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Gifts Guide UK
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:53:24 +0000Sleek, light and tougher than tough, the MiLi protective case has a built in battery hidden within its smooth hard shell case and is rechargeable with a USB cable. You can plug your MiLi and your iPhone in at the same time. Phew… about time someone thought of a way to avoid the bore of separate batteries and chargers! Offering twice the battery life of the iPhone, the MiLi is… well let’s face it, it’s genius. It doesn’t stop there either; the MiLi can charge two iPhones at one time.
Ideal As: Fathers Day Present Ideas, Gadgets, Xmas Gifts Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:40:43 +0000Come on, let us hear it now! Oooh! Aaaahh! Because you can’t have a real fireworks display without all those oooh’s and aaahh’s now can you? And that’s exactly what you’ll get with this incredible Sega Indoor Fireworks Projector; gasps of amazement all round. Forget the damp muddy fields, the inevitable pouring rain and the palm singeing sparklers… this beautiful Japanese import allows you to safely enjoy amazing displays right in your very own home!
Ideal As: Christmas Gift Ideas, Gadgets, Xmas Presents Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:13:44 +0000Hoverboard 2010X
Price: £12,000
Back to the future fans eat your little hearts out, some clever scientists over in Sweden have taken the science fiction and turned it into reality by creating a hoverboard that actually works. By using the earths magnetic core these clever boffins have fitted out the hoverboard 2010X with high powered magnets that repel away allowing the board to actually hover!
To gain motion you simply lean forward whilst strapped to the board and to slow down you simply lean back. Turning is very snowboard like and does ... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:54:31 +0000The Syma S107 comes complete with built in gyroscope (ooohh, fancy) which puts an end the endless spinning witnessed by many RC Helicopters. We didn't know what a gyroscope was either, but Google tells us it's is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, which means we're still actually none the wiser. What we do know is that a gyroscope combined with a RC helicopter is a perfect combination, delivering possibly the single most stabilized, easily manoeuvrable flight we've enjoyed in a long time.
Ideal As: Boys Toys, Birthday Gifts For Him, Gifts for Men Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:38:40 +0000They say dolphins are pretty intelligent creatures, though sadly we are going to have to disagree. See If dolphins were indeed that intelligent, they'd have got themselves one of these nifty Bladefish Sea Scooters by now.. giving us the dolphin version of a couch potato we imagine, as it lazes it's way through the ocean taking in the scenery. Diving is great, taking in the ocean from underwater is a magical experience, but all that exercise making us healthy as we swim down to depths of sea monsters? That's just not for us.
Ideal As: Boys Toys, Gadgets, Toys & Games Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:29:45 +0000This portable bbq can be folded away into it's very own carry case and taken with you anywhere you fancy. We love barbeques, we love wearing silly aprons and pretending for one day a year we can actually cook something that resembles an edible treat. Sadly we can't actually cook, though that isn't a reason to stop us trying and nor should the fact that barbeques are typically bulky metal beasts far to big to get to the places you really want them.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Barbeque Gifts, BBQ Presents, Lifestyle & Home Present Ideas. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:46:59 +0000We all love a nifty gadget and especially one that actually does something useful. This little gizmo however is rather special... With the Mobile Cinema DVD Projector at your disposal you can wield the kind of power over loved ones and peers that you’ve previously only dreamed of! Invite your pals round, plug in this LED projector with integrated DVD player and built in stereo speakers and away you go! Who needs to visit the local flea pit when they’ve got you as a friend / cinema proprietor?
Ideal As: Lifestyle & Home, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gadgets. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:02:44 +0000If you are a fan of nuts in general then you’re going to love this, The Peanut Butter Maker allows us all to open our own little pea-nutty production line…right in our own kitchens! Grab your nuts (Vintage Carry On film anyone?), throw them into the Peanut Butter Machine and stand back as the machine churns them up into warm, spreadable and extremely gorgeous peanut butter!
Ideal As: 30th Birthday Gifts, Lifestyle & Home, Christmas Present Ideas, Xmas Gifts. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:09:26 +0000To master the addict-a-ball you must guide your ball through a huge array of challenges, over platforms, through arches, down holes, vertical roll through's meaning you must twist and turn the ball up to 360 degree's in order to reach your goal. There are two versions available, the large has 138 numbered sections you have to work your way through with the travel version still sporting 100 numbered sections to conquer.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Christmas Gift Ideas, Fathers Day Presents, Office Toys, Kitsch & Daft, Secret Santa Gifts, Stocking Fillers, Xmas Presents. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:15:44 +0000Thankfully we don't all think like the Japanese and try to make everything smaller otherwise we'd never have been given this delight of a lollipop. Whilst good things may come in small packages, we can happily confirm that great things come in MEGA sized packages! 75 times larger than a standard Chupa Chup lollipop the Giant Chupa Chup is certainly a bit of a mouthful (go on - we dare you to try it - you know you want to!), just send us a picture if you do give it a try.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Christmas Gifts, Gifts For Her, Easter Gifts. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:23:13 +0000
Home to some of the world’s most useful, entertaining and affordable gadgets, gift ideas and gizmos. Over 250,000 happy customers can’t be wrong, Gizoo.co.uk offers a large selection of award winning products scoured from around the globe. We’re sure you’ll enjoy selecting from a unique range designed to make everyday tasks easier, make life more fun and even help to save the planet.
About Gizoo.co.uk
Originating in the year 2002 the entrepreneurs at Serif began sourcing PC gadgets to complement their existing software range. While away on their travels they came across ... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:31:30 +0000
Wouldn’t life be slightly dull without a few weird and wonderful toys and gadgets to play with along the way? As the good saying goes, getting old is inevitable, but growing up is optional. That’s why the Firebox elves scour the world, looking for the very latest gadgets, toys, games and other cool stuff for your amusement.
About Firebox.com
Firebox.com started out in early 1998 called hotbox.co.uk, an online retailer founded by university friends Michael Smith and Tom Boardman. Operating in Cardiff, the company saw rapid initial growth due to the huge ... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:50:31 +0000We doubt you need one, but Valentines Day is a great opportunity to show your loved one just how much you love them. We decided we’d take the hassle out of finding that ideal gift and have put together our fantastic Valentines Day Gifts For Him guide, which is far more help than an arrow in the bum from cupid.
Personalised Giant Beer Glass
A great gift for a thirsty man, our Engraved Giant Beer Glass can hold a whopping two and a half pints - sure to be a huge success! ... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:29:55 +0000Containing genuine reproductions of all the important news stories following their favourite football team, the Personalised Football Book features the biggest back page headlines from the teams history, detailed match reports, transfer speculation, player signings and of course all the board room dramas. This individually bound, hard back book is tabloid size (38 x 30cm) for convenient storage and handling and holds the historical news reports for your selected team.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts For Him, Fathers Day Gifts. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:31:21 +0000The moment you put your foot to the floor in the V8 vantage you feel ten years old again, this is how sports cars should perform. It's the moment boyhood fantasies come true and spending the day reenacting scenes from your favourite Bond movies (maybe without the spectacular crashes), is something you'll be telling the grandchildren about in years to come. Add to this the fact that you get to race this beautifully tuned sports car around the legendary Silverstone circuit, where you'll be following in the footsteps of F1 legends.
Categories: Experience Days, Gift Experiences. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:26:19 +0000The problem with blankets is that in order to do anything like read a book, change the TV channel, knit yourself a wooly jumper or drink a beer, you have to take your arms out from under the blanket, making them cold and defeating the point of having a blanket. The Slanket combats this by incorporating sleeves into the design of the blanket, meaning no more cold arms for you my friend.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts For Her, Mothers Day Gifts, Valentines Day Present Ideas. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:52:32 +0000A beautiful wicker hamper stuffed with mouth-watering sweets from your childhood. Sweets have changed a lot in the last 20 years, a penny sweet no longer costs a penny and the kids of today no longer visit the traditional sweet shop for a 1/4lb of Kola Kubes and a Curly Wurly. Gone are the E numbers and additives that sent us all hyper, and blue smarties just aren't the same these days.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Anniversary Gifts, Christmas Presents, Easter Gifts, Valentines Day Presents. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:50:14 +0000With a good majority of the Gifts Guide UK office being male, we must admit that it took us a little while to get this one. The Name a Rose gift pack contains some seeds and a certificate, which you give to your loved one as a present and tell them to name it... name the seeds? Fortunately we do work with a good group of girls who explained to us that this is the ultimate romantic gesture, and whilst we may not get it, that's certainly good enough for us.
Ideal As: Anniversary Gifts, Birthday Presents, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts for Girls, Mothers Day Gifts, Valentines Day Presents. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:20:50 +0000Terry has an infra red motion sensor which launches him into a tirade of potty mouth insults every time somebody approaches, which is especially amusing when it's the boss. If motion sensors aren't your thing then Terry comes with an "insult now" button which can launch him into his repertoire on demand, along with a "not-so-rude mode" and "safe mode" for when the mother in law comes to stay ... maybe.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Christmas Gifts, Gifts For Him, Stocking Fillers, Office Toys, Birthday Presents. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:05:26 +0000
I Want One Of Those, or IWOOT as we like to call them offer a range of quirky gifts, gadgets, experience days, photo gifts and gift ideas making them the perfect present buying solution for Christmas, birthdays, weddings or anniversaries. An ideal gift shopping solution for those ‘hard to shop for’ people you know.
About I Want One Of Those
Conceived in the year 1999 and launched as a live web entity at the start of the year 2000, I Want One Of Those has grown to become one of the UK’s ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:06:17 +0000There is probably no cuter way to dry your nails than a little plastic monkey who is always ready and waiting to blast a stream of cool air onto your nails whenever you need him too. We do imagine a real baby monkey sitting on your dressing table and blowing your nails dry might possibly be cuter, but we do think your going to get into a lot of trouble for trying to steal monkeys, so di it at your own peril.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts for Girls, Secret Santa Gifts, Presents For Her, Presents For Women, Stocking Fillers. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:21:01 +0000We all love to share our photographs with friends, family and loved ones but previously taking the photo album with you has been the only real option given technology hasn't given us a handy solution for photographs on the move. This is where the Tao Digital Photo Keychain steps in and takes its well deserved bow, featuring it's small yet pixel packed 1.5" digital screen this portable digital photo album fills the gap nicely.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Secret Santa Gifts, Fathers Day Gifts, Gadgets, Stocking Fillers. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:23 +0000We love Gummi Bears, but we've always felt that they have one fundamental problem, their just so tiny. Thankfully someone out there heard our plea and have you ever in your life seen anything as mouth watteringly, lipsmackingly, delicious looking as the Giant Gummi Bears they created? Welcome to Gummi Bear heaven, we hope you enjoy your stay! Finish the whole lot in one sitting then your dentist is undoubtedly going to have a heart attack.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts For Her, Anniversary Gifts, Easter Gifts, Gifts For Her, Secret Santa Gifts, Valentines Day Presents. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:19:52 +0000If a bug in the rug in snug, then the Snug Rug makes you more snug than a bug ... ummm Doug. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood? To be honest we don't know, we just thought we'd continue with the sillyrhymes because besides telling you that the Snug Rug is a blanket that has sleeves, we don't really have much else to add to this product description.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts For Her, Xmas Presents. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:40:34 +0000No your eyes aren't deceiving you, this is one Cupcake you are going to have to share with your friends. The Wilton Giant Cupcake Tin creates cupcakes that are over 20cm high and 21cm in diameter, making them the biggest cupcakes you are ever likely to see. The Giant Cupcake will serve around 12 people and will always be an original focal point at your party that will certainly get your guests talking.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Gifts For Girls, Mothers Day Presents, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts For Her, Xmas Gifts. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:29:36 +0000Designed by people who just knew there had to be a better way of being woken up in the morning, 30 minutes prior to when you need to be awoken the iWake-Up Sunrise Clock will start to get brighter and birghter, meaning by the time your due to be up the light is at full brightness and you've been lulled out of donut-land and into waking up naturally, which is pretty clever stuff indeed.
Ideal As A: Birthday Gift, Christmas Gift, Gadget, Xmas Present Idea, Lifystyle & Home Gifts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:45 +0000The iLogic Sound Hat puts an end to all that misery by allowing you to listen to your music on the go through its cleverly integrated speakers, just plug it into your ipod or MP3 player and away you go. The sound quality is simply awesome and with the added benefit that those around you won't be able to hear your tunes, you can drift away into musical oblivion without people prodding you on the train asking you to "turn it down young man".
Ideal As A: Birthday Gift, Christmas Gift, Gadget, Xmas Present Idea, Birthday Present. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:58 +0000On the grand scale of things, there's just not really much to enjoy about rain. Firstly it's wet, which is slightly annoying when you're caught out in it without an umbrella. But then umbrellas are rather dull themselves as they normally come in navy blue or black or some or some other dreary colour. Step up and take your bow Twilight Umbrella, we applaud you for making walking in the rain more entertaining than a spider on ice skates.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts For Her, Gifts For Women, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts For Her, Xmas Gifts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:59 +0000The Stealth Undercover Laptop Sleeve is cleverly designed with all the marking's you'd expect to see on your mail and takes laptops from 8" right up to 17", keeping them safe and secure using a well thought through Velcro strapping system... thingy. You can now sleep well at night knowing that your laptop is unlikely to be stolen unless the thieves in question have a fetish for manila envelopes, that or they've read this review of course. We like the Stealth Undercover Laptop sleeve and feel it would make an excellent gift.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents, Christmas Gift Ideas, Xmas Gifts. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:21:33 +0000The only gaming chair you are ever going to want, the i-eX was designed with adults in mind with a unique design providing back & neck support for that ideal gaming position. The i-eX is made from faux leather and has a structured bucket seat, panelled headrest, and arm support making this the ultimate gaming chair. The i-eX Gaming Chair and You, working in perfect gaming harmony.
Ideal As: Birthday Presents For Him, Gifts For Men, Christmas Gift Ideas, Boys Toys, Xmas Gifts. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:44:31 +0000Earbuds as they stand are pretty boring to look at with the 'iPod white' look about as stylish as corduroy pillows these days. Thankfully some clever soul decided that earbuds didn't have to be boring and came up with the Extraordinary Earbuds, which we think are pretty cool indeed. So you spend hours making yourself look good only to step out of the house with your boring old earbuds? We don't think so buster!
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Fathers Day Presents, Secret Santa Gifts, Stocking Fillers, Xmas Presents. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:35:59 +0000Hands up everybody who has a tendency to get far too drunk and lose their wallet... come on now be honest... Making long cold walks home at 2am in the morning a thing of the past, the Cash Stash Keychain is a nifty gadget which ensures you always have money for those unexpected emergencies. The Cash Stash Keychain is a waterproof, aircraft grade, aluminium keyring which keeps a bank note safety attached to your keychain.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Fathers Day Presents, Secret Santa Gifts, Stocking Fillers, Xmas Presents. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:44:29 +0000Imagine if you will carrying around in your bag a copy of War And Peace, Jane Austin’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’, Dante’s ‘Inferno’ and Herman Melville’s ‘Moby-Dick’, along with 10 other books of your choice, not very practical eh?
The Foxit eSlick Fe-01 E-Reader allows you to download your favourite novels in eBook form and take them with you without doing the Hunchback of Notre Dame impression associated with carrying so many books!
It’s super slim, ultra lightweight and comes complete with a 2GB memory card capable of holding many of your favourite ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:01 +0000We could think of little else we would rather do than play with a RC helicopter, then we we're introduced to the Nighthawk Remote Control Helicopter and our eyes were well and truly opened. What's special about this RC helicopter is that it allows you to fly in the dark, which is simply awesome! Decked out completely in black the Nighthawk comes complete with LEDs to light your flight path in the dark, adding a new dimension to RC helicopter flying.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts For Him, Christmas Present Ideas, Boys Toys, Gadgets, Fathers Day Gifts. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:41:49 +0000The Pandigital Photo Scanner is a nifty gadget that allows you to scan your photographs with ease straight onto your computer or memory card that you can pop into your digital photo frame bringing back the memories of old instantly. A flatbad scanner is all well and good but does become a little tiresome trying to align your photos so they don't come out depressingly wonky.
Ideal As: Birthday Gifts, Anniversary Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Fathers Day Gifts, Gadgets, Wedding Gifts.
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