Unusual and Fun Toys for Big Boys
Here are some really great gifts for men
Sonic Grenade
Can't wake up, won't wake up? They will when you lob a Sonic Grenade into the bedroom, because this highly effective device emits an unremitting din that would wake a dead doorpost in a coma!
Price: GBP7.95
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Penny Pusher
The memories will come flooding back the second you start dropping coins into this fairground-style penny push machine. Just as excruciatingly addictive as you remember with the added torture of lights and whimsical music. Mum, lend us a penny!
Price: GBP19.95
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T-Equaliser
Who'd have guessed that being a flasher could be so entertaining? It is when you wear this battery-operated T-shirt, because your chest becomes a pulsating graphic equaliser that reacts to the music around it.
Price: GBP19.95
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Animal Sounds Alarm Clock
Bells and beeps are no match for the cock-a-doodle-doo of a cockerel or the woof of a dog. That's why you need one of these supremely silly alarm clocks. Resembling a typical comedy cartoon clock, each daft waker-upper emits a cacophonous barnyard-style ear-bashing that's guaranteed to rouse.
Price: GBP8.95
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Vault Coin Bank
Pretend you're a massive banker with this robust electronic coin vault. As well as displaying your ongoing balance, the talking Vault Coin Bank tells you if there have been any attempted robberies - unlikely as the classic combination lock only opens when you input your PIN. Ideal for paranoid tightwads!
Price: GBP19.95
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Scorpion Vodka
Ice and tonic? Pah! This smooth vodka doesn't need accessorising as it contains a specially bred Chinese scorpion. Completely edible, the pickled critter imparts a soft, woody taste to the vodka and is said to increase libido and lower blood pressure. We just like chomping into it when we've polished off the bottle.
Price: GBP9.95
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Shockolate Vault
Keep temptation at bay and lock goodies away with this truly shocking storage jar. Attempt to open it before the programmable timer reaches zero and you'll receive a frazzling electric shock.
Price: GBP9.95
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Digital Photo Frame
Bid farewell to the photo lab and display your digital piccies instantly via these ingenious photo frames. Simply insert a memory card and choose a single pic, slideshow display or even a video clip with sound.
Price: GBP89.95
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Micro Mosquito Helicopter
If you thought chucking paper planes around the office was entertaining, wait till you see this bug-like chopper in action. The world's smallest fully-functional RC 'copter is a triumph of aeronautical design, and it's so incredibly manoeuvrable you'll be performing desktop fly-bys before you can say "Noel Edmonds".
Price: GBP69.95
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Fatboy
Sofas and chairs are terribly last century when compared to this incredibly versatile beanbag. Simply sink into its squishy embrace and prepare to relax like never before - indoors or outside. So comfy there's even a doggie version for four-legged friends!
Price: GBP49.95
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Finger Drums
Perfect your paradiddles and make a right Ringo out of yourself with this miniature desktop drumkit. Simply tip-tap the drums and cymbals with your fingers and the kit responds with various realistic sounds. You can even record your rhythms and rolls. Ka-boom-chi!
Price: GBP9.95
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MP3 Alarm Clock
Swearing at your alarm clock will soon become history because this ultra-sleek LCD cube will rouse you with any sound, song or playlist you fancy. Simply upload your MP3s via USB and head for bo-bo's, safe in the knowledge DJ Otzi will wake you in the morning. If you want.
Price: GBP34.95
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Doggie Driver
Practise your swing and exercise your doggie without incurring the wrath of the club secretary with this ingenious ball flinger. Simply swing it like a standard driver and the tennis ball in the club head will fly up to 100 yards. Features hands-free pick up for spittle-free reloads.
Price: GBP16.95
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Dave's Gourmet Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce
Can't decide whether to torch your taste buds or give them a gentle going over? No problem because this innovative hot sauce features an adjustable pump spray dispenser that allows you to fiddle with its ferocity.
Price: GBP9.95
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Gratings Cards
Forget twee messages - tell it like it is with one of these hilariously blunt cards. Whether you're taking the mick or deadly serious, Grating Cards represent the perfect antidote to the cardboard crud pedalled by mush-merchants across the globe. So there!
Price: GBP9.95
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Verballs Internet Phone
They might look like crazy cartoon characters but Verballs are actually Skype-friendly USB speakerphones. Loaded with hi-tech features, Verballs flash and wave their arms when a call comes in and - get this - move their mouths when your caller speaks!
Price: GBP14.95
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Piggy Bank Puzzle
Who says breaking up is hard to do? It's putting things back together that's difficult. Just ask anyone who's tried fixing this perplexing piggy bank puzzle. Glue back the broken bits and behold: a wonderfully kitsch ceramic oinker.
Price: GBP14.95
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Candy Floss Maker
If you love candy floss but hate that grubby rockabilly who makes it at the funfair, help is at hand. Simply add sugar to this easy-to-use machine and watch in wonder as floss forms around the dishwasher safe bowl.
Price: GBP34.95
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Food For Thought Plates
Don't know your brisket from your fore-rib? Relax, these melamine plates feature pop-arty butcher shop diagrams depicting various cuts of meat. Perfect for macabre meat-lovers who like to dissect whilst dining!
Price: GBP34.95
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SpeckTone Retro MP3 Speakers
Combining '50s retro-modern styling with Noughties technology, this ultra cool tabletop iPod speaker pumps out 28watts of wooden-cabinet-enhanced audio dynamite. Rebel without flaws? Totally!
Price: GBP129.95
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