We Schipulites like to think of ourselves as a group of web geeks out to change the world one website at a time. And we think we know a thing or two about what other such geeks might want for Christmas (or any holiday gift giving occasion!). This is the first in a series of Geek Gift Ideas we’re eyeing this Christmas. With just under 2 weeks until Christmas, you still have some time to order these gifts for your favorite geek!
Note: Big thanks to the team for their ideas for this first post, especially Jennie Lane & Jordan Schipul!
Anything we left out? Leave your favorite Geek Gift ideas in the comments!
Geeky Office Gifts
Desk Toys
Pop Vinyls by Funko
I am obsessed with these little vinyl figures by Funko. They come in almost any licensed franchise you can think of – from super heroes to Power Rangers to NBA players to every Disney Character under the sun. No matter who you’re gifting for, you can find a character they like in this bunch.
Cost: $10
Find it online: On Amazon.com
Find it IRL: Local Houston shops Bedrock City Comics have huge selections of Pop Vinyl toys on any given day. For the ultra geeks in your life – Third Planet Comics has a great selection of some of the rarer characters, like San Diego Comic Con Exclusives that you won’t find anywhere else.
A Calendar for Your Cube/Office
The Bubble Wrap Calendar
What is an office cube without a wall calendar to remind you what day it is when you’re buried deep in the middle of a project? Check out the Bubble Wrap Calendar – with one bubble to pop each day!
Cost: $24
Find it online & IRL: At Urban Outfitters
Geeky Post Its
Floppy Disk Post Its
They may look like Floppy Disks, but don’t be deceived. Office supplies can be geeky too!
Cost: $10 for a pack of 3
Find it online: At ThinkGeek.com
Funky Flash Drives
Mimobot Flash Drives
Mimobot flash drives from Mimoco aren’t just adorable, they’re functional too! Collections include DC Heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman, Star Wars, Sanrio, and TokiDoki characters! Lots of fun designs for the geek in your life!
Cost: Varies, most are $20
Find it online: At Mimoco.com
It’s for Clicking, Get It?
Pixelated Mouse
You’ll feel like you’re inside your computer with this pixel mouse that looks just like a click icon!
Cost: $20
Find it online: At thisiswhyimbroke.com
Geeky Home Gifts
A Geeky Kitchen, You Will Have!
This Star Wars Cookbook has 30 recipes of Star Wars themed snacks – complete with Cookie Cutters. Use the Force to make sure you don’t burn anything!
Cost: $24
Find it online: On Amazon
Geeky Holiday Decorations
Motherboard Ornaments
What better way to recycle circuit boards than to put them up on your tree? Bonus points if you make a version of these yourself!
Cost: $20 for a pack of 3
Find it Online: At ThinkGeek
More Christmas Fun!
8 Bit LED Christmas Wreath
You’ll feel like you’re living in a virtual world with this video game inspired wreath! This wreath flashes and glows in 8 Bit majesty.
Cost: $12
Find it Online: At ThinkGeek
Finally! The Outlet, Simplified.
USB Wall Outlet
It’s the little things in life that make you smile – like being able to plug your USB cable directly into the electrical wall outlet to charge your phone or favorite gadget. So cool.
Cost: $30
Find it Online: At ThinkGeek
Wrapping it Up!
Complete the experience by wrapping your gifts in this Geeky wrapping paper from ThinkGeek – including a cute pattern of flesh-eating Zombies and Christmas Robots.
Look for more Geeky Gift Guide coming soon!
What geeky gifts are you eyeing this holiday season? Leave your favorite Geek Gift ideas in the comments!