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The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

By joal.ryan July 18, 2017, 3:48 PM PDT

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The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

C-3PO

Mimoco

C-3PO

This is definitely the droid you’re looking for. Available via Entertainment Earth. Prices start at $24.99 for 16GB. (All prices listed here were current as of publication.)

Mimoco
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Game Of Thrones Direwolf'

Best Deal Buys

'Game Of Thrones Direwolf'

Winter’s coming, and so’s your data, via this 4GB flash drive. Available on Amazon for $4.45.

Best Deal Buys
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Ninja

D-CLICK via Amazon.com

Ninja

It’s so stealthy no one will know it’s in your USB port. A range of colors and gigabyte capacities are available via Amazon.com. Prices vary.

D-CLICK via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Sushi

GearBest

Sushi

It’s always time for sushi. Order a piece at GearBest for $7.09 ( for the 16GB).

GearBest
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Diamond sword

USBGeek

Diamond sword

Proudly wield it via Cool USB Sticks. Prices start at $13.99 for the 4GB drive.

USBGeek
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The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Steampunk masterpiece USB

WorkshopWelder via Etsy

Steampunk masterpiece USB

Brass, copper, bronze , watch parts, lens glass — this masterpiece is worth the $130 price tag. If this one is sold out, never fear; there’s a whole Etsy store full of these incredible works.

WorkshopWelder via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Formula Grand Prix'

Brando Workshop

'Formula Grand Prix'

These babies, available from 2GB-32GB, can be revved up for $16-$35 each at Brando Workshop.

Brando Workshop
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Lego bricks

PNY via Amazon.com

Lego bricks

One’s a classic toy; the other’s a classic toy that doubles as a a flash drive. Available in 16GB or 32GB. Get it on Amazon.com for $34.99 (16GB) or $29.99 (32GB).

PNY via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Ravage Robodog Robot Dog Flash Drive'

Epic Giftables

'Ravage Robodog Robot Dog Flash Drive'

In your skilled hands, a robot animal will be transformed into a 8GB flash drive. Get ready to play at Amazon for $4.39 + $4.97 shipping.

Epic Giftables
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Chess piece

Brando Workshop

Chess piece

Make your move at Brando Workshop. Prices start at $16 for a 2GB-capacity stick.

Brando Workshop
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Firefly' Serenity

ThinkGeek

'Firefly' Serenity

The Serenity is looking good. When plugged into a USB port, its engine lights even work. Get the 8GB-capacity flash drive at CustomUSB for $39.95.

ThinkGeek
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Mixtape

TheBlankRecordStore via Etsy

Mixtape

Use it. Share it. Write on the label, just like in audio-cassette days of yore. Available via Etsy. Prices start at $21.85 for the 4GB.

TheBlankRecordStore via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Cryptex'

Smart Decisions International via Amazon.com

'Cryptex'

The 16GB, 3.0 flash drive within this Da Vinci Code-style mechanical lock can only be accessed when the correct five-digit code is dialed in. Get cracking at Amazon.com for $54.99.

Smart Decisions International via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Cuff links

UncommonGoods

Cuff links

Dress up your files–and yourself–with a pair of silver-finished cuff links, each containing a flash drive. Available from UncommonGoods for $100.

UncommonGoods
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

FlashHarp

BackyardBrand via Etsy

FlashHarp

It’s a “great-sounding” harmonica. It’s an 8GB USB flash drive. Get this happening hybrid at Etsy for $34.95.

BackyardBrand via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Grenade

D-CLICK via Amazon.com

Grenade

This one’s the bomb, obviously. Available at Amazon.com; prices start at $13.98 for the 8GB flash drive.

D-CLICK via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Golf bag

CHUYI via Amazon.com

Golf bag

Fore! Get it at Amazon.com. Prices start at $8.99 for the 8GB stick.

CHUYI via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Isolinear optical chip

ThinkGeek

Isolinear optical chip

From Captain Picard’s Enterprise to your laptop … This 8GB-capacity, Star Trek: The Next Generation-inspired USB drive can be beamed up from ThinkGeek for $19.99.

ThinkGeek
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Periodic table of elements

Jerry's Stuff via Zazzle

Periodic table of elements

It’s like a cheat sheet for chemistry class on hardwood maple — and with storage capacity up to 128GB. Get it at Zazzle. Prices start at $18.95 for the USB 2.0, 8GB stick.

Jerry's Stuff via Zazzle
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Radio tube

Slavatech via Amazon.com

Radio tube

This handmade piece houses its flash drive, from 8GB-64GB, in a radio vacuum tube from the Cold War-era Soviet Union. Sold via Amazon.com for $39-$89.

Slavatech via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

"Bacteriophage" USB

tcustom via Etsy

"Bacteriophage" USB

Got an interest in the microbial world? This is the USB stick for you. It’s $24.75 on Etsy.

tcustom via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Santa Cruz skateboards

Santa Cruz via Amazon.com

Santa Cruz skateboards

The rubberized wheels are ready to roll. Get the 16GB-capacity set of three for $30 via Amazon.com.

Santa Cruz via Amazon.com
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Spark plug

USBGeek

Spark plug

Fire one up via Amazon; prices start at $9.99 for the 8GB model.

USBGeek
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Super Nintendo controller

BluSB via Etsy

Super Nintendo controller

You can imagine yourself playing The Legend of Zelda with this vintage gaming controller that’s been converted into a flash drive. Sold via Etsy; prices start at $30 for a 4GB edition.

BluSB via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Swiss Army knife

Victorinox

Swiss Army knife

Be prepared with this 11-function, 64GB USB-stick-equipped Swiss Army knife. Sold via Bed, Bath & Beyond for $64.99.

Victorinox
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Tardis

Nerd Block

Tardis

It’s surprisingly roomy inside, with a storage capacity of 8GB. Make it your companion at Toynk for $36.99.

Nerd Block
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Leather-braided bracelet

ByNordvik via Etsy

Leather-braided bracelet

Think of it as 8GB of flash-drive fashion for your wrist. Start looking good at Etsy. Extra-small to large sizes available for $35.10 each.

ByNordvik via Etsy
The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

Cork

TJ via Amazon.com

Cork

tPop open 8GB of storage capacity via Amazon.com for $10.88.

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