Holiday Gift Guide: 25 Toys We're Wishing For

In the latest edition of our 2011 Holiday Gift Guides, we get a bit more playful. With pages in the latest issue on some of the illest toys out, as well as our recent countdown of the 50 Greatest Designer Toys, we've had them on our mind a lot lately.

That's why we've narrowed down the most covetable ones, ranging from the designer toy world to some stuff that's just plain cool. You could claim it's for your little brother or cousin, but at the end of the day we know some of this stuff is really going home with you. From remote-control astronauts to pieces from some of the dopest artists out there, check out the 25 Toys We're Wishing For this holiday season.

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Click Here To Buy It Now At FAO Schwarz, $40

If you know a real-life equivalent of Tom Haverford from Parks and Recreation, this is the perfect gift. You might want to buy one for yourself, just to make conference calls all the more interesting.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Kidrobot, $2

Those familiar army men get reinterpreted for the hip-hop set in this series by Kidrobot. At an affordable two bucks, they're a great stocking stuffer for just about anyone with an affinity for rap.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Big Bad Toy Store, $60

It's a multi-posable t-rex figure with an island base. Who wouldn't want that? Perfect for terrorizing the office or standing guard on a shelf, but we know this thing is really begging to be played with.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Mokeyface Toys, $34

Paying homage to giant Japanese robots, this 11-inch vinyl figure depicts Gene Simmons as a gigantic mechanical demon creature, probably hellbent on destruction... and that's kind of awesome.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Jailbreak Toys, $18

Ideal for the intellectuals in your life, these tiny versions of William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, James Joyce, and Edgar Allan Poe are sure to inspire the writer in someone.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Monstre Hero, $100

The guys at Monstre Hero are still a relatively small team but have been producing some cool pieces. DumpsterBot is awesome because it's cast in bronze resin and posable arms and mouth.

Click Here To Buy It Now At My Plastic Heart, $65

Korean creative team Sticky Monster Lab has a process that's heavy on characterization. Each artist in the collective has a strength in a different field, so the characters are brought to life in numerous ways, only one of which is is toys.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Mini Max Toys, $13

This cool kit lets you make a moving robot from any tin can. Perfect for people who like to learn how stuff works, or budding little nerds. We think it'd look funny with a beer can.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Kidrobot, $8

These shiny mini figures have drawn comparisons to the work of Jeff Koons, but we just think they're pretty cool anyway. Depicting various balloon animals, the collectible pieces are simple enough in their design that they don't look as outlandish as other blind-boxed collectibles.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Screaming Sky Gallery, $18

Burnt marshmallows rule! Marshall is a testament to those toasty sweet things. No worries, he's not actually set on fire, but the "toast" detail is hand-painted on each one.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Entertainment Earth, $28

Created by Jason "The Grappler" Bacon and Derek "Big Tex" Welch, this robot is one of the many mechanical creatures based on the designs of UNKL.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Toywiz, $18

Thundercats, HOOOOO! Any child of the '80s would appreciate this nostalgia-inducing present. It's got all the classic cartoon character's signature accessories and improved articulation.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Bas Bleu, $18

An old-fashioned puzzle is always a great gift, especially of something as classic as the first New Yorker cover. I mean, if Supreme is going to ape Eustace Tilley in their last collection, that's definitely a testament to the mascot's staying power.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Ningyoushi, $10

Part of FUNKO's POP Series of figures, you can't go wrong with a plastic rendition of the Public Enemy hypeman.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Huck Gee, $750

This super-limited edition Dunny comes from the famed toy artist Huck Gee. It's extremely expensive and limited to just 10 pieces. It comes with golden armor and a naginata, and looks amazing.

Click Here To Buy It Now At The Future Perfect, $390

Signed by designer David Weeks and made from sustainably harvested Cherry Wood, the almost two-foot tall Cubebot combines the classic aesthetic of wood toys with the modern charm of a simple robot. It folds up into a cube, obviously, and can hold many poses with its elastic band muscles.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Super7, $70

Super7 is known for their love of classic Japanese monsters, also known as "kaiju." Their Milton toy from artist Brian Flynn reinterprets a melted ice cream cone as one of the fearsome creature, and this three-pack is a trio of terror indeed. Colored like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream, these 3-inch beasts make for a monstrous holiday surprise.

Click Here To Buy It Now At MoMA Store, $30

Made of ultralight plastic, this toy combines the radio-controlled fun of a toy helicopter with a cool little astronaut dude. It looks just as good grounded as it does flying around.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Rotofugi, $65

From the minds of Australian artist Ashley Wood and collective Threezero (aka 3A or ThreeA) comes this series of super-detailed, articulated mecha creatures. Perfect for inspiring creative minds or just keeping on display at home or the office.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Sideshow Toy, $350

Here's the thing about Baroness figures: putting toys of a sultry femme fatale in a toyline aimed at young boys usually doesn't work. The proportions were never correct and she always ended up looking like a dude in drag. Thankfully, this premium collectible from Sideshow Toys essentially turns the wet dreams into many fanboys as close to a reality as possible. From the spot-on sculpting to the excellent paint work, this expensive collectible is sure to top many lists.

Click Here To Buy It Now At My Plastic Heart, $12

Designed by Frank Kozik, his past holiday Dunnys have always been a little irreverent. Past versions aped holiday tropes like The Grinch, and this year the snowman's getting it. With a carrot nose, cigarette, and bottle of booze, this is one snow Dunny that isn't having a good holiday season. 1 in 6 boxes is packed with an ultra-rare "melted" version, where the body has been reduced to an unfortunate puddle.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Mimoco, $30-$50

Step up someone's flash drive game with this cool character from the MIMOBOT series. Not only is it emblazoned with a cartoony image of everyone's favorite intergalactic smuggler, it comes included with its own carbonite case. Each comes with a one-year warranty, because like Boba Fett, this flash drive's no good to you dead.

Click Here To Buy It Now At The Future Perfect, $775-$2,800

Your grandma's porcelain collection just met the designer toy movement. A collaboration between esteemed porcelain manufacturers Lladró Atelier and three artists: Jaime Hayon, Tim Biskup, and Devilrobots, each artist made their mark on two porcelain silhouettes, with each iteration being limited to a production run of 250. They're not cheap, but even just one is sure to make a diehard collector's holiday wishes.

Click Here To Buy It Now At Uncle York, $160

It's gotta be the shoes! This handmade figurine of Mars Blackmon comes to us from the same folks who made one of photographer Terry Richardson. From the Jordan 3s to the "BROOKLYN" cycling cap, we definitely need one of these around! Christmas came early for many dudes who camped out to cop a pair of Black/Cement 3s, and this would be the icing on the holiday cake.