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Photos: The best holiday gifts for co-workers

By // October 29, 2018, 6:00 AM PST // teena_maddox

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  • Firefly Playing Cards

    These Firefly-themed playing cards are perfect for any Firefly fan. Remember, when the rules themselves are wrong, you gotta break a few of them to make things right. $9.99

    SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

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  • Sugarwish candy delivery

    The gift of candy makes everyone smile. Send a Sugarwish to someone and they'll be able to go online and pick out their favorite candies from a vast array. You can opt to get just a couple of varieties, or dozens. It's a virtual candy store. Corporate versions are also available. Prices start at $18.50 for two 1/4 lb. bags of treats.

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  • DC Comics Retro Cast 3000-piece puzzle

    This 3,000-piece puzzle features the retro villains and heroes of the DC Comics universe. $29.99

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  • F bomb paperweight

    This recycled steel sculpture is an office-appropriate way to drop the F-bomb at work. $45

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  • Data Traveler Bolt Dual

    Kingston's DataTraveler Bolt Duo is an easy way to extend storage space to your iPhone or iPad. Think of it like a flash drive for your iPhone. Simply plug it in, download the Bolt app, and then back up your camera roll to the expanded memory. Starting at $34.99.

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  • Belkin Car Power Valet

    The Car Power Valet from Belkin provides in-car charging for mobile devices. $79.99

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  • Air Hogs Extreme Air Board

    Desk toys are important. It's easy to spend hours playing at your desk with Air Hogs Extreme Air Board. $39.99

  • GekkoPod

    GekkoPods are a great accessory for smartphones and tablets. And they look cool. $19.95

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  • Evolve Balance Board

    The Evolve Balance Board stabilizes muscles in the back, core and legs. It's ergonomic, has low-impact movement, and it's non-slip with a honeycomb texture on the base. $79.98

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  • TUMI Lightning Cable Key Fob

    The TUMI Lightning Cable Key Fob is a cool tech tool that grads will appreciate. It looks professional and businesslike while providing a quick charge as needed. $55

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  • Big personality desk signs

    Have a little fun with your co-workers. Choose from one of two signs to proclaim their true personality. $28

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  • Incomplete Data T-shirt

    This Incomplete Data T-shirt is quickly becoming a classic. $21.55

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  • Otterbox Mickey and Minnie smartphone cases

    Otterbox's Mickey and Minnie smartphone cases are cool, and sure to be appreciated by the Disney lover in your office. $44.95 each

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  • DC Justice League Geeki Tikis

    Get your Geeki Tikis here. This set of seven includes: Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, and Wonder Woman. $9.99 to $49.99

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  • Air Hogs Supernova

    The Air Hogs Supernova is a fun gift for a co-worker with its gravity-defying orb. $39.99

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  • Nightmare Before Christmas Mug

    This sculpted heat changing ceramic mug has a Nightmare Before Christmas theme and features the lovebirds from Tim Burton's holiday classic. $24.99

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  • Xoopar Boy Stereo

    The Xoopar Boy Stereo is a five-inch wireless speaker that includes a nightlight. It's pretty cute and comes in five colors. $79

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  • Banana phone

    Everyone needs a banana phone. Make office gift-giving more entertaining with this Bluetooth Banana Phone from Uncommon Goods. $40

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  • GrubHub gift card

    Grubhub gift cards make for a great office-appropriate holiday gift that still shows how much you appreciate your colleagues. With a gift card, your co-workers can treat themselves to a relaxing night in, ordering food with friends, or even getting lunch delivered to the office during a stressful week. The gift cards can be purchased in any amount.

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  • Decision paperweight

    This paperweight will make decision-making easy for your co-workers. $18

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  • Polk BIT

    The Polk BIT is a wearable speaker that can be clipped onto clothing. Perfect for runners or anyone on the go. $15

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  • MPOWERED Luci candle

    MPOWERD's Luci candle is an inflatable solar light with a frosted finish and steady amber glow. It's completely solar, so no batteries are needed. $14.95

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Firefly Playing Cards

These Firefly-themed playing cards are perfect for any Firefly fan. Remember, when the rules themselves are wrong, you gotta break a few of them to make things right. $9.99

SEE: Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

Affiliate disclosure: CBS Interactive earns commissions from some of the products featured in this gallery.

Image: ThinkGeek

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Teena Maddox is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic, covering hardware devices, IoT, smart cities and wearables. She ties together the style and substance of tech. Teena has spent 20-plus years writing business and features for publications including Peo...