This time, we decided to go out a bit from the beaten track with a selection of clever, useful or downright unusual gifts. Connected watch, retro console, new generation barbecue or home survey kit: there is something for everyone, all styles … and all dads. Surprising gifts, which amuse, which accompany everyday or which awaken a good dose of nostalgia: this selection 2025 bet on immediate pleasure, without false good idea or unnecessary gadget. To offer, to share, or to prick discreetly afterwards, we will not say anything …
LEGO Mario Kart set: For Nintendo fans but not only!
The new Lego Mario Kart set (72037) offers a faithful reproduction of the legendary Mario Kart, accompanied by a large articulated figurine of the famous mustachioed plumber. With 1,972 pieces, it is mainly aimed at adults and fans of the Mario Kart franchise, offering a detailed and rewarding mounting experience. Mario’s arms and head are articulated, allowing to vary the poses, while a special support allows you to expose the kart in dynamic postures, simulating speed or slippage. The model measures 22 cm high, 32 cm long and 19 cm wide, and constitutes an original decoration piece for any lover of video games or creative construction
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Anbernic RG35XX Plus: the retro console that awakens the teenager from the 90s
What if we offered a little return to childhood for fathers? With the RG35XX Plus from Anbernic, there is a portable console as compact as it is powerful, capable of emulating dozens of retro consoles, from NES to PlayStation via the Game Boy Advance. Its 3.5 inch IPS screen, its directional cross faithful to the old one, and its solid autonomy make it a perfectly cut machine for nostalgic sessions, on the sofa or on the train. The interface is simple, the grip immediate, and the game library immediately flies. A little geek jewel at a reasonable Price, halfway between the collector toy and the concentrate of video game memories.
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Philips Oneblade Pro 360: the hybrid razor that combines precision and versatility
For dads concerned with their style, the Philips Oneblade Pro 360 is the ideal companion. This innovative electric razor combines the mower and razor functions, allowing to cut, define and shave all the beard lengths with precision. Its 360 ° blade adapts to the contours of the face, ensuring optimal comfort and a net result in a single pass.
With an adjustable precision comb offering 20 cutting heights (from 0.4 to 10 mm), it adapts to all style desires, from the three -day look to the more supplied beard. Its elegant design with a brushed metal handle and its LED screen displaying the remaining autonomy make it a tool as aesthetic as it is practical. In addition, its lithium-ion battery offers up to 120 minutes of autonomy after an hour of load, and it is completely waterproof for use in the shower.
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The Balvenie Single Barrel 12 ans
Victim of its success, this single Malt had stopped being bottled three years ago, victim of His Excellency and a request exceeding the reserves. This single malt reappears today thanks to the selection of carefully preserved barrels within the distillery. This single malt comes exclusively from a bourbon bourbon barrel, single barl 12 years embodies the style of the house The Balvenie, a reflection of a constant commitment in favor of an artisanal perfection. Each barrel, meticulously chosen by the master of Chai Kelsey McKechnie, gives birth to a maximum of 300 numbered bottles, bearing the indication of the original barrel. A confidential expression, faithful to the identity of the distillery and a unique gift idea to offer whiskey enthusiasts.
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The Balvenie – tasting workshop
On June 19 in Paris, The Balvenie is organizing an exclusive tasting workshop around whiskey and chocolate, in collaboration with Victoire Finaz, a passionate “Chocologist”. Through an exclusive workshop, his creations will come to dialogue with the delicate and complex notes of The Balvenie. An ideal gift to offer to all papas lovers of chocolates, tastings or looking for an unprecedented experience!
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: To transform any TV into Smart TV
If there is a gift that combines practicality and immediate pleasure, it is this little discreet dongle signed Amazon. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a concentrate of power and comfort, designed to boost any screen thanks to the 4K Ultra HD, the Dolby Vision and the 6th Wi-Fi. Clearly: fluidity, perfect image, its immersive and access to all streaming platforms (Netflix, Video Prime, Disney+, Molotov, etc.) in a few seconds.
The navigation is ultra fast, the voice remote control with Alexa works wonderfully, and the “atmosphere” mode transforms the screen into an art gallery or useful information table when it is in standby. It is a perfect gift for a film buff, series lover, or simply tired of juggling with slow menus or a little aging TV.
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Ninja Woodfire Pro XL: the electric barbecue that (really) can do everything
The Ninja Woodfire Pro XL shakes up the codes of traditional barbecue with its electric format, its connected features, and especially its ability to smoke hot thanks to real wooden pellets. Result: meat meat, grilled vegetables perfection, and this irresistible smoked touch, without the smoke that stings the eyes.
This XL model is designed for large tables (up to 8 people), and is not content to grill: it can also roast, fry without oil, cook slowly or even dehydrate. And thanks to the dedicated application, the cooking can be monitored remotely with an integrated connected thermometer. It is a real 2.0 barbecue, which plugs into a simple socket and is almost by itself. For a dad fan of outdoor kitchen but allergic to the ignition chore, this is the ideal gift!
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Long live Focus Vision – the latest born of the extended reality headsets
Launched in September 2024, this new extended reality headset (XR) is the latest in the Vive Focus series of HTC Vive. It offers a multitude of improvements and new features to offer gamers and companies the best immersive experience possible, whether for the PCVR and autonomous games, as well as for LBE experiences, industrial training, collaboration and mixed reality applications. It has a combined resolution of 5K on both eyes, a field of vision of 120 degrees and a DisplayPort mode for the PCVR, allowing lossless visuals by connecting the helmet directly to a PC graphics card. This makes it ideal for PC VR players with Steamvr game collections.
For any purchase of a VIVE FOCUS Vision helmet, it is possible to have a wired streaming kit for the DisplayPort mode (worth € 189) and three PCVR Premium games (Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2 and After the Fall), without additional costs. This pack is available at a price of € 1199.
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From blockbusters to old classics: LG cinebeam Q is designed for big screen fans dads
LG offers a new way of appreciating cinema at home with the Cinebeam Q, a 4K video projector that is focusing on a good balance between performance and compactness. Its sleek design with 360 ° swivel handle allows flexible use. It projects images up to 120 inches in 4K UHD resolution with a contrast of 450,000: 1. Thanks to its RGB laser light source and a 154% coverage of the DCI-P33 color range, it restores bright colors and deep blacks. Its Auto Screen Adjustment system automatically optimizes the projection, while webos 6.0 gives access to the main streaming platforms. With its Mapping image function for decorative projections, it is an ideal gift idea for family cinema evenings.
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Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro: The elegant connected watch that makes it more than its price
Fine, stylish and surprisingly complete, the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro is the perfect ally of active dads … or those who want to become. It takes everything you expect from a modern connected watch: precise cardio follow -up, sleep measurement, spo2, stress, integrated GPS, more than 100 training modes, and even body temperature monitoring. All in a chic rectangular design with bright amoled screen and stainless steel case.
But what impresses above all is its autonomy: up to 10 days of use without recharge. You can wear it day and night without thinking about it. The icing on the cake, it is compatible with Android and iOS, receives the notifications of the smartphone, allows you to control music or the weather, and without problem with the rain or the swimming pool. A high-tech gift, useful on a daily basis, which combines health, style and practicality, without exploding the budget.
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Dragon Ball Full Color: The manga of his childhood in color
After a first arc devoted to Goku’s childhood, Dragon Ball Full Color returns to a new arc, this time devoted to the demon Piccolo. The opportunity to think of your father who may have grown with the anime of the Dorothé club, and who deserves his little nostalgia short. The paper manga of his childhood is undoubtedly lost at the bottom of a box after successive moves, it is up to you to rekindle the flame of the warrior who sleeps in him.
Fans know this, this episode, planned in 3 volumes, marks a major turning point in the saga. After Krilin’s brutal assassination, Goku embarks on a quest for revenge against the terrible Piccolo, an unprecedented threat that hovers over the world. For new readers or collectors, this edition continues the superb work of Glénat on the cult series of Master Akira Toriyama.
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Detective Box: The Lifetime Lifetime Survey to be resolved from its sofa
For dads fans of police series, black novels or simply lovers of well-tied puzzles, the detective box is the perfect gift. Each month, this box like no other offers a real criminal investigation to solve at home, through ultra realistic dummy documents: police reports, coded messages, photos, clues, suspicious objects … We plunge the first into a scenario worthy of the best series, with a real mystery to elucidate, alone or with family.
The experience is immersive, neat, and thought to keep up for several hours. Each new investigation is independent and can also be offered in a single box, without subscription. An original way to heat the meninges, without screen, but with a real atmosphere worthy of Sherlock Holmes or the “Legends Office”.
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