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Stupid_Sexy_Flander
Mar 14, 2007

Is a man not entitled to the haw of his maw?
Grimey Drawer
We have a history of finding some amazingly cool things on the hidden depths of the net, and most of the time it's for sale! I've gotten some great leads on stuff for presents in the past few years, but I thought I'd start up a thread so we can share some cool gift ideas and hopefully make this Christmas an even cooler one.

Stuff I've learned about from here :
Mars or Lunar soil used to test rovers for terrain (small samples for sale online)
Amazingly cool stuff people find on Etsy
Vaseline glass
Meteorites
Sahara Glass
Hot Toys stuff
Replicas from video games like Skyrim and Portal
Fossils
Those cool trilobite fossils that the guys take out of the rock, I can't recall the name but they are amazing.

So, I thought a thread of nothing but cool or interesting ideas for Christmas would be something that would help out. Sort of a mishmash of PYF Recent Purchase but with more links and less cars/clothes. Unless you want to buy cars and clothes for someone as a gift, then by all means share with the rest of us.

We have a lil over 2 months till Christmas is here, so it's plenty of time to get some great gift ideas and have em shipped in time for opening up on Christmas morning!

This is one of my favorite sites online for interesting models :
http://mythicarticulations.tumblr.com/

They have an etsy shop as well. You can order a small model kit that's articulated, of whatever little critter you want. My personal favorite is the chupacabra in a can.


They have a few others as well but I don't dig em as much as that lil guy.

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Van Dis
Jun 19, 2004
Dixit, an all-ages board game that's basically an improved version of Apples to Apples. Good for your parents because you can play with them and they'll feel very loved.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/2914849656/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NY0MKBWD44SW&coliid=IXUHZXL7JG4N8

The Atlas of Remote Islands. Half atlas, half art book. Extremely funny and good for a certain kind of nerd in your life.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Remote-...+remote+islands

Insulated water bottles are good for athletes in your life.

http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Bottle-Insulated-24-Ounce-Graphic/dp/B001HY6HAA/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=11WMVWKJQ5S06BT76S1M

Laverna
Mar 21, 2013


Van Dis posted:

Dixit, an all-ages board game that's basically an improved version of Apples to Apples. Good for your parents because you can play with them and they'll feel very loved.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/2914849656/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2NY0MKBWD44SW&coliid=IXUHZXL7JG4N8

Aw, man! Seconding this, I love this game. I just bought myself the version that lets you play with up to 12 people so I'm super excited to try it out with friends.


I kind of want to get someone this book, it seems like a fun gift.
http://www.amazon.com/Images-You-Should-Not-Masturbate-ebook/dp/B004H0M8KO


In the vein of games though, this is a really really fun game for the summer. (I'm in the southern hemisphere so christmas = summer for me).
You could buy one or make your own.
You throw sticks at blocks and it's hella fun!
http://www.amazon.com/Kubb-Outdoor-Game/dp/B0089E5Z7C/b

Cowslips Warren
Oct 29, 2005

What use had they for tricks and cunning, living in the enemy's warren and paying his price?

Grimey Drawer
For personalized poo poo, as long as you order way in advance since the site is in China, artscow.

quote:

3 for $5
Choose from a range of different shapes and sizes.
http://www.artscow.com/photo-gifts/little-things

Enter the coupon code at the check out to redeem your offer.

Coupon Code: LTLTIDBITS
Expiry Date: 11 / 3 / 2014

They have tons of things that go on sale with free shipping. The quality is pretty great too!

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