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Pokémon Poké Ball Popcorn Maker

Pokémon Poké Ball Popcorn Maker
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Catch all the snacks in this Poké Ball popcorn maker from Uncanny Brands. The hot-air popper uses no oil for healthier treats so you don’t feel like a Snorlax after chowing down. Its red top cover doubles as a serving bowl, and its see-through air intake lets you watch the popping action. Easy to use and clean, it makes a great gift for any Pokémon fan.

Cassette Tape Fidget Slider

Cassette Tape Fidget Slider
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Here’s a fun fidget toy we haven’t seen before. Based on a design by MZM Digital Design, Etsy shop Abundant3D makes these miniature cassette tapes and players which offer a few fidget opportunities. Push the button to eject its two cassettes, then slide them against each other with the power of magnetism. Each cassette has spinning reels, too!

Hawthorne Old Fashioned Mixology Gift Set

Hawthorne Old Fashioned Mixology Gift Set
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Elevate your cocktail game with this elegant gift set. This mixology kit includes two weighty Truman glasses, a gold jigger, sleek picks, single-serve mixers, cherries, dried orange slices, and whiskey-infused caramel popcorn – all in a gift box. Upgrade with the Halo Cocktail Smoker for smoky sophistication – and be sure to grab a good bottle of bourbon or rye.

Overlord x Sesame Street Caps

Overlord x Sesame Street Caps
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If you wear one of these colorful ballcaps from Overlord, expect to get asked how to get to Sesame Street at least a couple of times a day. Each cap features a character patch and is covered with faux fur or fabric inspired by their look on the beloved kid’s show. We love that they included Mr. Snuffleupagus and Super Grover. And the Yip-Yips are coming soon!

R2-D2 Pewter Storage Canister

R2-D2 Pewter Storage Canister
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Celebrate your love for Star Wars with this R2-D2 pewter storage container from Royal Selangor. The shiny metal droid measures just under 5″ tall and has a removable dome so you can stash stuff inside. It’s ideal for tea, or storing tiny copies of the Death Star blueprints. If you’re looking for a less astronomically-priced droid, check out this fun R2-D2 French press.

Jasper Hill Farm Cheese Club

Jasper Hill Farm Cheese Club
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Oh yes, cheese please. Every month, Jasper Hill Farm curates some of its best cheeses in limited-quantity gourmet gift mailers for Cheese Club members. We got lucky and have been savoring June’s 8-piece collection featuring two wheels of Special Edition Harbison Mini, washed down with amazing Sandeman Ruby Port — the first collaboration of its kind.

Bauhaus Wooden Chess Set

Bauhaus Wooden Chess Set
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This chess set from Greek board game maker Manopoulos features a design inspired by the Bauhaus movement. It features smooth, minimalist pieces carved from wood, along with a wood-framed chessboard with a leatherette surface and a storage compartment for travel. It comes in four accent colors: turquoise, black, terracotta, and green. Measures 15.75″ x 15.75″.

Candycar VW Microbus Wooden Toys

Candycar VW Microbus Wooden Toys
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Candylab celebrates the classic VW Type 2 bus with these playful wooden toys. Officially licensed by Volkswagen, the 6.5″ long microbuses come in Ocean, Sunset, and Pink color schemes, each with a surfboard, a magnetic camper top, and a set of stickers to dress up your ride. There’s also a Type 1 mechanic’s truck, and 3.3″ micro microbuses in a 5-pack.

Giant Grill Gauge

Giant Grill Gauge
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Upgrade your backyard BBQ game with this high-end digital thermometer. It attaches to your grill or smoker and provides a precise and accurate temperature readout, transmitting that information to your phone over Wi-Fi. It comes in versions for side-mount and top-mount grilles. They’re also working on a wireless, rechargeable blower unit, due later this Summer.

Oasis Mini Sand Art Machine

Oasis Mini Sand Art Machine
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Grounded Labs’ tabletop kinetic sculpture uses a computer-controlled magnet to create drawings in sand. Its precision control circuitry allows it to create intricate patterns on demand using its smartphone app. The art-making machine measures 9″ across and has colorful RGB lighting along its edge. Enjoy this real-time demo as it draws an octopus.

Black Wave Crystal Whiskey Glass

Black Wave Crystal Whiskey Glass
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This exquisite, hand-cut crystal glass is the perfect gift for that special person with a love for fine spirits. The glass features an precise Japanese Kiriko design that contrasts its organic wave patterns. Made from lead-free crystal and packaged in a gift box, it holds up to 250 ml, or 8.4 oz. Check out HUMUs Glass Shop for more beautiful drinkware.

Desperate Oasis Tactical Card Game

Desperate Oasis Tactical Card Game
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In Weast Coast Games’ Desperate Oasis, two players compete to control vital desert sanctuaries by playing and grouping animal cards, unlocking special powers, and using palm trees to boost points. The game’s spatial rules bring matching animals together, allowing for unique strategies. After three rounds, the player with the most points dominates the desert.

SNACTIV PRO Night Mode Snack Grabbers

SNACTIV PRO Night Mode Snack Grabbers
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Upgrade your snacking game with SNACTIV’s Night Mode snack grabbers. Made from food-safe plastics, these ergonomic, flexible finger chopsticks deliver mess-free snacking with gaming-ready comfort. These ones glow in the dark for added fun. Say goodbye to greasy fingers and Cheetos dust when gaming, typing, and more. Embrace the future of snacking!

Swanky Badger Natural Soap

Swanky Badger Natural Soap
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Clean up your act and smell good doing it. Swanky Badger’s soaps are made using all-natural ingredients like shea butter and oatmeal in a sustainable palm oil base. The bars come in six invigorating fragrances, including Citrus IPA, Northern Pine, Fresh Eucalyptus, Coral Reef, Morning Brew, and Lumber Scrub. A six-bar gift set is also available.

Aeternus Aenigma Color-changing Puzzle

Aeternus Aenigma Color-changing Puzzle
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This 500-piece circular jigsaw puzzle from CMY Cubes levels up the challenge with its color-changing pieces. Using a lenticular layer over its rainbow-hued image, its colors shift depending on the angle it’s viewed from. The completed puzzle measures 23″ in diameter. Good luck solving this one quickly!

Paper. Paper. Paper. (Book)

Paper. Paper. Paper. (Book)
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This very special book by itemzero covers everything you ever wanted to know about paper. Written by design, print, and engineering experts, it explores everything from raw fibers to printing processes to the unique tactile nature of paper. Available in English or Portuguese, it makes a great addition to any designer’s book collection.

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