The Top 10 Best Christmas Advent Calendars 2022

Are you excited for the arrival of Santa Claus? Count down to the most festive day of the year with our list of the best Christmas Advent calendars of 2022.

Often people choose to purchase an advent calendar containing 24 pieces of chocolate. Though we won’t deny the appeal of these sweet treats, we think that there are far better alternatives out there, especially if you’re a fan of pop culture.

These products, which we have selected from our wider range, draw inspiration from movies, TV series, and video games. Behind their doors, you will discover all manner of surprises, including collectables and clothing.

Harry Potter Cube Advent Calendar
Friends Sock Advent Calendar
Playmobil Novelmore Knights Advent Calendar
Revell RC Truck Advent Calendar
Friends ’12 Days Of Bath’ Advent Calendar
X-Wing Fighter Advent Calendar
Playmobil Asterix Pirates Advent Calendar
Deutz D30 Tractor Advent Calendar
Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Titanic Advent Calendar

1. Harry Potter Cube Advent Calendar

Hogwarts is known for concealing many secrets, and this Wizarding World–inspired advent calendar is no different. Each day, you can discover a new magical item, be it a character figure, miniature wand, pin badge, or snow globe.

This is one of the best Xmas advent calendars for fans of the Harry Potter books and live-action film adaptations, featuring beloved witches and wizards, such as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

2. Friends Sock Advent Calendar

If you’re anything like us, you believe that Christmas is a time best spent with those you love the most. And who embodies the idea of life-long companionship more than the stars of the critically acclaimed TV series Friends?

This calendar is a great way to relive the many episodes of the show, with each door revealing a pair of socks adorned with unforgettable quotes and imagery. Considering the temperatures at this time of year, we can think of no greater surprise than some feet warmers.

3. Playmobil Novelmore Knights Advent Calendar

Do you know someone who is obsessed with medieval knights? This Novelmore advent calendar by Playmobil has everything a history fan could want: castles, armour-clad warriors, and … dragons.

Okay, that last one might not be historically accurate, but we guarantee even the biggest history buff won’t care when they have it in their hands.

4. Revell RC Truck Advent Calendar

Going from one to 100 miles per hour in little over a second is an exhilarating sensation, but with this Revell advent calendar, you might have to build up speed gradually.

Over the duration of the month, you will construct a fully functional RC truck, which will be ready to drive on Christmas Day.

5. Friends ’12 Days Of Bath’ Advent Calendar

The weather outside is frightful, but a hot bath is ever so delightful. And this Christmas, the Friends family — Rachel, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, and Phoebe — is inviting you to relax and recuperate.

It’s been a hard year, and there’s no better way to wind down than with a quick soak and an episode (or two) of Friends.

6. X-Wing Fighter Advent Calendar

If you’re someone who enjoys delayed gratification, this 1:57 scale replica model of the X-Wing starfighter from the Star Wars movies is exactly what you’re looking for. Divided into 24 parts, each of which is already painted and ready to assemble, this display piece rewards patience.

When the model is finally assembled, you’ll have a high-quality addition to your Star Wars collection. Now all you need is a TIE Fighter to recreate the best dog fights witnessed on the big screen.

7. Playmobil Asterix Pirates Advent Calendar

Next on our list of the best Christmas advent calendars is this pirate-themed product modelled after Asterix, the comic book series. This is a great choice for both adults and children, as it captures the absurdity of the adventures embarked on by the title character and Anticlimax.

The magically empowered duo have set their sights on a pirate ship, aided by nothing more than a simple rowboat. What’s more, both sea-faring vessels can actually float!

8. Deutz D30 Tractor Advent Calendar

Admittedly, this advent calendar won’t appeal to everyone. However, we know there are plenty of hardcover tractor fans out there. Why wouldn’t there be?

These machines are an impressive sight to behold, providing not just style (of which there’s plenty) but also functionality. In its heyday, the D30 was the go-to for all your agriculture needs, and we think this is a great time to pay homage.

9. Harry Potter Advent Calendar

This cheap Harry Potter advent calendar is an affordable alternative to the more flamboyant Wizarding World products on the market. But don’t worry — the magic hasn’t gone anywhere.

Each door conceals a wonderous surprise (playing cards, notebooks, and more), taking you back to your favourite moments from the movies.

10. Titanic Advent Calendar

Summon the Titanic from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with this replica model, which is included as part of this advent calendar. There are 156 pieces in total, so you can take your time during assembly and marvel at the immense detail once it’s whole.

We don’t recommend testing its structural integrity on the water, though.

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Michael Adamson

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Michael is a life-long fan of all things related to DC Comics, Marvel, and Star Wars. When he's not reading, you can find him playing football or running.