Author Brian Barrett looks back at the history of the LEGO Minifigure and how it has evolved from a simple yellow figure into a pop culture icon. The 144-page hardcover book examines the evolution of the Minifig, along with interviews, essays, photos, infographics, and archival visuals celebrating these beloved plastic people.
This unique metal fidget toy looks like a tiny rangefinder camera. Its front is packed with neodymium magnets so you can slide it back and forth. Plus, it has a clicky shutter button, a rotating lens, and a magnetic teeter-totter on its back. It’s available in stainless steel or titanium.
The next best thing to having cocktails in NYC at the award-winning Via Carota restaurant is having their mixed drinks available at home 24/7 in these Via Carota Craft Cocktail Sets. Each boxed set includes two ready-to-drink cocktails and two Italian-made crystal low-ball or Nick and Nora glasses.
This expansive reference guide from Chronicle Books provides detailed information on hundreds of tools. The 288-page book catalogs their uses and the differences between similar tools, arranged by function: measuring, cutting, fastening, and shaping.
Never go digging around your utensil drawer for a specific bar tool again. This kit packs in five stainless steel tools, including a strainer, citrus zester, bottle opener, stirring stick, jigger, and bar knife, along with a plastic storage caddy. Makes a great gift for cocktail lovers.
James Beard Award-winning mixologist Toby Maloney and the bartenders of Chicago’s The Violet Hour created this 320-page guide to the fundamentals of cocktail making. You’ll learn about balancing ingredients, getting the right textures, aromas, and temperatures, then advance to making your own concoctions.
Kubiya Games sells this bundle of 12 wooden puzzles, packing in months of entertainment and challenge for kids and adults alike. Its top tray holds the completed puzzles, while the bottom offers storage for the pieces if you get stuck along the way. Its puzzles range in difficulty level from medium to very hard.
Uncommon Goods sells this fun and fanciful chess set for opposing fans of felines and canines. The set comes with a folding game board that doubles as a storage box and a full set of handpainted cats and dogs wearing playful hats to represent their roles in the game.
Electronic geeks will get a kick out of these coasters from MODelivery. They’re made from real colored circuit boards with a thin layer of gold on the conductive circuit traces. The circuit design is based on a microcontroller board layout with “Place Cup Here” text printed on its edge. They’re sold in sets of two or six.
Embrace your inner boozehound and pop open a cold brew with this matter-of-fact metal bottle opener from Midnight MFG. It’s machined from aluminum and comes engraved with the phrase, “F**k It Let’s Drink.” It’s available in clearcoat or black anodized finishes, with censored or wordless bottlecap variants also available.
This miniature V8 engine is the perfect desk accessory for any gearhead. GT Scientific uses a 5-axis CNC mill to machine the mini engine from aluminum. The center of the LS3-inspired block holds business cards, while the cylinders each hold a pen or pencil. They also make a smaller version for your keychain.
Rock out with your spoons out with Fred’s Mix Stix. Made of beechwood, these 13″ kitchen spoons have drumstick tips on their handles so you can bang out some beats on your pots and pans. The set includes one solid spoon and one slotted spoon. Also great for drummers who need to taste soup while playing.
Geeki Tikis celebrates the return of Indiana Jones with a tiki mug based on the Golden Idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Swap a bag of sand for this mug, then fill it with up to 24 ounces of your favorite beverage. It stands approximately 7″ tall and features a shiny gold finish that you most certainly shoudn’t run through your dishwasher.
Mario is everywhere these days. Now help the plumber and his brother Luigi warp their way from the Mushroom Kingdom to your desktop with one of these ceramic warp pipes from Paladone. They’re perfect for holding pens and pencils, cacti, and especially piranha plants.
Imaginary Authors make wonderfully unconventional fragrances. Developed for ice cream brand Salt & Straw, their Whiff of Waffle Cone combines the scents of vanilla, heavy cream, salted caramel, amyris, cinnamon, and orgeat to produce the aroma of freshly-baked waffle cones. Available as a fragrance spray or candle.
This miniature milk crate is inspired by the ones used to store and organize vinyl records. Fred designed this one for your desktop to hold pens, pencils, and note cards. The laser-cut wood crate comes flat-packed for assembly and includes 64 vinyl-inspired note cards. Measures 3.4″ x 3.6″ x 3″ – the perfect size for sticky notes.
Robotime’s wood kit gives you everything you need to build your own working mini-pinball machine. Its 482 pieces come together to form a circus-themed machine with a plunger, bumpers, and flippers. The playfield and backbox have built-in lighting, and it also plays sounds. Save $40 for a limited time with code PINBALL40.
Asobu’s double-walled stainless steel sleeve keeps your whiskey and other cocktails chilled, while protecting your hand from the cold. The sleeve’s rubber insert slides securely over a standard rocks glass, which is included in the package. Available in black, silver, white, or woodgrain finishes.
The guys at Airportag sell some of the best gifts for travelers. Among their wares is an extensive collection of travel journals. The hardcover journals feature imagery inspired by baggage tags, boarding passes, airport codes, diagrams, passport stamps, and some humorous designs. Available in 4″ x 6″ and 6″ x 8.5″ sizes.
Have you joined the adult coloring book cult yet? Steven Rhodes’ wickedly funny drawings will have you reaching for your crayons to color kid-unfriendly parodies such as Death Metal Sing-Along, Alien Abduction Club, and Here Comes the Apocalypse, plus warped activities like occult career selector paper dolls.
This tongue-in-cheek doormat welcomes visitors into your home with a warning of what kind of shenanigans they might encounter. Designed to mimic the ESRB “M for Mature” rating, your guests should be ready for lots of swearing and drunken debauchery. The mat measures 22.5″ x 15″ and is made from low-pile polyester.
Looking for a great gift for a mechanic or a woodworker? The Busted Knuckle Garage makes this awesome desk organizer that looks like a miniature rolling toolbox. Each is made in the USA from heavy-duty steel with a hinged lid, tiny casters, and a bright red powder coat finish. Measures 9.25″ L x 4.25″ W x 5 H”.
This unique razor features a lightweight titanium alloy. It has a rotating head and accepts standard Gilette swivel cartridges. In addition to the sandblasted grey finish, it’s available in limited-edition patterns in shades of blue, grey, and a very special Starry Night design. The stand is sold separately.
