For more info contact Tess at Luckies of London:
Tel: 0845 230 3533 or e-mail tess@luckies.co.uk

More fame for giftlab.co.uk - the Will Patrons Tea Towels on TV!

Another of our novel products at giftlab.co.uk has reached celeb status! Fresh from our Limpet bathtime drinks holder appearing on This Morning, now the Will Patrons tea towel has appeared on BBC's The One Show.

The Will Patrons Tea Towels are designed by Ben Hellfeld who appeared on the TV show to discuss where his inspiration for the product came from and why everyone's going crazy over the Will Patrons range.

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_44_1_tea-towel---will-patrons---as-featured-on-the-one-show.html


Some celebrity fun with the giftlab.co.uk Height Chart

Here at www.giftlab.co.uk we love the I'm As Big As Height Chart. It provides hours of entertainment in the office as we grab anyone who walks through our door, pin them up against the wall and then laugh hysterically at them for being the size of a moustache. But... well... no one's been to visit us for a while (except an old lady who wanted to pick up her order in person but we felt bad pinning her against the wall) and there's only so many times we can measure each other while standing on different objects (FYI The Prof is A giant panda sitting down with no shoes on, he's Elvis when standing on a box full of Floating Chain Wine Bottle Holders, an adult Male Gorilla when the box breaks from the weight, and when he stands on his head he's a Giant... work that one out?!) so I've made it my mission to put the chart to good use. I vow that throughout this blog I will track down as many celebrities as I can, hold a tape measure to their head, take a quick picture and then leg it before they work out what's going on.
I come up with a plan of action... I'll start off by hunting down the Z-Listers and I'll end up measuring an A-Lister. How hard can it be? They're only people after all.
I begin to change the places I hang out. Gone are my night's in with a Chinese takeaway and a bit of EastEnders. Instead I'm dressing up and heading to Hoxton, isn't that where they all hang out? It must be because immediately I'm faced with my first challenge: Agyness Deyn, singing with her band Five O'Clock Heroes (who even knew she could sing?) I'm a bit nervous and approach her timidly but immediately she's friendly and chatty. I hold out the tape measure, take the picture and wander off. It's over in seconds but I've managed it and I've discovered she's really quite small for a supermodel.

To read more and to view celebrity photos including Leonardo DiCaprio and Sarah Jessica Parker visit our blog page.


Contemporary Giftlab.co.uk product appears on This Morning

Here at giftlab.co.uk we've been innundated with orders for the Limpet - our bathtime drinks holder - after Gadget Guru Andy Hodgson featured it as one of his must have items on This Morning. The product's now listed on the ITV website along with a vareity of others which you can check out below:

Glove and Boot Dryer  £14.95
Has a built in fan to circulate air around your wet boots or gloves.
Available from: www.gizoo.co.uk

Cat Napkin Chain £9.99
Tiny grippers shaped like cats on a chain hold a napkin exactly where you need it.
Available from: www.scottsofstow.co.uk

Kat Kabin £49.99
Keep your moggy comfy and warm while the weather turns sour.
Available from: www.iwantoneofthose.com

Bathtime glass holder £9.95
This bath time drinks holder features a super secure clamp system so it grips to the bathroom tiles like a limpet.
Available from: www.giftlab.co.uk

Piano Hands £49.99
Sensors on the fingertips of these natty gloves trigger the piano notes that play through the attached speaker.
Available from: www.iwantoneofthose.com

Avocado saver £2.73
This patented gizmo keeps the other half of your avocado safe until you're ready to eat it next.
Available from: www.lakeland.co.uk

Potato Gloves £4.84
Clean even the muddiest potato with these multi-purpose scrubbing gloves.
Available from: www.divertimenti.co.uk

'Retriever' software About £21
The latest weapon in the fight against the thousands of annual laptop thefts.
Available from: frontdoorsoftware.com

Shower Foot Rest £10
A suction cup shower gadget to assist your balance while shaving your legs.
Available from: www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

To make your bathtime a more relaxing and enjoyable one why not take Andy's advice and get your very own limpet?

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_40_1_limpet-bathtime-drinks-holder---as-featured-on-itv-s-this-morning.html


Key Pete - the Magnetic Key Holder

Key Pete (Keepit - get it!?) is a reliable guardian of your keys. He has super strong magnets in his hands, so he will grab hold of any magnetic surface with one hand, and with the other is capable of holding a gravity defying amount of keys - up to around 30! Key Pete comes in either red or blue and is packaged in a snazzy cubed box.
He's a great little gift for anyone who regularly shouts "have you seen my keys?" just as they're heading out of the door. Pete always knows where your keys are and is ready to hand them to you. Perfect for dad or grandad - or a forgetful boyfriend!
Available from giftlab.co.uk at just £9.95

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_64_1_key-pete---a-magnetic-key-holder.html


Lucky 8, the coolest candle holder this side of the 80's  from Giftlab UK

LUCKY 8 is so flippin' cool that it hurts. And it's recycled too making it super eco-friendly. These authentic American pool balls have been, chopped and drilled so they stand and firmly holds a candle when one way, and a tea light when stood the other. Oh yeah, on top of that, we put it in the coolest looking box in the history of boxes, sell it at a pocket friendly price, and there you have it - an absolute corker of a gift product. As you may have detected, we love the LUCKY 8.

Features

    * Genuine, used-in-an-American-pool-hall pool ball (eco-friendly)
    * Multi-functional - holds candles & tealights

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_62_1_lucky-8---pool-ball-candle-and-tealight-holder.html


The Height Chart that will entertain for hours

Have you ever wondered why your height makes you so special? Well with I'm As Big As you can find out. Just mount the 2 metre chart to your wall, make all your friends and family, from your brother to your grandad, to form an orderly queue and get measuring. Each centimetre lists an iconic item, a mythical creature, a familiar object or just something plain bizarre. You could give someone a huge ego boost when they learn they're the same height as the average supermodel. Perhaps you know someone who's the same size as a blue whale's heart? And prepare to tease your friend for years to come when they learn they're the same height as the enormous turnip or the longest ever moustache. Not only is I'm As Big As a fun way to capture memories, but it's informative too... Carefully watch as your child grows from a baguette into the size of Charles and Diana's wedding cake (believe us – it's huge!)

I'm As Big As is £9.95 from www.giftlab.co.uk


http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_91_1_i-m-as-big-as....html


Capitalist Pig - Piggy Bank

Credit crunch? Pah - why worry when you can keep motivated while saving pennies and pounds by LISTing or drawing the object of your desire on this generously sized blackboard oinker.  The CapitaLIST Pig piggy bank will encourage you to save, spend and then save again.  Fill it up, release the funds through the chunky rubber stopper and start again.  Release your funds without, literally, breaking the bank.  This blackboard money box porker comes with 4 sticks of chalk so you can scribble away as your priorities change.  Save for a car one day, a holiday the next, and then go the 'whole hog' and start putting dosh to one side for the deposit on a flat.  Why not?  Piggy banks look like a much safer bet than high street banks these days!

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_30_3_capitalist-pig.html


Gender Bread - PC Patisserie

It’s been a long time coming but it seems the world is finally ready for PC patisserie.  Gender Bread will cut your gingerbread mix into HIS/HER or HIS/HIS shapes, so you’ll be safe in the knowledge that your home baked treats are controversy free.

Gender bread is made in the UK, from food grade stainless steel, which not only looks great next to all your shiny kitchen bits but makes it very easy to clean.

Out  with the ginger bread man…................……in with the ginger bread person(s)!

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_38_1_gender-bread-cookie-cutters.html


Chain Wine Bottle Holder - Now Back In Stock

The ever popular chain wine bottle holder is now back in stock at http://www.giftlab.co.uk/
, orders are rushing in as this seems to be THE product of the wedding season! So what's all the fuss about?

Creating a magical optical illusion using the principle of balance, the Chain Wine Bottle Holder is crafted from chromed iron chain, the links of which are welded together so it curves upwards to hold the bottle.  Suitable for most wine bottles, the Chain Wine Bottle Holder is guaranteed to cause a stir at any dinner party. "Oh I say, isn't that brilliant - how does it work" etc etc....!!  The perfect gift for the fun loving vino connoisseur perhaps - they tend to get a bit bored of wine books, corkscrews and novelty bottle stops. Comes packaged in a sturdy gift box.

Features

    *   Made from Chrome plated iron chain
    *   Uses the principles of balance
    *   Packaged in a sturdy gift box

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_37_3_magic-chain-floating-wine-bottle-holder.html


Fish It Out! - Retractable keyring launches at giftlab

http://www.giftlab.co.uk launches the Fish it Out retractable keyring. Fish it Out has been designed so you don't have to struggle getting your keys out of your pocket. Fish it Out has an extending line so you can pull your keys away from the mouth of the little red or blue fish..without having to "fish" them out of your pocket.

The Fish it Out keyring extends to 60cm and is also ideal for using with your travel card, ski pass or name tag and can just as easily be attached to a belt, bag or purse. This is an absolute corker of a product, and you won't know how you lived without it.

Features

    * Designed by Monkey Business
    * Retractable keyring
    * Available in 2 colours; red and blue
    * Dimensions: H9.5 x W6.5 x D2.3cm

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_61_1_fish-it-out-keyring.html


Shite Souvenir Tea-Towels - Pure Self Loathing British Genius

Designed by one of the UK's rising stars in the graphic design and illustration field, Tobatron, these tea-towels, available from http://www.giftlab.co.uk, mimic perfectly the classic souvenir versions readily available on any wind swept seafront up and down the country.
They inject a healthy dose of healthy (or unhealthy) introspection on the state of the land we live in, and in particular our love affair with dubious edibles.  These are sure to create some great debates to liven up the most awful of chores!

RRP - £8.95

Features

    * Designed in the UK
    * Parody of souvenir tea-towels
    * Made from 100% cotton
    * Size 75x47cm

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_35_1_shite-tea-towels.html


Dog-End - Dog's Bum Towel Holder

Always guaranteed to have visitors howling (pathetic we know, but had to be done) with laughter. Dog-End from http://www.giftlab.co.uk will raise a smile every time dishes need to be dried, which is probably a first.  They have a kind of classic, innocent 1950's-ness about them, until of course you realise that you're sticking your finger up an animals bum! 
Dog-End towel and cloth holders always get a reaction, but are well enough designed to slip in to the kitchen (or bathroom) environment unnoticed.  Can be attached to wall using sticky pad (supplied) or screw (supplied). Available in White or Spotty varieties.
The Dog-end is the latest in kitchen dish cloth holder design and is the perfect gift for the dog mad.

RRP - £9.95

Features

    * Kitsch kitchen accessory
    * Supplied with screw or sticky pad
    * Available in white or spotty

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_15_18_dog-end-dog-s-bum-towel-holder.html


Cloth Cat - Cat's Bum Towel Holder

oted Gift of the Year 2007 by the Gift Association,  this Cloth-Cat  holder from http://www.giftlab.co.uk is guaranteed a reaction because as you can see the cloth is held by the animals bum. 
This quirky product with 1950s styling is easy to fix to the kitchen wall (or bathroom) and comes with a strong sticky pad or screw option. It is made from high quality moulded plastic, is easy to wipe clean and comes in two different styles, white and black.
Cloth-Cat is the latest in kitchen dish cloth holder design and is the perfect gift for the cat lover – or indeed hater!

RRP - £9.95

Features

    * Made from plastic
    * Comes with screw or sticky pad for attaching
    * Available in black or white

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_51_18_cloth-cat---as-featured-on-jonathan-ross.html


Mybag, the eco friendly way to carry your shopping

Being eco-aware just got even more trendy. This fold up shopping bag, from http://www.giftlab.co.uk/
,  comes in a range of lovely, bright colours. The handle becomes the case which packs up to the size of your phone and tucks nicely in your hand bag or as a key-ring. Not only is MyBag, like, way reuseable and way cute, but it's also way more comfortable than lugging plastic carrier bags around.

Features

• Reusable Shopping bag
• Handle can be used as keyring
• Available in assorted colours
• Designed by REAC Japan

RRP £5.99


The Memory Pill - Administer some Happy Memories Today

The Memory Pill from http://www.giftlab.co.uk, is a pill shaped USB storage device that you can store, single or combined,  images, mp3s, videos or even a letter to send to a friend, colleague or loved one. The, well designed, retro box has space on the back to write a message, so all you have to do is upload the data and send the Memory Pill to the lucky recipient.

Features

• Pill shaped USB Memory Stick
• 64MB = 40 photos or 30mins MP3s or 3minute video
• Designed in the UK

RRP £11.95

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_20_1_the-memory-pill---personalised-usb-memory-stick.html


Sharp-End Cat - Cat's Bum Pencil Sharpener. The Purr-fect novelty gift, with a twist.

Now come on, admit it. How many times have you seen a cat's rear end and thought to yourself “that looks like a pencil sharpener”.
We have, loads of times, and from this slightly twisted thought, the Sharp-End (geddit?) was created.
What is it?
Sharp-end is a beautifully formed plastic cat which looks great on your desk.  Stick a pencil up it's bum, twist and marvel as the cute little kitty sharpens the pencil.  What's more, there's a sound chip inside which makes the poor thing yelp 'meowww' everytime a pencil is inserted. 
But isn't that cruel? No. It's a lump of plastic.
What's the point? (no pun intended)
a. It's really funny. It makes people laugh.
b. People will always need sharp pencils.  During the cold war, NASA spent millions of dollars on trying to develop a pen that would work in space.  The Russians used a pencil.  Pencils are technology-proof, but they'll always need sharpening. 
c. If you're not convinced, then consider this; it's a silly, trashy gift. There doesn't need to be a point (except on the pencil).
Sharp-end comes packaged in a clear acetate gift box, and stands on it's own litter tray to collect shavings. 

The RRP is £6.95. Available in white and black

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_50_1_sharp-end---pup---as-seen-on-tv.html


Beanpod - Spilling the Beans on the Ultimate Green Gift

Beanpod is an eco-friendly re-usable, recyclable gift with a purpose. And it's home grown; Made in the UK, it leaves a minimal carbon footprint, especially as there's no packaging. This bean's a runner!
For countless legions of closet gardeners without a garden,  Beanpod provides the opportunity to grow a  herb garden from scratch, on the kitchen window!  Break open the shiny green bean and inside is everything needed to grow your own window mounted herbs and become herb self-sufficient; soil, seeds and container.  Take 100ml of water, add the small cocopeat disc and hey presto, you have enough soil to fill the bean. Plant the seeds, water and leave to grow. A small suction cup enables you to stick the bean to a window leaving your sill clutter free, and allowing maximum light exposure. Pop the pod – plant the seeds – watch them grow

3 versions available – PARSLEY, BASIL or CHIVES

This product retails for £6.95

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_14_1_beanpod---herbs.html


Plantochis - The Eco Friendly Key-ring

A Plantochi is a tiny living plant which grows in soil, in a small plastic capsule. Plantochis are cactuses and succulents. Grown in Korea, these plants are of the very highest quality. Looked after properly, Plantochis can last a lifetime.
These plants are very resilient and low-maintenance. However, please don’t carry your little friend in your pocket the whole day; Plantochi is a living plant and therefore needs light in order to be able to go through the vital process of photosynthesis. Expose Plantochi to light for 3 to 4 hours per day so that it can thrive.
Plantochis encourage care and nurturing, but can cope ok if they go without sometimes. As well as being cute, Plantochi brings a little slice of nature to it's owners life every day, which can only be a good thing. If the Plantochi feels happy and well treated, it will grow and become a beautiful plant over time. After 6 to 12 months, when your Plantochi outgrows its capsule, just plant your little green friend in a pot. Friends for life!
CARE: To water Plantochi use a small plate and fill it with about 1 cm of water. The tiny holes on the bottom of the capsule help the plant to soak up water through it's roots, providing vital nutrients. Please don't over-water; watering once a month should be plenty.

Plantochis are available in 7 different varieties; bubble, crown, flame, floor, heart, hedge and tiger.

Features

• Resilient, low-maintenance plant for your key-ring
• Available in 7 different varieties
• Can be re-planted in a pot

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_60_1_cactus-plantochi.html


Forgetful? Disorganised? Get Doorganized and get the doorganizer

The Doorganizer - door organizer - from www.giftlab.co.uk, will literally add minutes to your day by keeping all your essential gear in the one place.  It's 5 to 8, you're rushing out the door in an effort to get to work on time....but you can't find your keys, travel card, mobile phone and your iPod, sound familiar? Well www.giftlab.co.uk is here to save the day with the doorganizer, simply pop it over any door handle or hook and stash your wallet, phone, cigarettes, post, iPod, keys - in fact anything that's important and you're prone to lose, and it'll all be there waiting for you when you need it. The Doorganizer is available in four different colours; pink, red,lack and camel, so you can have one to suit your mood, decor or even one for each door knob! It is made from high quality canvas and has 3 pockets and a hook for your keys. So go on get one, and get doorganized!

Features

• Made from high quality canvas
• Has 3 pockets and 1 key holder
• Available in 4 colours, red, pink, black, camel

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_13_1_doorganizer-hanging-canvas-organiser.html

BBQ Sword - Swashbuckling BBQ Action!

This BBQ sword is an absolute corker! The must-have BBQ accessory this year has to be this musketeer style BBQ sword which is actually a BBQ fork. The 'men' (boys in big bodies) are going to be mad for this. It has exactly the right look and feel to make the BBQ season a whole lot more fun. The BBQ sword is crafted from high quality stainless steel with a wooden handle, and comes packaged with it's own pop-out musketeer mask. Bangers and burgers beware!

Features

• High Quality Stainless Steel BBQ Fork
• Wooden handle
• Cut out Musketeer Mask

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_34_18_bbq-sword---as-featured-on-the-gadget-show.html


The Pooter hits the UK

The Pooter, the fart gag that has swept the States, is now launching in the UK!  Harking back to the 1950s the Pooter is a genuine piece of American toy history. The Pooter  isn't made up from any electronic bits and pieces - it uses old fashioned air technology to create a different farting sound every time...just like real life ;-) The Pooter has become massive in the States appearing on NBC and all over the internet and now you can buy the Pooter here in the UK! People just love using the Pooter to make people laugh, or just a little embarrassed and a lot confused. Imagine what fun you can have with the Pooter...take it down the street and randomly squeeze out a farting noise, or use it at school, in the office - there are so many places and situations that need a Pooter noise! The Pooter is the most realistic and most fun artificial flatulence maker! Great jokey present.

Features

• Portable Farting Machine
• Designed and made in the US
• Uses old fashioned air technology
• For ages 10+

http://www.giftlab.co.uk/product_details_59_1_the-pooter.html