The 29 coolest USB sticks for tech pros

'Game Of Thrones Direwolf'

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

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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 $6.09 ( for the 16GB).

GearBest

Diamond sword

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

USBGeek

Kentucky whiskey bottle

You won't want to take a swig (that's "solid and durable resin" inside, not liquor), but you'll like knowing you look like the type who'd take a swig. Get in the spirit via Etsy; prices start at $27 for the 8GB flash drive.

BoozyChristmas via Etsy

'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

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

Space-shuttle orbiter

Dock this 4GB flash drive in your USB port for $23.99 from TheSpaceShop.com.

TheSpaceShop.com

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.

Also see

• The 51 coolest laptop stickers of all time (TechRepublic)
• Photos: 15 luxury tech products for business pros (TechRepublic)
• How to encrypt a USB flash drive with GNOME Disks (TechRepublic)
• How a malicious USB could lead to a years-long cryptomining infection on your PC (TechRepublic)
• Here's how USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 could be easily circumvented by hackers (TechRepublic)

TJ via Amazon.com