Photo: Hammer Time

Mao Zedong's cult of personality has long outlasted his reign as one of China's most notorious rulers. As a result, his legacy is greater than just questionable national social policies - it also includes a nearly bottomless treasure chest of tacky and hilarious souvenirs. My favorite is this watch, scored in a Hong Kong back alley, which features patented "dictator arm waving motion" in place of a second hand. With a $5 price tag, I didn't expect this thing to continue working for more than a week. Eight months later and it's still ticking, er, waving.