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RT Online & Best Buy survey made a survey about what gifts dads are hoping to get for Father’s Day.

Nearly 40 percent of men said the top gifts they want this Father’s Day are consumer electronics items.

When it comes to technology gifts, dads want:

- Plasma/flatscreen TVs (47 percent)

- Music, movies and video games (43 percent)

- Digital cameras or camcorders (30 percent)

If they were to have the opportunity to buy their own gift, they say that electronics items would be their first choice, with entertainment products such as DVDs coming in second, and tools third.

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When choosing a father day gift you must consider the most important factors: what are his passions, what he likes, don’t have but needs and how big your budget is.

See the Father Day gifts

Tool boxes

Men love to do something with they hands and they are always doing something and redecorating the garage and fixing stuff. So a toll box will be welcome. New tool box models appear every year so for your father it will be an upgrade.

A good tool box should contain a complete assortment of tools for home and auto repair and maintenance. The box should be made from heavy-duty metal to last longer. Be careful about the warranty because some companies offer lifetime warranty for thei too sets.

Favorite artist/band CDs

If your father enjoys music he must have a favorite artist or band. So the gift idea is to get him a CD with
the latest songs. If he likes old music and the artist (band) didn’t launched and new CD’s look for a best of CD.

This father day gift will definitely be appreciated.

Grills

Grills range in price and model. Tabletop grills are great for apartment owners, or those with limited outdoor space. You can find a good grill for under $30. But if your budget allows it you may want to get your dad a deluxe Kenmore stainless steel model with dual fuel capabilities with five attached burners – enough to prepare and cook your entire meal outside. You may also get grilling tools (grill forks, cleaning brushes and spatulas, cooking racks) to complete the set.

Sports gear

Get a customized jersey. Online there are available jerseys that can have his name put on. Autographed items would certainly impress your dad.

Another Father Day gift idea is to get tickets for his favorite team’s games.

If he likes fishing you can get him fishing gear or boating equipment.

Lighter gift sets

If your father is a smoker he will certainly appreciate a new, good looking lighter set. There are thousands of lighter sets models available to choose from. A set is usually formed by a chrome cigar lighter, an ashtray and a cigar cutter. If your budget allows it you can get a cigar lighter made from gold or silver.

Camping gear

If your father enjoys trips you may want to take a look to camping equipment. You may want to offer him a camping chair, a new tent, a new comfortable sleeping bag, a road trip grill, a quality lantern or a mini
radio.

Personalized mugs

Personalized coffee mugs with your digital photos and art works can be a great gift for your dad. Online shops let you customize and decorate your personalized coffee mugs online and in real time before purchasing.

These where the taditional gifts. Have a great Father Day.

See also the funny father day gift ideas post.

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Father Day is coming and you want give your dad a funny gift to remember the date and him smile all year.

I have search almost all the internet and found for you 10 super funny present ideas.

Let us see them.

1. Buy a photo frame and put in it the funniest pictures with you and your dad. He will love them.

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The photo frame can be classic or digital, it does not matter, the photos you put inside it what’s important. In online stores you can find even wallets with digital frames. You can see one on Digital Photo Wallet gadget

2. Funny mugs

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Every one has a favorite mug to drink tea or coffee. Getting a funny mug will make you father happy every time he looks at his drinking cup. Online you will find all type of funny mugs with different texts (some merchants will let you customize the text) and the prices are below $12. For Father Day a cup with the text Worlds Greatest Dad will be perfect.

3. Funny t-shirts

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T-shirts can be another source of great gifts because there are millions of models to choose from and most merchants will let you create your own or customize the images and the text. Number 1 dad and super dad are the texts recommended to get.

3. Puzzle alarm clock

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This is a fun, but useful gadget. The clock will wakes your dad by firing four puzzle pieces up in the air, and then it is his task to get the pieces and put them back in the alarm clock – it won’t turn off until then.

4. Handy massager to invigorate your tired father

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Handy massager vibrates and massages fantastically – it will give your father the relaxing moments he need! The handy massager will work wonders on your sore and aching muscles. It is great for all parts of the body from top to bottom.

The handy massager easily relieves tension and stress.

5. Table games

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Table games can be a hot Father Day gift because they help relaxing and they play a social function (they bring people together to have fun). There are several board games th choose from, but all depends on your father
passions. He likes football (soccer)? Get him a table football game. If he enjoys pool get him a mini pool table. Is your daddy a gambler? Nothing simpler! You will find to buy online: card tables, blackjack game, roulette and many others.

6. Sudoku Toilet Roll

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This is an unusual gift. We all have to sit down on the toilet, some people read, others sing and others play Sudoku.

This present is only recommended for people with a healthy sense of humor.

7. Talking Beer Glass

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You can get your dad is the perfect beer glass for every beer drinker in the world.

When the beer in the glass will go under the “safety level” the glass will tell you will repeat this three phases: “Your beer is running dangerously low” “Refill immediately – danger of sobering up” (with
warning siren) and “Cheers!’”.

8. Shock Lighter. Help your father to stop smoking.

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Every time he will try to smoke and lighten his cigar will get a rap over the fingers to remember that he want to become a non smoker!

This can be a funny gift also. Next time one of your dad friends, work colleagues or others at the office ask for a light, he will give the victim this electric shock lighter everyone will have a good laugh.

9. Books with hidden compartment

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It will help your father easily hide valuable goods in a hidden compartmented book.

10. Freudian Slippers

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These slippers have a very funny design. They are meant to bring a smile on your dad face when he wears them.

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The Beer Drinking Helmet use is pretty simple: insert two drinks of your choosing, insert the drinking helmet’s straws, drink all and repeat.

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This present will be super for your friend that is always thirsty.

See the models for this unusual, fun gift idea:

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This gift will cost you $12.95.

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This gift ideas is for teenagers that want to have more fun in the sun. This gift is great for parties or to the beach.

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