Christmas is drawing near and those of us who didn’t do ALL of our holiday shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be looking for gift ideas for others, and of course ourselves. From Treks to Wars, Rings to Thrones, and Bats to Spiders we’ve found some of the coolest geeky gift ideas you could give or receive this year. You’ll want to jump on these items right away though as they’re sure to sell out before the Holiday’s end!
Happy Hunting!
FOR THE THRONIES
(Game of Thrones)
Game of Thrones Scarves
Be the most stylish man or woman in Westeros with a scarf sporting your house’s colors. That is, if you’re house Stark or Targaryen. Measuring at a lengthy 62” and made of soft acrylic, this fashionable noose will keep your neck warm long after you lose your head.
Winter is coming, still, so don’t blame us when your neck gets cold. You’ve been warned for, like, 4 years. [ThinkGeek.com]
FOR THE FANDALORIANS
(Star Wars)
Darth Vader Slippers
Even the Lord of Sith’s robo-toes can get chilly at night on the Death Star, too bad he didn’t have slippers with is face on them. Luckily, you can! They are available in only Small and Large (which still ranges from Youth 4-7, Women 5.5-12, & Men 6-11.5). These backless slippers are also available in Chewbacca, because they should be. [ThinkGeek.com]
VANS Star Wars Print Shoes
Air Jordan ain’t got nothing on the baddest bounty hunter in the universe! Put Boba Fett on your feet and people will know who’s really got the sweet kicks. Available in Hoth, Yoda, Stormtrooper, and of course Boba Fett patterns, these are definitely the shoes you’ve been looking for. [Vans.com]
R2-D2 USB Car Charger
In a galaxy far, far away, but still a long time ago, electronic devices are charged by sassy robots. Unfortunately, we’re not far away and we’re also technically in the future and yet we haven’t perfected sass technology. But we have perfected this sweet R2 unit with a light-up eye and twisty head. This IS the droid you’re looking for. Yeah, I said it. [ThinkGeek.com]
William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Trillogy: The Royal Imperial Boxed Set
Sure mine eyes must deceive me! A tale of war amongst the stars?! Believe it, Billy! Thanks to the good folks at Quirk Books, the Science Fiction masterpiece is now a work of literal art! Rewritten as ol’ B-Shakes would have centuries ago, this boxed set contains each Shakespearean recreation of the Original Star Wars Trilogy. Complete with iambic pentameter, the series is serious when it comes to Shakespeare, but hilarious to read, or listen to. [Amazon.com]
FOR THE WHOVIANS
(Doctor Who)
Doctor Who Pajamas
When binge -watching Doctor Who, comfort is of utmost importance. That’s why these PJ’s are perfect for the 4th time you re-watch the 9th Doctor’s season and the 8th time you re-watch the 10th’s run. Available in repeating TARDIS print, 4th Doctor’s scarf, TARDIS blue, and a flock of Weeping Angels print. Made of timey-wimey cotton which makes them extra absorbent for the tears you’ll be shedding. [ThinkGeek.com]
TARDIS Bath Towel Set
You’ve got the TARDIS soap dispenser, the shower curtain, and even the shower caddy. Now all you need are the perfect towels to make your bathroom complete. This three towel (Bath, Hand, Face) set comes in that beautiful TARDIS blue with “Police Public Call Box” embroidered on each towel. Don’t travel space or time without a towel! [ThinkGeek.com]
TARDIS Bookends
How can one person keep all their favorite stories in the same place? Simple! Gallifreyan technology! Put all your stories in these TARDIS bookends and make your shelf bigger on the inside. We recommend putting your Neil Gaiman novels between these two ends. [Amazon.com]
FOR THE SHERLOCKED / CUMBERCOOKIES
(Sherlock BBC / Benedict Cumberbatch)
Sherlock Wallpaper Infinity Scarf
Are you more of a Cumbercookie than a Gamer of… Thrones? A Thronie? Whatever. Strut your support of your favorite functioning sociopath detective with this handmade scarf featuring the iconic wallpaper and happy face design that Pintrest loves so much. Also check our the rest of RoobyLane’s Etsy store for more geeky goodies. [Etsy.com]
Sherlock Limited Edition Box Set
Stop filling up your DVR with old episodes of Sherlock and get them on Blu-Ray for anytime and anywhere watching. With hours of audio commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage, this is the MUST HAVE for BBC’s Sherlock fans. It also doesn’t hurt that it comes with a Sherlock and a Watson mini-bust to perfectly accent your Reichenbach Falls crime scene diorama. [Amazon.com]
FOR ALL THE GEEKS!
Loot Crate Subscription
At this point you’ve probably heard of Loot Crate, but maybe you’re not aware of just how awesome it can be. For a monthly fee of under $20 you’ll receive a uniquely designed box full of great geeky toys, prints, clothes, baubles, and stuff. All officially licensed and get-worthy items. Your only problem will be finding room for all your new, cool stuff! [LootCrate.com]
Sailor Moon Season 1 Part 1
Hey Sailor Scouts, are your bootleg Sailor Moon episodes not quite the quality that you want them to be? Warner Bros. knows your pain and has released a uncut and remastered Blu-Ray of the first 23 episodes with an all new English dub, 88 page book filled with art & more, and an hour of extra features to watch. It’s time to see the Scouts as they are meant to be seen. [WBShop.com]
The Garden Gnome’s Worst Nightmare
Rising from the depths of the rose garden, the terror of the the gnome world has been turned loose and there’s hell to pay. Show those pesky lawn gnomes who the real ruler of greens is. Swift can’t save you now, Gnome!! [Amazon.com]
D20 Critical Hit Mini-Cake Pan
Be the hit of the next game night with plate of d20 mini cakes. I recommend party confetti flavor. These adorable 3” molds take the cake when it comes to cunning confections. And they’re immune to fire damage! Win the favor of your DM or just be the crit of the party with these tasty twenty-siders. [ThinkGeek.com]
Weird Al Yankovic “Mandatory Fun”
The Sheik of Geek out did himself this year, not only did his newest album Mandatory Fun reach No. 1 on the Billboard, but he also released some of the greatest videos ever to go along with it. Parodies of Pharrell, Lorde, Robin Thicke, Igyy Azalea, and more pack what’s likely to be considered one of his greatest albums to date. If you’ve got a fan of fun, of music, or just weird then definitely make this happen for them. [Amazon.com]
Harry Potter: The Creature Vault: The Creatures and Plants of the Harry Potter Films
For fans of the Potter Films this is a great get full of behind-the-scenes features on the creation and execution of the most amazing creatures and creature-like plant life from all eight movies. Packed with conceptual drawings, photos from the filming, and a poster featuring all of the magical oddities a messenger owl can carry, this’ll surely excite the Potterphile in your life. [Amazon.com]
FOR COMIC BOOK FANS
Mjolnir Book End
Don’t you hate it when your books refuse to stay up on their shelves? If only there were some immovable object to hold them in place. Well, thanks to the greatest in Asgardian science, or magic, you can have the mighty Mjolnir keep your tomes in place! Only the most worthy will read from your library from now on. [ThinkGeek.com]
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
If we know your comic-lovin’ geek then believe us, Guardians is in the top five of things they want this year. Good thing it just came out on Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital! This dark horse came out of nowhere to be everyone’s favorite movie of 2014 and, for many, their favorite comic book movie ever. As an added bonus, we suggest getting the soundtrack, too. Awesome Mix Vol. 1.. [Amazon.com]
Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus
The cat’s out of the bag! Infinity War is coming in 2018! I would say that there’s plenty of time to read everything you need to know about the source material, but this galactic collection of one of the greatest Marvel stories of all time clocks in at a massive 1248 pages and 6.7 lbs. Light reading’s for suckers! This Omnibus collects all the relevant stories harking back from 87′-90′. Don’t be the only one not getting the deep cuts in the theater, get this book now and maybe you’ll finish before Infinity War Part 2 comes out in 2019. [Amazon.com]
75 Years of Marvel: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen
Marvel Comics has a long history that’s well celebrated and praised. From ground-breaking story lines that have broken race and sexual barriers, to creating some of the biggest pop icons in the world, Marvel has done it all and them some in their ever-evolving storytelling. Talking about not just the stories, but the legends of the men who made Marvel what it is today, this hefty coffee table book shines a proper spotlight on Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, and many more of the writers and artists that have inspired generations of creators and generations more to come. [Amazon.com]
Saga Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 HC
If you’ve listened to the podcast at all then you know that we’re are huge fans of the book Saga. Written by some alien god and handed down to Brian K. Vaughn with the celestial artist Fiona Staples as his partner, the two have created a book that will be loved for ages. This collection of the first 18 issues is a PERFECT buy for fans of the book or just science fiction fans in general. We can not recommend this book enough! [Amazon.com]
Batman 75th Anniversary Box Set
Along with Marvel, The Batman also turns 75 this year and to mark the occasion DC has released this box set of some of the most iconic Batman stories of all time. From the probably insane mind of Frank Miller, the pivotal The Dark Knight Returns is a game-changer book for The Bat and appears to be a big influence in the upcoming Batman v Superman movie. They even made an animated movie about it! Also included is the first Jim Lee appearance on a Batman title in Jeph Loeb’s Hush, and recent superstar Scott Snyder’s Court of Owl’s with Greg Capullo’s jaw dropping artwork. [Amazon.com]
Batman: Death of the Family book and Joker Mask
If you’ve got a serious Bat Fanatic in your life, or you are one, then not only will the 75th Anniversary Box Set be on their list but so will this combo of Scott Snyder’s Death of the Family and corresponding Joker mask to read it through. Mirroring the gruesome look of the Joker, compliments of Greg Capullo, this mask recreates the terrifying visage of Batman’s most dangerous enemy. This time though the Joker’s not after Gotham, he’s after the ones that Batman cares about the most. [Amazon.com]
Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels
Written by one of Marvel‘s biggest writers, Brian Michael Bendis, this books gives the skinny on an industry that’s tougher to get into than Rogue’s costume. This is the new bible for future comic book writers and Bendis walks you through the process step by step, showing readers his own creative method that has earned him success on Ultimate Spider-man, All-New X-Men, Avengers, Powers, and more! [Amazon.com]
FOR THE TREKKIES / TREKKERS
(Star Trek)
U.S.S. Enterprise Projection Alarm
You may have a phaser on your desk, a Federation commander’s t-shirt, maybe even a captain’s chair on layaway, but your bridge isn’t complete until you’ve got the Enterprise telling you what time it is on your wall. Engage the snooze button! [Amazon.com]