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Big Boy Toys

Many people have trouble selecting gifts for men because they simply forget that the only difference between men and boys is the price and size of their toys. With this in mind, selecting gifts for husbands, fathers, brothers, boyfriends, and male coworkers becomes child's play.

The Classics. Classic arcade games, tournament quality electronic darts, advanced electronic talking chess games, putting greens with hazards, and crossword puzzle computers are available through www.brookstone.com.

Control Freak. Remote-controlled indoor flying blimps, hand-held interactive golf games, aerial photo planes, and radio-controlled cars and boats are just a few of the big-boy toys available through Hammacher-Schlemmer, www.hammacher.com.

Got Game? Give the latest hand-held electronic game system with state-of-the-art big-boy programs and arcade games.

Toys for (Former) Tots. For a blast from the past, give him an assortment of toys from his childhood. Choose from pint-size pinball machines, electric train sets, kites, Nerf toys, Slinkys, walkie-talkies, yo-yos, Frisbees, Erector sets, Lincoln Logs, Legos, etc.

In the Driver’s Seat. How about a remote-controlled car with a note that reads, "You still drive me wild!"

Excuse Me? The original air-powered Burp Gun and Burp Pistol from the 1950s are available online at www.burpgun.com.

Mastermind. Lego Mindstorms' Robotics Invention System will enable him to design and program real robots that move, act, and think on their own. Available at www.legomindstorms.com.

Toy Land. The Sharper Image has a plethora big boy toys and other great gifts for men.

Touchdown. Loved by millions since 1947, the Tudor Electric Football games are available online at www.tudorgames.com.

Ride On. He'll feel like a kid again when you give him a miniature replica of his favorite classic riding toy from the Kiddie Car Classics line. Choose from the 1964 Ford Mustang, 1961 Chevy Impala, 1961 GMC Firetruck, and others. Available through www.hallmark.com.