The phenomena which is the BBC’s motoring program Top Gear just keeps on growing and it’s not hard to see why? A ”blokey’ magazine type show with a schoolboy sense of mischief and some of the most exclusive sports cars on the planet, Top Gear is a regular favourite with men, young lads and, of course, some women; and the show’s popularity doesn’t look likely to wane any time soon.
If you are stuck for Christmas present ideas for a dad or brother then you can’t really go wrong with an official Top Gear gift. From bubble bath and calendars to remote controlled toys there is a Top Gear themed gift to suit any budget and age group.
Top Gear ‘Stig’ Coffee Mug – The real star of the show, The Stig, is something of an enigma and a great favourite amongst fans of the show. This branded coffee mug bearing an image of the elusive Stig is a perfect gift for a dad or brother and is certain to get daily use.
- £5.99 from MenKind
Official Top Gear Calendar 2010 – No bedroom wall will be complete in 2010 unless it’s adorned with an official Top Gear Calendar. A great budget gift idea featuring images and characters from the show and guaranteed to last all year. Get yours now before they sell out.
- £7.99 from MenKind
Stig Bubblebath and Soap on a Rope – The Stig may be many things but no one can say he’s not clean or doesn’t smell nice. Not surprising really considering he has his own range of bath time products including this bubble bath and soap on a rope.
- Stig Bubblebath – £5.99
- Stig Soap on a Rope – £2.99
The Stig USB Memory Stick
Some say he’s half-man, half machine; others say he’s a 4GB flash memory stick in the form of a fearless racing driver. So now the truth is out – our Stig is not only the fastest thing on four wheels, he’s also a handy USB memory device where you can store all your secret digital files or up to 100MB of video footage.
The Stig R/C Rage Buggy – Even The Stig needs to let his hair down once in a while and he enjoys nothing better than ripping wild in his super powerful off-road rage buggy.
This radio controlled model is based on an authentic Rage R150 buggy and comes complete with rechargeable battery and handset (You’ll need to buy separate batteries for the handset) and instruction manual. An ideal Christmas gift for a young Top Gear fan or not-so-young boyfriend.
I Am The Stig T Shirt – just one of a selection from the official Top Gear range of clothing. The best selling ‘I Am The Stig’ T Shirt is the real McCoy and available in black or navy blue in a full range of sizes.
- £16.95 from amazon.co.uk
Top Gear Toiletry Bag
Say what you like about The Stig but one thing you can’t accuse him of is not being clean – what with all those toileteries and stuff? The Top Gear Toiletry Bag contains a special Top gear Flannel and 150ml body wash so you can smell nice too!
- £12.99 from Argos
Stig Duvet Cover
‘Some say he doesn’t sleep, he waits…’ all we know is that any Top Gear fan will be more than pleased to receive this duvet cover and pillowcase emblazoned with the image of their hero. Available in single or double sizes.
- Single £24.99 – amazon
Top Gear Board Game
Make the ultimate racing car by progressing around the board and collecting as many points as you can by negotiating various hazards and answering Top gear trivia. Can be played with 2 to 4 players and the winner takes it all!
- £19.99 from Menkind
Top Gear Live 2009 – Why not treat him to an early Christmas present with tickets to the official Top Gear Live Show to be held in London, Birmingham and Dublin in November 2009. The show includes features from the TV show, stunts and some of the latest and most expensive supercars from around the world.
