Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Timbuk Toys has just the right gifts for the “old man” who’s young at heart!
While roasting marshmallows with your father, this summer, why not try a game that’s
really smokin’?! With
Marshmallow Shooters, or a
Bow and Mallow, see who can propel those sugary confections the farthest. Can you shoot them into each other’s mouths?
What’s that you say? Your father used all the marshmallows as fish bait? Never fear - rubber bands make equally promising projectiles. Whether you’re playing cowboys, cops, or pirates,
Rubber Band Shooters are a Father’s Day gift that’s right on target!
Or perhaps, while playing pretend, your papa prefers to be an astronaut. For the father who’s “out of this world,” there’s nothing better than the combo of
Astronaut Space Pack Water Gun and
Space Shuttle Pool Float! This pool float is so relaxing and comfortable that, after just a few minutes, your father will be initiating the
lounge sequence: 10…9…8…7…6…Zzzzzzz.
While we’re on the subject of aeronautics, you might also want to pick up for your pop: a
Remote-Control Helicopter,
The World Record Paper Airplane Book, a
Sky Diver Kit, or the
Star Wars Folded Flyers Set by Klutz!
And, speaking of things that fly… How about a potato?! Steve Spangler’s new book,
Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes, will teach you to do everything from creating “fireworks” in a bowl, to constructing your own lava lamp, to converting cornstarch into quicksand! Not only will this amazing book tell you how these wacky experiments work, it will tell you
why. These experiments offer the perfect tools for fathers to prevent summer learning-loss, while promoting fun!
Also new to Timbuk is a ring toss game, called
Muckers,
that your father is sure to love, and you are sure to love playing with him. Perfect for barbeques, the beach, or the park, the nylon strap makes this set of four rubber rings and two step-in pegs remarkably portable. (And, speaking of rings, perhaps your father needs a
Service Bell, to ring for your attendance, and his breakfast in bed, on Father’s Day.)
Another game that’s sure to hit the mark is a Timbuk favorite by the name of
Flickin’ Chicken! Yep, you heard right. Flickin’ Chicken is the name of the game. Similar to bocce ball, the object is to throw your rubber chickens closer to the target than your opponents’.
When you start throwing chickens and launching potatoes, you must set some boundaries, lest things get out of hand. For any outdoor game you play, this summer, nothing sets the boundaries like
Melissa & Doug Activity Cones. And, for any minor booboos that do occur, you can equip dad with
Bacon Strip Bandages.
We know that a father’s life can’t be all fun and games;
but, you can brighten his workday with desk toys! For the father to whom flatulence is more about flair than air, there’s nothing better than a
Brain Fart. (A toy brain fart, we mean.) When your father gives this rubber brain a squeeze, it will emit a series of “toots” that express what words just can’t!
Pin Art is another great option for desk distrac… we mean… fun! And, of course, every desk needs an encyclopedia. Our favorite volume is
The Encyclopedia of Immaturity by Klutz.
It may seem as though our Father’s Day recommendations are wrapping up; but,
Knot So Fast… is the name of another great game for dads! How much Boy Scout knowledge has your father
truly retained? This game is sure to reveal whether or
knot he is the Master of the Magnus Hitch and Lord of the Lariat Loop! Draw challenge cards, and race to see who can tie each depicted knot the fastest! There are beginner challenges, and those that will tie all but the experts in knots. Can
you conquer all the knots, or will they give you the
slip?
At Timbuk Toys,
every holiday is about play! You don’t have to be little to Discover the Fun. So, come play with us this Father’s Day!
