Branded Frisbees

The genius behind the invention of the Frisbee, arguable the best toy ever, has died at his home in Utah aged 90.

Walter Frederick Morrison conceived of his surprisingly aerodynamic plastic disc, back in the 1950s, and has since sold hundreds of millions worldwide. Frisbee historian Phil Kennedy (that can’t be his full time job surely) said Mr Morrison and his future wife, Lu, got the idea from playing with a metal cake pan on the beach in California.

His invention was originally named the Pluto Platter, which he sold at local fairs. In 1957 Mr Morrison sold the rights to the California firm Wham-O, which discovered that youngsters were calling the toy a “Frisbie” after the name of a well-known pie! The company changed the spelling to avoid trademark infringement and the Frisbee was born!

This great product was obviously from a bygone more innocent age, but it is still great fun today, and hasn’t escaped the attention of the promotional products market. Promotional Frisbees wouldn’t be an obvious corporate gift, but they are a low cost way for your brand to associate itself with the summertime, family activities and a healthy lifestyle. The promotional Frisbee is my favourite outdoor item, but other similar promotional items are available too like a branded spinner or even a branded boomerang.

If you think promotional Frisbee’s would make a great marketing tool for your organisation, contact the friendly promotions experts at Gift Selection and Promostore, who can advise you accordingly.

Branding the World Cup

In anticipation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, we are soon to make available a great selection of fun football themed promotional merchandise, designed to get you and your business in the mood for the festivities.

Supermarket giant Asda will also be running many World Cup related promotions over the next few months, with in store football events and hundred’s of ‘golden ticket’ opportunities.

Asda’s parent company Walmart, has signed off a deal to operate as official event stores for the World Cup. Rick Bendel, chief marketing officer at Asda says: “Expect to see a number of family-friendly deals and events in our stores next summer, and hundreds of golden tickets that we’ll be giving away to the games in South Africa”.

Although Asda have their exclusive 2010 World Cup deal, we still thinking ordering your bespoke sporting merchandise from Gift Selection is a better idea. Whether you want to kit your pub out from floor to ceiling with promotional goods, or you want to send inexpensive printed items in the mail, Gift Selection offers the complete sourcing solution.

Christmas Gifts

Our new Christmas range is the ideal place to start, if you’re looking for inexpensive stocking fillers. There is in fact something for people of all ages, from a cute and cuddly Santa, to Santa shaped playing cards. Many smaller items would make ideal low cost mailers, so you can spread your message throughout the festive period.

When ordering these festive items, spare a thought for your ancestors living back in 1647. At the time the English parliament passed a law that made Christmas festivities illegal. They were banned under Puritan leader Olivier Cromwell, who considered feasting immoral on such a Holy Day.

There is also a great selection of decorative Christmas gifts for the home too, from traditional baubles to fun Christmas soaps! Remember if you require a specific Christmas gift, let us know and we will try our very best to source exactly what you need.

Promotional Piggy Banks

Despite swine flu unexpectedly sweeping the world and record unemployment levels, promotional piggy banks are still selling well. The loveable promotional piggy bank from Gift Selection has actually sold out, but it will be back in time for Christmas.

If you can’t wait to get your hands on the Gift Selection branded piggy bank – then fear not – there are alternatives from www.promostore.co.uk. Ceramic branded piggy banks are available in smart silver finish, or as an attractive painted finish too.

A promotional piggy bank makes for a fun promotional product for children especially, and gives out a great responsible message. Available in both blue and pink and from a low minimum order quantity of 100 units, branded piggy banks aren’t a typical promotional product – but defiantly something quirky, affordable and attractive that can be used in both the home and the office.

This country needs the younger generation to have a goof sense of fiscal responsibility! With confidence in the global banking system at an all time low, a branded piggy bank may be a better alternative then your regular current account. If you have any questions about branded piggy banks, then contact the friendly team over at Gift Selection who will be happy to help.

Branded Teddy Bears

Today we’ve been working on some branded Teddy Bears, to be to be given school leavers at a young ladies school. Choose you’re Teddy Bear from our range, and then you brand the little character’s T shirt with whatever you want.

Branded Teddy Bears are fun promotional items that can really make the recipient really feel valued. Our range of branded Teddy Bears may not be Steif’s, but they are all if good quality. Branded Teddy Bears from Giftselection are also surprisingly affordable. You can have a little branded bear for less then a couple of pound, but if you want a larger more substantial bear, you’re still only talking about four pound.

If you are prepared to pay a small fee, we will send you out a sample of a branded bear in the first class post. As long as you let us know before 3:00pm, you should have your sample Teddy the next day.

Eco Puzzles

Here at Gift Selection we are big fans of wholesome family fun, and have discovered some eco friendly promotional toys and puzzles, that are great fun.

If you’re looking to show the softer side to your brand, then the promotional eco puzzle has attractive minimal styling and will keep your grey matter ticking over. The classic wooden puzzle arrives in an eco friendly drawstring cotton pouch, so it will show of your eco credential perfectly.

To add a sense of nostalgia to your brand, consider investing in some promotional eco yo-yos.This  unusual promotional product is made from recycled CD cases of all things.

With summer fast approaching you  may be looking to invest in some promotional items that can be used outdoors. There are a great range of promotional outdoor items such as a recycled boomerang, a recycled frizbee or an eco venus flyer for example.