Nissan Pathfinder

At the start of February at around 1:04pm I set about contacting as many car companies as I could in the hope one of them would provide me with a car for free. I tried everything from car dealerships to heads of marketing all to no success, and then from out of nowhere came a magical email from none other than Bruce, Wayne. Call it divine superhero invention but he agreed to send me over the latest Nissan Pathfinder, not simply for a test drive but to keep forever….

Name: Nissan Pathfinder
Product Number: 121
How much: £25,595
Where can I buy one: Nissan Offers.co.uk


Yes the car you see constantly every time you just want to sit down and watch 24 is now parked mere inches away from me. The first thing that stuck me when the Nissan Pathfinder arrived (aside from the “oh my god I’ve been sent a car” factor) was the striking metallic gray shine on the car itself. Incredibly reflective and guaranteed to stop passers by it’s an iconic color that makes the car seem far bigger than it is.

Moving around to the front of the car I was again captivated by its intense striking lights, metallic bumper and even the sexy little Nissan logo on the front of the car. If passers by are impressed by the overall color of the car at first glance then as soon as they see the front they’ll be straight to the local dealers begging for their own.


As you’d expect from such a well designed car the tires are equally impressive and are designed to handle every ounce of 4x4 action you throw at them. That’s not to mention the chrome hub caps, or the excellent design on the tire tracks which really help to cement the ‘design icon’ image of the car.

Those of you worried that the Nissan Pathfinder may be a little bigger than your’re expecting will also be pleased to know that there’s a handy step on the side of the car to allow for easy access. There’s also the option to install up to 7 seats within the car. On top of that there’s a sunroof and roof rails thrown in so you’ll be ready no matter where you travel.

Then there’s the fantastic interior and the excellent handling which I’d love to tell you about aside from one small problem….


I can’t fit inside the car.


Sure we’re a little early for April fools but we really did receive a car model from “Wayne Bruce” at Nissan (which appeared as the excellent “Bruce, Wayne” in my inbox). And if we'd updated on a Sunday I'm sure a few of you would have smelled a rat! If you were fooled for a second then that only helps to highlight the excellent quality of these models from Norev.com. For those that fancy a real Nissan Pathfinder then head over to Nissan Offers.co.uk to browse the complete range.

See you next week when I try to gain back my credibility with some serious reviews about the best way to handle messy wires and out of control pipes.

Jewellery Jolly

As everyone likes a bit of shiny stuff from time to time I’ve decided to provide a quick roundup of some of the latest precious things to enter my lair.

Name: Big Cold Turkey Silver Cuff Bracelet
Product Number: 118
How much: £28
Where can I buy one: Big Cold Turkey.com


To start things off there’s the exceptionally shiny Silver Cuff bracelet from Big Cold Turkey.com. For those who missed my review back in January, The Big Cold Turkey is a small kit perfectly designed for helping you on your way to quit just about anything. Included in the kit was a small wrist band which I described as a “fashion icon for 2007” as it allowed you to attach small trophies to highlight how many days you had avoided your previous vice.

For those who have been giving up something for lent I now present you with the ideal reward. Crafted in sterling silver the ‘Silver Cuff Bracet’ helps to emphasise your strong willpower more than ever before and even comes with the added bonus of being inscribed with “I’m a strong turkey” so you will never have any doubt of your achievement. Ideally designed for those who have gone through the entire 42 days of the Cold Turkey kit there’s no reason why ‘Lent-ees’ can’t give themselves a little reward when they finish either.

Name: Taro Bracelet
Product Number: 119
How much: £2.90 (trade price)
Where can I buy one: Design Six.co.uk


For those of you who don’t want to earn their jewellery there’s the much simpler solution of opting for Design Six’s range. Sadly it would be simple if not for their trade supplier status, but as before if you really want to buy their products a quick phone call to your local jewellers should be enough to persuade them to get their kit in stock…

The Taro bracelet is a perfect example of a Design Six product which is crying out for you to hunt it down by whatever means necessary. Not only does it look great and go well with my previous prediction that blue will be this summer’s colour of choice but it’s also springy! That’s right, if you pull on the bracelet you’ll see it’s as stretchy and fun as a humble slinky. Get bored watching your girlfriend try on jewellery? Then this is the perfect solution to entertain yourself.

Name: Chase Bracelet
Product Number: 120
How much: £5.60 (trade price)
Where can I buy one: Design Six.co.uk


Less springy, but even more likely to make your girlfriend smile with glee is the Chase Bracelet which we received in lilac (although it’s also available in turquoise to match both the Taro bracelet and the previously reviewed Thorpe Necklace. As with everything else you see in today’s review it’s something that practically reviews itself and with a mixture of pebble and gemstone style shapes it’s the perfect Easter gift for your loved one if they’re fed up of chocolate.

The Diablo

Product Number: 117
How much: £19.99 RRP
Where can I buy one: Kitchen Monger

Toasted sandwiches were an absolute must whenever I visited my grandparents. Each time I visited we’d concoct all manner of bizarre creations including baked beans, cheese, eggs (and anything else that was lying around) in to something that was utterly disgusting to look at but tasted absolutely fantastic. Thinking that I’d outgrown this childish curiosity I was baffled to find it returned the second I set eyes on ‘The Diablo’.


In essence ‘The Diablo’ is a toaster which you place on the hob to create all manner of creations. More than just a humble sandwich toaster it also allows you the pleasure of using rye, pita breads, tortillas and pastry to create even more advanced creations than I ever thought possible as a child. To get your mind flowing a list of recipes is included that teach you how to make pizza, burittos, and even apple pies.

Whilst it may appear small in size ‘The Diablo’ is actually just about right for you to squeeze in two normal sized pieces of bread and to go nuts. To test it out I opted for the most traditional option on the menu: “Old Nick’s Normal” or as it’s known to you and me: A ham and cheese toastie. Urged by the recipie to “pile the ingredients high”, I did just that and was surprised to find no run off when cooking.


One issue I did have during cooking was that the unit seemed relatively unstable on my hob due to its heavy handle. In fact after leaving the device on the hob I noticed it was starting to lean over with one side becoming more cooked than the other. To resolve this I think it’s best to ensure you place ‘The Diablo’ in the middle on the hob and place the handle over a flat top service, but it’s an issue that really sure be resolved in future versions of the product.

Aside from that issue cooking was a pretty simple process and required me to flip the device over every couple of minutes and to occasionally open it to check how everything was cooking. As you can open the device either side up it’s easy to check for a perfectly cooked sandwich on both sides and cleaning the device took all of 10 seconds. Compare this to the nightmare that is cleaning traditional toasted sandwich makers and you’ve got a significant advantage.


Aside from that, the taste difference isn’t huge compared to traditional toasted sandwich makers and so it’s essentially going to come down to how much you want to experiment. If you simply want the ability to cook two plain toasted sandwiches at once then you should stick to the more standard models. But if like me, you had a childhood of pilling on unusual toppings and you’re curious to try out the possibilities with different types of bread then this is a perfect way to appease your playful imagination!

To buy The Diablo head over to a Kitchen Monger store or if you’re a retailer then Eddingtons have all the stock you need.

Extras Series 2 DVD

Product Number: 116
How much: £21.99 RRP
Where can I buy one: Amazon.co.uk

Those who know me may find it a little odd for me to be reviewing the latest from Ricky Gervais given that I didn’t ‘get’ The Office till at least the third time I watched it. I also watched about the first five minutes of the first series of Extras, found Ben Stiller to seem a little bit mad and then turned it off completely. In essence this makes me the perfect choice to cover the new series of Extras, and as one of the few remaining journalists yet to be ensnarled by the Ricky Gervais TV love in I should hopefully be able to shine an unbiased light on his latest offering.


I’ll start with the good news: Extra’s Series 2 is unashamedly brilliant. Despite my reservations I found it to be filled with fantastically cringe worthy moments that felt unique and fresh. Much of the laughs this year come from Gervais’ character ‘Andy’ enjoying the ‘success’ of his new TV show: When the Whistle Blows. Unfortunately for him the BBC cripple his new show by filling it full of catchphrases and ultimately Andy starts on a downward spiral which brings you one laugh after another at his expense. To spell these laughs out here would utterly ruin it so instead I’ll keep it zipped and save the gags for you.

Alongside Ricky Gervais, the fantastic Steven Merchant returns as Andy’s bumbling agent complete with “Barry from Eastenders” as his only other client. In many ways when Gervais and Merchant are together in a scene events play out exactly as they would in a typical one of their Podcasts, and even without Karl Pilkington for them to humiliate the gags come thick and fast.

In some ways I found that the Merchant/ Gervais moments on the DVD only served to highlight the ease with which Gervais must have found playing the part of Andy. Whilst David Brent was a thoroughly unique character, Andy feels almost as if Gervais is simply playing himself – for example an interview with Jonathan Ross in Episode 6 plays out exactly as it would had Gervais himself been doing it and he even slips his trademark laugh in to the scene. It’s an uncomfortable scene for those who have seen Gervais appear on Jonathan Ross as himself so don’t be surprised if you forget that you’re supposed to be watching a ‘fictional character’ at that point.


Some of course would argue that the stars of the show are not in fact the roles played by the ensemble cast but instead those played by the various actors who pop up from time to time to mostly just harass the main characters. Whilst the mixture of characters is fantastic, it’s the bizarre situations that they’re put in which will really gets the laughs. Sometimes it works (in the case of Chris Martin it works especially well) and other times it earns a little bit less respect for the actor in question. Orlando Bloom especially comes across as pompous and self-loving and although the actors are clearly playing satirical versions of themselves you can’t help but leave with a bad after taste.


Then there’s the repetition and although there are only six episodes on the DVD, plotlines seem to be repeated frequently. Orland Bloom for example plays an ego focused character obsessed with trying to convince Maggie to find him attractive, and then two episode later Daniel Radcliffe plays an ego focused character obsessed with trying to convince Maggie to find him attractive. Then there’s Ian McKellen and Keith Chegwin, who both play characters that have a totally baffling understanding of acting. For a show that seems so keen to poke fun at catchphrase comedies, it’s ironic to see the writers falling back on such repetition when they’re unsure of an interesting role for a cameo actor to play.


Aside from all of these issues Extras Series 2 does come away feeling stronger than the sum of its individual parts. Clearly there are areas where it could have been stronger but for the most part it’s a laugh happy comedy which has probably one of the most unique set ups in the last ten years. As Andy’s characters in ‘When the Whistle Blows’ would say: “Are you ‘avin a laugh?”. Yes I am, but it could be louder…

Extras:: In terms of Extras’ Extras (you don’t get to say that every day) there’s backstage clips for every episode and 8 minutes of out takes to give you more from your favourite episodes. There’s also two fantastic documentaries that round off a package which is especially generous for a BBC comedy (second only to Red Dwarf DVDs). The first of these focuses on Corpsing which is the flawed art of laughing in the middle of a scene. In essence this feature plays out like another big collection of out takes, only with surprisingly good insights from the actors in to why they can’t stop laughing on screen.


Then there’s “Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening” which may possibly be the funniest special feature of all time. Anyone that has seen the behind the screens antics of Ricky Gervais’ live tours will know the cruel pranks he plays on some of his team and Nigel is probably the most bullied of all. Throughout a 25 minute long documentary Gervais uses masking tape and paper to reconstruct Nigel in to beavers and slugs, as well as urging Nigel in to a series of bizarre bets. Although in many ways it’s petty bullying, it’s hilarious petty bullying….

Extras Series 2 is available to buy from Monday 26th March 2007.

Thinking Gifts Range

Product: Type & Write Desk
Product Number: 114
How much: £30 RRP
Where can I buy one: Thinking Gifts.com

‘Stop Slouching!’ ‘Sit up Straight!’ ‘Tuck your shirt in!’ So were the cries of school children’s parents, teachers and relatives. Naturally we responded with our own cries of “I can’t be bothered’ and such was the natural battle for control that many of us saw throughout our childhood. How much simpler life would have been if someone had invented something to do all of those things for us?


Whilst it won’t tuck in your shirt for you the Type and Write stand will perform two out of those three tasks by giving you a writing stand that should (if used properly) allow you to write in a way that has the best effect on your back. You can also position a laptop on the stand to give yourself an elevated position for typing out emails, drawing pie charts etc.

Sadly the stand itself isn’t actually very wide so you’ll only be able to fit on one piece of paper at once. Similarly if you’ve got a wide laptop the edges will protrude slightly from the stand and if you fancy putting a keyboard on it for a traditional computer it too will stick out. Thankfully this issue becomes somewhat mute as the stand is well made and even when you place a full length keyboard on it, it won’t wobble no matter how much you hit the keys.


When using the device for writing I also found that my posture was greatly improved and I was heading somewhat in the right direction. However it won’t do all the work for you and you’ll still need to make a conscious effort to sit up straight and not slouch down if you really want to feel the benefit of the desk.

One other neat feature with the device is that it’s easy to set up and use. You simply slide down a base and it’s ready. When not in use you tuck the base back in again and it’ll fit nicely in to a large computer bag. Ideally of course this sort of thing should be installed in offices and schools up and down the country but until that happens make sure you get your kids a large school bag so you can sneak this in there.

Product: Book Chair
Product Number: 115
How much: £17 RRP (Also Available in other sizes £12-£33
Where can I buy one: Thinking Gifts.com


The thinking gifts company were also kind enough to send over the product which pretty much launched their company: The Book Chair. Unlike the Type and Write desk the focus this time is simply on giving you the best angle to read whatever book takes you fancy. In my case I chose Forever Odd by Dean Koontz in paperback and Derren Brown's ;’Trick of the Mind’ in hardback.

To help hold your book in place there’s two little clips at the front which you can slide in to place when you need them. When you want to change your page simply slide them down, switch and slide them up again. Whilst these work well for older smaller books I did find they struggled when I tried using a brand new book that was over 500 pages. To get the book to stay in place took some fiddling and I had to fold the book on the spine in order to get it to stop trying to escape every time I turned the page. For most people this won’t be a big deal but for those who like their book spines to look pristine this will come as a shock!


For hardback books the stand fared much better and I had no instances of the book trying to get away so that’s definitely a bonus. One use of the book chair which I know University students will get a kick out of is using the chair to hold pages in place when they’re trying to jot down a reference. Normally this requires wedging a book open with two heavy objects but now it feels like an absolute breeze.

There’s no denying that the Book Chair definitely has its uses. I have no doubt it would fare equally well in the kitchen for holding recipe pages and it even doubles up as a laptop stand in larger variants. If you always find yourself struggling to hold down the right page then this could very well be the answer.

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What is Blagman.co.uk?
Blagman.co.uk was started in August 2006 by Mike Essex, who set on a quest to see if he could get 100 products for free simply by asking nicely. This quest was born from the term ‘blagging’ which is when people attempt to get something for nothing. Since that initial quest the site has transformed in to a forum for unique new products and still sticks to its initial premise of only reviewing products which are given to Mike for free. The flip side of this is that all a company has to do to get featured is to donate a product, put their feet up and wait for an honest review.

“Solar Powered wheelchair? Paprika flavour beer? Really, it's true - Blagman will review absolutely anything. Brutally honest but always a great guinea pig, Blagman is an exceptionally random and charming website.”
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Are there any product limitations?
Charlotte is right, to a degree, Mike will review absolutely anything with three exceptions:

A) Nothing that would seen sexually offensive
B) Nothing that may cause harm to Mike’s personal health, by this we mean medication and not sky diving which would be awesome!
C) Anything illegal

Aside from that you’re free to go nuts! Like anyone Mike loves surprises…

"Blagman is the ideal way for JML to promote many of our products, however varied. We produce so many new lines that it's the perfect way to raise their profile. Mike's posts are always witty and make for a really entertaining and crisp read!"

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Anna Hales - Sales Manager – Design Six Jewellery

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At the lowest period we receive 500 unique visitors a day. As each item is exposed on the main page for two weeks and our readers on average return once a week that means a bare minimum of 3500 potential customers in the first week alone for each product. That’s not to mention the 2000 visitors a day we’ve had in peak periods as well.

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Helen Davis, Senior Account Manager, Evolution PR Ltd

Is the site really free?
Yep, the only cost to yourself is the cost of whichever product you send over. Aside from that the site is run as a totally free service. Mike runs the site purely to try out new, interesting products and any money made from banner ads goes directly towards the sites hosting costs.

Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
To make sure Mike isn’t bombarded with products he only features those which have in essence been donated. This is done primarily to keep with the site’s original theme of ‘blagging’ but also to save on postage and to ensure Mike can road test every product in full without having to worry that it may be ripped away from him.

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Sounds good, so what do we need to do and who can we contact?

What is Blagman.co.uk?
Blagman.co.uk was started in August 2006 by Mike Essex, who set on a quest to see if he could get 100 products for free simply by asking nicely. This quest was born from the term ‘blagging’ which is when people attempt to get something for nothing. Since that initial quest the site has transformed in to a forum for unique new products and still sticks to its initial premise of only reviewing products which are given to Mike for free. The flip side of this is that all a company has to do to get featured is to donate a product, put their feet up and wait for an honest review.

“Solar Powered wheelchair? Paprika flavour beer? Really, it's true - Blagman will review absolutely anything. Brutally honest but always a great guinea pig, Blagman is an exceptionally random and charming website.”
Charlotte Clark, Account Manager, Way To Blue

Are there any product limitations?
Charlotte is right, to a degree, Mike will review absolutely anything with three exceptions:

A) Nothing that would seen sexually offensive
B) Nothing that may cause harm to Mike’s personal health, by this we mean medication and not sky diving which would be awesome!
C) Anything illegal

Aside from that you’re free to go nuts! Like anyone Mike loves surprises…

"Blagman is the ideal way for JML to promote many of our products, however varied. We produce so many new lines that it's the perfect way to raise their profile. Mike's posts are always witty and make for a really entertaining and crisp read!"

Jonathan O'Connor, PR Executive for JML

What can you offer me?
As a PR firm you’ll no doubt want to reach as many people as possible with every product you have on your team and that’s something we facilitate with ease. There’s no limit to the number of products we’ll review or PR agents we’ll be in contact with and once again we’re happy to review anything in any sector.

“Having sent Blagman.co.uk a couple of our best selling products, I was surprised at how quickly the information went live. The product reviews were written with real attention to detail, and sound fantastic!”

Anna Hales - Sales Manager – Design Six Jewellery

How many people will see my product?
At the lowest period we receive 500 unique visitors a day. As each item is exposed on the main page for two weeks and our readers on average return once a week that means a bare minimum of 3500 potential customers in the first week alone. That’s not to mention the 2000 visitors a day we’ve had in peak periods, which occur whenever we slip our name in to the national media. Add to that google searches, and a constant place in our archive and the possibilities really are endless.

“All our clients love us to use Blagman, and enjoy reading his quirky take on their products. It's a cost effective way of gaining extra coverage when you need it!”

Helen Davis, Senior Account Manager, Evolution PR Ltd

Is this really free?
Yep, the only cost to yourself is the cost of whichever product you send over. Aside from that the site is run as a totally free service. Mike runs the site purely to try out new, interesting products and any money made from banner ads goes directly towards the sites hosting costs.

Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
To make sure Mike isn’t bombarded with products he only features those which have in essence been donated. This is done primarily to keep with the site’s original theme of ‘blagging’ but also to save on postage and to ensure Mike can road test every product in full without having to worry that it may be ripped away from him.

"Blagman.co.uk - does exactly what it says on the tin! Let's face it, as PR's we send out hundreds of "product placement samples" (freebies) to "key opinion formers" (blaggers). At least Blagman has the decency to properly review your products, write a witty bit of copy, and not just cut and paste some prosaic text from your press release - genius!"

Matt Watson, Communications Manager, Filofax

Can I buy advertising on your site?
Yes please! All of our advertising is handled by Google in much the same way as done with Google Ad Words. You simply type in a header, some text and a destination, select how much you wish to spend per click/ impression and voila, instant advertising! You can even set daily budgets to ensure you only spend what you want to spend and can quit at any time if you change your mind. It takes about 2 minutes to set up and to check it out click here

Where have you been featured in the media?
BBC News - Watch the vid!
Kerrang Radio Interview (twice!) – Ugly Phil Breakfast Show
BBC Radio WM – Danny Kelly Show
Times Newspaper (Times 2) - Online Link
WebUser Magazine - List of magazine content]
Express and Star Magazine - Read the article
Metro.co.uk - List of Blogs
Tinpot Radio Stations - Read the article and hear the Podcast

Sounds good, so what do we need to do?
For more information drop Mike an email on mike@blagman.co.uk with the product/s you’d like him to feature, send over a product and wait for easy media exposure…

Trade Industry Q+A

What is Blagman.co.uk?
Are there any product limitations?
What can you offer me?
How many people will see my product?
Is this really free?
Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
Can I buy advertising on your site?
Where have you been featured in the media?
Sounds good, so what do we need to do and who can we contact?

What is Blagman.co.uk?
Blagman.co.uk was started in August 2006 by Mike Essex, who set on a quest to see if he could get 100 products for free simply by asking nicely. This quest was born from the term ‘blagging’ which is when people attempt to get something for nothing. Since that initial quest the site has transformed in to a forum for unique new products and still sticks to its initial premise of only reviewing products which are given to Mike for free. The flip side of this is that all a company has to do to get featured is to donate a product, put their feet up and wait for an honest review.

“Solar Powered wheelchair? Paprika flavour beer? Really, it's true - Blagman will review absolutely anything. Brutally honest but always a great guinea pig, Blagman is an exceptionally random and charming website.”
Charlotte Clark, Account Manager, Way To Blue

Are there any product limitations?
Charlotte is right, to a degree, Mike will review absolutely anything with three exceptions:

A) Nothing that would seen sexually offensive
B) Nothing that may cause harm to Mike’s personal health, by this we mean medication and not sky diving which would be awesome!
C) Anything illegal

Aside from that you’re free to go nuts! Like anyone Mike loves surprises…

"Blagman is the ideal way for JML to promote many of our products, however varied. We produce so many new lines that it's the perfect way to raise their profile. Mike's posts are always witty and make for a really entertaining and crisp read!"

Jonathan O'Connor, PR Executive for JML

What can you offer me?
Even if you only supply people in the trade industry Blagman can still bring benefits you never thought possible. Take Design Six, for example, a trade only jeweller, we were so impressed with their range of jewellery that we not only gave them a glowing review but actively encouraged our readers to go out and ask stores to order their products. For any trade customers reading our site we also offer a link to your website or a preferred retailer for people to purchase your goods.

“Having sent Blagman.co.uk a couple of our best selling products, I was surprised at how quickly the information went live. The product reviews were written with real attention to detail, and sound fantastic!”

Anna Hales - Sales Manager – Design Six Jewellery

How many people will see my product?
At the lowest period we receive 500 unique visitors a day. As each item is exposed on the main page for two weeks and our readers on average return once a week that means a bare minimum of 3500 potential customers in the first week alone. That’s not to mention the 2000 visitors a day we’ve had in peak periods, which occur whenever we slip our name in to the national media. Add to that google searches, and a constant place in our archive and the possibilities really are endless.

“All our clients love us to use Blagman, and enjoy reading his quirky take on their products. It's a cost effective way of gaining extra coverage when you need it!”

Helen Davis, Senior Account Manager, Evolution PR Ltd

Is this really free?
Yep, the only cost to yourself is the cost of whichever product you send over. Aside from that the site is run as a totally free service. Mike runs the site purely to try out new, interesting products and any money made from banner ads goes directly towards the sites hosting costs.

Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
To make sure Mike isn’t bombarded with products he only features those which have in essence been donated. This is done primarily to keep with the site’s original theme of ‘blagging’ but also to save on postage and to ensure Mike can road test every product in full without having to worry that it may be ripped away from him.

"Blagman.co.uk - does exactly what it says on the tin! Let's face it, we send out hundreds of "product placement samples" (freebies) to "key opinion formers" (blaggers). At least Blagman has the decency to properly review your products, write a witty bit of copy, and not just cut and paste some prosaic text from your press release - genius!"

Matt Watson, Communications Manager - Filofax

Can I buy advertising on your site?
Yes please! All of our advertising is handled by Google in much the same way as done with Google Ad Words. You simply type in a header, some text and a destination, select how much you wish to spend per click/ impression and voila, instant advertising! You can even set daily budgets to ensure you only spend what you want to spend and can quit at any time if you change your mind. It takes about 2 minutes to set up and to check it out click here

Where have you been featured in the media?
BBC News - Watch the vid!
Kerrang Radio Interview (twice!) – Ugly Phil Breakfast Show
BBC Radio WM – Danny Kelly Show
Times Newspaper (Times 2) - Online Link
WebUser Magazine - List of magazine content]
Express and Star Magazine - Read the article
Metro.co.uk - List of Blogs
Tinpot Radio Stations - Read the article and hear the Podcast

Sounds good, so what do we need to do?
For more information drop Mike an email on mike@blagman.co.uk with the product/s you’d like him to feature, send over a product and wait for easy media exposure…

Retailer Q+A

What is Blagman.co.uk?
Are there any product limitations?
What can you offer me?
How many people will see my product?
Is this really free?
Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
Can I buy advertising on your site?
Where have you been featured in the media?
Sounds good, so what do we need to do and who can we contact?

What is Blagman.co.uk?
Blagman.co.uk was started in August 2006 by Mike Essex, who set on a quest to see if he could get 100 products for free simply by asking nicely. This quest was born from the term ‘blagging’ which is when people attempt to get something for nothing. Since that initial quest the site has transformed in to a forum for unique new products and still sticks to its initial premise of only reviewing products which are given to Mike for free. The flip side of this is that all a company has to do to get featured is to donate a product, put their feet up and wait for an honest review.

“Solar Powered wheelchair? Paprika flavour beer? Really, it's true - Blagman will review absolutely anything. Brutally honest but always a great guinea pig, Blagman is an exceptionally random and charming website.”
Charlotte Clark, Account Manager, Way To Blue

Are there any product limitations?
Charlotte is right, to a degree, Mike will review absolutely anything with three exceptions:

A) Nothing that would seen sexually offensive
B) Nothing that may cause harm to Mike’s personal health, by this we mean medication and not sky diving which would be awesome!
C) Anything illegal

Aside from that you’re free to go nuts! Like anyone Mike loves surprises…

"Blagman is the ideal way for JML to promote many of our products, however varied. We produce so many new lines that it's the perfect way to raise their profile. Mike's posts are always witty and make for a really entertaining and crisp read!"

Jonathan O'Connor, PR Executive for JML

What can you offer me?
As retailers you’ll no doubt want to reach as many people as possible with all of your products and that’s something we facilitate with ease. All we require is a non-returnable product and we’ll do the rest, including a full review, glorious techni-colour photos and a link to your website or a preferred retailer so people can make that all important purchase.

“Having sent Blagman.co.uk a couple of our best selling products, I was surprised at how quickly the information went live. The product reviews were written with real attention to detail, and sound fantastic!”

Anna Hales - Sales Manager – Design Six Jewellery

How many people will see my product?
At the lowest period we receive 500 unique visitors a day. As each item is exposed on the main page for two weeks and our readers on average return once a week that means a bare minimum of 3500 potential customers in the first week alone. That’s not to mention the 2000 visitors a day we’ve had in peak periods, which occur whenever we slip our name in to the national media. Add to that google searches, and a constant place in our archive and the possibilities really are endless.

“All our clients love us to use Blagman, and enjoy reading his quirky take on their products. It's a cost effective way of gaining extra coverage when you need it!”

Helen Davis, Senior Account Manager, Evolution PR Ltd

Is this really free?
Yep, the only cost to yourself is the cost of whichever product you send over. Aside from that the site is run as a totally free service. Mike runs the site purely to try out new, interesting products and any money made from banner ads goes directly towards the sites hosting costs.

Why are products ‘non-returnable’?
To make sure Mike isn’t bombarded with products he only features those which have in essence been donated. This is done primarily to keep with the site’s original theme of ‘blagging’ but also to save on postage and to ensure Mike can road test every product in full without having to worry that it may be ripped away from him.

"Blagman.co.uk - does exactly what it says on the tin! Let's face it, we send out hundreds of "product placement samples" (freebies) to "key opinion formers" (blaggers). At least Blagman has the decency to properly review your products, write a witty bit of copy, and not just cut and paste some prosaic text from your press release - genius!"

Matt Watson, Communications Manager - Filofax

Can I buy advertising on your site?
Yes please! All of our advertising is handled by Google in much the same way as done with Google Ad Words. You simply type in a header, some text and a destination, select how much you wish to spend per click/ impression and voila, instant advertising! You can even set daily budgets to ensure you only spend what you want to spend and can quit at any time if you change your mind. It takes about 2 minutes to set up and to check it out click here

Where have you been featured in the media?
BBC News - Watch the vid!
Kerrang Radio Interview (twice!) – Ugly Phil Breakfast Show
BBC Radio WM – Danny Kelly Show
Times Newspaper (Times 2) - Online Link
WebUser Magazine - List of magazine content]
Express and Star Magazine - Read the article
Metro.co.uk - List of Blogs
Tinpot Radio Stations - Read the article and hear the Podcast

Sounds good, so what do we need to do?
For more information drop Mike an email on mike@blagman.co.uk with the product/s you’d like him to feature, send over a product and wait for easy media exposure…

Worms Crazy Golf

Product Number: 113
Where can I buy it: Text 'Crazy' to 88188

Love them or hate them there’s no denying that train journeys certainly allow you to meet a mixture of different people. On my last journey this ranged from an annoying woman that was bragging prodly on her mobile about her ability to pull an 18 year old at the age of 28 to screaming children with an obsession with gangsta rap. Despite being severely irritated I opened up my phone, headed to the entertainment option and soon found a way to drown them all out of existence.


The game in question was Worms Crazy Golf, the latest continuation to the hugely popular Worms franchise. Known in the 1990s as the funniest and most original game at the time ‘Worms’ pitted a team of worms against each other in a bout of war. To attack your opponents you could use a mixture of weapons such as bazookas, cows, grannies and holy hand grenades. To tone down the violence bright colours were used throughout and everything was given a very satirical edge to add to the fun.

Skip forward to the 21st century and the Worms licence has been somewhat diminished thanks to a range of 3D versions which lost much of the fun of the 2D originals. Trying to bring back some of this fun comes Worms Crazy Golf, a stripped down version of ‘Worms’ which has you attempting to hit a grenade to a poor worm strapped to a flag post. Whilst it’s sad to see the loss of cows and other interesting weapons there’s no denying that this cut down version is absolutely perfect for mobiles.


First of all it’s turn based with no annoying timer, which means you can take as long as you need to perfect a shot. There’s also no annoying loading screens once you’re in to the game and even when engaging in a 4 player battle (on a single phone) play is lighting fast with no delays switching between players. This helps to keep play entertaining and means you can slip in an out of a game to answer that all important business call … well if you can stop playing that is…

In a surprisingly generous move for a mobile phone game there’s 27 holes across 3 courses (with a circus theme, water hazard theme and snow theme) which can be played in both Amateur or Pro modes. Amateur simply tasks you with setting the right angle and power to get to the goal whilst Pro introduces the idea of wind to make everything that little bit more difficult. To add to the challenge even further you’ll need to beat the par for each course before the next one is unlocked, which is no easy task given the game’s ability to randomly switch from relaxing courses to water filled nightmares.


To stop one level destroying your play too much each level has a shot limit of 12, and with a par of anything from 3 to 9 you’re given the ability to score everything from a quadruple birdie to a quadruple bogie! Later the game even adds multiple paths to the goal – usually one that relies on skill and one that relies on luck- which help to make things even more challenging (or cruel depending on your perspective).

Of course at times this can make the game feel a little unfair, but with a decent angle and shot meter it’s all up to you. In essence then Worms Crazy Golf is a fantastically fun game, that although at times frustrating is ultimately rewarding. Seek it out!

To get Worms Crazy Golf on your phone text 'Crazy' to 88188. (Ancient Britney Spears/ Melissa Joan Hart music video not included).

Füri Knife and Sharpener

Product: Füri 7” East/ West Knife
Product Number: 111
How much: £59.99 RRP
Where can I buy one: Kitchen Monger

Growing up I always had a bit of an unusual fear of sharp knives. This was such a fear that if I had to cut anything at all I’d always resort to a standard knife like the one you’d use for your dinner. I eventually grew out of this fear as soon as I realised I’d have to start cooking for myself and that a standard knife really wasn’t going to cut it’s way through much at all. Now having just bared witness to the sharpest knife I’ve even used I almost feel sorry for my younger self and his naivety. Over time I’ve evolved from a standard knife to a cutting knife and now it’s time to evolve once again to a Füri knife.


You see there’s just no going back each time you evolve up to one of these sharper knives. The added simplicity of being able to cut quicker each time is far too alluring and in today’s time conscious world who really wants to spend any longer cutting that they absolutely have to? It also helps that each time you use a sharper knife you have to push down less which will no doubt cause less back strain and help to reduce the risk of later back pain! That’s two of life’s modern day crisis’s solved simply by making the upgrade…

Whilst there is a tad of jokiness in that last paragraph it is true that the Füri knife did make chopping my way through all manner of different objects a whole lot simpler. Everything from chicken, apples, mushrooms, cheese and even bananas met its wake. In fact I pretty much tried out the blade on any leftover food I had lying around and it handled everything marvellously. Case in point, check out the below apple for a remarkably smooth cut.


There’s also the satisfaction you get simply by using the knife. On removing it from its holder you’ll notice it makes an identical ‘scccrrr’ sound to that made by a samurai warrior’s sword when it’s removed from its holder. That’s not just a coincidence either, it’s because the blade is so finely sharpened that it can’t help but make the noise. There’s also the way the blade has been finely balanced at each end to make chopping a breeze and the perfect combination of West and East knife designs to create something that will prove essential in any kitchen.



Product: Ozitech Diamond Fingers Knife Sharpener
Product Number: 112
How much: £24.99
Where can I buy one: Kitchen Monger

Despite the fact the East / West knife comes with an edge sharp enough to cut just about anything there’s bound to be a time when it’ll lose it’s edge after long periods of use. That’s where the Ozitech knife sharpener comes in, and with it’s diamond fingers it aims to turn just about any knife from James Blunt to Pat Sharp. To use it all you need to do is slide the knife in-between the edges 4-6 times and you’re done.


Having just received a brand new knife from Füri I felt it was a little unfair to use that for the product test so instead I resorted to one of my older knives to see if it could regain some of its former glory. Sharpening the knife certainly sounded impressive with a “kkssccchh” noise that probably aroused a few suspicions amongst my neighbours. Turning my old knife to a nearby apple I found it definitely made a much deeper cut than before, although no matter how much I sharpened it the Füri still had the overall edge…

For more Furi head over to a Kitchen Monger store or if you’re a retailer then Eddingtons have all the stock you need.

Abbey Horn 'Caviar' Spoon

Product Number: 110
How much: £4.73 (+£3.00 P&P)
Where can I buy one: Abbey Horn.co.uk

In the past few months I’ve managed to break not one, but two spoons on a tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. I’m not entirely sure why, although it may have something to do with the fact they came from a dusty corner of Wilkinson’s, but in any case I was delighted to receive a brand new spoon from Abbey Horn to help increase my cutlery draw some way towards its former glory.


As the name dictates Abbey Horn products are made from natural horn (stop snickering in the back!) and before I get a slew of hate mail I’d like to add that’s the horn of non-endangered species. Everything is made as a natural product of the stuff left over by the meat industry, so the WWF won’t be coming down to your house demanding you pay a hefty fine.

With that safely out of the way, and everyone’s fears put to rest I’ll turn your attention to the spoon itself. The PR blerb suggests that to get the full effect of the spoon you should compare it with a metal spoon in a similarly tasting product. With ice crème already proving an arch nemesis of many a spoon in my house I decided there would be no fairer test, and I set about constructing my taste test.


First I decided to test the resilience of the spoon by sticking in straight in to the ice crème as soon as it was removed from the fridge. The traditional metal spoon slid right in to the ice crème without so much as problem thanks to it’s rounded top. As for the Abbey Horn spoon it struggled to get in to the tub for the first few minutes, and I was genuinely concerned that pushing down with force would have snapped it in half.

Once the ice crème settled it was then I began to spot a couple of advantages to our horn made spoon. For one thing the horn spoon didn’t get anywhere near as cold as its metal brother and eating the ice crème left significantly less of a tingling sensation in my mouth. As for the taste difference there’s definitely something there, although I can’t really put my finger on the exact difference and it’s really going to come down to personal preference which you prefer.


Those of you put off by the spoons small size should bear in mind that Abbey Horn make these little guys in a variety of sizes and that my sample is actually intended for use with eggs or caviar. Now if only I could get some free caviar….

For more horn products and more than just spoons head over to http://www.abbeyhorn.co.uk

Design Six Range

Ladies and Gentlemen (well mostly ladies) I present you with a double dose of jewellery from Design Six ready to captivate your hearts and tempt your wallets and purses (well mostly purses…). Enjoy!

Name: Thorpe Necklace
Product Number: 108
How much: £2.90 (trade price)


Let it not be said that we don’t traverse every available channel to bring you reviews of the most unique products on the market. Whilst Design Six only supply to trade customers they were happy to provide us with some of their key products to help us share our views. And why not? After all we’re all potential customers here and if we march in to a jewellery store tomorrow demanding Design Six then I’m pretty sure they’ll order in a few items. So if the Thorpe Necklace takes your fancy why not try giving your local store a push? (Or if you’re in the trade business yourself click here to find out how you can order!)


In any case, with that out of the way it’s time we took a look at the build quality of the product. Although you may not expect much for the £2.90 price tag it’s actually remarkably well made, The blue stones at the bottom of the necklace all sparkle radiantly in the light and really capture the essence of a sea breeze remarkably well. There’s also the added promise of blue becoming this summers must have colour (trust me on this) and it’s likely this’ll go incredibly well with anything with a gaping neckline. There’s also the way the necklace double loops so you get the added effect of not one, but two sets of pearly charms to wow any prospective passers by.

Name: Nova Ring
Product Number: 109
How much: 95p (trade price)


If a picture can speak a thousand words then I think the above photo pretty much says it all. Nova Rings may look rather different (and with Marie away on holiday my hand probably isn’t the best model) but you’ve got to admit they do have potential. Rather uniquely resembling something from the underwater tropics the rings consist of a hard spiky top (which thankfully won’t prick you or anyone else that touches it) and a stretchy band to slip the ring on to your finger. As a plus the stretchy band ensures they’re one size fits all and with the sparkle of the top likely to entice a few looks who knows, it just might work….

For more products from Design Six head over to http://www.designsix.co.uk

Heinz Reduced Sugar and Salt Tomato Ketchup

Product number: 107
How much: £1.59
Where can I buy one: Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury’s etc

Aside from the occasional foray in to crisps I’ve managed to maintain a pretty good reputation for healthy eating. Having reviewed everything from Slim.Fast to apples to low fat curry it’s now the turn of Heinz Ketchup to be given a healthier update with a reduction in its sugar and salt levels.


By reducing this salt and sugar Heinz have managed to squeeze an extra 90g of tomatoes in to every bottle which ultimately seems to make the ketchup offer a different texture and increased thickness over it’s old brother as can be seen in the photo below:


(Left: original, Right: new)

Now before you run off to Heinz headquarters ready to throw tomatoes at their windows in disgust I should point out that Heinz promise that this new bottle tastes exactly the same as their old ketchup. To put this to the test I fried up a frittata, and whacked on a dollop of both Heinz new ketchup and the more traditional ketchup. Aside from my horrible tasting frittata (1 week old eggs don’t make good food) I couldn’t spot any concernable difference in taste between the two. Now put those tomatoes away….

As for the difference in texture it’s really very minor and if anything actually helps the sauce to slide easier out of the bottle. Really then there’s no reason not to switch over from the Heinz ketchup of old to this newer healthier variant. Nothing has been added to toy with the classic formula (well aside from a few more tomatoes) and it still tastes exactly the same.

And err that’s about it really…

Oh and the bottle is the same too…

The Pizza Maker

Product Number: 106
How much: £49.99
Where can I buy one: Pizza Maker.co.uk

Occasionally I meet someone who has a real passion for a product. Someone that goes beyond the press release and really grabs my attention with a fantastic product pitch that’s delivered with real passion. Marco at ‘Pizza @ Home’ is one of these people, and it was his detailed rundown of The Pizza Maker at Spring Fair which made me absolutely 100 per cent sure it was a product I’d like to try.


Of course he was helped somewhat by our shared love of Pizza and his great accent but I was also intrigued by his broad product statements: An oven that can cook pizza’s in 5 minutes and takes only a minute to clean? Needless to say I was captivated by the idea.

With my mind firmly on board I got in touch with the ‘Pizza @ Home’ team and requested a sample to try the product out for myself. Once it arrived all I had to do to set the unit up was slip in a tray and plug it in. Simple. In terms of the trays there’s a standard stone tray which is used for cooking pizzas and a deep dish tray which you can use for eggs, chips, bacon or anything else you fancy.


The Pizza Maker oven is best enjoyed by making your own pizza from scratch but for the time conscious amongst you, it’ll work equally well if you slot in a pre made pizza. In my case I opted for a Sainsbury’s cheese and tomato pizza (80p) for the base with mushrooms (30p), a dash of extra cheese (30p) and pepperoni (50p) for the toppings. A quick calculation and that makes £1.90 which is a awful lot cheaper than a typical takeaway Pizza.

In terms of cooking, my Pizza did in fact only take 5 minutes to make although I should add that I pre heated the oven for 5 minutes before starting so technically that’s 10 minutes overall. The oven also comes with adjustable heat settings in case you want to cook the Pizza on a lower heat or simply want to reheat some leftovers. Using the unit couldn’t really be simpler and all you need to do is lift up a lid, place in your Pizza with the provided wooden paddles, and close the lid.


Once cooked my finished master piec-za looked and tasted as good as Marco had led me to believe. Not only did the Pizza taste better than the majority of Takeaway pizzas, the product itself completely lived up to the expectations he had put in place. Best of all it’s a great way to use up any excess food you have in the house, all you need is a cheese and tomato base and a little imagination. Every student should buy one of these immediately and if you’re struggling to buy the man who has everything something for the next occasion then you may as well give up your search right now and buy one of these.

In terms of cleaning all you need to do is wipe down the edges of the unit and the dish with a paper towel. The manual warns not to get the stone dish wet although I’m at a loss as to any other way to remove any excess reside so it’s really a judgement call. After wetting mine a few times I haven’t noticed any problems and it’s definitely a lot cleaner.


As if creating an excellent Pizza Maker isn’t enough the ‘Pizza @ Home’ team are a company after my own heart for one other reason: Freebies! Not only do you get the aforementioned wooden paddles includes there’s also a free apron and pizza cutter included all for under fifty quid. Mamma Mia!

The Triskelion Pendant

Product Number: 105
How much: £37.60
Where from: Ancient Sources.com
Where can I buy one Implosion Research.com

It’s not every day I get to review jewellery, and it’s definately not every day I get to review jewellery filled with water but from the second I heard about it I knew it was something I wanted to see.


The product comes from the team at Implosion Research.com who seem to be researching a vast number of novel uses for water including ways to increase soil fertility, the freshness of food and even to relieve pain. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if they next turned their attention to solving world hunger as they seem to have attempted everything else.

In any case, the Triskelion pendant comes from their Ancient Sources collection which encompasses a range of hand crafted copper jewellery, all of which includes water (Not that you’ll really be aware of this fact as no matter how hard you shake the pendant you won’t hear a single drop of water sloshing about inside). The reasoning behind adding this water links back to ancient therapeutic lore on healing water and there’s also the supposed healing properties of copper to factor in as well.


Whilst I can’t account for any magical healing occurring so far I did find that the pendant doubled up as a surprisingly effective ‘Good Luck’ charm. My experiment with the pendant took place during a typical game of old favourite Mario Kart in which myself and Marie were working on the same team to complete a series of cups. After spending about an hour or so failing miserably we spotted the pendant and decided it couldn’t hurt to give it a quick touch for good luck,

And here’s the magical thing …. It worked!

10 minutes later and we were the proud owners of a solid gold cup in honour of our victory. Now the cynics amongst you may argue that our victory was down to the random nature of Mario Kart and its seemingly unpredictable array of banana skins and red shells which can turn victory in to calamity at a seconds notice, but for those true believers this will only serve as a beacon of hope for everyone who has ever slipped on a pair of lucky pants.


Even if you don’t believe all of that stuff there’s no denying that the collection includes some unique pieces such as earrings, torcs, armlets and rings, and you can even add a layer of silver (£10 more) or gold (£20 more) on top for even more good luck.

Win! Logic 3 iStation Traveller

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What was my first food review?
a) Numbereti Spaghetti?
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Munkey!!

Apologies for the rushed update today but coursework deadlines are looming! Normal updates will resume on Monday but until then I leave you with a photo of my PG Tips monkey. £2.50 for 40 tea bags and a free monkey? Bargain!