Any true Batman fan probably has a cheap rubber cowl sitting in their closet somewhere. The thing smells bad, tears at your skin when you put them on, and the rubber ears don’t stand up right… or so I’ve heard… This year, make the smile on the face of your Bat-Fan shine brighter than the Bat Signal with the actual cowl from Batman Returns. The Bat-Cowl has been professionally crafted from the original prop worn in Tim Burton’s 1992 film. Composed of sturdy fiberglass, the non-wearable Bat-Cowl hangs on a utility-belt-styled display stand. The lot is limited to 500 units,…
Browsing: Gift Guide
I remember when Mimobot first introduced its line of Star Wars USB drives. The first in the line was the Stormtrooper drive, that sold out pretty quickly. Mimobot has re-released the Series 1 Stormtrooper drive with a limited run of 2,500 units. Even at $100, the units will go quickly, so you better pick one up for the geek in your life if you want to impress this holiday season. via Mimobot
Here’s a great gift that goes to a good cause. Scott Kurtz has announced a 2010 wall calendar that features the plush version of his Skull the Troll at various locations around the world. Over the last three years Gary Arndt has been traveling with Skull the Troll to over 60 countries around the world. It has been an adventure of a lifetime, and Skull has been with Gary every step of the way. While this is a really nice calendar for fans of the web comic series, the $19.95 purchase actually goes to a good cause. 100% of the…
If you are one of those cheap sonsofbitches that doesn’t like to drop a dime on anyone or anything but yourself, then you might want to make an effort and drop one of these papercraft characters into the stocking this year. They won’t cost you a dime, except for the paper, and it will brighten the eye of the geek in your life, as it will probably be a step up from the rock with glued on eyes you gave her last year. via Toy-a-Day
Heaven forbid we leave the Star Trek fans out of our gift giving guide. And if you are going to give Star Trek gifts it’s probably best to go with the phaser from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Created using detailed production blueprints and featuring voice and sound effects from the iconic movie, this replica features the never-before-seen removable Type 1 Phaser – making this a must-have for Trekkies everywhere! $30 bucks!? I hope someone picks one of these up for me, too! via Diamond Select Toys
Fans of Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea have marveled at the Nautilus for some time. Now, eFX is offering up a four foot replica of ship for you to try and fit under the tree this holiday season. Pre-oders begin on Thursday, December 10, 2009 for this 1/45th scale model. It certainly looks stunning from all angles, and if your lovable geek has space in his (or her) showroom to display this unique item then go for it. Just be prepared to fork over $1700 for the luxury of making Captain Nemo’s ship. via eFX
Ever since I received a life size statue of Batman for my birthday a couple of years ago, I’ve been on the lookout for other life size statues to add to the Nerd Room of Doom. For those with really expensive gift tastes, and who have a love for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the Captain Rex Monument could be the centerpiece of their collection. Clone Captain Rex Monument stands approximately 6 feet tall. He is showcased with battle damaged clone armor and short blaster pistols in both hands. Be ready for some sticker shock, Captain Rex will set you…
The geek giving doesn’t have to be for just comic book lovers. Gamers also deserve a little something under the tree, and for those who play World of Warcraft, Alliance or Horde tabards might be just the gift. Of course you better check and make sure you know which side your WoW gamer is aligned with, or that could lead to a really bad holiday moment. The $79.99 tabards (chainmail not included) are on pre-order now for a first quarter 2010 release, so while you won’t have the item on the holiday morning, just knowing this piece of ephemera is…
Someone said clothing is not a present, and while we could argue the semantics and arguments for and against that claim when it pertains to underwear and socks, the Green Lantern Costume Hoodie is an excellent gift for those who want to cosplay, without actually cosplaying. The hoodie features a mask that covers the top half of the face, and looking at the full pullover, it actually looks like a pretty cool uniform that might work in one of those 52 Earths currently featured in the DC Multiverse. There’s still time to order the hoodie for the holidays and it…
We’re really happy that Critical Hit: A Major Spoilers Dungeons and Dragons Podcast has been so well received by those around the world (except for that one guy, who is getting nothing but a huge lump a coal in stocking this year), and if you have a D&D gamer in your life, then a set of stained glass d20s might be the most unique gift they receive this year. The baubles are the creation of John F. Talarico, and while they are not meant to be used for actual game play, they might make a nice centerpiece for the snack…
Press Release Just in time for the holidays comes the greatest way to spread love and cheer for the seasons. Customizable with your own personal message, the Archie Pre-Paid Christmas Card from Archie Comics will give your loved one full access to ArchieDigital.com for a whole year, where they can read hundreds of issues already available and new comics uploaded every Monday – Friday. Any orders made before December 10, 2009 will be eligible to have a printed card sent out from ArchieDigital.com to any destination in the US. The Archie Pre-Paid Christmas Card will be available as a printable…
Forget the fuzzy slippers, or underwear. If you are going to give a loved one some cool clothing this holiday season, look no further than the Star Trek sneaker. The STPL x Airwalk Star Trek Terrain Starfleet Edition Hi Skate are available at Payless right now for $49.99, so you might want to head out now and pick up a pair or two (they come in gold, blue, and red) as Star Trek fans are sure to be beaming these up. via Trek Movie
If you’re thinking your comic book gifts lack a high price feel that comes from purchasing products at the most expensive stores, check out the Justice League shirt from Bloomingdale’s. The $39 tee-shirt is exclusive to the store, which is helping to celebrate DC’s 75th anniversary. Sizes range from Small to Extra Large, which may keep this gift off of the more portly fans wish list this year – unless of course a gym membership is also on the list of wants. via Bloomingdale’s
One of the more interesting DC Universe figures to arrive over the last couple of years, is the semi-transparent Chemo Collect & Connect figure from the Wave 9 collection. Originally, the insides of the brute was an empty shell, but Mattel had the good mind to try and create a liquid effect, and filled the fellow with plastic spheres. I like the new look, but it does bring up the possibility that some people might have the clear version of the figure and others might have the bubble filled one. For the action figure lover on your holiday list, stuffing…