Christmas Gift Guide 2013: 74 Essentials Presents You Must Buy (Win It All!)

Gift Guide Christmas is almost upon us. In fact, judging by the number of Christmas trees going up, and the sheer amount of Christmas adverts now on TV, it's already here, so with that in mind we're unveiling WhatCulture.com's annual Christmas Gift Guide - the compendium of Christmas gifts that you need to consult every year. Sit back, relax and leaf through our Guide, whether you need inspiration for family members, or for your own Christmas list. We're also giving everything you see in the list away, so check back and look out for links to the competitions appearing as they go live. As ever, we're starting with the bigger essential purchases this year, and then breaking down into the hottest sections, including a brand new Doctor Who section for your Whovian needs. You can skip to any of the sections of the guide by following the links below... Essential BoxsetsBlu-Ray FilmsDoctor WhoVideo GamesTech GiftsStand-Up Comedy DVDsBooks

Big Gifts

Supreme Winner Pool Table

Supreme Winner A hugely popular addition to any man-cave or games room, the Supreme Winner pool table is an English table using 2" red and yellow balls as standard, with a one piece slate bed, available in 6ft, 7ft and 8ft sizes. With a timeless design and great playing characteristics, this is the perfect choice for anyone looking to broaden their entertainment selection. Endorsed by the World 8 Ball Federation and The International Professional Pool Players Association, the table is the inevitable choice for many major championship events, where professional players and organisations insist on the best The Supreme Winner Pool Table comes with Free Delivery (worth £120), over £75 of Free Accessories, with the lowest price in the UK coming from Home Leisure Direct.

Nexus 7 Tablet

Nexus 7

Now thinner, lighter, and faster - Nexus 7 brings you the perfect mix of power and portability and features the world's sharpest 7-inch tablet screen. The clean, simple design features a slim body, a thin bezel and a soft-touch, matte back cover. It sits comfortably in the palm of your hand while the bright, beautiful 7-inch display brings entertainment to life. We've also teamed up with Misco to give a Nexus 7 away from there comprehensive tablet selection. Win it here!

GoPro Hero3 Camera, Silver Edition GoPro

Gopro The most demanding athletes who want a small, lightweight multisport gear mountable camera with built-in Wi-Fi The HERO3 Silver Edition boasts the same high performance specs as the famous HD HERO2 camera it replaces, yet it has built-in Wi-Fi and is 30% smaller and 25% lighter! Perfect for skiiers looking to commit their best moments to celebrate all over again on screen, and to share with family and friends, the HERO3 is the ideal choice for the adventurous souls in your family. We've also teamed up with Decathlon to give away a HERO3 Silver Edition camera from their huge skiing equipment selection. Win it here!

Cheers Complete DVD Boxset

Cheers Allow fathers country wide to lose themselves in CHEERS: THE COMPLETE SERIES COLLECTION with all the fellas. The perfect gift for Dads, who can re-live every man's hometown bar experience. Sam Malone, a former baseball star, is the head of a nice little bar where Norm, Cliff, Dr. Frasier and all the other regular customers spend together a few hours every day, talking about their problems, laughing at each other's flaws, trying to be there when someone else needs them. "Cheers" is the place where everybody knows your name... One of the most revered and long running TV series of all time provides the sort of comfort that only a small hometown bar can. Win it here!

Dexter Complete Boxset

Dexter 1 The perfect gift for the psychopath in your life! After eight seasons of cling-film-wrapped kills, heart-stopping near- misses and shocking twists, it's time to mourn the loss of our favourite serial killer thriller as Dexter comes to a shocking end. Satisfy your dark passenger and own all 8 acclaimed seasons in this to die for 1-8 complete box set collection. Win it here!

Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition

Guild Wars 2 Enter the ever-changing fantasy world of Tyria, where you control the story and your actions shape the world around you! Heroes from the five great races €“ charr, asura, norn, sylvari and humans €“ must set aside their differences and unite against the Elder Dragons who have woken from their slumber, reshaping continents and corrupting the land and its inhabitants. Together these champions are the last, best hope for Tyria. Guild Wars 2 is redefining the future of online role-playing games with intense, action-oriented combat, customisable personal story, innovative dynamic events that have a real and persistent effect on the surroundings, world-class PvP and no subscription fees. The Collector's Edition includes the following physical and digital contents: CE Physical Contents 10-inch Figurine of Rytlock 112-page Making of Guild Wars 2 book Best of Guild Wars 2 Soundtrack CD Art Portfolio and Five Art Prints Custom Art Frame CE Digital Contents Summon Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill This unique elite skill allows the player to summon a temporary Mistfire Wolf pet for use in combat. Miniature Rytlock Chalice of Glory Tome of Influence Golem Banker Win it here!

Classic Batman Bust

Batman Classic Holy Bat-busts, Batman! Diamond Select Toys kicks off their line of resin busts based on the Batman Classic TV Show with none other than Batman himself, as portrayed by Adam West, which is available to buy from our friends at Forbidden Planet. This bust measures 6 inches tall, and will be the keystone to any Classic Batman TV Show collection. Designed by Barry Bradfield! Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! Win it here!Forbidden Planet Logo
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