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Affordable gifts that are still worthy of the moneyed Leica fan. These limited-edition coffee mugs sell for $35 and are based on Leica’s Noctilux-M 50 and Summarit-S 70 lenses. Call Leica USA to order.

We’ve seen a special paint that turns any surface into a dry erase board. Here’s one that turns them into chalkboards. The paint is scratch-resistant and can be easily cleaned. User video here.

A 3D-printed glazed ceramic espresso cup that also holds a single stick of cigarette. Or something else. Tomorrow Lab calls it the Solo e Sola, but they should take DudeIWantThat’s name for it.

Decor Atelier’s stackable wine cubbies not only look cool, they keep your bottles cool thanks to the thermal properties of concrete. NYC locals can avoid the hefty shipping costs with local pickup.

Ahoy, mateys! This awesome custom-made BBQ grill looks like an antique pirate’s treasure chest. We know it’s not grillin’ season right now, but you’ll need to save up for a while to afford it anyway.

Designed to look like the key for winding an old clock (or a robot toy), Suck UK’s metal sharpener is perfect for keeping pencils sharp enough to throw them into the ceiling so they stick.

Similar to the Lighted Pliers, Craftsman’s LED Screwdriver has a built-in LED. The handle, shank and two 2-sided bits are all made of steel. The LED uses 3 AAA batteries (included).

An upcoming product from Quirky, Dolce is a scoop designed to conquer ice cream that’s been frozen solid, thanks to its integrated scraper. It has a textured handle to ensure a firm grip.

A bold, smoky Scotch whisky, with a blend of single malts including some from Scotland’s smallest and most remote coastal distilleries. Rich fruits and spices make this a beautiful sippin’ scotch.

Open your wine bottles Kraken-style with this creepy squid corkscrew from Dellamorte. Made from cast resin with a stainless steel cork remover. Would be cooler if the tentacles pulled the cork out.

The Kale Factory’s healthy dried kale chips taste as good as junk food, in flavors like vegan cheese, sea salt & vinegar, bombay ranch and spicy miso. Once you’ve devoured them, reuse the wood gift box.

A surprisingly versatile and complex blended Scotch Whisky, with notes of honey and marzipan. Works great straight up, or in something as wonderfully-sublime as Sam Ross’ Penicillin cocktail.

The C’UP is exactly like the Beer/Shot Glass and Beer Shot Stein, except it’s geared towards coffee drinkers. The smaller side is great for a shot of espresso. Available in two designs.

One step closer to the Foodarackacycle, Kenwood’s Cooking Chef Kitchen Machine is a 4-in-1 appliance that combines stand mixer, food processor, blender and induction heat to cook food in the work bowl.

When you’re done downing shots at your holiday party, it’s time to move on and have some dessert. These edible candy cane shot glasses are perfect with spiked hot cocoa or some Baileys.

LEGO Certified Professional Sean Kenney has created a unique series of sculptural modern lamps built out of LEGO bricks – mimicking the shape of lathed wood. Available in 5 styles and 10 colors.

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1.5oz jars with magnetic lids. Easy to stack and peruse. You can even order them with spices included plus labeled lids. Or get just the jars and use them to store nuts, bolts and other small items.

Make your luggage easy to spot with these large and distinctive retro tags made by Two Arms Inc. for Herb Lester. The tags are made from Tyvek, making them resistant to rips, tears and water.

Store your bike in style with these handmade architectural wall racks, crafted from durable hardwoods such as black oak, chestnut burl and birch by the artisans at Latvia’s Woodstick Ltd.

onefortythree’s handmade chair has a curvy seat and back molded from walnut-veneered ply, mounted to a welded steel frame with solid walnut rockers. Choose from leather or tweed cushions.

Similar to the Impress, the Minibru lets you make French press coffee then drink it right from the same container. The 12 oz. mug comes with a plastic plunger and a silicone gasket.

Not to be confused with this product, Chiasso’s Urban Shelf evokes the atmosphere of city dwellings by mimicking the appearance of fire escape ladders. Tiny vandalized walls not included.