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Cool, offbeat, unique gift ideas!

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Good taste with an eye for the left-of-center!

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Sigur Ros: "Með suð í Eyrum við Spilum Endalaust" T- shirt

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I LOVE Sigur Ros. In addition to their grand, sweeping and otherworldly music -- which perfectly fits the Icelandic landscape -- they have always excelled in intricate, detailed, cool designs for their albums, shirts and website. This is no exception! Celebrate their new album, "Með suð í Eyrum við Spilum Endalaust," with this shirt.

Updated Nov 23, 2008

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Manhole Cover Mat Paris

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Want it, want it, want it! For Parisians living abroad or for good ol' Francophiles like myself, this makes a fab gift.

Updated Nov 23, 2008

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Sparrow Panties Underwear

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Sexy and cute at the same time. Nothing beats that combination! ;)

Updated Nov 24, 2008

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"The Adventures of Cheburashka and Friends" DVD

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This is a CLASSIC. Any kid who grew up in Soviet-era 1970s or 1980s will immediately know Cheburashka. He is of indeterminate origin, was discovered in a box of oranges (SO adorably absurd), has an accordion-playing crocodile named Gena as a best friend, and has huge floppy ears and a sweet, earnest face. He's cute, fuzzy and the stop-motion can't be beat. There's a wee bit of propaganda thrown in there, but it's NOT heavy handed, and it usually has to do with helping out others and power to the people. Cause hey, what WASN'T rife with propaganda in the Soviet Bloc? This is the perfect gift for parents who want their children to see quality animation from other world cultures and styles---animation that has heart and character but DOES NOT come out of a major US studio. (via adoptedfromrussia.com)

Updated Nov 24, 2008

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Cheburashka stuffed animal

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The classic Russian character as a 7" stuffed animal, complete with an orange (since he was discovered in a crate of oranges). Positively adorable!!

Updated Nov 24, 2008

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Battlestar Galactica: FRAK Coffee Mug

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Sci-Fi geeks, unite! With your very own FRAK mug. For fans of Battlestar Galactica, this is a perfect gift. And I imagine a good conversation starter around the coffee pot at work for those who do not know what FRAK means. Or, is supposed to mean! (via nbcuniversalstore.com)

Updated Nov 24, 2008

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Communist Breath Mints

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I was lucky enough to be given a free tin of these mints at a Photo trade show recently, and I couldn't stop laughing at the brilliance of it all. Great packaging and the mints have a lovely flavor!

Updated Nov 26, 2008