My Geeky Valentine – Geeky Gifts for Her and Him
Once again, it’s time for Valentine’s Day shopping. What are you getting your loved one? Will it be something that celebrates the things they love? Stuck for ideas? Here are some simple but perfect things for your geeky significant other.
Plush Bouquets from ThinkGeek
Sure, you can get your sweetheart flowers, only to have them shrivel up and die before you know it, but stuffed animals are forever! They’re also the perfect gift for folks with allergies, and a great way to say “here’s a hug!”.
These plush bouquets promise to stay cute and cuddly well past Valentine’s Day. They are even a great gift for Mother’s Day, graduations, or whatever special occasion you’re celebrating.
Never-Ending Valentine’s Day Card!
What gift would be complete without a sweet Valentine’s Day card to go with it? If you and your significant other have great senses of humor, then you need to top off your gift with this awesome Valentine’s Day card.
Grab one of these Valentine’s Cards, write an endearing message, and deliver it. Once your loved one presses the indicated button, either some annoying sappy Valentine’s Day music or kissy noises (depending on which card you select) will play for the next THREE HOURS!
Luckily, there is a safety tab that allows you to safely sample the sound, open the card, and write your message. Once the tab is removed, it’s like pulling a pin on a grenade. Take cover! Or at least bring earplugs.
Star Wars I Love You / I Know Bracelet
This officially-licensed Star Wars “I Love You / I Know bracelet”, features silhouettes of Han and Leia in their final gaze before the carbonite freeze. It comes with an adjustable strap, and is the perfect way to remind the love of your life that even an untested hibernation sequence can’t keep you apart.
Star Wars I Love You / I Know Stemless Flute Glasses
If leather accessories aren’t your loved one’s thing, then maybe this set of two stemless flute glasses is. They feature that fateful exchange between Princess Leia (“I Love You”) and Han Solo (“I Know”) on the glasses along with their silhouettes.
Raise a glass to each other and celebrate your relationship… and the fact that one of you is probably not about to be lowered into carbonite.
Geeks understand the importance of towels. And sometimes two geeks get together and live in the same house. Know what that leads to? Towel fights. Not the sort where you wet one end and snap it, but fights over whose towel is whose. You could get monogrammed towels, but those are too…normal
This set of white hand towels features the words “I Love You.” / “I Know.” along with large silhouettes of Leia and Han, respectively, embroidered in a silvery grey. The opposite side has a line of 1/2″ Rebel Alliance insignia from side to side and a Star Wars logo in the corner; display this side if you want your fandom more subtle.
Feisty Pets
No creature illustrates the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde qualities of animals better than Feisty Pets! Those cute and cuddly plush animals turn deadly when just a squeeze of the head reveals shifty eyes and sharp teeth! (Squeeze our heads and we’ll reveal shifty eyes and sharp teeth, too!)
Choose from Sammy Suckerpunch (dog), Princess Pottymouth (cat), Grandmaster Funk (monkey), Marky Mischief (lion), Cuddles Von Rumblestrut (guinea pig), Glenda Glitterpoop (unicorn), Karl the Snarl (polar bear) or Sir Growls-a-Lot (bear). Hug with caution!
You’ve probably seen commercials for the new “Hearts On Fire” diamond, which is a cutting technique that makes gems even more insanely sparkly than they already are. But to describe them as “on fire?” That seems… excessive.
There’s a simpler way to set a heart on fire, and it’s this: dragons. This necklace portrays a light and dark dragon, tails entwined, a red Swarovski crystal (read: super-sparkly) heart held between them. Hanging from a 21″ split chain, the pendant represents the joining of two into one, the duality of nature, the feeling of elation like flight that you have when you’re in love, and, uh, dragons. Because they’re awesome.
D&D Dragon Claw Drop Earrings
Coming in at 2″ long total dangle, these are impressive Dungeons & Dragons earrings. They are each a not-insignificant quarter of an ounce in weight. No, you cannot remove the d20s from the dragon’s grasp, and, no, you cannot use these in your game.
Pokémon Party Crossbody Bag
Tons of Pokémon have gathered for a party in the print design of this awesome crossbody bag. A spacious interior gives you plenty of room for your extra Poké Balls, Pokédex, a marker for your Jigglypuff – you know, the important stuff. A large divider pocket and small interior pocket keeps it all organized, and a magnetic snap at the top keeps Team Rocket from reaching in to mess with your things. With this bag, your Pokémon party is always ready to party!
Star Wars Sith Class Ring
Our education system hasn’t integrated Force Studies into the curriculum yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show off your scholarly pride. With this Sith Class Ring from designer Han Cholo, you can pretend you passed “Famous Choke Holds In History” with flying colors. This chunky stainless steel ring is engraved with the words “Sith” and “Dark Lord” around a ruby-colored faceted CZ stone, with “The Dark Side” carved on the side.
This watch is awesome looking. Generous wear and tear from all the action Boba has seen. Iconic colors and design. Nixon The Unit Boba Fett watch features a design inspired by one of the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunters. This digital watch features the same colors as Boba Fett’s iconic armor. Knurled pusher and Mandalorian insignia on the side. Helmet and the words “As you wish” inscribed on the back of the watch.
Darth Vader was the lord of bling. Have you ever really looked at his outfit? Look at how well he accessorizes! Chain? Check. Fab belt with lights? Check. Sleek black Tauntaun leather gloves? Check and check.
But a tie…? No way. He couldn’t possibly. Right?
Take a closer look. It’s right there, built into his armor. Peep it. Okay, maybe it’s not as free-swinging a tie as he is with that lightsaber and his bad self, but still. From now on, we promise you won’t be able to unsee it. Sith Lord rocks the neckwear.
Celestial Fireworks LED Bracelet
This Celestial Fireworks Bracelet celebrates a spectacular image captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope of Westerlund 2, a cluster in the constellation Carina. (It’s 20,000 light years away, so this image really is that old.) On its own, it’s a gorgeous image, but we’ve highlighted the young star cluster’s sparkle by adding 15 tiny twinkling white LED lights to represent more foreground stars. They’re powered by a rechargeable battery; the hinged bangle ships with a proprietary USB charging cable to keep it entwinkling. But there’s an on/off button, too, in case you prefer it dark. Either way, it’s a fabulous tribute to the magnificence that is space and mankind’s exploration of it.
Rick and Morty Mr. Meeseeks Tank and Panty Set
You don’t actually have to be a Meeseeks to be friendly, chipper, helpful, and blue! You bring the attitude, and we’ll bring the color – courtesy of this adorable tank top and panty set. Made of light blue material with purple piping, the set features a single anxious Meeseeks face on the front of the cami top… and an army of different Mr. Meeseeks all over the hipster-cut panties. Unwind in an outfit that practically screams “Look at me!” It’s guaranteed to make your existence a little more bearable. Especially if you leave the complicated tasks to someone else.
These were just a few of my favorite geeky gifts for ThinkGeek, but there are plenty of other awesome gifts that I didn’t mention as well! Check them out at ThinkGeek.com