The 39 geekiest desk toys for IT people you can get on Amazon (and beyond)
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This AT-AT tape dispenser
This officially licensed Star Wars collectible turns a fallen AT-AT into a handy tape dispenser. You can get this resin Hallmark piece for $47.37 on Amazon.
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This awesome light for PlayStation gamers
This $31.99 PlayStation logo light makes a big impact, but it’s only a foot wide, so it’ll fit perfectly on your desk. It can be powered by a USB cord, or by 3 AAA batteries (not included).
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This strange pimple popping toy that will have you saying "ahhhhh"
Here’s a sentence we never thought we’d ever type: As seen on Shark Tank, this weird rectangular prism of hole-filled, fake flesh comes with a small bottle of re-useable fake pus. You can get yours for $10.88 on Amazon.
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This helping hand for your desk
This bizarre import from Japan is designed to provide cushioned support and promote good posture while at your desk. It’s hella weird, and can be yours via thanko.jp for 4,980 yen — or about $45 in U.S. currency.
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This punchy Mario calendar
This little guy may have trouble figuring out which castle Princess Peach is being held in, but he never has trouble figuring out today’s date. You can get this neat officially licensed figural calendar for $24.99 on ThinkGeek.
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Just a giant Lego dude you can see through
This 5-inch-tall work of Lego-inspired art, created by Jason Feeny, includes 16 parts that you need to assemble yourself. You can get yours for $29.99 on Amazon.
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This statue that harnesses the power of the (magnetic) force
We find your lack of paperclip holders… disturbing. This awesome Star Wars desk accoutrement from Hallmark can be yours for $44.69 on Amazon.
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A real, working, miniature arcade machine
We’re pretty obsessed with these fully playable Tiny Arcade machines. There are a wide selection of retro arcade classics available on Amazon, including Frogger, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Galaga and more.
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Just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill plumbus
This plumbus is made in the traditional fashion: First, they take the dinglebop and smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The dinglebop is then pushed through the grumbo, where the fleeb is then rubbed against it.
They’re then sold to Rick and Morty fans via ThinkGeek for just $24.99 a piece.
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This adorable, money-grubbing Pikachu
This bank is a Japanese import ($27.99 via Amazon), so all the instructions are in a foreign language. That said, there’s not much you need to know about it except for this: Put a coin on the yellow oval, and Pikachu will pop out and steal it. Cute!
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This awesome little dinosaur puzzle
This Halftoys desk dinosaur ($19.99 on Amazon) is half puzzle, half craft project.
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A dancing Guardian for your desk
This poor little dude may have gotten snapped out of existence in Avengers: Infinity War, but that hasn’t dampened his dancing spirit! You can find this Funko Pop! bobblehead for $8.97 on Amazon.
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This exceptionally detailed model that pays tribute to your Toonami heritage
This exceptionally detailed model that pays tribute to your Toonami heritage
This intricate (and transforming!) Wing Gundam Zero model, made famous by the Toonami-aired Mobile Suit Gundam Wing in 2000, is a dose of pure nostalgia for old-school anime fans.
You can pick up this no-glue-required Gundam model kit on Amazon for $19.94.
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This clock that makes you work to figure out the time
This clock, which uses math equations to tell the time, has four difficulty settings. You can get it on Think Geek for $149.99.
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This lamp imported from the Mushroom Kingdom
The head of this officially licensed Chain Chomp desk lamp swivels, so you can direct the light exactly where you need it. You can pick one up for $49.99 on ThinkGeek.
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These little bins for cleaning up your desk
This set of two storage containers ($13.95 on Amazon) is super adorable. And yes, the wheels really do work.
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Just a puking egg
Whenever you’re feeling the stress at work, just tell yourself: At least I’m not a big, orange, puking egg. This slimy toy is just $2.81 on Amazon.
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This levitating lightbulb
This one is sure to blow minds around the office: The floating LED light gets its power wirelessly from its base.
You can get one for $67.30 on Amazon.
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This model car from the not-quite-post-apocalyptic future
This die-cast model from the world of Fallout includes a glow-in-the-dark nuclear “engine.” You can get one of these beautiful gaming collectibles for $99.99 on Amazon.
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This upgraded version of the Staples Easy Button
What happens when you press the hype button? Why, hip-hop airhorns sound, of course.
If you need to add more hypeness to your office, you can pick this button up for $19.95 on Amazon. And yes, batteries are included.
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This labryinth game that's trickier than it looks
Like something out of a Survivor immunity challenge, this desktop game requires you to navigate a small metal ball through a tight, hole-filled maze.
You can get this tricky wooden labyrinth for $23.25 on Amazon.
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This business-card holder fit for a king
In Game of Thrones, the swords of the vanquished are fused together to make this most epic of thrones. In the case of this Amazon find, though, the swords of the vanquished are fused together to make the badass business card holder, ever.
This holder won’t be released until September 25, 2019, but you can pre-order yours right now on Amazon for $19.99.
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This (magnetically) attractive Zen garden
You’ve seen Zen gardens made with sand. But have you ever seen a Zen garden made of magnetic filings?
This $34.95 set (via Amazon) includes magnetic sand, three polished hematite magnet rocks and three metal and wooden tools.
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A tetherball setup to smack around
This $6.65 set includes a 9-inch-tall tetherball setup, plus a 32-page mini book with the history and rules of the classic schoolyard game.
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This friendly robot calendar
Most R2-BHD astromechs work to maintain X-wing and Y-wing fighter ships. This one helps you figure out whether it’s Wednesday or Thursday.
You can find this officially licensed Hallmark collectible for $19.95 on Amazon.
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This gorgeous Lego set for sophisticated adults
This 598-piece set from the Lego Architecture series recreates the New York skyline, including the Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and more. It measures about 9 inches wide and 1 inch deep when fully assembled.
You can get this decidedly adult Lego set for $47.99 on Amazon.
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This collection of wooden puzzles
We’re not sure what the best part of this collection is: The fun, super challenging wooden puzzles, or how attractive they look in this wooden display box on your desk.
You can get this wooden puzzle set for $29.95 on Amazon.
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This beacon of courage, power and wisdom
This decorative, officially licensed Triforce lamp ($32.24) works by USB or with 3 AAA batteries (not included).
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A claw game of your very own
You can fill this fun, working claw game with small toys, candies or pretty much anything else that’s small enough to fit in there. It sells for $39.95 on Amazon.
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The last take-a-number you'll ever need
This joke complaint department sign from BigMouth comes with a fake grenade. It sells for $16.99 on Amazon.
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This boardwalk classic game, shrunken
Who doesn’t love the thrill of Skeeball? This tiny version ($16.84 on Amazon) won’t spit out prize tickets, but it is the perfect size for your desk at work.
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This hunk of glowing redstone ore
This small Minecraft collectible emits a glow of light, just like in the game. You can get one for $9 on Amazon.
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This magnetic sculpture that's super dangerous to eat
These tiny sculpting magnets (5 mm) are pretty dangerous for younger kids (who might eat them), but they make a fun desk toy for responsible adults. Each set includes 216 pieces, and sells for $18.99 on Amazon.
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The most perfect light for Overwatch fans
This officially licensed ThinkGeek exclusive, introduced at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, comes with 3 LR44 button cell batteries included. It sells for $14.99.
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This delightfully squishy s'more
The way this slow-rise foam s’more ($8.42 on Amazon) responds to a squeeze is strangely satisfying.
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This blocky, famous lieutenant
Oh my. This cute little Sulu totem ($6.60 on Amazon) is the perfect accessory for any Trekkie’s desk.
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This mesmerizing HypnoGizmo
Once you get this contraption — really just a complicated fidget toy — spinning and clicking, you’ll be totally mesmerized. You can find the HypnoGizmo for $24.82 on Amazon.
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A punching bag for when your stress level is off the chart
tThis $17.95 PU leather ball suctions down to your desk and can take a few swings. Just don’t hit it too hard, or it’ll go flying across the office.
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