Hawkin.co.uk

From false arms to hair-growing cat soap, if it's unusual gift ideas you want, you've come to the right place! Step right up ladies and gentlemen, to zusy's virtual emporium of weirdness. Guaranteed to satisfy! (Details of where to buy at end of review) We'll start with the 'Russian Roulette' chocolates, shall we? It seems as good a place as any to begin our shopping adventure together... 1. Russian Roulette Chocolates, Item No. B005, £3.99 Chocolates are yummy. We all know this for a fact. They couldn't ever be... dangerous... could they? They could if you buy *these* particular ...  Read the complete review

This has got to be one of the most fascinating toy and gift selections I have come across for ages!!! They stock an unusual selection of items....many of which could be classed as "old fashioned 2 toys if you like.....but they seem to put together a collection that has universal appeal whatever the age!! Each item is covered in a ctalogue by a humourous and highly informative description and picture...the items are availble by ordering by post or online... The selection of cheap and cheerful pressies is huge...ideal for stocking fillers..and lots of games are also included. Last year we purchased an excellent Roulette set from the catalogue..and we ...  Read the complete review

I think the title says it all :) When I was a kid, there was a shop in town that sold all this kind of stuff - jumping frogs, marbles, bubble blowers, magic tricks, cat-shaped soap that grows hair (!) - and my sister and I always used to get a selection of these novel and fascinating items in our stockings at Christmas :) In fact, my mother assures me I spent longer with these inexpensive toys than with the larger presents I received :D So you can imagine my delight when I discovered Hawkin.co.uk two or three years ago! I was taken straight back to the age of seven or eight, when a clockwork set of false teeth or a Slinky would keep me amused for hours ;) ...  Read the complete review

I have used the Hawkins Catalogue for about five years now and could not be without it, not only at Christmas but all year round. It is particularly good for novilties at childrens birthday parties. My boys have given out some of the best 'Goodie' bag's I've seen...if I do say so myself....and all thanks to Hawkins. However they are not only good for stocking fillers for all ages but also toys. I got my son a wrap around hobby horse for his birthday. Not only does it not have a stick, which could be dangerous, but it makes the noise of hoofs if you squeeze the ears. He may be 7 now but it is still a favourite and he spends many an afternoon ...  Read the complete review