Awesome Awesome Gifts: 2011

Etsy seller tinymeat’s vinyl artist series wallets feature cool images from all kinds of talented folks on the inside and out. At $16 each, you’ll probably have some cash left over to keep in them too.

Molla Space’s Armed Notebooks show your co-workers you mean business, with an armory of dangerous weapons embossed into the front, making your pen just that much mightier.

It’s shaped like a tin can, but is actually made of a plastic-like material called PLA. It’s microwavable, durable and 100% biodegradable. It can even be crushed, just like real tin cans.

This hot, spicy, slightly sweet Thai sauce is one of life’s great pleasures. Chef Randy Clemens offers up 50 recipes that take full advantage of the wondrous chili sauce that belongs in every kitchen.

Panasonic’s LUMIX DMC-TS3 camera is equipped with GPS and compass and features 3D Photo mode; it creates images by taking 20 consecutive photos and overlaying the 2 best for the final shot.

An “exceptionally well-balanced 7-year old rum”, Ron de Jeremy was made by the legendary Master Distiller, 72-year old Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez. You had us at Ron de Jeremy.

Replicate your Facebook behavior in the real world by stamping stuff you enjoy with the “Like” badge. As an added bonus, the set lets you “Dislike” stuff too, which we often wish Facebook would allow too.

Saddled with hilariously small hands, the infamous Tyrannosaurus Rex often had to resort to a slap fight to resolve issues with its fellow t-rex. This epic duel has been immortalized here, in 100% cotton.

Postertext creates book posters that you can admire and actually read. Each poster has an image silhouetted against the actual text of a book or story. Check back weekly for new posters.

Nixon’s new watch is crafted from steel, steel and more steel. The raw, brushed finish stands out among ordinary stainless watches. Offers a 6-hand chronograph analog display and 300-meter water resistance.