Happy Holidays everyone! Welcome to the first installment of the 2013 Wrong Button Gift Guide! We know that gift giving can be difficult, especially if you’re not familiar with a particular fandom or you’re like Emily’s mom and you can’t tell the difference between a TARDIS and a TaunTaun (sorry mom!). So we’ve compiled an simple gift guide to help give you some ideas or maybe even find the perfect gift for every geek on your list!
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No Lord of the Rings fan’s collection is complete without this gorgeous 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition. Seriously, this thing is brilliant. It honors Tolkien’s original vision that the epic tale would be in one volume with six books plus appendices, and was edited by Christopher Tolkien, the author’s youngest son. It also includes two large-format fold-out maps, a ribbon placemarker, gilded page edges, a color insert depicting Tolkien’s own paintings of the Book of Mazarbul. Its an amazing gift for a lifelong fan or to introduce a new generation to the world of Middle Earth.
Let the Harry Potter geek on your list make some magic this holiday with their own Programable TV Remote Wand. Ok, so they won’t be able to do REAL magic, but they will be able to pick the TV show’s they want. And in the end, isn’t that really what Christmas is all about?
We know that whenever we hear the word “potato,” we immediately launch into the descriptive sing-song made famous by Samwise Gamgee. This graphic art print is a great gift for the geeky cook on your list, in case they ever forget what to do with taters, precious.
It might not open a kingdom under the Mountain, but this Thorin’s Key pendant is definitely a conversation starter. The pendant is made by a 3D printer and then fired to fuse the stainless steel particles. It’s lightweight and has a long chain, making it easy and comfortable to wear.
Whether you’re in your school dormitory or your parent’s basement, this luxurious Harry Potter House Robe will keep you warm during all that Potions homework. The robe is available in Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw colors and crest, and comes with kimono sleeves and a hood.
Still drowning your sorrows over (SPOILERS!) the Red Wedding, the loss of Jamie Lannister’s hand or that Game of Thrones doesn’t come back until March? Join the club with this awesome set of GOT shot glasses. This set of four comes with one each of Houses Stark, Baratheon, Lannister, and Targaryen.
Peter knows how hard it is to select jewelry that’s both pretty and geeky, and this Tolkien-inspired silk wrap bracelet is both. The bracelet features hand dyed silk thread and the charms feature a compass rose and the phrase “Not all who wander are lost,” one of Tolkien’s most famous quotes. It’s definitely a pricey purchase, but the lady Tolkien fan on your list will thank you.
The only thing small about the world of Game of Thrones are these vinyl figure sets. Each set contains six characters from the epic fantasy drama, and we suggest that you collect them all! They’re perfect for sitting on desks or reenacting your favorite GOT scenes (keep it PG-13 kids!).
Book handbags and clutches are all the rage right now and this is a must have for any fantasy fan. This Hans Christian Anderson’s Classic Fairy Tales Book Purse is very feminine a pretty, while still showing some love for the stories we all grew up with. It’s made of one leatherbound book, cotton fabric, wooden handle, silver button, elastic strap, and an ornate ribbon.
If you ever happen to be picked as a tribute for a battle to the death, at least you’ll have some stylish footwear. These custom-made Hunger Games inspired TOMS are comfortable and subtle enough to wear everyday. A great addition to any fans wardrobe.
Look for our next guide tomorrow: Geek Fashionista!
