Advent calendars have come a long way from a microscopic piece of chocolate hidden behind a foil window.

Nowadays, you can treat yourself to just about anything in the run up to Christmas , which for men is the perfect excuse to indulge in a daily luxury or treat yourself to a practical item.

While October may seem a touch too early to be thinking about advent calendars, many of the best tend to sell out ahead well ahead of Christmas.

So to make sure you have the best run-up to the big day, we've compiled a list of the best advent calendars for men below.

From beer to tools to LEGO, we've handpicked a selection of this year's highlights to determine which ones are worth your cash.

If you are buying for yourself, be warned - because there's going to be spoilers aplenty...

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