The most surprising gift I got today was a 1:24 scale model kit of the Delorean from Back to the Future II. Looks quite accurate too. I don't build physical models (at least I haven't since I was a kid, and I sucked at it then), but I'll have to give this one a shot.
The person who got it for me knew I don't really build models, but they knew I'd appreciate it whether I decided to build it or not.