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It looks like there’s a Pac-Man theme today. If you’re a fan, but you feel a Pac-Man plush head is too much, you can just go for the Pac-Man Magnet Set.
You get ten magnets, 8 1 in. x 1 in., and 2 1 in. x 2 in - including one of each of the ghosts and Pac-Man. You can create your own Pac-Man game on the fridge; it works even better if it’s black.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
I thought I knew what “say it with flowers” meant, but this gives it a whole new meaning…
Someone came with an… innovative idea. Let’s make a plastic rose. Attach a recorder. Let people record a 10-second message. It’s a Talking Rose! Wow, what a great Valentine’s present! NOT.
Plastic flowers suck in any shape and form. Plastic flowers that talk are also creepy. Nooo thank you.
How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$16 on Alt-Gifts.com.
Via ShinyShiny
Pac-Man is a great game, even for those of us who weren’t even born when it was created. But for some (*cough*weirdos*cough*) it’s more than a game, it’s a lifestyle.
So, if you feel like going out with a round yellow extra head… buy the PAC-MAN Plush-Head. You can even torture your kid if you like. Actually, that’s a better idea. S/He can’t protest, and if you’re lucky and s/he is young enough, s/he will repress the memory.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 for the child size and $29.99 for the adult size on ClubNamco.com.
Via FasionablyGeek
This is seriously the cutest thing ever. Extremely geeky too - which is awesome. Everyone wishes for that special feeling when you want to shout to the world that you’re in love.
Shouting will probably earn you a few scowls, however, but who could object if you wear your heart on your chest?
It’s called the 8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirt. First step, buy two of them. Put one on, give the other to your partner. When you’re far away from each other, each t-shirt will display two and a half pixelated lit-up hearts. But get in a 2 meters radius of each other and the hearts will start lighting up until they reach full power!
Don’t have a significant other? Then you can profess your love to your PC, for example. Just buy a transmitter pack for $11.99 and place it near the object of your affection (bad pun, yeah), and your t-shirt will light up whenever you get close to it.
Absolutely awesome, and ThinkGeek is right on spot when it says it’s the ideal Valentine’s Day gift. Unless your partener hates modern technology, in which case stay away or you’re cause a relationship crisis. (But, since you’re reading this blog, admit it: geek is better.)
How much under $29.99?
A little: Each $24.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
This is another one for the guys (or tech-oriented girls, of course, but they’re the minority in this case). If you’re into DYI, you inevitably have to deal with all sorts of small parts, like screws, nails, fasteners and so on. And it’s definitely not fun to find out that that one screw you need to finish the table has gone astray.
You can prevent all that with the MagnoGrip. It’s a magnetic wristband out of durable heavy duty canvas and industrial grade velcro, fitted with high-powered magnets that are strong enough to hold a hammer. You gather round all the items you need, stick them to your wrist and you’re ready to go.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
Via GizmosforGeeks
For many of you, lunch time at work is a time dedicated to detective work, to find out the answer to that all-important question: Who stole my food?! (My tip: work from home and the only perpetrator can be the cat).
Alas, working from home is still not an widespread option, so you have to suffer in silence (or angry post-it notes). I’d like to say I’ve found a miracle solution, but unfortunately that’s not the case. However…
You can try scaring them with Atomic Food Containers. You get three plastic bowls & lids labeled “Nuclear Waste,” “Biodangerous,” and “Experimental Meal”, which… okay, will probably only make your co-workers laugh, but maybe they’ll appreciate the humor and leave your food alone.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on WhatOnEarthCatalog.com.
Via bookofjoe
Virtually everyone has at one time or another been the host at a party and knows what happens with the glasses: they get mixed up. So far, my two solutions have been: use plastic glasses and a permanent marker or wash the same glasses over and over and over again. They both work, but not that well.
5 minutes ago I found my dream solution, and it’s called Wine Lines Waterproof Colorful Drink Tag Markers. It’s surprinsingly simple: plastic tags you can put on the glasses. They come in 12 colors, each with a different way of saying “Cheers!”: Prosit!, Down the Hatch!, Mazel Tov!, Cin Cin!, Kanpai!, A Votre Sante!, Slainte!, Cheers!, Bottoms Up!, Cheers!, Salud! and Na Zdrowie!. They will not only prevent losing your glass, it will also teach you at least one useful word in several foreign languages.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.97 on amazon.com.
Girls like flowers. Admittedly, there are a few exceptions, but the rule is valid in most cases. The only thing: make sure you get her favorite flowers; red roses are nice, but so cliché.
If you have a girl with a real good sense of humor, you could give her a Beer Mug of Blooms. But make sure that she’d appreciate such a gift before hand. You don’t want your head to have to have a too-close encounter with said mug…
Maybe this would be more appropriate as a funny present from a girl to a beer-loving guy. But either way, $29.99 for a novelty gift with no other use… I say too much.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on 1800Flowers.com.
Via NerdApproved
Need a present for that obnoxious sysdmin? You are really confident in your geeky manhood?
Well then, for both situations you’ve got the eternal favorite: the propeller hat! But not any hat - the HacKer HaT. It’s pretty obvious you can only use it as a funny/annoying gift or as a real good way of making fun of yourself (or maybe torturing a kid who won’t understand why everyone’s laughing at him), but it looks… strangely attractive.
You have lots of options to choose from: beanie with propeller (you can even add extra propellers), baseball hat (no propeller), beanie (no propeller). Which means that, thankfully, you can still get one of these and look normal.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $26.95 for the propeller version on GeekCulture.com ($18.95 for the simple beanie).
Via FashionablyGeek
Valentine’s Day is being marketed like it’s a women-only celebration… which it shouldn’t be. It’s an occasion for couples to express their love, but products for men seem to be hard to find.
You’ve got at least one idea here. If your boyfriend/husband is into DYI, you can make him happy with a new and useful tool. The SPOT-ON #1- ¼” Flat Tip Screwdriver with light might look like a regular screwdriver at first… until you push the button. The trick is that it comes equipped with a LED light, which will prove extremely useful when trying to screw something in in that dark corner of the cellar.
I think it’s a bit expensive for a screwdriver with a LED, but if you’re out of ideas you probably won’t mind spending a couple of dollars more.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on HardToFindTools.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
