1938 Model Daisy Red Rider BB Repeater

Occasionally we at Gift Fella are thrilled to find out that a cherished item from our childhood still remains alive and well today.

And the rediscovery of the Daisy 1938 Model Red Rider BB Repeater - $33.00 has us a bit choked up, to be honest.

Did your guy grow up in a rural envirionment? If so, he probably had one of these.

If not, he certainly wanted one of these. Bonus ponts for you if you already recognized the Red Rider as the object of little Ralphie Parker's abject desire in the 1983 movie, "A Christmas Story."

On to the specs:

• Action: Lever cocking, spring air
• Caliber: .177 (4.5mm) BB
• Sights: Blade and ramp front, adjustable open rear.
• Stock/Forearm: Stained solid wood with lariat logo and burnished forearm band.
• Receiver: Stamped metal. Saddle ring with leather thong.
• Capacity: 650 shot
• Safety: Crossbolt trigger block
• Barrel: Smooth bore steel
• Muzzle Velocity: 280 fps.
• Max. Shooting Distance: 195 yds.
• Overall Length: 35.4 in.
• Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Again, ladies, the point is not to ask why in the world would he possibly want a Red Rider BB Gun?

The point is his major shock and adoration for your taking the time and effort (OK, maybe we helped) to not only discover a classic return-to-your-childhood gift, but to figure out where to get your hands on one.

Be Like Bond

James Bond actors come and go. But for our money, Sean Connery is the only one there ever was. When we stand in front of the mirror (when you are not around, of course) and throw a steely glance toward our reflection, the next line always comes with our best Scottish accent.

"Bond. James Bond."

Now, we can't walk around toting the Walther PPK (that's a gun) that Sean/James brandished so effectively in the movies. And we can't drive the various cars he drove, either. But our wrist can look like James' wrist. Which can be enough, sometimes.

James Bond made famous the classic Rolex Submariner automatic watch. But those cost over $3,000.00. And we are thinking your guy has probably not been THAT good lately.

But there is a wonderful watchmaker named Invicta who has created an homage to the Rolex Submariner, and they call it their Invicta 8926 Coin Bezel Diver's Watch ($139.).

Now, hold it just a minute. This is NOT a cheapo Rolex knockoff. We hate those. They masquerade as the real thing but are, in fact, junk. They SAY Rolex. They are junk.

This watch is styled very close to the Submariner, but is clearly labeled as an Invicta. And under the hood, there is a very good automatic movement, which means it does not need winding. Nor does it need batteries. It uses the normal movement of your guy's wrist to wind itself constantly.

And, because any guy worth his salt likes to watch gears spin, the 21-jewel movement has a display back (the back of the watch is clear) to watch it work.

Your guy will look just like James Bond from the wrist down, and the bonus is the Invicta 8926 is a very good watch. In fact, it was recently named the best watch under $200 - which includes some very stiff competition - by one of the leading watch forums on the 'net.

As far as automatic mechanical watches go, it may be the very best watch for the money out there.

Oh, and one more thing. Invicta makes a version of the 8926 with a scalloped-edge bezel. It is less expensive, but you do not want that one. The coin edge looks like the Submariner. We know it is an illusion (just like us pretending to be Mr. Connery) but the differerent bezel is enough to shatter it. Hope you understand.

Welcome to Gift Fella!

First, congratulations. By finding Gift Fella you are already ahead of the pack. You stand a very good chance of really scoring some major points on your next special occasion. Gift Fella is a blog (secretly) run by men, but meant for women. We feel your pain. We understand that we men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. That's why we're here. And hopefully, that is why you're here.

Yes, we know we would be so much easier to shop for if he would just communicate once in a while. Sadly, that's not going to happen. And heaven help you if you are looking for help from his friends. They almost certainly do not want to help you shop for him. And if they do, you should be very - VERY - suspicious of their interest in this activity. While we are at it, he should probably get some new friends, anyway. But we can't help you there.

What we can do is to scour the web (and our dusty, primitive little minds) to come up with gift ideas that will knock his socks off. We do the work. And you get the credit.

Think of us as your secret weapon. We don't sell anything. But if the gift is available online, we will point you in the right direction. Some gifts (some of the best ones, actually,) are not things at all, but activities, experiences or just inspired mindsets. We'll help on those, too. But pulling them off won't be as easy as clicking on a link and whipping out the Visa.

And, speaking of our ideas, you should know that some of them might seem a little weird. That's kind of the point, actually. We males are different animals. And you could never hope to know some of this stuff without a glimpe at the other team's playbook. In the process of browsing this site you will likely find out quite a bit about the inner workings of your guy's mind, such as it is. Maybe more than you really want to know. Try not to laugh out loud at him if you are at work.

And yes, we know you are probably wondering if we have a sister site for men who desperately need help to buy for women. Well, we are working on it. But Lord knows we can only do one thing at a time. (Truth be told, that gives us enough trouble as it is.) And we are eminently underqualified to tell him what to buy for you. But we are seeking out professional (i.e., female) help and we will let you know as soon as we go live.

It will be up to you to figure out how subtle you want to be about letting him know how to fiind it.