Buying gifts for a nerd can be a difficult process. A friend who likes Star Wars or video games would really appreciate a gift that shows you know them and are interested in their interests. The problem is you aren’t. Well don’t fret because Nanu is here to help. Over two parts I will be exploring some of the more unique gift options out there for the pop culture obsessive in your life. Thanks to Georgina who helped me compile this list.
For the Star
Wars Nerd
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- Star Wars Art Prints – £38.41 from Etsy For a slightly different take on the Star Wars Trilogy why not try these minimal prints re-imagining the films as children’s books? These are almost stylish enough to not look nerdy at all. Almost.
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- Knitted Star Wars – £8.64 each from Etsy Perhaps the cutest of all Star Wars toys. These handmade toys come in all sorts of variations and if there is a character you really want but isn’t listed you can contact the artist to request one. Princess Leia as Boushh for me please.
For the Animation Geek
Regular Show and Adventure Time are the biggest shows in the animation world right now. These rather brilliant shows are served by a huge array of merchandise. Unfortunately said merch isn’t widely available in the UK, the American imports on Amazon are overly expensive and not everyone lives near a Forbidden Planet.
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- Redbubble is the answer. With a simple search for either show and you will find hundreds of product that would satisfy the most rabid fan. If you are worried about shipping from America don’t fear all posters and are shipped from the UK. So you will be fine for Christmas. Highlights include this simple Regular Show poster. Available for £14.00
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- Adventure Time Sword – £23.99 from Amazon There isn’t much cooler in this world than a toy sword. Well this toy sword is Adventure Time themed. That’s right. Buy this and a lightsaber and you’re going to have the best Boxing Day ever.
For the Video Gamer
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- Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device – £99.99 from Forbidden Planet If your budget stretches to £100 then you should look no further than the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device replica. Admittedly a bit out of everyone’s price range this is never the less a very cool present for anyone who enjoys Portal.
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- Minecraft Lego – £34.99 from the Lego Shop It would be hard to find two properties that went better together than Lego and Minecraft. These sets are the result of a fan campaign on Cuusoo the Lego version of Kickstarter and have been selling extremely well. Grab this set for the video game or Lego lover in your life and you will be their favourite person.
Next time Star Trek, Doctor Who and Comic Books. Oh and some weird alternatives, nerdy nipple tassels anyone?
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