Remember the fun of opening up an exciting new toy when you were a kid? Maybe you had asked for—pined for it, even. Or perhaps it was a total surprise. In any case, it consumed all your attention and certainly made your holiday vacation a whole lot more fun. The gifts in this guide elicit the same shock and satisfaction. They're not practical and that's the point. These are items that are designed to delight and distract in the best way possible.
Best Gadgets & Gizmos
for Adults
Neptune 3 Pro 3-D printer,ELEGOO
$249 byLeather basketball hoop with steel chain,$399 / $319 by CB2
Meta Quest 3 VR headset,
$499 by Meta
Electric joint roller,
$79.99 by Zhengai
Artari Nano game,
$29.99 by My Arcade
Land Rover Classic Defender 90 set,LEGO Icons
$227 byRetro High-Wheel robot,
$50 by Schylling Motor Works
Mini Nano X20 quadcopter drone,SYMA
$36.99 byNYC skyline chess set,MoMA Design Store
$155 byInflatable movie screen,Gemmy
$184.58 byInfinite Dart Blaster,
$39.99 / $23.99 by NERF
Tabletop cornhole game,Uncommon Goods
$54 bySmartphone-controlled paper airplane kit,PowerUP
$79.99 by“New Dimension” puzzle,
$32 by LePuzz
Tracer stainless steel top,
$48 by Craighill
Bluetooth karaoke microphone,
$32.99 / $26.99 by BONAOK