The Presents He Really Wants This Christmas

Posted: 15/11/12 | Updated: 28/11/12

Helen Costello

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The boyfriend gift is probably the hardest to nail, but never fear, help is at hand. After extensive consultation with all my most trusted male friends and narrowing the field to music, film, sport, cars, gadgets, booze, gambling, grooming and gaming (sexist - us?), here are our top ten picks for Christmas pressies he'll love:

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1001 Albums
A must-have for all musos. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, £20 at <a href="http://www.thegreatgiftcompany.com/occassion/christmas/1001_albums.htm">The Great Gift Company</a>
Coffee/Shower
A truly manly body wash involving coffee and mint, this stuff is amazing. Smells like After Eights and will leave him minty fresh and tingly. Wash With Joe – Coffee and Mint Body wash, £24 at <a href="http://www.roullierwhite.com/wash-with-joe---coffee--mint-bodywash-3727-p.asp">Roullier White</a>
Inspired
Last Exit to Nowhere is a film fan’s paradise. Specialising in t-shirts, posters and caps that pay homage to the places, characters and images from all your favourite cult movies, if he’s into film, look no further. A2 poster, inspired by The Shining, £13 at <a href="http://www.lastexittonowhere.com/shop/product/sidewinder-colorado/">lastexittonowhere.com</a>
Original And Best
If he loves his vinyl, this piece of art/cultural history is perfect. Framed original vinyl album by Magpie Interiors, £49 at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/magpiehomeandinteriors/product/framed-original-vinyl-album?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=Home%20&%20Garden&utm_campaign=179925&gclid=CMLyh_rawbMCFePHtAodNEMAnA">notonthehighstreet.com</a>
Play
If he’s been good all year, and you have the space, he’ll love you for this one. Champion Pro Football Table, £299 at <a href="http://www.made.com/leisure/football-table/the-champion-pro-table-football">made.com</a>
Man Bag
Inspired by the original French plumber bag, this really is the ultimate man bag – beautifully made, just manly enough and perfect for all his urban carrying needs. Jules plumber bag, £310 at <a href="http://www.bodieandfou.com/jules_plumber_bag?category_id=0&search_string=plumber">BodieandFou.com</a>
Small But Perfectly Formed
I was told in no uncertain terms by a male advisor that any boyfriend gift list that didn’t include the iPad mini would “lack credibility “– heaven forbid. iPad mini, from £269 at <a href="http://store.apple.com/uk/buy/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad_mini?afid=p219%7CGOUK&cid=AOS-UK-KWG-UK_iPad_mini#choosing">Apple</a>
Sounds Great
Scandinavian styling, great sound quality and the Zound plug that lets you plug into whatever he’s listening to – perfect. Urbanears Plattan headphones, £50 at <a href="http://www.bodieandfou.com/dark_grey_plattan_headphones_by_urbanears?category_id=0&search_string=urban+ears">BodieandFou.com</a>
Mad Men Style
A beautifully simple and solid decanter for those Don Draper moments. LSA Boris decanter, £57.50 at <a href="http://www.beautifulhomesdirect.com/LSABorisDecanter-clear.htm">Beautiful Homes Direct</a>
Chips Ahoy
For the serious poker enthusiast, indulge him with a set of fully customised casino grade ceramic poker chips. Customised ceramic poker chips, from £374.99 for set of 300 at <a href="http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=5817&catID=41&name=Customised+Ceramic+Poker+Chips">Drinkstuff</a>