Full of time-honored classics as well as recent hits and our first-ever series of editions, our annual guide to gift giving makes it a little easier to click your way to a happy holiday. Check back daily for new additions.
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Sony PlayStation 3 Wireless Stereo Headset
The logical choice for audiophile gamers, this pair of wireless headphones is equipped with 7.1 virtual surround-sound to enable you to hear your opponents before you see them. Built-in rechargable batteries designed to last seven hours on a single charge. Also compatible with Mac and PC.
Available from Amazon for $95
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RS3 Foosball Table
Spanish design collective RS Barcelona created the scaled-down foosball table for use in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The punchy, lightweight table adds a high-design focal point to any game room and promises to delight players of all ages.
Available from The Conran Shop for $3,200
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Gold Playing Cards
Few things say player like these standard-sized gold-colored playing cards.
Available from A + R for $15
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Scruble Cube
Think of it as Rubik's Cube-meets-Scrabble. Puzzle nuts will delight in this mash-up of word games and mathematical challenges and, with 7,401 septillion combinations, it's the perfect multiplayer game for long journeys.
Available from Amazon for $13
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Paul Smith Inflatable Animals
Created by Czech designer Libuše Niklovā for Paul Smith, these adorable inflatable animals span a giraffe, buffalo and elephant, each with moving eyes.
Available from Paul Smith for $40.
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Lego Architecture
This line of distinctive building sets from the LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker features famous landmarks throughout the world. These landmarks celebrate the past, present and future of architecture, inspiring minds of all ages.
Available from Velocity for $25-200
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Juergen Mayer Fractal Ball
Design by Juergen Mayer exclusively for R/SToo, only six remain of this asymmetrically-patterned soccer ball, which is as fun to kick around as it is to look at.
Available from R/SToo for $75.
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Lite-Brite iPhone App
The classic game of Lite-Brite comes to life in a digital form, sure to inspire a new generation of creative kids (or entertain nostalgic adults).
Available from iTunes for $1.
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American Bird Call Set
Handcrafted in a small workshop in France, these wooden calls duplicate the sound of the robin, owl, mourning dove, warbler, mallard duck and common gallinule. They are housed in a wooden box.
Available from Canoe for $148
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Joola
These scaled-down professional ping pong tables from Joola are regulation height and fold for easy storage. Any urbanite who has wished for more space to play billiards will appreciate the compact--and fun--solution. Choose from mid-size or mini.
Available from Joola for $100-220
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Monarch Playing Cards
Add a touch of class to poker night with this elegant deck of playing cards. The deck of 54 cards is great for magicians, poker players or any game nut.
Available from Theory11 for $7
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DESIGNerd Trivia Game
A must for any meticulous designer, the 100-card trivia game DESIGNerd challenges players with questions provided by creator Kevin Finn, as well as Stefan Sagmeister, Steven Heller and Lita Talarico. Do you know the two digital typefaces designed by Zuzana Licko in 1989? DESIGNerd does.
Available from DESIGNerd for $60
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Eames House of Cards
Designers Charles and Ray Eames offer this complete set of cards with a diverse set of images (animal, mineral and vegetable) appropriate for virtually anything but the most formal of occasions. Sets available in two sizes: 10¾" x 1½" x 7½" and 2½" x ¾" x 3¾.
Available from CANOE for $25-$40
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Anonymous Matriochkas Dolls
Handmade in Russia, these fine Matriochkas by Maison Martin Margiela--in collaboration with L'Atelier de Exercices--put a minimalist spin on the country's traditional nesting dolls. The sleek, blank wood gives timeless folk art a modern feel without sacrificing any sweetness. Dimensions: 4"x8"
Available from NET-A-PORTER for $205.
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Ali Spagnola's Power Hour Drinking Game
Drinking games have gone high-tech in recent years gag-gift-worthy results. Girly-pop rocker Ali Spagnola has put 60 one-minute drinking songs onto a USB, which comes with a shot glass and the rules. Any over-the-hill frat boy will appreciate the well-packaged update on a classic shenanigan.
Available from Ali Spagnola for $30
