Frankly, garden gnomes don't tend to make very good gifts. Even if the recipient spends loads of time in the garden, even if you feel like they'd love a little something with which to brighten up the lawn...gnomes are just too dull, too clichéd, too done-to-death.

Until now. We've added a whole bunch of garden gnome products to our catalogue, and they're all, um, a little unusual. Any one of them would make a fantastic gift for the good-humoured gardener in your life; let's take a whistle stop tour of our gi-GNOME-ous selection...

This little guy is the gnome equivalent of Tony Montana (Gnomey Montana?) He's brandishing a tommy gun and letting out what appears to be one hell of a war cry. Oh, and just to strengthen the Scarface connection, his base says 'SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND'.

This one also says 'SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND', albeit in a rather different context. Thanks goodness for those heart-pattern boxers, eh?

If there's one garden ornament that's even more clichéd than gnomes, it's the notorious Pink Flamingo. Fortunately, this vicious little guy appears to have taken care of his dreadfully tacky nemesis (or one of them, at least).

Remember those little green army men that you used to play with? Well, they're back - in gnome form! This guy is a must-have if your garden gnomes are going to win the fight against...

...this monstrosity! The Massacre makes an awesome gift for fans of those schlocky monster movies from years gone by.

If, on the other hand, you're shopping for a laid-back child of the '60s, perhaps this gnome would be more appropriate. He's wearing a very fashionable tie-dye T-shirt, and brandishing something...well, we're reasonably sure it's not a cigarette. Note that the clock is permanently set to 4:20.

Finally, we come to this chap, who has quite literally been caught with his trousers down. Who said gardeners couldn't enjoy a little bit of toilet humour, eh?

Our advice? Get them something so unique and unusual that they can't fail to be bowled over by your generosity. Here are 5 appropriately unusual gift ideas from the Gadget Inspector catalogue:

Garden gnomes are boring, but giant monsters who eat garden gnomes? Much more interesting, and a fabulously unusual Christmas gift.

Is your hard-to-shop-for pal a bit of a science boffin? If so, they're bound to love this drinks decanter, which looks just like something you'd find in a laboratory! It's perfect for wine, spirits, and mutagenic mad scientist chemicals.

If your esoteric giftee drives a car, your search for the perfect gift is over: just get them a SoundRacer gadget! It replicates the sound of a Lamborghini Gallardo, so your buddy will feel just like they're driving a real sports car instead of a banged-up Passat.

Everyone needs somewhere to park their bum at the end of a hard day's work, and this inflatable Rubik's Cube is far more colourful than any armchair, stool, or beanbag we've ever come across.

We all need somewhere to put our loose change, right? These ducky banks are available in four different designs: Disco, Grass, Bamboo, and ARMY TANK!

Thank goodness for mugs, eh? Not only do they give us a practical way to drink hot beverages, they also make excellent gifts for people who are otherwise impossible to buy for.

You see, regardless of hobbies, interests, upbringing, and any other factors you'd care to name, just about everybody can appreciate a good mug. Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are exceedingly widespread pleasures, and even if you're shopping for some kind of freak who doesn't like any of those drinks...well, mugs can hold other things too. Soup, for example. Or alcohol.

Naturally, the humble mug's status as a universally appropriate gift choice has spawned millions of different varieties. There really is a novelty mug for everyone nowadays, and with Christmas just around the corner, a shrewdly-chosen mug could be just what you need to complete your seasonal shopping. Here are a few suggestions from Gadget Inspector's own collection...

Perfect for: Comic book fans (Marvel), movie buffs, friends with anger management issues.

Perfect for: Overworked colleagues, highly-strung relatives, fire wardens.

Perfect for: Star Wars geeks, your dad, other people's dads.

Perfect for: avid golfers, sports fans, people who might enjoy running their fingers over that tactile dimpled surface.

Perfect for: Comic book fans (DC), vigilantes, bat fetishists.

Perfect for: Hypochondriacs.

Still searching for that perfect Christmas gift? Visit our Gift Ideas section!

Tesco apparently didn't realise that one's appreciation for superhero-themed clocks isn't necessarily dictated by one's gender. The offending sign has now been removed, but let's face it - the 'Fun gifts for boys' banner is merely the tip of a much larger iceberg.

Now, we're a gadget website, and a lot of our products are prone to being described as "boys' toys". We do our best, however, to stay away from this sort of thing - you don't need a Y chromosome to enjoy flying a quadcopter or building your very own Tetris Light. Besides, it's hardly in our best interest to nudge half of our potential customers out of the picture!

With that in mind, here are 5 great gift ideas for the girls in your life:

This awesome quadcopter does just about everything - it flies, it shoots water, it fires missiles, and it even performs 360-degree flips!

Some women own smartphones, we're told, and so this pen - which doubles as a smartphone charge and triples as a touchscreen stylus - could well come in handy.

This rad little speaker is designed for use with smartphones, laptops, and the like. Plug in your audio device, adjust the bass/treble knobs to your liking, and hit the heavy metal!

We love these DIY-themed bar tools - it's just a shame that they come with a Yorkie-style 'No Girls Allowed' sticker on the case.

Still, we're the ones selling the product, and we know that women like the odd drink as much as men do. If you want to buy these things, go right ahead - we're not going to check your damn gender.

Oh, incidentally, we also have a wide range of superhero stuff.

Is your favourite photographer a bit of a caffeine addict? Or perhaps they're more of a tea drinker? Either way, they're sure to appreciate this mug, which looks exactly like a camera lens!

Bonus Feature: The mug comes with a 'lens cap' that can either be used as a coaster or (see image above) as a handy biscuit holder!

If your photographer friend still holds a candle for proper, physical photographs, this nifty box will make the perfect place to store those snaps. The sturdy 'Photobox' tin ensures that those cherished photos of magic moments don't get damaged!

Bonus Feature: No photos to store? No problem - the Photobox can also be used as a biscuit tin!

The Micro Drone was one of our best-sellers anyway, but the new  version - with an attachable camera - could well be the coolest product on our whole site! If your camera-toting pal wants to get some aerial shots, this could be the way to go; just make sure you order it with the camera!

Bonus Feature: The camera can take videos as well as still photographs!

These smaller versions of the Camera Lens Mug (see above) allow you to bring a little bit of photomania into your big nights out! Each glass holds 50ml, i.e. a double!

Bonus Feature: These cute little lens cups aren't just for alcohol. They're also ideal for shots of espresso!

Another present that's perfect for people who still like physical photographs. This clock has photo frames instead of numbers, which means that your pal can choose 12 of his/her favourite pictures and use them to decorate the face of the clock!

Bonus Feature: Also available in black!