36 Of The Best Geeky Gifts Of 2020
Deck the halls with fandom goodies, fa la la la la la la la la...and yeah don't worry there's a lot of Baby Yoda stuff in here.
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1. A squee-worthy Baby Yoda cross-body bag with geeky details almost as adorable as The Child himself.
THE ZIPPER IS A LITTLE FROG I CANNOT.
Get it from Box Lunch for $69.90.
2. Gorgeous Hallows symbol earrings in trans pride colors, because IMHO being "master of death" doesn't sound nearly as good as being "master of the death of the cisheteropatriarchy."
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And that, folks, is why every Harry Potter item in this post will be from magical queer-owned businesses! For example, this Black- and queer-owned Etsy shop specializes in adorably quirky earrings and donates a portion of proceeds from all HP products to local LGBTQIA+ causes!
Get them from InsomniaCraftShop for $9.75 (available in two color combinations).
3. An inspirational stainless-steel Hamilton lyric cuff bracelet for a gift that'll leave any young, scrappy, and hungry fan ~satisfied~.
Promising review: "I am allergic to a lot of metals, and no reaction to this! I have a pretty small wrist, and most bracelets slide off me. This one does not. Plus it's Hamilton, so what's not to love!" —Jill Wright
Get it from Amazon for $14.89.
4. A funny yet practical combination Joy-Con holder and cupholder so they can easily ~switch~ between kicking butt in their game and enjoying a refreshing beverage.
Promising review: "My cup holder came in today and I am loving it. Was able to put the Joy-Cons on with no difficultly or problems. Holds cans and bottles as described." —Alejandro Esparza-Sandy
Get it from Inceptualize3D on Etsy for $20.
5. The Geeky Chef Cookbook: Real-Life Recipes for Your Favorite Fantasy Foods for anyone who has ever wanted to try Romulan ale or pumpkin pasties IRL, or who needs motivation to step away from their books and games and actually cook for once.
6. A LOL-worthy set of dry-erase magnets so they can make their fridge look like their beloved gaming console of yesteryear.
Promising review: "Got it for my man to leave messages on and he almost cried when he opened it because he never got gifts specifically like that from anyone ever except from his own mother. He's had a very rough life but the one thing that always helped him get through was playing video games through it all. He still has his Gameboy Color from when he was a boy and he's almost 30 now! Worth every penny and I love writing messages on them. It still has 'If you've never known what happiness is you've never had this!' written on it — I wrote on it in erasable pen LOL!" —Jessica
Get a set of six magnets from Amazon for $21.99.
7. A set of Game of Thrones Hand of the King bottle openers, because the first step to drinking and knowing things is to actually open the bottles.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $4.99.
8. A Camp Half-Blood or Camp Jupiter baseball cap that unfortunately will not turn them invisible, but will allow them to rep their favorite demigod training ground. Or heck, get both and say to hell (er, Hades) with a millennia-old rivalry — Hera would be proud.
Get it from SpruceMount on Etsy for $18.50 (available in two designs).
9. The Art of Disney: The Golden Age (1937-1961) card book, a collection of 100 gorgeous postcards with artwork from different stages of the animation process of classic Disney films. It's basically a history of Disney in a box, so prepare for geeky gushing.
Promising review: "These are absolutely amazing postcards that show all the hard work that went into the classic Disney films. The postcards feature scenes, concept art, character designs and backgrounds from some of Disney's most iconic films. The images are beautifully presented and the cards and are perfect for framing or sending! The set contains postcards from films like Snow White, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. They're a must-have for hardcore Disney, animation, or art fanatics!" —OSU Fan
Get it from Amazon for $20.03 (postcard sets also available in other themes, like the women of Star Wars or Pixar art).
10. Hilarious Superman socks complete with a cape that'll have them saying "It's a bird, it's a plane, no...it's novelty footwear!"
Promising review: "A little snug but that helps keep them up under extreme wind conditions. The best part of them though is the extra LIFT I get from the cape keeping my ankles in a proper flying position for tight turns around buildings that otherwise might make me look dorky. All in all, I really love these socks and I will probably wear them till they eventually burn up in the atmosphere upon reentry." —Gunnboat
Get them from Amazon for $8.88.
11. Star Trek Cocktails: A Stellar Compendium, a new book that'll teach them how to concoct drinks like Dr. McCoy's Mint Julep and Captain Picard's Earl Grey Martini so they can expertly captain a Zoom happy hour.
12. A gorgeous dragon-emblazoned mug any LOTR, D&D, or GOT fan, or any other geek whose fandom can't be represented by one of the aforementioned acronyms, will love.
Get it from pagepottery on Etsy for $48.
13. An OMG-worthy "Pick your poison" sticker sheet of classic fanfiction tropes, as if they could ever pick just one. *Pours both enemies to lovers and PWP down throat in one gulp*
The tropes on the labels are "PWP extra hot," "Snowed in," "They were roommates," "Fake dating," and "Enemies to lovers" — aka everything you stayed up till 1 a.m. reading in eighth grade and also...last night.
Promising review: "Lovely sticker sheet, good quality, and makes a great gift." —Sarah
Get a sheet of five from byTrishArgh on Etsy for $5.05 (available in glossy or matte finishes).
14. A set of five artful prints of Naruto characters that'll make for anime-zing touch to their home.
15. Squee-worthy Pickachu soap sure to be their best friend when it's their hygiene they must defend.
Get a set of five from 3Ddreaming on Etsy for $11.59+ (originally $14.49+; available in six scents, with or without glitter, and in 39 colors).
16. A wonderfully whimsical Cat-ian America print on a vintage dictionary page that humans and felines alike will ~marvel~ at.
Note that it doesn't come with the frame!
Promising review: "One of the best presents I’ve ever bought our cat Mushu. His pictures say it all. He’s so happy it’s ridiculous. I would buy this again. All day everyday. Merry Christmas Mushu! Stand tall and puff out your chest. Self esteem is important son. You can be anything you want to be... even CATain aMEOWica!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon Handmade for $12.99. Find more cat superheroes here.
17. A pack of very neighborly Totoro pens for anyone who wishes they could take the Catbus to work. Using these at their desk is the next best thing.
18. A Nightmare Before Christmas wreath that they'd actually consider to be a ~dream~ to hang up before Christmas.
Get it from Hot Topic for $49.90.
19. A cuddly plush of their favorite Pokémon that'll have them thanking you profusely and declaring you the very best, like no one ever was.
20. A ROFL-worthy Star Wars sticker that feels like exactly how this conversation would happen in 2020. Hey Luke, at least your dad knows how to text!
It's also available in "I love you" "I know" and "Chewie, we're home" versions.
Get it from WishUponMagic on Etsy for $3.59+ (available in three text convos).
21. A Hawkins Middle School 1983 A.V. Club sweatshirt to comfort your friend who feels like their world will be turned ~upside down~ once Stranger Things ends.
On a scale of one to ten, they'll rate this gift an Eleven.
Promising review: "I love this sweatshirt! I'm not exaggerating when I say I was waiting by the mailbox for this to arrive. I'm 5'7" and weigh 165 lbs. and bought a size medium. It fits perfectly. I have room in the arms but the bottom hemline stops right at my hips. This sweatshirt is pretty thin, but for Stranger Things geeks such as myself, it's a must-have. Love this thing!!!" —Meri
Get it from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in unisex sizes S-XXL and in eight colors).
22. A Tardis throw blanket any aspiring Time Lord (be they two- or four-legged) will wanna curl up with.
Promising review: "My father is a huge Doctor Who fan so I got this blanket for him for Christmas to compliment his Doctor Who-themed study. He loves it and takes it all over the house. Great product!" —Richie Reviews
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
24. A badass set of stickers for the Potterhead who knows that the weapon we have is love (and hey, are they even a true Potterhead if they don't?).
These are from the merch shop of The Gayly Prophet, a queer- and trans-focused HP podcast. I also 10/10 recommend checking out their Instagram highlight of more queer- and ally-owned places to buy Harry Potter goodies!
Get a set of two from The Gayly Prophet for $9.
25. A badass Wonder Woman tiara necklace to make them feel powerful every dang day.
26. A Triforce lamp for a gamer gift that totally Hy-rules.
Get it from Toynk for $39.99.
27. A fantastical neck pillow inspired by Haku from Spirited Away that just might be the Miyaza-key to keeping them cute and cozy.
Promising review: "Adorable. My teenage son picked this out for his younger sister’s birthday, and she wears it around her neck almost like a travel pillow. He’s a much-loved addition to the family, and everyone who has seen him has commented on how cute he is. Would definitely recommend/buy again." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
28. Adorable Appa and Momo PJ pants for anyone who's spent pretty much all of quarantine curled up watching (or re-watching) Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Get them from Box Lunch for $24.90 (available in unisex sizes XS-2X).
29. A hilarious Baby Yoda bike helmet ~ear~ to make the geekiest kiddo in your life squeal with joy. Also umm...can they please make this in grown-up sizes?
30. A full set of Millennium Items with a chain to sport them on, so they won't have to resort to being a thief (king) to harness their ancient powers.
Promising review: "Got these for my son who has been a long time fan of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the show and the game. He thought they were amazing and said he would give them 10 stars if he could. He interchanges the Millennium Items on the necklace regularly. This was a perfect gift!" —Wendy
Get the chain, seven items, and an additional charm from Amazon for $23.99.
31. A ~llama~zing Emperor's New Groove stocking so they can pay homage to the single most under-appreciated Disney film of all time and say "no touchy" to anyone who tries to lay their hands (er, hooves?) on their prezzies.
Get it from Hot Topic for $14.90.
32. A blue chocolate chip cookie scented candle that'll be like ambrosia for the weary Percy Jackson fan as a part of their self-care routine.
This soy candle is vegan and paraben-free, so it would even meet Grover's standards!
Promising review: "Bought this for my dad for Father's Day because we used to read the Percy Jackson series together. It means a lot to us and he adores it. Also, it really does smell amazing!" —Collette Adato
Get it from IntheWickofTime on Etsy for $25.99.
33. A squee-worthy set of 10 Eeveelution enamel pins (including a *sparkly* Sylveon) so your fave Pokémon trainer really can catch 'em all.
Promising review: "These are so beautiful! I absolutely love them. The packaging was also adorable! I would buy from this seller again!" —alex
Get it from BonniesLab on Etsy for $75.
34. An organic cotton witchy printed tote bag ideal for schlepping their heavy potions books up the ever-changing staircases of Hogwarts. Or, you know, their groceries back from the bodega.
Yup, it's from a queer-owned business!
Get it from Holly Dunn Design for $35 (available in two colors).
35. An aww-worthy Wonder Woman pet costume so your favorite pooch will be ready to join the Pupstice League.
Get it from Petsmart for $4.99 (available in sizes L-XL).
36. And a cutesy Calcifer enamel pin they're sure to ~howl~ with delight when they recieve.
This cutie is from an amazing Black-owned small business that makes tons of adorable and quirky (and often anime-themed) pins, stickers, pillows, and charms. The site even features a handy list of resources of ways to get involved with and places to donate to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Get it from Teal Teacup for $14.
When they open your gift and realize it relates to their current fave fandom:
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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