My favorite holiday of the year is Christmas. The sounds of holiday music in the air. The smells of Christmas cookies baking in the oven. All the festive decorations to behold and the malls and shops with their hustle and bustle of shoppers looking for that special gift… how could you not get in the holiday spirit?
Often times though, trying to find the perfect gift for the “someone special” in our lives, can be stressful. You want to give gifts that they don’t already have… something that a person wouldn’t generally buy for themselves but would love to receive as a gift.
I found these unique gifts that I think fit the bill. So as you make your Christmas list this year, see if one of these cool gift ideas may be the perfect gift you’ve been looking for:
Animatronic Roommate – Is a good idea for a college student or guys (and gals) that live alone (well really, for just about anyone). Roommates tend to be nice to have around, but they can get on your nerves. Well, with technology you can now have a roommate that talks on your terms. Brian the Brain, a winner of Dr. Toy’s 100 best products award, uses voice recognition technology to interact with its users. Brian can have conversations, tell jokes, look up facts on his internal Concise Britannica encyclopedia, dial phone numbers, and generally be a best buddy for you or a child. That is, until the conversations turn dark and the word “kill” is thrown about a bit too often… Brian the Brain is on sell now for $60, therapy not included.
Automatic Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker – I scream , you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Unfortunately, an encounter with rock solid ice cream and a bent spoon can leave us screaming for real. But with the Automatic Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, fresh soft serve ice cream is only a few (35 or so) minutes away. The unit dispenses the ice cream like a real soft serve machine, and even has a place to store the ice cream cones. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love ice cream (I know I’d love this as a gift) and for $99.95 it can be yours.
World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle – Do you or a loved one like crossword puzzles? I mean, REALLY like crossword puzzles? If so, you should check out the world’s largest crossword puzzle. Measuring seven foot square, the 91,000 squares contain over 28,000 words to figure out. The hints are contained in a 100 page book, and the puzzle itself can be attached to a wall for personal entertainment. A warning, though – it might take more than a day to finish this puzzle. It sells for $29.95.
Self-Filtering Aquarium – Do you or someone you know have a fish tank that is less than clean? Have you been getting dirty looks from your pet fish because of the water condition? The Low Maintenance Clear View Aquarium is a round eight gallon tank that allows unobstructed views of its occupants while being highlighted by a built in natural light halogen light source. But the really cool part is in its multi-stage filtering system, which lasts twice as long as regular tank filters. Perfect for lazy fish owners or for kids, and it costs $119.45.
6 Foot Working Ferris Wheel Kit – Do you love county fairs and amusement parks? – this is the next best thing to being there. Personally, I was always terrified of the ferris wheel. This gift is a bit pricier but if you have the budget for it, it makes a great Christmas gift for the tinkerer and builder in your life. A bit steep at $499.95 but for just the right person… it may be worth it.
Monogrammed Barbeque Branding Iron – This is more of a novelty gift but if you know a guy that loves grilling and spends a lot of time during the summer barbequing… this could make a great gift. I mean what better way to let your guests know that you are the one that grilled their steak than with the griller’s initials on it. $58.95
Lego Digital Camera – I don’t know who doesn’t love Lego. Lego is for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for a gift idea for the budding photographer in your life, check out the Lego Digital Camera. This MP3 digital camera isn’t made of real Lego pieces but you can attach Lego pieces to the top and bottom of the camera. Holds up to 80 photos and sells for $65.95.
Complete Swiss Army Knife – Ever wonder what MacGyver dreams about? While we can’t say for sure – after all he is a fictional character – we think that the Complete Swiss Army Knife might be a good candidate. Although at a little under 3 pounds it might be a bit difficult to carry in a jeans pocket, the 87 tools on this folding wonder features over 112 functions. At $1400, the Swiss Army knife showpiece is not cheap, although it may answer the age old question – what would you want to take with you if you were stranded on a deserted island? (Outside of a good satellite phone, that is)… great gift for dads, husbands or any special guy in your life.
Junior Gravity-Defying Boots – Need to put a little spring in your step? The Gravity Defying Boots incorporate a patented T-Spring system that turns everyday mundane tasks (like walking to the bathroom) into an exhilarating, challenging, calorie burning adventure. The non-skid pads and high traction design allows you use the shoes practically anywhere. At $59.95 they’ll make a nice gift for a kid or teenager on your Christmas list.
Instant Pop-Up Two-Room Playhouse – Kids love to have places to hide and explore, but it isn’t always practical to build a playhouse with traditional construction materials in the family room. There is a solution – the Pop Up Playhouse. With over 50 square foot of play area, a child can get lost in their own adventures within the 4 foot high hideout. Once play time is over the unit stores in an included storage case. $89.95
Food Control Kitchen Scale – The Food Control Kitchen Scale is actually a perfect tool for any weight conscious eater on your Christmas list. The scales will not only tell you weight, it will also calculate calories, fat and protein. The four pound capacity is enough for all but the most demanding diet. $89.99
Total Body Support Pillow – Is a very large and long pillow that can actually wrap a person’s entire body. You can use it in a circle to use as a beanbag, or you can use it in a U shape and snuggle in the middle. A Perfect gift for someone you know that’s pregnant. There are almost an endless number of ways to use this 130″ behemoth, but it may not be the best choice for airplane travel. $119.95
Hydrodynamics Construction Set – While building block and tinker toys might be great to stimulate a child’s imagination, the Hydrodynamics Construction Set turns them into an engineer. The building set lets the user explore the physics of fluid in motion as they create working models of oil refineries, ice cream factories, and much more. Parents will be glad to know that the set includes a built in tray to collect any accidental model factory spills (if only we had those in real life). $89.95
Palm-Sized Indoor Remote-Controlled Helicopter – Once it was an expensive and challenging hobby to have a remote control helicopter. Now you can get them small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The Palm Sized Indoor Remote Controlled Helicopter features 360 degree movement with a control range of up to 50 feet. You can even fly them at night thanks to two flashing LEDS on the small copters. The tiny choppers run for about eight minutes from its battery powered base, just enough time to have a quick low flying adventure. For $39.95 a great gift for boys… young and old.
Marshmallow Bazooka – With the ability to hurl a marshmallow up to 40 feet, the Automatic Marshmallow Bazooka takes the game up a notch. An onboard microprocessor automatically regulates air pressure, allowing you to launch five soft missiles within 60 seconds. Just load it, wait for the ready light, and fire. Primal scream on launch optional. Another gift that boys of all ages will love. $49.95
6 Foot Walk on Water Ball – You may not be perfect, but you CAN walk on water. At least with the Six Foot Walk on Water ball you can. The 6 foot inflatable ball allows you to get inside and walk to your heart’s content across the body of water of your choice. The ball features small indentions that serve to “grip” the water, giving you traction to move. Better yet, get two and have a race to a point of your choice (or a rough game of water tag). But be warned, at a weight limit of 170 pounds the more manly men may have to resort to more conventional means for water walking. $299.95
Infinitely Adjustable Reading Valet – Curling up with a favorite book is an enjoyable escape for most. However, for some of you out there it appears to be a problem to find an exact optimal reading position for this activity. The book stand telescopes, tilts, swivels, yaws, and generally assumes an inexhaustible number of positions to put your book at the exact position for preferred reading. And once that optimal position is obtained, you can fade to sleep after a few paragraphs secure in the knowledge that the book will not fall on your face. At $179.95 this could be a great gift for the reader in your life.
Star Wars Yoda Lightsaber – First, let me state this – Light Sabers are not real. They are an imaginary weapon that a Jedi Knight would put to use in vanquishing a foe. With that said, you can get an exact duplicate of the famous fake weapon from the Star Wars Saga. Fans of the movies will enjoy the original swooshing and humming sounds as they wield their trusty saber against any number of pretend foes. At $149.00, true fans of the series – may be the crowd paying $150 for a fake light saber – will want to note the color of the blade when ordering, typically green for good, red for evil.
Robotic Pugilists – The 21st equivalence of Rockem Sockem Robots (if you’re old enough to remember them), the Robotic Pugilists are remote control boxing robots that duke it out when you and a friend get down to business. The robots spin, jab, bob, hook, and punch each other until one is victorious. There is also a single player mode to practice, so that you can fine tune your skills before the big match. $59.95 (Rocky music sold separately)
CD/DVD Title Printer -With the proliferation of CD and DVD burners in today’s laptops, a lot of people are burning their own material. Now, there is nothing wrong with investing in a few good Sharpies, but the CD/DVD Title Printer gives you a more professional looking end product. Five fonts and 650 symbols allow you to be expressive in your labeling, and even let you mark those private video discs accordingly in large, easy to read warning letters. It will make a nice gift for those that make their own music and movies. $129.95
I think these gifts can make great presents to find under any tree this holiday season… especially the hard to buy for people on your list. Or maybe you would like to receive one of these as a gift? Which one is your favorite? And maybe if you’ve been a good boy or girl… who knows, maybe Santa will make a visit to your house this Christmas.
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