Some dad’s are traditional while other’s unconventional. Finding the right gift for your type of dad on Father’s Day does not have to be a challenge, IF you pay attention to the gift suggestions David Gregg — the Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com – has brought into the studio today.
Plum Print
Plum Print takes the overwhelming piles of paper-plate flower pots and sweet scribbles and artwork sent home from school and transforms it into a beautiful book and organized e-file. All you’ve got to do is email them for a Plum Parcel, ship them some of your children’s best creations, and they’ll get it all sorted and properly showcased. The final product?…An elegant, one-of-a-kind coffee table book and an easy-to-access digital archive to commemorate your kids’ creativity forever.
The Plum guarantee: Whether they’re 3 or 33, your child will love to snuggle up on the couch and flip through their own little archive of artwork from those fleeting childhood years.
Plum Print books start as low as $85 www.plumprint.com
The Selfie Toaster
This table top appliance is capable of toasting an image onto a slice of bread! Using custom heating inserts, created from a photo submitted online, the facial likeness of the person in the photo is converted into a stainless steel inserts. The steel insert allows the heating elements to brown the likeness of the subject onto one side of toast!
Pre-order your selfie inserts when you place your order, so they are shipped together. Or use the unique certificate and instructions to redeem your custom selfie inserts at a future date. Each toaster includes a “starter” plate for added anticipation. Your custom selfie insert will be created and mailed within ten days of receiving a good photograph. Your dad’s breakfast will never look the same!
PRICE: $69.95 www.burntimpressions.com
Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet
How about getting your dad or grad something they really want this year, the latest and greatest Intel-based technology. For that picture-loving dad in your life, the Dell Venue 8 7000 is perfect for capturing and viewing pictures, and it also has an Intel atom processor for amazing processing speeds, all for $399. Intel RealSense snapshot technology enables advanced photo editing such as measurement, refocus, and selective filters with a touch of a finger. Imagine taking dad taking a picture of his kid receiving their diploma in front of the rest of the audience, and being able to apply a filter so just his graduate is in focus among the larger audience.
PRICE: Starts at $399; Dell.com
Next Issue
Next Issue’s “all you can read” subscription-based model allows you to organize, share and store all of your favorite magazines in one app without the hassle of buying multiple print magazine subscriptions. Get access to more than 145 of today’s best magazines such as Travel + Leisure, TIME, People, Entertainment Weekly, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, WIRED, Rolling Stone and many more – including their back catalogs. Digital extras enhance the traditional magazine reading experience with features such as expanded photo albums, live hyperlinks, Twitter feeds, video content, Instagram profiles and more. Available on iOS, Android and Windows 8. Additional features include:
-Ability to create a library of favorite titles, search by category and discover new content
-Recent addition of Top Stories feature helps readers discover content from titles they may not normally pick up for easy content discovery
-Automatic download” feature ensures the latest issue of your favorite magazine is downloaded upon opening the app
-One account can be shared over five devices, making it the most cost effective way for a family to explore the magazines they love
-Unique digital-only features available on various titles – including downloadable playlists, embedded videos and extended photo slideshows
-Email pages to friends and family to share favorite articles, new recipes or style inspiration
-Compile and share pages through new Evernote integration
-Search the entire catalog for topics of interest, current events, cool DIY ideas & tips, recipes and more! It’s an incredible feature that lets you discover new content across the entire Next Issue catalog (including back issues) whether you’re looking for tips for decluttering your home, birthday gifts, ideas for summer vacations, recipes for your next dinner party, etc.
-See a great snapshot of what new provocative stories you may find interesting but may not know existed with Top Stories, which you can find at the top bar of your Favorites list. Top Stories shows you the newest and most enticing stories to browse across all of the magazines you’re following, inspiring the discovery of new stories and magazine titles.
PRICE: $9.99/mo. or $14.99/mo. ($14.99/mo. plan includes access to all weekly magazines in Next Issue’s catalog)- www.nextissue.com
Wahl Beard & Body Groomer
The Beard & Body Groomer is the latest addition to Wahl’s lithium ion family. Boasting Lithium Ion 2.0 technology, a patented blade design and two full-sized heads, it’s all you need to shave, cut and trim it all…head, face and body. Featuring three hours of run time and twice the torque, this tool gives you the power surge you need. Dual foils with a bi-directional long-hair cutter bar offer an ultra-clean shave from head to toe. Tool comes with charger, beard comb, cleaning brush, blade oil, foil guard, storage/charger base and a storage pouch.
PRICE: $59.99; wahlgrooming.com or www.walmart.com/ip/WAHL-Beard-Body-Lithium-Trimmer/44187549
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
The PowerShot SX410 IS camera is packed with advanced Canon technologies that make it easy to capture your best images ever. The camera’s powerful 40x Optical Zoom (24-960mm) and 24mm Wide-Angle lens gives you amazing versatility: you’ll capture wide landscapes and zoom in for impressive close-ups you never thought possible – all with bright, clear quality thanks to Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent IS. The 20.0 Megapixel* sensor and Canon DIGIC 4+ Image Processor help create crisp resolution and beautiful, natural images. Your videos will impress too: simply press the Movie button to record lifelike 720p HD video – even zoom in and out while shooting. Images you’ll want to keep and share are easy to achieve with Smart AUTO that intelligently selects proper camera settings so your images and video look great in all kinds of situations. You’ll get creative with fun Scene Modes like Fisheye Effect, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome, and see and share it all with the camera’s big, clear 3.0″ LCD with a wide viewing angle. For versatility and value, the PowerShot SX410 IS camera is a best bet!
PRICE: $279.99; www.usa.canon.com
iHome iBT74
Bring the party wherever you go with the iBT74 color changing rechargeable Bluetooth speaker. The iBT74 has two audio sources: Bluetooth wireless audio streaming from your mobile device (iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Windows smartphones) or direct line-in via the included cable and any device with a headphone jack. Built-in mic, digital voice echo cancellation and answer/end controls make speakerphone use a pleasure. Six color changing modes with multiple colors at the same time for fun, fabulous color effects. Convenient carrying strap included.
PRICE: $59.99; http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iBT74BC/
Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Pinball Machine by Jersey Jack Pinball
THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Pinball Machine by Jersey Jack Pinball brings Pinball into the 21st century with a classic movie theme from Hollywood’s Golden Era. For the first time in pinball history THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Pinball Machine includes a 26” HD LCD monitor which will immerse the player and spectators with scenes from the movie, display player scores with a unique “dashboard” approach, and an ever-changing animated backglass. Built on a widebody platform, THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Pinball Machine is loaded with action on three playfields. Follow the Yellow Brick Road™ through the main playfield, thematically split down the middle by the movie’s theme of good vs. evil. Rescue Dorothy™ from the Castle of the Wicked Witch of the West™, spin the House through the Twister and visit the odd and colorful Munchkinland. You’re definitely not in Kansas anymore! Visit www.JerseyJackPinball.com to learn more!
Features of the Game:
-Hand drawn playfield, plastic set, decal set by artist Greg Freres. Four major mechanical toys; Dorothy’s Spinning House, the Witch’s Castle, Flying Monkey, Melting Witch, and 4 custom toys/playfield additions.
-Five flippers, Two mini playfields, three Trumper-Bumpers, one Balloon Bumper, Five magnets, One Spinning target, Crystal Ball, Rollover targets, Winkie Guard drop target.
-Full color cabinet and backbox artwork created by artist Jerry VanderStelt. Art will be screened on the highest grade adhesive backed vinyl and printed with UV stabilized inks.
-Digital Stereo sound system which will boom the music and effects created by SoundMaster, Chris Granner. Front of game audio connection jack for headphone/ear bud. Component audio connection jack at rear of game.
-26″ LCD HD-Quality monitor which will display scores, animation, movie clips, attract mode, backglass artwork -RGB-LED Playfield Lighting
-Shaker Motor
-Limited to 1500 Units
-Each game will has a numbered plaque affixed to the game apron under the playfield glass
PRICE: $9,000 www.JerseyJackPinball.com