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60+ Amazing Birthday Gifts for Your Brother That Are Way Better Than Cake and Ice Cream

Updated: Jul 08 2024

Impress your brother for years to come with any of these incredible birthday gifts. These unique gifts for men are truly next-level and offer the sheer awesomeness he needs to make his next year the best yet. Your brother will be thrilled with classic gifts with a twist, like a waterproof Bluetooth speaker or a personalized model of his car. These gifts are also perfect for your brother-in-law and cater to a wide range of interests, hobbies, and obsessions. He’s smart, funny, strong, and has always had your back. This year, make sure his birthday celebration is unforgettable with one of these amazing presents.

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  • T*ts for Your Birthday Funny Bird-thday Card

    T*ts for Your Birthday Funny Bird-thday Card

    $5.95
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    Your brother isn’t going to say no to t*ts on his birthday…until he realizes that the t*ts you’re giving him are birds. Whoever named birds must’ve been a serious prankster, and as a society, we should be grateful for that. He’ll adore this ridiculous card.
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  • Endlessly Singing Prank Happy Birthday Card

    Endlessly Singing Prank Happy Birthday Card

    $14.99
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    What are brothers for if not playing pranks on? He’s going to love/hate this card so much! From the moment he opens it, it’ll start singing happy birthday to him…and it won’t stop. If he tries to shut it up by ripping it, it’ll explode in a cloud of glitter.
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  • Personalized Step Brothers Portrait

    Personalized Step Brothers Portrait

    $23.75
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    Did you and your brother just become best friends?! You will when he hangs this personalized Step Brothers-inspired portrait on his wall. Choose from several sizes and a poster base, canvas base, or digital file.
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  • MetaQuest 2 VR Headset

    MetaQuest 2 VR Headset

    $307.60
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    Send your brother to the Metaverse with one of the most innovative VR headsets on the market. The MetaQuest 2 VR headset has near-zero latency, 3D audio, haptics, incredibly accurate hand tracking and positioning, and 256GB of space for his favorite games.
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  • Now That’s What I Call Getting Old Funny Birthday Card

    Now That’s What I Call Getting Old Funny Birthday Card

    $3.98
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    If you and your brother are old enough to remember buying the CD that this card parodies in stores, you might wanna give him some Aspercreme along with it. You old men can cut the party short at 9pm when you’re done laughing at the handmade piece.  
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  • Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge Glass

    Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge Glass

    $23.89
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    He likes his whiskey chilled but he doesn’t want it to be too watered down, what’s a brother to do? Celebrate his birthday by sipping from the Corkcicle wedge glass of course! The high surface area of the ice that the mold creates melts slowly, chilling his drink while leaving it nice and strong.
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  • Personalized Bobblehead Figurines

    Personalized Bobblehead Figurines

    $99.99
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    Make your brother into a legend with a personalized bobblehead figurine. Usually only reserved for athletic superstars, a bobblehead is a cool way to show off his best asset (his face) and the body of your choice (could be Superman). The bobbleheads are handmade and stand at about 8″ tall.
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  • How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man

    How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man

    $8.99
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    When you were kids you didn’t think he was that cool but now that you’re older and he is cool, it’s important that he doesn’t become uncool again. This parody book will help your old-man brother keep his cool even when kids dare to walk on his lawn.
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  • Money Filled Bath Bombs

    Money Filled Bath Bombs

    $7.46
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    Give your brother a reason to take a shower before he terrorizes everyone at the family reunion with his dank AF armpits with a bath bomb filled with money. It looks great, it makes bathing fun, and there’s a bill inside that he’ll be more than excited to see.  
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  • Smart Light Bars for Immersive Gaming

    Smart Light Bars for Immersive Gaming

    $29.99
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    He’ll really be able to get into his favorite games with light bars that make it an immersive experience. This pair uses LEDs to display up to 16 million colors, has 9 preset modes, 4 fixed modes, and is audio-reactive if he wants to “watch” his music bump.  
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  • Personalized Leather Flask

    Personalized Leather Flask

    $46.24
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    Give your brother a little something to tote his liquid courage in with a personalized leather flask. It’s classy, something he definitely isn’t, and is available in three sizes and with several thread color options.  
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  • Victrola Vintage Suitcase Record Player

    Victrola Vintage Suitcase Record Player

    $69.99
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    Your brother will love the gift of a calm Saturday morning spent listening to music and sipping coffee with this turntable on his bookshelf. It plays the retro vinyl records he loves at 3 different speeds and is Bluetooth-compatible to bring things into the 21st century.
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  • Corkcicle Beer Chiller

    Corkcicle Beer Chiller

    $39.97
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    Enjoy a cold beer, even one that’s straight outta the pantry, with this very unique beer chiller. The rod goes into the bottle and starts the cooling process immediately. In just a few minutes, your beer will be chilly and ready to drink.
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  • Rude That You’re Younger Funny Birthday Card

    Rude That You’re Younger Funny Birthday Card

    $6.98
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    Nothing says rude like your brother being younger than you. Sure, it’s not your fault but like, couldn’t your parents have planned that better? At least you’re more handsome. Be sure to mention that when you write your brother a message in this card.
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  • Gourmet Brownie Box

    Gourmet Brownie Box

    $34.99
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    Remember all those times when you were kids when you promised to let your brother have the last brownie? LOL, psych! That didn’t happen, but you can pay him back for all the sweets you stole with this gourmet brownie box, which contains s’mores, Oreos, and hot cocoa brownies.  
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  • Greatest Gift Our Parents Gave Us Coaster

    Greatest Gift Our Parents Gave Us Coaster

    $25.00
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    There are some folks out there lucky enough to have a strong bond with their brother. If that’s you, this coaster is a lovely symbol of your relationship. The slate coaster is engraved with its sentimental message and will protect his coffee table better than the napkin he usually uses.  
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  • Personalized Face Portrait Mini Pinata

    Personalized Face Portrait Mini Pinata

    $33.00
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    You can whack your brother in the face without getting in trouble with mom when you’re whacking his face in the form of a pinata. He’ll get a kick out of this paper mache wonder, which is carefully crafted to match the expression in the photo of your choice and measures over a foot in height.  
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  • Rubik’s Cube Grinder

    Rubik’s Cube Grinder

    $28.99
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    Grinding his greens is easy and playful with a Rubik’s cube grinder. The cube has four pieces that grind his herb to just the right consistency and spin along a singular axis, making it simple for your bro to match the colors back up.
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  • Custom Hot Sauce Selection

    Custom Hot Sauce Selection

    $20.00
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    He thinks he’s hot sh*t but he’ll be taking hot sh*ts after trying the sampler you pick out for him from these craft hot sauces. They’re more than smoke and spice, they’re carefully handcrafted blends that bring out the flavor of the chilis used to make them. The complex blends are delightful and make meat, fish, and veggies scrumptious.
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  • Custom Message Potato Parcel

    Custom Message Potato Parcel

    $29.99
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    When all else fails and you’re really not sure what to get him, a potato will do. He’ll be confused and probably happy to see the spud show up in his mailbox, especially with it’s got a handwritten message on it that’s just for him.
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  • Custom Engraved Sword

    Custom Engraved Sword

    $204.00
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    Your brother has dreamed of having a sword and if you want to be on his good side forever, this is the way to do it. Not only will he be the proud owner of an actual sword a la the Roman empire with a hardwood hilt, he’ll have one engraved with his name and your choice of sigil.  
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  • 100 Must Play Video Games Scratch Off Poster

    100 Must Play Video Games Scratch Off Poster

    $19.95
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    A dude that can’t get enough video games will have even more to play with this poster on the wall. It’s interactive, much like his favorite games, and challenges him to play all 100 hidden beneath its silver squares. The poster is A2 size, making it stand out on any wall.
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  • Ultimate Toys For Men

    Ultimate Toys For Men

    $95.00
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    He’s another year older and it’s about time he started emptying his bank account by buying some classy sh*t. Ultimate Toys for Men will give him a wishlist of exquisite items that will make his mouth water. From cars to classic watches, everything that would fulfill a man’s wildest dreams is in this book.
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  • World’s Okayest Brother Funny Shirt

    World’s Okayest Brother Funny Shirt

    $14.99
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    There are a lot of brothers in the world, too many to count, really, and so to call him the best ever would be a little forward. He’s probably the world’s okayest, though, right? At least he will be when he’s wearing this awesome shirt.
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  • A Personalized Comic Book

    A Personalized Comic Book

    $59.99
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    He’s dreamed of being a superhero since the two of you first watched Saturday morning cartoons. Turn him into one with a personalized comic book. This one has so many customization options ranging from only a cover featuring his face to a full eight-page adventure.  
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  • Atlas Travel Journal

    Atlas Travel Journal

    $25.00
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    A bro who’s always on the go can keep track of his journeys with the atlas travel journal. In addition to a ton of pages in an elegant leather-wrapped notebook, the set includes a piece of cloth with a world map printed on it that makes a great decoration.
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  • Cereal Killer Funny Bowl

    Cereal Killer Funny Bowl

    $26.99
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    Cooking isn’t really his forte and you can poke fun at him by giving him a bowl dedicated to his favorite meal. This cereal killer bowl is large enough to accommodate a dinner-sized helping of cereal and milk and is available in two colors.
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  • Nostalgic Handheld Video Game Set

    Nostalgic Handheld Video Game Set

    $32.98
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    All these newfangled video game systems are great but a brother that craves something more nostalgic will adore this handheld. It’s packed with over 100 games with simple graphics and goals like the games you used to play on your Gameboy.
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  • Disassembled iPhone Shadowbox

    Disassembled iPhone Shadowbox

    $88.90
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    Your nerdy AF brother will be so excited by this equally nerdy shadowbox display. The display can be made to feature almost any iPhone or iDevice and measures 14.5″x14.5″ in size.  
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  • Long Distance Brother Custom Mug

    Long Distance Brother Custom Mug

    $28.95
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    Give a sentimental guy a sappy but sweet symbol of your affection with this personalized mug. The state you and your brother live in will be painted on the side, and the cities you’re in will be connected with a heart. Any time your bro sees it, he’ll think of you and the fun times you’ve had.  
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  • Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

    Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

    $26.99
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    All these newfangled video game systems are great but a brother that craves something more nostalgic will adore this handheld. It’s packed with over 100 games with simple graphics and goals like the games you used to play on your Gameboy.
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  • Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green with Ball Return

    Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green with Ball Return

    $49.99
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    Getting your brother a putting green for his birthday can be dangerous, you run the risk of him being better than you at golf the next time you hit the links. But if you’re lucky, he’ll invite you over to use the set, which has an adjustable hill, putting guides, and more to improve his game.
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  • Decision Flip Coin

    Decision Flip Coin

    $11.99
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    Save your brother’s relationship with a tiny token. How is that possible? When he and his wife or GF are arguing over who should pick something for dinner or who’s right in an argument, the decision coin can make the choice for them.
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  • Fold Out Mario Lego Set

    Fold Out Mario Lego Set

    $260.28
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    Power up his Lego collection with a cool video game-inspired kit made just for adults. This fold-out question mark displays four hallmarks of the Mario world. The collectible piece has over 2000 pieces and when he wants it to be more discrete, the worlds pack neatly into the question mark cube.
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  • I Wrote A Book About You

    I Wrote A Book About You

    $15.95
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    You don’t have to be a bestselling author to tell your brother how much you care for him when you’ve got the prompts in “I Wrote a Book About You.” The book has more than 20 pages for you to doodle and muse about everything that makes your brother great.
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  • Personalized Face Socks

    Personalized Face Socks

    $12.99
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    One face isn’t enough for your brother, he needs to have a lot of faces floating around on his person all the time. With these socks, he’ll be in his own company all the time. The socks are breathable and comfy and coated tip to tip in his goofy face.
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  • Personalized Kick Ass Trophy

    Personalized Kick Ass Trophy

    $10.50
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    Give a truly kick-ass guy a trophy worthy of his achievements. When he stood up for you as a kid or if he always lets you crash on his couch, this is what he needs. Add up to two lines of text to personalize the golden trophy.  
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  • Vegan Leather Wine Tote

    Vegan Leather Wine Tote

    $98.95
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    This vegan leather tote is supposed to be for wine but do you know what else it might be good for? Bottles of liquor, which are about the same size as wine bottles. The high-quality bags come in several rich colors to suit any brother’s style.
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  • How to Make Sushi Comic Book

    How to Make Sushi Comic Book

    $34.99
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    When all else fails and you’re really not sure what to get him, a potato will do. He’ll be confused and probably happy to see the spud show up in his mailbox, especially with it’s got a handwritten message on it that’s just for him.
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  • Engraved Pint Glass

    Engraved Pint Glass

    $21.99
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    Since he’s the only one he’s serving at his home bar, he only needs one glass. This engraved pint will be perfect. It’s heavy-duty and not likely to break if he knocks it over. The design is laser engraved so it’ll never fade and includes his picture and nickname.
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  • Massage Oil and Roller

    Massage Oil and Roller

    $17.95
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    He can be the swolest guy in the world but it’s tough to show off that physical prowest to the ladies if he can’t move those giant, sore muscles. With this massage oil and roller set, he can roll away any aches and pains while infusing his skin with a moisturizing oil that’ll leave it supple and soft.
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  • Amazon Alexa Echo Smart Glasses

    Amazon Alexa Echo Smart Glasses

    $189.99
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    You can bet that your brother will be pretending to be a secret agent with these Alexa smart glasses on. They’ve got polarized lenses to protect his eyes, bone conduction sound technology he can use to listen to music and audiobooks, and all the functionality of Alexa to ask for directions, send texts, and more.
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  • Prank Money Wad

    Prank Money Wad

    $12.99
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    Your brother’s eyes are going to bug out of his head when you hand him this wad of cash. That’s when you should run. As soon as he realizes this wad is fake, he’s going to want to punch you.  
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  • Exotic Meat Jerky Sticks

    Exotic Meat Jerky Sticks

    $27.99
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    Your bro is trying to get swole, give him a little help with delicious protein-packed meat. In this jerky bouquet, he’ll find exotic flavors that he can’t usually get down at the gas station like ostrich, kangaroo, and alligator.
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  • Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

    Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

    $229.99
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    Your bro needs some ice cream to go with his birthday cake and he can make his own personal pint with the Ninja Creami. And he can make more than ice cream, with the touch of a button it uses innovative Creamerizer technology to whip up a full pint of seven mouthwatering types of frozen dessert.
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  • I Think You’re An @$$Hole Funny Candle

    I Think You’re An @$$Hole Funny Candle

    $14.99
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    This candle speaks only the truth and chances are both you and your brother will agree on the sentiment. Make his nasty-ass apartment smell a little better by selecting a soothing aroma for the hand-poured soy wax gag gift.
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  • The Comfy Blanket Sweatshirt

    The Comfy Blanket Sweatshirt

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    Warm your brother’s heart and body with a blanket sweatshirt that will be his new football-watching uniform. Perfect for indoor or outdoor wear, the sweatshirt hangs down to his knees, has a pocket for snacks, and a hood to block out light when it’s naptime.
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  • Meat Card Personalized Beef Jerky

    Meat Card Personalized Beef Jerky

    $27.50
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    Tell your brother you love him the manly way, with meat. You’ll have 100 laser-engraved characters to work with so make sure your message is something savory and spicy, just like beef!  
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  • Personalized Miniature Replica Of Your Car

    Personalized Miniature Replica Of Your Car

    $94.99
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    He loves his car more than he loves you, sorrynotsorry, so treat him to a mini version of his baby that he’ll want to take everywhere. This custom replica of his car sits on a Hot Wheels base so he can race it around a table, and can be made for any make and model.  
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  • World’s Dopest Brother Funny Mug

    World’s Dopest Brother Funny Mug

    $19.97
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    A brother that always shares his weed deserves to be called out for what he is, the dopest brother there is. He’ll appreciate this mug, not just when he’s sipping from it in the morning, but when he’s eating Cheetos out of it with a case of the munchies.
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  • Black+Decker Bev Cocktail Machine

    Black+Decker Bev Cocktail Machine

    $299.00
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    A man should not have to mix his own drinks on his own birthday and he won’t have to with the Bev. The bartender on demand draws from up to five bottles of liquor or mixers, is compatible with pods to add flavors, and makes cocktails in his choice of four sizes.
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  • Personalized Engraved Lighter

    Personalized Engraved Lighter

    $19.99
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    Even if he’s not lighting blunts or cigarettes, it can be important for a man to have a lighter on his person. Your brother will be able to commit arson any time with this elegant lighter in his pocket. There are several engraving options available, as well as a few different color styles.
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  • JBL Charge 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

    JBL Charge 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

    $99.95
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    Pump up the jams, even underwater, with an IPX7 waterproof speaker from JBL. The Charge 3 works via Bluetooth and can connect to other speakers to add some even more sound to the party. The battery lasts for up to 20 hours and the speaker doubles as an external battery for your phone.
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  • Personalized Leather Travel Bag and Dopp Kit

    Personalized Leather Travel Bag and Dopp Kit

    $99.81
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    It’s about time your brother started acting as sophisticated as his age would suggest he should. With this personalized leather travel bag and Dopp kit, he’ll have the elevated style he craves. The stunning bag is crafted from vegan leather, not that you can tell, and has dozens of thread colors available for the monogram.  
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  • F*cking History: 111 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School

    F*cking History: 111 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School

    $18.00
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    Make your brother into a legend with a personalized bobblehead figurine. Usually only reserved for athletic superstars, a bobblehead is a cool way to show off his best asset (his face) and the body of your choice (could be Superman). The bobbleheads are handmade and stand at about 8″ tall.
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  • Brother Morse Code Bracelet

    Brother Morse Code Bracelet

    $13.95
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    Tell him that you’ll always have his back by hanging out with him all the time on his wrist. This clever Morse code bracelet will touch his heart and be a symbol of the genuine friendship that the two of your share.  
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