When the Dark Lord of the Sith comes a-knocking on your door, you know that nothing but trouble is waiting for you. This Darth Vader Alarm Clock is one for Star Wars fans, as it projects the current time onto your ceiling, making it visible to all and sundry no matter what time of the day it is. The all-important snooze button has a double function - it functions as a night light, illuminating your room throughout the night along with Vader’s glowing lightsaber. I could almost swear I got gripped by a Force Choke in the mornings as I realized that I had not met my office deadlines. The Darth Vader Alarm Clock retails for $29.99 each.

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If you’re not exactly the social type, then the LED Invaders Door Mat fits you to a T.

This nifty doormat is imported from France and features a glowing display and motion sensor. Any time someone comes near, a glowing green space invader moves back and forth across the top of the mat. Potential guests, having left their phasers at home, will usually run shrieking in fear.

Powered by a quartet of AAA batteries, you’ll have to fork out $69.99 for this. Just make sure you stock up on those rechargeable batteries.

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As some of you may know by now, I do like gadgets which do more than one thing at once and this fits the bill in more ways than one - not only multi-usage but looks decorative too. This is most definitely on my Christmas list - the Toaster Teapot. It may also (possibly) save on energy as you’ll be using one appliance to do the work of two?
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Puzzle lovers will definitely want to have a go at the Batman Begins 3D Sculpture. This is no ordinary 3D puzzle as it features a grand total of 152 different puzzles for you to crack your head over, with these puzzles taking up anywhere between 150 to 750 pieces to complete. Just make sure you stack them up correctly and you’re good to go, but woe to you should little Johnny come running into the room, knocking everything over so that you have to start from scratch. This $30.19 puzzle sounds more like something the Joker would give as a present just to turn you mad.

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Ok, so you may not have heard of the “Rowd Ascrmbel”, so how about the “Word Scamble” hand held puzzle, the concept being that you unscamble letters for form words. This’ll keep you and your friends busy for quite a time me thinks.
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A few weeks ago, when ordering some motorcycle gear, I took a random look at the ‘Presents&co.’ section. There I found a lighter that caught my eye.

Made of first-grade but vintage-looking brass, it’s a replica of those used by French soldiers in the first World War.

It’s an inexpensive gadget which is always a pleasure to look at. You’ll see a bigger picture and a video after the break.

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The big keynote has just ended. We’ll get ‘fabulous’ iPhone ringtone for a huge price, and the iPod line’s been refreshed, with a new member born, the iPhone touch.

Apple fanboys, read no further. The rational analysis and non-reverence to Steve Jobs and his cohorts will utterly shock you. It might even pose a danger to your health. uSheep… Thinkers everywhere, please read on and share your opinions.

As usual, there’s little innovation, and some huge cashcow milking. Everything’s convenient for Apple, everything will be adored by the hordes of fanboys, little is truly outstanding.
Read on for the marvels and delights of the new iPod lineup. I’ll keep it short, because there’s not much to be said…

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True, traditional Ramen is a pretty tasty dish, originating from China. Instant, industrial Ramen has become the student’s typical ‘home-cooked’ soup. The reasons are obvious, as it’s easy and quick to prepare, tastes good and fills the stomach.

Now for those who’d like to have some in the outdoors, or as an emergency supply, comes the ramen energency kit.

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