Toys That Adults Can Get Away With Owning
Gifting can be easy at times, but it’s hard to get certain folks excited over incense holders or air fryers. Instead of opting for something functional or generic, why not surprise those dear to you with something that channels their inner child?
For clarity beforehand, adult toys can mean many things these days, but we're referring to the world of actual, literal toys and collectibles that are neither for kids nor to enhance the act of making them.
This out of the way, most of what we define as toys for adults here is just as entertaining and candid as those for children, but often more likely to appreciate in value over time. So, whether to kick off someone's collection, add to it, or simply go for something totally outside of the box, below are some endearing, design-y, perhaps even utterly useless but smile-evoking picks to choose from.
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LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 Set
There's surely a Venn diagram to be made about the overlap of automobile freaks and lego fans. Name a better time than the holidays to indulge in that intersection.
Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
All I want for Christmas is an "All I Want For Christmas Is You"-era Mariah Carey Barbie doll.
Kith Kithmas Game Of Life Board Game
A table top game like the Game of Life's a classic gift at this point, and fun for the entire family or friend group. So, when Life gives you [Kith], make lemonade.
Peanuts x Snoopy Large Smoked-Oak Figurine
Everybody loves Snoopy. And while there's certainly merit in the classic, more illustrious Peanuts collectibles, this tastefully abstracted wood sculpture will make an artsy, modern, and mature companion to the rest of the Charlie Brown gang.
Polly Pocket x Peanuts Compact
Speaking of whom, is this not the cutest little crossover doodad you've ever seen?
Karaoke Kit with Blutooth
There's a singer in all of us, to somebody's detriment. A Bluetooth karaoke machine is the perfect excuse to train those vocal chords on the constant, and make jaws drop at the next office or birthday party.
Be@rbrick Portable Bluetooth Speaker 'Pearl Mirage'
More into listening to songs than singing them? This art piece slash speaker is a multifunctional, collectible interior gem that sounds as good as it looks.
JW Anderson Walnut-shaped Keyring
Jonathan Anderson's creations are known to teeter the border of fashion and playful object design, so to have something of his on this list shouldn't actually surprise anyone. This walnut keychain is the kind of head-scratchy trinket no one needed or asked for, but'll strike up conversation with everyone to see it dangle off a belt loop-fastened carabiner.
Nike Slam Dunk x LEGO® Set
Circling back to that Venn diagram from earlier: add another circle for the sneaker enthusiast, or set up an entirely separate one in honor of basketball-loving adults who were once a LEGO-obsessed children.
KAWS Companion Open Edition Vinyl Figure 'Blush'
Due to their admittedly cartoonish appearance, the poppy works of KAWS easily slot in here. Rest assured though, this is more art than toy.
Supreme Transformers G1 Optimus Prime Figure 'Red'
If red bricks and fire extinguishers are clad Supreme, why wouldn't a alien robot action figure be?
Teenage Engineering Grip Car
The Swedish tech company is every (aspiring) DJ's favorite. Its recorders and synthesizers are as playfully designed as their... toy-car? Yes, you read that correctly. It glides so smoothly, it'll be too fun to keep on a shelf, but is too precious to share with the kids. Your call.
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