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Truly Ghoulish Gift Ideas For Christmas

 

Get them what they really want this year...no matter how scary!

 

Do you have an erie Aunt Elouise who never seems to like your gifts? Or how about your creepy cousin Claude...who's name you happened to draw for family gift exchange, again, and of course you have no clue what to buy him. Well help is here! This is my Top Ten list of the best (and strangest) gifts to give to your nephew Nigel and other demented relatives!

1. Anything by Edward Gorey 

An eccentric American Illustrator and author, Edward Gorey is probably best known for his illustrated opening to the PBS series Mystery!. His victorian style lures you into a twisted world that only the truly demented can appreciate.

 

Cautionary Tales for Children

Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $16.00

Edward Gorey's Dracula: A Toy Theatre: Die Cut, Scored and Perforated Foldups and Foldouts

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $21.95

Amphigorey

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $17.95

Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $16.00

A Gorey Year 2007 Calendar: 365 Days of the Art and Words of Edward Gorey

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)
List Price: $12.99

2. Bats for the Batty 

There are estimated to be about 1,100 species of bats worldwide, accounting for about 20 percent of all mammal species. Where do all these bats live? Well, of course, some live in caves. But bats make great neighbors! A Bat House not only provides a home for an otherwise homeless bat, but they eat all of those pesky mosquito's for you too!

 

Bat House

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Looker OBC Bat-Triple Chamber House

Amazon Price: $55.35 (as of 05/16/2008)

Iron Yard Critter Hanging Bat

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Bats in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

3. Nightmare Before Christmas 

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop motion animated musical film about the inhabitants of Halloween Town who take over Christmas. Nightmare has gained a large cult following among children and adults.

4. Even More...From Tim Burton 

Tim Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an Academy Award-nominated American film director, writer and designer notable for the quirky and gothic atmosphere of his films.
Here's a few more great titles and items from him.

 

Tim Burton's Stain Boy PVC #1 Set of 3

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Edward Scissorhands (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)

Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 05/16/2008)

Beetlejuice

Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

5. Uglydolls 

These soft and cuddly plush creatures are sure to be a great companion to all of your hard to buy for relatives and friends!

 

Uglydoll - "Ox" Plush 14 Inches Tall

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

Secret Mission Ice Bat Plush Mini Uglydoll 7"

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

UglyDoll Peaco 7-Inch

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

Uglyworm Uglydoll

Amazon Price: $15.48 (as of 05/16/2008)

UglyDoll Tray 12-Inch

Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

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6. Jewelry from Silver Insanity 

Skulls and spiders and bats...oh my! Why not pick up something shiny and scary for them.

7. A Little Voo-Doo 

Voodoo is a powerful mystical practice that can bring spectacular gifts and rewards to anyone who believes, who is willing to place his destiny in the hands of loving spirits, who await the call of service.......

OR, You can just pretend like you're seriously maiming the one you dislike the most! Pick up one of these cool Voodoo Doll kits for that special someone.

 

Voodoo Lou's Office Voodoo Kit: Take Charge Voodoo Doll And Executive Spellbook!

Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 05/16/2008)

The Little Voodoo Kit: Revenge Therapy for the Over-Stressed

Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 05/16/2008)

The Voodoo Kit: Includes Voodoo Doll and the Voodoo Handbook

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The Love Voodoo Kit

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

Mini Office Voodoo Kit (Blue Q Mega Mini Kits)

Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

8. Can't Go Wrong With Carnivorous Plants! 

Carnivorous Plants are plants that get some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or insects. And what's cooler than that?!?
Help someone start their own Little Shop of Horror's with these great gifts!

 

The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 05/16/2008)

Wooly Sundew Plant - Drosera lanata - Carnivorous

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Asian Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes -6" Hanging Basket-Easy

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

9. Spooky Dvd Box Sets They're Sure To Love 

You're average horror fan probably already has every Friday the 13th ever made. I'm sure they would love one of these classic horror box sets to go along with them.

10. The Black Cat 

In Western history, black cats have often been looked upon as a symbol of evil, in other cultures, they are considered to be good omens.
Good or evil they make excellent gifts for a budding witch.

 

Tournee du Chat Noir Table Sculpture

Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Black Cat Halloween Planter + Live Air Plant - Easy!

Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Black-Hasbro i-Cat Robotic Music Loving Feline

Amazon Price: $34.50 (as of 05/16/2008)

Black Cats 2008 Wall Calendars

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Senora_M

Nice...I like the plant idea. Not a bad thought! 5*s

Posted December 25, 2007

porter246

Nice spooky gifting ideas!!!

Posted November 17, 2007

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