Guyism’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
Douglas Charles 
Everyone out there has a holiday gift guide. And you can expect to find a lot of the same stuff out there in all of them. So what we attempted to do for you is compile a list of 50 of the coolest gifts you might not be aware of that’ll make SURE you give, or get, the best gift for a man this 2010 holiday season.
And if after perusing our gift guide you still need even more ideas, here’s a whole year’s worth of what’s hot in fashion, gadgets, and gear to help you find the perfect present for those on your list.
HTC HD7 Windows Phone
Introducing the HTC HD7, a new Windows phone designed to bring together what you care about most. Easier and faster with great entertainment features for less pause and more play. The HD7 features the largest screen on a Windows phone and seamlessly brings together work, play and family.
Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars
Lightweight and powerful, the ultra-compact Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars delivers the built-in benefits of Canon’s refined and active Image Stabilization. It also features a doublet field-flattener for sharp, distortion-free images from edge-to-edge. Canon’s super spectra multi-coating provides superior contrast, as the water-resistant rubber coating ensures secure holding. It also has a long eye relief of 14.5-millimeters for easy viewing.
Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR Camera
The Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL lens offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models. Try the K-x in a choice of white or black, as well as special, limited edition red and navy. With a one-handed shooting design that is lightweight and easy-to-use, the affordable K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point-and-shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR.
iWatchz Watch Band for iPod Nano
What make an already great product even more amazing is when someone comes up with a way of using the product in a new way. With the iPod Nano 6 there is no question the product is fantastic, but thanks to companies like iWatchz the Nano becomes something entirely new… A stylish watch. Simply press, slide and click your Nano into the iWatchz system and it securely holds your Nano, still giving you access to all the buttons, earphone jack and sync port.
Minimalist 4 iPhone Wallet
Ever wanted to go out and not take your wallet? I don’t know about you but I don’t like having a bulk in my pockets and I am not going to carry a purse. Wouldn’t it be great to just grab your cell phone and have all the important things with you? And I mean driver’s license and credit card. The Minimalist 4 is the iPhone case that allows you to slim your pockets when you go out without missing anything.
V-MODA: Crossfade LP Headphones
Developed over four years in collaboration with some of the world’s top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Featuring 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Drivers, the Crossfade LP delivers the sound of multiple drivers with the efficiency of a single smaller driver. The result is deep vibrant bass, juicy mid-range, and crystal clarity on today’s portable devices without the need for any batteries.
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Featuring a 7-inch touch screen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab brings you the media you want and keeps you connected with anyone, anytime. Compact and light, you can keep in touch with people and content through 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0. With a battery life of up to seven hours and a crisp TFT-LCD display, you’re free to communicate, update, and enjoy.
IDAPT i4 Universal Desktop Charger
The IDAPT I4 is an innovative charging solution that can charge up to 4 mobile devices simultaneously and is compatible with over 4,000 mobile electronic devices including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Nintendo DS, PSP, GPS systems, digital cameras, and Bluetooth products. It has three charging points and an additional USB charging point, allowing users to charge their electronics without the mess of tangled cords or the need for more than one outlet.
Whirl Desktop Laser Mouse
The Whirl Mouse with ErgoMotion is the first laser mouse ever to feature a gravity defying patented pivot mechanism that promotes a fluid movement, allowing the mouse to intuitively adapt to the user’s hand position and give the user the feeling their wrist is floating on air. The award-winning ErgoMotion technology delivers an ultra-comfortable computing experience that is unmatched by any other so-called comfort peripherals.
Grace Wi-Fi Internet Radio
The new Grace Wi-Fi Internet Radio is the first Internet radio to allow complete control of your Pandora stations directly from the front of the radio, the remote control or the Free iPhone remote control app. In addition to Pandora listen to over 50,000 other radio stations, including NPR on Demand, BBC, and iheartradio. Listen to thousands of free Internet radio stations, podcast and on demand content, no computer needed.
BooksFree.com
Hailed as the “Netflix” of the book world, BooksFree.com is a great idea for anyone on your list who is a lover of books, but hates to collect them all! It’s easy to use and great for anyone who loves to read. Booksfree.com offers hundreds of thousands of titles to its members and with subscription gift plans starting as low as $40 for three months of services.
THE PLAYBOOK: Suit Up. Score Chicks. Be Awesome.
The perfect “play” for the holiday season? ‘The Ghost of Christmas Future,’ of course! Basic requirements? A day planner and a black cloak, like what the weirdest kid in your high school wore to picture day; and must be performed on December 23. THE PLAYBOOK: Suit Up. Score Chicks. Be Awesome. is based on an episode of the How I Met Your Mother and includes every scam, con, hustle, hoodwink, gambit, flimflam, stratagem, and bamboozle Barney has ever used to pick up chicks.
Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy
New for 2010, the 25th Anniversary Trilogy includes DVD copies of all three movies – along with a digital copy if you just can’t be bothered to put discs into an infernal DVD player. Pick up a copy and go back to the future, err past, and figure out all the cool stuff that they got right 25 years ago: self-lacing Nikes, video games without controllers, video phones – the list goes on and on.
Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years
With Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years, you can own 35 classic films – like Dirty Harry, Unforgiven, even recent blockbusters like Gran Torino – on DVD and all starring the guy who defined movie manliness. The set puts the actor’s versatility on display, featuring Westerns, comedies, war epics, and even the macho edge-of-your-seat thriller, The Bridges of Madison County (one of the few non-sports movies it’s okay for a guy to cry during).
The Robocop Trilogy
From the director of Total Recall comes a high-adrenaline, sleek sci-fi thriller about a policeman who’s half man, half machine. When a good cop is murdered by criminals, innovative scientists piece him back together as an unstoppable crime-fighting cyborg called Robocop. Tormented by the memory of his death, he is out for justice – and revenge. Now you can relive all three Robocop films in one epic set.
The Playboy Cover to Cover Hard Drive
Why would you let more than 650 of your favorite Playmates celebrate the holidays in a damp garage, stashed under your bed or crowded together in the basement, when you can bring them all together beneath the mistletoe this year? An historic offering from Bondi Digital Publishing, every issue of Playboy magazine — from 1953 to 2010 — is now available on a pocket-sized, travel-friendly 250GB hard drive.
James Hance Relentlessly Cheerful Art
James Hance Relentlessly Cheerful Art is all about the Muppets. It’s also about everything else in pop culture worth being aware of (Iron Man, Batman Superman, Star Wars, etc.). Hance starts with a scene you’re familiar with, then adds some classic nerd, and ends with something completely ridiculous and totally awesome. If you can’t find anything you like in the collection of re-envisioned Michelangelos, Warhols, and Van Goghs then you’re doing something wrong.
SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop
An indoor basketball hoop with the look, function, and durability of a professional hoop, the SKLZ Pro Mini small-scale basketball system changes the face of over-the-door basketball hoops forever. Goodbye Nerf hoops, hello realism. The Pro Mini features an 18-by-12-inch clear shatterproof polycarbonate backboard, giving it the appearance of the hoops at your favorite NBA arena. Even better, the Pro Mini includes a pro-grade, spring-action breakaway steel rim.
The Only GPS Ski Goggles
The Only GPS Ski Goggles, available from Hammacher Schlemmer, will make you feel a bit like the Terminator. A 2” LCD “Heads Up” display shows all sorts of performance stats right on the lens of the goggles. See the times of your runs, your max speed, the total ground you’ve covered and lots more without wiping out in the process. Even upload your data to your computer after your day is done with an included USB cable and free software.
CamelBak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack
The Camelbak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack is a versatile and streamlined bike hydration system that holds 70 oz. of water and with secure storage for pump, tubes, energy bars, and other essentials. Features an air mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation, along with an external fill Omega HydroTanium reservoir with a lifetime warranty.
Halo Scorpion Laser Battle Tank
Controlled by tri-band infrared technology, the full-function Scorpion Battle Tank R/C keeps the battle intense with its laser tag feature that can be played with two or three opponents making for exciting skirmishes. This tank is packed with a slew of features, including a fully functional rotating turret, as well as lights and sounds that immerse in battle.
VisionRacer VR3 Racing Simulator
You’ll never play a racing simulation game the same again. The VisionRacer simulator makes arcade driving games look like something from a bygone era. The VR3 is a gaming rig that consists of a fiberglass racing seat surrounded by a stainless steel frame. Although it looks more like a piece of art to any racing enthusiast. The pedal and gearshift mounts are set up just like those in a race car, so once your screen and gaming console are mounted, you really feel like you’re in the driver’s seat.
Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers
Each lightsaber comes with a metallic hilt that gives authentic feel, and has the sound effects digitally recorded from each of the movies. Not only are the hilts distinctive, but each removable blade has its own color, size, and sound. Each comes with a display stand, plus two of the lightsabers, the Darth Maul and Asajj Ventress edition, come with an adapter that allows you to attach two of same model lightsabers together, so you can have the actual weapon that those Sith used in the movies and cartoon series.
Huffy Green Machine
There’s no ride quite like the Huffy Green Machine and its low-profile design that can pick up speed with its high-traction 20-inch rubber front tire. When you hit the corners, maneuver the dual joysticks to steer the back wheels — with their ultra-wide slick tires — for sick spin-outs. A great choice for advance riders, it offers an adjustable seat that fits a wide variety of kids. Includes a front-wheel hand brake, platform resin pedals with steel crank shafts, and oversized chrome exhaust pipes on the back.
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Experience a whole new game with this special Game of the Year Edition. Batman: Arkham Asylum is a single player, third-person action/adventure in which the Dark Knight takes on his greatest challenge yet when he is trapped by arch rival, the Joker, within the walls of Arkham Asylum, Gotham City’s facility for the criminally insane.
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Inspired by earlier games in the Donkey Kong Country series, Donkey Kong Country Returns is a new take on a beloved Nintendo franchise. The first Donkey Kong Country game developed for play for Wii, this new iteration blends familiar actions, levels and characters with a whole new graphical treatment and feel, as well as new control schemes and play options.
Dysfunctional Family Bingo
Why not make a game out of those awkward holiday dysfunctional family gatherings this year. With cards such as “Questionable Parenting,” “Fake Smile” and “Political Debate”, everyone’s issues will surely be brought to the table. Will Dysfunctional Family Bingo create even more dysfunction? Probably. But hey, that’s what the holidays are all about!
BRUT Holiday Gift Set
BRUT is back and helping to define what it means to be a “real man.” Yes, BRUT, the beloved old-school men’s fragrances and grooming products that originated in the mid-1960′s, is back for the modern man and is better than ever. BRUT cologne has always been the scent men turn to when wanting to impress and stand out (in the best way!).
R.I.C Premium Tees
R.I.C debuts as the first premium tee three-pack for men. Unlike classic ordinary three-packs, R.I.C’s reusable fabric bag is packed with three premium 100% organic cotton tees. This is a far cry from the trash-bound plastic wrapper that guards your new undershirts at Target. While ordinary premium tees can retail upwards of $100 a piece, R.I.C sneaks in to the mix with a price tag under $50 — for three shirts!
Playboy Mansion Bouncer Tee
Ever wanted to hang out at the Playboy Mansion even if were just as an employee? Well, that’s probably not going to happen, but you can still have some fun pretending with this Playboy Mansion Bouncer Tee. We promise not to tell anyone that you really aren’t a bouncer if you should decide to drop a few tall tales on the ladies about the wild nights you’ve spent protecting Hef.
YMC Multi Pocket Jacket
MacGyver meets T-Pain is really the only to describe the YMC Multi Pocket Jacket. This lightly padded, elasticated, hooded nylon jacket has pockets to hold everything you need to: be on boat, fight zombies, disarm nuclear bombs, autotune top 40 hits, prove the legitimacy of big foot, run for/from office, whittle, you get the idea. It will keep you dry doing whatever it is you plan on doing and it looks like one of those sweet Spytech vests from your childhood made love to a windbreaker.
Swiss Legend Men’s 10541-02 Trimix Diver Collection Chronograph
Combining rugged design and matchless performance, the Swiss Legend Trimix Diver Collection Chronograph Watch was designed to thrive in the harshest domains. Large numerals are set against a bright silver dial for easy visibility, with luminous silver-toned hands and minute indices marked in black along the rim. 60-second, 30-minute, and 1/10-of-a-second silver-toned subdials with red hands are featured on the dial, as well as a date function at the four o’clock position.
The Brinno Peephole Viewer
The Brinno Peephole Viewer will make any home a bit safer and will make the perfect gift for love ones this holiday season. This Peephole Viewer fits over your standard sized peephole and provides much better visibility as well giving you a panoramic view using its 2.5 inch LCD Screen.
Philips LivingColors Mini Color-Changing LED Ambiance Light
The Philips 818564 LivingColors Mini LED Lamp is an innovative mood setter with the capability to project 256 different color combinations. Change colors quickly and easily to create the unique atmosphere that fits a particular moment. The intuitive color wheel control allows you to pick the color you want with a single touch – there’s also an automatic color-changing mode.
iWavecube
The iWavecube, measuring just one-cubic-foot, has all the electronic controls and safety features you would expect, and it plugs in anyplace that has a standard outlet. It’s quiet, super-energy-efficient, and measures just 10″ x 10.5″ x 12″ – weighing only 12 lbs. It features a built-in carry handle and view-through door and is available in red, black, and silver. Perfect for a dorm room, camping, or tailgate the iWavecube is small enough that it won’t cramp your space (or your style).
Mastercool Infrared Thermometer
Perfect for the master griller in the family, the Mastercool MSC52224A Infrared Thermometer is made with heavy-duty construction and ranges from -58 to 932 degrees F, with large easy to read 1″ LCD display, scan mode, maximum temperature display, and F/C button. The unit includes 2 AAA batteries, instruction manual and a plastic molded carrying case.
Dyson DC26 “City” Vacuum
This is no ordinary vacuum, it’s a Dyson. Actually, it isn’t even the usual bagless, triple-quadruple-mega-fusion Dyson you were used to seeing back when you still watched television with commercials. The Dyson DC26 “City” kind of looks like a vacuum hose attached to some sort of torpedo (which we don’t have a problem with) and it packs the same amount of power. The motor is centralized to reduce drag weight and it packs the same amount of horsepower as a full-size Dyson.
Meguiar’s Complete Car Care Kit
The Meguiar’s Complete Car Care Kit has inspired automotive enthusiasts worldwide to pamper, condition, and protect their treasured investments. This is one of the most complete kit on the market today, featuring Meguiar’s premium-quality products in one convenient, affordable package. The kit also includes two clay bars, clay kit instructions, microfiber towel, ultra-soft foam pad and a microfiber wash mitt.
Black & Decker 129-Piece Complete Home Essentials Kit
The Black & Decker 71-91291 129-piece complete home essentials kit has all you need for projects around the house. The kit includes an assortment of general-purpose, brad-point, and masonry drill bits (36 total), 4 spade bits, 12 hex keys, 9 nutdrivers, a drill bit gauge, a magnetic bit tip holder, and 66 assorted 1- and 2-inch screwdriving bits. From hanging pictures, assembling furniture, and installing hardware, to completing exterior projects, this kit can help you do it all.
Revolution Vodka Girls Charity Calendar
The Revolution Vodka Girls Charity Calendar features genuine Revolution female bar staff, which they’re calling ‘the Vodka Vixens’, posing seductively with vodka brands. It was shot and styled by a top London fashion photographer, so the girls absolutely look amazing. They’re all 100% genuine bar staff too, so chances are you could see them if you pop into one of Revolution’s 63 bars! All proceeds of the calendar are going to The Factory Foundation.
Paso Creek Wines
Who said poker and beer go hand and hand anyway? Be a man and make a statement: open a bottle of Paso Creek instead. Paso Creek Wines are big, bold muscular reds from the Paso Robles appellation in California’s Central Coast. Abundant heat and sunshine result in super ripe grapes that make for intensely concentrated wines not intended for passive palates.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
Sailor Jerry Rum is really all you need for a good time – the spiced rum lends itself perfectly to classic holiday cocktail flavors, and the bottles, with their old-school tattoo design labels – are that perfect “good gift for bad people.”
Milagro Tequila
Ah, Tequila. It tastes like college. While these were the good old days, we know you have matured since then and now look to actually savor your cocktails rather than pound them. Here’s where Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Tequila comes in: the bottle is sleek, sophisticated and a great gift for the holidays. All Milagro Tequila is handcrafted and the agave is slow roasted six times longer than most competitive brands.
Adult Chocolate Milk
Adult Chocolate Milk is a 40 proof re-imagining of the childhood classic – a blend of chocolate, vodka, cream and a few top secret ingredients – that, like the original, is best served ice cold. Or, if you’re looking for something different after a day of playing with your girl on the slopes, just warm it up, add some marshmallows, and you’ve got Adult Hot Chocolate. Then all you need is a roaring fire and you can keep playing all night long.
Major League Baseball Bat Bottle Opener
Now, even when you’re not shelling out $10 for a draft at the stadium, you can bring a little piece of the action into your home. Each Major League Baseball Bat Bottle Opener is crafted from an actual game-used bat that got either sawed off, splintered, or, if you’re lucky, picked up by Roger Clemens and “gently” hurled at Mike Piazza. Each bat bottle opener even comes with a unique hologram number to show you which game your beer-cracker was used in.
Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender
Equipped with a powerful 200-watt motor, this immersion handheld blender quickly purees soups, blends batters, mixes beverages, and more. The unit’s unique blade provides extremely smooth and even blending, while its protective blade guard helps prevent splattering. The blender offers one-handed operation with its lightweight design, easy-to-grip ergonomic handle, and simple push-button controls. In addition, its long shape reaches into pots, pitchers, and bowls to extend blending options.
Continua Aluminum Water Bottles
Basic plastic and SIGG aren’t the only options you have when it comes to portable potable. Continua has a new monochrome range of water bottles with half litre capacity, twist top, and dishwasher friendliness. Basically, it carries a lot of water, looks good, does not quality as “heavy machinery,” and you don’t have to wash it yourself. It’s perfection in bottle form.
Me & Goji Custom Cereal
Me & Goji is the first custom cereal & granola company where you can design your own cereal from 60+ all-natural ingredients, name your creation, and upload a picture right to the label. The cereal then arrives in a Cereal Capsule, designed for portability (to the gym!) and keeping your mix fresh.
Perky Jerky
Four years ago during a ski trip, a couple of jerks spilled energy drink all over their precious beef jerky while on a chair lift. Since they were hungry and 40-feet off the ground, they ate the soaked stash of jerky and he realized they were on to something. The top-quality beef and turkey used in Perky Jerky, along with its peppery bite and guarana flavor have earned it an instant cult following of jerks that prefer to get their boost from a high-protein, low-carb bag of Perky Jerky.
Canned Unicorn Meat
Just in time for the holidays! Unlike the original April Fool’s recipe, which called for crushed horn bits, magical unicorn flesh and sparkles, the final formula includes six prime cuts of the softest plush Unicorn meat this side of the rainbow. When you open your can, you will find one tiny unicorn which has been appropriately sliced into its main cuts of meat. Simply use your Growth Ray to re-embiggen the unicorn before skinning it and processing its flesh.
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