Unusual Gifts

Absinthe and Flamethrowers

Add some excitement and danger to your otherwise mundane existence with 'Absinthe and Flamethrowers' (£12.33).  This book contains projects such as knife-throwing, eating fugu (highly toxic blowfish sushi) and building a flamethrower.  The theory maintained in the book is that ...

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Whisky Stones

Ice is the enemy of the whisky drinker, as it melts it waters down the delicate flavours. These whisky soapstones ($20) chill in the freezer quickly and when added to whisky, will cool without affecting the taste. I wish I ...

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Supercar Competition Gift Vouchers

If you can't afford to buy your friend the latest Ferrari, do the next best thing - buy them tickets to win a supercar! You've probably seen the competitions in the airports - well now you can play online from £20 ...

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Barack Obama Action Figure

Thanks to the voters of November 4th '08 you can now get a little bit of 'Yes we can' on your desk with this 6" Barack Obama Action Figure (£12.99). Imagine the fun one could have with the must have presidential ...

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Powerball Neon Pro

The Powerball (£14.99) is a hand gyroscope that spins as you rotate your wrist.  The faster you rotate your wrist, the faster the internal rotor spins, creating a numbing inertia that strengthens your wrists and arms.  Beneficial for golfers, musicians, ...

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Wisdom

A book (£18) by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Andrew Zuckerman photographed, filmed and interviewed 50 of the world's great icons over the age of 65 asking seven questions and documenting their candid responses with the idea that the greatest gift ...

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2009 Bubble Calendar

If you love to pop bubble wrap, this calendar is for you.  Start every day with a pop with this fun, unusual 2009 calendar ($29.95). Measuring 48"x18", this calendar is BIG. Found via FreshTrend

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You Doo Doll

The You Doo Doll first found fame on Dragon's Den when creator Sarah Lu won investment from Deborah Meaden. The You Doo Doll (£9.95) lets you create a doll of yourself, your friend, or anyone else for that matter using the ...

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The Cars of James Bond

22 movies over 40 years.  Who hasn't heard of James Bond?  The latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace is currently the #1 film at the cinemas, and any James Bond fan will be expecting merchandise for Christmas. This DVD (£8.98) has ...

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Hotel Chocolat Chocolate Dipping Adventure

Hotel Chocolat make amazing chocolate, and constantly innovate to come up with perfect gift ideas.  This chocolate dipping adventure (£12) contains a tub of dark chocolate and a tub of milk chocolate, with various goodies to dip in them.

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