Get into the Christmas spirit with this USB Fibre Optic Christmas Tree. Best of all is, there aren’t pesky wires to wrestle with once the holiday season is over as you can simply unplug it and tuck it away in your desk drawer till Christmas rolls round once again.

Simply plug it into an available USB port on your computer or laptop and experience a warm glow as the tips of the branches glisten with a bright blue shimmer. The sparkling little lights have a soothing, almost hypnotic effect and will make anyone who passes by get into the festive spirit. If you argue with your colleagues about who gets to decorate the tree, then find less enthusiasm when the time comes to take it down in January, this little tree is the perfect compromise. Every desk can have their own USB Christmas Tree to complement the rest of the office decorations.

Perfect as an office gift to that hot secretary you’ve been eyeing all along. £9.95 from Gizoo.

The retro craze seems to be going in full swing now that the holidays are upon us. Retro telephones, retro fans, retro everything! But it takes a visionary to say “you know, I want to make a tiny, retro vacuum for people to use on their desks”.

And you know what? That man or woman did just that.
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I remember watching the first Spy Kids film, where the kids’ secret spy parents push a button and the pictures on their desks retract and become tiny stereo speakers. Clearly, life is imitating art with this particular design from Miraeplasma. I have to admit that I never heard of Miraaplasma, but they use plasma to create these thin portable film speakers. Not only will you have quality sound for your PC, but you can put a picture of your loved ones within them. So even though the kids’ pictures in Spy Kids had to retract to get stereo sound, your pictures can stay right where they are.

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What better way to get into the Halloween mood than with a desktop toy to usher in a daily reminder that life is but a moment, and we will soon end up as a bag of bones eventually. The Skeleton Seesaw is a great time waster, although I suspect your attention won’t be held for too long before you relegate this to a corner, letting it gather dust. The Skeleton Seesaw retails for $34.95 a pop, which is rather pricey for something that has no electronics inside.

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Looks like the Movin’ and Groovin’ Snakes have some company, and it comes in a less mobile form of flowers in a pot. Here’s the skinny on these Movin’ and Groovin’ Flowers.

No water is required for these groovy chaps, all you have to do is plug in the 3.5 mm jack connector to your multimedia device, crank up the volume and enjoy the show as they move and groove to the beat of your music. Movin’ and Groovin’ Flowers also boast pretty decent speakers too and they will pump out your favorite tunes with clear, rich sound and surprising muscle for their dainty guise. There is even a three-way switch which lets you select music and dance, or just music, depending on your mood.

Choose from Lilac (going fast!), Pink, and Yellow variations, and they retail for £14.95 each.

The USB Golfer enjoys a much more privileged life than you do – he gets to play as many rounds of golf as he likes without worrying about the weather outside since he’ll be indoors all the time. This £29.99 desktop toy works great for those slow afternoons, as you’ll be able to control where he hits via a software on your computer. He receives instructions and power via USB – just make sure you don’t aim and hit one ball towards your superior’s bald head accidentally.

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The Shooting Cubicle Alarm System adds a level of pro-activity to whoever sneaks around your cubicle whenever you’re absent in body.

Each unit has an ever-watchful motion sensor. The first line of defense is lovingly referred to as Alarm 1. When Alarm 1 is tripped two very important things happen. First, it flashes and klaxons to signal an intrusion. But (and this is the kicker) it also arms Alarms 2 and 3 using invisible wireless signals. Alarm 2 also has an audible alarm, but it is louder than Alarm 1. It also will spot the varmint with a red light beam. Alarm 3 is the coolest; when it is tripped two safe (but surprising) missiles will be launched at the now-fleeing interloper. You valuables will be safe, your cubicle will be secure, and your foe will be embarrassed enough to leave your stapler alone for good!

Just make sure that all seven AAA batteries required to power the Shooting Cubicle Alarm System are adequately juiced up. You can pick up one of these for $39.99 from ThinkGeek.

Here’s a little gift idea to help you build bridges in the office, and this box of flair would definitely go a long way in exchange for some goodwill whenever you need assistance to get out of a tight spot.

With this little kit, you’ll get fifteen flair buttons printed with fun sayings and designs. Such classics as I can set the building on fire; I dream of doing nothing; Did you get the memo?; Drew making his “O Face;” and even a picture of Brian, the man with flair. You also get a 32-page book that recalls the many hilarious moments in the film, while further explaining the buttons connections with the movie. With the Office Space Box of Flair, you’ll always be prepared to “express yourself.

A box of flair will set you back by $7.99 from ThinkGeek.