The Best Geeky Gifts 2020
These handpicked gift ideas for 2020 will speak to our geeky brethren who love a bit of throwback retro fun! Whether you’re a a self confessed geek by definition or are looking to score some serious brownie points with the nostalgic nerd in your life, we have your geek gifting covered! From useful housewarming gifts, to toys and gadgets. These geek buys will satisfy retro gamers and lovers of 80s or 90s cult classic movies. And don’t forget the rose tinted specs “when I was a kid” enthusiasts, who miss Saturday morning cartoons! So get involved!
Blockbuster Party Game
This fun board game is a complete nostalgic trip for those who remember Friday nights in their local Blockbuster video shop! Yes, VHS tapes of all the latest releases, and then getting it home to realise that the idiot before you wasn’t kind and did not rewind! You and your retro geeky pals can now play this movie trivia game on a miniature Blockbuster car park!
Back to the Future II Hoverboard
Lets face it, we all wish that these were an actual ‘thing’ and not those ridiculous ‘hoverboards’ that kids roll all over the street with! This replica prop from one of the most iconic 80s movie sequels, can be yours… to just lean against a wall, take a photo and then upload to Instagram!
8Bitdo Wireless Mouse For Mac + PC
Something for the retro gamer geeks out there! This wireless mouse has been designed like the classic NES controller. So not only can you get all your boring admin done and lose your mind with your Excel spreadsheets, but you can do it in a style! A style that says I’m an old school gamer and I have a light gun zapper that I’m not afraid to use!
Pennywise Balloon Lamp
The movie IT which caused an entire generation to fear clowns wants to still ruin your life a little with this ‘hilarious’ ambient lamp. Perfect for a relaxing night light… aaand inducing nightmares! The 90s cult classic movie made famous by Tim Curry can now be incorporated into your home decor! Of course.
Buzz Lightyear Interactive Toy
Not only does this action figure have posable arms and retractable wings, but it interacts and responds with your voice commands and assumes the ‘play dead’ position just like in Toy Story. Great fun for big kids who were (and still are!) fans of the 1995 classic animation film.
3D Pandora Key 7 Retro Arcade Game Console
Retro gamers assemble! If your geeky super powers revolves around button bashing to classic video games from the likes of Nintendo or SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive then you probably need this in your life. The Pandora 7 also boasts 3D games. Fancy! But for old school gamers who want a video arcade console with built in games, then this is all the awesome!
Truffle Shuffle Goonies T-Shirt
Because nothing says 80s throwback like the 1985 cult classic movie The Goonies! This t-shirt design is an exclusive in our store. Paying homage to the awesomeness of the truffle shuffle kid, Chunk and of course retro gaming geeks will notice the distinct 8-bit NES black box game art. This shirt has double geek powers!
Casio Retro Calculator Watch
This classic timepiece was basically the smart watch of the 80s! Well, I mean… they had a calculator on which clearly meant you were popular, cool and from the future! Casio watches scream nostalgic goodness and will definitely make the day of any retro geek or hipster!
Funko Pop! The Karate Kid Johnny Lawrence
Another 80s cult classic movie that any retro geek should have in their arsenal! The Karate Kid which essentially is about a teenager learning karate from a handyman and then winning at life with an illegal kick to the face! The real hero is ‘baddie’ Johnny from Cobra Kai. And so we celebrate him in mini Funko Pop size!
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Desk Lamp
What do you get the ultimate Star Wars geek for a gift? The Millennium Falcon spreading a soft warm glow of course! This Star Wars officially licensed product is USB powered so you can hook it up to any laptop or desktop computer, or simply nick your iPhone charger plug! The cool, intricate design and the fact that it’s a lamp(!) would make a solid geeky gift!
Star Wars Han Solo In Carbonite Inflatable Costume
Running with the Star Wars theme here with an awesome gift for any geek with a sense of humour! Taken from the iconic scene with Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. It would be handy if you had a party to go to, or just to casually wear around the house because why the hell not!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder Cheese Grater
Every 90s kid needs to pimp their kitchen utensil collection with one of these! The classic Saturday morning cartoon is part of the DNA of 90s pop culture. Now big kids can have the turtles evil nemesis Shredder actually shredding cheese! Genius!
The Simpsons Lego Set
The pairing of two greats, Lego and The Simpsons! This would make a perfect gift for any Simpsons fan or Lego enthusiast who has the time to play with 2523 pieces and 6 mini figures of the main characters. It’s a little pricey but well worth the money and the satisfaction of building a house that you can fully open up and lose hours of your day to!
Sony Playstation Wallet
A fab geeky gift for all you retro gamers who loved the original Playstation from 1995! Show the person at the bar that you’re an old school gamer when you’re buying a pint (to dull the pain of being a grow up!) This first generation Playstation is also officially licensed and would be kindly received!
Royal Selangor Star Wars Collection Pewter Limited Edition Luke vs Vader Diorama
If it’s great craftsmanship and limited edition geekiness you’re after and don’t mind paying for the privilege, then this beautiful Star Wars model would make the best gift for a die hard fan. This unique pewter diorama takes a snapshot of an instantly recognisable scene from the original Star Wars trilogy. Winner!
The Geek’s Guide To Dating
The perfect present for nervous nerds to level up their charisma and chat up lines! This book serves to help those struggling in the dating world to get offline and interact with real life people. Packed full of hilarious tips and advice (and cool 8-Bit illustrations!) that can be applied to all of us, but this may raise a smile for your favourite geek in your life!
Legend of Zelda Limited Edition Encyclopedia
The fountain of all Zelda knowledge is mere moments away in this golden, retro NES cartridge book. From concept artwork, potions, maps and enemies, any retro gaming geek who is fan of Zelda and Link will definitely need one of these!
The Neverending Story Planter
The heartbreaking scene from the movie, which successfully ruined every 80s kids childhood has now been recreated… as an accessory for your house plants! Any retro movie geek from the 1980s will remember how poor Atreyu lost his horse Artax in the swamp of sadness! A perfect gift if you want to make someone relive the memories and probably cry!
The Shining Overlook Hotel Door Mat
Fancy checking into room 217? No? Well good because there’s absolutely no need! Welcome family and friends to your gaff with this nod to the classic horror movie The Shining, complete with the recognisable designed carpet from the hotel where Jack lost his mind!
Star Wars Lightsaber BBQ Tongs
Because obviously you’re nobody if your BBQ accessories don’t double up as an energy sword ready for battle! You can brandish your Darth Vader inspired tongs while you try to not burn the meat and ruin a perfectly fine family gathering. These bad boys would make a fab gift for Star Wars fans who like to show their geek at every given moment!
Thundercats - Cheetara Collectible Figure
For the Saturday morning 80s kids who loved the cartoon Thundercats and couldn’t understand why they fancied Cheetara so much! This collectible toy from Funko POP! is designed on the original version of the character and would make a great present for any child of the 80s!