What's a fun electronics related gift for 2012?
Have you heard of Logiblocks?



Each block is a simple function, and you can easily create circuits by plugging these things together. The blocks in the picture are configured as a burglar alarm, something I used to love making when I was a kid. You can also make robots, spy stuff, etc.



There's also Tinker Forge



This is a great stacking system which lets you build all kinds of robotics systems, and even connect them up to your PC, iPhone etc. And even has a wireless link.



And don't forget Cubelets



Each cube can do a different thing, drive, sense, etc. Plug them together and make a robot.