The Obtainer - 12/16/24, Monday

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The Obtainer

Monday,
December 16th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

This is one of the funnest times we have with our holiday gift guide. Because if you're too old to have fun, then you've lost at the game of life.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 
Holiday Gift Guide

You’re Never Too Old for Grown-Up Toys

Remember the fun of opening up an exciting new toy when you were a kid? Maybe you had asked for—pined for it, even. Or perhaps it was a total surprise. In any case, it consumed all your attention and certainly made your holiday vacation a whole lot more fun. The gifts in this guide elicit the same shock and satisfaction. They're not practical and that's the point. These are items that are designed to delight and distract in the best way possible.

Our Picks

Neptune 3 Pro 3-D printer,
$249 by ELEGOO

 

This small point-and-shoot prints quality 2x3” photos.

Printomatic instant camera,
$49.99 by Kodak

 

Meta Quest 3 VR headset,
$499 by Meta

 

Land Rover Classic Defender 90 set,
$227 by LEGO Icons

 

Electric joint roller,
$79.99 by Zhengai

 

Artari Nano game,
$29.99 by My Arcade

5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week

Did Yellow Label Co. make the perfect sweatshirt ($115) for 2025? We think maybe so. Cut from the brand's signature heavyweight fleece, it's got a nice hefty feel and yet it's incredibly soft. Available in 10 different colors, it's designed with a drop shoulder and a roomier chest for a boxy, slightly cropped and relaxed fit, finished with extra wide cuffs and collar.

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

Sony's premium noise canceling headphones with "Dual Noise Sensor" technology are now marked down nearly half off, so grab some for holiday travel.

$348 / $198
by Sony

 

This is a seriously warm coat. Combining a water-resistant exterior with a body that's filled with eco-friendly PrimaLoft, it's ready for anything. And it's a steal at this price.

$498 / $206.55
by J.Crew

 

Brimming with sharp lines and midcentury aesthetics, this Newgate clock features a sleek square case with a matte black finish. We have one at the Valet. office.

$40 / $20
by Newgate

 

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Worth a Read

The best stories from around the web.

 

When you start to get into the nitty-gritty of it, you realize that despite Rolex’s enduring stranglehold on watch collectors, the brand hasn’t actually released that many different lines over the decades.”

 

The 19 Greatest Rolex Watch Models Ever, Ranked

 

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GQ
 

It’s natural to have questions about Levi’s $345 pair of jeans it just made in collaboration with fashion-forward running brand Satisfy because, frankly, there’s a lot going on with them.”

 

Are Levi’s New Technical Jeans a Preview of the Future?

 

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Gear Patrol
 

If you haven’t heard of a 'wet room' yet, you will soon.”

 

DIY Trends You’ll Be Seeing in Home Renovations in 2025

 

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