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Valentine’s Day present information from quirky huggables to romantic two-player video games

It’s that time of year again when petrol station flower sales surge and boxes of posh chocolates fly off the shelves – but what if, this year lovers opted for something a bit different

Show your person how much you love them with these gifts
Show your person how much you love them with these gifts(Image: Getty Images)

Giving the gift of flowers just isn’t very creative, is it? Why would you offer a token of affection with something that’ll expire in a few days?

Here to help you to aim the arrow unleashed from your romantic bow, we’d rather you didn’t leave it until your only remaining options are from your local garage.

We’re not trying to be too creepy and get into giving a paint-by-numbers picture of yourself or going over-the-top on the gifting front, no, as they say, it is the thought that counts (mainly). So, get some inspiration and show your sentimental side with something that’s fun, thoughtful and most of all memorable.

ZURU Fuggler GOLD Love – £8 from The Entertainer

Nothing says I love you quite like this
Nothing says I love you quite like this(Image: Supplied)

This monstrous plush could steal anyone’s affections, – just see beyond the slightly creepy human-like teeth. With its heart of gold this 22cm plush is full of cheeky charm.

ZURU Max Flowers – £6.40 from The Entertainer

A new twist on buying flowers?
A new twist on buying flowers?(Image: Supplied)

Each capsule has 243 pieces inside, enough to create two flower stems but what’s inside will be a surprise. There are ten types to collect and keep and you’ll never need concern yourself with any watering.

LEGO LOVE – £69.99 from LEGO.com

It can help you build on your relationship
It can help you build on your relationship(Image: Supplied)

This 3D version of the world-famous sculpture is captured perfectly in brick form with this 791-piece set. Trouble here is when you’ve completed it as a couple is deciding where this striking set will be displayed – Your place or mine?

Wavelength – £29.99 from Waterstones

Are you on the same wavelength?
Are you on the same wavelength?(Image: Supplied)

Crank the dial in the middle and the other player has to guess where, on the scale, the answer lies with the clues you’ve given. Say, on a scale of 0-10 how ugly is a kangaroo and then, after some mind-mangling decide your rating before revealing what wavelength thinks.

Viewfinder – £19.95 from Makephotopuzzle

Blast from the past
Blast from the past(Image: Supplied)

Be a retro romantic with this old-school photo display device which can be customised with seven of your favourite snaps. Also come in a few other colours and you can add a message of your own in there too.

Magnetic Socks – £7.99 from Firebox

You'll never be apart
You’ll never be apart(Image: Supplied)

Earning its place here due to being downright odd but something we’re strangely drawn towards. Is it because it inspires memories of school sports-day and the dreaded two-legged run?

Tamagotchi lots of love – £13 from Argos

Are we back in the 90s?
Are we back in the 90s?(Image: Supplied)

Play the on-screen games and treat your Tamagotchi well to help nurture it into adulthood the best you can. Turn it into a bit of a digital showdown with your beloved and get one each and compare your outcomes.

Riddle pics – £9.99 at Amazon

This could get your brain going
This could get your brain going(Image: Jam Press)

Ok granted it isn’t the most romantic gifting suggestion but most certainly an ideal ingredient as part of an intimate night in. Ditch the digital devices and spot 101 film titles hidden in the included poster – just add popcorn.

Pug Tarot – £16.99 from Thames and Kosmos

Pug lovers will go nuts for this
Pug lovers will go nuts for this(Image: Supplied)

Based on the classic Tarot symbolism the major difference is indeed to inclusion of about the best Pug illustrations we’ve seen. A guide inside on how to do a reading that might well tell you if the giver is a keeper?

Canyon TWS-5 Ear Buds – £24 from Wilko

Or if you want to block out the noise...
Or if you want to block out the noise…(Image: Supplied)

We tried to find something that said “always on my mind” but have settled for “in your ear” which is pretty close. Look, everyone loses an earbud or two on a regular basis so gifting a set is always good – Accompany with a Spotify link to “your” song.

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