Gallery: 20 Great Gifts Under $50
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Death Star Tea Infuser ---------------------- That's no moon. It's a stainless steel orb modeled after the onetime pride and joy of the Imperial fleet. We're still looking for the thermal exhaust port. __$20__ | [Death Star Tea Infuser](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ed08/)
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OXO Good Grips No-Spill Ice Cube Tray ------------------------------------- It stands on its side. No kidding. Fill it with water, lay the silicone lid flat to remove excess liquid, then slide it in vertically between the Ben & Jerry's and frozen peas in your overstuffed, apocalypse-ready icebox. Bonus: no more cubes that smell like last week's leftovers. __$10__ | [OXO Good Grips No-Spill Ice Cube Tray](http://www.oxo.com/p-1203-no-spill-ice-cube-tray.aspx)
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Craftsman Figure Eight Wrench ----------------------------- Because this hydra-headed wrench can handle fasteners in eight sizes, you can jump between jobs without making a toolbox pit stop. __$25__ | [Craftsman Figure Eight Wrench](http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-figure-eight-wrench-metric/p-00932762000P)
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OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Mini Measuring Beaker Set ------------------------------------------------ For Alton Brown types who see the kitchen as their personal chem lab, these nested measuring cups are designed to pour very, very small amounts of liquid—like 0.75 ounces of food coloring—that you really don't want to spill. __$10__ | [OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Mini Measuring Beaker Set](http://www.oxo.com/p-1206-4-piece-mini-measuring-beaker-set.aspx)
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Obsessive-Chef Cutting Board ---------------------------- For those with an inner German design director, this 9 x 12-inch board's grid shows you where to bring down the blade for a medium or small dice, a julienne, and even a fine julienne (for the truly OCD chef). Wash it as many times as you want—we won't tell. __$25__ | [Obsessive-Chef Cutting Board](http://www.foodiggity.com/shop/ocd-chef/)
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Craftsman Bottle Opener ----------------------- Celebrate the completion of your latest project by cracking a cold one using a utensil with a classic tool handle. __$8__ | [Craftsman Bottle Opener](http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-bottle-opener/p-00941626000P?&prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=L2)
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Knock Knock Clump-o-Lump ------------------------ What proto-biologist can resist plush toys that are able to mutate into new species? Each Clump has three interchangeable, zipped pieces, so kids can mix and match to create a tiger-squid-bee or shark-frog-bird. __$25__ | [Knock Knock Clump-o-Lump](http://www.knockknockstuff.com/clump-o-lump/)
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Hella Slingshot --------------- The branch-and-rubber-band catapult of yore has gone artisanal. The Hella is hand-carved from Mora tree limbs and equipped with a natural latex tube sling and a leather pouch for your projectiles. Mr. Wilson's windows don't stand a chance. __$26__ | [Hella Slingshot](http://www.hellaslingshots.com/)
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Black Diamond Magnetron ----------------------- This reinvention of the staid climbing carabiner replaces cumbersome locks with easy-to-open magnets. The result: no-fuss one-handed locking and unlocking. __$25-30__ | [Black Diamond Magnetron](http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/carabiners/magnetron-gridlock-carabiner/)
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The Square ---------- No, it won't handle credit card payments, but this Square has roots in the Valley too. Kickstarted by Apple, Frog Design, and Stanford alums, this BPA-free stainless-steel water bottle unscrews at both ends for easy cleaning, so you'll never again suffer hand cramps from scrubbing the foul-smelling buildup at the bottom. __$40__ | [The Square](http://cleanbottle.com/how-it-works/the-square/)
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Alite Squirrel Mini Pack ------------------------ Ideal for a quick hike, bike, or walk in the park, this twee tote is roomy enough to carry a water bottle, camera, some dog treats, and a hoodie but small enough (8 ounces) that your back will barely feel it. __$30__ | [Alite Squirrel Mini Pack](http://www.alitedesigns.com/squirrel-mini-pack.html)
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Eastern Collective iOS cables ----------------------------- Had enough of Apple's antiseptic whites? These textile-sheathed cables give your devices a rugged, ready-for-anything look. Choose from three striped designs, including the patriotic red, white, and blue. The collective is working on cables for the new Lightning port. __$18__ | [Eastern Collective iOS cables](http://www.easterncollective.com/collectivecables/)
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MakerBot Mixtape ---------------- Leave it to the folks at MakerBot to make mixtapes collectible again. The "tape" is actually a 3-D-printed MP3 player that can hold 2 GB of audio. Just plug in your headphones and press Play. You don't even need your own MakerBot printer (the company will print the player for you). __$25-39__ | [MakerBot Mixtape](http://www.makerbot.com/mixtape/)
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster ------------------------------------- Pro: The highest-capacity Nerf gun ever, with eight clips that hold up to 144 foam slugs you can shoot as far as 75 feet. Con: postbattle cleanup. (Will somebody invent a foam-dart Roomba, already?) __$40__ | [Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster](http://www.hasbro.com/nerf/en_US/shop/details.cfm?R=C8031F5A-5056-900B-10C6-EE6360B5B0E3:en_US)
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