Gift Ideas For Dad

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EcoSphere

Invented by NASA Scientists, The Ecosphere is the Worlds first totally enclosed Ecosystem - a complete, self contained and self sustaining miniature world encased in glass. It is simply incredible.

The EcoSphere is the result of technology developed at NASA’s research laboratories. NASA scientists were researching self-contained communities for space explorers to live in during long-term space flights. And out of this work came the EcoSphere – an ecosystem of animal and plant life in perfect balance with nature.

It contains active micro-organisms - thats red shrimp and algae to you and me - in a clear ‘soup’ of filtered sea-water. Simply provide the EcoSphere with indirect natural or artificial light and the ecosystem will thrive without needing further attention.

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Futuristic LED Mirror

Super minimalist, actually like something from the distant future. This mirror's simplistic design belies the fact that it displays the time, date and personalised messages with specialised scrolling effects and fonts, controlled remotely or via your PC.

Mirror dimensions: 40cm wide, 65cm high. LED's are a vibrant red colour, wall fixings included.

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Son of Hibachi BBQ

If you had to write a list of all the things wrong with mobile BBQ's it would probably go something like this: They take ages to get going; they're not compact; they're a nightmare to clean and carry; they're too hot to handle; they seldom have adjustable cooking heights, and often have a small cooking area; they take hours and hours to cool down; you have to carry the charcoal as well as the BBQ, and then where do you put the ash when you're done?

Meet the solution to all of these problems. Son of Hibachi, aside from being compact and highly portable, will light and be ready to cook in 7-10 minutes, has two adjustable height double cast iron grilling surfaces, will extinguish itself in a matter of minutes, is self cleaning (!!!!), keeps the ash in the BBQ for disposal later, comes with a snuff out pouch (so no waiting for coals to cool), and has legs to stop it scorching the ground.

The Son of Hibachi does what all other portable BBQ's don't!

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Rouge O2 Electronic Wine Breather

To enjoy most wines you should allow them to breathe or decant at least an hour or more before drinking. But how often do you not have enough time or simply forget... Or maybe unexpected guests arrive? Well now there's a solution. With the Rouge O2 Electronic Wine Breather you can enjoy your wines at their best within minutes of opening.

The fabulous Rouge O2 Electronic Wine Breather works by gently bubbling air through your wine releasing its full bouquet and flavour, cutting the breathing time from an hour to just 1 minute!

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Moving 'Naughty Girl' Cufflinks

Whilst everyone else wears the usual suits you can now be completely non-PC and have some fun. Wear these discreet but very cool and stylish retro 'moving image' cufflinks. Which one do you want to see go through their moves; The sexy Poledancer, the Girl with A Boa or the Girl with a Gun.

Design led, these modern cufflinks are suitable for all events, from company do's to black tie or wedding days.

Cufflinks are metal backed with angled jointed T-backings.

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Pen Fishing Rod

This clever little gadget is about the size of a large marker pen at only eight inches long, and yet opens up to become an aluminium alloy 4ft fishing rod, complete with a left and right handed reel (packed separately), a 5lb breaking strain line, and even includes a triple hook spinner. Never again will you be caught short when you spot a fish rise, and it's small enough to carry with you everywhere!

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Mighty Big Maoi Tissue Dispenser

Tissues have never been blessed with such a fine dispenser as with this cracking bonse! The broad and prominent brow, super deep set eyes, ridiculously long head and a jaw so square David Coulthard would get the hump - why yes these are the characteristic noble giant heads of Easter Island ready to grace your humble abode.

These stylish albeit rather whimsical tissue dispenser heads stand a whopping 34cm high, are made out of heavy resin and take your regular size tissue boxes placed in the back of the head.

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Vineyard Tour & Wine tasting for Two

Enjoy a tour around one of these amazing vineyards, a fantastic opportunity to experience how a working vineyard and winery operate. Find out how wine is made by the professionals and then try the finished product. The tour will encompass all areas of the vineyard, from the earliest plantings to the latest, as well as many other interesting topics. After you have had a good chance to explore, indulge in some wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch. You will also receive a bottle of wine as a perfect memento of your day.

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Tight Git Wallet (sewn shut!)

As well as being embossed with ‘Tight Git’ across the front, (to avoid any doubt at all) the Tight Git Miser Wallet is also sewn up tight to prevent any access to whatever funds may be squirreled away inside.

Of course, any self respecting cheap-skate would not want to purchase (or even be given) something that serves no purpose, other than warning friends and family of their tight-fisted tendencies. That is why they can spend a few moments unpicking the stitching and make proper use of the Tight Git Wallet.

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Sudoku Loo Roll

Long, strong and entertaining, Sudoku Loo Roll will make those occasional visits a lot more interesting - and if you make a mistake no-one need know, you can just flush it away!

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Lazy Days Hammock

Make like a pro layabout wherever you fancy with this ingenious portable hammock. A collapsible metal frame holds everything safely in place and there's an inflatable pillow, drink holder and magazine pocket for maximum loafability. Best of all the entire shebang fits into its own carry bag. Pass the cocktail list!

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Parisian 'La Fee Absinthe'

Want a drink on the wild side? La Fee happens to be at the forefront of the much hyped absinthe renaissance.

Amongst the finest absinthe experiences in the world, La Fee Absinthe displays an unruly provenance, authenticity and quality everyone deserves the pleasure of experiencing now and then.

Traditionally distilled and highly alcoholic (68%) this anise-flavoured spirit derives from herbs which include the leaves of Artemisia absinthum (aka wormwood). Originating from the canton of Neuchatel in Switzerland, this powerful drink became highly popular during the late 19th and early 20th century in France, in particular among Parisian artists and writers.

Experience the exquisite flavour of the much talked about 'Green Fairy' for yourself!

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Aston Martin Thrill

Take the wheel of the simply staggering Aston Martin for a mind blowing high speed blast around the circuit. The roar from the engines belies the composed handling which distinguishes this car from its Italian supercar cousins. British understatement shines through in the subtle contours of the bodywork which combines with the awesome engine to deliver incredible speed in the most luxurious of surroundings. A driving experience not to be forgotten.

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Ultimate Offshore Powerboat Experience

What could be better than yet another weekend out drinking, well powerboating of course!

Fly across the Solent at breakneck speed in not one but two of the fastest boats currently in existence. Take in the pace and agility of these highly responsive racing machines - the Honda Formula 4-Stroke and the Hypercat.

Under expert instruction you'll be able to gain control of these awesome machines and carve up the ocean for virtually a whole day, 10am to 4pm!

Participants must be over 16 years of age, at least 5 ft tall and no more than 17 stone. All boats have comfortable and secure seating, the experience takes place in Southampton.

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20cm Antique Floating Globe

This is not a trick! The globe is not hanging from an invisible thread. It is actually suspended by an impressive electronically controlled magnetic system.

This model has a huge highly detailed 20cm antique style globe and a stylish copper coloured metal frame.

The magnetic head above the globe contains an electro magnet and a magnetic field sensor, and the frame base accommodates the micro-processor and the electronic control components.

The magnetic field sensor records the magnetic field generated by permanent magnets in the globe sphere, and transmits this to the computer. The computer evaluates this data 16,000 times a second and controls the electronic magnets accordingly, accurately moving the globe sphere upwards or downwards.

An additional, permanent magnet in the base holds the sphere safely on the frame when the suspension mechanism is switched off.

This is a superb product, with a heavyweight steel frame and high quality globe.

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The Looftlighter

Looftlighter is an incredible new barbecue lighter developed in Sweden to completely take the hassle out of starting up the flames you cook with.

With Looftlighter you can light your barbecue or bonfire really fast and effectively. It's environmentally friendly and you alone can decide when you want your coal or log barbecue to be ready for grilling. The Looftlighter uses incredibly high heat to starts Barbecues in seconds. You can do away with lighter fluid and lighter blocks forever. All you need is barbecue coal and your incredible Looftlighter.

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BBQ Sword

When you want to En Garde your sausage, the BBQ Sword cuts a swathe through more sensible BBQ tools. If d'Artagnan was ever to get into alfresco cuisine, then surely this ludicrous piece of BBQ paraphernalia would be his weapon of choice. Whether you fancy yourself as the fifth musketeer, or perhaps the next Zorro (it strangely comes with a cut-out mask) then there can be no better way to sear your sausage than with this seriously silly sabre.

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Sudokube

Every newspaper and every magazine has a Sudoku section and there are TV shows, books, internet sites and many more. You name it, they have Sudoku!

Such a craze for a puzzle hasn't been seen since the Rubik's Cube was launched in the 1980's. And Sudoku is proving every bit as popular and should even beat the popularity of the Rubik's Cube in a couple of years. Who'd have thought that could ever happen!

Well imagine what would happen if Sudoku met Rubik's Cube... That would surely be the most popular puzzle of all time!

The Sudokube is effectively a Rubik's cube but made of numbers rather than colours. The idea of the game is to get the numbers 1-9 on each side of the cube. You play in the same way as you do a Rubik's Cube, but need to get the numbers on each side as you would in a Sudoku grid. You've got the best of both games.

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The Hold Up

Hands up if you wanna open bottles!

Granted, he is striking rather a drastic pose just to get the lid off a beer, but this chic designer bottle opener is so effective you won't care. Crafted in injection moulded plastic with metal mitts, The Hold Up puts the macho in matchstick man. Sort of.

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The Original Bradley Smoker

The Bradley Smoker is a unique smoke house sold complete with its accompanying smoke generator in which flavoured bisquettes are burned for 20 minutes each so that the temperature does not fluctuate, thus eliminating the high temperature gases, acids and resins that can distort the flavour of smoked food. It is light enough to carry and is about the size of a small fridge.

The Bradley Smoker makes clean tasting food without any aftertaste. While other smokers need to be tended constantly, the Bradley Smoker automatically produces clean, cool smoke for up to 8 hours safely and without supervision.

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Chain Wine Bottle Holder

Yes it's impractical; yes it only holds a single bottle of wine; and yes, it's liable to scare the pants off anyone who watches Most Haunted. But despite all this the Chain Wine Bottle Holder is one of the most eye-catching vino accessories we've ever seen.

An ideal gift for wine aficionados and lovers of unusual ornaments. The Chain Wine Bottle Holder is destined to become one of the most talked about items in your home. And seeing as it holds but a single bottle you can use it to showcase your favourite Châteauneuf-du- Flash and hide all the cheap plonk in your regular wine rack. Now that's magic!

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Safety Firepit

Man simply loves Fire. However, that with modern patios and decks being such prized possessions and safety restrictions being what they are, the closest people get to a roaring blaze nowadays is the 5th November!

Thankfully, this void has been filled by the introduction of the Safety Firepit. Constructed from high quality steel, the great thing about the Safety Firepit is that it is built very much with the modern home in mind, coming with a spark guard and a grill. The spark guard allows large fires - even on wooden decks - and stops sparks flying all over the place. The grill, which can be removed if required, is slit for easy access to the fire during barbecuing and the safety ring around the perimeter is there to deter and protect inquisitive children and animals.

You can now have a roaring blaze in your back garden safe in the knowledge that kids and animals will be safe from harm, and at the same time have a cracking BBQ. It can therefore be used for the perfect nights entertainment. Cook your sausages on it and then once everybody is full, crank up the fire and watch the sun go down.

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