You are a guillotine operator during the French Revolution, and to win the game you must chop off as many noble heads as possible. Marie Antoinette's head gives you higher points than, say, the "piss boy," but make sure you don't lose points for beheading the Hero of the People. You have three rounds to collect the most valuable heads and win. Who knew there was so much fun to be had with decapitation? Ages 12 and up, two to five players. Gary's Games and Hobbies, 8539 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-789-8891. S.S.
Jesus Action Figure ($6.95)
And on the seventh day, our lord savior Jesus Christ's likeness was made into a mold, into which plastic would verily be poured, which when hardened and painted would thereby be made available as a gift item for the season of his birth. His arms would move, his legs a little bit, too, but most of the recipients of himor, perhaps more to the point, Little Plastic Himwould mostly keep him in the clear package used to mount him on display in store racks. This, it is safe to say, hurt his wrists and feet a lot less than other methods of display He has endured lo these many centuries. Either way, he will not be movedbut you might, to either revelation or the giggles, depending. (Insert sacrilegious epithet here.) Archie McPhee & Co., 2428 N.W. Market St. 206-297-0240. www.mcphee.com. M.M.
Light Speed (Cheapass Games, $4.99)
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A card game of space combat, this was surprisingly easy to learn and quick to play (each round took less than a minute to play, with a few minutes to score). The object of the game is to wage battle over an important asteroid. Each player has just 10 ships to position. Fast ships shoot first, big ships shoot last, and whoever scores the most points wins. Ages 12 and up, two to four players. Game Wizard, 704 N.W. 65th St., 206-781-4933. S.S.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Action Figures (
Playing Mantis, $5.99 each)
It's been nearly 40 years and the glowing nose still doesn't need changing. The 1964 Rankin/Bass animated TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is enjoying a mini-revival with a remastered DVD, board game, and toys. Nostalgia leader Playing Mantis has added four new characters to its exhaustive line of Rudolph action figures, each 4 to 7 inches tall, accessorized, and, as they say, with "multiple points of articulation" (ages 8 and up). "Boy Elf" has an umbrella, hammer, sunglasses, and Misfit train engine. "Girl Elf" includes pliers, saw, and Misfit train caboose (with square wheels). "Tall Elf" holds mistletoe and holiday packages. Finally, "Casual Santa" (aka "skinny Santa" to aficionados) comes with a throne and a Misfit nesting doll. Set up a display. Re-enact scenes. And ponder the question: Hasn't Hermey ever heard of dental anesthetic? www.playingmantis.com. F.C.
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