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Holiday shopping sucks. There are crowded stores and websites with unreliable shipping. Besides, you're busy discovering a billion new stars and planning a Doctor Who Christmas Special party. Don't worry, because we've got your back with this awesome guide. More »
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The holidays are coming right up, and you're still trying to figure out what the heck to get for friends and family. Don't panic! We've got gift guides for everything from the best DVD sets, to the coolest nerd t-shirts. More »
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If you're looking for a perfect holiday gift for science lovers, consider these ten amazing books. They prove science is awesomer than fiction, and are packed with beautiful pictures too. More »
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Still wrestling with your holiday gift list? Well, everyone loves a t-shirt! So we've rounded up the geekiest, silliest, sexiest, stylish nerdware (and threw in a few sweaters for good measure) to make your gift-giving a bit easier. More »
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Some geeky kids know the product number of the action figure needed to complete their collection. And some kids teeter on the brink of geekdom. Bring smiles to both groups with these games, toys and books. More »
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Unsure what to buy that Firefly fan, Trekkie, or Tron aficionado in your life? Don't worry — we've got you covered. Here's our gift guide for ten kinds of science fiction fan. More »
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Postertext uses your favorite classic novels to create gorgeous, iconic images. Here you can see the tripods from War of the Worlds swimming through the text of the first few chapters of HG Wells' novel. More »
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Don't just give your loved ones geeky toys — give them weird geeky toys. Nothing says "nerd-cred" like merchandising that makes people gawp at the sheer WTFery. Here are 22 pieces of shwag to make your friends question your sanity. More »
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Give someone a whole new world for the holidays this year! Here are 10 recent science fiction books that'll make terrific gifts — each with a wildly different take on the genre, so there's something for everyone. More »
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Having trouble finding the perfect toy for all your nerdy companions? Fret no longer! We've rounded up an excellent assortment of some of the best toys this year, for every price range. More »
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Getting someone a Rubik's Cube? Shame on you. That's a horrible thing to do. If you must do it, also give them this list of links to online guides to solving the tiny cubic bundles of frustration. More »
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When it comes to the "gift that keeps on giving," there's nothing like a great DVD set that people will want to watch over and over. Here's the motherlode of Blu-rays and DVDs with fantastic adventures, amazing extras and more. More »
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Giving comics to your non-comics-reading loved ones is a tricky proposition...and you doled out copies of All-Star Superman last year. Fortunately, there are plenty of other splendid comics out there for folks who can't distinguish Daisy Duck from Dormammu. More »
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Recently I was invited to, and attended, a lightsaber fight in a park. The organizer supplied the entire battle with lightsabers from her own collection. I took the opportunity to ask her opinion on the best online saber sources. More »
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Angela Rossi combines sculpture and taxidermy to make something that looks like the mutant toys in Sid's house in Toy Story. Up above is Timmy the Gazelle. Check out her site for more marketable horror. More »
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If you're looking for an awesome gift for the uber-geeks in your life, then nothing is better than a book. We've collected a gift guide, covering everything from SF classics to Star Wars to astronaut lore, for your favorite nerds. More »
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Nothing makes a better gift for the science-fiction fanatic in your life than some cool-looking DVD box sets that can keep him/her up all night for weeks. Here are some boxsets your loved ones will want to crawl inside. More »
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Your friends love science fiction, outer space, and giant monsters, but they really don't like shopping for clothes. At. All. That's why we've put together this handy gift guide to sci fashion - clothing gifts even a geek will wear! More »
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Stumped on what to get the Doctor Who fan in your life? Still need gifts for lovers of Star Wars, zombies, and Transformers? Our gift guide has plenty of ideas for ten species of science fiction fan. More »
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The clock is ticking away, and with each precious moment, someone is snapping up the last copy the Dark Knight, World War Z and Watchmen. We braved the stores to find surefire last-minute shopping items. More »
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Want a low-cost gift whose beauty is that it reminds you winter is a time of shadowy, gothic dread? We've got seventeen seasonal depression books you'll want to read next to the fire. More »
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Want to get dressed up nerd-style this holiday, or help a nerd get stylish? Consider picking up a nice top from our gallery of fourteen brilliant scifi-themed tees. More »
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You've probably seen Ernst Haeckel's amazing naturalist drawings of squid and other creatures of the sea. But did you know he started his career as a greeting card designer? More »
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Say you want to get your loved ones some "comic books" for the holidays - Which ones would make their yuletides merry? We've chosen ten of our favorite recent SF graphic novels to help out.

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Holiday shopping used to be a terrifying proposition, until the DVD box set came along. DVDs are pretty much always the best presents for anyone who likes watching stuff. And this holiday season sees a particularly awesome bounty of new releases, including complete TV series box sets and remastered classics. Here are the 20 recent DVD releases that are the best bets for holiday presents, including clips of DVD extras. More »
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It's the holiday season, and that can only mean one thing: You need to buy toys. More »
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Click to viewWe've got the definitive guide to what you and your fannish pals should have on your holiday lists this season. Not sure what to buy for the Star Wars fan in your life? Got a steampunker or zombie lover on your list and no clue where to look? Wondering what's out there for the Battlestar Galactica watcher, the Trekkie, or the Whedon devotee? Our gift guide offers ideas for the ten major species of scifi fan. More »
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Colonial Fleet Propaganda Posters: So that you will never forget the Cylon genocide of the 12 Colonies, these posters will remind you to do your civic duty and keep your eye out for toasters. Get all five posters for $29.95 from NBC, or the "How to Spot a Cylon" poster for $19.95.
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The Dark Knight DVD: The record-breaking, critically acclaimed film comes to DVD this Tuesday. The two-disc special edition DVD includes behind-the-scenes features, six sequences in their original IMAX framing, and the Gotham Tonight television program created to tease the film. $20.99 from Amazon.
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If you'd like to donate to a geek cause this holiday, we've got a big list of fifteen organizations you might consider helping out with a charity gift. More »
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For those looking to mix a little space porn with their holiday cheer, the folks at the Space Telescope Science Institute offer a small gift from the cosmos. They’ve made templates for two dozen holiday cards available free for download, each featuring an image from the Hubble Telescope. More »
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Wondering what to get that mad scientist in your life for the holidays? We've got some ideas that will keep an evil mastermind occupied in the lab for days on end - and will of course result in world domination. Or at least living room domination. Though being a mad scientist can get spendy, we've tried to focus on items that are $100 or less. Check out our list of what all the warped geniuses will be asking for this year. More »
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