Gallery: Wish List: 42 Things We Want
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### Quarterly.co This new service from the former editor of Good magazine lets you "subscribe" to tastemakers like Alexis Madrigal of *The Atlantic* or Scott Belsky of Behance; every three months you get a gift curated by the person you've chosen to subscribe to. __$25 | Quarterly.co__
Timothy Hogan02g-form-kneeelbow-pads-2
G-Form Knee/Elbow Pads ---------------------- The odd articulated armor in these low-profile knee and elbow pads is filled with a gel that stiffens on impact to absorb up to 90 percent of the energy when you hit the deck. __$50 | [G-Form](http://g-form.com/)__
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Sifteo Cubes ------------ This nifty diversion marries the tactile pleasure of movable blocks with modern technology. Download games and plug the USB dongle into your computer: It wirelessly controls things as you stack, shuffle, and sort the cubes to win. __$150 | [Sifteo](https://www.sifteo.com/product)__
Timothy Hogan04benchmade-915-triage-utility-tool-2
Benchmade 915 Triage Utility Tool --------------------------------- Survivalist stocking stuffer! The sheep's-foot blade doesn't budge when locked, and a hook-shaped safety cutter will slice through the toughest canvas or parachute cord. Caught behind glass? The carbon-tipped window punch can shatter it with a single blow. __$165 | [Benchmade](http://www.benchmade.com/products/915)__
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Oopsmark Wine Rack ------------------ Never break a bottle en route again. Antique brass fasteners attach a leather holster to any 1-inch bicycle frame. We're hoping it holds bourbon, too. __$29 | [Oopsmark](http://oopsmark.ca/)__
Timothy Hogan06iain-sinclair-cardsharp-2-2
Iain Sinclair CardSharp 2 ------------------------- Coolest credit-card-style knife we've seen. Flip open the blade, fold over the sides, and wield the surgical stainless steel to open your pack of beef jerky. __$25 | [Iain Sinclair](http://iainsinclair.com/)__
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Chocomize --------- Give a custom candy bar: Start with dark, milk, or white chocolate, add crunch, like sliced almonds or sunflower seeds, then fruit, spices, candy, bacon, rose petals, even 23-karat gold flakes. __$4.50 and up | [Chocomize](http://www.chocomize.com/)__
Timothy Hogan08burton-method-2
Burton Method ------------- Thanks in part to a carbon and wood core, the insanely light Method has the pop to handle park and half pipe riding but enough give for mellow runs on groomed slopes. It's the best all-around snowboard on the market. __$1,500 | [Burton](http://www.burton.com/)__
Timothy Hogan09libratone-live-airplay-speakers-2
Libratone Live Airplay Speakers ------------------------------- These compact (18.5 x 7.7-inch) speakers connect wirelessly to any iTunes-enabled device to fill the room with 150-watt, amp-driven audio. And the cashmere covers are so plush, you may find yourself petting them. __$699 | [Libratone Live](http://www.libratone.com/live/intro/)__
Timothy Hogan10lomography-sprocket-rocket-2
Lomography Sprocket Rocket -------------------------- The plastic-bodied analog Rocket camera has a wide-angle frame that exposes the film all the way to the edges, out past the sprocket holes. It also lets you rewind the film for arty double exposures. __$89 | [Lomography](http://usa.shop.lomography.com/)__
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Manpacks -------- This subscription service delivers fresh socks, undershirts, shaving kits, even condoms to the guy on your list who needs them most, saving him trips to the laundromat and drugstore. __$14 and up for 3 Months | [Manpacks](http://manpacks.com/)__
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Miniot Cover ------------ This wooden iPad 2 cover with ultrasuede lining rolls back to form a stand for both portrait and landscape views. Custom text engraving is included, but for $21 more, you can get an image. __$70 | [Miniot](https://www.miniot.com/webshop/)__
Timothy Hogan13exotac-nanostriker-2
Exotac nanoStriker ------------------ When your lighter fails, this ferrocerium flint produces a reliable spark. Enclosed in a shell about the size of a pen cap, it's a great cheat for Cub Scouts. __$27 | [Exotac](http://www.exotac.com/)__
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Air Lines --------- Paris-New York. Montreal-Rio. Every flight pattern gets its own line. The result is this stunning 47 x 33-inch graphic poster, offset-printed on heavyweight paper and ready to frame. __$49 | [Air Lines](http://www.lx97.com/maps/)__
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Gilt Taste ---------- The online storefront for any foodie worth their smoked sea salt, this offshoot of Gilt's flash-sale fashion site is both an online marketplace for hard-to-find artisanal eats and a culinary magazine with bylines from the likes of Ruth Reichl and Francis Lam. __Free | [Gilt Taste](http://www.gilttaste.com/)__
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Derringer Cycle --------------- It's got a 49cc motor and can also be pedaled. So is it a motorcycle? A moped? A bicycle? Who cares? We want one. __$3,500 | [Derringer](http://derringercycles.com/)__
Timothy Hogan17blunt-umbrella-2
Blunt Umbrella -------------- With its telescoping fiberglass pole and polycarbonate ribs, this umbrella can hold its shape in tropical-storm gusts of up to 70 mph. The rounded tips prevent inadvertent eye-poking. __$70 | [Blunt Umbrella](http://www.bluntumbrellas.com/products/blunt)__
Timothy Hogan18mudwatt-2
MudWatt ------- The future of clean energy could be in your backyard. Teach kids about electrochemistry by feeding soil samples to energy-producing bacteria that can pump out enough power to light up a small LED. __$45 | [MudWatt](http://www.keegotech.com/ScienceKits/MudWatt)__
Timothy Hogan19obol-2
Obol ---- No more soggy cereal! Keep your Golden Grahams on one side of this plastic bowl's divider and your milk on the other. When you're ready for a bite, scoop a bit from each side. An ergonomic grip lets you scarf on the go. __$20 | [Obol](http://obol.co/)__
Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED20recon-instruments-mod-live-2
Recon Instruments MOD Live -------------------------- This device snaps into your goggles and displays your altitude, speed, location, and even air time. Bluetooth connectivity syncs with your smartphone, so you can compare stats back at the ski lodge. __$399 | [Recon Instruments](http://www.reconinstruments.com/)__
Timothy Hogan21moma-branch-earphone-splitter-2
MoMA Branch Earphone Splitter ----------------------------- This tree-branch-shaped accessory splits your headphone jack three ways, allowing *three people to rock out to a single* MP3 player. __$10 | [MoMa](http://www.momastore.org)__
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Biegert & Funk Qlocktwo Touch ----------------------------- Timeless. Literally. This 5.3-inch-square alarm clock spells out the hour in plain English (or French, Italian, Spanish, German, even Arabic) by shining LEDs through a stainless steel, anodized aluminum, or polished acrylic glass front. Touch its face to snooze. __$600 | [Biegert & Funk](http://qlocktwo.com)__
Timothy Hogan23nerf-vortex-praxis-blaster-2
Nerf Vortex Praxis Blaster -------------------------- The disc ammo in Nerf's newest line of guns flies farther and truer than the familiar foam darts, and modders will love the interchangeable stocks, sights, and magazines. __$25 | [Nerf](http://www.hasbro.com/nerf/en_US/shop/details.cfm?R=BD09B281-5056-900B-1089-639A0C58B2C2:en_US)__
Timothy Hogan24levis-511-commuter-series-jeans-2
Levi's 511 Commuter Series Jeans -------------------------------- Is that a bike lock in your pants, or ... why yes, yes it is. In addition to reflective strips on the cuffs and pedal-friendly stretch fabric, Levi's bike-specific jeans come with a strap on the waistband for carrying U-locks. __$78 | [Levi's](http://us.levi.com/home/index.jsp)__
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UP by Jawbone ------------- This wristband and the accompanying mobile app track movement, sleep, and nutrition. The system also gives recommendations for getting and staying healthy. __$99 | [Jawbone](http://jawbone.com/up)__
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Original Apex 37 ---------------- This longboard's spring-loaded trucks help you carve on concrete. Carbon inlays ensure that the deck will withstand years of bombing hills. __$279 | [Original Skateboards](http://www.originalskateboards.com/)__
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Star Wars: The Blueprints by J. W. Rinzler ------------------------------------------ There are enough Star Wars books to line the walls of the Jedi Academy, but J. W. Rinzler, executive editor at Lucasfilm, has collected such stirring content from all six movies — including original sketches of the Death Star — that it'll have both Skywalker scholars and casual fans salivating. __$500 | [Star Wars](http://www.theblueprintsbook.com/)__
Timothy Hogan28visual-complexity-mapping-patterns-of-information-by-manuel-lima-2
Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information by Manuel Lima ----------------------------------------------------------------- From genealogical patterns in medieval tapestries to the math behind fractals, Lima, a senior UX design lead for Bing, shows how designers turn complex patterns into compelling artwork. __$50 | [Manuel Lima](http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/book/)__
Timothy Hogan29cult-of-lego
The Cult of Lego by John Baichtal and Joe Meno ---------------------------------------------- There are elaborate projects aplenty to ogle in this perky homage to the toy brick (remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler with working conveyor belt!). But the real treat is the stories about the slavish devotion the hobbyists and AFOLs (adult fans of Lego) lavish on their plastic masterpieces. __$40 | [Cult of Lego](http://www.amazon.com/Cult-LEGO-John-Baichtal/dp/1593273916)__
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Out of Print ------------ For every literary-themed t-shirt or iPhone case you buy from Out of Print, the company will donate one book to Books for Africa. __$28-35 | [Out of Print](http://outofprintclothing.com/)__
Timothy Hogan31aether-pinnacle-2
Aether Pinnacle --------------- The Pinnacle may look like it's just a very nice hoodie. But it's a technological masterpiece, made of stretchy, wind- and waterproof wonder fabric created by Swiss textile wizard Schoeller. The trim silhouette is cut for athletes, and a bonded fleece liner keeps you toasty on cold days. __$495 | [Aether](http://www.aetherapparel.com/)__
Timothy Hogan32grace-digital-audio-eco-terra-speakers-2
Grace Digital Audio Eco Terra Speakers -------------------------------------- Seal your media player (and cash, keys, etc.) inside the Eco Terra's watertight compartment and you've got a beach- and boat-ready boombox. It even floats. __$600 | [Grace Digital](http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/)__
Timothy Hogan33minox-digital-classic-camera-5-1-2
Minox Digital Classic Camera 5.1 -------------------------------- Made by the same guys who built the CIA's silver spy cams in the 1940s, this pint-size digital camera packs 5.1 megapixels and style to spare. Add a fedora and a trench coat to the package and your giftee can pose as Sam Spade. __$250 | [Minox](http://www.minox.com/index.php?id=3958&L=1%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D%27)__
Timothy Hogan34desk-pets-tankbot-2
Desk Pets TankBot ----------------- Robotic helicopters win points for showmanship, but some situations require taking the office by land. Charge the TankBot via USB, then use your phone to control it—or let it run riot on its own, scaring unsuspecting coworkers with its light-up eyes and sound effects. __$150 | [Desk Pets](http://www.mydeskpets.com/tankbot/)__
Timothy Hogan35disneypixar-cars-2-appmates-2
Disney/Pixar Cars 2 AppMates ---------------------------- The app is free. What you stuff in your nipper's stocking is a pair of Cars 2 characters, like Finn McMissle and Lightning McQueen. Junior holds one of the toy automobiles down on your iPad screen and sensors on the undercarriage communicate with the app to rev a cartoon around a track. __$20 | [Disney](http://disney.go.com/index) / [Pixar](http://www.pixar.com/)__
Timothy Hogan36grace-digital-audio-victoria-2
Grace Digital Audio Victoria ---------------------------- Combining old-school looks with new-school features, the Victoria fully integrates Pandora and allows you to control it with your iPhone through a free remote app. __$230 | [Grace Digital](http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/victoria-retrowriter-vinyl-andor-aux-to-cds-gdic2cdrw-p-37.html)__
Timothy Hogan37beklina-wood-tea-canister-2
Beklina Wood Tea Canister ------------------------- It takes Japanese artisans a year to hand-lacquer and engrave each of these 8-inch-tall cherrywood tea canisters. There's no better way to keep your genmaicha fresh and dry. __$220 | [Beklina](http://www.beklina.com/product_info.php?pName=japanese-wood-tea-canister)__
Timothy Hogan38mclk12-mcintosh-mantle-clock-2
MCLK12 McIntosh Mantle Clock ---------------------------- Those needles aren't measuring watts. This is a clock, styled like a classic McIntosh stereo amp — complete with an identical faceplate and the pleasant feedback of precision analog gauges. __$1,500 | [McIntosh](http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=Accessories&ProductId=MCLK12)__
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Plumen 001 ---------- This CFL looks sculptural enough to be featured in the MoMA store (yet uses 80 percent less energy than a standard incandescent). __$30 | [Plumen](http://plumen.com/)__
Timothy Hogan40da-vinci-catapult-2
Da Vinci Catapult ----------------- Lay siege to pets, kids, or the neighboring cubicle. A working model of da Vinci's 15th-century design, this spring-powered wooden weapon assembles in an hour and can launch a clay ball (included) up to 14 feet. __$20 | [Da Vinci Catapult](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/e250/)__
Timothy Hogan41digitech-industries-2-7-inch-video-microscope-2
Digitech Industries 2.7-inch Video Microscope --------------------------------------------- This 200X digital scope magnifies spores in vivid color on a 2.7-inch LCD, then lets you capture stills and record video. __$149 | [Digitech](http://www.digitech-i.com/)__
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Charity: Water -------------- Instead of buying presents this year, donate money for building wells in drought-ravaged lands. $100 a month will give a family of five clean water, and your friends get a feel-good card. __[Charity: Water](http://www.charitywater.org/)__
