Top 10 Gifts for Evil Genius Masterminds

1. A Real Laser
Every Evil Genius needs a cool weapon. What could be better than a real, right-from-the-movies laser from WickedLasers.com? Don't ever call this a laser pointer - you can light cigars and cigarettes with the Spyder version (which ranges between $999 - $3499.)

Unique features of the Spyder Series include:
• Water-proof to 5 meters
• Constant On/Off button
• Compact design with built-in heat sink
• Lanyard Loop
• Stealth Military Black Finish
• High Efficiency lithium power cells
• Ultra Efficient power consumption
• No duty cycle - 100% Continuous Operation
• No heat buildup
• Very Stable Output

Or start smaller with the Extreme Series that sports these attractive features:

- see the beam without smoke or fog in lighted areas;
- make holes in black trash bags;
- has open-cut healing power;
- cut black electrical tape;
- ignite wooden or paper matches;
- pop dark colored balloons;
- and the ever popular, melt plastic.

All this for only $360-$499.

2.Sharper Image Hydrogen Rocket
What Evil Genius doesn't want a rocket? This beauty generates its own fuel from ordinary water so it's clean burning, environmentally safe and energy efficient (enough for unlimited launches!)
Hydrogen gas ignites, expands and propels your rocket high as 10 stories into the air!
Rocket is 11" long; the launch base is 20" x 10". Runs on 6 D batteries (order separately).
Only $39.95 at Sharper Image.

3.Mind Manipulation: Ancient and Modern Ninja Techniques by Haha Lung, Christopher Prowant
How to make friends and REALLY influence people! Apply Ancient Japanese Ninja techniques to acquire power and influence.
About $12

4.101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius (Paperback) by Brad Graham, Kathy McGowan
Use everyday and easily obtainable parts to make scanners, night vision equipment, radios etc. Not only are the instructions very easy to read - but sources for all the parts are included. The first fun thing to do - build the device to digitally alter his or her voice!
List price: $25

5.TYCO N.S.C.T. Robotic Attack Creature - R/C N.S.E.C.T. 27MHZ
What's the point of planning world domination if you don't have minions to do your dirty work? TYCO's new spider-shaped NSCT robot fires missiles from a multi-mode cannon that goes from single shot to rapid fire. It launches foam darts, with an effective range of up to 25 feet! Of course your evil genius will have to make some adjustments to make it fit his or her particular world domination needs.
$99 at Toys-R-Us

6.Villain's Guide to Better Living, and How to Be a Villain, Evil Laughs Secret Lairs: Master Plans and More!!! by Neil Zawacki
Does your villain not feel quite evil enough? Do his or her friends (and worse, your enemies!) snicker at his evil laugh? Fret no more - these two guides will help your favorite evil mastermind up his evil skilz quickly and efficiently. This guide willhelp them define goals, locate and recruit minions and lackeys, plus how to scope out the perfect lair! Get them together on Amazon.com for about $25

7.Make your evil genius's digs more exciting and intimidation by adding a Faucet Light from ZeroToys.com. This little gadget makes the mundane act of washing hands sinister and cool at the same time by lighting the water stream bright blue. Just because you're evil doesn't mean you don't want some style in your lair! Plus, it's only $14.95!

8.RoboSapien Full Function Remote Control Robot
Help your evil genius build his or her robot army with a few of these wondrous machines! Fully mobile, dynamic walking, turning and even running! It has 67 preprogrammed features - including 6 Kung Fu moves! It even features disco dancing and rude behavior. Your evil genius couldn't ask for more!
$69.99

9.The StealthSwitch from ThinkGeek.com
Truly there is nothing more annoying than being interrupted (at work) while plotting evil. Possibly the only thing more irritating is being chastised for using "company property" for "personal uses". Thanks to the StealthSwitch, all your evil genius has to do is (after installing the software of course) tap the pedal and completely hide the windows specified. As if that weren't fantastic enough, the StealthSwitch can mute sound, hide task bars and icons, and even password protect the restore command. As soon as the annoying person leaves, a quick tap on the pedal brings everything back just the way your grateful evil genius likes it.
$24.99

10. Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set
What villain has a fluffy white cat anymore? Make sure your favorite villain is up to date with a truly intimidating sidekick - a dish full of carnivorous plants! It just screams, "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"
The kit includes everything needed to get started - soil, seeds for Venus Fly Trap, Yellow Trumpet, Hooded Pitcher Plant, Purple Pitcher Plant, Pale Trumpet, Temperate Sundew Plants, and Cobra Lillies. Plus a manual, photo decals and bog buddies.
$22.99
Now that's entertainment!