Unusual gifts for men.

Put your house at the centre of the map with one of these personalised jigsaw puzzles. Available in either a 255 piece or a bigger and more challenging 400 piece version, you can choose which type of map you’d like to puzzle over. Ordinance survey, street map, satellite view or even Victorian for the history [...]

Buy some solar panels for a poor family in rural Peru and they’ll be able to generate their own electricity. It lets them light their homes – which means their children get a better quality of life – and it also enables them to generate themselves an income by spinning alpaca wool for example. Check [...]

For the man who’s always putting his foot in his mouth, here’s something more comfortable to slip his socks into. From the Freud museum in London, these comedy slippers are a great unusual gift for a Dad who knows everything and is always happy to dish out any advice! Just make sure he doesn’t charge [...]

As seen in Vogue Magazine, this striking Neil Havana watch makes a real fashion statement for the style-conscious man with everything. With an orange leather strap, classic sunray dial and matching silver bezel, this Chronograph watch also includes a 24 hour minidial, minature second dial and a stopwatch.

This bespoke handcrafted Backgammon set beautifully designed by Geoffrey Parker will add a touch of luxury to any games night. The chips and the case can be personalised and made in your choice of colour – and the whole set displays a stunning attention to detail and hand-finished quality. The board is inlayed with Dolphin [...]

Take your music with you with one of these Jawbone JAMBOX bluetooth speakers. And although it’s small enough to fit in your pocket, it packs a mighty punch. The hi-tech speakers produce an almighty 85 decibels with a fantastic sound quality at both the bass and treble ends. The Jambox comes in a choice of [...]

These gorgeous ipod docks/speakers are handcrafted from wood and are a stylish alternative to electric versions that we’ve got at home. The koostik iPod and iPad speakers use completely natural acoustics to amplify the device’s inbuilt speakers – much like a guitar works. They come in a range of walnut, cherry and maple – plus [...]

Keep your precious laptop or Macbook hidden in plain sight by disguising it with this cunning envelope style case. From the outside it looks like the kind of tatty envelope that potential thieves or muggers wouldn’t take any notice of, but it’s actually made from a strong tear-proof and water-proof fabric and has a protective [...]

Handcrafted into a beautiful natural flame shape, this stunning wine rack will make a great focal point in any kitchen or dining room. Each one is designed and crafted by hand so each rack is as unique as the reclaimed timber it is carved from. The wine rack holds 15 bottles and is sanded multiple [...]

Protect your most precious gadget with this bullet-proof vest of a case. Its deceptively sleek design belies how tough this iPhone case is. It was developed by the people behind the black box technology iin aeroplanes and the case has over $1m of research and development behind it. This bad boy makes your iPhone dirtproof, [...]

Travel in style with this beautiful monogrammed washed canvas holdall. Available in two colours, each with a detachable retro striped strap, the bag can be personalised with his initials or his name. Perfect for weekends away, and instantly recognisable on the airport luggage carousel, this bag makes an understated but classy addition to any man’s [...]

Let’s face it, no matter how much of everything a man has, there’s one thing we all have in common. Unless you’re Simon Cowell – in which case you’ve probably got someone to wipe it for you. Louis Walsh springs instantly to mind for some reason. If you’ve ever wanted to be just like Simon [...]

What a mug. A clever design means the dangerous days of men juggling their hot tea with piles of biscuits are officially over. The Dunk Mug, designed by British designer Dominic Skinner, not only looks sleek in any home, but it’s functional  too.  It provides an inbuilt space to store those biccies as they wait [...]

Help the man who has everything take a retro trip down memory lane with this funky t-shirt.  It’s designed to inspire him and his mates as they reminisce about days of old, playing Pac Man at the arcades long before the Play Stations and Wiis of this world took over. The smart graphic design is [...]

It’s perhaps no surprise that these beautifully stylish Cognac glasses have been best-sellers over the past five-years. Truly a great gift for the Cognac-drinking man who has everything, they have been designed with both function and elegance in mind. Each glass is shaped to sit snugly in a man’s hand whilst holding the perfect volume [...]

A little box of cheese heaven for your favourite fromage-phile! The Ultimate Pong Cheese Box contains four of Pong’s pong-iest cheeses. They’re not for the faint of heart or the squeamish of stomach as these are some of the smelliest cheeses around. Included in the selection box is Epoisses de Bourgogne (banned from the Paris [...]

If your man is a connoisseur of the visual arts, or just wants a nice picture to match his sofa – a limited edition art print can make a great gift. Allposters has a selection of genuine art prints from celebrated artists like Warhol, Hirst, Picasso, Rothko, Lichtenstein and Pollock. They also have a great [...]

This hardcover book and DVD is a great gift idea for the man who loves his history and biography books and TV programmes. The DVD contains historical footage of 20 of the most iconic speehces of the Twentieth Century, and it is accompanied by the book which also has over 30 other speeches in addition. [...]

Guaranteed to raise a smile, this retro Beatles-inspired Sergeant Pepper Mill will bring a humorous bit of flavour to your meal or dinner party. This jolly chap can dispense salt or pepper, and you can adjust the knob at the top to choose between course or fine grains. The pepper mill makes a great centre [...]

If there’s three of you in your relationship – you, your man, and his favourite sporting icon – then why not treat him to a unique piece of signed sports memorabilia. Icons has a great range of signed shirts, photos, boots and other items from some of the biggest names in sport. From World Cup [...]

This handy non-slip pad will keep your smartphone or sat-nav in place on your dashboard whilst you’re driving from A to B. It will keep a firm grip on your valuable gadgets – even on a vertical surface. And it does it all with the  magical power of friction so there’s no adhesive involved. The [...]

These portable projectors are going to be one of the gadgets of 2012. Simply plug it into your iPhone 4 and you can instantly transform any room into a gallery or cinema. It’s a powerful projector that will turn the nearest wall into a 60 inch screen for your photos and videos. Not only that, [...]

Whether it’s for ordering another beer in Barcelona, or for conquering commerce in China – learning a new language can be a fun and incredibly rewarding experience. As technology advances, language learning is entering the 21st century so there’s no need for dusty old textbooks or evening classes. Rosetta Stone are a popular option. Their [...]

You can tell a lot about a man by the power of his torch – and this is the one that policemen use! The Lenser Police Tech Focus is a small, lightweight torch yet it’s incredibly powerful. It uses LED technology for a brilliant white light that leaves much bigger and bulkier torches in the [...]

A great Christmas present for the footy loving man who wants to wrap up in style. These 100% cashmere wool scarves are available in a range of colours (all set in a great retro stripe pattern) and are beautifully presented in a gift box. There’s 30 colour options that cover most English and Scottish football [...]

This beautifully personalised poster present is a great gift for the man who has everything. You can customise each line to capture the loves of his life – whether that’s his favourite food, his beloved footy team or some of the places he’s been. It’s available in three sizes and they’ll send you a proof [...]

‘Four candles – no, handles for forks.’ If he’s a Two Ronnies or Monty Python fan then one of these stylish T-shirts might be just his thing. Each one has a simple illustrated design which is likely to only be understood by fellow classic comedy lovers! Shown here is the Four Candles T-shirt, but there’s [...]

The Air Swimmers shark magically ‘swims’ through the air by propelling its tail back and forth. It’s a helium balloon with a difference as you can use the radio control to make it move up and down, left and right. The shark glides through the air silently and gracefully – great for surprising house guests [...]

A perfect present for the man who likes a proper cup of coffee – the Aerobie Aeropress is a revolutionary way to make the perfect cup every time.  Simply put a couple of scoops of your favourite coffee in the top, stick a filter in (included) and pour in some hot water and push the [...]

Speakers don’t have to be those boring black cubes that sit on your shelf or next to your computer. Make a fashion statement with one of these funky speakers that add a bit of character to his desk. Here I’ve highlighted four – a Rubik’s cube, a beanie hat man, some giant earphones and a [...]

If your man is a football fan then one of these retro shirts make a great present. They’re a throwback to the days when football was just ‘the beautiful game’ and not a sport played by millionaire primadonnas!. There’s a huge range to choose from – you’ll find club and country shirts from Accrington Stanley [...]

This one isn’t for the faint-hearted or easily offended, but it’s a real conversation piece for the man who likes to make an impression at his barbecue or picnic. Made by the cheeky-chappies at Modern Toss, this table cloth depicts a Periodic Table of swear words, cusses and insults. There’s probably a few profanities in [...]

This poster portrait is a great present for the tweeting man who has everything.  If he’s addicted to his smartphone and social networking then you can create a portrait that is made up of his own tweets. Just input his Twitter username into the site and it will generate a portrait based on his profile [...]

Yes, that’s right. They’re pants for hands. Stretchy fingerless gloves that look like men’s briefs. They’re a great stocking filler idea as they’re bound to put a smile on his face, and he can wear them underneath his stylish leather gloves when it’s really cold. And yes, there’s a video: If the ninja with delicate [...]

This funky table lamp is great for a man of style who likes to stand out from the crowd. The light bulb shaped glass table lamp features a brushed chrome finish and a red fabric cord. If this design doesn’t flick his switch as it were, there’s loads of other unique designs in John Lewis’s [...]

The iCade is a fantastic retro gift for the man who has every state of the art gadget. It turns his iPad into a an arcade cabinet with sturdy joystick and buttons that are great for a game of old-school space invaders or Pac Man. The controls all wirelessly integrate with the iPad and the [...]

This Shiatsu cushion turns any ordinary chair into a state of the art massage chair that magically melts away muscle pain, tension and fatigue. The massage mechanism acts like two hands working their way up and down your back, and you can hold it one spot to work out some of the tighest knots. It’s [...]

As experiences go, getting up close to one of the most iconic aeroplanes of all time is pretty unique – and for many aviation nuts it is one they’ll never forget. You’ll visit the aircraft at the airfield then take to the skies in a helicopter as the Spitfire or Hurricane fly ‘within waving distance’. [...]

The ‘Spineless Classics’ are whole books printed onto one page as a poster to adorn your walls. There’s a range of titles to choose from including: Shakespeare classics The Bible War and Peace On the Origin of Species A Tale of Two Cities Heart of Darkness Frankenstein The Great Gatsby and many more. Each design [...]

The Magic Cube is an ultra-portable, full-sized virtual computer keyboard. It’s a great travel gift as it works great with an iPhone or iPad. It turns any flat surface into a keyboard that you can type almost as quickly on as a proper full size computer keyboard. Not only that, it’s also a multi-touch capable [...]

Add a humorous twist to his pictures with a comic photo frame that you can personalise to commemorate some of his epic adventures. Insert your photos to the frame and then add a touch of humour with the range of reusable captions and speech bubbles. It’s a great gift for his home or office and [...]

Here’s a great book that would make a cheap present for the film buff in your life. It’s filled with fantastic photos and illustrations and takes the reader on a tour through some of the most loved cult classics as well as introducing him to some new films that he’ll want to add to his [...]

This Retro Hamper is a fun gift for the man who has a sweet tooth and fond memories of the confectionary from his childhood in the 1970′s and 1980′s. The hamper includes black jacks, gobstoppers, shrimps, fried eggs, cola bottles, 30 flying saucers, 5 anglo bubbly bubble gum, as well as a popping candy, frosties [...]

This is perhaps the ultimate gadget gift for the man who really does have everything! Just set the iRobot Roomba 581 to work and it will navigate round the room cleaning as it goes. It then returns to its docking station to recharge ready for its next outing. The robot vacuum can be programmed to [...]

The Pacific is a 10 part mini-series that follows the stories of three US Marines in the Pacific Theatre of War. Like Band of Brothers, this is produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and it shares the same brlliant production values and captures the savagery and humanity of warfare in similar fashion. There are [...]

This indoor remote control helicopter is a great fun present for the man who has everything – and his kids! The technology behind these model helicopters has really progressed in the last year or two and this one has a three channel control system so you can pilot it forwards/backwards, up/down and left/right. Unlike fuller [...]

This mini video recorder is a great gadget gift for the man who has everything. It’s smaller than a cigarette packet yet shoots High Definition video. Like all the best bits of kit, the beauty of this one lies in its simplicity. There’s just one big red button on the back – press that to [...]

A perfect gift for the man who has been everywhere. This personalised world map is a great way to chart his global travels. The map can be personalised with a custom printed title and comes with 1oo map pins allowing him to highlight places he’s visited, lived, or would just like to go to on [...]

The Amazon Kindle e-Reader is now even smaller and lighter. It holds up to 1,400 books and it’s a great gift for the man on the move. I’ve got one and it’s great for the daily commute as it’s easy to hold and read in with one hand (whilst the other’s hanging on to the [...]

A great present for the man who man who likes to sing in the shower – this waterproof MP3 player looks like a tube of shower gel and hangs unobstrusively alongside all his bottles and lotions. Put all your favourite songs on a standard SD card, insert into the player and use the easy controls [...]

If your man thinks Formula One is for the faint-hearted then maybe racing Dumper Trucks is right up his street instead. These four wheel drive beasts weigh in at over a tonne but are supposedly pretty nifty! You’ll race around a pre-set course – aiming to avoid penalties and set the quickest time. The fastest [...]

This is a great gift for the man who has everything but who’s always on the go. The Z Clock is a folding gadget that includes a bright LED reading light and an alarm clock. It makes an ideal portable bedside lamp and reading light. Plus it doubles up as handy torch too. It charges [...]

D’oh! It’s never been advertised and you can’t buy it in any shops or pubs… but Duff is one of the most famous beer brands on the planet thanks to a certain yellow man from Springfield. Perfect for slouching on the sofa on front of the TV in true Homer Simpson style, or for making [...]

The Shirt Shuttle gets your shirt from A to B in pristine, creaseless condition. It looks like a roof rack but it’s designed to fit in your suitcase, briefcase or bicycle bag. The hard shell will also keep the shirt protected from dust and moisture so it’s a great way to store a spare shirt [...]

A portable DAB radio is great for listening to the football whilst in the garden, hanging out the washing or on a picnic. And because it’s digital the sound quality is usually excellent and doesn’t have any of that hiss and crackle that radios used to have.

These really are gloves for the gadget man who has everything. Ever noticed how your iPhone or smartphone doesn’t work when wearing gloves? It won’t sense the taps and swipes so you have to faff around taking a glove off just to make a call or send a text message. That’s not a problem with [...]

Get him a magazine subscription and his gift will last for a whole year. Annual or quarterly subscriptions are a much cheaper way of getting your favourite magazines – and they get delivered right to your door so you don’t need to go to WH Smiths to get them. I receive a gift subscription to [...]

If your man likes a bit of Dragon’s Den then here’s a great gift that puts him in the investors’ hot seat. It’s an opportunity for the man who has everything to lend a hand to someone who has virtually nothing. Kiva is a micro-loans organisation that matches up individuals with a bit of spare [...]

A historic newspaper is a great way to commemorate a landmark birthday or retirement. Just put the date into the website and it’ll give you a choice of the available publications. You can choose to have them framed or not, and each one is supplied with a personalised certificate.

Here’s one if the man you love, loves his wine. The experts at Wine Hound (that’s not a bad job to have is it?) have picked out three of their favourite red, white and rose wines and put four bottles of each into a case. This is a great selection for restocking his wine shelf, [...]