With so many gift occasions throughout the year it can be hard to always think of original and unique gifts to buy men. Especially as they get older and have most of the things they want it is difficult to get the man who has everything something new, fun, original and that he will love.
This list offers some unique gift ideas for men as well as helpful websites which are packed full of odd gifts. From fun gadgets to serious gifts this list has something for all men and ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and Father’s Day.
Firebox - Gadget Gifts for Men
Firebox is a fantastic website that is full of the weird and wonderful when it comes to gifts. Most of their products are completely un-practical and even useless but still offer hours of fun and will put a smile on anyone’s face. From giant gummy bears to R2-D2 alarm clocks to Star Trek cologne there is an array of gifts with something to entertain any man.
If that seems a bit too low brow Firebox also has a good range of experience day packs which could make for a great gift but also a great way for the gift giver and receiver to spend some time together. Get him a flying lesson or a race day experience and go along for the ride.
Sports Memorabilia for Men
Most men are a fan of at least one sport and one team and this opens up a whole truck load of possible gift ideas. Take them on a tour of their teams stadium, buy them tickets to a match, get them a signed shirt or a match day programme from the year they were born or their favourite season.
Sporting memorabilia from the year they were born or their particular favourite season isn't hard to find. eBay is awash with old football, rugby and cricket match day programmes, signed photos, shirts and souvenirs. For the man who has everything a gift reminding him of a particular year of his youth or a favourite sporting memory may be perfect and with eBay it is never too expensive.
Essential Gifts for Men
In the bathroom of most men there are razors and shaving cream, which is no surprise and it is hardly an original gift to buy them a new razor or aftershave. However, shaving is essential and one thing that creates both a unique gift and a practical gift is a shaving pot, brush and cut throat razor.
Most men have thought about trying it or have seen it in films and on TV, so why not let them have a go? A shaving pot with soap and shaving brush are not too expensive, but a cut throat razor can be. If it is too expensive, why not book them a proper old fashioned shave at a specialist barber?
Vinyl Record Gifts for Men
Most men over a certain age have a stack of old vinyl records somewhere collecting dust. These can be used to create a few original gift ideas and get them out of the attic and on display. There are many companies who can melt the records into uniquely shaped bowls which can become an original serving bowl or just a piece of art.
If melting his records doesn't sound too appealing, why not buy some frames for his favourite vinyl records and give them a new lease on life as personal art work. Alternatively, buy him a new record player so he can use them again instead of CDs for a while. Any gift that incorporates his favourite albums will be personal, meaningful and very thoughtful.
All of these gifts for men are unique, original and still very thoughtful and caring. These unique gifts would be suitable for all occasions and for all men, and are likely to put a big smile on his face. Stay away from the usual gift of socks, CDs, ties and beer and try something new and completely different this year.
Matthew Read - I love writing! Over the last 6 years I have written CD reviews, book reviews, interviews and features for music magazines like No-Title, ...
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