It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…Dad! We’re all holding out for a hero, but no need to wait ’til the morning light: he’s right there in the back yard. Or the kitchen. Or maybe the garage. Wherever your one-of-a-kind pop prefers to spend his “me” time (your words, not his), here’s our guide to gifts that celebrate his cape-worthy, Spandex-free super-ness.
The Fantastic Formula
E = MC Pow!
He may have out-of-this-world powers (case in point: the power of knowledge), but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep him grounded with these spiffy cufflinks made in the image of our home planet. | Earth Cufflinks
Is there any place more appropriate to wedge Dad’s favorite academic tomes than between two halves of a concrete brain? We think not. | Left Brain, Right Brain Bookends
Toast his mathematical prowess with this set of four Old Fashioned glasses, each decorated with a formula impenetrable to even the most cunning of mere mortals. | Math Glasses – Set of 4
Mr. Play
(Not-So) Secret Identity… #1 fan
Why mask your superfandom when you can show it off with a flick of the wrist? These game used hockey pucks double as bottle openers, perfect for dads with a soft spot for the NHL and a taste for good, cold beer. | Game Used Hockey Puck Bottle Opener
Dad more of a football guy? This set of playbook glasses—complete with commands to toss back, shotgun, and blitz alongside miniature X’s and O’s—should tickle his fancy. | Football Playbook Glasses – Set of 4
Ties are a cop out on Father’s Day, right? Not always, my friend. This snazzy silk number—an exception to the rule—is sure to hit a home run with any true fan of America’s pastime. | Baseball Signature Tie
Marinado
Grills culprits… and corn on the cob
What better way to personalize Dad’s summer cookouts than with a suite of homemade sauces? This DIY BBQ KIT—er, sorry, kit—comes with everything he needs to craft and bottle his own, from crushed red pepper to blank labels begging for his touch. | Make Your Own BBQ Sauce Kit
Keep him grilling into the depths of the night with this inventive two-in-one tool designed to keep the coals alight, its built-in LED making it possible to see in darkness without setting fire to a tiki torch that’s too close for comfort. | Grillight Spatula
Add a bit of color to his BBQ routine with this vibrant hand-carved plank of Himalayan pink salt. Thanks to its stable crystal structure, the plank—which can also be chilled—holds heat like a pro and injects a bit of extra flavor as foods cook atop it. | Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank
The Cufflinked Crusader
Taking care of bad guys is his business
Dad stressed about deadlines and quarterly meetings? Inject a bit of calming scenery into his office with this mesmerizing piece of handmade sand art. | Deep Sea Sand Art
For the desk-bound dad who’d rather be rolling through the streets on two wheels, this paperweight offers an opportunity to keep unruly papers in line while letting everyone know how you really feel. | Bike Today, Work Tomorrow Paperweight
A truly special pen can be a game changer. Made from driftwood sourced from the Chesapeake Bay, each of Tom Gauntt’s painstakingly crafted pens is totally unique. | Zen Driftwood Pen
Green Gardener
Leaping tall bushes in a single bound
Turn Dad’s grassy refuge into a veritable game table with these playful stepping stones. Handmade from a mixture of sand, cement, and water, they’re just like dominoes… only bigger, and heavier, and much better to walk across the lawn on. | Dominoes Stepping Stones Sets
Is it a tool bag? Is it a chair? It’s both—and it has 21 pockets, enough to stash a full suite of gardening instruments, from pruners to hand hoes. | Gardener’s Tool Seat
Listen—digging holes and trimming bushes is truly exacting work. Why not pay tribute to his green thumb with a trowel that doubles as a bottle opener, allowing him to cool off and calm down after a long day spent in the yard? | Garden Trowel Bottle Opener
Dr. Dapper
Always ready to suit up for adventure
These stylish socks look great with his everyday clothes, or his super-guy disguise. The best part? You can customize them with his initials, name, or a special message. | Personalized Socks – Set of 5 Pairs
Saving the world (and being a dad) can be a dirty job. Help him get squeaky clean in a manly fashion with this super set. | Fields & Forests Men’s Grooming Set
This comb is like a secret weapon for controlling his coif. It even comes personalized and has a keychain-ready loop. | Custom Stainless Steel Grooming Comb
Professor Pint
A man of steel with another kind of six-pack
Does he love a good local brew? His favorite “microbrewery” is soon to be his own kitchen. | One Gallon Microbrewing Kit
It turns out that beer has its own super power: making hair look and feel fantastic. | Craft IPA Beer Shampoo & Conditioner
If beer’s his drink of choice and knowledge is his weapon of choice, he’ll love this towel. | Beer Towel
Handy Man (and his trusty companion Captain Constructor)
With great power tools comes great responsibility
He’s the go-to guy when a fix-it is required, but going to the right tool isn’t always that easy. Or is it? | 5 in 1 Tool Pen
Now your real-life super dad can create a tech-controlled lair that rivals those of the heroes of comic book fame. | Modular Smart Home Kit
Sure, he already has a monkey wrench, but what about a monkey screwdriver? | Multi-Tool Box of Wonders
Sonic Boom
Dances to the tune of justice
This blast from the past–updated with modern technology–isn’t available just yet, but if Dad’s a hardcore music lover, backing this design on Kickstarter in his honor might be the perfect gift. (Each reward tier features a printable card option, so you can let Dad know his gift is on the way. When the real deal arrives, it will be like it’s Father’s Day all over again!) | Vintage Vinyl Bluetooth® Speaker
His record collection is already pretty impressive. Give him a coaster collection to match. | Record Coasters
This print may be a minimalist design, but it packs a lot of nostalgia. | The LP Encyclopedic Print
Gadgetron
Ctrl + Alt+ Deleting Crime
Give Dad the power to control his keys! Well, maybe not control them entirely…but he will be able to find them easily when they go missing. | Bluetooth® Tracking Tag
Speaking of super powers, this device lets Dad power-up his devices up to twice as fast as traditional chargers. | Powerslayer Smart Wall Charger
Now, with the tap of his hand, your super dad can control light itself. | Lune Light
Thanks to our costumed crusaders, the city is safe…for now! But don’t miss the next exciting issue–a dad’s job is never done!
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