Gift ideas for May 2007
Mario Party 8 for the Wii
May 31st 2007 | Games & Toys
The world's most popular party videogame is getting a lot crazier in Mario Party 8 for Wii! The game includes dozens of new mini-games, six new party boards, and many new game modes. In a series first, players can transform their characters into many forms, such as player-smashing boulders and coin-sucking vampires. Mario Party 8 also includes "extra-large" mini-games like Star Carnival Bowling and Table Menace. One to four players can play Mario Party 8 for Wii, each with a Wii Remote.
$49.99 at Amazon
Nokia N95
May 30th 2007 | Cell Phones
The Nokia N95 is more than just another mobile phone. It is a complete business and entertainment solution. Take high quality photos with the 5 mega pixel Carl Zeiss optics camera or find the right way using the built in GPS mapping, use the Wi-Fi connectivity and HSDPA technology to surf the web – and so much more.
$726.00 at PureMobile
Desktop Speed Bag
May 28th 2007 | Games & Toys
This toy turns any desktop into a virtual boxing club – a perfect gift for the frustrated geek or the over-worked and over-stressed office worker in your life. Just mount the bag to your desk with the rubber suction cups, and start punching away. It's a perfect stress reliever and the most desktop fun you can have.
$19.98 at SportsKids.com
Reflexology Gift Set
May 25th 2007 | Beauty
A treat for your feet and great therapy for your body, reflexology eases tension, pain and ailments via a targeted massage of reflexology points on your feet. The set includes a pair of clever reflexology-point mapped socks, a tension-taming wooden foot roller, a DVD to shows you the techniques and a CD with some good music for massage.
$20.00 at Gaiam
Star Wars-themed USB Drives
May 23rd 2007 | Computers
These Star Wars-themed USB flash drives from Mimoco are just to cool to miss. They are called "mimobots" and they come in four different models: Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2D2 and Stormtrooper. The drives are compatible with both Windows and Mac and are preloaded with exclusive Star Wars-themed content, including wallpapers, desktop icons, trailers and sound effects. Hurry up if you want one though, as they have been produced in limited quantities.
$79.95 at StarWarsShop
Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition
May 21st 2007 | DVDs
This fully loaded 14-disc box set is a must have for all fans of the Man of Steel. All four Christopher Reeve films — Superman, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace — are included in this set as well as Bryan Singers latest film in the franchise, Superman Returns. Also included is an extensive collection of exclusive extras.
$66.49 at Amazon
Cryin' Baby Bottle Opener
May 18th 2007 | Home & Garden
This little guy – made by blacked, hand cut steel – might cry a lot but he comes in handy when it's time to open the next one. Just insert your bottle in the babies mouth and use his little tooth to pop the cap. Makes a great gift for the expectant mother, father or couple.
$14.00 at Sundog Company
Pan's Labyrinth
May 16th 2007 | DVDs
Pan's Labyrinth, now released on DVD, is the story of a young girl who enters a world of unimaginable cruelty when she moves in with her new stepfather. Armed with only her imagination, she discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a faun who sets her on a path to saving herself and her ailing mother. But soon, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, and before she can turn back, she finds herself at the center of a ferocious battle between good and evil.
$16.99 at Amazon
Sun Jar
May 14th 2007 | Home & Garden
Here is something for all sun lovers – a jar that stores the sun light. No kidding, it really does! Have it sit in the sun during the day and see it radiate at night. All made possible by some LED's, a solar panel and some ingenious thinking. It is a great idea for an outdoor summer dinner, an evening at the beach or as garden illumination.
$44.00 at Charles & Marie
Personalized Photo Book
May 11th 2007 | Photography
Express your creativity and showcase your favorite photos with a hardcover photo book that you customize, from cover to cover. It is simple to make online, with drag-and-drop pictures and type-in text boxes, and you can choose from a wide variety of layouts. Makes a truly unique personalized photo gift!
$23.99 at Shutterfly
Aerodynamic Umbrella
May 9th 2007 | Apparel & Accessories
Senz Umbrellas is the first game-changing innovations in umbrella design. This umbrella stands out for its unmatched comfort, even in rough weather, without turning inside-out. The aerodynamic Senz Original actually resists storms up to wind force 10. A stylish accessory that is your best companion to fully experience the liquid sunshine.
$68.00 at Senz Umbrellas
Pop Art Toaster
May 7th 2007 | Home & Garden
Tired of eating a plain slice of toast? Break out of your morning routine pop art style. Brand fun images onto your toast with interchangeable art plates. Start your day with a smile, tell someone you love them, or wish them a happy birthday! This toaster includes six removable art plates featuring double hearts, "LUV U", flower, snowflake, birthday cake and smiley face patterns.
$34.99 at Target
Dumbest Things Ever Said
May 4th 2007 | Books
A compendium of the ridiculous, absurd, and unmistakably inane reveals mostly well-known figures from sports, politics, and popular culture with the proverbial foot in mouth. Such as Joe Theisman declaring that "The word 'genius' isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein" or Brooke Shields uttering "Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."
$10.49 at Overstock
Dance Dance Revolution
May 2nd 2007 | Games & Toys
Do you have a spacious house, too much money and a special liking for dance? Why not invest in the all-new Dance Dance Revolution Super Nova. This arcade game will keep the dancers bopping to over 300 tracks. Features include a 2-player battle mode, improved graphics, choice of music videos and 4 player modes. Fast stepping, hot dancing arcade action has never been this fun.
$17,999.00 at Amazon


