The Obtainer - 12/12/25, Friday
Cory Ohlendorf
December 12, 2025
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The Best Toys for Guys of All Ages
Remember the electric thrill of tearing through wrapping paper to discover that one gift you’d been obsessing over? The way time seemed to stop as you pulled it from the box, turning it over in your hands, already imagining the hours of enjoyment ahead? That feeling didn't have to end with childhood.
The best gifts aren’t always the ones you need—they’re the ones you didn’t know you needed until they’re sitting in front of you, begging to be played with. They’re conversation starters, desk centerpieces and weekend project ignitors. It could be an RC car that's way too sophisticated for any actual child, a mini drone to take on your next adventure or the stylish game that transforms your office into a personal arcade. Because being a grown-up means you can finally afford to give (or get) the toys you always wanted, and some you never knew existed.
Our Picks |
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 A relaxed piece you can wear to the gym or just around town. This half-zip sweatshirt is cut from A&F’s durable and heavyweight neoKNIT fabric.
|  Save 25% off new, giftable items from Todd Snyder right now, like this boucle cardigan available in four wintery shades.
|  Anker’s popular magnetic power bank is now Qi2 certified, so its compatible with all manner of phones, not just Apple. And now it’s on sale.
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