Is there a better way to make friends than by taking all their money? This deluxe set with 500 chips, six dealer buttons, two decks of cards and dice says "I'm in a Vegas state of mind."

Boy meets nymph. Boy returns to wife. There is peace throughout the land. That's only part of the story; to get the rest of this epic poem, which is merely one of the foundations of the Western world's cultural heritage, get the Cliffs Notes. Oh, and go to class, too.

Jimi Hendrix you're not...yet. But you're off to a good start with this fiery-red electric guitar that comes with a compact but potent amp. Also included is a 10-foot cable, digital tuner, gigbag, instructional DVD, guitar strap, pick sampler, and extra strings. We'll scuse you while you kiss the sky.

It started with the wheel and just kept getting better. The latest in great, round inventions is this iPod speaker/docking station with Class D amplifiers. Five thousand years (give or take) from the first wheel to this docking station? Worth the wait.

There will be hunger. This hot-air popper feeds that need to munch by making up to 18 cups in about 2 1/2 minutes. Pronto, Presto!

You should have seen the mosh pit melee last night. Oh wait, I have it right here -- all 60 minutes of sweaty mooshfest -- here on my camcorder.

Mario, Zelda, and I go way back. Show your street cred with this T.

So it's true, all dogs do go to heaven... The LED lights on this framed sign will last upwards of 10 years. The image of dogs playing poker is timeless.