Although Sony may have decided that we wouldn’t find Gran Turismo 5 under the tree this year, that doesn’t mean that the GT fanatic in your life needs to have a gloomy Christmas dreaming about “what could have been”. Even if they haven’t been good enough this year for a VisionRacer VR3 or a Wheel Stand Pro, there are actually quite a few unique and rare items out there which I know I would certainly love to receive. So, as the holiday shopping season starts in full swing today, here’s a few gift ideas you might not have considered for yourself or that ultimate fan. Keep in mind, however, that one-of-a-kind items on eBay go quickly after I spotlight them on GTPlanet (that’s what happened last year), so don’t hesitate too long if you find something you really like.
- Official Gran Turismo Jacket
- Official GT5 Prologue Jacket
- 1:18 AutoArt Skyline GT Model (another here)
- 1:18 AutoArt Ford GT LM Spec II Model (…and another here)
- Remote-Control Ford GT LM Spec II from HPI Motorsport
- GT5 Prologue Cushion Pillow (kinda odd)
- Nurburgring 24h GT Windshield Decal Sticker
- Gran Turismo 4 Prologue (for true collectors)
- The Cars of Gran Turismo by Huw Evans (look for a contribution from yours truly on page 12)
Of course, it’s always a good time to pick up something from the GTPlanet Store – and really, who doesn’t want a thong bearing our logo? Happy shopping, everyone!
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I disagree with the last guy. RC is only expensive if you don’t take good care. I take my Associated RC18T over to my friend’s dirt rc race track here in town. These things are so freaking fun, we even build a mini dirt oval and put some ridiculous motors in them. The mud that flys out is pretty hilarious.
Saw one of those GTs at my local R/C shop. I’m just gonna warn you all right now, DON’T BUY R/C CARS, THEY FRICKEN RUIN YOUR WALLETS (BREAKING ALL THE TIME), Curse you Kyosho and Team Losi. Stick with GT5 lol.
I’m getting a Driving Force GT for Christmas, just got GT5P with the gift card lying around the house. Too bad I didn’t buy it earlier.
One last download like a new track & some new cars for Prologue would be a better idea.
I’m so buying the thong for my girl.
I have the Ford GT LM 1:18 (the white GT4 version) , i love it, is such a nice car, i like it way more than the real racing version.
I remember this last year’s “GT gift idea” news bulletin like it was yesterday. Has it really been a year already? And here we are.. still no GT5. :-(
I want one of those Ford GTs, but I could buy a HDTV or wheel for that much :P
Wait, GT4 Prologue…?? I am definetly buying it.
DAMN, I WANT THAT SKYLINE!!!
The skyline, which i love, is 1/43, which i dont like very much. Only if they had a 1/18th model
Yay! The red jacket is mine already! Thanks for the tip, Jordan – what a great christmas gift! :D
Cheers Dan I’ll give the G25 a go then. Was thinking about the wheel stand pro anyways so that seals the deal. Nice one.
Cool stuff :D
p37mac; get the G25 if you can afford it. The G27 is also a good wheel, but on the whole not worth the extra dosh, according to a number of reviews.
I’ve got the wheel stand pro, and I personally think it was a great investment (since I’m short on space, but still in need of a solid frame), though justifying the extra £100 cash is tough for some.
Is buying Prologue merchandise not just like buying the trailer for a movie?
I got the GT5 Prologue Jacket and Pillow! They’re awesome :D
Talking about christmas i’m looking to get my first wheel and stand. I can get the logitech gt for £100 but is it worth forking out a bit more on the g27? I don’t know which is the better value for money. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
i think we will get A demo for christmas like god of war they are the 2 most anticipated ps3 exclusives
They could maybe give us an extra car to download for xmas.
when are we getting the demo PD has peen fooling around with using route246 (tokyo), now that would be a real christmas treat….
I luckily stumbled across GT4 Prologue in my local EB Games for AUD$7 a couple of weeks ago. LOL at the thong.
i like the list