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TOP 5 CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN

Buying gifts for husbands and boyfriends, dads and uncles, any man really produces the most regular cries to us of “what on earth do you buy them?” Finding unique presents for men is difficult but not impossible.

Here’s our top 5 for this Christmas, guaranteed to appeal to all his senses.

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We love: the Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car

Perfect Christmas Gift for: the guy you've driven up the wall perhaps!

Things to know: yes, this car literally does climb the walls, and will run across the ceiling too. This is radio controlled cars at the next level!

Buy it from: Firebox

We love: Khet Laser Game

Perfect Christmas Gift for: master strategists with a taste for Bond-like gizmos.

Things to know: this is the first board game to incorporate laser technology. This game has strategy, lasers and ancient Egyptian stuff, so plenty going on.

Buy it from: I Want One Of Those

We love: Make Your Own Opoly

Perfect Christmas Gift for: those that like to be in charge!

Things to know: he can make this absolutely what he likes, with the aid of the printer, scissors and glue. Could keep him busy on Christmas Day

Buy it from: Heals

We love: Snakes and Ladders Drinking Game

Perfect Christmas Gift for: those who like a little tipple and a bit of a laugh.

Things to know: you get everything you need except something to fill the glasses with, so you might want to take care of that too.

Buy it from: The Original Gift Company

Cook and Eat

We love: the Espresso from Gaggia

Perfect Christmas Gift for: serious caffeine freaks who know their ristretto from their macchiato

Things to know: he'll probably become quite possessive about this, as it's a serious machine for coffee lovers. He probably won't whip up a skinny caramel frappucino in it!

Buy it from: Cook In Style

We love: Kilo Bars from Montezuma's

Perfect Christmas Gift for: sweet toothed chocolate lovers who are fed up of wussy chocolate

Things to know: you can combine your own ingredients into the bar to reflect his tastes, and they have milk, dark or white chocolate for you to work with. Quite fancying stem ginger and coconut in dark chocolate.

Buy it from: Montezuma's

We love: a Waltham Abbey Cheese Tower

Perfect Christmas Gift for: cheese and savoury lovers who like gifts that are just a little unusual!

Things to know: this combines three different cheeses, both soft and hard. There are three layers to this one, but other options go up to five different cheeses.

Buy it from: eFoodies

We love: the AeroGrow Garden and Seeds

Perfect Christmas Gift for: a fresh food foodie who loves gadgets

Things to know: herbs won't come fresher than this! It's compact, it looks techy and there are micro-processors involved. He can even move on from herbs to chillis and baby tomatoes.

Buy it from: I Want One of Those

Drink

We love: The Beer Machine

Perfect Gift for: Beer lovers looking for a unique brew. Or it makes a frugal gift if you are looking to cut back on the beer spend!

Things to know: he can make ale or lager, and it'll be ready in 7 to 10 days. All 17 pints of it! But he might need a few to keep him going!

Buy it from: I Want One of Those

We love: the Casino Royale Hamper

Perfect Gift for: a smooth gift for a smooth operator

Things to know: contains a bottle of crème de cassis and a bottle of fizz, so he can get mixing some gorgeous cocktails. Tell him to stir these, not shake them, that fizz could be messy!

Buy it from: Not On The High Street

We love: a case or two of Adnams East Green

Perfect Gift for: a beer loving man with green credentials and tastes!

Things to know: this is the UK's first Carbon Neutral beer. Not missing out on taste, he can drink with a clear conscience. And hopefully keep a clear head!

Buy it from: Adnams Kitchen & Cellar

We love: the idea of wine arriving on a regular basis with the Australia Direct subscription

Perfect Gift for: a man who likes a glass of wine, on a regular basis, but is quite happy to skip the trip to the supermarket

Things to know: a case of 15 wines, along with tasting notes will be delivered every three months, and you can choose a mixed case, or all red or white

Buy it from: Laithwaites

Smell

We love: Tom Ford for Men

Perfect Christmas Gift for: a man of classic style with an underlying hint of sexiness

Things to know: this has won awards throughout the year, and it's no surprise to us, it's a gorgeous scent for a man of great taste.

Buy it from: Space NK

We love: Black Walnut by Banana Republic

Perfect Christmas Gift for: a contemporary man with great style

Things to know: Banana Republic finally arrived in the UK this year, and their fragrances are as stylish and elegant as their clothes. This one is warm and sensual with a cedarwood base.

Buy it from: House of Fraser

We love: The Tub Bath Range

Perfect Christms Gift for: a bloke who likes his stuff to look good in a no nonsense way!

Things to know: with it's striking barber shop packaging, this looks tough but smells great and will get him squeaky clean and smelling great.

Buy it from: Not On The High Street

We love: Richard James Lavender Cologne

Perfect Christmas Gift for: a true gent with great taste

Things to know: One to treat him to if he doesn't run with the crowd and would like something unique. This is a timeless cologne and the mark of a true gent with his own unique style.

Buy it from: Mankind

Scare the Pants off Him!

We love: the Overnight Ghost Hunt

Perfect for: cynical non-believers or interested ghost hunters

Things to know: you get a night in a haunted place, in the company of psychics, mediums and a whole host of Ghostbuster type equipment! Not to mention tea and coffee to keep him going! Test out who's the biggest scaredy cat!

Buy it from: Red Letter Days

We love: Tank Paintballing

Perfect for: knotching up the adrenalin on a paintballing experience!

Things to know: Take a tank, take paintballing, take him and maybe one of his mates, and he's in for one heck of a day! It really does take paintballing to the next level, and will definitely be a day to remember!

Buy it from: Virgin Experience Days

We love: a day or two at Disneyland Paris

Perfect for: indulging the big kid in your life

Things to know: thrilling rides, across two parks, which should see him turned upside down, shaken up and generally pumped full of adrenalin. And then he gets to meet Mickey Mouse! You could book into Hotel Cheyenne if he fancies being a cowboy for a few days!

Buy it from: Disneyland Resort Paris

We love: the Multi Sport Holiday in Costa Rica

Perfect for: your own action man

Things to know: this is an extended period of scaring him, 15 days to be exact in Costa Rica. You will get to cycle, hike and white water raft in some of the most incredible scenery around. Not to mention stay in some incredible places including a tented camp in the rainforest

Buy it from: Responsible Travel

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