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Gifts for Geeks
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Rubik's Cube Brain Teaser Puzzle with Helpful HintsRubik's Cube Brain Teaser Puzzle with Helpful Hints
Buy new: $10.07
Geeks enjoy puzzles. Things that make them think. Rubik's Cube is a delightfully simple puzzle that can be insanely difficult to solve without any hints. If your geek doesn't have one, this may be a good gift.
Futurama Diecast Figures Series 1 - Fry/Bender/Leela/ProfessorFuturama Diecast Figures Series 1 - Fry/Bender/Leela/Professor
Buy new: $25.95
Geeks also love action figures, such as these lovely ones from Futurama. You may also look into figurines of the Simpsons or pretty much any Anime series.
Magcraft NSN0566 1/8-Inch by 1/16-Inch Rare Earth Disc Magnets, 100-CountMagcraft NSN0566 1/8-Inch by 1/16-Inch Rare Earth Disc Magnets, 100-Count
Buy new: $10.39
Is it a toy? Is it science? It's both! Magnets will definitely entertain a geek, and make a nice present. They come in many shapes, sizes and strengths.
Lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter with Luke Skywalker , Wedge Antiles , R2-D2 , Princess Leia , Han Solo and Chewbacca Mini FiguresLego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter with Luke Skywalker , Wedge Antiles , R2-D2 , Princess Leia , Han Solo and Chewbacca Mini Figures
Buy new: $84.99
Speaking of toys, LEGO sets are a geek staple. Throw in some Star Wars, and you've got twice the geekiness! If only they could turn this into a video game...
Lego Star Wars: The Complete SagaLego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Buy new: $19.06 / Used from: $15.98
Oh, wait! They did! This is a geeky trifecta: LEGO, Star Wars, and Video Games. It doesn't get much better than that. If your geek likes other kinds of video games, then go ahead get it for them. Just be sure your geek has the appropriate gaming console before you purchase a video game for them.
Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)
Buy used from: $18.00
Sticking to Star Wars, the original Trilogy should be a part of any geek's video library. This would definitely put a smile on their face.
Star Trek: The Motion Pictures DVD Collection (Motion Picture/ Wrath of Khan/ Search for Spock/ Voyage Home/ Final Frontier/ Undiscovered Country/ Generations/ First Contact/ Insurrection/ Nemesis)Star Trek: The Motion Pictures DVD Collection (Motion Picture/ Wrath of Khan/ Search for Spock/ Voyage Home/ Final Frontier/ Undiscovered Country/ Generations/ First Contact/ Insurrection/ Nemesis)
Buy used from: $179.00
What? Your geek doesn't like Star Wars? Perhaps they prefer Star Trek. If they do, then the Star Trek movies might be a good gift. If the full set is too pricey for you, you can find the individual movies. Just remember that the good ones are the even-numbered ones.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Special Edition)
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.98
Since we're talking about DVDs, you should consider the classic and very quotable Monty Python and the Holy Grail. A definite geek must-have. Ni!
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's GuideThe Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide by Douglas Adams
Buy used from: $0.57
Let's move away from video and onto the more classic printed entertainment, and what's more classic than Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Ever wonder why your geek seems infatuated with the number 42? Then you may want to get this book for them, then borrow it and find out.
The BBook of Geek: The Only Geek Humor Book You'll Ever NeedThe BBook of Geek: The Only Geek Humor Book You'll Ever Need by Brian Briggs
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.96
Another book that will get your geek's attention is the BBook of Geek. A reference book on a large diversity of geek topics, spiced up with satire to keep your geek laughing. Or you could get one for yourself to better understand what we like.
Non Campus MentisNon Campus Mentis by Anders Henriksson
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $0.01
Is your geek always correcting you for using words inappropriately? Then they will love this compendium of typos and erroneous facts from college essays.
Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket KnifeVictorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket Knife
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $14.99
Your geek may already have one of these, but you can never have too many Swiss Army Knives. A useful tool for geeks, whether they are taking things apart to understand how they work or making a costume for Comic-con.
Dremel 3956-02 MultiPro Super 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 77 AccessoriesDremel 3956-02 MultiPro Super 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 77 Accessories
If you want to get your geek a tool with a bit more power, you can go with the popular Dremel. With accessories for just about any task, this will indeed be of use to your geek.
Then: The Earlier YearsThen: The Earlier Years by They Might Be Giants
Buy used from: $8.94
While your geek is working on whatever project they've got their hands on, they'll probably want to listen to some geeky music. For this you can always turn to the kings of geek music: They Might Be Giants. Their catchy tunes and brilliant lyrics will appeal to pretty much any geek. Their album, Then: The Earlier Years" is a good starting point, but be sure to check out their other stuff.
Secrets From The FutureSecrets From The Future by MC Frontalot
Buy new: $18.35 / Used from: $13.17
If your geek doesn't like They Might Be Giants (or already has all their albums) then perhaps a little Nerdcore Rap will brighten their day. MC Frontalot offers very geeky songs about encryption, Zork, and the lovely Bizarro Genius Baby.