Good Thursday, shoppers. This week in Factoids is rather home-oriented, so if you're looking for Lego cock-rings, well, maybe next week.

First we have these delightful handmade sushi pillows. I know, I know...does the nigiri or the California roll go better with my sofa? Decisions, decisions.

Next we have the end of excuses for NOT stargazing. This Star-Seeker chair both reclines and is motorized, to make your star viewing experience totally passive. It comes with a joystick, so you can always look forward to the time when you get bored and attach wheels to the thing...

We simply adore all things USB, being devout proponents of plug and, er, play...and this vacuum ducky is right up our street. Functional is good, cute is good...cute plus functional is SOLD.

For the kid's room, these butterfly nightlights are not only pretty, they're energy-friendly, for those of you paralyzed by guilt in that arena. These plastic replicas of self-propelled flowers are made up of electroluminescent fabric, ergo will glow in a most mellow fashion when applied to ceilings/walls. And of course plugged in, can't forget that bit. Available where? We're damned if we know...feel free to peruse the creator's mystery-navigation-ed site for clues.

Next, a pretty for those of you with a scholarly bent, the somewhat redundantly-titled Histomap of World History. Suitable for a door hanging, this thinger maps civilization in a "river" style, showing empires as they shrink and swell. Fascinating reading.

And finally, something to help speed you along in your quest for fan-bloody-tastic skin...be ye female or male, good soap is the *only* secret. These Unna & Co soaps are gorgeous, and, as they say, exotic. Mangosteen, charcoal, passion fruit...we'll take one of each, please.

Yes, we promised chitchat about nipple jewelry, but frankly, it's been a pisser of a week already and we need nothing so much as a steaming bath and a frosty martini. Or is it the other way around? Until next week, my Factoid-ees.

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Greetings once again, fellow consumers.

Now, we do not wish to become known as Da Hook Up^TM for all things Lego, but these things sort of just fall into our lap. Meet the Lego Cufflinks. Available in a variety of colors and could rather easily be turned into a nipple piercing. We think.

In keeping with the "wearable toys" theme lately, here's a trinket that proclaims itself to be a Pez Necklace, ie. a small silver ingot resembling a pez candy. We believe it was just a happy smelting accident that the creators have rather cleverly marketed. And good for them.

Another pop cultury trinket is this charming smiley face necklace. All the smileys are represented here, so feel free to acquire multiples and proclaim your geekhood for all to see.

For the home this week, here's a kitschy item that one can take as a warning...or just a timepiece. This Red Devil clock is cute, but that shade of red doesn't go with too many everyday decor schemes.

USB drives come in the most ridiculous array of colors, shapes, sizes possible (and how many of the sodding things do you really need anyway?), yet when something as chock full of geek cred as this Darth Vader USB drive comes along, there you go buying yet another one.

On the fashion front this week, we're going to touch on a passion of ours: shoes. And not just any shoes. That piece of footwear with the oh-so evocative name...PUMPS. Our days of actually wearing such excruciating items are, thankfully, long past, yet we still appreciate beautiful lines, and these babies have them:

This open toe lovely from Enzo just screams Marilyn Monroe, doesn't it? (Better than Marilyn Manson, we say.) And that is the true "Fuck Me Red" shade right there. Accept no substitutes.

Yes, this shoe is from Target. No, it doesn't have to cost $500 to be worth of strutting in down the street of our choice. This beauty lacks the precise copulation shade of red as the Enzo, but it has a 70s supahfly silhouette with that stacked sole that just screams for hotpants.

This sexy bitch from Strutt has a lace accent at the back, which any guy will tell you will make him contemplate undoing it with his teeth. It's also not quite screw-me red, but it's a deeper, heart's blood color, that sort of says, "you just fucked me and now you stabbed me." Intriguing, I promise.

On the vintage front, this gorgeous retro mary jane sort of pump is your wear anything shoe...trousers, flirty dresses, or just stockings and a garter belt, this shoe can do it all. And the lovely arch strap ensures it won't fall off when your feet are in the air. For, you know, whatever reason.

And finally, a pair of ankle boots that we decree are Cool Enough to Wear. In fact, with the lines and sexy red sole on these bitches, it'd be a crime *not* to wear them. With as little as possible.

Well, my shoppers, here again we must part. All this shoe-ery has left us a bit...anxious. We'll see you next week.

Anastasia lives in Florida and may or may not be Imelda Marcos. We'll never tell.

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A good Thursday to you all, consumers. Do we have our Mastercards ready? Good, follow us, then...and no Mister Grabby Hands or Mommy will spank.

Last week's Lego ice trays were such a big hit, we present you this week with another fine Lego product: LEGO® Classic Magnet Bricks. Gorgeous, aren't they? We're a bit disturbed by this "classic" appellation. It kind of infers that they've been available for some time, which is clearly unpossible because *we* never had anything nearly so cool as that. Just the plain old plastic ones. That got lost. Crunched when you accidentally stepped on them. And neverever came in cool colors like violet and acid green. DAMMIT!

Next we have a funky little plate just perfect for slabs of pie, cake, or...er, quiche. Basically anything triangular. And in a nice functional white so there's no unseemly tossing out of the dinnerware due to mismatch woes. There's a great many more fun little money-wasters on that site, too, so do spend a moment or two plowing around.

Here we have a reason to make some of us contemplate renting our sister's toddler for Halloween, just to be able to shove them into this Princess Leia costume. How bloody cute is that, we ask you.

And now something for the pussies...er, felines. For those of you who have cats, you know with painful familiarity how the toy purchased at the pet store is *far* less interesting to the little bastards than the packaging in which it came. And boxes...get out of here, boxes are a cat's Favorite. Thing. Ever. Especially if they have paper in them, that will crackle obnoxiously every time they move. Ergo, the guy who invented this Cardboard Cat Playhouse/Pod Thinger is a certified genius. They can sharpen their claws, climb in, peep out...all the things they love to do most. It's priced about the same as the average carpet-covered scratching post, so no big wallet-breaker there.

In the Factoids tradition of Showing You Things That Aren't Available For Sale, here's a very modern fishbowl by Italian artist Carlo Contin. The concept is that it gives the fishy somewhere to swim to. And since fishy has the brain power of a mushy grape, once he turns to go back to the other side, it's all new to him.

On the Don't You Dare Buy That side of the ledger, this Zevro Coffee Dispenser has to be the most useless piece of crap we've seen in, oh, about ten minutes. Imagine, if you will, fumbling about in the morning, desperate for a hot cup of life-extending java, and having to hoist that thing over your filter, remember how many times you've clicked it..."fuckit, was that three or four?" and actually *hit* the filter with all the grounds. Statistically impossible, says we. Stick with the frigging spoon.

We've neglected fashion somewhat lately, largely due to the orgiastic, er, orgy that was NY Fashion Week. Then London Fashion Week. You get the picture. So, here's a few choice tidbits to make up for it...

First up, a No No. We will never understand the Goth look, never having been either A) that misunderstood, or B) that self-centered. So, if we come across you wearing these tarty little witch boots, we will knock you down and throw foodstuffs at you. Oh what, you're going to get up and chase us? Aheh.

We love that Japanese influence is coming back into vogue in fashion, but weep to think we might have to thank Gwen Stefani for it. This delightful kimono dress is wear-anywhere sort of gear. Good for parties, quiet dinners, shopping, orgies....oops, did I say that again? Sorry.

And finally, catering to those who share our handbag affliction, here's a kitchy little pop culture bag, in a wonderful square shape. The graphic is neither freaky nor overly cartoony, therefore we pronounce it worthy of collecting.

Ok, peoples, that's it, we're at our credit limits for today. Ta until next week!

Anastasia is an impulse shopper from Florida who may or may not have a Lego fetish.

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FACTOIDS- Gizmos, gadgets and the stuff shopping cart dreams are made of. Thursdays, by Anastasia

Happy Thursday, consumers!

First up on our must-have list this week is this Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. Self-billed as "the world's most advanced keyboard," all we know is we must have it.

PerfectStroke key system for the ultimate keyboard feel. Bluetooth wireless and Li-Ion powered. Stylishly sleek with its elegant charging base and backlit controls, the diNovo Edge makes a bold statement.

Must. Have. It. But then our keyboard fetish is fairly well documented so feel free to disregard.

Next up is something every household should have, regardless of the number of children actually in residence: LEGO Ice Bricks. Uh-oh... "Sorry, item is not available in this country." Bloody hell. Er, sorry.

Well, here, have a Vincent Van Gogh action figure instead. He has an easel, paintbrush, mini masterpieces, and best of all, interchangeable "pre-accident" and "post-accident" heads. We think it'd have been more fun for the actual ear to be removable, but we'll take what we can get.

Next are these delightfully girly parasol/umbrella thingers. Suitable for twirling, flirting from beneath, repelling light showers, and stabbing through the heart any would-be rapists. Kicky cute *and* multitasking!

For your refrigerator, some faux-vintage magnetic reminders that you're not just a Mom, you're a Mom That is Not to be Fucked With. We proudly display several of these on our own fridge, including the one pictured.

And finally, our What the Entire Fuck? entry for this week: Shu Uemura DEPSEA WATER. And we quote unto you:

A refreshing mist that can be used anytime over the face, skin, or hair to revive spirits and provide hydration. Depsea water is extracted from 320m below sea level and contains over 60 minerals.

Get the fuck out of here. This is a license to steal money. From stupid people. We don't know whether to castigate them or congratulate them.

That's all for this week. Happy shoplif...er, shopping!

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Greetings, my fellow consumers. Before we get started spending our hard-earned yen, we'd like to take a moment and plug our new favorite website, 100 Words. A theme is posted in the morning, then the regular contributors write 100 words on it. The variety is endless, and it's fascinating to see what they come up with each day...it's like reading an entire book of short stories in 20 minutes or less. Readers are encouraged to contribute, too. They can add their stories in the comment section of the theme post, and the contributors sometimes pluck out a worthy contributor and post them on the main page. So, after you savor the goodies detailed below, head on over there and check out 100 Words.

Well, we hope you all had a good week. We Factoid-ers spent the majority of yesterday trapped in dial-up hell, so we need a little retail therapy and you're bloody well coming along for the ride.

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Greetings, fellow consumers. As I think we all agree, money does not buy happiness, but the spending of it on widgets, gadgets, geegaws and toys, surely does make existence a bit more enjoyable. Let's see what's out there this week to add to our general sense of well-being...

For the home, we have these gorgeous mixed-size aluminum mirrors, perfect for those who really don't care if their tie matches their suit, or for those who enjoy that little flash of fear from catching an unexpected glimpse of movement out of the corner of their eye. Fun for the whole family!

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