Lighthearted Geek Gifts Under $5
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Remain calm. There is time to scoop up a geeky gift ahead of Christmas Day without clearing out your wallet in the process. From cheeky social-network notes to light-up 20-sided die for your gaming friends, pick one of these $5 finds to bring a smile to even the pickiest of geeks.
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Gear Ties
We can't get enough of these colorful, durable Nite Ize gear ties ($4 for four) that tidy up loose cords.
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Clip-On Spot Light
Darkness fears you with a Clip-On Spot Light ($4) that'll see you through zombie invasions, or even just tinkering in the dark corners of your living room's entertainment system.
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Headphone Cord Charms
Give the gift of . . . the totally random. These Steezys Cord Charms ($5 each) give headphones some extra flair to their podcast addiction.
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Astronaut Ice Cream Balls
Space, moon walks, freeze-dried ice cream balls — astronauts are really on to something! And now you can give future food as Astronaut Ice Cream Balls ($4).
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Props Earbud Croakies
Keep the tangle of earbuds within listening distance (and safe from falling on the floor — yuck!) with the Props Earbud Retainer ($5) from Quirky.
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High Five Notepad
Help your recipient spread the joy of a high five with this notepad ($5). Instead of a momentary victory hand slap, relive the joy with a note scribbled here.
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Emergency Clown Nose
In case of emergency — or boring day at the office — break open the clown nose ($5) for a quick pick-me-up.
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Cassette Tape Notepad
Long live the mixtape! Outfit a desk with the an ode to the beauty of analog sound with a Cassette Tape Notepad ($4).
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Doctor Who Figurines
Decorate your desk with your favorite (and terrifying!) Doctor Who character! With the Doctor Who Blind Box Figurines ($5), each one's a surprise!
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