39 Uncle Gifts That Will Make You the Favorite Niece or Nephew
You know you're the favorite, but it's time to make it official.
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He's like Dad, only funnier and cooler: He's your uncle. For so many of us, our uncles play such an important role in our lives, which is why we say shower them with all the gifts any time you can! From last-minute Amazon purchases (not that you'd ever forget his birthday or Father's Day) to sweet and sentimental finds, these gifts are ones he'll totally appreciate getting from his niece or nephew.
Gift shopping for an uncle is the perfect time to have a little fun. You could get him a gag gift, like this best-selling beer cap launcher, or bring back some classic memories from his childhood with a Pac-Man arcade game. We're also big fans of the more practical gifts, like a magnetic wrist band for screws and nails, something every man needs. One thing is for sure, though: just don't forget to get a gift for your aunt, too!
Give him his very own pocket-sized party trick. He'll appreciate getting to share the humor with friends, and of course will give all due credit to his favorite relative.
He already has a favorite toolbox. He doesn't need a new wrench. But the man loves a home improvement project. This brilliant magnetic wristband that keeps nails and screws at the ready is something he likely hasn't already bought himself but will find incredibly useful. (Nailed it.)
At 6.75 inches, this handheld device will take him back to the mall arcades of his youth. Buy Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man for a full '80s collection.
Music-lovers will appreciate this striking book featuring rock album covers spanning the 60s through the 90s. It's a walk down memory lane through music. (Remember the 1991 Nirvana baby?)
This humorous handbook covers everything an uncle needs to know, from the practical (changing diapers, childproofing) to the playful (navigating the world of Nintendo).
Help a beer-lover keep tabs on his favorite bottles and breweries with a Baltic birch plywood cap-holder in the shape of his home state. (All 50 states available.)
Perfect for traveling, he can use this on his daily commute or bring it along for family get togethers.
This will suction to his desk so he can punch out his frustrations after a long meeting. Because even fun-loving uncles need destressers sometimes.
Just when he thinks he has run out of tape… the next time he goes rifling through the supplies drawer for tape to close up a package, he'll come across this gem and laugh.
A newbie is sure to appreciate this "Leveled Up to Uncle" T-shirt, which comes in 9 colors and takes inspiration from a retro video game controller. Score!
When he's throwing on a baseball cap to run to the store, he'll definitely grab this one advertising his legendary status.
This 16-session "lesson plan" includes one-on-one video instruction with this James Beard Award winner and owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. The whole family will benefit from the results of this gift. Brisket, anyone?
Whether you're welcoming him to the family or announcing a pregnancy, these cute socks are a clever way to make his status official. (Order comes with two pairs.)
Experience the joy of planting (heh) with this happy little "tree" that pays tribute to an art icon. Could there be a more "uncle-y" uncle gift?
We're pretty confident it was an uncle who invented the fist bump, and this fun T-shirt will merit its own (with an explosion at the end, natch).
Suggestion: Make this gift contingent on your uncle agreeing to whip up homemade pizza on future family visits.
Any grilling enthusiast or annual 'cue cook-off contestant will appreciate this triple threat set of heat-resistant silicone gloves, meat claws, and a digital thermometer.
It's a tie! With tiny tacos! There's not much more to say, other than maybe don't wear it to a funeral or job interview. (Beer mug, chicken drumstick, and pancake motifs are also available.)
Uncle joke alert: Luke, I am your father...'s brother. (Heh, heh.) If the grill is his preferred galaxy, gift him with this Star Wars-inspired apron. (Light saber tongs optional. But are they really?)
Does he need this? Debatable. But if your uncle's a pancake-flipping, egg-frying, bacon-sizzling breakfast enthusiast, this multi-tier sandwich maker is exactly what he wants but doesn't know it yet.
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