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Many people think a rainbow is a good omen and, even leaving superstition aside, it’s an impressive phenomenon. If you want to have your own rainbow - albeit less impressive - you can try the electronic version, no rain required.

The Rainbow In My Room is a gadget that can brigthen up your day - if you forget the fact that it’s just a bunch of circuits and LEDs. At the wave of a hand, it shines a rainbow on your walls and ceiling. Just like magic! Or at least that’s how it will seem to a child. A perfect way of calming a nervous kid down and probably the setting for a thousand future princess stories.

Imaginative people will surely find more uses for it, such as party light or night light for a child.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $23.37 on Amazon.com.

Whenever I feel I’ve just about had it with lolcats, I see another one that’s so adorable and funny I just can’t hit that unsubscribe button. One of the undeniable classics is the grey Scottish Fold with a flavor.

So, like any major internet phenomenon, it’s been turned into a t-shirt. The I Has a Flavor t-shirt features a different cat than the original, but the important parts are there: the lolspeak text and the licking. People who spend time looking at felines with bad grammar will welcome you as one of them; the rest of the world will just look confused and shrug.

The design could’ve been less simple though, I feel something’s missing. It just doesn’t capture the spirit of cats yet. On the up side, you can wear it when you don’t want to attract attention, as the picture is regular enough not to label you as a geek from afar.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.95 on NoiseBot.com.

…And we’re back to the neverending world of Star Wars merchandise, with a treat for fans with a sweet tooth.

The Darth Vader Giant Pez Dispenser is tall indeed at more than 12″ in height, and comes with no less than 12 packs of Pez candy, guaranteed to last you a long time (or ensure a quick trip to the dentist’s). When it dispenses a pack of candy, Darth Vader’s eye light up and it plays the Star Wars theme song to the enjoyment (or annoyance) of everyone around.

While it would probably be a hit at a children’s birthday party, I hope I never have a work colleague with one of these. Hearing the Star Wars theme song every time he feels like having something sweet is something I wouldn’t want to go through.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.50 on Amazon.com.

I love Happy Bunny. How could I not? He’s so adorable and so mean at the same time.

The Happy Bunny Mints come in three different tin cases, each with its own funny/evil message: “Please enjoy a mint. Since your breath smells like butt.”, “Would you like to suck on a mint? Since you already suck all the time.” and “Poison Mints for Frend”. A perfect gift for a friend with a sense of humor or for your greatest enemy (with bad breath). And, of course, a must for any Happy Bunny fan…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.99 on PerpetualKid.com.

I must’ve been living in a cave*, because Pin Art doesn’t ring any bells to me. For those in the same boat, a short explanation: it’s a case with thousands of blunt pins, that can be used to make 3D impressions of things pressed into them.

How would your face look like if it was made from pins? Will the guy in the next office get the point if you make an impression of your middle finger? What’s the most interesting office supply can you get a 3D image of? You can answer these questions or more in those idle moments and lunch breaks, and enjoy the nostalgia while you’re at it.

* A cave called “foreign country” with different fads than the US or UK, of course.

How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$25 on IWantOneofThose.com.

Yarr matey! If you want to be a real pirate an eye patch and a treasure map aren’t enough, you need to accesorize more! (But don’t go overboard, you don’t need a real peg leg or a hook hand.)

If you want to be the envy of the whole playgroffice get yerself a Jolly Roger Pirate Pocket Watch. Retro is the new black, and pirates are just plain cool (at least since Johnny Depp made them so), therefore a pocket watch with the skull and crossbones is as good as it gets!

I have to add, though, just in case: it’s recommended for a costume party or as a gift for a kid, not a day at the office. Unless you want stares from your business partners who don’t appreciate the finer things in life. Yarr!

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on TrueSwords.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Claw games were fascinating because you never won, but you always knew someone who had a friend who got the coolest teddy bear just the other day. So you’d keep begging your parents for coins and keep losing…

The childhood days are over… and the frustration can be over, too. The Candy Grabber is the miniature version of a claw machine, and this time you control it. First you fill it up with the candy or toys of your choice, then get grabbing! You’re probably be just as unsuccesful, but this time you don’t have to pay and, if push comes to shove, you can just disassemble the machine to get your prize. You win in the end, either way.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on PerpetualKid.com.

Women have a knack of filling every inch of available space with something, so things can get tricky once in a while. At some point there will be no space left, and that’s when you need to start getting new ideas.

Bathroom cabinets are never large enough. I nearly doubled my cabinet space recently and it filled up in no time. But really… you have your 2 types of deodorants, toothbrush, 3 toothpastes, soap, face cream, make-up, maybe the boyfriend’s stuff… how can you fit everything in there?

Well, if your cabinet is metallic, you’re in luck. The Magnetic Cosmetic Holders offer an easy way of storing some of your make-up accessories, making them easier to find and making room inside at the same time. Of course, if you’ve got a wooden or plastic cabinet, tough luck. Maybe some extra strong glue might help…

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.98 on Amazon.com.

There’s got to be an audience somewhere for USB gadgets that don’t do anything useful. Overpriced memory sticks - ok, you get an interesting design and storage. But USB powered toys that just… move from time to time? Why? I’d appreciate if someone could give me a reason, because right now I’m thinking they’re aimed at very very bored people.

The USB Chameleon is a lizard that wants to keep you company while you click away on your computer. It comes in three colors (although unfortunately it doesn’t adapt them to the environment) and from time to time it moves its eyes and tongue, but that’s about all the fun you can get out of it. Unless you try to coat the tongue with glue and see if it can catch flies…

The one good great thing about it is that it doesn’t try to hump your computer, like another pointless USB gizmo did. The worst thing about it is that it costs almost $30. Come on!

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on AudioCubes.com.

I shouldn’t be posting about food when I’m so hungry, but it’s too late now. (Damn, that bacon looks so good…)

The interesting part in the image is not the bacon, though. The clever device they’re hanging onto is called a Bacon Genie, and it does look like a genius idea.

What do all those yummy greasy foods have in common? A lot of mess left behind. Not fun. The Bacon Genie offers a simple solution: a bacon stand with a reservoir underneath that collects all the dripping fat, ready to pop in the microwave without worrying about what comes later.

From the point of view of someone very lazy and quite messy, this seems like a life (and time) saver.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.98 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe