Yes. You read that correctly. It’s already time for some geeky holiday gift guides.

I would love to revel in the fall season for as long as possible, sipping my favorite ciders and watching all my favorite cozy anime while snuggled up warm and content on the couch. But alas, social media and the internet won’t let me enjoy my seasons to the fullest. Neither will the required family time that is the Thanksgiving weekend. So it is that time once again to think about the holidays and gifts. 

Sigh.

Shopping for others has never been a problem for me. I believe in knowing your loved ones well enough to get them what they love and want, and hubs and I enjoy gifting. The flip side is not as great, unfortunately. Some of the people we love don’t fully understand our likes and passions, or they refuse to; and although shopping for us should be pretty easy, we still find ourselves looking at gifts every year that we have no idea what to do with. Being a geeky couple apparently creates challenges for our friends and family…

Of course I’m thankful for being thought of, but most times I would be okay with a gift card. Or nothing at all.

With that being said, I thought it would be helpful to provide some geeky holiday gift guides for any of you who find yourself shopping for the geeks and fans in your life. Cyber Monday is my preferred time to shop so I can shop from the comfort of my own home, but these guides will get you through the holidays and other annual special occasions (like birthdays). So here is your geeky holiday gift guide. Of sorts.

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Where to find the best gifts for your geeky friends and family

Most people aren’t even aware that there are entire stores and companies dedicated to providing geeks with all the things they love. It’s become more popular now because of the constant flow of sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero shows, books, and movies. And companies know that geeks and fans will spend money when they can to buy all the things that represent all the things we love – whether it’s collectibles, books, or clothing. Keep reading for my geeky holiday gift guides for the geeky fan in your life.

Geeky holiday gift guides: Geeky fashion, makeup, and accessories

My preferred style is “if you know, you know” so I like to keep my casual cosplay subtle. That just means I like to wear things that show off what I love, without looking like I’m in costume. Dresses, t-shirts, jewelry, and bags/purses are my favorite way to dress and accessorize for my favorite characters. However, I tend to avoid buying clothing for others because more times than not you won’t get it right. 

My advice? Gift cards or accessories. If you want to see your geeky friend or loved one geek out over your gift, then get them an accessory like a bookbag purse, geeky jewelry, or even shoes. You can also find ties with geeky symbols, shirts, and hats. And when all else fails or you’re unsure what the favorite fandom is, a gift card is like free money. And people never forget receiving money!

Shops I frequent include:

HerUniverse

Hot Topic

ColourPop

TeeTurtle

shopDisney

RockLove Jewelry

1. DC Comics Justice League earrings, Her Universe
2. Ahsoka Tano lightsaber earrings, HerUniverse
3. Star Trek necklace, RockLove Jewelry
4. Pokemon necklace, RockLove Jewelry
5. Scarlet Witch Knit Pom Beanie & Knit Scarf, HerUniverse
6. Loki TVA Bookbag, HerUniverse
7. Ahsoka Tano Montrals Bookbag, HerUniverse
8. Harry Potter Slitherin Bookbag, HerUniverse
9. Spiderman Slippers, HerUniverse
10. Loki socks, Amazon*
11. Player One, Player Two socks, TeeTurtle

All items listed below are from my Amazon Geeky Cozy Gift Guide*

1. Jack Skellington slippers
2. Geeky Blankets
3. Geeky Mugs
4. Geeky Sleep Masks
5. Baby Yoda | Grogu Robe
6. Appa, Avatar the Last Airbender, pillow & plushie
7. Avengers pajamas

Geeky holiday gift guides: Geeky books & collectibles

Nothing says you care more than a geek’s favorite book or a figurine from their favorite anime or movie. Funko POPs, Bandai collectibles, YA fantasy novels, or manga are amazing gifts that your geeky will love. You can find many of these things at:

Books-A-Million*

2nd & Charles*

Barnes & Noble

A local comic book store

All items listed from Books-A-Million*

1. Comics
2. Harry Potter House Journals
3. Manga (Spy Family)
4. Pochita plushie, Chainsaw Man
5. Geeky calendars
6. Pokemon Kinetic Pikachu
7. Star Wars Everyday
8. Geeky Funko Pops

Geeky holiday gift guides: Video Games

It’s hard to understand gaming until you’ve tried it for yourself. I didn’t quite get the allure until I realized that I could find games that spoke to mindfulness and allowed me to unplug from stressful days for just a moment. Life is hard, so why not solve actual solvable problems in the video game world for an hour or two? It’s called self-care.

So if you have a geeky gamer and you don’t understand their obsession, that’s okay. You don’t have to understand it to know where to get them an amazing gift:

GameStop, console games

Best Buy, console games

Playstation Store, console games

EA (Electronic Arts) Store, PC and console

Steam for PC gamers

Nintendo E shop, console

Microsoft Store, PC

Apple Arcade, PC

Of course, geeks can find stuff mostly anywhere, so if you’re still not sure or you don’t have these places near you, a gift card is the best option. Many people think gift cards are thoughtless gifts, but to me it’s just free money that I can spend on whatever I want. That I’ll appreciate much more than a random piece of home decor that doesn’t match me or my curtains! In fact, when it comes to most anything geeks love a gift card to their favorite store. That takes the pressure off of you to find something they don’t already own, and it takes the pressure off of us to pretend we love something we don’t.

All items listed below are from my Amazon Geeky Gamer Gift Guide.*

1. Geeky gift cards
2. Switch carrying and travel case
3. Controller Thumb Stick covers
4. Gaming and Mouse mats
5. Switch Game Card case
6. Game controller covers and cases
7. Console skins
8. Switch Games organizer station

Other places to find cool geeky stuff include Etsy, Society 6, Redbubble, and Spoonflower. If your geek is especially crafty or loves a good DIY, Michaels is also a great place to find what they need. And, of course, there is always Amazon where you can find most anything.

Amazon Lists I have created several Amazon wishlists to act as more geeky holiday gift guides with even more geeky gift ideas for you. Browse the lists and use them for inspiration. Check back often because I will be adding ideas and products throughout the month for your gifting needs – I hope they help! As a reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate. This means that when you click on a link to purchase an item, I will make a small amount for recommending that item to you. This comes at no extra cost to you, but will definitely help in the maintenance of this blog for you!

2nd & Charles

One of our favorite places to browse and just soak in all the geekiness is 2nd & Charles. We learned of this amazing place after moving here and have since spent many weekend evenings just browsing. They have new and used books, games and toys, video games, collectibles, music, entertainment, graphic novels and comics, and gifts.

We made another trip recently so I could grab some pictures of what they carry in-store. I wanted to share some visuals with you: