Product name: Superman and Batman Leg Lamps Price: $34.99 Who would like this?: Kids; comic book lovers; the superhero-obsessed; fans of over-the-top, kitsch home decor.
If you've seen the classic movie A Christmas Story, chances are you'll remember the iconic leg lamp — complete with faux-fishnet stocking — featured in the film.
In the movie, Ralphie's mum was none-too-pleased with the product. We think the leg lamp is due a revamp, however; so naturally we're delighted to see these superhero versions hit store shelves.
With every holiday season that passes, it seems to get harder and harder to find unique gifts with a "wow factor" (socks and gift cards just aren't cutting it). We think that these official DC Comics lamps — fashioned to look like Batman's or Superman's legs — have nailed it.

Standing heroically at 20-inches tall (including the bundled lamp shades), these unusual items offer a truly original way to illuminate a room — whether a bedroom, a dorm room, an office, or heck, even a living room. These lamps are certainly one way to add character (no pun intended) to any room, desk or end table that has been looking a bit drab lately.
Okay, okay, we get it — these lamps might seem a little over-the-top. But the truth is, they make great conversation pieces for a variety of different rooms, themes or locations. Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity:
For the superhero-obsessed child, consider a "super room makeover" — complete with the Superman leg lamp as the pièce de résistance.
If your husband has an attic full of old comic books (which, somehow, never make it into the garage sale pile), he'll be overjoyed when you add a Batman leg lamp to his beloved "man cave."
Liven up your office space or desk with one of these lamps, and you'll have an awesome conversation-starter at the watercooler.
The lamp provides 40 watts of illumination and the legs actually light up, too, giving an additional five watts of superhero-powered luminescence.
Your only decision is to choose between the Caped Crusader or the Man of Steel. Whoever you buy one of these lamps for, you can be sure of one thing — it's certainly not something they'll be expecting!
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