IN THE RECORD EXCHANGE GIFT SHOP: 2010 BEST TOY WINNER UGLYDOLL!

Congratulations to Uglydoll, winner of the 2010 Best Toy award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, the independent guide to children’s media!

Here in The Record Exchange Gift Shop, we’ve been big fans of Uglydoll for a while, and we’ll give this one a quick “what they said” and let the Oppenheim folks tell you why:

“It will be hard to choose just one of the terrific new Uglydolls this season. Consider Ninja Batty Shogu, a black fleece fellow with big blue eyes, red nose and three yellow teeth. Or consider Wippy, a pink rabbit-like creature with tall ears and gray eyes and two yellow teeth. There is also coral-colored Mynus, who has a singular bump on her head and a goofy smile. Her tag says she’s the one you should turn to when you are in trouble.

Also a good choice, Pointy Max, a green fellow with a very pointy head and one all-seeing eye smack dab in the middle of his face. Oh, there are others, such as Pink Flatwoodsey with a tall pointy head; Ket, a bluish looking dog-like doll; MIJ, who seems to be asking a question; and Picksey who claims to be able to inhabit several spaces at the same time.

Honestly, you’ll have to make up your own mind. Dolls in series often run out of steam, but this year’s Uglydolls are really even better than in the past.”

The Uglydoll family comes in three different sizes and a multitude of colors, plus Uglydoll beanies! Pay a visit to the RX Gift Shop and check ’em out today!

IN THE RECORD EXCHANGE GIFT SHOP: SILLY, SASSY SOCKS FOR STOCKINGS!

One of our favorite new items in The Record Exchange Gift Shop is the selection of socks from Sock It To Me (our customers seem to be digging them, too).

Sock It to Me makes fun, funky socks—socks with tacos, cupcakes, ninjas, mustaches, unicorns and other things magical. Sock It to Me continually strives to make quality products with unique and original designs, and it shows in their bold, bright designs.

Among the socks currently available in the RX Gift Shop are women’s crew and knee highs (outer space, birds on a wire, hearts on fire, classic argyle and many more) and men’s crew socks featuring designs such as bicycles, mustaches, octopi and our favorite, deer — perfect for wearing whilst listening to Blitzen Trapper and stroking your beard on a contemplative winter eve.

IN THE RECORD EXCHANGE GIFT SHOP: COOL KITCHENWARE FOR CHRISTMAS!

So, what exactly is the “Beyond” in Bed, Bath and Beyond? We think it’s short for “Beyond Lame.”

Then again, The Record Exchange Gift Shop has an assortment of kitchenware that we’d throw into a “who’s got the cooler stuff?” contest any day of the week. So we’re a bit bias.

As for you, chances are you have someone on your list who needs something for the kitchen. Or maybe you’re throwing a holiday party and need a conversation starter. Either way, whether it’s for eating, drinking, cooking or serving, you’re bound to find what you need in our kitchenware collection, which includes:

Sustainable Futures drinking glasses, vases and candle holders made from recycled wine bottles.

• Record Exchange coffee mugs, shot glasses and cups.

• Funky stuff from Fred, including the Winestein (a beer stein inside a wine glass) and Yumbots Robot Cupcake Models (pictured).

• The Mustache Egg Fryer (doubles as a cookie cutter).

• Unique ice tray molds.

• Musical cooking utensils.

• Much, much more!

FIRST THURSDAY ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY’ AT THE RECORD EXCHANGE!

It’s a new month, and that means it’s time for another First Thursday at The Record Exchange!

And this month, Downtown Boise businesses are celebrating Christmas in the City with art, music, refreshments and freakin’ Santa Claus himself.

All day long on Thursday, Dec. 2, The Record Exchange is offering customers $2 off any used CD or DVD $5.99 and above!

In the coffee shop, all 12-ounce espresso drinks are only $2, while sale gift items over $5.99 are $2 off!

Happy Holidays!

BONUS CLUB SALE MONDAY, DEC. 6: SAVE 20% OFF STOREWIDE, INCLUDING RECORD EXCHANGE GIFT CARDS!

The Record Exchange annual Bonus Club Sale will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6. Celebrate the holidays with us and SAVE 20% OFF STOREWIDE, INCLUDING RECORD EXCHANGE GIFT CARDS! (You don’t have to be a Bonus Club member to get the discount.)

This festive evening features giveaways, raffle prizes (including a turntable!), snacks, special guests and DJs from the Vinyl Preservation Society of Idaho. Oh yeah, and beer. Delicious, nourishing, warming beer.

In addition to housing Boise’s Biggest and Best Gift Shop, this season The Record Exchange has dozens of new indie store exclusives, plus hundreds of Give the Gift of Music titles priced $9.99 or less!

We will also have for sale a special benefit CD featuring the late Charley Mixon. Read more about the album, the proceeds from which will go to The Allumbaugh House, HERE.

If you’re not already a member of the RX Bonus Club, you can sign up at the Bonus Club Party and start saving! As a Bonus Club member, you get $10 in store credit every time you accrue $120 in store purchases.

If you want to sign up for the RX Bonus Club prior to the sale, visit The Record Exchange and ask a clerk for a free membership form!