1.  Telescopes. Planet Fun is the perfect place to purchase your first telescope or upgrade to a new model.  Our staff members are trained to answer any questions you have and outfit you with the telescope that best suits your needs.  This holiday season is a great time for your family to look up and enjoy the skies above. Price $279.95 and up

2.  Star Rocket. The Star Rocket uses baking soda and vinegar to create a rocket at home.   This assembly kit can shoot up to 200 ft and is a great introduction to chemistry and physics. Price: $24.95

3.  Newton’s Cradle. This stylish desktop activity demonstrates the fundamentals of Newton’s theory and is a cool gift idea for executive-types, educators and the hard to shop for. Price: $7,95, $16.95

4.  My First Science Kit. Enjoy several fun science activities like a color mixing lab, 10 science experiments, a lab to grow crystals in 24 different hues and a tube that lets you capture a rainbow. Price: $19.95

5.  Puzzleball Earth. Take your geography lesson for a spin with the amazing three-dimensional puzzle globe. Featuring 540 curved pieces that form a solid, smooth globe when assembled.  This puzzle will not just be fun to put together but useful for years to come. Price: $49.95

6.  Santa vs. The Snowman 3D DVD. This classic holiday tale can come home with you this season.  Cuddle up to the TV with your 3D glasses (included) and watch how the Snowman and his minions go to battle with Santa to stake claim on the North Pole. Price: $19.95

7.  Star Theatre 2, Your Own Planetarium. Transform your room into an amazing 360 degree planetarium and listen as you are taken on an audio tour of the night sky. Price: $39.95

8.  Marshmallow Shooter. The sweetest way to wage battle is with this marshmallow shooter that can shoot up to 30 ft.  Great fun for the whole family and you don’t have to worry about shooting an eye out. Price: $24.95

9.  Planet Earth, The Complete Collection. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth’s most extreme habitats. Price: $99.95

10.  Clark Planetarium Gift Cards and Memberships. Can’t decide what to get?  Gift cards and memberships are the perfect gift.  Our memberships cater to any family size and have great benefits.  Gift cards can be purchased in increments of $20, $25, $50 and $100.

After much review, we’re featuring our top 10 gift ideas, complete with a link to video taken at Planet Fun by our friends Fisher & Peggy from Today’s 106.5. Be sure to check out the video to see the shocking good fun they had while they were here.

Come by and test the products yourself; but if you can’t come in, be sure to browse our products at Planet Fun online, then call us to place your order.

Without further delay,  here are our top 10 gift ideas for this season:

10. Hoberman Spheres: These expandable spheres make engineering fun! The original Hoberman Sphere expands to 30” and kids and adults can’t put it down! Price: $34.95

9. Solar System in My Room: Cool Science and fun too! Solar System in My Room goes over the light fixture on the ceiling. You can then remotely control the movement of the planets. Price: $49.95

8. AirZooka: Laugh in amusement as you mess up someone’s hair or ruffle their shirt. AirZooka is the “fun gun” that blows a harmless ball of air towards any person or object.  Price: $17.95- $24.95

7. Science Kits: The perfect gift to spark the interest of a young mind. Our wide variety of science kits lets kids investigate everything from building an FM radio to performing weather experiments. Price: $9.95 – $49.95

6. Hexbugs: These cute little robotic critters are great gifts for the Kids! The Original Hexbug runs away from noise or your touch. The Crab Hexbug runs from the light or sound. The Inchworm Hexbug is remote controlled. Prices: $12.95, $16.95, and $22.95

5. Giantmicrobes: Shown at 1 million times actual size, these plush germs give you an up-close look at germs from typhoid fever to mad cow disease. It’s a great gag gift that provides laughs and learning. Price: $7.95

4. R/C Flying Saucer: This remote controlled copter-like flying saucer is a Planet Fun store favorite! The staff love to fly it and share with customers. With flashing LED lights, it looks like a UFO as it hovers! Price: $25.95

3. Lightning Reaction Revenge: Have a shocking good time with this new version of the Lightning Reaction game. Control who gets shocked, but beware of those who seek revenge. Price: $29.95

2. Telescopes: Let the staff at Planet Fun help you find the perfect telescope for your stargazing needs. With a wide variety of telescopes and accessories, you can find everything you need to view the heavens. Price: $249.99 – $1999.99

1. Clark Planetarium Gift Cards: Can’t decide? Give the gift of flexibility with a gift card. Available in the store or online in $20, $25, $50 and $100 amounts.