With every Christmas or birthday comes the usual hunt to find presents that show thought, care and a little bit of personality have gone into the present selection process. This hunt usually results in the purchase of socks and pants, together with the notion that it’s “the thought that counts”.

Presents don’t have to follow this same pattern though. You can be creative with your presents, even when buying gifts for people as old as thirty or forty, or possibly even older. In fact, it’s easier to find presents for older people because of the potential for nostalgic gifts from their past.

Here are a few ideas for some retro gifts that will show you really have ‘tried’ this time:

Everyone loves a Slinky
The Slinky was first produced in the 1940s, and has sold steadily ever since. It’s classic design and everyone knows how to use one, you just need stairs. Slinkys make excellent retro gifts and can even be used in the office as executive toys.

Mousetrap!
Children think they invented games, but they don’t realise that games like Mousetrap, Cluedo, Monopoly and The Game of Life were all created decades ago. Giving nostalgic gifts such as these as presents will show some serious thought.

Dolls Houses
What to buy for the special woman in your life, whether she’s your wife, mother or grandmother; a dolls house no less. Every little girl played with a dolls house, and if she didn’t, she’ll probably want to now that she’s grown up. Dolls houses are highly collectable and great nostalgic gifts for women of all ages.