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The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

By // October 15, 2018, 9:50 AM PST

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  • 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

  • '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

  • 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

  • Sushi

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

    GearBest

  • 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

  • Diamond sword

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

    USBGeek

  • 'Formula Grand Prix'

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

    Brando Workshop

  • 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

  • '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

  • Chess piece

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

    Brando Workshop

  • '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

  • 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

  • '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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Golf bag

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

    CHUYI via Amazon.com

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • "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

  • Circuit board

    If you're a hardcore geek for hardware, your USB stick should look the part. Available in USB 2.0-USB 3.0 and 8GB-128GB from Zazzle; prices start at $17.65.

    Funky Geek via Zazzle

  • Spark plug

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

    USBGeek

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tardis

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

    Nerd Block

  • 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

  • Cork

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

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    TJ via Amazon.com

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

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