Christmas gift ideas

The holiday season is almost upon us and it’s that time of year to start thinking about what gifts to buys for loved ones. Over the past few weeks (and in some cases months), we’ve been collecting ideas for some geek related gifts. Cheap ‘n’ cheerful to the more expensive gift, this should help you find something for the gay/lesbian/bi-sexual/transgendered and straight sci-fi nerds in your life. Click on the thumbnails for full size images.

Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite desk ($unknown)
Tom Spina Designs makes custom, movie-inspired furniture, just like this Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite desk. What it doesn’t do is make officially licensed merchandise, so this is known only as a sci-fi themed desk. The bounty on the head of this desk is unknown, as it was a one-off custom job.

Tom Spina Designs

The Foosball Coffee Table ($599.99)
This is the coffee table with a built-in foosball game. Made from solid poplar, the table stands 20″ high, allowing you to sit comfortably or kneel while grasping your solid wood rod handles. After you and your partner have had fun playing with each other, kick back and relax and chow down some festive nuts.

Hammacher Schlemmer

WETA Dr. GrordBort’s Ray Guns ($various)
The Rayguns: Dr. Grordborts Infallible Aether Oscillators, are a line of immensely dangerous yet simple to operate wave oscillation weapons. Meticulously built to the exacting standards and plans of Dr. Grordbort, these weapons, bespangled in fine detail and with various (most likely quite dangerous) moving parts are the perfect addition to a gentleman’s study or a deterring centerpiece for a lady’s powder room or chiffonier.

Dr. Grordborts Infallible Aether Oscillators (online store)

Marc Ecko Star Wars Watches ($TBA)
These Star Wars inspired watches will be available this holiday season though prices are not yet listed. The source article at ABlogToRead.com speculates that the ever-so-stylish time pieces should be priced below $250. The watches feature a mixture of metals, rubbers and nylons.

Marc Ecko further elaborates “Yes…they feature “indiglo”…sounds…and other technologies. From Boba to R2…Stormtroopers to Vader…”

Being Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko’s Black Rhino Collection ($various)
Introducing the Black Rhino Collection from Marc Ecko. Limited Edition hoodies and t-shirts of cult classic icons starring Batman and the Joker, Jason from Friday the 13th, The rock band Kiss, and Jigsaw from Saw. Get them now before they’re gone.

Marc Ecko Enterprises

Kaneda’s Bike Die-Cast 1/6 Scale Replica ($374.99)
Created under Akira’s Katsuhiro Otomo’s direct supervision, this die-cast metal vehicle replica of Kaneda’s bike is complete with LED light-up features, including front and back wheels, headlights, taillights, blinker, and dashboard, as well as sound effects, including engine start, rev, tires, drift and drive. The headlights can be adjusted to move up and down, and the front can be raised and lowered to simulate park and drive modes. The model has three power levels – off, lights only, and lights with sound, and has full, workable suspension created under cowling.

BigBadToyStore

Tauntaun Sleeping Bag ($99)
In the sub-zero wasteland of the planet Hoth, only the strong survive… and of course those lucky Jedi protected by the thick skin of a Tauntaun. Now after exhaustive movie viewing research and analysis ThinkGeek Labs has isolated the exact synthetic compounds needed to re-create Tauntaun fur. What have we done with this supreme knowledge? Created a Tauntaun sleeping bag of course.

ThinkGeek

R2-D2 Hoodie ($92)
Become your favourite Star Wars Astro-mech while you roam the streets mugging old ladies! Now listed as sold out, this R2-D2 inspired hoodie by Frosti, is the epitome of geek chic.

Is that Ewan McGregor modelling?

Etsy

Star Wars parody T-shirts ($various)
With the popularity that Star Wars has garnered, parodies have naturally followed and have eventually ended up on the t-shirt. What follows is a list of t-shirts TeeRater has choosen as funny enough to make even Darth Vader laugh at them.

TeeRater

“They’re Real” Space Invaders T-Shirt ($12)
They weren’t weird alien pixels floating down our screens, shooting the crap out of humanity. They’re real spaceships piloted by… um… aliens…

Hurry, there are many many of these T-shirts designed by Jean Salamin left.

Threadless

Say ‘Tweet’ Again ($18)
Jules is trying, Ringo. He’s trying real hard to be the shepherd. But this whole Twitter-lution thing is really getting to him. All this talk of “tweeple” and “twiggits” and “tweekends” is unfamiliar to him. It makes him nervous. And when he gets nervous, he gets scared. And when he gets scared… that’s when mother-fuckers accidentally get shot. So go ahead, say “tweet” again! He dares you. No, he double dares you — say “tweet” one more time!

Headline Shirts

Dolly Salt and Pepper shaker ($35)
“With its round, feminine design, Dolly is a good example of a salt and pepper shaker that brings humor and originality to the dining table. Never again will the set be broken up!”

And never will this be used as a prostate massage sex toy either!

Velocity via Normann-Copenhagen

Adidas Originals Star Wars Collection (preview)
fans will get a chance to add another piece of memorabilia to their collection in 2010. adidas honors the timeless intergalactic tale with a few of its classic models in what looks to be a very promising collaborative. The shoes take inspiration from scenes and characters for a literal interpretation and while we only have these sneak peak images you can only imagine how soon the hi res detailed photos will be online. Who’s excited?

KicksOnFire

Transformers AllSpark Rubiks Cube Game ($13.99)
The fate of the Allspark is in your hands… What do you buy the Transformers fan with every Autobot, Decepitcon, Mini-Con, Maximal, Predacon, Wrecker, Vehicon, and Blendtron? We suggest additional storage space… and the Transformers AllSpark Rubiks Cube Game! This nifty, shiny game takes a cue from this year’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film and the classic puzzle, mashing the two into a great little toy.

Entertainment Earth

Star Wars iPhone cases ($29.95)
Well someone had to do it at some point and who better than the man himself, La Georgina! These Lucasfilm approved iPhone cases feature on the back either a Stormtrooper‘s helmet or the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader.

Darth Vader iPhone case | Stormtrooper iPhone case | StarWarsShop

Appstand ($19.99)
Appstand for iPhone 3G & 3GS is here! Simply slide your iPhone into Appstand to get the most out of the tens of thousands of Apps available. With full access to button controls and ports, charging while in Appstand is effortless using the cord you already own.

Appstand

GoGoStand ($4.99)
The GoGoStand is a plastic folding stand that you can tuck away in your wallet for quick access whenever you need to prop up your phone or gadget. This stand was designed for all generations of iPhones, but also works with many other phones including the Android G1, Palm Pre and more.

GoGoStand

Darth Vader Wii sensor bar holder
Specifically designed to work with the Wii first party sensor bar, the sculpture-quality Darth Vader figure safely supports the sensor bar while maintaining full range and performance. The detailed Darth Vader, made from high-density resin, accurately depicts the iconic character and his red-bladed lightsaber. With the sensor bar fitted into the lightsaber, fans will surely feel that Darth Vader is watching their every move. The Darth Vader Sensor Bar Holder is a must have for any player with a bit of the dark side in them.

Darth Vader Sensor Bar Holder – Amazon UK | Darth Vader Sensor Bar Holder – Amazon USA

Indiana Jones and other dog costumes ($various)
Yogi Says . . . YOGI DOG LOVES ‘EM! “Now, I know what ‘ yer thinkin’ about dressin’ up silly, but all the attention it brings me, it’s like Trick ‘r Treatin’ ev’ry day! Holy DOG TREATS, Batman!“. Star Wars Dog Costumes, Disney Costumes for Dogs, Superhero Pet Costumes & more!