This toy is worth the thirteen bucks for the description written on the back of the box alone:

Doesn’t everyone want an imaginary unicorn friend that can be called upon to smite one’s enemies? Well, now you have the chance to get a plastic equivalent of such a fantastical beast with the Avenging Unicorn Play Set. Each boxed set includes four figures and four interchangeable horns for the white unicorn figure, which stands 3.75-inches tall.

In addition to the mighty horned beast, he includes three humans which may be impaled on his horn: a new age woman, a business man, and a mime, each of which are 3.125-inches tall. Do you believe? Unicorns are magical creatures that exist only for those who believe.

When they are not frolicking in dewy meadows or posing on windy cliffs they are helping believers do away with daily annoyances. Does the New Age lady at the bookstore get on your nerves when she starts ranting about her latest encounter with an ancient warrior spirit? Are you tired of being accosted by the creepy mime who thinks he deserves a quarter for pretending to be trapped in a box?

Does that arrogant businessman in the well-pressed suit drive you crazy with loud talking on his cell phone in a crowded elevator? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and summon a unicorn. If you believe in the magic of unicorns with all your heart and soul they will answer your call.

The Unicorn Code:

1. Unicorns never lie.

2. Unicorns always lend a helping hand.

3. Unicorns are loyal.

I’ve had this playset on my desk for a few years now, along with the crazy cat lady action figure and the Horrified B-Movie Victims Playset, and I can say hands-down that it’s my favorite toy in my weird-stuff-to-keep-coworkers-away arsenal.

$12.95 on [Amazon.Com]

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Pacman

Mario Brothers

Magnetic Rubick’s Cube

Nintendo Rubick’s Cube

Personalized

Dice Cube (Magnetic)

Sodoku Cube

Earth Cube

Either way, they’re both awesome, and the Rubick’s salt and pepper shakers will make a great addition to the kitchen I never visit except to microwave pizza.

$11.95 at [Thinkgeek] x2 for the set

Wait, what? I’m sorry, was I saying something? Oh, right. So if you’re a fan of the Doctor, new or old, check out the Doctor Who collection over at Weta. They’ve got some pretty cool stuff, including figurines and these incredibly awesome helmets.

Unfortunately, they’re 1/4 scale, which means you can’t actually wear them unless you have a teenie tiny head, but I’m not here to judge you. The helmets are listed at $58NZ, but you can buy all three in the picture for $237.60NZ.

Wait, what?

I don’t know what $58NZ means in real money, but I’m pretty sure $58 x 3=$174, so that doesn’t seem like a great deal to me. Oh well, I don’t care if they suck at math, they make gorgeous stuff. I really, really want an Ood helmet. In a size that is big enough to fit my big fat head. Barring that, I’ll wear them on my breasts and pretend to be Boobthulhu.

Looks like they’ve got some cool stuff planned for the upcoming District 9 collectible series, too. As I was grabbing an image of the alien from their preview page, I realized one image was actually larger than the visible area:

So, I’m not sure if I stumbled on something cool, or if they published the fully-visible image somewhere else and I’m just deluding myself into thinking I’m clever. Either way, please to enjoy.

The Firefly Replica Keychain was created using the TV series’ special effects files and carefully scaling them down to just over two inches. The keychain is cast in solid metal with a pewter finish and contains an incredible amount of detail – leaving no doubt that when you travel, you do it in Firefly style.

Pre-order it now from Entertainment Earth, or pre-order from Quantum Mechanix for a chance to win the shiny version. Details at the link.

They fit the 13″ Macbook, the 13″ Macbook Pro, and the 15″ Macbook Pro. (Alas, I have a 17″ Macbook Pro, so I have to admire this one from afar. That’s what I get for being a size queen.)

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