There’s no doubt about it. Your dad loves being your dad, and wouldn’t change anything about it. But, we don’t deny our dads the occasional walk down memory lane, letting them fondly remember a time when they were young and care-free and had hair as thick as an ‘80s shoulder pad. That’s why we’ve put together this list of nostalgic Father’s Day gift ideas!

Full of super cool stuff more retro than a ‘not’ joke, this list is sure to satisfy your dad’s fondness for classically cool gifts. So, here we go!

1. Sega Mega Drive Mini

Oh yes, even if you find it hard to imagine, you dad could well have sat, cross-legged, on the living room carpet and hammered a games controller like a stressed builder. If he ever talks about the glory days of gaming, or sleeps in a Sonic the Hedgehog t-shirt, he’ll love this Sega Mega Drive Mini Console.

It has all the glorious graphics of the original console, and comes loaded with 40 classic games like Sonic, Road Rash, Golden Axe, and Earthworm Jim. But, it’s way more compact and has HDMI for clarity like the ‘90s couldn’t imagine.

2. Retro Cassette Boombox with Bluetooth

If your dad has a dust-covered box hiding somewhere that’s filled with old breakup poetry, a crinkled shell suit, and loads of cassette tapes, he’ll love this retro cassette boombox! Not only does it play cassettes and have a built-in radio, but it is fitted with Bluetooth, so your dad can stream his modern music in between his Simple Minds albums.

3. Black Record Album Frame

To your dad, records are musical milestones. So, you can understand if he gets a little frosty if you, say, use them as makeshift Frisbees or scratch them as you beatbox. The best way to show your appreciation of his appreciation of his records is to help him display them with this record frame.

It’s perfectly sized to fit vinyl records and has 6 pinch clips to keep them as snug as Bon Jovi’s bottom in leather trousers. And, it’s suitable for wall-hanging, making it easy to show off his collection.

4. Now That's What I Call Music Board Game

So, your dad knows retro music. In fact, they’re great friends. In fact, he’d probably call retro music first if he ever needed a lift to the airport. Sounds like he’d love Now That's What I Call Music, the board game!

This game puts your music trivia to the test as you race around the board and try to claim that coveted No. 1. Answer questions, mime song titles, and revel in the glory of ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s music.

5. Porsche Engine

We know you’d like to get your dad an entire Porsche for Father’s Day. But, even if you’ve got something better than a paper round going on, it’s probably not likely. We say, start with the engine. This Porsche Engine, to be exact.

This replica Porsche engine is a DIY kit that your dad can build. It’s made up of 280 solid and transparent pieces and ends up showing exactly how a Porsche 911 flat six combustion engine operates. You won’t even need any petrol – 3 AA batteries will do.

6. Pac-Man Pixelated Light

No dad is too old for a night light, especially if it’s shaped like one of the most famous gobblers in the world. No, we’re not talking about either of the Hairy Bikers. We’re talking about Pac-Man or, more specifically, this Pac-Man light!

Created with pixel edges as stepped as a ‘90s haircut, this light looks just like the classic Pac-Man and is made from BDP – a type of plastic that can actually biodegrade if it’s ever thrown away.

7. Tetris Mini Arcade Game

If your dad was an arcade avenger who occasionally misses the sticky floors and dizzying ringing sounds, he’ll love this Tetris mini arcade machine!

Built just like the classic arcade cabinet, but only 15 cm tall, this easily portable arcade machine is loaded with Tetris and has built-in speakers and a tiny joystick.

8. Retro Single Snow Cone Maker

If you think your dad is pretty darn cool, he’ll get on really well with this retro snow cone maker! It’s literally a chip off the old ice block, using stainless steel blades to shave ice and deposit it into the included plastic cones. Just flavour it with slushie syrup to have a delicious snow cone in minutes.

9. Retro Sweet Taster Jar

Does you dad have a serious sweet tooth? Then he’ll love a sugar-induced flashback to the days of splashing his pocket money around the local newsagents and buying loads of sweets. How? Oh, it’s all courtesy of this personalised retro taster sweets jar!

It’s filled with all sorts… wait, we probably shouldn’t say that when talking about sweets. It’s filled with lots of classic sweets like Fizzers, Parma Violets, and Drumsticks, and you can even personalise it with your dad’s name.

10. Kodak Mini Digital Film Scanner

Back in the day, the word ‘negative’ applied to more than just comments left by internet trolls. Negatives are remnants of the days of film cameras, and your dad likely has loads of them stashed away with his Walkman, pager, and VHS collection. If so, this Kodak Mini Digital Film Scanner will make an amazing Father’s Day present!

This gadget lets you scan old negatives and slides, edit them on the spot using the screen, and then export them as vibrant digital copies.

Find the perfect Father’s Day gift at Menkind

There you have it – 10 awesome Father’s Day gifts that are sure to satisfy your dad’s retro tastes. But, if you didn’t find exactly what you were after, check out our Father’s Day range, where you can find the perfect gift for your dad based on the type of dad he is. It doesn’t get easier than that!