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This Blaux Blast Auxiliary mini air cooler is making waves across the internet right now, and for good reason. It isn’t a traditional air conditioning unit–or even a traditional mini air conditioning unit. This funky, retro-styled personal air cooler uses “water AC curtain” technology to deliver a natural, humidity-balanced cool that won’t dry you out.
This mini air cooler comes with a soakable and freezable filter that adds an extra humidity-controlled cool breeze wherever you need it. The Blaux Blast Auxiliary comes with customizable mood lighting, and an ultra quiet fan so it’s perfect for the bedroom, office, or really–anywhere!
We love the natural, comfortable cooling offered by this tiny unit. Much more refreshing than a traditional AC unit.
BLAST AUXILIARY PORTABLE AC, LIKE A SMALL PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER THAT USES ICE AND WATER – Blaux Evaporative Air Cooler is an ultra-portable fan rechargeable with USB. Use the optional humidifier for ice-cool air and ultimate personal cooling. Blaux mini portable cooler has a unique rapid-cooling feature. Unlike a portable AC air conditioner, Blaux AC (air cooler) uses a water curtain that you freeze to chill the air in your personal space. Blast portable AC your personal air.
CLEAN & COOL INDOOR AIR COOLING WITH AIR FILTER – Feel refreshed and revitalized with this unique portable desktop fan with water AC curtain. Unlike a traditional indoor air conditioner, the water cooling fan cleans the air around you by removing dust and hair, making sure you breathe easy, with every breath. Forget about the awkward room-to-room air conditioners you need to wheel everywhere. Blast ultra portable AC (air cooler) is compact, cordless cooling!
SMALL PORTABLE AIR COOLER – The misting fan portable design makes on-the-go cooling a breeze! The portable fans battery operated cooler is a Small AC or “Personal Air Cooler” that’s lightweight, easy to carry, and has a compact design. It’s the perfect little office fan or personal cooling device for anywhere you need a fresh breeze on-demand. Free yourself from bulky ac units and not-so-portable air conditioners with fresh, on-demand ice-water fans for cooling.
ULTRA QUIET AIR COOLER – Create your own purified oasis with the mist mister feature. Blaux Portable Evaporative Cooler runs near silent and has a selection of custom mood lights, which creates a soothing and relaxing atmosphere with a touch of a button. Blast AC is like having your own portable air conditioning unit. It’s the perfect portable mini air cooler for personal use, anywhere you need an ice fan air cooler for clean, fresh comfort.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY POWERED BREEZE MAX PORTABLE COOLER – Blaux Air Cooler is where sleek, contemporary design meets powerful technology, fitting into any space with ease. The portable battery operated air cooler has got a 2000 mAh Battery & built-in USB charging port. An ice-cool USB battery fan with the cooling force of a portable ac unit. You just power it up with a power bank or socket anywhere you go. Add the battery powered cooler to your cart today!
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best all-around video game platforms to be launched in recent years. Portability, quality gaming titles, solo and multiplayer options. It’s no wonder it’s done so well in sales.
The 8Bitdo Zero 2 controller fills the gap left by only having two controllers attached to each Switch console. These replacement or auxiliary controllers are perfect for multiplayer parties, or if you desire an old-school controller style to take down your video game nemesis… you know… your child.
With simple Bluetooth connectivity, you can use this controller with a Switch, Android device, Windows, MacOS and more. Great multi-function controller, for a low cost.
🔥【Mini Size】 Zero 2 is key chain sized blue-tooth controller,lightweight and compact, just 20 grams,easy to carry,play any game, anywhere.
🔥【Wide Compatibility】Compatible with Switch, Windows, Android, macOS and more.
🔥【Long battery life 】Boasts a rechargeable lithium ion battery with 8 hours of play time，1-2 hours charge.
🔥【Made for 2D games】Easily pair your controller as an X- input or D-input device via Bluetooth.
Full functioning sport camera, the size of your thumb!
One of the best, new mountable video cameras on the market. A perfect sports camera for mounting on a helmet, bike, hat, etc. This high-powered, 64GB camera weighs only 1 oz, and is about the size of your thumb. It is truly tiny and lightweight.
This camera produces high-quality 1440p video footage, including built-in “FlowState” stabilization for better video while on the move.
This kit comes with a small, portable case that doubles as a charger; a tripod/pivot stand; charging cord; easy clip; magnetic pendant. Grab the kit and you’re good to go.
Tiny and Mighty: Thumb-sized action camera that weighs just 1 oz. Uses a powerful 1/2.3” image sensor to shoot crisp 1440p video. Rugged and waterproof to 13ft.
Mount Anywhere: Wearable camera design. Mount GO 2 anywhere with its magnetic in-the-box accessories and shoot hands-free.
FlowState Stabilization: Image stabilization and horizon leveling algorithms keep your video steady no matter where you mount GO 2. Action sport ready.
Multi-Use Charge Case: Comes with a pocket-sized case that’s also a charger, remote control and tripod all in one. Extends battery life up to 150 minutes.
In the Box: 1x Insta360 GO 2(64GB), 1x Charge Case, 1x Lens Guard (pre-installed), 1x Magnet Pendant, 1x Pivot Stand, 1x Easy Clip and 1x Type-C Charge Cable.
Ghostbusters is one of the most iconic comedy movies to come out of the 1980s–and that’s saying something. The brilliant ensemble cast, impressive special effects, and paranormal subject matter put Ghostbusters into a class of its own at the time. Over the years the movie has spawned sequels, remakes, games, toys, and collectibles.
Our friends at RP Minis have an amazing collection of miniature, licensed collectibles. They create high quality, true-to-life miniatures that always deliver on detail on function.
RP Minis has created two of our favorite Ghostbusters collectibles–and they are awesomely tiny. These are the perfect gift for any Ghostbusters fan, collector, or toy-lover.
“Excuse me, Egon, you said crossing the streams was bad…”
This collectible Proton Pack set comes with an interactive proton pack replica, and a miniature book of full color Ghostbusters stickers and decals. The proton pack is complete with lights and sounds–engage the proton pack wand to see it glow and emit the classic Ghostbusters sounds effects.
Officially licensed movie collectible, perfect for even the most die-hard fans!
“Okay, I’m opening the trap. Don’t look directly at the trap.”
This officially licensed Ghostbusters Ghost Trap is a great way to bring a bit of the movie’s magic to your home–or even your pocket! This tiny, 4-inch Ghost Trap is designed as an exact miniature replica of the movie prop.
For a little replica, this one packs a punch. It comes with moving doors that operate at the touch of a button; interior and exterior lights that respond to the motion of the doors; sound effects to compliment the theme, and a miniature sticker book with decals for the Ghost Trap as well as other Ghostbusters stickers.
Check the Amazon reviews for more photos and videos of this kit in use.
Looking for a gift for a first-time desk jockey? Worried that the transition to a desk job is going to leave them with too much energy? Worried about keeping fit?
If someone you know is moving from a manual labor job into a desk job, they might be a little concerned about these things. Let them know you’re thinking of them with a little desk toy to keep them going.
Check out these funny miniatures for anyone who is starting a new desk job, and needs a little fun.
A great gift for anyone who needs to show their coworkers how strong they are! Perfect for the athlete or manual laborer-turned-desk-jockey. Sure to get a laugh out of anyone who’s worried about their strength declining–or not being put on proper display.
This mini strongman model is constructed of high-quality materials and comes with stellar reviews.
An increasingly sedentary lifestyle, combined with everyday stress, are two of the biggest factors affecting the health of adults today! This miniature weightlifting kit may not actually fix the first issue, but it will definitely help to relieve stress!
This funny little kit is made of high quality metal and rubber pieces, and comes complete with a workout guide, and a finger-sized sweatband. A great gift for the fitness-minded.
Another great kit from our pals at RP Minis, this desktop boxing set comes with a paid of fingertip boxing gloves, and a miniature “heavy” bag to work out your aggressions on. It also comes with a miniature rule book, so nothing gets too out of hand. This is a great one for anyone who might need to blow off a little steam every now and then.
Stretch and relax with this miniature yoga kit for your fingers. Enjoy the benefits of a soothing yoga session without leaving your desk.
Strap the finger yoga pants on, explore the miniature booklet of hand poses, and utilize the yoga mat and blocks to really get your namaste on. A great gift for anyone who would rather be at the yoga studio than at work…
Everyone needs a break from work every now and then. Whether you work from home, or in an office setting, spicing up your desk with a little bit of fun-and-games is a great way to build relationships, ease anxiety or tension, and get the creative juices flowing.
We’ve compiled our favorite desktop games and sports, perfect for a professional desk, but also great for service counters, waiting rooms, or as kids’ toys or travel games!
Perfect for…
Stocking stuffers
Office Secret Santa
A pick-me-up for a coworker or friend
These are some of our recent favorites — all high-quality products, worth the price! We’ll update with more options as we uncover them.
This miniature fingertip weightlifting set is the perfect gag gift for anyone moving from a physical job to a more sedentary desk job. The kit even comes with a little workout manual to keep them on their game.
This set from RP Minis is surprisingly high quality, with real metal (and rubber) pieces.
This is another great gift for someone who craves the outdoors but is often shackled to a desk or other indoor job. This kit comes complete with a soft “grass” mat that makes you feel like a tiny bit of you is outside.
This is another great kit from RP Minis, which means it’s high quality (durable resin balls, with authentic bocce ball etching), and comes with a great little book on the subject. This kit comes with everything you need to play a real game, with two or four players.
For the folks in your life (or at work) who could benefit from some active relaxation techniques…
This little kit includes hilarious mini yoga pants for your fingers, a desktop yoga mat, and two high-density foam workout blocks. Also included is the miniature booklet, A Guide to Finger Yoga, from the fine folks at RP Minis.
Another great kit from RP Minis to help you unwind at your desk. This finger breakdancing kit is a great way to blow off some steam at your desk, and get a laugh from coworkers in the process.
Strap on the finger all-white sneakers and switch on the mini boombox (it really plays music) and you’ll be ready to pop, lock, and break across your cardboard base platform. Kit comes with a miniature book on the fundamentals of finger breakdancing as well.
This double-sided tabletop game is a high-quality piece that is guaranteed to bring on hours of fun. This game takes up a bit more desktop space, so may be better suited as a waiting room focal point, or in a break room environment.
This is perfect for two or four player games, and is great for team-building and adding a bit of fun competition to the workplace. The game pieces are made of high-quality materials, and slide smoothly across the finished surface.
A perfectly mini cornhole set that you can store in any drawer, and bust out to blow off some steam around the office. Works just like a real cornhole board set, but each board is only about the size of a credit card.
This is a great set for anyone craving backyard fun, but is stuck inside working. Who doesn’t love a good (mini) bag toss game?
For the office worker who would rather be out on the links, this gorgeous desktop golf set is a no-brainer. The set comes with a slick carry/storage case, that doubles as a putting green, and each club doubles as a differently colored ballpoint pen.
With solid metal construction, three different club styles with different pen colors hidden inside the grips, and everything else you need to drive, chip, and putt around your desk, this set really provides great value. It even comes with realistic miniature golf balls and a pin/flag for the hole!
Another great game for those craving outdoor fun, this heavy-duty miniature tetherball game takes you right back to backyard or beach day fun. This kit contains a solidly-constructed metal tetherball pole, with a replica tetherball for table-top, finger-tip play.
This set is great because it is super easy to set up, well-made, fun to use, and only takes up a tiny little spot on your desk. Perfect for those with limited space who need to let off a little steam.
Always a crowd-pleaser, ping pong has been a staple of “tabletop” gaming for decades in the USA. This miniature kit makes it easy to set up a mini ping pong net anywhere, using two dowels, suction cups, and (of course) the net itself.
This kit also comes with two miniature paddles, a ping pong ball, and a miniature book to match, on the subject of ping pong. This is great for busting out to settle workplace disputes, or to kill some time and let off steam between meetings and calls.
For the arcade game lover, a high-quality miniature Skee-Ball game. This is the best mini Skee-Ball game we’ve found complete with light up scoreboard, and sound effects. The set itself is sturdy and utilizes little metal balls (like ball bearings) for consistent and accurate play.
This mini set is perfect to leave out on your desk or shelf, because it has that great retro arcade look and color scheme. Whether in play or just sitting, this game is sure to bring a smile to many faces.
Another great game for all ages, this fun mini bowling game would work on a desk, in a waiting room, or as a little travel game. The simple but solid construction means that this game will last, and put up with being knocked around quite a bit.
Complete with pins, balls, gutters, and a backstop, this set has everything you need to have a contained game of bowling right on your desk or table, without the fear of pieces going everywhere.
For a different bowling vibe, check out this funky Glow ‘n’ Bowl setup from RP Minis. This kit comes complete with glow-bowling ball, light up bowling lane, sound effects, and a miniature book detailing the rules and some fun trivia about “glow bowling.”
This mini bowling kit is perfectly playable, tiny enough to fit nearly any desk, and has a funky, retro style that is colorfully appealing. Disco ball? More like disco bowl!
This desktop strongman hammer game is a lot of fun, and well-made. The hammer and the platform are solid, able to withstand whack after whack. This makes for a great gag gift–especially for someone who is “too strong” or athletic for their desk job!
This fun kit comes with a full strongman hammer and bell game to test your strength, and a miniature book that points out the rules and some trivia around the strongman hammer test.
Our favorite miniature (desktop size) basketball hoop on the market today. For a great price you get a solidly constructed hoop and backboard, the full key with lines and scoring marks, and a metal ball launcher that performs consistently.
It also features a cool, modern style, and folds up to fit neatly into a small drawer or bag. This is one of the best mini basketball hoop sets you can find.
For those who crave some quiet relaxation in the outdoors, a beach-themed, sandbox-style Zen garden could be just the thing.
This fun kit comes with a stylish wooden “sandbox” container with rounded corners, a supply of sand, a Zen garden rake, and a number of fun beach items to place and rake around. Perfect for channeling your inner beach day, and finding your moment of Zen.
For when you really need to work out some aggression, this mini desktop punching bag and boxing mitts are the perfect desktop game. Strap on your mini boxing gloves and start working that heavy bag!
This fun set is perfect for anyone who needs to blow off some steam, or work out some aggression behind their desk. The set also comes with a miniature rule book to keep things in check. Work that jab!
Miniature Versions of Things make for great last-minute stocking-stuffer ideas! Check out the seven holiday-themed miniatures below for great stocking-stuffer ideas for all ages.
An iconic scene, for one of the most classic family Christmas movies out there. Bring back the nostalgia for A Christmas Story with this great model kit.
The classic holiday sitcom episode, immortalized as a miniature Festivus pole, complete with the ability to play Frank Costanza’s best Festivus quotes. “A Festivus… for the rest of us!”
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is truly a timeless classic. Nothing better symbolizes or sums up the spirit of the story than the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. Now you can enjoy the nostalgia and holiday cheer that come with this little tree that could!
A perfectly eccentric way to celebrate the holidays. A miniature, ceramic, glowing Christmas cactus! Perfect for celebrating in warmer climes, or for reminding yourself that warm weather really does exist… Depending where you are.
A throwback to the days of aluminum tinsel trees, this tiny little reflective tree, with accompanying multi-colored spotlight will sure to bring you back! A perfect way to spice up a small space with retro holiday cheer.
Spread the warmth of holiday cheer with this miniature fireplace that glows and crackles–just like the real thing–without, you know, the obvious fire hazards.
Humans love miniature things. We love things that are cute, intricate, delicate, detailed, and small. A lot of this relates to our underlying psychology, and explains why we think certain things are so cute.
This love of all things miniature has driven a surge in the creation of miniature products, of all kinds. This is nothing new, mind you. Dollhouses and other types of miniature replicas of people, animals, household items and more have been in use as toys or baubles for centuries. The biggest difference we see between then and now, is the selection of miniatures at our disposal.
Different Types of Miniatures
There are a number of different types of miniatures, that can be largely segmented by their function, or type of function. Some miniatures are meant to be working versions of the full-sized product, nearly fully-functioning. Others are merely miniature replicas made to resemble or commemorate the real object. Still others serve a different purpose entirely from the full-sized object they represent.
Some are meant as decor, others as miniature stand-ins for a full-sized product that just wouldn’t fit, and some are just meant as fun toys. These groups can cross over and intermingle, and it’s not uncommon to see a model city, trainset, or dollhouse utilize a combination of functioning and non-functioning miniatures in the same scene.
Fully- or Nearly Fully-Functioning Miniatures
Fully or nearly fully-functioning miniatures are a product class that has exploded in recent years. With the ability to shrink older technology to miniscule sizes, with relative ease, the ability to create functioning miniature products at a reasonable cost was created.
These functioning miniatures generally serve a similar purpose to the full-sized version, often with some modifications. This type of miniature spans all sizes, product types, and functions. From miniature smartphones to “pocket” motorcycles, enthusiasts and brands have learned to shrink the essential components of these products to make a useable (if slightly less powerful) version of a product.
Non-Functional Replicas
On the other end of the spectrum, are the non-functioning miniature replicas. It is, in fact, a spectrum, and some objects tend to fall in between. Things like toys and model cars that “work” if powered by someone’s hand are only partially functional. Other miniatures, like dollhouse decor, or ceramic figurines, don’t function as their full-sized counterparts do at all.
Non-functional replicas are often prized for their intricacy and attention to detail. The craftsmanship that goes into creating perfect replicas, on a miniscule scale, can be very impressive and come at a high cost. Humans are drawn to detail-rich areas, and complex miniature representations of normal objects scratch that psychological itch perfectly.
Separate Purpose Miniatures
In some cases, a miniature replica of an object can serve a purpose completely separate from the purpose the full-sized version would serve. These “separate purpose miniatures” are interesting for a number of reasons. Sometimes the true purpose of the item is concealed behind the guise of the miniature figurine or object–like a miniature golf club that conceals a ballpoint pen. Other times, the purpose of the item is built right into the appearance of the mini; like a makeup compact that looks like a tiny laptop.
Dual-Purpose Miniatures
A subset of these separate purpose miniatures, are the dual-purpose miniatures that serve the purpose they depict, as well as a secondary purpose. The golf club/ballpoint pen combo mentioned above actually fits this category. We’ve also seen small, functional objects–like manual pencil sharpeners–hidden within miniature replicas, like this slot machine.
Miniature Versions of Things
There are so many different “Miniature Versions of Things” out there these days, we may end up uncovering new categories of miniatures to feature here. As technology continues to shrink, the number of “retro” products that we can condense to keychain size is going to become staggering!
Flex those fingers! Swole is the goal, size is the prize!
Swole is the goal and size is the prize! Push it, push it! Flex those fingers! This is the perfect kit to work out those hands, flex those knuckles, and get ready for the TWCL! Thumb War Championship League? Is that a thing?
This great little kit includes an actual metal lifting barbell, rubber weight plates, a solid metal kettlebell, a resistance band, and a finger sweatband to keep you dry while you pump the iron!
Also included is a miniature 40-page book on fingertip weightlifting. A great gift for the fitness minded friend or family member–especially if they’re confined to a desk all day!
This one-of-a-kind miniature weightlifting set lets you pump some iron–with your fingers!
Bocce is a long-standing, outdoor recreation classic. There’s a reason this game has endured generations. It’s simple and fun. Now you can take that fun with you anywhere with this miniature, desktop bocce ball set.
This fun kit includes a full set of bocce balls–4 green, and 4 red, complete with traditional etching patterns, and one white pallino ball–4 cones to mark out your bocce court, and a ten by fourteen inch felt playing area. Beyond that, there is also a felt carrying bag, and miniature book full of desktop bocce ball rules and regulations.
A great kit for the bocce ball fanatic in your life, or anyone who needs a little relaxation–and competition–at their desk or table!
Bring the classic game of bocce ball to your office and infuse some friendly competition — and stress management! — into your work day.
Housed in the deluxe two-piece box are:8 teeny etched bocce balls (4 dark green, 4 dark red)
1 white resin pallino ball
A cloth drawstring bag in which to carry your bocce set
A 10″ x 14″ felt playing mat to keep your game contained
Four small cones to demarcate a bocce league-style court/lane
Miniature Versions of Things 