Christmas Gift Guide - The Best Novelty iPhone Covers and Cases

i Phones are expensive and replacing them can be costly if you don’t have the right protection. Gadget Insurance is a great idea to make sure that your phone is covered against loss, theft accidental damage and more but damaging your phone even if you know you can get a replacement can be frustration. Luckily there are number of phone cases on the market that allow you to give your phone that little bit of extra protection and make it look great in the process. If you want to treat yourself or give a great gift to a Smartphone lover this Christmas then below are some of the cutest, sportiest and most glamorous novelty cases available on the market.

Fun  and cute cases:

Minion Minions Soft Silicone Phone Case Cover for iPhone 5 5s

£4.99 from play.com

Despicable Me 2 has hit our shelves and now you can have your very own minion on the back of your iPhone 5 or iPhone 5s. This case is ever so cute and very affordable.

LEGO® Builder Case for iPhone 5

£24.99 from Belkin.com

If you know someone who loves retro toys and loves lego then this fun iPhone 5 case not only looks good but is great fun too as you can build up the lego bricks and change them to your hearts desire.

John Lewis Bear and Hare Phone Case

£8.00 each from JohnLewis.com

The Bear and the Hare are the stars of the much adored John Lewis advert, and now they can sit comfortably on the back of your iPhone. A perfect gift for any iphone, animal lover or anyone who fell in love with Christmas all over again thanks to the John Lewis advert.

Glam and Girlie Cases:

Multi Sequins Reds Sparkle Glitter Bling iPhone 5 iPhone 5 Case

£34.95 from zazzle.co.uk

Add some sparkle into someone's day with the beautiful sparkle iPhone case. Perfect for any girl who loves a bit of glammer. Simply accessorise with matching nails to complete the look!

Emma Bridgewater Pink Hearts iPhone 5 Case

£24.99 from Argos.co.uk

More girlie than glam, this lovely case would please any lover of the colour pink.  The simple design is stylish and on trend, perfect for any girlie girl.

Gold and crystal Stud iPhone 5 case

£12.00 from Debenhams.co.uk

Studs on clothes may be so last season, but on an iPhone case they look fantastic. This affordable iPhone case would make a brilliant stocking filler for any fashionista.

Sporty Cases:

Optrix XD5 Waterproof Action Sports Case for iPhone 5 & 5S

£99.95 from Johnlewis.com

The ultimate accessory gift for any iPhone 5 / iPhone 5s owner and adrenaline junkie. Crushproof and waterproof yet slim and sleek this case is perfect for the more extreme sports

Aqua Phone Case

£16.69 from the GreatGiftCompany.com

Perfect for travels and some water-sports. This splash proof case is waterproof in depths up to 1 m, allowing you to take underwater videos and on water photos.

Universal Sports Case/Armband Strap Holder iPhone 5

£6.00 from Tesco.com

Safer and more convenient than jogging or running with your iPhone in your pocket. This is a great gift for fitness and iPhone lovers alike

Boyishly cool cases:

Military Green Camo w/ Dog Tag

£33.95from zazzle.co.uk

One for the boys, this military case is great for an iPhone loving action man in your life. Complementing any set of cargo pants, this is a brilliant stylish design for men.

Pop Case

£20.00 from the GreatGiftCompany.com

We all know someone who loves to fidget and this case could provide hours of bubble wrap popping satisfaction. It responds just like bubble wrap but you can pop it over and over again.

Tshirt Store iPhone 4 Case, Gameboy Design

£19.95 from Johnlewis.co.uk

This one is for retro gaming lovers. A cool game boy case that disguises your phone as the original Gameboy console.

Remember that whilst some of the cases available will give you a little extra protection, unless stated they will not make your phone water proof or drop proof. The best way to make sure you have complete protection is to use a case on your iPhone combined with good iPhone Insurance.