It’s that time of year again: Time to fork over your hard earned cash for fruitcakes and festive sweaters in the name of “Holiday Cheer.” But what to do when you’re stuck for ideas, buying for the friend who has everything, or suffering over the endless online selections? Team Brick is here to help! Maybe you won’t want to get any of this stuff for YOUR friends, but at least you’ll know what to get for us.

Isabel’s Wish List:

The Classic Tory Burch Reva Ballerina Flat One of the more adorable flats I’ve seen in fashion. Pair these flats with any type of wardrobe, casual or a professional look. Available in several different colors. Purchase online at
http://www.toryburch.com for $195.00.

Everyday Food From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living I looked through this cookbook at Barnes & Noble this past weekend and was amazed with its beautiful photography and easy-to-follow directions. This one should definitely be in your kitchen. Found this in the store or online at Barnes & Noble for $17.41 and amazon.com for $16.47. I think it’s a little cheaper to buy online than in the store.

The Jason Bourne Collection Released this past Tuesday, I found a great bargain in the Sunday paper for the DVD set at Best Buy for only $34.99. Who wouldn’t want Matt Damon on her TV screen? He is the 2007 Sexiest Man Alive!

Snowshoe Mountain This would be a fantastic surprise for your significant other. Book a few nights during the midweek for cheaper deals and have a romantic getaway. Call Snowshoe Mountain for the latest packages and deals at 1-877-441-4FUN or online at http://www.snowshoemtn.com.

Seven For All Mankind Pricey, yes. But these jeans will make anyone’s ass look great. I’m wanting one with the new Seven design on the back pockets. Find Seven jeans at Nordstrom or Need Supply Co. in Carytown. Should preferably buy in-store since jeans tend to run long and will probably need alterations for shorter frames. Price varies from $148+.

Dwayne’s Wish List:

iCarta iPod Stereo Dock and Bath Tissue Holder So my wife keeps talking about getting a small iPod player for the bathroom. Don’t think this is what she’s been talking about but I want it! Purchase online at amazon.com for $64.89.

Henckels Twin Cuisine 8-Piece Set Have you ever used a knife and was amazed by how effortlessly it cuts? These will do the trick. Can cut through fingers like butter! Found locally at Williams-Sonoma or online at williams-sonoma.com for $299.95.
planet earth. If you’ve seen this series on Discover Channel then you’ll know exactly why I want this. Beautiful images I’ll never get to see in real life and original narration by David Attenborough. Found locally at Circuit City and online at circuitcity.com for $69.99.

Flyvogs |  Samm This is the first pair of hi-tops I’ve wanted since I was eleven. Retro styled kicks with attention to detail only found in a Fluevog shoe. Made from all rich leather materials from Portugal. Found online at fluevog.com for $219.

WEEN Tickets! Finally! I’ve been waiting years for them to come to town and finally they’ll be here at Toad’s Place on January 24. Should be a great show. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. You can pick up advance tickets at Plan 9, BK Music or Richmond Harley-Davidson.

The R2-D2® Home Theater System The ultimate gift for your beloved Star Wars geek!...or…um…me! R2 boasts a DLP projection system (from his radar eye no less!) that will display movies, TV shows and video games at 1024x768 resolution. He has hardware to play DVDs, CDs and a docking station that fits most iPods. All of this and he has full movement forward, backward, left, right and pivots at the push of a button on the Millennium Falcon® remote control. Can be purchased online at hammacher.com for $2,799.95.

Editor’s Pick:

iMainGo
  The selling point to this is “Small System, Huge Sound!” and it describes this gadget perfectly! I’m usually a doubter when it comes to the small portable speakers but where most sound hollow, the iMainGo actually packs a punch! Perfect for camping, a picnic or just for keeping your tunes with you in a protective case. Just plug in your iPod and go!  Great…now I’m going to have to buy one if it doesn’t magically appear in my stocking this year. Found locally at f.y.e. and Target for $49.99.

Mau’s Wish List:

Dissected KAWS Companion Figure You might find one in Tokyo or maybe even in NY. The 4-foot companion is even harder to find and you will need at least $2,000. Good luck. http://www.original-fake.com

MARS-1 Mescalito print Limited Edition of 50 Giclee prints signed and numbered by MARS-1. I would prefer a painting, but this is more affordable. $140 at http://www.mars-1.com

World Cup 2010 tickets. The next FIFA Soccer World Cup will be hosted by South Africa in 2010. Not sure how much this will cost total, but there is plenty of time to save up some dinero.
http://www.fifa.com

Canon EOS 30D I need a good midrange digital SLR to take photos in South Africa. The 8.2 Megapixels and 18mm-to-55mm lens should do the trick. Only $939.95 - $1,399.99.
http://www.canon.com

AIR MAX 90 NIKEiD. So many colors to choose from on the NIKE website. This color scheme is pretty sweet. http://www.nike.com $130.00

Tod’s Wish List:

A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book
I’m a snoop at heart and the PostSecret series allows me to peruse the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking confessions sent in anonymously from people around the world.  Purchase locally at Chop Suey Books for $27.95.
SEE ALSO: Found Magazine #5 for $5.00.

The Andy Milonakis Show: Season 2
Andy, the over-grown man-child, collects his laugh-out-loud funny skits, surreal short films, amusing pranks that originally aired on MTV2. One part Punk’d. One part PeeWee’s Playhouse. All parts awesome!  Purchase locally at Plan9 for $26.99.

The Venture Bros: Season 2
The continued adventures of hapless twins Hank and Dean Venture. Each hilarious episode stands on its own, but it’s the overall story arcs that really tie the series together. Season two culminates in a Battle Royale against arch-enemy the Monarch and guest stars David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Klaus Nomi. Purchase locally at Plan9 for $29.99.

Classic Arcade Games
Sure, I’ve got the a closet full of old Atari games, the collected hits of Konami and Capcom for my Playstation and a SNES emulator on my computer, but an actual-factual, stand-up, stand-alone arcade game has been on my Christmas list since I was a tot. Purchase locally at Games People Play
for $750-$3,000.

Dough-Nu-Matic
Perhaps you weren’t paying attention when I reviewed this amazing new product a few weeks ago. This counter-top contraption makes a dozen bite-sized doughnuts in under six minutes. Krispy Kreme be damned! Available online at SkyMall.com for $129.99.

Give a Goat! 
No one in my family ever tells me what they want for Christmas and I’m tired of spending money on things they don’t like or won’t use. This year I’ve threatened to get them all goats. They won’t actually GET the goat, it goes to some underprivileged country like Goathuania where it can nourish a family with milk and cheese. Available online at worldvisiongifts.org for $75.00