We all know someone who defies explanation and categorization. We also know we must normally buy gifts for these people when we haven't the faintest idea what to get them. Well look no further for I have found five unique gifts that will knock the socks off anyone you know. All of the gifts may not suit all of the Uniques in the world but you are bound to find one that does here.

- Khet The Laser Strategy Game - Lasers and strategy? It might be a strange combination, but it's a winner! What is not to love in this game of skill and thought. Hours of entertainment and fun. Khet combines carefully planned strategy with sci-fi laser blasting in a fun but tricky board game of shifting geometric tactics. Carefully maneuver your mirrored pieces around the playing field to establish a blast path from your laser to your opponent's Pharaoh while you simultaneously protect your own Pharoah. But beware! Your own mirrors can be used against you! It's fun for two players of any age. Includes 24 pieces and rule book. Requires 4 AAA batteries, included. ($39.97)



- R/c Inflatable Sumo Wrestling Game - Oh man! Talk about a cool way to waste some serious work time. I can't think of anything that I have seen that is a strange or as cool as this lately. Titanic Sumo practitioners clash with remarkable speed and grace while encouraging cries of "Hakkeyoi!" and "Nokotta!" rise from the crowd. It's a stirring blend of history and tradition... OK, not really... it's actually a pair of inflated vinyl wrestlers that zoom about in hilarious bobbly battles that will have you in stitches. The directional radio controllers shout out in Japanese while you try to to direct your inflated vinyl wrestler. If you topple your opponent or knock him out of the ring, you win! Each set includes 2 wrestlers and 2 controllers so you and a friend can stage your own "honbasho" (grand tournament). Requires 4 AA batteries and 2 9V batteries, not included.($49.97)



- USB Missile Launcher - For those that wish to closely guard that airspace over their PC or cubicle this is the perfect gift. Some times we all need some defensive posturing to secure our workplace. But never back down from a threat and launch all missiles when necessary! This high-tech air-superiority system gives you super-power control of the airspace in and around your cubicle. Armed with three air-powered missiles which you can target and fire using your PC, your borders can be secured and your homeland defended. The missiles have a 15-foot range so they're perfect for pre-emptive shock and awe strikes of nearby cubicles if you suspect them of developing WCDs. Mission accomplished! Includes 3 foam missiles and control software. Requires Windows 2000/XP. ($39.97)



- Working Wood Trebuchet Kit - If the missile launcher is too high tech for His or Her Uniqueness then you need to get medieval on their buttocks, and what is more medieval than a TREBUCHET! Expand your kingdom one cubicle at a time with these working replicas of one of the most infamous and powerful siege engines: the trebuchet. When completed, the mighty trebuchet can shoot a ball of soft clay more than 25 feet! Lay seige to your entire department with this formidable weapon and mercilessly crush cubicle uprisings. Includes all needed parts and soft modeling clay for projectiles. Requires a knife and wood or white glue for assembly. ($34.95)



- Singing Magnets - No it's not twin Morks from Ork landing pods. It's a unique way to celebrate the liberation of the workspace after the missile-trebuchet battle. A pair of singing magnets, but keep them away from the computer monitor and hard drives or you'll be singing the blues. They dance, spin and even "sing"! When you toss them in the air they come together making a bizarre vibrating "song" that resembles the sound of an insect. They make unique conversation pieces, are great for relieving stress and they're endlessly fascinating. ($7.99)





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