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Gifts that will spoil Dad on Father’s Day

Dads can be tough to please. Soften them up with a gift

By Cameron Faulkner
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Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.

Father’s Day is coming up in the U.S. The holiday celebrating Dads everywhere is happening on Sunday, June 18. If you’re the gift-getting type who wants to pamper a father figure in your life, we’re here to offer some suggestions. Given that no two Dads are the same — and that some are particularly difficult to buy gifts for — we’ve done our best to corral a variety of gift ideas that will, at the very least, show Dad that you wanted to make their day a special one (sorry, Dad, I’m not getting you an Apple Vision Pro next year).

The He-Man Effect

  • $27

Prices taken at time of publishing.

You ever think about commercials you saw as a kid influenced you? Brian “Box” Brown’s fun graphic novel jumps back to the 1980s to look at how that period’s marketing influenced a generation in more ways than you might realize.

Ember Mug 2

  • $100
  • $130
  • 24% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Some like it hot, and want it to stay that way. The Ember Mug is a 14 ounce mug that can keep your drink of choice piping hot for up to 80 minutes. You can even set a specific temperature depending on your preference.

A mutant sand flea and its rider. Photo: Charlie Hall/Polygon

If dad enjoys working with his hands, and wants to get into tabletop, painting miniatures is an awesome and relaxing activity. We have an in-depth guide on the supplies needed to turn those stock miniatures into works of art — brushes, paints, tools, and everything else. If you think this is something that the Dad in your life might enjoy, it can’t hurt to get them a few goodies to get started, or an Amazon gift card so they can go on a shopping spree themselves.

Juniper Ridge smear-on cologne

  • $18

Prices taken at time of publishing.

If you want just a lil’ bit of nice scent, Juniper Ridge’s unisex solid perfume might be what you’re looking for. Just rub a lil behind the ears, or on your neck, and you’re good to go. I like to leave mine open at my desk so I can catch a nice whiff every couple of minutes.

All of the Marvels

  • $19

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Billed as the “first-ever full reckoning with Marvel Comics’ interconnected, half-million-page story, author Douglas Wolk did the tough work reading every Marvel superhero comic before writing this book. Now that’s commitment.

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