Shopping for the man in your life can be hard. After all, once he's stocked up on ties, a good wallet and a cologne he loves, the basics are covered. So when it comes to gifting something thoughtful that will outlast the test of time, you need to tap into creativity.
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The trick? Find gadgets that are novel but still useful, services that ease daily hassles without overcharging and nostalgic items that bring out childlike glee. These nine finds fill all those criteria and are a sure bet for winning you a "best gift giver" award.
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What it is: A customized wardrobe, handpicked by a stylist, based on answers to a personal style quiz Cost: $100-$300 per piece
Take the hassle out of men's shopping and bring fashion options to his front door. Trunk Club curates a free box of hand-selected premium clothes from brands including Theory, Bonobos and Jack Spade. Each box is sent to users on request, after live chatting with a stylist on site about what kinds of items he needs (think button downs, socks, ties or slacks). When the box arrives, he can try everything on, hold on to the keepers and send the rejects back in the original trunk (shipping is free both ways). There's no fee to receive a trunk, and the credit card is charged only for the items he chooses to keep.
Because Trunk Club sends premium quality apparel, the pieces that he does buy will be priced similarly to top-tier shops. On average, denim ranges between $170-250, sweaters between $100-300 and casual shirts are $100-200.
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What it is: A small, portable Bluetooth stereo Cost: $149.99
A powerful speaker only about an inch larger than an iPhone5S, the Jambox blasts your music from any Bluetooth-enabled devices for up to 15 hours on one charge. Aside from its portability and wireless nature, your man can also download Jawbone's SmartSpeaker app, free on iOS and Android, to gather and house his favorite songs, artists and playlists. Each Jambox is customizable to any color combination desired and it also comes with a built-in mic for recording videos or music of his own.
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What it is: An old-school controller for your smart-phone games Cost: $29
Take your smartphone gaming to the next level — if the man in your life is addicted to smartphone games, video games or both, this wireless Bluetooth joypad makes the ideal gift. The controller is easy to attach and remove, and available for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android and PC games. It comes with a rechargeable battery for hours of gaming fun.
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What it is: Individually hand-crafted leather baseballs, footballs and basketballs from craftsman Paul Cunningham Cost: $38-275
Working as a photo editor for Major League Baseball, Paul Cunningham picked up and began to hone his leather craftsmanship, eventually leaving photography to be the senior baseball glove craftsman at a small baseball glove importer. Soon, he had started his own business designing and individually crafting leather baseballs, footballs and basketballs for passionate sports fans.
Cunningham personally selects his leather hides, much of them sourced from a boot leather tannery in Maine. Each of the leather balls can be personalized by leather and seaming color to match your favorite team. Baseballs are crafted after the original lemon peel baseball styles of the early 19th century, and basketballs reflect the original lace-up crafting used during the sport's formative years.
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What it is: An old-world radio look for your iPhone Cost: $40
If your husband, son, brother or any other male you're buying a gift for this season is a little old-school, this classic Radio Dock, made of beech wood and brass, is the perfect gift. Available for iPhone 4 or 5, this beautifully crafted sound system is completely cordless — the design and material amplifies sound naturally. Though the product itself contains no wires or cords, it is designed to hide an iPhone USB cord within so the phone can charge while you listen.
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What it is: Cognac glasses with form and function Cost: $50 for a set of two
Forget "shaken, not stirred;" the true drink of choice for manly men everywhere is a glass of fine Cognac. And you can't drink the classiest of Cognacs in just any cup — that's where these beautifully crafted glasses come into play. The shape of these glasses accentuates the deep color and movement of the Cognac and exposes its fine aromas. It's a glass designed with how people drink Cognac in mind.

What it is: An easy espresso maker that looks a lot like an oversized wine opener Cost: $199.99
Consider this espresso maker the Rolls-Royce of coffee technology. This machine gives you full control over your espresso-making experience — you aren't just a button-pusher; you actively participate in the process by hand-selecting the coffee and the grind, and even providing the power. You can fine-tune the process until you've created the perfect espresso for your personal taste. The ROK is easy to use and comes with a 10-year guarantee, a reusable storage tin and accessories.

What it is: Personal necessity delivery service Cost: $5-40 per item
From underwear and socks to razors and condoms, he'll never have to rush to a drugstore again. With ManPacks, customers use the online platform to select the necessities they need and then check out. Every first order will be shipped out within three to five days, and follow-up orders are set to begin delivery every couple months. To alleviate any unnecessary shipments, ManPacks sends email reminder about the upcoming delivery, with a chance to delay or swap out the items in case he hasn't lost as many socks this time around, but does desperately need a razor. If he has a pressing need for goods, an order can be expedited. ManPacks provide products from brands like Hanes, Calvin Klein, American Apparel, Nivea, Gillette and more.
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What it is: A make-your-own Hot Wheels set Cost: $34.99 on Amazon
Don't be fooled: This Hot Wheels car maker playset isn't just for kids (though the age recommendation says 8-12 years). Any guy who has ever loved these mini hot-rods will appreciate the ability to make his very own, custom Hot Wheels. This nifty machine turns sticks of wax into fully functional toy cars in mere minutes. The kit comes with the car maker, two molds, wax sticks, three chassis and sticker sheets. Additional molds and wax sticks can be purchased separately.
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