Camp Cards

It's great to get away from technology and take in the grandeur of the great outdoors. It can also get a tad boring. Amuse yourself and your trek-mates with Camp Cards. A collaboration between 1924US and Bradley Mountain, these playing cards feature amusing illustrations relating to life on the frontier, printed in black and white by the US Playing Card Co. They come in a box that's printed inside-out and features a match strike strip on one side, making them useful for more than just a campfire game of poker. Limited to just 2,000 sets.

Sphero SPRK Edition

More and more things in our life are connected. Which also means they're running code. Give your kid (or yourself) a fun intro to coding with the Sphero SPRK Edition. Like the regular version, it connects to an app for wireless control. Unlike the normal version, the app allows you to program the robotic ball with simple commands, then see the code behind them. As an added bonus, its casing is clear, so you can see the internal components working and better understand the robotics that carry out your commands.

Star Wars Battle Drones

You no doubt spent hours of your youth playing with Star Wars figurines and playsets, but those you had to move by hand. With these new Star Wars Battle Drones, you can finally watch the Millennium Falcon fly across the sky unencumbered — and at speeds up to 37 mph. Available in four models — the Falcon, the Endor Speeder Bike, an X-Wing, and the TIE Advanced X1 — each quadcopter is hand painted to model-quality and has both lasers and sensors that let you engage your friends in galactic warfare right in your own backyard. They arrive in display boxes worthy of your desk or shelf, and are individually numbered for added collectibility.

Marshmallow Crossbow

Its name suggests that it's a child's toy. The clean, modern design does not. This Marshmallow Crossbow looks more at home in a bookcase than in the toy aisle. Made by hand in Vancouver, it has a wooden shaft and trigger, with a steel bow, 'mallow holder, and release. It shoots up to 60 feet, so it's perfect for the boardroom, and won't make your office or cubicle look like a playplace when it's on the shelf.

Nerf N-Strike Elite Terrascout Drone Blaster

Forget sneaking up on your colleagues, hiding behind cubicle walls waiting for the right shot. With the Nerf N-Strike Elite Terrascout Drone Blaster, you can assail your assistants from the comfort of your own desk. This insane toy has a built-in camera with a live video feed that lets you navigate around your home/office while you remain seated, and even aim and fire the built-in turret-style gun. It also records 720p video while it's at it, so you can instantly share the shocked reactions with the rest of the world.

Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Some Lego vehicle reproductions simply want to recall their inspirations without being overly complex. The Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS looks like it could take off on its own if you could just find a gas pump small enough. Clocking in at 2,704 pieces, this 1:8 scale model was developed with the assistance of Porsche AG and is shockingly realistic. Its brick-based boxer engine has moving pistons, the double-clutch transmission with paddle shifters is fully functional, and the glove box opens just like the real thing, showing off the laser-printed serial number. It comes packaged with a full-color collector's book in a premium black box, with all the major components packed in separate boxes so you get a little added insight into how its real-world counterpart comes together.

ThingMaker 3D Printer

Created by seasoned toy maker Mattel, the ThingMaker 3D Printer gives you free reign over your own in-house toy factory. Design your creatures on the ThingMaker Design app or export them straight from the cloud. They'll be wirelessly sent to the printer where it will spit out your custom action figure. A retracting print head and automated door lock make it safe for the kiddos and overly anxious adults. The app is already available at the App Store and Google Play, but you'll have to wait until the fall to get your hands on those TOTY-worthy creations.

Brixo Blocks

Usually, once you've assembled your latest masterpiece, it just collects dust on your shelf or becomes a plastic paper weight. But click in a few Brixo Blocks and get that Lego Back to the Future Time Machine hitting 88 MPH. Powered by a low voltage battery, these building blocks act as electric conductors to create simple circuits that add light, motion, and sound to any structure, without any annoying wires. A chrome coating makes them completely safe for the little ones, in case you decide to share.

Mini Materials

Whether you want a trial run at building an adult-size project or just want to make a shelter for your pet bugs, these Mini Materials let you create custom structures with no permits required. The cinder blocks are made from real cement, the bricks are made from real terra cotta, and mortar that's thankfully easier to use than the real stuff. All the materials are 1/12 scale, which is pretty standard for miniature models, and are only limited by your imagination — and dexterity.

Tamiya RC Toyota Land Cruiser

Whether you lack the funds to pick up a vintage Land Cruiser or just don't want to risk taking yours out on the trail, the Tamiya RC Toyota Land Cruiser lets you enjoy the offroad prowess of this legendary 4x4 without needing to get behind the wheel. This complex model comes disassembled, and can take a while to build. Doing so gives you a better knowledge of how it works, however, as well as the opportunity to customize it with your choice of transmitter, receiver, and battery, none of which are included in the package.

Lego Architecture Skyline Collection

Lego's Architecture series has thus far done a great job of offering brick-based models of landmark buildings the world over. Now they're taking on entire cities. The Lego Architecture Skyline Collection includes mini-models of some of the most famous buildings in Berlin, New York City, and Venice. Representing the Big Apple are the Flatiron Building, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty, while the German capitol is portrayed via the Reichstag, Victory Column, Deutsche Bahn Tower, Berlin TV Tower and the Brandenburg Gate. Finally, the canals of Venice shine in blue tiles, on which sit Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Campanile, St. Theodore and the Winged Lion of St. Mark, and the Bridge of Sighs. Details are scant, but expect these sets to be on the small size — suitable for desk/shelf display — and to number in the hundreds, not thousands, of pieces.

Rawstudio Travel Chess Set

Pairing a smart design with contrasting materials, the Rawstudio Travel Chess Set overcomes the limits regularly embraced by portable games to create something that's both easily packable and worthy of display at home. Each piece in the set is made from heat-treated and oxidized stainless steel, polished by hand to create the differences in color and designed so that they interlock when stacked. This results in a "tube" that can then be used to house the rollable leather pieces, which alternate the skin and suede sides of the Italian hide to create the black and white squares of the board. Shipped in a wooden presentation box, made using Victorian-era machinery in London.

Cosmos Magnetic Wooden Blocks

They're nowhere near as complex as most building toys. And that's entirely the point. Cosmos Magnetic Wooden Blocks use a patented system of neodymium magnets that pop up to snap together much like real-world locking mechanisms. They're available in five sets — shuttle, rocket, satellite, lander, and planet — with a grand total of 28 wooden pieces and 58 connection points among them. An ideal gift for aspiring explorers and space-obsessed big kids alike.

McClure Contempo Shuffleboard Table

With a sleek design and tons of custom options, McClure's Contempo Shuffleboard Tables are a thing of beauty, but the pro-level gameplay is what really stands out. Crafted entirely by hand, every Contempo table is built in Grand Rapids, Michigan using locally-sourced hard maple for both the playing surface and cabinet. The table is available in models ranging from 9 to 16 feet, and comes with your choice of solid color or two-tone finish to mesh perfectly with your game room, man cave, or office. Every table includes 8 pucks and wax.

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Lego Ghostbusters Firehouse HQ

You've already got the ECTO-1. Give it a place to park with the LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse HQ. Measuring over 14" tall, this impressive model includes over 4,600 pieces, and has enough room inside to park the aforementioned wagon. It comes with 9 minifigures, including all four 'Busters from the original film, plus Janine, Dana, Louis, a zombie driver, and the library ghost, three ghost figures, including Slimer, and has a huge number of details, like the alarm bell, jars of slimes, an arcade game, the containment unit, and, of course, the fire pole.

Edge Dominos

An updated take on the classic game, Edge Dominos is both eco-friendly and visually appealing. Each tile is extruded from a solid block of aluminum, leaving zero waste, then anodized black, with the number patten laser-etched onto the tile to create a lasting finish. The 28-piece set is made entirely in the USA, and ships with in a cotton bag or wooden storage box — but they look so good, you may just want to leave them on display.

The Contender

If you already feel bogged down by the upcoming Presidential election, with more than a year to go, The Contender might be what you need to keep things light. Following a similar premise as Cards Against Humanity, The Contender has one player act as moderator, while the other players take the roles of candidates during a debate. Candidates are charged with creating the best, funniest argument that supports their position using cards that contain sarcastic and hilarious summaries of actual statements from some previous presidential hopefuls.

Hackaball

iPads and physical activity aren't known for being complimentary. Until now. The Hackaball is a programmable toy that's packed with sensors to let it know when it's being thrown, kicked, bounced, or otherwise moved around. The ball connects to an iPad app that lets you (or your kids) create games using the various sensors to keep track of things, and it has lights, speakers, and a vibration motor to give you feedback while you're playing.

Nerf Rival Zeus Blaster

Most of us still haven't outgrown our love for Nerf guns, and the Nerf Rival Zeus Blaster will only feed those nostalgic feelings. First and foremost, it has the ability to shoot 12 high-impact rounds at speeds up to 70mph, that's right, 70mph. And just in case that isn't enough to get your interested, it features an easy to load ambidextrous magazine, flip-up sights, and the ability to rapid fire the whole clip at your target by holding down the acceleration.

Arckit Architectural Model System

Sure, you could build your home designs out of blocks procured from the local toy store. But if you're wanting to get serious about showing off your architect skills, perhaps you should graduate to the Arckit Architectural Model System. This building tool uses a variety of interconnecting components to represent floors, walls, windows, doorways, stairs, roofs, and pretty much any other architectural feature you could imagine, all of which snap together without any glue or tools required. You can also apply textures and finishes like wood, tile, and stone via adhesive sheets, and like any good building system, it's just as easy to rip it apart and start over again.

Lego Ferrari F40

Yes, it's a toy. But it's also a loving tribute to the last car Enzo Ferrari ever put his seal of approval upon. The Lego Ferrari F40 is a faithful plastic brick reproduction of the late '80s supercar, including details like working pop-up headlights, custom-made molded rim inserts, and a twin-turbo V8 engine that you can remove from the body to admire up close.

Micro Drone 3.0

Three years ago if you wanted a drone to take high-quality video, you had to shell out tons of cash and rely on a big, bulky flyer. With the Micro Drone 3.0 from Extreme Flyer, you get 720p HD quality video, all attached to one of the smallest drones on the planet. Video can be streamed directly to your smartphone, and works with live streaming apps like Periscope and Meerkat. And to help you concentrate on getting great footage, this quadcopter is incredibly stable, flying consistently thanks to motion sensors while it soars up to 300ft, through 45mph winds, with a battery life of around 8 minutes per charge.

Indoor Cornhole Set

Whether it's cold, wet, or just too damn hot to be outside, you can take the game under roof with this Indoor Cornhole Set. Designed specifically for indoor use, the boards measure 17 3/4" wide by 24 1/2" long, and are made by hand out of solid American Walnut. The bags are similarly plussed, with American-sourced leather on one side, canvas on the other, and Jolly Time popcorn filling.