There Will Be Blood
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, for her, for him, novelty on 28 November 2009
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Do it yourself blood-typing test kit.
Just add blood.
Yes, really.
$8.99 at Think Geek.

Magnetic Personality
By carli
Posted in novelty, stocking stuffer, teen, toys, under $10, under $25 on 12 October 2009
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Remember that boyfriend you had who was impossible to shop for? The one who loved LEGOs, and Star Wars, and magnets, and you? And also robbing banks, which is why he’s not your boyfriend anymore? Well, if he was, you could buy him this limited edition metallic chrome Stormtrooper LEGO minifigure magnet ($9.99 at shop.lego.com). [...]

Super Gifts for the Super Bowl
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway, Theme Gifts, college kid, food/cooking, novelty, sports, under $10 on 20 January 2009
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With less than two weeks until Super Bowl XLIII, you need to get your party plans underway. Surprise your party host with Referee Shirt Foam Drink Holders or a “nearly life-sized” Chocolate Football. Then there’s this awesome Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack! And thanks to Pepsi, one lucky winner will have it in their hands in time for the Super Bowl.

The Cat Came Back. . . in Book Form
By carli
Posted in books, for her, for him, novelty, pets, stocking stuffer, teen, under $10 on 26 November 2008
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Who would have thought that obnoxious cats with bad spelling and an insatiable appetite for cheeseburgers could be so adorable? And yet, these LOLcats have morphed into a cultural phenomenon on the level with Pacman Fever and that McDonald’s commercial where the kid has to get through her piano recital or her oppressive parents won’t take her for a cheeseburger. . . why does it always come back to cheeseburgers?

Now in book form: I Can Has Cheezburger?: A LOLcat Colleckshun (Lolcat Colleckshun). Available at Amazon.com ($8, free shipping eligible) and book stores everywhere.

Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid. . . Robot
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, art, college kid, for him, novelty, stocking stuffer, teen, toys, under $10, under $25 on 26 November 2008
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The brainchild of designer Paul Budnitz, Kid Robot is at the forefront of the growing art toy movement. Aimed towards older teens and adults, the items sold by the Kid–many designed by enormously popular artists in coveted limited editions–prefer the mantelpiece to the toy box

Perfect for geeks, hipsters, wannabes, nerds, graphic designers, surly teenagers, funky teenagers, funky-smelling teenagers, and anyone who’d rather stare at a Boba Fett action figure than a still life of fruit.

Ask Present Professor: The Quirky Couple
By carli
Posted in Ask Present Professor, Geeks and Gadgets, eco-friendly, for her, for him, housewarming/host, novelty, under $50 on 15 October 2008
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What do you get for an engagement gift for a creative type-couple with a wacky sense of humor?

Check out this recycled bottle lamp. Not only can they customize it with their favorite bottled beverage (Grape Nehi, anyone?) but it’s sure to be a conversation piece as well as a lesson in conservation.