Geeked Out

Our Picks for the 10 Best Nerdy Gifts to Buy

Our nerdiest wish list spans price ranges, fandoms, and alternate universes.

By Abby Ledoux March 2, 2020 Published in the March 2020 issue of Houstonia Magazine

"Batman" Gotham Cityscape Chess Set, $549.95, Shop DC Entertainment

A collectible LED light-up chess set with pewter and die-cast metal Batman character pieces? Check. Mate.

Photography by Courtesy of Shop DC Entertainment

Bill Nye Funko POP!, $9.99, Barnes & Noble

Turn your desk into a shrine to everyone’s favorite Science Guy.

Photography by Courtesy of Barnes & Noble

Tokyo Architecture Set, $59.99, LEGO

You’ll gain a whole new appreciation for Japan’s capital city when you’re re-creating miniature versions of its most iconic architectural marvels.

Photography by Courtesy of LEGO

"The Princess Bride" Sword of Inigo Montoya, $399.99, Factory Entertainment

You killed my father. Prepare to die—and take LARPing to a whole new level with this exact replica of the original prop sword used in the beloved film.

Photography by Courtesy of Factory Entertainment

Pinot Noir, $20, Game of Thrones Wines

This complex red blend—the official wine of the HBO series—will have you drinking like a Lannister.

Photography by Courtesy of Game of Thrones Wines

The Child Plush, $24.99, Shop Disney

Cuddle you may, your very own Baby Yoda. May the snugs be with you.

Photography by Courtesy of Shop Disney

Invisibility Cloak, $28.99, Target

Yer a wizard with this smart phone-enabled disappearing act based on Harry's magical accessory.

Photography by Courtesy of Target

Clue: The Office Edition, $48.90, Hot Topic

Figure out who killed Toby Flenderson (Angela, in the warehouse, with a Dundie?) in the classic who-dunnit game reimagined for Dunder Mifflinites.

Photography by courtesy of Hot Topic

Buzz Lightyear Ring, $695, Geek Dot Jewelry

A silver ring with amethyst, peridot, and synthetic rubies will have you asking, “will you go to infinity and beyond with me?”

Photography by Courtesy of Geek Dot Jewelry

Hawkins Pool Sweatshorts, $8.99, H&M

Channel summer of ’85 vibes, but just beware of Billy Hargrove—there’s something "strange" about him.

Photography by Courtesy of H&M

Game of Thrones, Funko, Princess Bride, Rings, Jewelry, Stranger Things, Shorts, Board Games, Star Wars

Show Comments