This is just what every person needs: a little robot man to hold your things and give you a lighting source at the same time. The Space Man Moppel, at about 12 inches tall, looks slightly (okay, very much) like an extra from a cheap sci-fi movie and greets you with very spindly arms, legs and head. The legs sticks by magnet so you can attach the Space Man Moppel to the desk or table, or anywhere you require your new servant. One arm is attached to a sturdy alligator clip and the other arm comes with kung-fu grip. Well, not exactly, but you can place a pen, or some paper clips in it. Same thing, really. The head glows with luminous LED light when the appropriate button is pushed. Too bad it can’t talk.

The Space Man Moppel retails at $29.99 and uses one 9V battery, which is included.