End this 2020 nightmare before Christmas with these festive product designs!

Christmas is literally here, and it is for sure my favorite time of the year! It’s the season of spreading joy, warmth, love and of course…presents! Whether you’re gifting something to your loved ones, or simply treating yourself to something festive, these designs promise to spread joy to one and all. You can add them to your home space, and make your Christmas just a little bit more special. From a uniquely minimal Christmas Tree to festive cookie cutters, we’ve got you covered, irrespective of whether you’ve been naughty or nice!

NICHBA Design created a handmade, full-size Christmas tree in the most minimal way possible! This tree is the definition of simple and minimal. Weighing 50 kgs, this super light tree will satisfy any real minimalist. Standing tall at 73 inches, this unique tree will blend in perfectly into your modern home, but also manage to stand out at the same time.

The Sweet Deer is a rocking-horse-inspired cookie cutter. Designed to clearly get children to help with food prep, the cutter comes in the shape of a reindeer on a rocking base. The rocking base comes with tapered edges that help it cut into the dough, allowing kids to cut out cookies while playing with their forest friend! The Sweet Deer is 100% food safe and comes made from High-Quality Silicone.

This finished rendered timepiece is called Majestic and it certainly upholds its title. The watch is ladened with golden cogs and candy accents that instantly inspire visions of whimsical toymaker’s storefronts with snowy rooftops and chimneys billowing with smoke -think Willy Wonka meets watch-making! The watch’s interior depth is hypnotizing for its five-layered dial and latticed network of exposed sprockets and gears.

Partnering with artist Emma Tissier, Wacaco’s Nanopresso now comes in a bright red color, complete with seasonal artwork. Titled the Red Tattoo Pixie Edition, this Christmassy coffee maker is set up for a limited run, and comes with its own EVA foam case for you to carry around. Just add your coffee powder or pod and some hot water, let the pressure build-up and pour the freshest espresso right into Nanopresso’s cup.

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The Four Seasons Shakers are quite literally perfection. Capturing four different types of seasoning, and embodying them in snow-globe-esque containers, Qualy Design’s Four Seasons shakers are just simply clever and adorable at the same time. The salt shaker has a fir tree, making the salt crystals look like snowflakes forming a rich white layer on the floor. The pepper shaker comes with a cactus inside, turning the shaker into an arid desert scene. For the dried herbs, you’ve got a regular fern, while the herbs look almost like a bed of aromatic grass, and lastly, the chili flakes shaker comes with a barren tree, making the flakes look like shed leaves in autumn.

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The SNO Tree quite literally reinvents the Christmas light by not being a light you put on a Christmas tree, and instead of being a Christmas tree-shaped light! Its warm, soft, familiar aesthetic appeal comes from the Doolight we’ve spoken a great deal about in the past. The SNO Tree is an ambient tabletop lamp that comes with a soft glow, courtesy of the soft silicone, tree-shaped lampshade around an LED light that emits its warm glow.

The HexFlex Multitool is the perfect combination of functional and festive-themed. It fits 14 incredibly useful tools into its small frame and comes with a keyring attachment so you’ve always got it on you. Made from stainless steel, this incredibly season-appropriate multitool comes with two Phillips screwdrivers, a flathead screwdriver, three hex drivers, a box-cutter, a bottle opener, and six different wrenches cleverly integrated into its snowflake-shaped design.

Created by Frank Stella exclusively for The Whitney, these tree-hangers combine geometry, symmetry, and parts of organic design to produce some incredibly unique ornaments that should give the Industrial Designer in you serious goosebumps. The 3D-printed ornaments come in a variety of designs, exploring facets, combinations of form and negative-space, wireframes, and parts of parametric design!

The Eazy Treezy Christmas Tree Stand makes setting up your Christmas tree extremely easy and convenient! It features self-adjusting jaws, which can be easily modified according to the shape, size, and diameter of the tree. The five jaws make sure your tree is completely stable and stands upright! An integrated spout fills up the stand with water, keeping your tree hydrated. Pretty efficient, no?

It’s Winter, and my feet get chilly all the time. However, the Eco Poka Feet Warmer Cushion is here to my rescue! You just need to slip your feet into the fluffy cushion, and pull the built-in leg warmer as tightly as you like, keeping your feet warm and cozy. The cushion also functions as a comfortable pair of slippers, while you lightly roast your feet.

10 Coolest Video Game Ugly Christmas Sweaters

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Whether you’re ready or not, the holiday season is fast approaching.

Chances are, if you’ve been to the store lately, you’ve already seen all the Christmas decorations and gifts on display. I really wish Thanksgiving wasn’t so overlooked, I mean, food is great, but since making a list of Thanksgiving sweaters might be a little too difficult, I’m going to go ahead and give you a list of the coolest Christmas sweaters around.

Not just your typical ugly sweaters with jingle bells and cotton balls, but sweaters that will show off your love of Christmas and your love of video games. Even though Thanksgiving food is great, no one can deny that Christmas and video games combined might just be the best thing ever.

Legend of Zelda Link Ugly Christmas Sweater

This Legend of Zelda sweater, featuring Link, is truly a holiday treat. You may not get the Triforce for Christmas, but this could be just as satisfying. Skip the evil Black Friday villains this year and order this sweater online in the comfort of your pajamas. (Or be like Link and go on an adventure to the mall. It’s up to you.)

Pokemon Pikachu Ugly Christmas Sweater


Pokemon Go is all the rage this year, and no doubt there will be lots of Pokemon gifts exchanged. Opt for this unique, yet adorable, Pikachu sweater. It’ll melt the heart of anyone who wears it. Pika-aww <3

Mario Ugly Christmas Hoodie Sweater


So maybe the classic, “ugly,” Christmas sweater isn’t your thing. No fear, this awesome Mario hoodie is here to make you look cool, geeky, and festive all at the same time! Jump for joy like the jumping man himself. Fun fact: Did you know Mario was originally named Jumpman, before he became the Italian plumber we all know and love?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ugly Christmas Sweater


Turtles in Time is one of the best SNES games created and if there’s one thing I love other than that game, it’s pizza. If there’s one thing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles love, it’s also pizza. If you’re a TMNT fan and a pizza fan, show off your love by wearing this sweater at your next holiday party. Maybe there will be pizza. Anyone hungry?

Jurassic World Ugly Christmas Sweater


I never beat the original Jurassic Park video game, but it’s part of a classic franchise of successful movies that spawned many games, sequels, and all kinds of merchandise. The latest entry, Jurassic World broke all sorts of records upon its release. Prepare for the inevitable sequels by picking up one of these fantastic sweaters! Look how cute that Santa hat is on the T-Rex!

Star Wars Dark Side Helmets Ugly Christmas Sweater


This is actually the first of two Star Wars sweaters I’ve decided to include. The graphic print, rather than the traditional knit look sets it apart from many other Christmas sweaters, and the bow tie element is just the cutest thing. You simply can’t go wrong with Star Wars; it’s perfect for almost any geek out there.

Skyrim Ugly Christmas Sweater


Are you the dragonborn? No matter, this sweater suits any Elder Scrolls or Bethesda fan. You’ll feel warm and cozy wearing this sweater while picking the pockets of townspeople and slaying dragons in the desolate, freezing land of Skyrim.

Fallout Ugly Christmas Sweater


With its simple, immediately recognizable design and logo, this Fallout ‘Happy Holidays’ is the sweater to wear if you’re the type who doesn’t like explaining what video game or movie your clothes came from. Fallout also has the advantage of being one of the most popular series right now, with Fallout 4 released just last year.

Star Wars Yoda Christmas Sweater


The second Star Wars sweater that I couldn’t resist including. “Silent Night, Jedi Night,” get it? “Silent night, holy night? Jedi knight?” Yeah, you probably got it. Anyway, look at that Santa Yoda. I’d love the jolly green jedi to bring me gifts. “A merry christmas, I wish you.”

Pac-Man Christmas Sweater


Colorful, festive, and very 80s esque, this retro blast from the past is great for the nostalgic video game fan. Or the hipster who refuses to play anything besides Atari and NES.

Hopefully, you found some great choices for the gamers in your life. Whether it’s for a holiday party, a Christmas gift, or just a sweater you want to wear yourself all winter long, I think these sweaters are all awesome choices. Have a happy holiday season and keep being a geek!

10 Amazing Action Figures To Gift For Christmas

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Christmas is coming and getting gifts for the geeks in your life can be complicated. Luckily, you can never go wrong with a few cool action figures.Christmas is the one time of the year when we get to ask and give things to the members of our family that they really like, but sometimes it can be hard landing the right present. The Walyou team is aware of that, so we have compiled some of the best action figures you can purchase right now, which are some amazing geeky toys for people of all ages. From action figures for grown ups to gifts for kids, here are some ideas so you can have an easier holiday season.

Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Figurines

 

With the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, now is the perfect time to get back into Star Wars collectibles. Out of the many, many official sets, our favorite right now has to be the Playskool Heroes Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Figurines, which includes the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and Chewbacca figurines along with it. Furthermore, it comes with an R2-D2 figure, sensor dish, cannon, ladder, and label sheet so kids can pretend to be the most charismatic smuggler in the galaxy and adults can expose it anywhere they want.

Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Batcave

One of the big characters making a return this year is Batman, one of the main stars in the upcoming film Batman V Superman. This is a Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super Friends Transforming Batcave for the young ones who are as excited as we are about the caped crusader’s return, and it includes a transforming bat-cave, and Batman and Joker figurines to play in it. It’s currently on sale at $44.99 which saves you $15 USD from the retail price, so this is a great option.

 

Minecraft Core Player Survival Pack Action Figure

Minecraft has become unbelievably huge, and gamers of all ages and backgrounds love it. That is why the Minecraft Core Player Survival Pack Action Figure has become such a hot item for this holiday season,being the star of one of the biggest games of all times. The best part about it, though, is that you can get this figurine for just under $10 USD, making it the perfect gift for the young ones in the family.

POP Marvel: Deadpool Vinyl Bobble-head Figure

Prediction: if 2015 was the year of Star Wars, 2016 will be the year of Deadpool. With an upcoming movie and all, this POP Marvel: Deadpool Vinyl Bobble-head Figure by Funko is meant to become one of the hottest items throughout the year, and we’re sure it will become a highly sought collectible. Get them while they last, you will thank us afterwards. As of now, this figurine costs just under $12 USD.

Power Rangers Dino Charge – Dino Charge Megazord

While all incarnations of the Power Rangers are special in their own right, we always had some special feelings for the Dino Charge Rangers, our favorite team in recent history, for featuring the Dino Charge Megazord, the coolest mecha they have had so far. The mecha can be disassembled into three separate robots featuring three robots. Still, the point is that all three can combine with other figurines from the series into bigger and bigger mechas.

Toy Story Pull String Woody 16″ Talking Figure – Disney Exclusive

This is an incredibly detailed Toy Story Pull String Woody 16″ Talking Figure, a Disney Exclusive featuring the main star from the Toy Story movie series. It is pretty big at 16″ tall, and when you pull the string, it can say up to 19 different phrases at random. It is on sale right now at $25 USD, half off from its regular $50 USD price, so whether you’re a collector or just think someone would like this present during the holidays, now is the time to get it.

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Link Nendoroid

Although there weren’t any home console Zelda games this year, we always have a special place in our hearts for Link. This The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Link Nendoroid is based off of Toon Link as seen in the beloved Wind Waker and the Super Smash Bros series. You can buy this cute figurine at 28% off from its regular price for a grand total of $35.94 USD, which is not bad at all for such a detailed figurine.

Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader 6″ Figure

The Star Wars Black Series by Hasbro recreates some of the most classic figurines that came out along with the original trilogy. These are figurines that are more meant to be cool and classic rather than cute, and might appeal to older collectors. Out of the entire series, our favorite model is absolutely the Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader 6″ figurine, featuring Anakin Skywalker’s alter ego in its most iconic outfit from the original trilogy. You can buy this figurine for just under $30 USD.

Minecraft Diamond Steve Action Figure

We already talked about how much Minecraft means to gamers all around the world, so that is why we also wanted to recommend a second version of the main playable character Steve. The Minecraft Diamond Steve Action Figure features a 2.75″ articulated Steve in Diamond armor, the most durable set from the game, which comes with a removable helmet, diamond block and a sword that fits in his hand. It is on sale right now, and you can get it for $7.19 (40% off).

Funko POP! Marvel: Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure

The Funko POP! Marvel: Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure is the most sought-out Bobblehead figurine right now, and we can’t blame the collectors for this. Groot already stole everyone’s heart in Guardians of the Galaxy and this figurine cranks the cuteness to 11. While you can potentially get the entire cast from the movie for less than $30 USD, we wanted to point this figurine out at $6.99 USD – at this price, it’s a crime to not get it.

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15 Perfect Gadget Ideas for Men

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Getting men presents, whether it’s for your average guy or for the hardcore gadget fan, can be complicated. Aware of this, we put together a list of our favorite gadgets and trinkets that would be enjoyed by pretty much any guy out there. Whether you’re buying gadgets for a father, brother, husband or lover, this list should either land you some incredible stuff, or give you some general ideas of where to go or what type of things to look for.

If you happen to like what you see, click on the image for information on how to buy them!

AGS Wireless Laser Projection Keyboard

If your smartphone is more than a gadget, and a working tool you simply can not work without, it might be time to consider investing in a typing alternative that doesn’t make the whole experience hellish. That’s what virtual keyboards do, project keyboards on your desk so you don’t actually have to lug around one, and type comfortably just like you would in your desktop.

Maverick OT-3BBQ Digital BBQ Thermometer

Some people just know how to get the meat to look and taste the way they want. For the rest of us, we have the option of struggling or using a more scientific approach, and if this second option is what interests you, you have to check out the digital BBQ thermometers. This model we picked is even wireless, so you can even walk around the house while your meat cooks.

A2DP Steering Wheel Bluetooth Hands free Wireless Speakerphone

There are some calls that we just can’t afford to miss, whether we’re at work or in the middle of the freeway, driving. If you happen to find yourself in the second situation, you might want to consider a wireless speakerphone so you don’t have to deal with your smartphone while you drive. We all care, we all want you to be safe, so be sure to check this baby out. Wouldn’t this make a fantastic Christmas present?

Philips Norelco BG2040/34 Bodygroom 7100

Anyone serious about their career in a corporate environment (or pretty much anywhere else) knows the importance of grooming. The process is simple enough, as long as you have the right tools, and by “the right tools”, we pretty much mean only this groomer which will replace your entire stash of trinkets, and this balance between useful and minimalism is the reason why this is one of the best gadgets for men.

RAVPower 16000mAh External Battery Pack Power Bank

Speaking of the ever-present smartphones, it can be quite complicated to run out of juice in the middle of something important, and portable chargers are becoming more and more important in our every day routines. This one in particular is one of our favorite models for being among the fastest charger bays out there, but also having room for more than one phone, which depending on your line of work may mean a lot and add a lot of value.

SWIG Scottish Heritage Flask Gift Set

A very classy gift for the guys in the family who enjoy their drinks. This set includes the SWIG Hip Flask, a Stainless Steel Funnel, SWIG Gift Packaging, and can even be engraved and personalized. This gift is especially good for the proud scotch descendants, here’s your opportunity to reconnect with your heritage!

Atecher Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Wristband for Android & iOS

Not quite a smartwatch, but way beyond a smartband, the Atecher for Android is the perfect gadget for the health conscious. It can be worn to run, swim, cycle, or climb, where it will provide useful information about performance and stuff like heart rate and so on. It also will measure non athletic activities such as sleep quality, and even wake you up as an alarm clock. This model works pretty much with any iPhone or Android phone of the last few years – it’s a fantastic gift for the health conscious in Christmas.

Danby DBC120BLS Beverage Center

A man cave needs to have a place for drinks! We recommend this beverage center for finding the right balance between quantity and size, with its different sized segments that make it easier to sort out your drinks. We claim this is a gadget for men, but no woman can resist a well-stocked fridge, either.

KeySmart – Compact Key Holder

 

One of the worst parts of being an adult is the sheer number of keys we end up holding at any given time. Sometimes, they are not even our house keys, but friends, relatives or whatever else – but no matter. It doesn’t need to be a problem as long as you’re wielding a compact key holder like this.

Flylinktech RD-802 LED Projector

Share your media! This projector works with a variety of devices and connections including HDMI/USB/SD/VGA/AV, and more. This is particularly good to use along with smartphones, and it’s so lightweight you can carry it around without any issues. This is a fantastic gadget for fathers who want to share their digital pictures, or a great gadget for the office that can help with presentations.

Evelots Press Button Self Stirring Mug

This is one of those toys that are so cool you just can’t help but wonder how come you don’t have one for yourself. This mug will stirr its contents with the press of a button, because only a caveman would use a spoon. This should be the norm, and not a novelty gadget.

Omaker M4 Portable Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker

The perfect speaker to use both inside the house and outside of it, the Omaker M4 has some 12 hours of playtime and could easily outlast your smartphone’s battery. With over 33 feet range, you can keep the music going at all times. It might be a good gift now that the holiday season is about to roll over.

Trailer Eyes T-86 GoRidePro Helmet Sport Action Camera

For the extreme sports loving guys out there, this is the perfect way to record their trips and adventures. Whether it is cycling, hiking or climbing, this is the most cost-efficient way to get a great quality camera for the most daring moments.

PlayStation 4 video game console

The PS4 neds no introduction. The best selling console of this generation is not only an incredibly powerful video game machine with games like The Last of Us, The Witcher 3 and Destiny, but also has the potential of becoming the center of your living room thanks to its TV box capabilities and functionalities with Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and more. We might have made this list as gadgets for men, but no matter who you are, this is an investment worth considering.

High-Tech Place Dual Wheel Electric Scooter Galactic Wheels 400

This self-balancing electric scooter is a joy to have around and a fantastic gift for those who enjoy mastering fun toys. It can travel at 10 kmph and provide many, many hours of fun. Wouldn’t this be a fantastic gift for the geekier members of the family?

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Awesome Christmas Gifts For Under $50

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Have a geek in your family that you want to make a bit happier for Christmas? Your boyfriend gets excited by useless Star Wars or Dr. Who toys? If you’re on a tight budget, these might be the answer for you.

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