Fantastic Father's Day Gift Ideas From HMV
The Muppets DVD starring Kermit, Miss Piggy and their much-loved friends, and which is newly-released this week, is the surprise best-selling gift idea for Father’s Day this year from entertainment and technology retailer HMV.
The Muppets DVD starring Kermit, Miss Piggy and their much-loved friends, and which is newly-released this week, is the surprise best-selling gift idea for Fathers Day this year from entertainment and technology retailer HMV. The Stone Roses are also proving a big hit with Fathers Day shoppers The Very Best Ofalbum compilation, which was recently re-issued, and their fantastic new hardback book. The Stone Roses: War & Peace, both feature in HMVs current top-10 selling gifts. The Beach BoysThats Why God Made the Radio their first release since 1992, and the critically-acclaimed movie J.Edgar, starring Leonardo Di Caprio, also feature on the list, which is based on sales and pre-orders since the start of June. No doubt inspired by the theatrical release of Stanley Kubricks Prometheus, the Alien Quadrilogy boxset, which is great value at just £10, is also proving a big hit, while the excitement building around the Euro Championships is encouraging a strong pick up in sales of the Fifa 12 and other football related computer games and DVDs. Portable technology devices, such as headphones, tablets and speaker docks, are becoming increasingly popular each year as great gifts for extra-special dads. HMV have launched a dedicated Fathers Day App * on their Facebook page featuring some great gift ideas. They even have an 'Ultimate Dad Selector Quiz' to help find that perfect present, ensuring that there will be something for everyone! HMV has also just launched a Click & Collect service in time for Fathers Day customers can check title availability and order online at hmv.com for collection from their local HMV store. HMVs most popular, top-selling Fathers Day gifts are:1. The Muppets DVD - £12 The recently released Muppets movie is proving very popular as a gift idea for dads. Mirroring its success at the box office, the DVD tops HMVs best-seller list, underlining The Muppets enduring popularity some thirty years on. 2. The Stone Roses Very Best Of CD - £10With their recent reunion and talk of a new album, The Stone Roses Very Best Of CD is currently the most popular album on the top 10 list. 3. J. Edgar DVD - £10 The much-acclaimed J.Edgar from director Clint Eastwood, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, came out on DVD and blu-ray on Monday. The movie focuses on the life and career of the FBIs legendary director J. Edgar Hoover during his hunt down of Americas most formidable gangsters. 4. Fifa 12 Game (PS3, Xbox, Wii) - £24.99 With Euro 2012 now well underway, Fifa 12 and other football computer games are seeing a boost in sales, and with cool, young dads just as likely to own a console these days, this is proving a popular gift for them. 5. Beach Boys Thats Why God Made The Radio CD - £9Coinciding with the bands 50th anniversary, The Beach Boys are back with new material for the first time since 1992. Its also the first time since 1962 that David Marks appears on a Beach Boys album, so its no wonder that this long-awaited CD is proving such a hit. 6. Alien Quadrilogy DVD 5-disc boxset - £10 With the recent release of Ridley Scotts Prometheus, fans of the Alien series appear to be stocking up on the sequels to further appreciate their cinematic experience, and dad is proving no exception. 7. Beats By Dr Dre headphones - Studio High-Definition - £279.99 HMV currently have a great offer on Beats by Dre headphones, which boast amazing sound quality and style. With any purchase of Dre beats above £100 shoppers receive a free HMV gift card worth up to £50, so no wonder its proving a favourite gift purchase for dad. 8. The Stone Roses - War & Peace Book - £12 Based on 400 hours of interviews with over seventy of The Stone Roses closest associates, including six former band members, "War and Peace" is the first major biography of the band that defined a generation. The hardback book comes compete with a set of exclusive collectors postcards when purchased at HMV. 9. Max Payne 3 Game (PS3, Xbox, PC) - £37.99 The recently released Max Payne 3 from Rockstar has seen its popularity continue over the Fathers Day shopping period. The game has received great reviews, and is likely to be just a big a hit with dads as it is with younger gamers. 10. Gear 4 Streetparty III Union Jack Speaker Dock - £29.99With Jubilee fever barely over and the excitement of the Euros and the London 2012 Olympics still to come its no wonder this docking system, which comes with a patriotic Union flag design, is selling well and proving a popular buy among family members looking for something a little bit different for their Fathers Day gift.