Paul Lamond has some fantastic games out for this Christmas 2011. Personally, I love playing board games with my family in and around Christmas as it bring some valuable time with my loved ones. Getting everyone involved is fun and exciting for both the young and old. Here are some of my favourites:-
The New Fatal Attraction game (£17.95) is the game of magnetic action! Are you ready to play the most attractive game of your life? Well, with this electrifying and engaging game of ‘Fatal Attraction’ you could well have the most thrilling and exhilarating time! Aimed for the over 14’s, this is not a game that you can play with the little ones, but trust me, a lot of fun can be had on a night in with your mates with this one! Players must harness the magnets power to outwit their opponents. They feel the power and draw of the magnets as each player fills the board with magnetic stones, using their force to advantage to plot moves, deciding where and how to play the next magnet. A fun game of plotting and attraction! This Fatal Attraction game is an ideal gift for anyone who loves magnetics and just thrilling excitement.
If that doesn’t get you excited then what abut Perudo (£17.95)! This classic Peruvian dice game will make liars of everyone – hopefully not causing any arguments! With celebrity fans from Stephen Fry to Richard Branson and Siena Miller, this game is fit for anyone. You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy it, oh no, this exciting game of guesswork, bluff and luck will bring fun to all! Perudo’s versatility and addictiveness makes it suitable as an after dinner party game, a drinking game for adults, or just good clean fun for all the family. Recently, I hosted a party for my family and this game was a right winner! When the kids finally went to sleep, we carried on turning this into a drinking game. Let’s just say, it was the height of craic and things did get a little messy for some. Hilarious, addictive, fun and exciting is what you want in a game, and Perudo definitely does this! There is no board, no need to set up and no complicated rules. There is a cup, a lid and 30 dice to keep the entertainment flowing.
And now for the kiddies! New for children this year is On Safari (£9.95). This game adds to the Paul Lamond multi award-winning pre-school range of Chimp and Zee games and puzzles. It allows kids to learn through play which is what all children should be doing anyhow! On Safari is easy for parents to set up and explain so that kids can start creating straight away. This safari craft activity consists of three jungle friends to make up and place on a display panel, plus colouring sheets, stickers, a palm tree and wool to help dress up and decorate. My boys loved this game, and it made for a fun and busy afternoon which was fantastic for me! No arguments, fighting and whining with this one! Once the jungle animals are made, they can be played with, displayed and played with again. Playing alone or with other kids, On Safari craft activity teaches co-ordination, dexterity, imagination and colouring. The carry-box is presented with a useful travel-friendly handle. It is suitable for ages 4 years and over.
Visit http://www.paul-lamond.com for further information on these games and other fantastic games for us all to enjoy.
Beanbags! Who doesn’t like them? I think they should be a must have in all households for the whole family as they are the most comfortable things to sit on ever! But, mostly for him! There really isn’t a better gift you could give him, especially if he enjoys lounging around. It’s perfect for chilling out watching the footie or having some beers with his mates, and I am sure he would be delighted to receive one as a gift no matter what the occasion.
With all that in mind, please let me introduce you to Beanbag Bazaar, the leading designer and retailer of bean bags in the UK. They have got a huge variety of Beanbags to choose from ranging from small to very, very large! I absolutely love the XXL ‘Man Size’ Faux Leather Beanbag (£69.99).
On first trying out this extraordinary Beanbag, I was totally overwhelmed as to how comfortable it was. It literally wraps around you, bringing comfort to a whole new level! I didn’t move for over 10 minutes after sitting on it, and felt my stressful day just wash away! This huge ‘man size’ beanbag is a classic shape, huge round bean bag and could well be the most fought over seat in the house! This XXL Beanbag was chosen by Sky One to star on their top rated TV Show “The Match” as well as Top Gear Live Road show – so, if it’s perfect for celebrities to relax and chill out after a hard day on the training pitch, then it’s more than perfect for that special man in your life!
This XXL bean bag is made from quality faux leather, which is soft & supple and embossed to look like real leather. It matches wonderfully with leather sofas and will look great in any room. It will require space of 1m square.
All Beanbags are available to buy online at http://www.beanbagbazaar.co.uk. So go on and treat him!
Could this be the ultimate ‘Big Boys Toy’ for this Christmas 2011? Well I certainly think so! This super new iHelicopter (available from ParamountZone) which is controlled by iPhone/Android phones is a great product on so many levels. All the way from the quality feel of the packaging, down the awe-inspiring way you can control it from your Phone. Controlling the helicopter is simple and fun for all. Anyone who like their ‘toys’, that’s young or old, will be sure to love this one. You could quite well see Daddy chasing the kiddies around the house with this one on Christmas day!
All you have to do is to download the free App (Copter Controller) from the apple App store or Android market, plug in the included IR transmitter and away you go. Download and let the fun and games begin!
You can control it from your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch and supported Android phones including: HTC - Desire S, HTC - Desire HD, HTC - Incredible S, Samsung - 9100, Samsung - i9000, Moto - MB525, LG - P350, HTC - Wild Fire, HTC - Wild Fire S, HTC - Hero, HTC - Sensation. That’s what’s great about this iHelicopter – you aren’t disadvantaged at to what phone you have.
The helicopter can be controlled Up/Down, Left/Right, Forward/Back, and thanks to the inbuilt Gyro this is pretty easy to do. There is a Turbo button for extra speed and the motion control is so much fun. You can tilt the phone to make it move forwards/backwards and left/right – you have got to love this!
This amazing iHelicopter has just been launched in the UK and ParamountZone have got a red hot introductory offer price of £29.99 (RRP £69.99). Please buy quickly as it might sell out fast!
The iHelicopter is just one of many impressive new gadgets being added to ParamountZone’s product range this season. They could well be a one stop shop for all you gifts this Christmas. Checkout http://www.paramountzone.com for the whole collection.
Lurking in a cupboard near me sit two pairs of headphones. I think the term for these headphones is ‘knackered’.
Bust, broken and now useless, these headphones are redundant. Snapped along the head frame, I am not sure why I still have them. Probably because they cost a few quid and I do not want to part with them so soon.
I am not reckless, I am not a thrill seeker, but my headphones just do not last the pace. It’s frustrating.
Bet you have a pair or two lurking somewhere too!
But fear not, because the masters of innovation, Philips have teamed up with O’Neill to create a headphone that will live up to the rigours of urban life and even beyond. Possibly the best headphones for snowboarder.
Certainly the most durable headphones ever.
Let me talk about The Bend, the saviour of headphones. Durability is the major USP here, with detachable cans when the stress gets too much. These headphones do not break under normal pressure, they just come apart as required saving that fatal snap.
It’s not all about the (fantastic) removeable cans though, they sound awesome. Thumping deep bass comes from dynamic 30mm drivers.
The name ‘The Bend’ comes from the super flexible headband. Throw in reinforced tangle-free 1.2 m cable with a 3.5mm gold plated connector, Adjustable fit headband and Super soft ear cushions, you get the total package.
Oh, they look pretty good too!
These headphones cost £61.28 (rrp) which is great considering the sound produced, but also the fact that they are likely to last a lot longer than your standard pair.
A perfect gift for snowboarders, or anyone who has a pair of broken headphones…..
We recently received our RingO, an ingenious device designed to allow you to hang your iPad on the wall (to show photos), hang it in the car to allow you to watch movies or perhaps just stand it up as a digital photo frame.
The RingO starter pack has an RRP of £64.95, (includes iPad2 Holder & wall mount) or you can opt for the RingO All-in-one pack has an RRP of £109.95 (includes iPad2 Holder, wall mount, table stand and car mount) – recommended.
The design is unique in the fact that your iPad gets full protection wherever you are using it. Embedded in the Holder is the precision engineered ring which secures the iPad to a range of mounts, allowing users to enjoy music in the bathroom, recipes in the kitchen or movies in the back seat of the car. Simply press to release, and click to secure it to a different mount.
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