Karen Silas
Gift ideas for a difficult dad who has everything or says he wants nothing: weird gadgets to cool quirky novelty gifts, unique personalized presents and luxury gifts from Etsy, Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy’s and more
When it comes to shopping for the perfect Father's Day present for your dad or father figure the great dilemma is: what is the best gift for the dad who has everything (or even worse, says he wants nothing *facepalm*)?
If you have a difficult-to-buy-for man in your life who has no hobbies, no wish list or no clue what he wants – keep reading!
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You’ll be relieved to know that we’re taking the stress and effort out of shopping with this gift guide of the best gifts for dad that he never knew he wanted – and definitely doesn’t have already.
From weird gadgets to quirky novelty gifts, unique personalized presents to fun and crazy pop up cards, check out our list of the best gifts for the dad who has everything or insists he wants nothing!
Best gifts for the dad who has everything
Lovepop 3D pop-up cards for dad, from $13 each, Lovepop
Your dad's not a regular dad - he's a cool dad. So don't get him a regular card! Take your pick from Lovepop's amazing 3D pop-up cards, with fun themes like Star Wars, superheroes, Disney, sports, pets, hobbies and more. You can even personalize it with a special message and personal photo included. Above, clockwise from top left: Happy Father's Day; Deadpool Greatest Papa; Beer pop up card and last, but certainly not least, Darth Vader Best Dad.
Toilet night light, $11.78, Amazon
If you're looking for a funny gift for the dad who has everything, this 16-color motion-activated toilet night light has over 9,500 5-star ratings on Amazon, with one reviewer claiming the device “literally saved my relationship”. We’ll leave it at that.
Customized Cartoon Pet Portrait, from $10.92, Etsy
For the dog or cat dad in your life, a unique portrait of his furry best friend. You’ll receive it by digital file for a quick turnaround and you can print and frame it any size you want.
Anti-Theft Backpack with built-in USB charger, was $48.99 now $23.98, Amazon
This backpack will help Dad can carry everything he needs - while charging up his phone and keeping everything safe! The roomy but efficient bag has a laptop pocket, inner tablet pocket and secret zipper pocket, along with bottle holder, fixed password lock and a luggage strap design so it can be attached to your rolling suitcase.
I Love Daddy This Much personalized book, $34.99, Wonderbly.com
A sweet and unexpected gift for a stepdad, dad or grandpa of young children, this personalized book with four different cover colors to choose from allows you to customize the story with the protagonist’s name (Papa, Daddy, Grandpa, etc), as well as up to four children's names and various looks for characters.
Sushi socks, $19.99, Amazon
Who doesn’t love sushi? And who wouldn’t love this set of sushi themed socks…
Dual USB couch/bed charging station, $14.95, The Grommet
The Grommet is a great place to check out quirky, unique gifts, wild gadgets and things you just plain never knew existed. There are over 400 gifts under $25, including this one - dad can now charge up his phone without leaving the comfort of the couch or bed.
Custom Retro Portrait Throw Pillow, from $24.99, Etsy
Etsy has an entire "Gifts for Dad's Who Have Everything" storefront, and it includes unique gifts for dad like this fun custom retro throw pillow emblazoned with his image.
TIDL Sport's Plant-Powered Cryotherapy Topical Spray, was $29.99 now $14.99, Amazon
Is Dad an active fan of sports and workouts who also gets some aches and pains? Bring trendy cryotherapy to his routine with this spray to ease pain and inflammation and support healing – it's from Conor McGregor's new sports recovery line, TIDL Sport.
Monogram bath wrap, was $120 now $41.99, Macy's
Macy's has a big selection of monogram gifts, from bathrobes to beer mugs and this 100% Turkish cotton bath wrap for a touch of luxury post-shower.
Fuego: A Hot Sauce Gift Set, $29.99, Amazon
A lot of dads out there LOVE hot sauce - if yours is one of them, he'll think this spicy variety pack is the bomb.
Beard growth kit with shaping tool & derma roller, was $34.99 now $22.98, Amazon
This comprehensive beard kit, which has a 4.5-star of 5 rating on Amazon, contains everything your bearded Dad never knew he needed. It includes not just the standard beard care products but accessories from a beard comb to a beard shaping tool and even a derma roller for stimulation and healthy beard growth.
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Nightstand docking station, $49.80, Amazon
If Dad has everything, he probably has a ton of electronics. He can keep everything stored and charged up in style with this wood nightstand docking station available in three different finishes.
Smart Projector with WIFI, was $171.99 now $144.49, Amazon
Amazon's #1 new release in video projectors, this stylish gadget with WIFI and built-in speakers allows dad to create his own home theater anywhere, whether inside or in the back yard. He'll be able to project images and video from his smartphone, video game console, TV sticks or laptop with ease.
Bluetooth shower head speaker, $49.99, Amazon
Dad can take his singing in the shower to the next level with a shower head that's also a Bluetooth speaker to play his favorite music.
Bose Audio Sunglasses, were $199 now $179, Nordstrom
Dad will be able to take his music listening to the next level outdoors with state-of-the-art Bose sunglasses with bluetooth earphones built-in - perfect for the beach.
SPGBK Foxfire Silicone Band Watch, $79.99, Nordstrom
He’ll stand out from the crowd with this crimson steel and silicone watch from North Carolina’s SPGBK, one of the many fantastic Black-owned and -founded brands featured at Nordstrom. It’s cool, sporty and stylish and has earned rave reviews. “Big, bold and eye-catching. Wore it to work and got so many compliments,” said one shopper.
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Jonathan Adler Macho Mantiques Barbell Barware Set, $198, Saks
If he loves to work out AND enjoys a good cocktail, give him the best of both worlds with this unique brass barbell-themed barware set.
Custom comic book cover, from $295.64, Etsy
How about a hand drawn comic book cover featuring dad, or maybe even the whole family? On Etsy you can shop custom comic book covers, starting from around $75, that portray Dad as the superhero he is. We love the work by five-star Etsy seller Make Me A Comic - after you submit photos of your subjects, the artist will turn them into the comic book character of your choice. You can pick either established figures like Batman or or the artist can create a unique superhero alter ego instead.
Carry-on suitcase with built-in charger, 12 colors available, $225, Away
If Dad's a traveler, surprise him with some smart luggage! Away's The Carry-On is a 360 spinner with a removable battery that can charge his phone, and it also has an interior compression system and hidden laundry bag for even more convenience. To make it more special, you can also personalize the bag with a three-letter monogram - the perfect personalized gift for him.
Armani hedgehog cufflinks, $675, Giorgio Armani
Even if dad does already own a pair of designer cufflinks, are they as cute as these fancy little hedgehogs? We didn't think so.
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