Bad Day Magazine
By Bad Day. $12
If you or someone you’re buying for this year is a sucker for art-based magazines and good print, Bad Day should definitely be on your list to have or to buy. Printed in small format on coloured matte paper -it’s something that feels good to hold (and is even better to read). The magazine is filled with lots of great images and quality interviews with artists, musicians and film makers that you’ll probably love. Bad Day is one of those magazines that I know will be on my shelf until I’m an old lady. Plus, it was founded in Toronto!
Pizza Socks
By Lazy Oaf. $15
Lazy Oaf always has the best graphics, and these Pizza Socks are both cool and comical. Pizza is something you can never go wrong with - it’s delicious in almost every circumstance (have you ever met anyone that hates pizza?). The same goes for Lazy Oaf’s Pizza Socks. These are a perfect stocking stuffer or gift topper for anyone who loves pizza - which is everyone!
Simpsons Series 2
By Kidrobot. $12 each
These tiny vinyl buddies are the result of a collaboration between Kidrobot and Matt Groening. The Simpsons - perhaps the best cartoon of the entire twentieth century - is a show that conjures happy memories for most people. These little guys are blind boxes, so every box is a surprise. The nice part about this is that you will be just as surprised as the lucky person receiving. If you’re giving this gift to a Simpson’s lover, they’re bound to adore any of the characters: from Aunt Selma to Zombie Bart to mariachi Homer.