WhatCulture Christmas Gift Guide 2018: 102 Presents You Should Buy
Tech, Toys & Home
17. Game Of Thrones Whisky
Winter might be coming, but you won't care with this special limited edition White Walker Whisky by Johnnie Walker.
16. LEGO Friends Friendship Box
The LEGO® Friends 41346 Friendship Box contains enough colorful LEGO pieces to build 5 different life-sized accessories at once. There’s a microphone, camera with button-activated light-brick 'flash', trophy, walkie-talkies and a robot in this exciting LEGO® Friends set for endless Heartlake City role-play fun.
15. LEGO DUPLO Steam Train
The LEGO® DUPLO® 10874 Steam Train is now even easier for your toddler to control and interact with in multiple ways. Young children can become the train driver with the Push & Go motor — a gentle push either forwards or backwards sends the train on its way and a firm hold or lift off the tracks will make it stop. Help them place the 5 colored action bricks along the track to sound the horn, turn the lights on and off, pause and refuel, change direction and stop the train wherever they like.
14. LEGO Ninjago Firstbourne
Repel the Dragon Hunters’ HunterCopter attacks on Firstbourne with ninja warriors Cole and Kai and claim the Dragon Armor. The highly posable LEGO® NINJAGO® 70653 Firstbourne dragon features a removable minifigure saddle, plus flapping wings and swiping tail functions. The HunterCopter has stud shooters and Vengestone Chain element to lower minifigures, attach to Firstbourne or lower the cooked turkey element as dragon bait.
13. AUKEY Gaming Keyboards
The AUKEY KM-G3 RGB Mechanical Keyboard takes the gaming experience to a new level. Tactile, responsive mechanical keys and the frameless, brushed aluminum panel put you in control for an outstanding typing or gaming experience.
The AUKEY KM-G6 mechanical keyboard is accessible for new mechanical keyboard users, enabling faster typing and better gaming performance for office workers, gamers, and more. The blue switches are characterized by satisfying key travel and ultra-fast responsiveness with a tactile feeling and audible click on activation.
Buy AUKEY KM-G3 RGB 104-Key Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches here.
Buye AUKEY KM-G6 LED-Backlit 104-Key Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches here.
12. Chipolo PLUS
Ever struggle with losing things? Well, no need to worry with Chipolo's bluetooth technology. The Chipolo PLUS is water resistant so you can attach it to anything you’d like to track - your phone, wallet, bike, or even your pet! It also comes in a variety of bright colours to suit all tastes and styles, including yellow, red, blue, green black, and white.
Meanwhile, the sleek CARD tracker is so thin it simply slides into your slimline wallet! The Chipolo CARD helps you keep track of your everything from your phone and keys to your wallet and luggage.
Buy your Chipolo PLUS here or your Chipolo CARD here.
11. Thumbs Up Virtual Archer
If you think archery you’re probably transported to Sherwood Forest, green tights and the days of Robin and his band of merry men. That’s what we thought anyway, until we came across the epic, and totally 21stcentury Virtual Archer.
This rather impressive bit of kit takes the classic bow (although crafted in plastic and packed with technology rather than carved from walnut) and adds a string and smartphone holder.
10. Thumbs Up Retro Gaming Console
Treat someone to an action-packed trip back to the 80s with this Retro Console!
A great gift for adults looking to re-live their youth or for kids keen to get in touch with the era of big hair and BMX bikes, this retro console is packed with over 400 16-bit games.
9. Thumbs Up Beerboy
Be the proud knight at your next game session and open your beers with this matching bottle opener The perfect accessory for all old school players and always fits all key chains. Be ready at any time!
8. Thumbs Up Boombox Speaker
The Boombox Touch Speaker by Thumbs Up allows you to place your phone or device onto the speaker to instantly amplify the sound.
No wires or pairing is required! This wireless speaker is perfect for outdoor entertaining or as a travel speaker with the built in rechargable battery blasting away for up to 10 hours per charge! New technology allows the speaker to interact with the speaker on your device so that the sound is instantly magnified, and because there are no cords or connections, the Boom Box is compatible with any device which has an external speaker.
You'll be nothing but amazed by the sound boost you get just from touching your phone to the speaker!
7. Varidesk PP36
Buy it here.
6. For The Cocktail Lover
Revamp your cocktail making stocks with the Root7 Coffee & Cocktails Mason Jar and Recipe Book, a set of Root7 Himalayan Salt Shots (perfect for tequila slammers like you've never had them before) and a Root7 Cocktail Bag & Titanium Tools,
5. Aydya Vacuum Leak Proof Flask
Whether you like your drinks ice cold or nice and warm, the insulated stainless steel water bottles we offer are ideal for keeping liquids at a suitable drinking temperature for longer. The ThermoShield vacuumed design protects flavours and freshness, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of beverages while on the go. Simply open with one twist for access whenever you need it and lock back into place to avoid any accidental spills when you’re done.
Buy one here - 450ml or 280ml.
4.Aydya Smart Scissors & Anysharp Pro
AnySharp Multi 5-in-1 Scissors are multi-function scissors for general purpose use in the home, kitchen, office or workshop. The hardened, curved blades blades are razor-sharp and perform brilliantly where other scissors just won’t cut it.
And make sure they're sharp with an Any Sharp Pro Knife Sharpener.
Buy the scissors here and the Any Sharp Pro here.
Books
3. Harryhausen: The Movie Posters
Harryhausen – The Movie Posters showcases the posters from all of Ray’s movies, from 1949’s Mighty Joe Young, to Clash of the Titans in 1981. There has never been a book devoted solely to the promotional art associated with these classic films. Featuring posters from all over the world, as well as commentary from the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation, this is an essential addition to any fan’s library.
2. Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross
Thirteen years after his Eisner Award-winning, nationally best-selling Mythology–here is the long-awaited Marvel Comics counterpart, a retrospective celebration of the other half of the comics galaxy that is currently ruling the world: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, the Avengers, the X-Men, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Fantastic Four.
As he did for the DC characters in Mythology, Alex Ross now brings the heroes of the Marvel universe into dynamic life as never before. Marvelocity includes more than 50 never-been-published sketches, paintings, photographs and working models, and other preparatory art, and a 14-panel portfolio gallery of Marvel’s most beloved characters. And Ross has written a new 10-page story pitting Spider-Man against the Sinister Six–the webslinger’s most popular villains–that ends with a stunning twist.
1. Fallout: The Vault Dweller's Official Cookbook
Based on the irradiated delicacies found in the award-winning Fallout video game series, this Vault-Tec™ approved cookbook provides fans of the game with over seventy recipes inspired by their favorite Fallout foods. Whip up tasty versions of Yum Yum Deviled Eggs, throw some deathclaw meat on the grill, and recreate BlamCo Mac & Cheese with Fallout: The Vault Dweller’s Official Cookbook.