Top 10 Christmas Gift ideas of 2015

Nathanial Post, Staff Writer

With Christmas right around the corner many gift givers are struggling to find the perfect gift. Below, several options are reviewed and ranked.

10. LEGO products and play sets

LEGO has always been a popular Christmas gift for kids and adults, and this year is no exception. With new LEGO toys themed after Jurassic World and Star Wars, these creative play sets find their way onto many lists to Santa this year.

9. Go Pro Hero 4

As the picture quality of cameras continues to increase, while the camera itself shrinks, the Go Pro provides the best of both worlds. As the popularity of larger handheld cameras begins to fade, and the iPhone is not the best option, many people will be asking for a Go Pro to capture exciting moments in their lives.

8. Fitbit Flex

The Fitbit has been the backbone of many people’s exercise routines, and as staying active and healthy has become a more common standard, people are asking for the Fitbit to help them maintain active lifestyles.

7. Hover Board

With the recent passing of the exact date in which Marty McFly and Doc traveled to the future in Back to the Future Part II, certain aspects of that futuristic vision came to life and mainstream popularity. One such byproduct of this hi-tech ideal was the 2-wheeled hover boards that have taken people by storm. Watch out for all of the knockoff versions though, especially since these advanced pieces of technology carry a large price tag.

6. Video Game Consoles

Many gaming enthusiasts, whether they be sports, first-person shooter, or RPG fans, are all talking about what’s new in gaming this Christmas. The Xbox One, PS4, and Wii U all make great gift options for all ages. Be on the lookout for top-selling games like Fallout 4, Star Wars Battlefront, Super Smash Bros., and Super Mario Maker this year to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

5. Darth Vader action figure

Star Wars is back and better than ever this December with the upcoming release of the seventh film in the series. The Star Wars fad has accordingly resurfaced, and Star Wars toys are in high demand, especially the Vader figure.

4. Kitchen/Household Items

These items always seem to be high on people’s lists, especially those in college or beyond. Buy that special someone a frying pan this Christmas, because who doesn’t love a nice frying pan?

3. Apple Watch

First the iPod, then the iPhone, then the iPad, and now the Apple Watch! This fashionable and helpful accessory is a highly sought after tech gift this year, similar to the fit-bit, but more desired because of the brand recognition of Apple.

2. Clothing

Christmas can be the best of times and the worst of times when it comes to getting new clothes. Regardless of the risk of getting that ugly sweater from that one aunt you barely know, lots of people still want new clothes for Christmas to show off all the latest styles after the holiday vacation.

1. The Camera Drone

Drones! Everyone wants one! Whether it’s to fly around, take cool aerial shots, or see what the neighbors are up to at any time of day, the number one most requested gift this Christmas is a drone. As of late, they have been used more often in more places, and it seems that everyone wants to get home their hands on these contraptions.