Instead of being stuck for what to buy somebody get them a gift that will get them stuck.

Money Maze Bank Puzzle – $9.59

Keeps greenback gifts you add in view, but they can’t get to it until the puzzle is solved! Challenging fun for that hard to buy-for friend.

The Money Maze Bank Puzzle is available from Amazon for $9.59.

Irregular IQ Cube – $9.99

No more straight vertical and horizontal cuts in the cube shape – oh no! There are now two new vertical slices, creating new planes for rotation, designed to totally bork up your spatial relations. Each turn brings you further away from sanity. It’s madness, I tell you!

The Irregular IQ Cube is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

Electronic Sudoku – $15.99

* Touch panel function
* Large LCD screen with backlight, suitable for day or night use
* User selectable Easy, Medium or Hard modes
* Each mode can automatically generate thousands of puzzles
* Game automatically enters sleep mode if not used for 10 minutes
* Resume Function: Continue game where you left it the last time
* Submit button allows you to check your results
* 9 hints available for every game
* Reminder function for wrong answer

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Not everyone is built for winter, some of us actually don’t do well at all out in the cold.  Our bodies just weren’t made to deal with it.  Well at least Zippo has something to help keep your hands warm through the ice cold days.  It’s also far cheaper than it would cost to hide out in someplace far warmer until things heat up back at home.  However, if you can afford to hide out for the winter, I’d choose that any day over this hand warmer.

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We all know somebody that’s really difficult to buy for, either they’ve got everything or have no interests. So here are a few gift suggestions for those sort of people.

Screaming Monkey Slingshot – $5.99

This monkey has a secret – there are pockets in the monkey’s hands. Slip your fingers in, pull back his hind legs, and his arms will stretch to a crazy length with the magic of rubber! You can just feel the potential energy coursing through the monkey’s imaginary veins. Let fly and you will be treated to a wondrous sight. The monkey will scream with delight when jolted. So, if the launch is hard enough, you’ll get a scream of power in mid air; or if the landing is hard, you’ll get a scream of protest as gravity does its work. Or, you fling like a master, you’ll get a double-dose of monkey justice (i.e. noise).

The Screaming Monkey Slingshot is available from Think Geeky for $5.99.

Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set – $22.99

Grab a set and grow your own collection of feared and famous carnivorous plants. This deluxe set has seeds from over ten varieties of carnivorous plants! Watch these fascinating plants grow into bug-eating monsters and delight in creating your own authentic bog with the included peat planting mix, blue Swamp Rocks, three Bog Buddies and full color decals. This rare and unusual collection of carnivorous plants will flourish for years in this specially designed terrarium with proper care…

The Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set is available from Think Geek for $22.99.

Digital Weather Station – $25+

Gardeners, hikers, beach combers, farmers, sailors, skiers, daily commuters and anyone who needs to keep an eye on the weather and temperatures indoors and out will love this wireless weather station from La Crosse Technology. With 15 forecast icons, the station makes it easy to plan for that outdoor barbecue, beach outing, or ski day, helping you decide what to wear and when to schedule.

The Digital Weather Station is available from Amazon for $25+.

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When you buy something, although it may match your mood that day, it might not always be that way.  Then you’re stuck with an item that is bright and cheery when you might prefer something a little less perky.  Well with this dock you’ll never have to worry, because it changes colors.  It’s not like a mood ring though, so you’ll have to figure out which color matches your mood for the day.  You can set it to one color or you can let it cycle through all of them.

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Whether you’re buying for a youngling or a 30 year old man child, I’m sure they’ll get a kick out of the following toy gift ideas.

Wild Planet Hyper Dash – $17.86

Hyper Dash is an award-winning fast-paced race course game from Wild Planet that encourages kids to be active and think on their feet. Designed to improve listening, coordination and math skills, this exciting game is easy to set up and is an ideal way to help kids aged six and above to practice addition and subtraction while exercising and having fun.

The Wild Planet Hyper Dash is available from Amazon for $17.86.

U-Dance – $30.99

Change your living room into a music-filled dance floor with Tiger Electronics’ U-Dance motion-based dance game. This high-energy dance game challenges kids ages 8 and over to follow fast-paced dance moves that are set to a variety of fun, upbeat songs. Whether they’re practicing in the Lounge, warming up in the Workout area, or struttin’ their stuff on the Dance Floor, this entertaining game will get the whole family moving!

The U-Dance is available from Amazon for $30.99.

Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli – $39.99

Indoor Battling Helicopter Set, comes with 2 helis and 2 controllers. Blast opponent with Infra Red Beams, sending them into a downward spiral!

Extreme 1 on 1 dogfight! Precision flight, extremely lightweight helis which fit right in the palm of your hand.

The Air Hogs Battling Havoc Heli is available from Amazon for $39.99.

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Think Tank Photo has the best interests of shutterbugs (casual or otherwise) at heart by introducing a new design in photo backpacks under the StreetWalker series. They are currently offering a trio of new backpacks that come in a slim vertical profile, enabling photographers to navigate through crowded places and public transportation without being denied access to their professional photographic equipment. Hopefully it is tamper proof as well, since you know how much higher theft cases are these days considering the rather discouraging economic climate. More on all three cases right after the jump.

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Verizon Wireless has yet another Nokia handset under its stable, this time it will be the clamshell Nokia 2605 Mirage that aims to be the perfect holiday gift for those with an active social calendar. While it isn’t exactly a mobile computer as sleek and powerful as the Nokia N97, it boasts a look that will definitely turn heads, although don’t expect it to double up as your mobile office so that you can work even when you’re on vacation. The Nokia 2605 Mirage is not only small and sleek, you are also able to stand out from the crowd by letting them know your personality via your choice of replaceable Nokia Xpress-on snaps. If only Nokia offers a chance for customers to design their own Xpress-on snaps, that would go a long way in making the 2605 Mirage much more popular, I suspect.

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That’s it – the next time I stay over at my friend’s place and open a tin can in the kitchen, I’d best make sure that my pants aren’t left halfway down to reveal a butt crack. Not when even humble can openers can come with hidden cameras these days. The aptly named Can Opener Hidden Camera features automatic shutoff for hands-free operation and works as a pretty good can opener, opening cans of all sizes without breaking a sweat. In addition, it comes with a built-in bottle opener and knife sharpener, while the twist off lever makes for easy cleaning. You can choose from black & white or color models. Specifications of the Can Opener Hidden Camera include :-

• Image Sensor: 1/3″ Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4″ CCD (Color)
• Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color)
• Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color)
• Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle
• Power Required: 12 V DC/110V AC

Prices start from $298 upwards.