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Hip gifts for kids. Who's the coolest uncle or aunt? Only the kids can decide, but something from this page could tip the balance in your favor.

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VW Camper Van tent

Based on the 1965 VW Camper Van, and pretty close to life size. This YouTube video shows how to set it up and what it looks like on the inside, although the video's music is not as groovy as we would have expected. details

Rearview spy glasses

People behind you will never know that you're watching them when you wear these shades that have built-in mirrors to see what's behind you. And, they look pretty cool even without their special powers. details

Tattoos for babys

What a badass little baby, at least temporarily. Some of the tattoos are a bit more risqué than others. Removable with soap and water. details

Nomskulls cupcake molds

Make cupcakes that look like skulls, then follow the included recipe to add a frosting brain. Alas poor Yorick, you sure look tasty! details

Blue Vespa rocker

Maybe you shouldn't get it—it's just too cute. It might help if you played some early Who really loud. details

Message Maker sour bubble gum candy roll

Remember those Dyno label makers where you would turn a wheel to pick each letter and print raised words on a sticker? This is like that, but for gum instead of stickers! Three gum flavors available. details

Zombie baby bib

Very cute, but raises an important question: if you're not old enough to walk, can you qualify among the walking undead? details

Big Fat Little Lit

Compilation from the series that included "Strange Stories for Strange Kids." Edited by Art Spiegelman, featuring Maurice Sendak, Jules Feiffer, David Sedaris, and more. Get it for your favorite strange kid. details

A Hole is to Dig

Dig it. details

XYZ alphabet blocks

A is for Afro (on a fat white guy), J is for Jackalope, Q is for Quicksand... all the usual stuff, with excellent artwork on solid wooden blocks. details

The Girls' Guide to Rocking

"How to start a band, book gigs, and get rolling to rock stardom." Parts of the cover look goofy ("write a rad song") but if Joan Jett endorses it, we can't argue. details

Count ketchup spread head

Is it a crazed vampire with blood dripping from his fangs, or a hard plastic replacement for most ketchup bottle sizes that lets you dispense ketchup from the fangs? The latter. details

Chopstick Kids

It's like training wheels for chopsticks, helping kids learn how to use them. Available in pink and red. details

Kids' fake tattoo sleeve

This must-have for the part-time badass is now available for kids! Grandma and grandpa will just flip out. details

Headphone bib

Whether your little one is banging the wheels of steel or strained sweet potatoes and applesauce, with this bib on he or she will clearly be the mixmaster setting the tone for the appreciative crowd. details

Cool Aid Man "OH, NOOO!" T-shirt

Available in men's, women's, and kids' sizes—and as a hoodie! details

Anime eyes glasses

My, what big eyes you have! Vendor sez "Buy a bunch so you and your friends can act out your own anime and post it online, because that’s how it’s done." These would look great with a simple white racing helmet. details

The Silly Book by Stoo Hemple

1961 was truly the year of the Boodleheimer. Well, it should have been. "Now you have to sing it again or else you will turn into a bathtub." details

Run DMC toddler T-shirt

It's tricky! And very cute. details

Food Fighters party picks

These rugged, reusable, food-safe soldiers will make any plate of hors d'ouevres or children's meal look far more dramatic. details

Lil' King Wiggie Baby Wig

Awww! How cute is that! Suitable for posing as other classic rockers of Elvis's time as well. details

"With our powers combined we are... Platypus" T-shirt

Available in men's, women's, and kid's sizes. And hoodies! details

Muncha Libre cookie cutter & stampers

How to make lucha libre cookies: punch out the cookie and stamp on the face with this muy fantastico kit, then use different colored frostings to color each one. We suggest that you listen to Los Straitjackets while doing so. details

Ghostbusters proton pack backpack

Backpack version of a movie prop so cool that it has its own Wikipedia page. But remember the words of Dr. Peter Venkman: "Why worry? Each one of us is carrying an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back." details

Batman bathrobe

When your child isn't in Batman mode, this terrycloth bathrobe will encourage a definite "Bruce Wayne relaxing at home" effect. details

Reptilian Mad Max backpack

Look like a strange reptile as you carry your books and other school necessities in this prehistoric-looking backpack. Adjustable padded shoulder straps with joining ladder strap and breathable pack pads provide comfort between the backpack and body; also includes two exterior zippered side pockets and an interior zippered pocket. details

Electronic drum kit shirt

Tap the drums on the shirt's picture and hear them. Lay down a fat beat. Need proof? Watch the video. Also available in kid's sizes. details

Keep On Suckin' snap suit

For a 6 - 12 month old baby to chill in. And what an excellent font. details

Color-changing bike wheel light

Pimp your two-wheeled ride: ride at a good speed and your wheel looks like a glowing circle. These LED lights on the spokes of one wheel looks great, but on the spokes of both wheels and you will look like you rode right out of either Tron movie. Requires two 3V Lithium 2016 coin-cell batteries (included). details

Little Vampire Pacifier

What a cute little bloodsucker! And if you want a cool Halloween costume for your baby that isn't a lot of trouble, this is perfect. details

Hot Wheels ZipBin wheelie backpack

This 11" x 4" backpack includes a "play mat," one Hot Wheel car, and room for plenty more. details

The Manga Guide to Databases

Tico the fairy teaches Princess Ruruna how to design a relational database, understand the entity-relationship model, use SQL, make it more efficient and secure... all as a manga comic book! details

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes

Almost 23 pounds! details

Constructive eating plate and utensils

Turns eating into a heavy construction project on a kid-sized scale. Each eating utensil is a little construction vehicle (Fork Lift Fork, Front Loader Spoon, Bulldozer Pusher), and the plate has little ramps, and it's all dishwasher safe. details

Filming the Undead: Make Your Own Zombie Movie

Makeup, special effects, lighting, props, marketing, promotion—how to do it all. details

Bad Ass baby pacifier

Who's the cutest little bad ass? Real pacifier complies with all relevant safety regulations. details

"Mexican Standoff" T-shirt

The enternal struggle between rock, paper, and scissors comes to a stalemate. Available in men's, women's, and kid's sizes. And hoodies! details

Enchanted unicorn bandages

Don't settle for regular unicorn bandages. Magical healing powers, unless you're allergic to latex. details

1961 Fisher Price chatter phone

Pull it by the string, the eyes move up and down; dial numbers on the colorful rotary phone... a classic. details

"Mixed Martial Arts and Crafts" T-shirt

You don't get to start work on pottery until you are a black belt. Available in men's, women's, and kid's sizes. And hoodies! details

Squier Mini Strat

3/4 size, also available in black, which may look cooler, but red Strats can look cool too. details