Back to the Future Part II 1:8 scale Hoverboard
$30.00~ • NeoLev • Get Yours Now
Do you have a Back to The Future fan in your family? This is just about the best desk toy you could hope for. NeoLev has created a miniature version of Marty’s hoverboard from BTTF 2 that actually hovers. It’s simple to set up and looks great on a desk, or on a shelf with their Jada Toys Deloreons or NECA Back To The Future figures. With the anniversary of the film passing this year, what better way is there to commemorate one of the greatest film franchises of all time? Besides, who doesn’t love toys that actually float?!?
Human Headphones
$269.00 • Human Headphones • Get Yours Now
We always try to find interesting products that you won’t find in other gift guides, and Human Headphones definitely fit the bill. You can keep your Beats. These headphones ended up being so much more than we expected. They are wireless can headphones, which fit over your ear instead of slipping into them like airpods. This is much healthier for your ear. They also have amazing touch sensitivity on the cans. Just a swipe up and your volume increases, a swipe forward and you’re onto the next song. It isn’t until you get past the basic features though, that these headphones really shine. First, you can take them off and put them together (they are magnetic) and they turn into a portable bluetooth speaker. Then, on top of all of the other stuff we mentioned, these headphones are translators. They will translate to and from 13 different languages ranging from Spanish and French to Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and more. These are not only great headphones in general, but they are the kind of headphones that could make traveling much easier… you know, when we are allowed to travel again.
Nitelanding Aerial Map Lamps
$147.00- $221.00 • My Zero Degree • Get Yours Now
Nitelanding is one of the most beautiful gift ideas that we have the pleasure of bringing you tonight. These aren’t just lamps, they are art. Available in 2 sizes, 10″x10″ or 16.5″x12.5″, Nitelanding gives you a beautiful image of one of several major cities by day or by night. During the day, the aerial map looks great, but when you tap the touch sensor, you see your city like you would if you were flying over it on a night-flight across the country. You can even adjust the brightness of the light by keeping your finger on the touch sensor. Whether you want a city as famous as Paris or Hong Kong, or you want something a little more local like Orlando or Vegas, there’s an amazing option to choose from. The whole thing comes beautifully packaged, and even includes several different adapters for the power cord, so whomever you give this to will be set regardless of whether they are in the US or anywhere else in the world. There’s really no one we can’t imagine loving this gift. It is good for the traveler, and good for the traveler at heart. It will look great on a desk or on a wall, in a home or in an office. We can’t recommend Nitelanding enough.
Krayt Dragon – Star Wars Episode IV – Genuine Prop Specimen
$29.00 • Mini Museum • Get Yours Now
If you’ve ever watched the original Star Wars, you’ve seen a Krayt Dragon, or at least its remains in the desert of Tatooine. If you’re watching The Mandalorian, you know that the Krayt has been brought back and Mando actually has to fight one in the season 2 premiers. Now, Star Wars fans can own a fragment of the original skeleton that was used in Star Wars: A New Hope! Owning something that was actually involved in the filming of a Star Wars movie is a holy grail for collectors and fans, but they rarely come up on the market and they usually cost several thousand dollars. Mini Museum has made it possible for you to own a small piece of the skeleton without having to sell your self to the spice mines to afford it. This particular piece of the fiberglass skeleton was recovered from the deserts of Tunisia on what was the original Tatooine set for Star Wars. You can see the skeleton in the film early on when C-3PO and R2 split up in the desert. We loved that Mini Museum didn’t just make this possible to own, it feels special from how it is prepared, as a real museum piece. It comes in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped Riker display box. The box measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity. If you have any Star Wars fans in your life, this is one of the coolest gifts they are ever going to get.
Lokai Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Bracelets
$22.00 • Lokai • Get Yours Now
Sometimes it can be challenging to find jewelry that let’s you fly your geek flag proudly, and still look cool. The popular bracelet maker, Lokai has got you covered. First, we thought Lokai was a pretty interesting brand because of the way they make their bracelets. Their whole premise is that the best way to live is with balance. With that in mind, they’ve brought materials from the highest and lowest spots on Earth together into each bracelet, so that some of that balance can be there with you at all times. The White beads on a Lokai bracelet are infused with water from the top of Mount Everest, while the black beads are infused with sand from the Dead Sea. All the other beads are infused with the coolness of your favorite characters whether they are Mickey, Stitch, Minnie, Belle, Ariel, Jack Skellington, Buzz, Woody, Anna/ Elsa, or Olaf from their Disney line. Deadpool, Hulk, Loki, The Avengers, Black Widow, or Venom from their Marvel line. Or, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Stormtroopers, R2D2, or Baby Yoda from their Star Wars line. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves finding balance as much as they love being a geek.
Pixel Art Retro Gaming Art
$17.99+ • Level Up Labs • Get Yours Now
If you know anyone into retro games, or even just anyone who has a game room, Pixel Art retro gaming art should be hanging on their walls. We are always on the lookout for interesting art that fits the geeky-minded home. This is exactly that. The folks over at level up labs have taken iconic scenes from classic games like Sonic The Hedgehog, Street Fighter 2, Castlevania, Mega Man, Contra, Golden Axe, Altered Beast, and others. What we loved was how well these pieces of art were made. They have a very sturdy frame and a glass front that protects awesome imagery that is carefully attached on posts giving the same sense of depth that you would have gotten sitting too close to the tv screen as a kid, playing your favorite games. Pixel Art is the perfect combination of nostalgia, and high-quality art that deserves to be displayed in your home and will be the kind of thing that people can’t help but ask you about when they see it.
Bismuth Kinetic Science Sculpture, Maglev Anti-Gravity Rod
$59.99 • Element 83 • Get Yours Now
Unlike the Insane Clown Posse, the guys over at Element 83 definitely know how magnets work, and they’ve created all manner of beautiful kinetic sculptures using bismuth. We had a chance to check out the maglev anti-gravity rod and this might be our new favorite desk sculpture/ science experiment. Made from Bismuth, Boron, Neodymium, Acrylic, Aluminum, and Iron, and standing just under 8” tall, this sleek little sculpture lets you levitate a small neodymium magnet without nearly any effort. Seriously, we set it up in just about 30 seconds. Each piece is made with amazing care and to make sure you can switch things up, they even try to include an extra magnet at no extra charge so that you can vary your display. Anyone who appreciates modern art, science, or just seeing things float is going to love this. Also, don’t just look at this one piece. The team over at Element83 has created an amazing assortment of kinetic statues and bismuth jewelry that will leave recipients breathless. Check out all of their other wares HERE.
Face-Changing LED Matrix Full Face Mask
$150.00 • Lumen Couture • Get Yours Now
Lumen Couture has created some amazing products that we are really honored to bring to you this year. The first one we’ll be talking about is their Face-Changing LED Matrix Full Face Mask. It’s a mask that literally lets you change your face to any other face you can load into their app. You can also replace your face with any number of animations, voice/music equalizers, or a design of your own. We were wowed about how bright this mask was, even in a lit room, and we can see a ton of great applications for it. When the clubs and raves start back up, this is going to be the fashion accessory that stops people dead in their tracks. Also, think about the applications for cosplay! You can literally replace your face with an animated face of whomever you are cosplaying. If you really want to freak people out, you can’t go wrong with a flaming skull lighting up from under a hood. This is high-tech and high fashion and definitely one of the most unique items we’ve seen this year. If you have a club kid, cosplayer, or fashionista in your life, they don’t even know how much they would love this, so get if for them!
Avatar: The Last Airbender The Jasmine Dragon Tea Set – Ceramic Teapot & Tea Cup
$39.95 • Surreal Entertainment • Get Yours Now
The world would be a better place if we would look to people like Uncle Iroh for wisdom. The kindly uncle of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Prince Zuko fulfilled his dream in the series of opening up the Jasmine Dragon tea shop, now you can have an officially licensed tea set from the series, complete with the shop’s logo on a ceramic teacup and Iroh’s face on the teapot. If you can think of a better thing to drink a hot cup of tea from this winter while you are binge-watching the show for the 10th time, you’ve got us beat. All Airbender fans love Iroh, but there is so little actual merchandise out there that celebrates the wisest character of the series. Even if you don’t like tea, this is still one of the coolest collectibles you can own if you are a fan of the show.
Light-Up Glowing Fiber-Optic Face Mask
$27.00 • Lumen Couture • Get Yours Now
Face masks are going to be part of our culture for a long time to come, but let’s face it, they aren’t great looking. At best, you can find one with a nice fabric pattern or a character that you love, but they are really just a big thing covering up your face. Lumen Couture has created a beautiful face mask for people who want to bring a little sparkle to their Covid-era wardrobe. This fiber-optic mask lights up to give you the perfect color accent to your wardrobe. It’s comfortable, charges easily via USB, and you can change between seven different colors, a strobe effect, or just let it cycle through the colors. There’s no better way to shine in a crowd when you can’t flash your smile, then letting your mask bring all the colors of the rainbow.
Friendship Lamps
$149.50 per set • Friendshiplamps • Get Yours Now
Of all of the gifts we can suggest to you this holiday season, Friendship lamps might be the best thing you can get for a friend who is far away. Sure, you can always send a text, make a call or even facetime someone to tell them you are thinking about them, but sometimes, just a little gesture between you means that much more. These lamps work in a special way. You keep one and you send the other to your friend. Whenever you are thinking about them, just tap the lamp (or hold it to change color), and it will make your friend’s lamp star to flash gently. It’s a simple gesture that can only be shared with these two devices that show someone special you are thinking of them. If that’s not an important gift in a time when most people can’t see their friends and family, I’m not sure what is.
LED Matrix Belt
$85.00 • Lumen Couture • Get Yours Now
Nothing ties an outfit together like the right belt, and what could be better than an LED belt that you can customize with an app? Lumen Couture’s LED Matrix belt is a USB-rechargeable belt that can do anything from display a message, animation, custom gif, or even work as video equalizer for speaking or music. This is an accessory that is not only great for holiday get togethers (Imagine Christmas trees, Santas, or Messages like Joy to The World / Ho! Ho! Ho! ), but it’s the kind of fashion item that can go with almost anything and will guarantee that people take notice. If you have someone in your life who loves to shine their personality through their wardrobe, this belt is an absolute must this holiday season!
LED Matrix Face Mask
$65.00 • Lumen Couture • Get Yours Now
We have loved everything that we’ve tested from Lumen Couture, but We think that their LED Matrix Face Mask might be our favorite. It’s a fully-programmable face mask that you can program to say whatever you like whether it is Happy Holidays or 6 Feet Please! You can also use it as an equalizer for both speech and music, or display any number of gifs, animations, or custom creations that you can easily design with its app. This mask gives you a chance to use all the real estate that used to be taken up with your smile, and now you can use it to let your personality and spirit shine through. Also, this isn’t just a fashion accessory. The mask has a slot for N95 filters, and the electronics slide right out so that you can wash the mask. This mask is probably the most ingenious fashion accessory of the COVID-19 era!
Apollo 11 Command Foil
$69.00 • Mini Museum • Get Yours Now
It is one thing to learn about history, it is another thing to literally hold it in your hand. Mini Museum has always made amazing products that give people a chance to collect pieces of history with their stunning Mini Museums, but now they are selling individual specimens so that anyone can afford to own part of something that they would never have the opportunity to have. One of the most amazing things we had the pleasure of checking out from the Mini Museum this year is a specimen of the actual command foil from Apollo 11. It comes exquisitely packaged in a magnifying case that is surrounded by images from the mission, making it an awesome display piece. When you open up the outer case, you can read all about the historic space mission with a booklet that also lets you change the way you can display the foil in four different ways. It also comes with a COE to let you know that this is legit. If you know anyone who loves space travel, or is a NASA buff, this is probably the only chance they’ll ever have in their life to own something that was not only part of an official space mission, but one as iconic as Apollo 11.
LED Matrix Programmable Zip-Up Jacket
$210.00 • Lumen Couture • Get Yours Now
Using the same LED Matrix technology that makes their belt and face mask awesome, but on a much bigger scale, Lumen has created an amazing zip-up jacket. Just like their other matrix accessories, this jacket can be easily programmed using the app to display any video, gif, animation, or text you can think of. They also include a bunch of great pre-set options for you, if you need some help getting your imagination flowing. The colors are bright, the animations are fast and vibrant. Also, it will last you a decent amount of time. The jacket comes with a custom, USB- rechargeable battery that will easily give you 1-2 hours of display time. You can also swap it out for your own rechargeable power bank. And yes, the matrix can be easily slid out so that you can throw the jacket in the washing machine. However, the one thing we don’t want to get lost here is that the jacket is really comfortable. It’s warm… cozy even. It’s made with great care and quality. If it didn’t have the ability to play videos and gifs on it, it would still be one of the most comfortable jackets that we’ve slipped on this year.
Ebros Frank Lloyd Wright Tree of Life Stained Glass 11.5″ x 9.5″ Desktop Plaque
$81.99 • Ebros Gifts • Get Yours now
This plaque is a perfect replica of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Tree of Life stained glass window. While the real-life version can be found on the central landing of the Darwin D. Martin house stairway, this 11.5″ tall x 9.5″ wide x 0.25″ thick replica will look amazing wherever you put it. It comes with both a custom wooden base or a chain for hanging. This is perfect for the person in your life who likes stained glass, Frank
Lloyd Wright, art deco or beautiful sparkly things.
C3-PO Star Wars The Clapper
$29.99 • The Clapper • Get Yours now
If you love the idea of a Clapper that draws inspiration from Star Wars, but The Dark Side isn’t your Jam, the rebels have got you covered with your very own protocol droid. That’s right, C3-PO is not only one of the longest-lasting characters of the entire Star Wars saga, but he can now be your very own clapper! Whether you are clapping him on to bring light to the room or clapping him off, C3-PO is not only there to help, but he’s got a number of great movie phrases that he uses when activated. If you love Star Wars, and especially if you love droids, this is an excellent gift this holiday season.
Star Wars Dark Side Damask Charcoal Rug
$169.00+ • Ruggable • Get Yours Now
In the history of the holiday gift guide, this is the first time we ever recommended a rug as a gift idea, but when you look at Ruggables amazing Star Wars rugs, you can definitely see why. First, let’s talk about what makes this rug cool from a technical perspective. This rug is machine washable, something that is pretty much unheard of. It is actually two pieces, the top layer, and then a non-slip rug pad that peels right off like velcro. It is this ability to separate the rug from its pad that makes popping it in the washing machine possible. How many times have you gotten your rug dirty and wished you could do that? The rugs are also available in several sizes, ranging from a 2.5’ x 7’ runner to 8’ rounds, and even 9’x12’ rectangles. The versatility of options means that there’s a rug size to fit any need. Finally, let’s talk about design. Our favorite was this Star Wars Dark Side Damask. We loved it because half the people we have shown it to didn’t even realize they were looking at Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtrooper helmets until we pointed it out. With that said, there are seven other Star Wars designs that you can choose from, each equally cool in their own way. Also, if Star Wars isn’t your thing, they offer designs based on Disney as well as a ton of equally great, non-license-based designs. If you aren’t buying this for yourself, Ruggables Star Wars rugs make the perfect gift for people who love to let their geek flag fly, but also like to keep it classy. You can’t get much classier than this.
Westbrook Sports Classic – Major League Baseball Stadiums (San Francisco)
$199.99 • Westbrook Sports Classics • Get Yours Now
Looking for something special for the sports fanatic or sports memorabilia collector in your life? Look no further than to Westbrook Sports Classics’ Major League Baseball Stadium mini replicas. Each Westbrook artistic rendition portrays a classic baseball stadium during their earlier days when peanuts and Crackerjacks didn’t need financing and you were happy just rooting for the home team even if they didn’t win. Each stadium will come with an acrylic protective display case, and stadiums are made of quality marble, cast bronze, and crystal. The stadiums are so magnificent that even if you’re not a sports memorabilia collector, they make great centerpieces for any art enthusiast. At the time not every classic stadium is available, but some of the more iconic ones such as Fenway Park, Citi Field, Wrigley Field, and Camden Yards are all beautifully captured and available this Christmas. According to WSC, more ballparks will be added soon so if you don’t find your favorite this year, there’s always next year!
Kingston DataTraveler 2000 Encrypted USB Drive
$61.99 • Kingston • Get Yours Now
Don’t trust the cloud? Looking for an easy and advanced solution to protect your files while jet setting as a secret agent… or a college student with finals in three weeks? Kingston has you covered with their DataTraveler 2000, a USB that comes with an alphanumeric keypad that locks the drive with either a word or number combination. The entire disk features AES 3256-bit hardware-based encryption, is FIPS 197 certified (It means its legit) and can be used on Mac or PC. One of the coolest features we’ve noticed is its ability to pre-load content as read-only for the user, meaning you can read but you can’t write or delete. So, rest assure that all those embarrassing bathroom selfies of yourself if stored in the DataTraveler 2000 will be protected and safe. Although we’d advise you to not keep any self-incriminating evidence around to begin with.
Nucleum USB-C 7-in-1 hub
$62.99 • Kingston • Get Yours Now
Kingston’s Nucleum 7-in-1 USB-C hub is the perfect accessory for all those working from home this year. With this single USB-C hub, you can connect up to 7 devices at once and stay productive until we return to a new normal next year. It features USB-C (power input), USBC-C (data), HDMI, USB-A (x2), SD, and MicroSD. Making it the perfect tech companion for content creators who wants quick access to their SD cards or those who just simply need the flexibility.
DataTraveler Locker+ G3
$18.99 • Kingston • Get Yours Now
Whether you’re a Mac or PC guy/gal, protect your files with encryption and automatic cloud backup! We all know how easy it is to accidentally lose things, especially tiny USB drives that disappear into nothing. Make sure you secure your personal and sensitive information in a safe and convenient way with Kingston’s DataTraveler Locker+ G3. It features both hardware encryption and password protection system for double data security, as well an optional cloud backup which is compatible with Google Drive, Microsoft’s OneDrive, Amazon Cloud, Dropbox, and Box. So regardless of whether you lose your drive, get it stolen, or it’s eaten by your dog, rest assured knowing that your data will always be secure!
Genuine Wooly Mammoth Meat
$29.00 • Mini Museum • Get Yours Now
What is a gift that both fans of ancient history and beef jerky will both appreciate? How about a genuine piece of Wooly Mammoth meat that was carved off of a mammoth leg specimen that was radiocarbon dated to 19,551 years old. It was discovered near the Indigkra River in Siberia, Russia. Now you can pick it up and hold it in your hands. Personally, we would advise leaving it in the 4″x3″x1″ acrylic display case. After all, it is almost 20,000 years old. If you are looking for an affordable gift for a fan of mammoths or prehistoric history, this is a truly amazing gift. Besides, when you are thinking about trying to find a gift for someone that they don’t already have, how many people do you know that already have a genuine piece of a wooly mammoth?
Burmite Cretaceous Amber
$29.00+ • Mini Museum • Get Yours Now
If you want to get as close as you’ll probably ever get to feeling like John Hammond in Jurassic Park, you are going to need a piece of Amber with a bug in it. Now, the piece that would have fit on top of Hammond’s cane in the movie would have cost tens of thousands of dollars, but you can actually get small specimens of prehistoric critters in amber for an affordable price. These pieces of Cretaceous amber hail from the Hukawng Valley of Northern Myanmar (Burma). It ships in a glass-topped riker boxes case that measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and comes with an information card so you can learn a little something along the way. We not only recommend this for anyone who is an enthusiast about prehistoric times, but it’s also a great present for anyone who has dreams of cloning dinosaurs.
Jurassic Park Mosquito In Amber Resin Paper Weight
$29.95+ •Surreal Entertainment • Get Yours Now
Fans of Jurassic Park may have to wait a little bit longer to see Jurassic World Dominion, but now they can relive the early films with a replica of the amber bug that Hammond had atop his cane. However, since only people who have trouble walking and pimps use canes, you get to take this 3″ replica and display it proudly on your desk as a paperweight. This is a fun and super cool looking gift for anyone who loves the Jurassic Park movies and has a desk. I mean, sure, you could get them a real bug in amber this size, but unless you are going to drop around $8k, this is about the best you’re going to be able to do.
Marvel Infinity and Nano Gauntlet LED Desk Monument
$59.95+ •Surreal Entertainment • Get Yours Now
Outside of West Side Story, snapping has never been more iconic than in the Marvel Studios Avengers Infinity Gauntlet storyline. Infinity Gauntlet ended with Thanos Snapping and wiping out half the universe, and Tony Stark sacrificed himself to defeat Thanos at the end of Endgame. The actual replicas of the gauntlets are awesome, but they are massive. Seriously, where do most people put these things? Thankfully, Surreal Entertainment has created this great set of both the Thanos and Iron Man versions of the Infinity Gauntlets that are the perfect size to keep on your desk. These 6″ replicas not only feature light-up LEDS, but they are frozen in their most iconic moments – The Snap. If you know anyone who loves The MCU this is a great gift for this holiday season. Heck, if you know anyone who is always snapping their fingers, you still might want to consider it.