Nerds have very peculiar interests. You won’t understand what they’re talking about unless you’ve deep-dived into books, movies, or video games they consume. The only easy thing about buying gifts for nerds is that you already have a general idea of what they’re into. The downside is that they’re the most discerning people. Here are 12 gift suggestions that might help:
Suit of Armor
Who says that Halloween is the only acceptable time for dressing up like a knight in shining armor? Chivalry is not dead when you have this functional suit of armor for the holidays. Have your friend live out their fantastical dreams of being born in the Renaissance and saving damsels in distress.
PlayStation Classic
PlayStation 5 is the latest iteration of the console from Sony. But retro gaming is making a huge comeback, and it’s suddenly cool again to play on old gaming equipment. Initially released in 2018, the PlayStation Classic is revived with 20 built-in games instead of inserting old discs into the console.
Custom Phone Case
If it weren’t painfully obvious already that your friend is a nerd, make it more apparent by blinging up their phone. This store customizes phone cases by letting you choose the layout and design. This season, surprise your friend with a phone case that perfectly matches their interests.
Vintage Graphic Tee
Fans will almost always own bootleg merch or graphic tees of their favorite comic book or movie franchise. If you know what your friend is currently obsessing on, it’s easy to find a vintage graphic tee to give them for the holidays. Authentic vintage is hard to find, but many shops custom-make shirts that look like they’re from the 90s.
Book of Puzzles
Most comic book heroes are always on the lookout for the next adventure, and stories often revolve around solving a mystery. This is why comic books are such fun to read. This curiosity often extends to the readers themselves, making a book of puzzles a great holiday gift for avid comic book fans.
Vinyl Figures
From comic book characters to pop culture icons, there’s a Funko Pop for everyone. They’re pretty popular and easy to collect because of their accessible price. But some rare and limited edition Pops can sell for more than a thousand dollars in the secondary market. A Jamie Lannister Pop was sold at a whopping $13,500 on eBay. You don’t have to shell out that much, but if you can, and you want to, why not?
Board Games
Your favorite board games are getting an aesthetic upgrade. Play your favorite Game of Thrones characters instead of an intense match with kings and queens on the chessboard. Winning the game feels like owning a piece of Westeros for yourself. The Stranger Things series inspire even Monopoly. Losing will surely get you to The Upside Down.
Streaming Service Subscription
Some of the biggest movies released in the previous decade are based on comic books. There’s no greater joy for a nerd to see their favorite character come to life on screen. Give them a subscription to Netflix or Disney Plus, and they can binge-watch to their heart’s desire.
LED Lightsaber
Lightsabers have become so eponymous that even if you haven’t watched Star Wars, you know they come from that film franchise. Surprise your friend with an LED Lightsaber, and instead of “happy holidays,” you’ll get a “may the force be with you,” which is basically the same thing in geek culture.
Series Book Set
Owning one or two comic books is cool, but having an entire set is even cooler. Ultimate bragging rights definitely go to the fan who owns the most issues in a series. If you have a close nerd friend looking to complete their comic book collection, help him out by searching for a set or what’s missing in their collection.
Gaming Headset
Video game developers aim to make sure their games are as immersive as possible through detailed graphics and rich sound effects. But all of this is for naught without the appropriate gear. Things like output peripherals might sound foreign to you, but any gamer who will receive a new headset this holiday will surely get it.
Iron Man Helmet
Robert Downey Jr. might have already bid farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his legacy as Iron Man, the tech billionaire superhero, will live on. What better way to immortalize the memory of such an outstanding portrayal on the silver screen than by having a replica of the superhero’s iconic helmet!
The holidays are a time of giving, so whatever you’re getting the nerds in your life, make sure that it’s in line with what they’re actually into. Please don’t confuse Marvel with DC or Star Wars with Star Trek. You wouldn’t want to be in the middle of a heated discussion over which is better.
