Since it first hit the tv screen in 1977 Top Gear has been essential viewing for boys of all ages and the show’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength. Much changed from its original format the show takes an irreverent view at the world of motoring, super cars and the boy’s own lifestyle. Of course the star of the show, for boys particularly, is the Stig.
The Stig
Silent and enigmatic but unbeaten on the track, the Stig is the perfect boy’s own hero for the modern age and many will aspire to emulate his cool and calm persona as he throws yet another supercar around the Top Gear test track at record speed.
There is a whole range of Top Gear merchandise available to buy these days, including gift ideas, toiletries and, of course, children’s bedding. Here are just a few ideas on how to use the Top gear theme in your kid’s room.
Top Gear Bedding
The Stig Bedding – ‘Some say he doesn’t sleep, he waits…. All we know is he’s called The Stig’ Available in single or double sizes the official Top Gear Stig bedding set will be a great hit with many a young lad. The matching duvet and pillow set is printed with a life-size image of the Stig.
- Single Bedding Set £16.39 from PriceRightHome
- Double Bedding Set £26.79 from PriceRightHome
Top Gear Posters & Prints
Top Gear Posters – a quick and simple but very effective way of adding the Top Gear theme is with these striking images of the Stig. Buy a plain print or have it framed in a selection of style and colour options. Choose from a pose of the Stig in a shaft of bright light or the mean and moody pose with some of the famous descriptions of this motoring enigma including: ‘Some say… He thought Star Wars was a documentary..’ ‘Some say… He Sleeps upside-down like a bat…’
- Stig Poster – £3.48 (unframed) from amazon.co.uk
- Stig ‘Some Say..’ Poster – £3.48 (unframed) from amazon.co.uk
- Personalised Tog Gear Posters – Buyagift
Top Gear Clocks and Accessories
Top Gear Clocks – the wall clock featuring the profile of our favourite test driver will look great on any boy’s room wall and the Stig alarm clock is ideal for waking an aspiring racing driver from his beauty sleep.
- Top Gear Wall Clock – £9.99 from PriceRightHome
- Stig Alarm Clock – £29.99 from PriceRightHome
Super Car Light Fittings
Ideal for any ‘petrol-head’ these sports car light switches are a fun and original way to compliment any car based theme and this Lamborghini and Porsche on a chequered flag background would certainly meet the approval of the Stig. Handmade in the UK they are delivered in a special presentation box so make a nice gift idea too. Available as either a dimmer switch or straight on and off the fittings are simple to fit and come complete with instructions.
- Porsche Light Switch – £24.99 from notonthhighstreet.com
- Lamborghini Light Switch – £24.99 from notonthehighstreet.com
Sports Car Beds
These car themed beds are perfect for a young car fan and would make his Top Gear themed bedroom the envy of all his friends. The Joseph V6 Car Bed (top) features authentic looking painted graphics, and realistic wheels. The bed is made from mdf and has a quality painted finish. The Bluewell Coupe (bottom left) features a design reminiscent of a classic open top Ferrari and can be personalised with a unique number plate or personalised tyres for a small added cost. The Champion Red Racer Bed (bottom right) is a bright and colourful racing car bed with a smooth quality finish that will look great in any bedroom.
- Joseph V6 Car Bed – £238.98 (without mattress) from Furniture 123
- Bluewell Coupe – £499 (without mattress) from notonthehighstreet.com
- Champion Red Racer – £365 (without mattress) from SleepingSolutions
