ULTIMATE SPY WATCH CAMERA: $87.50. Pretty much any gadget with the word "spy" in the title is going to be pretty cool, and the Ultimate Spy Watch Camera is one of the best. To the untrained eye it looks like a standard diver's wristwatch, but on closer inspection, this bad
boy can record up to 60 minutes of video, audio or take about 1200 pictures. It has a USB lead to let you easily transfer pics to your PC. Oh, and it tells time as well. Available from Jaycar.
HELLO KITTY LIGHT-UP MESSAGE BOARD: $49.95. Short of writing up a message in sugar, there's no sweeter way to make your mark than the Hello Kitty Light-up Message Board. Featuring the classic cartoon Kitty, the board has two settings that allow your messages to flash or glow. It can be mounted magnetically on a locker or a refrigerator, or you can just hang it on a wall. You can check out this cute way of communicating at fishpond.co.nz
BREADS OF THE WORLD BREADMAKER: By Tefal, $299.95. There's no better smell wafting from a kitchen than freshly-baked bread. Now you can easily whip up baguettes, buns, brioche, ciabatta and more with Tefal's bread-baking bad boy. It packs 19 cooking programmes, three weight settings and an electronic LCD control panel. A great addition to any lazy chef's cooking arsenal. Available from stoffels.co.nz
SPACE INVADERS CARABINER: $20.99. Well, I'm not sure how safe it would be in a rock-climbing situation but, as for making your keyring look awesome, the Space Invaders Carabiner is the way to go. Just lock it on your keyring, and you'll have hours of retro-gaming goodness at your fingertips. This classic sees you having to blast away 10 levels of aliens to thwart their invasion. If you think you've got the skills, or just a desire to dress up your present keyholding solution, you can find it at iwantthat.co.nz
COMFORT CURVE KEYBOARD 3000: By Microsoft, $49. Sleek, smooth and getting a thumbs up from ergonomists - the Comfort Curve Keyboard is a must-have gadget for those who spend big hours at their computer. It's slim, glossy design saves space while still looking classy. The well-thought-out design helps take the load off your wrists and "easy access" media keys make it a piece of cake to steer your PC. Available in stores nationwide.