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From the Actrix Online Informer December 2007
by Rob Zorn
Awesome Christmas presents
So, it's that time of year again. All those Christmas presents to buy, and so little time to think and find inspiration.
Well don't despair. There are heaps of websites out there to help you
find the perfect gift, even for those friends and loved ones who already seem to
have everything. I thought I'd round up a few of what I think are the most
interesting (and if my friends and loved ones are reading, these are things I
would like!). Check the websites for many, many more. All you need is a credit
card and an internet connection!
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Remote-controlled lederhosen
"It's been a long and almost unbearable wait. For years, possibly
even decades, the world's brightest minds have been racking their
brains to find a way to create a remote controlled pair of trousers.
You may think that this might not have been a good use of their
time, but you'd be wrong. Combining quantum mechanics and nano-technology,
or more likely neither, minds immeasurably superior to ours have
cracked it - or possibly just cracked, and at last the world has
been enriched with remote controlled lederhosen. Not only do these
ludicrous trousers hop about in a suitably laughable manner (just in
case they weren't laughable enough anyway), they also, of course,
yodel. They come with a frankfurter control that doesn't control
them much, and even have traditional Bavarian details on the seams
and pockets! You can check this by buying the book entitled
Traditional Bavarian Details found on the seams and pockets of
automated Lederhosen - though surprisingly it's yet to be
translated into English. If ever we needed proof that mankind is
capable of making miraculous technical advances, then surely these
remote controlled lederhosen are just that. There's hope for us yet."
I Want One of Those:
www.iwantoneofthose.com/kitsch-daft/rc-lederhosen.
£17.99 |
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Crazy golf balls
"When you want to annoy the knickers off someone who takes golf
too seriously, these ludicrous balls will do the trick nicely.
The set comprises four balls, each of which does something
stupid when you hit it.
The Exploder, shown in the picture, blows up into a
spectacular cloud of billowing white dust. The Phantom basically
vanishes on impact into a watery mist. The Jet Streamer ejects
15 feet of spiralling streaming ribbon when thwacked, and the
Unputtaball simply won't go in a straight line on the green -
however you hit it, it wobbles all over the place.
Four great little one-hit wonders to liven up your next
round."
I Want One of Those:
www.iwantoneofthose.com/kitsch-daft/crazy-golf-balls.
£7.99 |
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USB cup warmer
"Why is it that a really good cuppa always seems to cool at 10
times the normal rate when you're working at your computer? It's
really very annoying. Well at last there's a suitably techie
solution in the USB cup warmer. Simply plug this little gadget
into your USB port, pop your cuppa on the hot plate, and it'll
extend your drinking time by up to 30 minutes - bliss.
Features include: USB-powered hot plate, temperature of hot
drinks can be maintained at 40 degrees after an hour, DC to USB
cable, powered via USB from your PC or Mac, low voltage, no
driver installation required, size 12 x 12 x 12 cm.
This product is not a toy, keep
out of reach of children. This is an electrical item so
don't get all splash happy near it. The hot plate gets hot,
obviously, so be careful not to burn yourself. Cannot be
used with plastic cups."
I Want One of Those:
www.iwantoneofthose.com/office-toys/usb-cup-warmer.
£9.99
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Flashing hair braids
I had to include this one to ward off charges that this list was
becoming a bit 'blokey'.
Looking for a fun thing to wear to the Christmas Party? Or perhaps you just want to be the fashion envy of all your friends. These flashing hair braids will certainly make sure you stand out from the crowd. They
come with seven super bright LED lights and a hairclip to make fitting a breeze.
Pretty cool, really. I wish I still had some hair.
Neat Gadgets:
www.neatgadgets.co.nz/site/1515129/product/F%20-%20AL030.
NZ$14.00
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iDog
"When you place the iDog in front of speakers or plug it into any hand-held music
player, its face lights up and it moves its head and ears. There are
seven LED lights in different colours on its face which flash in rhythm
to the music.It is compatible with most portable music devices
such as Discman, iPod, or Rio MP3 players. iDog can sense your touch - when you touch it at different part
of its body, it tells you if it is happy or not. The LED lights also
express it's emotion. Its face can sense light so when it is playing
music and you shade its face with your hand the rhythm will change.
It composes and plays wonderful music that vary with it's different
moods.
iDog can remember up to 70 songs. Feed it with sounds when it is
hungry! It loves any sort of sounds and all it needs to rock is 2 AA
batteries (not included)."
Neat Gadgets:
www.neatgadgets.co.nz/site/1515129/product/F-iDog.
NZ$69.99
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Digger the dog
"Exclusive to the Present Finder and one of our best sellers -
this is the ultimate aristocratic gnome and a wonderfully silly
present! Life size back half of a Jack Russell terrier busy digging
up the lawn or use it as a door stop. Made of high quality resin, it
is fully frost and weather proof. We love it so much we use it as
our logo! Height to tail: 25cm.
These diggers were first made by the famous Jonathan Eaton who
invented the concept of the digging dog (and many other wacky
presents)."
Present Finder:
www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/presentfinder/1306/index/.
£29.95 |
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Remote control furry tarantula with
light-up eyes
"Give your friends a real fright with this super scary life-like
Mexican red-knee tarantula. This creepy crawly spider, with light-up
eyes and a furry texture, can scurry across any flat, smooth surface
with spider-like leg movement. For a truly scary effect, flash the
light-up eyes, rotate a full 360 degrees, and send the spider
scurrying under the couch!
Requires 2 "AAA" and 2 "AA" batteries (sold separately). Measures
18cm (7") long.Present Finder:
www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/presentfinder/1306/index/.
£19.95 |
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Twirling spaghetti fork
"This is just one of those gizmos that once you've tried, you'll
wonder how you ever coped without it! Spaghetti twirling has, until
now, been a traumatic and messy affair for many (recent medical
research has revealed twirling spaghetti by manual means to be
Italy's no1 cause of arthritis of the wrist!). Well not any more
folks! This twirling spaghetti fork, fun and easy to use, reels your
pasta in at a manageable rate for a more satisfying mouthful - less
mess more fun! Requires 2 x AAA Batteries (not included). Colours
may vary."Present Finder:
www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/presentfinder/1306/index/.
£7.95 |
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Inflatable sumo costume
"This air blown inflatable sumo costume is a fun and very easy way
to dress up! It's so easy to inflate your sumo costume - just step
inside the costume, clip your battery belt clip and turn on the fan,
then zip up the costume and it inflates in seconds and that's it
other than putting on your wig! This costume has been designed to
take all the pain and dilemma over what to dress up as for a fancy
dress party. Your precious time is also not wasted ...so may the
fattest sumo win!"GoBaz:
http://www.gobaz.com/prodpage.asp?ProdID=7049.
£24.95 |
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Crazy desktop golf set
"It might bring back memories of beach holidays with deck chairs and
overcast weather, but now you can play Crazy Golf all year round
from the comfort of your own desk. The Desktop Mini Golf Set
recreates the fun of the seaside and brings it back to home or the
workplace. You get five obstacles to test your skill and putting
power. Each can be set up differently to provide a more challenging
course for every attempt. You even get to putters and two balls, so
you can challenge your colleagues to a crazy golf championship.
Playing 18 holes of golf at your desk might prove difficult so this
Mini Desktop Golf might prove just thing to test your putting
prowess against the annoying colleague that walks in the office
every Monday morning boasting of how he shot 4 birdies on the back
9."GoBaz:
http://www.gobaz.com/prodpage.asp?ProdID=7204.
£14.95 |
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Finger drum kit
"Are you constantly tapping your fingers on the desk, clicking a
pen, drumming a tin lid or slapping your legs. This miniature but
genuinely life-like finger-sized drum kit lets you express your
musical passion in a way that will either get people to join in or
ask you to leave the building. The super finger-sensitive tiny drums
include large and small tom-tom, bass drum with foot pedal, snare
and cymbal, so there's nothing missing. And even better, you can
record what you create and play it back time after time. It's a
highly addictive little item. So if you're a drummer or
percussionist who gets his or her best inspiration when you're
nowhere near a drum kit, this is the perfect solution."GoBaz:
http://www.gobaz.com/prodpage.asp?ProdID=5918.
£12.95 |
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