Retro Alarm Clock
 |
 NEW Retro Jukebox Lamp Clock Alarm Radio w iPod Dock  US $39.99
|
 Metal Red Hammer Bell type Small Alarm Clock US $12.99
|
 WESTCLOX BIG BEN MOON BEAM ALARM CLOCK MOD 43000 CREAM COLOR US $12.69
|
 Black Single Bell Desk Table Travel Analog Alarm Clock US $11.74
|
 1970s SANKYO ALARM CLOCK RETRO 1960s SPACE AGE VINTAGE PANTON MODERNIST ERA US $63.19 |
 Pink Retro Alarm Clock NEW US $6.59
|
 White Single Bell Desk Travel Analog Alarm Clock US $12.22
|
 Retro Modern TWEMCO Alarm Flip Clock White AP 28 US $78.00
|
 Retro cream black plastic alarm clock from Urban Outfitters US $5.00
|
 Retro Modern Auto Flip Alarm Desk Clock With Light 004 US $49.99
|
 Retro Digital Flip Page Gear Clock US $31.95
|
 Retro Deco Chrome Tap N Glow Alarm Clock with Temperature Snooze Brand New US $14.99
|
 Retro Digital Flip Page Gear Clock with Alarm 230V AC US $47.92
|
 Roman Retro Metal Vintage Hammer Double Bell Flower Rose Alarm Desk Clock Cream US $6.99
|
 Zeon Baby Ben Mechanical Wind Up Alarm Clock WX11506 US $25.26
|
 PLAYBOY Retro style clock NEW IN BOX AUTHENTIC US $19.99
|
 Retro Digital Flip Page Gear Clock with Alarm 2×C Batteries Powered US $38.48
|
 Classic Vintage Modern Simple Retro Twin Double Bell Table Alarm Clock Black US $8.89
|
 Retro Alarm Clock Gold Glitter Rockabilly 50s 60s 70s US $15.84
|
 RETRO Old Fashion Style ALARM CLOCK US $19.43
|
 Westclox Baby Ben Keywound Wind Up Alarm Clock 11611 US $17.95
|
 New Retro Flip Page Desk Table Gear Alarm Clock White Page Black Numbers Cool US $39.99
|
 Westclox Baby Ben Keywound Wind Up Alarm Clock 11607 US $17.95
|
 Dark Wood Retro WHITE LED USB Digital Desk Alarm Clock US $24.98
|
 1pc x Desk Retro Clock Auto Flip Cylinder Decor White Black100 Brand New US $18.85
|
 BLUE LED Dark Wood Cube USB Digital Desk Alarm Clock US $24.98
|
 1950s STYLE RETRO DESIGN FLIP DATE ALARM CLOCK NEW FREE SHIPPING US $18.49
|
 DISNEY MINNIE MOUSE OFFICIAL LARGE CHILDRENS RETRO JUMBO ALARM CLOCK 2 DESIGNS US $12.56
|
 New Retro Style Sky Blue Mini Alarm Clock 50s Kitchen Bedroom 1950s US $13.99
|
 28cm Large Bell Type Modern Quartz Alarm Clock WHITE US $7.88
|
 Retro Silver Robot Alarm Clock Desk Novelty free uk post US $14.19
|
 Pottery Barn Retro Style Desk Night Stand Clock with Alarm US $10.00
|
 Kikkerland Small Magnetic 55 Minute Kitchen Timer Retro US $16.48
|
 Vintage 1950s Mechanical white WESTCLOX alarm clock WORKING US $5.50
|
 Westclox 1950 Big Ben Moonbeam Yellow Alarm Clock 43000X US $32.00
|
 Hammer Twins Metal Vintage Double Bell Stainless Steel Alarm Silver Desk Clock US $6.59
|
 Old Fashioned Retro Twin Bell Alarm Clock Brass Tone Durable brass tone Case NEW US $28.95
|
 Retro Alarm Clock Silver Glitter Rockabilly 50s 60s 70s US $15.84
|
 Atomic Analog Dual Bell Mechanical Ringer Clock US $22.00
|
 Retro Digital Auto Flip Page Desk Gear Clock Alarm US $54.99
|
 Retro Style Westclox Keywound Twin Bell ALARM CLOCK Brass Finish LOUD NEW US $9.99
|
 Digital Vintage Retro Modern Home Decor Auto Stand Flip Desk Table Alarm Clock US $43.88
|
 RETRO Old Fashion Style ALARM CLOCK Twin Bell Double Bell in BLACK w 4 US $19.51
|
 Retro Style Steel Alarm Clock Quartz movement Works US $9.99
|
 Stainless Auto Flip Retro Style Gear Alarm Clock US $42.07
|
 Retro Alarm Clock Pink Glitter Rockabilly 50s 60s 70s Unique Gift Funky Cool New US $15.84
|
 TC77G Oval Double Bell Table Alarm Clock Gold US $29.81
|
 Retro Red Station Alarm Clock US $14.14
|
 TC77S Oval Double Bell Table Alarm Clock Silver US $30.07
|
 TC77B Oval Double Bell Table Alarm Clock Black US $29.81
|
 Retro Style Westclox Keywound Twin Bell ALARM CLOCK Black Chrome Finish NEW US $9.99
|
 Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels US $39.00
|
 Zeon Wacky Waker Pig Twin Bell Alarm Clock with Actual Pig Oinking Pink Case w US $16.63
|
 PEAS ON EARTH ALARM CLOCK WORKS GREEN RETRO BATTERY BELL David Goliath US $6.50
|
 SHABBY VINTAGE BABY BEN ALARM CLOCK RETRO BLUE METAL CHIC JEWEL FACE RHINESTONE US $39.99
|
 NEW Vintage Retro Modern Single Scale Digital Stand Auto Flip Desk Table Clock US $38.50
|
 Disney Pixar Toy Story Retro Alarm Clock US $7.69
|
 Alarm Clocks That 70s Retro Alarm Clock Cream Red US $21.52
|
 JOHN WAYNE Retro Twin Bell Alarm Clock NEW US $22.99
|
 Vintage Keno Alarm Clock by Westclox Wind Up White Face Black Numbers Retro Mod US $11.99
|
 IC010 The King Elvis Presley Portrait 4 Alarm Clock US $15.78
|
 Infinity Instruments That 70 S Clock Brown Alarm Kitchen New Fast Shipping US $29.22
|
 Table Alarm Gear Clock modelR2D2 US $84.13
|
 Bratz Baby big alarm clock with big pink bells size 11 28 cm new in box US $9.99
|
 Howard Miller 645 652 Abigail Alarm Clock US $52.58
|
 Sentry Baby Bell Alarm Clock Travel Black Face NEW US $12.99
|
 That Clock Infinity 13229RD 2449IV US $33.99
|
 Disney Pixar TOY STORY Desk Top Retro Alarm Clock NEW US $15.99
|
 That 70s Clock Red Infinity 13229IV 2449RD US $36.42
|
 That 70s Clock Brown Infinity 13229IV 2449BR US $41.30
|
 A RETRO 1960s ENGLISH MADE METAMEC 8 DAY ALARM CLOCK IN FULL WORKING ORDER US $7.88
|
 Alarm Clocks Pinup American Retro US $15.78
|
 Infinity Instruments That 70s Retro Alarm Clock in Cream with Brown Face US $32.99
|
 Retro Spot Light Alarm Clock Black Retro Spot Light Alarm Clock Black US $19.00
|
 Karlsson White Twin Bell Vintage Retro Style Bedside Alarm Clock 9D Gift Boxed US $59.95
|
 Westclox 1950 Big Ben Moonbeam Yellow Alarm Clock US $40.44
|
 Disney Pixar CARS 2 Battery Operated RETRO ALARM CLOCKNEW IN BOXGIFT US $8.95
|
 Quartz Metal Alarm Clock New in Box US $25.00
|
 Elgin QA Twin Bell Alarm Clock Silver US $21.18
|
 Bedroom Bell Top Desk Table Analog Alarm Clock Black US $9.87
|
Unusual Gifts and Unique Presents: Shopping For Someone Who Seems To Have Everything
Before Internet shopping, buying gifts was a pain. It was fine if you were shopping for Granny (embroidered hankies or a box of chocolates) – because as we all know, grannies have impeccable manners and believe it’s the thought that counts.
But there was always that one person who seemed to eye unimaginative gifts with disinterest at best, and utter disdain at worst. When it came to buying a birthday present for this person you’d break into a sweat, knowing that you’d spend weeks traipsing round crowded shops to find an affordable gift that this person didn’t already own.
Then the Internet came along and changed our lives. In the gift-buying sense, at least…
These days, if you’re looking for an unusual gift for a gadget-obsessed brother or a unique present for a has-it-all friend – or even an alternative to the hankies Granny’s usually so grateful for – all you need to do is shop online.
The vast array of innovative gadgets, executive toys and nostalgic gifts that’s available on the Internet is staggering. What’s more, there are no crowds to battle through, no waiting for the bus (or for the rain to stop), and no tugs-of-war with crazed shoppers over the last undamaged teapot in the bargain bin. And with wish list websites like Kaboodle and Boxed Up, banking great gift ideas for another time couldn’t be easier.
Be honest, now; who wouldn’t swap a surly Saturday girl for exceptional customer service, or extortionate car parking fees for fast, low-cost home delivery?
So, make yourself a nice cup of tea, put your feet up, and read our guide to buying unusual gifts and unique presents for that special someone who seems to have everything…
Unusual gifts for mums, grannies and aunties
The way to warm a lady’s heart isn’t with a diamond… do it with a Slanket, and save yourself a small fortune. Is it a blanket? Is it a jacket? It’s both! The Slanket is a blanket with sleeves, so you can snuggle up on the sofa but keep your arms free for drinking tea, doing the crossword or stroking the cat. The Slanket comes in a variety of colours and is a thoughtful and unusual gift that any lady will be delighted with.
Unusual gifts for gadget lovers
Internet shopping has made it far easier to find unusual gifts for gadget lovers. Like the USB charging adapter which fits into your car’s lighter socket so you can charge your MP3 player on the move. Or the rev counter alarm clock, which wakes you up in the morning with the roar of a V8 engine. Or remote control lederhosen, which yodel and are controlled with a knockwurst. What gadget addict wouldn’t be proud to own one of those?
Retro sweets and nostalgic gifts
Hands up if you remember Space Dust, Parma Violets and chocolate cigarettes… Retro sweeties are back, and they taste better than ever! Give the gift of nostalgia – a bumper pack of retro sweets is the perfect way to celebrate the birthday of anyone who was a child in the 60s, 70s or 80s.
For a nostalgic gift with a modern twist, give recordable CDs that look just like old vinyl records. And for a big kid trapped in a 40-something’s body, give a giant retro space hopper; they’re just as much fun today as they were when we were children, but adult sized.
Unique gifts for the home
Gadgets and gizmos for the home make perfect gifts for just about anybody. Like the monkey peeler, a monkey-shaped device which is used for peeling vegetables, not monkeys. Or the peace of cake mould, which produces cakes decorated with the CND logo. Or bath pearls, a set of three colour changing, floating lights which look just like giant pearls.
Unusual office gifts
Daft desktop toys are a great distraction from the tedium of working, and they’re a fun way to cheer up a dull desk. Take the crazy cat lady, for instance. She has a collection of cats, some of which live in her pockets. Every town has one, and so should every desk!
Then there’s the evolving Darwin, a series of desktop figures that celebrate man’s evolution from pond life to modern man, in the shape of Charles Darwin. Who wouldn’t be delighted to share their desk with one of science’s greatest minds?
Utterly silly gifts
Watching the bemused look on the face of someone who’s just received an emergency yodel button is a gift in itself. Press the button to receive a realistic emergency yodel – it’s totally pointless, but that’s the point!
Internet shopping has changed the art of gift-giving forever. No more queues, no more crowds, no more hankies and no more money in birthday cards. Unless it’s one of our million pound notes, of course…
About the Author
Anna Clare is Website Manager at ShinyShack.com, one of the UK's leading suppliers of unusual gifts, unique presents and great gift ideas.
Posted in 
Tags: