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The 39 geekiest desk toys for IT people you can get on Amazon (and beyond)

By Fox Van Allen September 24, 2020, 8:37 AM PDT

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The 39 geekiest desk toys for IT people you can get on Amazon (and beyond)

This AT-AT tape dispenser

Hallmark via Amazon

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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Hallmark via Amazon
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This awesome light for PlayStation gamers

Paladone via Amazon

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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Paladone via Amazon
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This strange pimple popping toy that will have you saying "ahhhhh"

Anboor via Amazon

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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Anboor via Amazon
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This helping hand for your desk

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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

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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

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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

Hallmark via Amazon

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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Hallmark via Amazon
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A real, working, miniature arcade machine

Super Impulse via Amazon

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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Super Impulse via Amazon
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Just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill plumbus

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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

Gamefreak via Amazon

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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Gamefreak via Amazon
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This awesome little dinosaur puzzle

Halftoys via Amazon

This awesome little dinosaur puzzle

This Halftoys desk dinosaur ($19.99 on Amazon) is half puzzle, half craft project.

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Halftoys via Amazon
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A dancing Guardian for your desk

Funko via Amazon

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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Funko via Amazon
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This exceptionally detailed model that pays tribute to your Toonami heritage

Bandai Hobby via Amazon

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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Bandai Hobby via Amazon
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This clock that makes you work to figure out the time

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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

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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

Thornton's Office Supplies

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

HuntGold via Amazon

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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HuntGold via Amazon
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This levitating lightbulb

Rio Dee via Amazon

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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Rio Dee via Amazon
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This model car from the not-quite-post-apocalyptic future

Wand Company via Amazon

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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Wand Company via Amazon
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This upgraded version of the Staples Easy Button

Sound RX via Amazon

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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Sound RX via Amazon
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This labryinth game that's trickier than it looks

Project Genius via Amazon

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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Project Genius via Amazon
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This business-card holder fit for a king

Dark Horse Deluxe via Amazon

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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Dark Horse Deluxe via Amazon
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This (magnetically) attractive Zen garden

MagZen via Amazon

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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MagZen via Amazon
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A tetherball setup to smack around

Running Press via Amazon

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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Running Press via Amazon
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This friendly robot calendar

Hallmark via Amazon

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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Hallmark via Amazon
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This gorgeous Lego set for sophisticated adults

Lego via Amazon

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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Lego via Amazon
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This collection of wooden puzzles

Winshare Puzzles and Games

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

Paladone via Amazon

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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Paladone via Amazon
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A claw game of your very own

Bundaloo via Amazon

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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Bundaloo via Amazon
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The last take-a-number you'll ever need

BigMouth via Amazon

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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BigMouth via Amazon
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This boardwalk classic game, shrunken

Skeeball via Amazon

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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Skeeball via Amazon
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This hunk of glowing redstone ore

Hot Topic via Amazon

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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Hot Topic via Amazon
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This magnetic sculpture that's super dangerous to eat

ZillyZone via Amazon

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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ZillyZone via Amazon
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The most perfect light for Overwatch fans

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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

Anboor via Amazon

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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Anboor via Amazon
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This blocky, famous lieutenant

Entertainment Earth via Amazon

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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Entertainment Earth via Amazon
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This mesmerizing HypnoGizmo

Kahootz via Amazon

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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Kahootz via Amazon
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A punching bag for when your stress level is off the chart

Barwench Games via Amazon

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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