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 Mini it The Mini is the perfect car for Hong Kong, small enough to park in all those tiny spaces, and to squeeze in between other traffic. But if you can’t afford the HK$240,000 price tag, dream on with a mini Mini instead. This remote control, retro-style Mini Cooper will help you re-enact all those chase scenes from the Italian Job. Let Santa know it’s available at Marks & Spencer (various locations, 2921 8059) for $250. |
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Chinese believe what you eat is what you get – so if you eat the eyeball of a fish, say, it will improve your eyesight. Gross, huh? But if you’re more altruistic and would rather see how a fish sees than eat it, check out the latest lomography publication, Fisheye Book – Rumble In The Pond. Other than the weird, distorted but funny images, the book features tips and tricks on using the fisheye camera, the history of the 170-degree lens and interviews with a bunch of Lomo maniacs. So for a whole different perspective, order the Fisheye Book from www.lomographyasia.com. |
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Christmas is everywhere, and now you can smell like the season too! Lavera have come up with three Christmas-flavoured shower gels to remind you of mistletoe and mince pies all year round. Available in Christmas Chocolate, Spiced Apple, and Christmas Magic Honey, they are made with organic essential oils and claim to maintain the pH levels of your skin to ensure self-protection against bacteria. Buy them at Watsons (G/F Everest Building, 241-243 Nathan Road, Kowloon, 2835 2460), $150. Or head over to our competitions page to win a set of the three fragrances.
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 Glove it Just how many more accessories do you need for your PS3, PSP, NDS, Xbox, Wii or whatever you have? First you get a nice little case and string, then you need a new controller – and more controllers/joysticks/keyboards for the different games you play. And now these skid-proof gloves – especially made to prevent the controller from slipping out of a Wii user’s hand when battling the big boss or racing a Ferrari. But do you know what makes the best gift for your friend’s lovely gadget? A pair of nice earphones. No one wants to listen to that irritating smashing and crashing from a fellow traveller’s role-playing game on a bus or the MTR now, do they? |
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 Play it The long-awaited new Nintendo game console is finally here. The Wii is already wowing gaming enthusiasts and techno geeks with its ultra-sleek packaging and super-cool remote gaming feature. The infrared sensors in the remote will pick up the movements of your hand and direct the characters on the screen: it’s so awesome, you know you want one for Christmas. Although not officially available in Hong Kong, the Wii can easily be found on the ‘grey market’. Check out www.wii.com for more information on official releases. |
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Like buying a photo album for someone’s birthday, getting your friend a calendar as a Christmas present is a no-no you may have committed many a time. (Remember the ‘Think of me 365 days’ cliché?) But it still works, as long as the calendar looks good. And a calendar with moody yet beautiful Polaroids from Japanese artists Kabo and Masacova will keep your friends happy 365 days round. The artists captured images from all over the world, including the US West Coast, Mexico and Hawaii, and adorned a calendar, a notebook and a tote bag with them. Get yours from www.goodies.now.com.hk with free delivery. |
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