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Out of all the toothbrush sanitizers we've seen online, the one thing that we can say for about this one is that it's definitely the cutest. The Zapi (even the name's cute) UV toothbrush sanitizer kills up to 99.9% of germs like E. coli and staphylococcus. Things you really don't want on anything that's going anywhere near your mouth.

It just takes 7 minutes for Zapi to use its UV technology to refresh and sanitize your toothbrush. Most standard toothbrushes and electric toothbrush heads fit into Zapi, and this little gizmo even has a removable drip tray for easy cleaning.

"Fun for kids of all ages, the egg-shaped Zapi bobs and wobbles playfully on your bathroom counter and comes in two contemporary colors."

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

Changing to a greener way of living doesn't have to be inconvenient, difficult, or expensive. This gadget is a simple and easy way to go green and power your small devices like your cell phone, iPod, camera, or PDA.

This wind and solar powered charger requires one rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery, which comes included, and can charge most 5V devices. There's no additional software required.

"This hybrid, eco-friendly power station goes wherever you go and powers up your essential tools using clean, renewable energy."

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

Did you know that since 2004 Hello Kitty has had her own pet cat? The cat's name is Charmy Kitty and she looks a lot like Hello Kitty, but has features that are more cat-like.

This pink and white CD Boombox features the classic Hello Kitty logo and is perfect for any little girls room or would make a great addition to a Hello Kitty fan's collection.

* Front loading CD player with 20 track programmable memory
* CD-R/RW compatible
* Repeat one or all - skip, search forward/back
* Cassette recorder/player
* AM/FM stereo radio
* Multi-informational LCD display
* Full range, 3.5" dynamic speakers
* Stereo headphone jack
* AC/DC power operation

Check price and availability at Amazon.

So many of us wish we knew how to play the guitar, but we don't all have the time (or the courage) to go and take lessons. This guitar, however, will let you learn by yourself in the privacy of your own home. This acoustic guitar has 132 LEDs integrated into the fretboard that show you exactly where to position your fingers for over 3,000 chords.

Just plug the guitar into your computer (using the included software) and the LEDs are activated. You can learn chords, scales, and entire songs with this guitar. At 25 1/2 scale, the guitars neck and fret length are the same size as standard electric guitars, meaning that you can transition into full rock star status once you've learned the ropes.

"Made with a spruce top with mahogany back, sides, and neck, the guitar has a two-way truss rod to provide control over string action, allowing you to lower the strings closer to the frets for easier chording, or to raise the strings as your skills and technique improve."

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This space shuttle and globe set is the perfect gift for the space enthusiast you know. The shuttle (pictured above) and globe "float" in space and rotate in either direction.

The display bases of both generate a magnetic field that allows the pieces to float and rotate. Perfect for the office, or a a child's bedroom.

"Amaze your friends and co-workers with the scaled-down space shuttle whose "mission" is to hover over your desk."

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

No matter how old you are, you gotta admit that it would be pretty cool to have a birthday message sent to you via a blimp. This remote controlled blimp comes with seven different markers and twelve different stencils that you can use to write any message you want onto the blimp's side. It even comes with eight different songs and eight strobing light patterns that flash from fourteen LEDs on the blimp's "gondola" undercarriage.

Just fill the mylar balloon with helium (available at party stores or florists), attach the gondola with double-sided tape, and let the three propellers move it along in three dimensions.

"A four channel controller can operate the blimp up to 100'; the blimp operates for up to two hours on a 3-volt CR123 batt ery. The balloons self-sealing air valve can be inflated and deflated an indefinite number of times. Includes two balloons. Transmitter requires one 9-volt battery (included). Ages 8 and up. 36" L x 14" H x 24" W."

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

If you want to make your office or cubicle stand out from all the rest, put this Mini Water Cooler on a shelf or prominently on  your desk.

The cooler can hold up to 20 oz. of your favorite drink (work place appropriate only). Just fill up the bottle, turn it upside down, and press the button to dispense the drink into the included cup.

"Holds up to 20 oz. of your favorite beverage. Measures approx 14" tall."

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

With the Canon HG10 you can record up to 15 hours of high-definition video to the camera's 40 GB hard disk drive. The HG10's super portable size means you can take it with you anywhere, and its AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format means that all your favorite moments in true HD.

The camera has a 10x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD screen, and simulatneous still-photo capture. There's an HDMI terminal and even an advanced accessory shoe.

"Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HG10 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7-inch widescreen multi-angle vivid LCD. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features, the HG10 is the right choice in HDD camcorders."

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So many features in such a cute package! The Fujifilm Finepix Z20fd 10MP Digital Camera offers a 10-megapixel sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints, 3x optical zoom with Picture Stabilization, 2.5-inch LCD display, Face Detection for up to 10 faces, Blog Mode, and a new MPEG-4 movie recording mode.

Fujifilm's new Dual Blog Mode automatically resizes any still image or movie you've captured, letting you post pictures and videos to blogs, video-sharing websites like YouTube, or e-mail to friends in no time at all. The camera's "Stamp It" feature lets you add some fun to your pics by "stamping" a variety of fun designs to up to three detected faces in your shots.

"...the Z20fd also allows picture takers to Face It with Fujifilm’s innovative Face Detection Technology with Automatic Red Eye Removal for capturing the ultimate group shots and Beam It with Fujifilm’s IrSimple technology to share the image instantly with friends. A one-touch selectable mode that identifies up to 10 human faces in a scene, Face Detection Technology sets the correct focus for a chosen primary face and exposure for all detected faces automatically, regardless of where subjects are located within the frame. After the shot is taken, each detected face is instantly checked for red eye; if found, it is corrected automatically, saving the time consuming process of fixing it later. Fujifilm’s IrSimple technology allows for fast, easy wireless image transfer to any IrSimple-equipped device."

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Oh the joy of popping bubble wrap. It's so satisfying, like scratching a mosquito bite. Now you can get the joy on the go with this Electronic Bubble Wrap Keychain.

The 1.75" x 1.5" x 0.5" keychain has 8 rubbery little "bubble" buttons. When you push one, you hear a little pop. Just for fun, every 100th "pop" is a silly sound such as a boing, bark, and even a few rude noises.

"And since you can easily pop (pun intended) the keychain in your pocket, you'll always have bubble wrap when you need it most (you know, like when your boss starts talking)."

Check price and availability at ThinkGeek.

If you need a little entertainment at work, why not declare war on the cubicle next to you?

This rocket launcher connects to your PC or laptop and is compatible with Windows 2000, XP or Vista via a USB cable. Just install the software, and prepare to fight.

"Install the included software, plug in the Rocket Launcher, and with 360 degree horizontal rotation and 45 degree vertical rotation, the USB Rocket Launcher can fire over six meters, giving you coverage for over 113 square meters of your workspace."

Check price and availability at ThinkGeek.

This voice activated grocery list organizer is an easy-to-use electronic kitchen gadget that helps you easily create your grocery list. It uses voice recognition technology to record and add to your to-do-list anything you tell it. Once your list is complete, it will print out an organized list of up to 5000 items.

It's designed to magnetically attach to your fridge, or can also can be wall-mounted or kept on a counter top. Lists are printed by the organizer's built-in thermal printer, which never needs ink replacement.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

It seems to be harder and harder to get in those eight hours a night. A big part of the problem is often simply falling asleep. This sound machine makes a gentle whooshing noise that helps block out other annoying sounds, like traffic or noisy neighbors, so that you can fall asleep.

You can even run it during the day to mask distracting sounds that keep from getting other things done. You can adjust the machines tone and volume, and there's a rocker switch for soft and amplified settings.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

With almost 300 drink recipes encapsulated in this battery powered disk, you can become a pro at bartending while impressing family and friends.

Just twist the dial to the first letter of the drink you want to make and the Digital Beverage Guide will provide you with the ingredients needed, a step-by-step recipe, and even the type of glass the drink should be served in.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

Take a 13 hour DVD journey around our planet. No, you don't have to do it all at once. This 5 DVD, 11-part series is narrated by actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver. By watching these movies you'll get to follow the path of the sun, explore ice worlds, climb mountains, and swim in the oceans' depths.

This DVD set also comes with behind-the-scenes look at the equipment, technology and danger that went into the making of this incredible series and the Planet Earth Book with more than 400 stunning photographs of natural landscapes and their wildlife.

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

Get huge sound from a small device. The FX 300 Speaker System by Kensington is easy to connect to your MP3 player - it also comes with a docking connector. Use the FX 300 anywhere you're going to provide personal, portable stereo sound. It's perfect for home, office or on the road:

"Share your favorite tunes anywhere, anytime. FX 300 Speaker To Go is smartly designed into a lightweight, protective case with exterior volume control. Once your MP3 player is safely tucked in, music comes out. Turn it on. Turn it up."

Check price and availability at TheNerds.

Want to see more portable MP3 speakers? You might also want to check out the iMainGo, also from TheNerds:

"iMainGo goes wherever you go. No Need to plug it in or recharge. Its advanced design gives its four AAA batteries unprecedented life up to 30 hours. Don't be fooled by the size. Thanks to iMainGo's state-of-the-art electronics and speakers, you hear rich full sound you'd expect from systems many times its size. iMaingo is tough. Safely inside, your iPod is protected from bumps and other rough handling by iMainGo's sturdy construction."

Remember Etch A Sketch? The classic toy has been brought into the 21st Century with this version that plugs into your television. Just plug the controller into your TV and have fun with 4 activity modes: Cool Drawing Tools, Trace A Pic, Super Sketch, and Connecting The Dots.

Whatever is drawn with the controller will appear on the TV screen and then you just shake the controller to make the image disappear from the screen. Oh yeah, and you can even draw circles!

Check price and availability at The Lighter Side Co.

Just touch a button, and this little gizmo will make a copy of a DVD or CD in a little over six minutes without the need for a PC.

All you have to do is put the CD or DVD you want to copy in the top tray and a blank CD or DVD in the bottom tray, and the duplicator will do everything else. 

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

If you love Star Wars then you have to get this, and really, who wouldn’t want R2 in their home?

This motorized replica of R2-D2 responds to voice commands and can navigate rooms and hallways. R2 can obey more than 40 voice commands even plays games like tag! R2 stands 15" high and 7 1/2" wide.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This is a great idea. The SmartShopper is an easy-to-use electronic kitchen gadget that helps you easily create your grocery list. It uses voice recognition technology to record and add to your to-do-list anything you tell it. Once your list is complete, it will print out an organized list for you to take with you.

Now we just need a gadget to help you remember to print out the list and take it with you.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

This keyboard has 61 soft rubber keys that cover a five-octave range from C2 to C7 and are attached to a flexible neoprene pad. This means that the keyboard can roll into a and slipped into a pouch the size of a small handbag.

Up to 16 keys can be played at once, making it ideal for duets. The control panel has two stereo speakers, volume control, and a jack for connecting headphones or an amplifier. There is also a MIDI output allowing you to connect the keyboard to a PC.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This 5" tall USB Snowman is sure to bring some Christmas fun to your desk. Its built-in LED produces a series of multi-colored lights, and there is an /off switch so that you choose whether or not to listen to the 16 built-in Christmas songs.

Just plug it into a USB port and watch it go.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

In only seconds after you plug the USB Mini Fridge into your computer's USB port, the cold plate chills to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the perfect temperature to keep your beverage chilled. No more getting up and interrupting what you're doing to go to the vending machine at work, you can keep a nice cold drink right on your desk.

The USB Mini Fridge works on any device with a USB port, a PC, MAC, Xbox 360, Play Station, and even cable boxes. The little wonder measures 7.5" tall x 3.5" wide x 3.5" deep.

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Just plug this USB Mini Lava Lamp into your USB port and get a little desktop ambiance.

This little Lava Lamp is filled with clear "lava" and glitter flakes, but it also comes in clear, blue, pink, purple. It measures 5.8" tall x 1.7" wide.

Check price and availability at ThinkGeek.

Blast workplace boredom with the Desktop USB Missile Launcher. It uses pressurized air to shoot three foam projectiles up to 10'. No batteries required, just plug it into your PC via a USB cable. 

There is an included software CD that allows you to swivel the launcher 180 and tilt 45, and shoot missiles at unsuspecting targets at the touch of a button. It even comes with a target.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This fun and unique alarm clock that changes color every hour on the hour. It has  12 soft colors that give a subtle glow to your room and lift your mood.

The clock boasts a full-function alarm clock, one-touch control, and a flashing alarm.

Check price and availability at Discovery Channel Store.    

In the event of a burglary, the chances are that your extremely well thought out and chosen hiding places will be the first to be found and searched.

But you can outsmart burglars with this Can Safe Secret Storage Container. The can has been designed to look like a real can of Aquanet hairspray, and can be used to keep credit cards, bank statements, and important documents safe. The can is 9 1/2" tall and has a diameter of 2 3/4".

Check price and availability at Organize.com.

Everyone loves snow cones. since they're mainly ice, you can almost rationalize that they're healthy. (They are aren't they?) 

This Carnival Snow Cone Maker can shave mountains of snow for your favorite flavored snow cone. It can also supply ice for tons of other drinks and desserts. There's also a safety on/off switch. It measures 16.5" by 12.5" by 8.5", so there's room for it even in smaller kitchens.

Check price and availability at Chefs Corner.    

This Mexican Fiesta Cart keeps tortillas and burrito ingredients warm with its two warming compartments. There is also a removable 3-compartment condiment shelf, as well as 1 large and 4 small compartments so you can store your tortillas and all the items you’ll need to make great tacos and burritos.

The cart can warm taco meat, rice, beans, tortillas, and much more. It also comes with 3 serving spoons and a 46"power cord. Perfect for birthday parties or other special events.

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This battery-operated pump dispenses your favorite beverage at the touch of a button. The 54 fluid oz. insulated cooler is hidden in the side compartment of a golf bag, and quickly and easily disconnects for cleaning.

This neat gadget will keep your drinks hot or cold for up to 5 hours.

Check price and availability at Shopping warehouse.    

The translucent liquid in the Tide Machine replicates the motion of ocean waves, and even provides the natural sound of waves.

The rhythmic motion and gentle sounds are a wonderful way to reduce stress. Perfect for your office, bedroom, or anywhere in the house.

Check price and availability at Discovery Channel Store.

Emergency flares have a limited burn time, combustible chemicals, and have a fire risk. These battery-powered emergency beacons have 12 LEDs that last up to 10 years.

Each beacon has a magnetic base that can attach to your car or other metal surface. they can be seen from up to 3 miles. They require 2 AA batteries, and provide 6-10 hours of use in constant light mode or up to 20 hours in flash mode.

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Remember Tamagotchis? Well now you can have all that fun in cube form. Instead of a virtual pet, you can play and interact with your very own stick character or build your own stick world. Each stick person has its own activity and over 100 animations. Each character also has a job, and can visit and interact with each other when you connect the cubes.

Connect all four cubes and unlock an interaction routine. Each cube has motion sensors that let you shakes you cube to make your character fall down or even get sick. When not being played with, your character will enter "sleep" mode.

Check price and availability at Discovery Channel Store.

This nifty little mousepad is also an electronic drumpad. You can play eight different percussion sounds, including bass, snare, two rack toms, a floor tom, hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbals as easily as twiddling your thumbs.

There is also a demonstration mode that lets you accompany six pre-set patterns. Even better, you can record up to 30 of your own rhythms. It takes four AAA batteries.

Where to Buy: Hammacher Schlemmer

Say goodbye to the old piggy bank, and say hello to the Amazing Money Jar Bank. This sturdy plastic jar is non-breakable and has a LCD display that keeps a running tally of your savings.    

The jar recognizes the value of each U.S. currency coin, and adds the total as you drop your coins in.    

Where to Buy: Discovery Channel Store

If you like to entertain, or if you just like your drinks very, very cold, then try these shot glasses made entirely from ice. Just fill the silicone mold with water or juice, and once they're frozen you're on your way.

All your friends will think you are exceedingly clever; you don't even have to tell them you have a mold, just keep them guessing how you did it. The only problem we can see is cold or sticky hands, but still great as a novelty.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

Mansions, BMWs, yeah those things are good, but this Remote-Controlled Floating Serving Tray is luxury. The tray claims that  will not tip over in a pool or hot tub, and eliminates all of those anoying trips to the kitchen, because it keeps all your drinks and snacks right in the pool or hut tub with you.

The remote has a range of 25', and the tray can move  left, right, forward, and backward, and can even rotate 360 degrees if you decide that someone else's drink looks better than your's. The tray has five drink holders and the centre snack bowl holds 16 oz. of snacks. The tray is 9" H x 17" diameter and weighs 6 lbs.

Where to Buy: Hammacher Schlemmer

Totally in love with your video games? Give your thumbs a lot of exercise, but maybe a bit worried that couch potato syndrome might be creeping up and there's a beer gut with your name on it somewhere in the not-too-distant future?

(Okay, so maybe we're laying it on a bit thick. Maybe.)

It sounds like help might be on the way with BodyPad video game hardware. Gets you right in the game.

"Imagine becoming your favorite Wrestler, Boxer, or Martial Arts Champion. You can do this with BodyPad! Get into the game yourself. You can now be a part of many exciting games, including but not limited to the following: Tekken(TM), Dragon Ball Z(TM), Dead or Alive(TM), Mortal Kombat(TM), Virtua Fighter(TM), Soul Calibur(TM), Dance Dance Revolution(TM), Jungle Book(TM), Athens 2004(TM), or Track N Field(TM). You will experience your favorite video game in a totally different way, and you can actually get in shape or stay in shape while you are having fun!

BodyPad will turn your body into the Controller and you will take the gaming experience to realistic and accurate levels never thought of before! The game adjustment system allows your body to make moves while sticking with the realism of the game content movements."

The BodyPad is currently available in Europe, but will be coming soon to North America.

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Hot on the heels of the iDog, here's Sega's latest iPet: the Sega iFish.

This thing will "swim" across your desk or the floor, all the while playing "healing" music (there are apparently 50 different pieces of music". There's also "deep sea sound" and real fish movements.

Like the iDog, the iFish can be hooked up to a music player and boogie the night away.

Source: Brando (Via GearLive)