Madballs and Flux Capacitors - Totally 80's Gifts

The year, 1985. The year that the flux capacitor made time travel possible and the term “1.21 Gigawatts!” entered the American pop culture lexicon. For children of the eighties, an archaic Back to the Future reference or the words Wacky Wall Crawlers might evoke warm childhood memories – or for some, blank looks. Assuming you are, or at least know, a sentimental type – here are our novelty gift picks reminiscent of the greatest decade – the eighties.

Back To The Future Flux Capacitor Replica - $220.00
At $220, this is no cheap novelty gift, but for the die-hard Back to the Future fan, one would be hard pressed to find a more heart-warming gift.

Etch A Sketch - $12.99
The Etch a Sketch has never really gone out of style. An inexpensive and useful tool for drawing a diagram of the Flux Capacitor.

Madballs - $5.95
Nothing says “I hate you” like the world’s most grotesque and ineffectual “ball.” Still, millions of Americans bought these things in the eighties, and a 2007 re-release must satisfy some sort of demand.

Editor’s Pick: Novelty gifts are at their best when they’re both fun and cheap. For the avid eighties enthusiast, opt for the Etch A Sketch. For the more refined gifts, check out our Men’s Holiday Gift Guide.

		John W. DeFeo e. jdefeo(at)debonairmag.com John W. DeFeo is the co-founder of Debonair Magazine. He lives and works in New York city and loves advertising, movies, and art. You can view a sample of his creative works at www.johnwdefeo.com. For more articles by John, click his photo.