Best leg lamps

Top pick: the NECA 20" Leg Lamp prop replica — it's the one that looks like the movie's lamp, with a working leg light and a lit shade, and it's the cheapest full-size version with a solid rating behind it. If you want the classic look without fuss, start here.

Who the others suit:

• Enesco 20" Leg Lamp — same full-size look, a good pick if you'd rather have a name-brand collectible than a replica.
• A Christmas Story 20" tabletop lamp — the simplest plug-in version; fine for a shelf or window.
• Kurt Adler 28" tinsel lamp — biggest and most decorative, best if you want a yard or porch statement rather than a desk lamp.
• Mini leg lamp kits — tiny desk toys that light up; fun stocking stuffers, not a real lamp.

Check the bulb situation before buying: several full-size versions need a 40-watt bulb you supply yourself.