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13 Awesome Father’s Day Gift Ideas Are Actually Worth Buying.

The best thing is that this Father’s Day gift guide does not have a pair of socks or a novelty t-shirt in sight. Instead, it’s not even a top 10, but an inspiring top 13 gift guide, filled with ideas that will finally make dad smile as he opens them, and more importantly use them, rather than be banished to a cupboard and lost in eternity forever.

It’s time to think ‘quirky’ this Father’s Day, and buy a gift that is worth gifting and worth keeping.

Call of Duty: Monkey Bomb Cable Guys Controller Holder and Phone Stand £24.99 from EXG Pro

Monkey Bomb Cable Guy Phone and Controller Holder

If dad plays Call of Duty he will love Monkey Bomb, probably much more than the TSA, who recently posted on Facebook that people shouldn’t try to fly with one in their luggage.

Official Atari Cartridge Gaming Console £39.99 from Thumbsup.com

Handheld Atari console featuring Pong, Asteroids, and Missile Command games with keyring attachment for portable classic gaming.

Play Atari’s top 3 games: Pong Sports, Asteroids, and Missile Command, all in one Atari console and colour 2” screen. Pocket sized gaming is back.

Warmies Football £24.99 from Warmies.co.uk

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A weighted plush football, in black and white, filled with lavender will help dad relax even if his team are struggling.

b.box 690ml insulated flip top bottle £28.99 from Amazon

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Upgrade dads water bottle with the stylish, sleek and practical bottle from b.box. It keeps drinks cool for up to 44 hours, its triple insulated and has an easy carry handle.  

Marvel Venom Cable Guys Phone and Controller Holder £29.99 from ExgPro.com

Marvel: Venom Cable Guys Controller Holder and Phone Stand | EXG Pro

For lovers of Tom Hardy’s alter-ego. This collectible stand holds dads gaming controller, TV remote or phone. Bringing a little style to dads-pad.

Warmies Bulldog £24.99 from Warmies

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For dog lovers this bulldog is adorable, and the best bit is it needs zero walking, zero scooping and will save you thousands on lint rollers.

Connex £29.99 from Kraftedtech.com

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Ingenious. This handy adapter is full of USB connectors and adapters, meaning a laptop bag full of cables are no more. Connex single handily replaces everyday cables, helping connect seamlessly from laptops, phones, battery packs, computers and more.

Marvel: Deadpool Buds Pro, Wireless Bluetooth EarBUDS and Phone Holder Bundle £49.99 from ExgPro.com

Marvel: Deadpool Buds Pro, Wireless Bluetooth EarBUDS and Phone Holder  Bundle

We know secretly dad loves the Deadpool 3 soundtrack, so now he can listen to the gospel version of ‘Like A Prayer’ in beautiful clarity with these Earbuds, that come with a 3D Deadpool stand, that holds them when not in use.

So Chill Mini Fridge Infinity £44.99 from Smyths

So Chill Mini Fridge Infinity

Quite possibly the best mini fridge to ever exist. Great for dads’ home-office or next to his gaming set-up, dad can now grab perfectly chilled drink. The front door has a colour changing mirror, that mesmerises with its numerous effects, he will quite literally be looking into infinity.

Warmies Loaf of Bread £24.99 from Warmies

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The best thing since sliced bread is a loaf of bread. But this loaf is weighted and scented and will sit perfectly next to dads as they chill out on the sofa.

Official Atari 3D Wall Art – Pong Collection £34.99 from Thumbsup.com

Rekindle the 80s with this Pong picture, the only back and forth dad will need to do, is deciding which wall is best to put it on.

RUGD Powerbrick £49.99 from Rugdlife.com

RUGD. Power Brick I - Power Bank & Camping Light with carabiner attachment, featuring fast charging and 16 LED night/SOS light.

More than a power bank, this powerbrick is tough and can withstand outdoor adventures, built to last, it also has a 1300 lumen camp light that doubles as a S.O.S light, in case of dad gets lost up a mountain.

Official Atari Joystick Decanter Set £99.99 from Thumbsup.com

Atari joystick decanter set with CX-10 decanter and two engraved Atari logo glasses on a tray.

Whiskey, or Whisky? The debate can continue once this glorious decanter is filled with dad’s favourite tipple, designed on the original CX-10 Atari controller this decanter holds 750ml and comes with 2 glasses designed like action buttons.

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