Didn’t make it to the malls earlier this month and still don’t want to battle all the stress of trying to go today or even tomorrow? Then why not stock up on some cool last minute gifts for friends and family members that are all under $50! Here’s some quirky last minute gadget gifts that you’ll want to even buy for yourself. Even though some won’t be able to ship until after Christmas, you can always print out a picture of the gift, wrap it and surprise them with the gift they’ll receive later next week. Or you can opt for the simple gift cards (a la Netflix and iTunes) that you can score at any grocery or drug store.

15. 6-Month Netflix Subscription – $47.94

Not sure what to get a movie lover? Why not a simple and easy Netflix Subscription that you can easily buy online!

14. iTunes Music Gift Card – $10-$50

Any music lover will appreciate a gift card for some much needed new tunes for their iPod/iPhone/iPad! Nothing beats getting them a gift card that’s usually sold in any grocery store or drug store, making it a great last minute gift idea!

13. Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife – $49.97

Everyone can benefit from getting Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife, even if they aren’t the outdoor type. Designed to offer a multitude of uses in any environment, the The Ultimate Knife is the pinnacle of Gerber’s Bear Grylls Survival Series.

12. u-Control Silver Bullet Mini RC Helicopters – $29.95

The Silver Bullet remote control mini helicopters are fun gifts for the friend who hasn’t exactly grown up yet. Thanks to the latest easy-flight technology, the mini RC helicopter can fly incredibly fast and fit into small spaces.

11. Stormtrooper Fold-Up Headphones – $29.99

These Stormtrooper Fold-Up Headphones are the perfect present for that Star Wars fanatic in your life. It has 40 mm thumping power drivers featuring a Stormtrooper helmet on the side of each headphone along with the Empire crest on the soft pliable headband.

10. UPEK Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager Fingerprint Reader – 39.46

The Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager combines portable Eikon To Go USB peripheral fingerprint reader with the same Protector Suite QL software currently shipping on millions of notebook PCs today. A small gift for a paranoid friend!

9. iPhone iFlash – $39.95

The iPhone iFlash provides extra light for photos and videos on your iPhone and works just like a regular flash bulb so that you can take excellent pictures! Small and compact, this is a great gift for that person always going iPhone picture taking happy.

8. iHome iPad/iPod/iPhone Speaker/LED Table Lamp/Night Light – $29.95

The iHome combination desk lamp/speaker system is a great two-for-one product that doubles as a lamp and speaker! A great gift for anyone who loves music and convenience.

7. Gadget Charger for the Car – $49.95

Give the gift of tech on the go with this convenient Gadget Charger for the Car! The clever design gadget features 2AC outlets for laptops, DVD players, phone chargers, camera chargers, etc., one USB power port and fits conveniently into your car’s cup holder.

6. Booq Boa Folio for iPad – $25.99

The Booqpad iPad 2 Case not only protects your precious tablet from harm, but also doubles as a notepad, making it an ideal gift for that busy professional who needs to jot down important ideas. Keeping a pen or stylus, business cards, cash or tickets close to your iPad and written notes has never been more convenient!

5. Back to Basics Egg N’ Muffin Toaster – $34.99

Forget about running to McDonald’s for breakfast when you have this Back to Basics Egg N’ Muffin Toaster in your kitchen. The all-in-one appliance simultaneously poaches eggs and toasts muffins or bagels to perfection.

4. Portable Micro Cool Mini Refrigerator – $46.49

The Portable Micro Cool Mini Refrigerator is perfect for compact spaces and will make a great gift for an office buddy. Thanks to its compact size, the mini fridge is portable and ideal for travel.

3. Ice Bottle Chiller Mold – $29.95

The Ice Bottle Chiller Mold is perfect for that wine connoisseur! Instead of chilling wine in an ice bucket, create a work of art made entirely of ice. Just pour water into the double-walled mold, and freeze for 24 hours. Unmold the resulting hollow column of ice, and place in its stainless steel stand.

2. Dual Fuel Old Fashioned Gas Pump Liquor Dispenser – $39.95

Inspired by the full-service days at the gas pump, this liquor dispenser is the perfect pumped-up way to enjoy your perfect octane of choice. It features dual chambers that hold nearly a half-gallon each, a silver toned ABS body, and two gas hoses.

1. Wyndham HouseTM 80oz Cooling Beverage Dispenser – $27.92

The best solution for warm beers and too many trips to the fridge is the Wyndham HouseTM 80oz Cooling Beverage Dispenser! Not only will it make the best gift for a special bud, but you’ll probably want to get one for yourself, too! This brilliant beer dispenser keeps 80oz of your favorite brew or drink at a finger’s reach and will keep it ice cold.

With Christmas three days away you still have time to grab the latest and greatest LEGO sets for that special collector in your life. Some of these are listed as hard-to-find, but with a bit of hunting down on Amazon or eBay and coupled with overnight shipping, having a few of these hot list sets under the Christmas tree will send LEGO fanatics over the moon!

20. LEGO Winter Village Post Office 10222

LEGO collectors will rejoice getting the Winter Village Post Office as a gift this holiday season! And with 822 pieces, it’ll be built and ready to display by next Christmas.

19. LEGO Winter Toy Shop 10199

Celebrate the holidays with this hard-to-find Winter Toy Shop set that features 815 pieces and will definitely be a collector’s item.

18. LEGO Village Bakery 10216

Another hard-to-find set is LEGO’s Village Bakery set that has 687 pieces and will bright up any collector’s Christmas day!

17. LEGO Pet Shop 10218

Complete a collector’s LEGO city with the hard-to-find, highly detailed Pet Shop what has 2,032 pieces and will make a fabulous gift for that LEGO fanatic in your life.

16. LEGO Grand Emporium 10211

As part of LEGO’s Modular Buildings series, collectors will light up to find the Grand Emporium under their tree Christmas day! With 2,182 pieces, this set features a very detailed three-story department store with lots of special building techniques and rare pieces.

15. LEGO Fire Brigade 10197

Complete a LEGO lover’s collection with this Fire Brigade set that is a must for any LEGO collection. It has 2,231 pieces and is on LEGO’s hard-to-find list!

14. LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van 10220

As an ultimate LEGO gift, this Volkswagen T1 Camper Van with 1,332 pieces will make for a Christmas treat for that collector in your life.

13. LEGO Tower Bridge 10214

Make Christmas even better with this Tower Bridge under the tree! With 4,287 pieces, the set is modeled after the famous Tower Bridge of London, England and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, making it a great set for a collection.

12. LEGO Shuttle Expedition 10231

Blast off into space by giving the Shuttle Expedition as a gift this Christmas. With 1,230 pieces, the set stands 17.5” tall and 10” from wing tip to wing tip. With realistic and detailed features, this set will make any collector’s Christmas!

11. LEGO Technic Bucket Truck 8071

The Bucket Truck that’s part of LEGO’s Technic series will definitely be on a collector’s Christmas wish list! It features 593 pieces, doors that open and close, and more!

10. LEGO Ninjago Skull Truck 2506

LEGO’s Ninjago series has become quite popular and the Skull Truck is one of the 10 must have LEGO sets for the holidays! Any collector will want to add this to their Ninjago LEGO arsenal.

9. LEGO City Space Center 3368

For a collector building the ultimate LEGO City receiving the new Space Center set will make their Christmas! With only 494 pieces, this set comes with four minifigures and features rocket, control center, launch platform, satellite, countdown clock, vehicle, spacesuit, fuel tank and tool station, which all combines for an amazing gift!

8. LEGO Master Builder Academy: Kit 1 Space Designer 20200

Practice makes perfect and for any LEGO builder, perfecting their building skills is a must, which is why they’d appreciate the Master Builder Academy: Kit 1 Space Designer as a Christmas present. This kit will help boost their galactic building skills and help them improve their mastery of LEGOs.

7. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Black Pearl 4184

Everybody loved Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies and builders will love getting The Black Pearl set under the tree! With 804 pieces, the set includes six minifigures (including ack Sparrow with compass, Will Turner, Joshamee Gibbs, Davy Jones, Maccus and Bootstrap Bill with assorted weapons) and hours of building fun.

6. LEGO Alien Conquest Earth Defense HQ 7066

Help that special collector in you life fight against intergalactic beings with this cool Alien Conquest Earth Defense HQ set! It has 879 pieces and includes six minifigures with accessories (alien trooper, alien pirate, pilot, 2 alien defense unit soldiers and toxic cleanup scientist – plus alien clinger), as well as four 4 vehicles (mini UFO, interceptor shuttle, mini rescue vehicle and Mobile Launch Station with detachable lab trailer).

5. LEGO Architecture Robie House 21010

Any ultimate LEGO builder will love unwrapping the Robie House set that’s a replica of the Frederick C. Robie House, located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. With 2,276 pieces, this set will be a great piece for their LEGO Architecture collection.

4. LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 8547

LEGO lovers will want to start building their Mindstorms NXT 2.0 robot set as soon as they unwrap it Christmas morning! EGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 combines the unlimited versatility of the LEGO building system with an intelligent microcomputer brick and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software, allowing builders to create one cool ass robot!

3. LEGO Star Wars Republic Frigate 7964

Straight from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the iconic Republic Frigate has 1,022 pieces and is a great addition for any collection! features a detachable escape pod, opening cockpit, rotating turbo-laser cannons, proton torpedo launcher, retractable undercarriage and includes Yoda, Eeth Koth, Quinlan Vos, Clone Commander Wolffe and Wolfpack clone trooper minifigures.

2. LEGO Star Wars Millennium Flacon 7965

Any Star Wars fan or LEGO lover will be excited to unwrap the Millennium Flacon set that features 1,254 pieces and is a vital piece for any collection! It includes six minifigures: Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vader with assorted weapons.

1. LEGO Star Wars Death Star 10188

As an ultimate piece for any collection, the Death Star set will be an ultimate Christmas gift for any LEGO collector. It boasts 3,803 pieces and comes with numerous minifigurers, including Includes 24 minifigures and droids, plus all-new Dianoga trash compactor monster! It also comes with six new and exclusive minifigures and droids only found in this set: Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper outfit), Han Solo (Stormtrooper outfit), Assassin Droid, Interrogation Droid, Death Star Droid and 2 Death Star Troopers, and features Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin™, Emperor Palpatine, 2 Stormtroopers, 2 Emperor’s Royal Guards, R2-Q5, and mouse droid.

Have a case of the Mondays? Fret no more and have a laugh or two with these hilarious NSFW Autocorrect posts! It seems that Autocorrect and co-workers/bosses don’t seem to mix well…but they do make for some funny texts.

30. Early Morning Arousal

29. Fired

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26. iPhone Perv

25. Where is the Staple Remover?

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20. Wrong Pill

19. Office smell

18. Research Case

17. Co-worker Fight

16. Bad Case of the Mondays

15. Pick Up Shift

14. Awkward Call

13. Office Humming

12. Fridays Suck

11. Conference Call

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1. Throw in the Towel

Ever since the 1970s when NERF balls became all the rage after they were touted as being the “world’s first official indoor ball,” kids have been torturing each other (as well as adults) with the little foam balls. But it wasn’t until NERF guns emerged that the fun really started in the ’80s! The bright children’s toy has come along way from merely being a toy and has evolved into a pretty realistic weapon despite only shooting darts, discs and balls. Used for “play” battles, even though they’re made from plastic and the like, NERF guns can really jack someone up, allowing you to image what it would be like if you were Rambo or The Terminator. Gear up for battle with one (or all) of these top NERF guns!

10. NERF N-Strike Barrel Break IX-2

It may be considered a pretty standard NERF gun in terms of function, but its performance is what makes it noteworthy. Modeled after a sawed off tactical shotgun, it’s a double barrel shotgun that can easily be managed by either a single-or dual-hand operation. The barrel break action lets you pop the gun open and drop two darts in quick, so with the eight-dart rack on top of the gun, you can fire with one hand and reload with the other (with practice, of course).

9. NERF N-Strike Longshot CS-5

Thanks to its larger size, the Longshot is great for adults looking to have a little fun with NERF guns. It’s big and bad, which makes it why it’s so great! It comes with two 6-round clips, an attachable NERF pistol, a site, bipod and stock, so it’s a great buy that can cause some serious damage (and as much fun).

8. NERF Dart Quick 16

Aptly named for its magazine capacity that holds 16 refillable darts, when paired with an ammo bag, this Quick 16 can be deadly and just as highly effective as larger weapons of assault. It can fire up to 35 feet and is lightweight, making it great when you have to travel long distances during battle.

7. NERF Swarmfire

Its six C batteries sure provides just enough juice to fire 20 darts in rapid succession, the gun’s rotating barrel lets you deliver rapid blasting action and the removable stock lets you take your blasting action on the go.

6. NERF N-Strike Alpha Trooper CS-18

The yellow and orange blaster features a lightweight 8-dart drum magazine to make sure that anyone who has this equipped has plenty of ammo at all times. As a sleek lightweight gun, it won’t jam and features ad awesome range of over thirty feet!

5. NERF N-Strike Recon CS-6

The customizable tool of destruction that is known as the NERF N-Strike Recon CS-6 can easily be broken down to a pistol, close quarters rifle with light-dot sighting, or the ultimate sniper tool complete with a flip up site and tactical stock so this is definitely a NERF gun of choice for many! The stock can store an extra clip of ammo (6 rounds in a clip) and it has multiple sites like one light-dot and one for longer ranges. You won’t want your NERF gun collection to be without one!

4. NERF Vortex Praxis

One of the best weapons of defense (or mass destruction) in NERF wars is the Vortex Praxis Blaster that shoos little (but powerful) green discs instead of darts or mini darts. Since it comes with a separate magazine, it’s easy to reload and you can decide if you want to use it as a two-handed weapon for accuracy or as a one-handed one for speed since the shoulder stock comes off. With discs that fly further than darts, you’ll be able to destroy your enemies from 40 feet away!

3. NERF N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35

With looks like a tommy gun, the NERF N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 is no joke. The all-mechanical (no batteries) operation comes with a 35 round clip, collapsible stock and two modes of fire. By holding the trigger and pumping, players can instantly transition between “single” fire and “slam” fire mode, unleashing a rapid stream of 35 darts.

2. NERF N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25

As the largest full auto NERF gun Hasbro has released, the Vulcan is a highly sought after weapon for NERF fans everywhere! It can fire at a rate of three NERF darts per second and is the support weapon of choice given its belt fed. It also comes with a removable tripod for when you have Rambo-like moments and a single shot mode for when you need to make sure you hit your target.

1. NERF Stampede ECS-50

Providing a true battle experience, the NERF Stampede ECS-50is a fully automatic rifle, so you no longer have to stop to load your ammo and cock the gun to fire. All you do is Simply insert the clip, pull the trigger, and the gun blasts out an amazing three darts per second. The package includes three extended 18-dart clips and one 6-dart clip, so you have plenty of darts on hand and a quick and easy way to reload them. Oh, and did we mention it was voted “Boy Toy of the Year” at the 2011 11th annual Toy Of The Year awards?

Thanksgiving might be today, but many of you are probably thinking way ahead to your Black Friday list and what stores you’ll be heading out to. Despite being a day to enjoy time with family and all the amazing food that comes with the highly appreciated holiday (and its four-day weekend for many), it’s also a time to start your holiday shopping and score everything on your Christmas gift list at discounted prices. But believe us, Black Friday is more than a day of shopping…it’s a day of strategizing, maneuvering and conquering and isn’t for the faint of heart. You have to be ruthless out there to make sure you get EXACTLY what you want. To help navigate this huge shopping day, we’ve provided some great spots that have the best deals. Some are (thankfully) online, while other will have you heading to the stores bright and early. Good Luck!

10. Logitech

Been eyeing a certain Logitech product lately? Well if you have, here’s your chance to buy it at a discount since they’re having a huge Black Friday sale! You can save up to 50% off on products like Logitech’s Mini Boombox, their diNovo Edge, a Wireless Headset and so much more! Jump on their site as soon as you wake up on Friday to score the great deals.

9. Costco

Known for their discounted bulk items, Costco is jumping on the Black Friday deals scene with their sale. Expect great deals on a variety of items that run the gambit from toys to tech, kitchen appliances and so much more!

8. Dell

For those in the market for a new laptop, Dell.com will is the perfect site to visit! With laptops starting at $299.99, you can never go wrong. The great thing is that you don’t have to wait in some stupid line and can ship from home. And with deals on desktops, TVs, digital cameras and printers, we think it’s a damn good deal!

7. Apple

Yes, Apple will participating in Black Friday madness, but don’t go thinking you’re going to score a laptop for, like, $700 or an iPad for $50 because you’re not. If interested, click on Apple.com Friday to get deals on various Apple products. Expect to see savings between $21-$41 on iPods, $41-$61 on iPad (depending on storage capacity) and $101 on Macs. Nothing too crazy, but hey, you’re still saving money and that’s what counts!

6. TigerDirect

Too lazy to get out on Friday? No problem since TigerDirect.com will have all the savings on some cool tech like TVs, laptops, digital cameras and more all online. A Sony Vio Corei i5 Llaptop will go for $599.99, 32-inch Hisense LCD HDTV will sell for $199.99 and an Epson Stylus NX430 all-in-one printer is half the price going for $59.99. You have to check the sight to see it all, and we’re pretty sure you’ll going to like what you see.

5. Newegg

Forget about all the mall madness and click on Newegg.com for all your tech needs. With special deals on Blue-ray players, cell phones and accessories, computer cases, and more, you seriously can’t go wrong. They have desktop computers as low as $289.99, an Olympus Stylus digital camera for $49.99, digital frames for as low as $29.99 and a ton more. These are just some examples of how cheap some of your most coveted gadgets will be.

4. Toys R Us

Pick up something for the kids (and some games, videos and more for yourself) at Toys R Us on Black Friday. You’ll be able to score on all the toys your kids have been nagging you for and then some. They have DVDs for as low as 9.99, popular video games for as low as $24.99 and a wide selection of toys and the like for prices that can’t be beat!

3. Target

If you’re a tough, rough and can handle the craziness of Black Friday, then venture to target to snag great tech that you’ve probably been wanting all year! They have a Nikon L105 12.1 MP digital camera for only $99, Memorex Pure Play iPod Dock for $29.99 and an extreme video rocker that’s normally $60 for only $32! Target is definitely a great place to get all your holiday shopping out of the way…but only if you’re brave enough!

2. Walmart

Walmart usually already has lower prices on the regular, but for Black Friday, expect nothing but jaw-dropping deals. They have a 65-inch for $998 (reg. $15,500), a Compaq laptop for $100 (reg. $198), a limited Edition blue Wii Console for $99.96 and an Xbox 360 4 GB Console with Kinect for $199.96 (a $299. Value). Not sure what’s up with their 0.96 cent thing, but hey, it’s cheaper than everybody’s 0.99 cents addition!

1. Best Buy

It seems that everybody is trying to score that Sharp 42-inch LCD TV at Best Buy that’s going for under $200 this Black Friday and are already camping out. But Best buy has more amazing deals like a digital photo frame that normally costs $60 for only $24.99, Sony’s Cyber-Shot DSCW570 that’s normally $159.99 for only $99, a Gateway Notebook for $149 that’s usually $300 and for those looking for a bigger TV, a 60-inch LCD HD TV from Sharp for only $799.99 that is normally $1,099.99.

With Thanksgiving this Thursday, those sweatin’ and working’ in the kitchen, cooking the day’s big meal might need some extra hands while creating the family feast…and by that, we mean some extra help thanks to some high-tech gadgets made especially for the kitchen. While they might not totally cut your cooking time in half, but adding a few of these just might add a couple of extra minutes for you to put the finishing touches on your Black Friday list!

ThermoWorks Thermapen 

As the professional  the choice of professional chefs everywhere for its quick read time and tis long, probe that makes it easy to get a temperature reading deep inside your turkey, the ThermoWorks Thermapen will make cooking that turkey much easier.

14. Nut Chopper

Operated by a simple hand crank, this Nut Chopper quickly chops hard and soft nuts into small pieces, making it ideal for salads, pies and just about anything that makes  your tastebuds go nuts!  Simply fill the upper compartment, select the grind and turn the crank…it’s that easy to use.

13. Sensor FreshQ

Before you prep the turkey or ham, make sure it’s fresh (and safe to gobble down) with the SensorFreshQ that will tell if it’s it undercooked, bad and just straight out not consumable.

12. Handpresso Hand-Pump Portable Espresso Machine

With the Handpresso Hand-Pump Portable Espresso Machine, you can easily make a quick cup of espresso to enjoy with your pumpkin pie and then take it with you to all the family feasts you’re required to attend, too!

11. Touchless Infrared Thermometer

When it’s time to check if the turkey is just right, don’t worry about burning your fingers with the Touchless Infrared Thermometer that shows you the temperature (instantly and accurately) at the touch of a button without having to stick your finger anywhere near the bird.

10. Motorized Ice Cream Cone

Not all enjoy eating pie for Thanksgiving dessert and for those who prefer ice cream comes the Motorized Ice Cream Cone that spins itself so that you don’t have to strain…lazy, but pretty damn inventive.

9. Rapala Deluxe Cordless Fillet Knife

When it’s time to cut the bird, do it seamlessly with a fillet knife so you don’t risk the chance of cutting off one of your own fingers!

8. Breville Pie Maker

Save time baking your Thanksgiving apple, pumpkin and cherry pies with Breville’s Pie Maker that allows you to bake four individual-sized pies at one time. It’s simple to operate and you can make various pies in one setting!

7. All-Clad’s Deluxe Slow Cooker

All-Clad’s top-of-the-line cooker features a nonstick cast-aluminum insert that you can use on the stovetop to brown ingredients before transferring it to the base for slow cooking, which will be very useful come Thanksgiving Day when you have all those dishes to make.

6. Masterbuilt Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer

Try a new recipe and deep fry that bird with the Masterbuilt Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer

5. Oregon Scientific Wireless Talking Thermometer

The touchless thermometer might be great for some, but for those who still want a know how hot the bird really is, the Oregon Scientific Wireless Talking Thermometer not only takes the temp, but also provides some company in the kitchen as it talks to you.

4. Kalorik Dual-Zone Wine Cooler

The Kalorik Dual-Zone Wine Cooler with wireless wine-temperature sensors keep all your vino chilled to a crisp and since it fits two, that’s double your favorite red on Turkey Day.

3. Demy Kitchen Safe Recipe Reader

Store all those family recipes on the Demy, which is an e-Reader made especially for recipes and is kitchen-safe and very easy to use.

2. SmartShopper Voice-Recognition Grocery-List Organizer

Don’t forget anything on your Thanksgiving Day grocery list with this useful gadget that will definitely come in handy even after all the holidays are over. The voice recognition grocery list maker will help aide in your Turkey Day feast so that you’re not running to the store for any last minute items you forgot about before.

1. Kenwood Cooking Chef

This two-in-one Kenwood Cooking Chef  can stir and cook at the same time! It features three speeds and can reach temperatures between 68-248 degrees Fahrenheit.

The holidays are around the corner and it’s time to start thinking gifts. For those who love the Force and have a huge collection of Star Wars-related things, here are some cool Star Wars gifts that are suitable for any collector and, of course, any little ones that can’t get enough of the Force, even  if it’s just for until they become teens!

25. LEGO Star Wars Republic Frigate Transport

The iconic LEGO Star Wars Republic Frigate features such cool MiniFigures like Yoda, Eeth Koth, Quinlan Vos, Clone Commander Wolffe and Wolfpack clone trooper.

24. LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV – Anniversary Edition

Celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with this all-new version of the very first starship seen on screen in the films, which will probably be a pivotal piece for any Star Wars fanatic.

23. LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Straight from the Death Star escape scene of Episode IV: A New Hope, the all-new LEGO Millennium Falcon features stunning details, like hull plates that open to reveal a detailed interior, twin flick missiles, rotating quad laser cannons and detachable cockpit cover.

22. Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber

Time to arm yourself with one of the most beloved weapons of all time: the Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber that comes in a variety of lights to signify the user, so you can pick if you want to be Luke Skywalker, Yoda or even the nasty Darth Vader.  Sadly they cost over $115!

 21. LEGO Death Star

This set contains a whopping 3,802 pieces and is any collector’s dream piece if they want a complete collection.

20. Thermos Star Wars Helmet Novelty Soft Lunch Kit with Sound Chip

Send off your kids (or yourself) with a delicious lunch packed in a lunch kit that’s shaped like Darth Vader. But this isn’t just any lunch kit since it includes a sound chip that allows you to hear that eerie Darth Vader voice at the sound of a button.

19. LEGO Star Wars Limited Edition Hoth Echo Base

LEGO Star Wars are always popular gifts for Star Wars fans of any age and this limited edition set will definitely brighten any body’s day when they unwrap it this holiday season!

18. Star Wars: Mighty Beanz Mighty 4 Beanz Pack

The Mighty Beanz Mighty 4 Beanz Pack provides hours of fun and collectors a bit of Star Wars memorabilia to add to their collection. Loyal fans will want to collect all 60 of the special Star Wars Mighty Beanz characters and discover the power of the force.

17. Star Wars Science Jedi Telescope

The 3-in-1 Telescope Star Wars Science Jedi Telescope talks and is built with 10 Star Wars images inside, while still being able to be used as a functional telescope.

16. Star Wars Exclusive Mighty Beanz & Darth Vader Light Saber Flip Track Bundle

While a real one might be light years away, you can still practice yours kilss and dexterity with the Mighty Beanz Flip Track Lightsaber and become attuned with the Force.

15. Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Set

You’ll be able to re-enact the most memorable and amazing Star Wars battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Fader in a high-speed chase through the Death Star trench in your own hands thanks to the Death Star Trench Run Set! The set includes the key figures and vehicles from the incredible moment when Skywalker uses the Force to destroy the massive Death Star.

14. LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar

Get ready for this year’s holiday season with the festive LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar. It has 24 unique gifts, including iconic MiniFigures, vehicles and accessories from the Star Wars universe and more, so that each day you’ll have a Star Wars surprise leading up the Big Day. You even get a Yoda in a Santa outfit, so how can you bit that!

13. Lego Star Wars Anakin’s & Sebulba’s Podracers 7962

The 2011 Release of the Lego Star Wars Anakin’s & Sebulba’s Podracers 7962 will be a great addition to any LEGO Star Wars fan and collector.

12. Star Wars Republic Action Figure Set: The Force Unleashed

This makes a great gift for collectors (and even kids, too)!

11. Hasbro Star Wars SDCC 2011 San Diego ComicCon Exclusive Box Set Republic Commando Boss, Sev, Fixer, Scorch Geonosian

Originally only available at the 2011 San Diego ComicCon, it can be your now, too, for the right price!

10. Star Wars 2011 Exclusive Action Figure 4Pack Battle Over Endor #1 Lt. Oxixo, Sila Kott, Lt. Ekelarc Yong R5P9

The Star Wars Legacy Collection is a Toys ’R Us exclusive, which means an amazing addition to your collection.

9. Star Wars 2011 Vintage Collection Action Figure #50 Bespin Han Solo Episode V

Vintage means classic and who wouldn’t love to add a Vintage Han Solo figure to their collection, especially since it looks just like Harrison Ford did in Episode V!

8. Star Wars Clone Wars 2011 Exclusive Vehicle Action Figure Pack Separtist Speeder with Geonosian Warrior

For fans of the new Clone Wars saga to the series comes this 2011 Exclusive Vehicle Action Figure Pack Separtist Speeder with Geonosian Warrior that will be a vital piece to any Clone Wars collection.

7. LEGO Star Wars: The Battle of Endor – Exclusive Anniversary Edition (8038)

This complete battle scene features an opening and exploding bunker with sliding blast doors. The set includes Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2, 3 Ewok, 2 Scout Trooper, Death Star Trooper, and 2 Rebel Commando minifigures, AT-ST scout walker with walking action, firing catapult, Ewok glider and 2 speeder bikes, which all makes for a great collector’s piece.

6. Star Wars Electronic Helmet – Darth Vader

Become the dark force when you add this over your head and to your collection!

5. Star Wars Science Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab

Star Wars Science Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab will aide in your Jedi training since it allows yout build your own Lightsaber. Cool for true fans and kids! Perfect for play or display, the Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab is the true test for aspiring Jedi Knights.

4. Star Wars Science Death Star Planetarium

Project the Star Wars galaxy on your walls and ceilings and then project Earth’s night sky (or your Star Wars collector’s room) with this cool Death Star Planetarium.

3. Alarm Clock Radio – Star Wars Clone Wars

Start your day with the Clone Wars Alarm Clock featuring a defender from the Clone Wars saga that features the time, date, radio station and alarm mode information for easy use. When the alarm goes off hear sounds from Captain Rex and watch as the Clone Wars logo and base light up.

2. Star Wars The Clone Wars Electronic Blaster – Stormtrooper Blaster

Take on your toughest intergalactic opponents with this Star Wars The Clone Wars Stormtrooper Blaster, which features a targeting light and blasts sounds!

1. Star Wars Darth Vader CD Boombox

On the Star Wars Darth Vader CD Boombox, the imposing eyes of the dark lord light up in response to your favorite tunes. The ultimate listing experience for the true Star Wars fan.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (Honorable Mention)

Don’t know how we forgot to add this to the list originally, but here it is.  Earlier this year Lucas finally released the complete Star Wars series on Blu-ray. Sure, the amended scenes all but ruined our childhood, but we’ll gladly accept that caveat for HD goodness.  Amazon has it for $89.99.

We’ve definitely had a wide range of products get sales hit in the past week. From video cameras to HDTVs at record breaking low prices and even smartphones and tablets. Here’s we’ve compiled a list of the best ones that are still around to take advantage of:

10. Panasonic HDC-TM41H Camcorder – $200

Beach Camera offered this sale on eBay and regardless of the nice price docking here it’s still around. This portable camcorder from Panasonic has everything you need for taking videos everywhere and of course comes in at 1080p. It has 16GBs of internal memory to take advantage of along with slots for SD cards which allow for much more. It even boasts an impressive 135 minute recording battery life to boot.

9. Yamaha RX-V471 5.1-Channel Receiver with Free Apple TV – $330

Now this is certainly an impressive one. Not only do we get a sweet discount deal on this powerful 5.1-Channel receiver system but it even comes with a free Apple TV (Which is a $98 value by itself!) This receiver has full support for the latest technologies like 3D and ARC while also presenting us with 4 HDMI inputs, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD encoders and an included iPod dock for pumping your music through your system.

8. Dell Ultrasharp U2412M 24-Inch Monitor – $320

Now this may seem like a high price from Dell, but this is no ordinary monitor. First off an $80 Coupon (XD5W7S1JRP52C8) bring this Dell LED Display down to this price. The monitor itself features IPS technology bringing out truly realistic and stunning visuals along with an incredible viewing angle which makes it easy to look at from anywhere in the room. And you also get a wonderful 16:10 resolution of 1920 by 1200 which gives you more than enough room for multitasking to be very easy, both vertically and horizontally.

7. Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS 12MP Digital Cameras – $130

Crutchfield’s coupon savings still apply on this super portable Canon Digital Camera. Using code: 3A825 will save you $20 off an already low price mark. This camera can take large 12-Megapixel shots with ease and also contains a 4x Optical zoom while each and every image is graced by its DIGIC 4 image processor which brings out the best of quality. It also has a 3.0-Inch touch display and is capable of taking full 1080p High Definition videos.

6. Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch 16GB Tablet – $299

Yes you heard right, this powerful and brand new Blackberry Playbook tablet has had its price reduced even more, and even now you’re able to take advantage of it. This tablet comes with a colorful HD 7-Inch display and utilizes the BlackBerry OS which allows for some great multitasking and Internet browsing freedom. It’s powered by a 1Ghz Dual Core CPU and has 1GB of RAM, which sounds more like PC specs than a tablet. This one also comes with 16GBs of Internal memory which can be expanded with SD cards.

5. Apple MC526LL/A iPod Nano 16GB (Current Gen) – $150

The price hit has come down for these super sleek and powerful iPod Nanos. You can grab any color you like at this new low price from Amazon. The newest Nano features a size similar to a shuffle, but includes a multi-touch display for controlling your music cravings. 16GBs of internal storage come from this model for plenty of music listening on the go and when gesture based controls are combined with its display its never been easier to listen to exactly what you want to hear.

4. Apple Macbook Air MC968LL/A 11.6-Inch – $950

Believe it or not you can still catch this super low price for the popular and super thin Macbook Air. This model comes complete with a super compact 11.6-Inch screen and comes powered by a speedy Intel core i5 processor and 2GBs of RAM. It also contains a 64GB solid state drive which gives it even more speed and impressing performance and includes support for Bluetooth 4.0, integrated HD Facetime webcam and a brand new Thunderbolt port.

3. Curtis LCD4686A 46-Inch LCD TV – $445

And here it is, if you’ve wanted to get your hands on a large TV for any room now’s your chance to make some awesome savings! This large 46-Inch Curtis TV has a full 1080p High Definition resolution and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio for deep colors. It also includes a wide variety of inputs which make it home theater friendly and these include HDMI, VGA, HD Component and several analog composites to fit all of your needs with ease.

2. Vlingo Voice Assistant for iPhone – FREE

We’re sure you’ve heard the saying If it’s free its for me, and iTunes has surely delivered on that by offering the powerful and flexible Vlingo Voice app for just that. This app allows you to speak your commands to your iPhone, which it will follow to a T and make life much easier on the go. You can tell it to do things such as texting your friend Mike, or updating your Facebook status or even ask it to locate a place of interest for you and a map will display. Eitherway it’s definitely worth checking out as it will cost you nothing!

1. HTC Droid Incredible 2 for Verizon Wireless – $0.01

Speaking of free, why not check out this new and improved Droid Incredible 2 for a price that may as well be free. With a contract deal you can experience the latest smartphone technology packed into this little phone. With a large 4.0-Inch HD display it graces you with the latest Android has to offer as well as SRS WOW HD sound to complete the experience. It includes an 8MP cameras as well and plenty of connectivity from Bluetooth to GPS and WiFI so you’re never left behind.

It’s the last day of September and it’s Friday! Time to get ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s…the holiday season is now upon us! Don’t get stressed out thinking about all the holiday stuff you need to get ready for and enjoy the weekly Top Tech Videos and Gadgets for the week!

8. TAG Heuer Mikrotimer Watch Has Insane Rotations Per Hour

Not only is this watch comparable to a piece of art, but the Mikrometer can also measure up to 1/1000s of a second, which is pretty insane for timepiece. But it probably keeps time just like any other watch and is only worth buying if you have the funds to back up its insane price tag.

7. Pinzon Santoku Knives and Bamboo Cutting Board Set

For all those who love being in the kitchen comes the Pinzon Santoku Knives and Bamboo Cutting Board Set, which is a cutting board that has a compartment for the knives. The knives are also crafted from high-carbon, stainless-steel and feature a minimal curve and indentations to create air pockets to prevent food from sticking to the blade. Claimed to be very durable, the set is supposed to last quite a while!

6. Disney Cars 2 Appmates for iPad

Appmates has taken the iPad and made it into a toy for children. Toy car characters from the movie can then be driven across the screen, while the app responds accordingly to the movements. Essentially, the iPad has now become virtual play mat for toys. The app is free, but the toy cars will cost you.

5. Zero Sleep Mobile

Get some good ZZZzs on your smartphone. As the portable version of their sleep tracking hardware, the Zero Sleep Mobile connects to your iOS or Android device via Bluetooth and relays sleep data as you snooze. The free apps will track your sleep over time and then provide you with a “sleep score” so you can later improve your sleep.

4. Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank

If you’re going to spy on anyone, why not do it with The Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank that can be controlled from an iOS device. Using a direct WiFi connection and an accompanying app, you can view the onboard video camera, snap pics and move it from room to room. It’s even equipped a night vision so you can catch your gal if she’s out creeping on you!

3. Amazon Kindle Fire Announced

Amazon is ready to give the iPad a run for its money with its Kindle Fire tablet. At its core is a 7-inch touchscreen that boasts the same IPS tech as iPad and features a 1024×600 resolution at 169 ppi with 16 million colors. It also has a dual-core processor and measures 7.5″ x 4.7″ x 0.45″ and weighs just 14.6oz. For only $199, order yours now!

2. Laser Pointer Gets Arrested

How many times have you been told not to be pointing lasers? Well, next time you better listen because this guy did it and got ARRESTED! He got in big trouble because it was directed at a helicopter.

1. Big Daddy NERF Gun

Every guy is going to want to put this on their Christmas list! The Big Daddy NERF Gun combines a Nerf Barricade blaster with wood pieces from a 75-year-old chair. Yes, it’s a man’s NERF Gun at its finest.

There’s something about stripper poles that women are attracted to. Maybe it’s because they think it’s sexy or maybe they want to really be strippers. Well whatever it is, some things are better left to the professionals. Sorry ladies, just because you can place a stripper pole in your home, doesn’t mean you should! At least these fails were caught on smartphone, making for awesome laughs!

7. Drunk Pole Dancing

Being drunk and pole dancing really don’t mix…at least for this girl.

6. Hitting Rock Bottom

Starting off like a pro, her ending still needs a bit of work…something that doesn’t require banging your head on the way down.

5. Pole Kraze Practice Gone Bad

Trying out a new move, this chick needs to practice more after falling pretty hard on her ass. We can still hear the echo of that thud!

4. Sexy Pole Fail

This girl has the moves, bod and looks…too bad her pole dancing skills aren’t that great!

3. Improvising

No pole around? No problem! Just improvise and use the next best thing…a bedpost!

2. Pole Dancing with Friends

Bet she wished she would have tried it alone instead of in front of all her friends!

1. Pole Dancing Knockout

She shouldn’t have listened to her cameraman…chick totally EATS IT!

Dry erase boards are practical and useful, but God are they ugly.  The Bamboo Dry Erase Wall Panel, well, is totally not.  In fact, it’s almost so aesthetically pleasing I want to hang it as a piece of art. It also doesn’t hurt that it comes with a set of stainless steel hangers, mail pocket and a magnetic strip.  And yes, you can write and erase; it is a dry erase board.

But as with anything outside the norm – as in opulent – it will cost you.  $70 – $100 to be exact, though there are lesser versions out there.

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10.  GIJoe RAM

This way one of the more simpler but highly remembered vehicles that I know I had.  Released in 82′ it was only $3.  I definitely got my money’s worth and this instantly hit me as soon as I saw the picture.

9. GIJoe APC

Arriving on the scene in 83′ for $9, the GIJoe APC [Amphibious Personnel Carrier] was another simple but effective design in jarring my memory.  Pushing around the living room I imagined barren tundras and sparce landscapes.  I think I might have also brought it to the beach and or the bath tub.

8.  GIJoe BridgeLayer

1985′s BridgeLayer had special meaning to me because my Grandfather had driven one in World War 2.  While I can’t actually remember if he ackowldged me having it, I had a great time making gaps out of stacked books for it to lay bridges across.  This went for around $10.

7.  Cobra ASP

Arriving in 1984, I think I liked this due to it’s intense midnight blue color and the fact that it looked like it set up shop and just blew things away.  I noticed that the designers were really trying to stretch acronyms out of these earlier toys.  This one stood for Assault System Pod and cost only $4!

6. GIJoe VAMP

Back then, if it was offroad it was cool.  82′s $6 VAMP [Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle] was the Hummer before the Hummer.  Easy to hold in one hand this was of my favorites to take with me outside of the house.  Having very few small parts also made it robust and easier not to worry about it breaking.  Like I thought that then.

5.  Cobra NightRaven

This thing was awesome.  As one of my bigger toys at the time, 1986′s Cobra NightRaven had a definite place by my bedside so I could see it first thing every night and morning.  This was about where I maxed out as far as bigger GIJoe toys got.  My dad must have loved throwing this one away.  Back then it cost around $20.

4.  GIJoe SnowCat

So if it was off-road and snow worthy is was a must have.  The GIJoe SnowCat looked positively fantastic and performed well in all of my rigorous play scenarios.  I loved the colors and the rear treads and just imagining it raging through field of snow.  Strong flashback indeed.  Hipster word: Indeed!  The SnowCat came out in 1985 and cost around $7

3.  GIJoe ssault Copter Dragonfly [XH-1]

1983.  This was it.  So sleek and refined and it came with that wily scallion Wild Bill as the pilot!  What a cool dude he was too.  I think this had to be my first GIJoe vehicle that could fly.  It was ready to go right out of the box and it must have given me weeks of enjoyment before I wanted something new.  Nine dolla!

2. GIJoe Hovercraft Killer W.H.A.L.E. [Warrior: Hovering Assault Launch Envoy]

First released in 1984 for a price of $18, I must have bugged the s**t out of my parents for this one.  I can’t remember if this floated or not but I must have tried.  I know I had it!  If only I still had all this stuff!

1. GIJoe Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Flagg

At a whopping $90, I thought this was the greatest toy ever made.  I only saw it once at some kid’s house and I wanted to sleep on it.  It was the coolest thing I had ever seen and I was stupified by it.  It took up the whole floor in this kid’s room.  The year was 1985 and I was somewhere in the San Francisco area.  I would still probably fall to my knees if I saw this today.

Honorable Mention:

GIJoe Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex

I had grown out of GIJoe at this point but I can still recognize how awesome this was.  It was actually ten dollars more than the aircraft carrier at $100 and came out in 1987.  Mad cool.

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