<![CDATA[io9: gift items for the geek in your life]]> http://tags.lifehacker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: gift items for the geek in your life]]> http://io9.com/tag/giftitemsforthegeekinyourlife http://io9.com/tag/giftitemsforthegeekinyourlife <![CDATA[Gift Ideas for the Ten Major Species of Science Fiction Fan]]> We'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.

We've covered every zone of fandom possible - just click the links to find out what will make gift-giving day the Best Day Evar for the scifi nerds of the world.


Gifts for the Star Wars Fan


Gifts for the Star Trek Fan

Gifts for the Battlestar Galactica Fan

Gifts for the Doctor Who Fan

Gifts for the Batman Fan

Gifts for the Harry Potter Fan

Gifts for the Whedonverse Fan

Gifts for the Twilight Fan

Gifts for the Steampunk Fan

Gifts for the Zombie Fan

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<![CDATA[For the Whedonverse Fan]]> Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog DVD: Joss Whedon's musical comedy about an aspiring supervillain in love was a web hit and is available for pre-order on DVD. The DVD features musical commentary, making-of features, and fan-made applications to the Evil League of Evil. Available for $13.49 from Amazon.

Serenity Complete and Official Map of the Verse: Plan your smuggling route with this map of the multi-star Serenity Verse. Perfect for learning more about the Verse, roleplaying, or just to hang on your wall. $26.95 from Quantum Mechanix.

Buffy and Serenity Comics: For those who miss Buffy, they can get caught up with the Season Eight comics. The most recent collection, Wolves at the Gate was released last month, following the events of The Long Way Home and No Future for You (You can get all three books from Amazon for $42.18). The second Serenity comic collection Better Days was also released this fall, and takes place between the Firefly television series and the Serenity film ($9.95 from Amazon).

Serenity Ornaments: Tree-having Browncoats can appreciate these Christmas ornaments, which depict the Firefly-class spaceship Serenity. $17.99 from Entertainment Earth.

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<![CDATA[For the Zombie Fan]]> The Zen of Zombies: Sure, they may be the mindless undead, but zombies have a lot to teach us. They move at their own pace, go after what they want, and don't worry about the rules of polite society. This how-to guide helps you tap into your inner zombie. $10.36 from Amazon.

The Zombie Survival Guide Deck: A handy pocket-sized version of Max Brooks' classic book, these cards offer a quick and easy reference that should prove vital in the even of a zombie outbreak. $12.55 from Amazon.

Dismember Me Plush Zombie: Practice dismembering the undead from the comfort of your desk or home. Tear off the limbs, head, and torso of this zombie toy, and he'll just come back for more. $12.99 from Think Geek.

Brain Gelatin Mold: You may as well practice eating brains with this brain-shaped gelatin mold. The mold creates a gooey, lifelike brain and includes instructions on how make a sugary gray matter substitute. $6.99 from Think Geek.

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<![CDATA[For the Battlestar Galactica Fan]]> 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.

Cylon Toaster: Celebrate BSG's favorite racial slur each morning. This handsome appliance burns a Cylon centurion head into one side of your toast and the phrase "Frak Off!" into the other. $65.00 from NBC.

BSG Themed Tees: The BSG store at NBC offers a wide range of Galactica-themed apparel, or you can head over Enclothe to grab a "Baltar is My Homeboy" t-shirt. Of course, Neighborhoodies offers these stylish "Cylons are for Lovers Hoodies" designed by your friends at io9.

Cylon Action Figures: If you've got $8590 to spend on your BSG-loving loved one, you could drop it on this life size Cylon Centurion. But an 8" New Caprica Centurion is much more economical ($14.99 from Think Geek), as this Head Six action figure ($20.00 from NBC; also available in Caprica, Apollo, and Hot Dog) and BSG MiniMates ($9.00 from NBC).

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<![CDATA[For the Steampunk Fan]]> Freakangels by Warren Ellis: The first collected volume of Warren Ellis' web-based graphic novel, follows a group of telepathic twenty-somethings in the Midwich Cuckoos vein who, after causing the end of the world, lead a steampunk existence in London's Whitechapel district. $19.99-39.99 from Comic Cavalcade.

Steampunk Anthology: Edited by io9 contributors Jeff and Ann VanderMeer, this anthology features steampunk stories from Neal Stephenson, Michael Chabon, and Michael Moorcock. $10.17 from Amazon.

Extraordinary Engines: Another steampunk themed anthology, Extraordinary Engines also includes stories by Michael Moorcock and Jeff VanderMeer, as well as Stephen Baxter and Ian MacLeod. $7.99 from Amazon.

Handmade Crafts: Handcraft site Etsy is a veritable treasure trove of steampunk-style handmade goods, so you're sure to find something to suit your favorite steampunker. Various prices from Etsy.

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<![CDATA[For the Star Trek Fan]]> Star Trek: The Original Series Remastered: This new version of the original Star Trek series improves the picture quality and adds new special effects, letting the series benefit from technology that wasn't available in the 1960s. Available for $199.99 from Amazon.

Star Trek: Alternate Realities: This five disc set collects 20 episodes from all five Star Trek series that deal with alternate realities, parallel lives, and, of course, the popular Mirror Universe. Available for $27.99 from Amazon.

Phaser and Communicator Set: Put on your primary-colored tunics and put together your away team with this set. These full-sized replicas light up and emit sound effects from the show. Available as a set for $39.99 from Think Geek.

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<![CDATA[For the Harry Potter Fan]]> Tales of the Beedle Bard: The new edition of JK Rowling's latest book includes the five original fairytales from the first version, as well as extensive annotations by the famed Wizard Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore's commentary adds more information on the history and magical sciences of the Harry Potter world. $7.14 from Amazon.

Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon: The webmistress of Harry Potter fansite The Leaky Cauldron, Melissa Anelli traces the history of Potter fandom and tries to explain the meteoric rise of Rowling's books. $10.88 from Amazon.

Varsity Quidditch Apparel: Now that Quidditch has become an intercollegiate sport, players and fans will need to display their allegiance to their favorite team. Gryffindor supporters can pick up their t-shirts and hoodies from CafePress.

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<![CDATA[For the Doctor Who Fan]]> Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale: Through a series of correspondence with journalist Benjamin Cook, Doctor Who executive producer Russell T. Davis gives an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the relaunched series. He explains how the series is planned and how he works with the writers, and includes scripts, notes, photos, and artwork from the show. $29.45 from Amazon.

The Time Traveller's Almanac: This handy, fully illustrated guide to time-space teaches you all you need to know to about the species, places, and notable figures of the Doctor Who universe, as well as little known "facts" from Earth's own history. $21.94 from Amazon.

Doctor Who Laser Battle Set: Reenact the Doctor's battles against the Master with this set of screwdrivers. Choose the Doctor's sonic screwdriver or the Master's laser screwdriver and try to hit your opponent five times before they hit you. $59.99 from Think Geek.

Dalek Voice Changer Helmet: Have your friends and colleagues cowering behind the sofa by donning this helmet and yelling "Exterminate!" The death beam lights up, but will not actually disintegrate your coworkers. $79.99 from Think Geek.

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<![CDATA[For the Batman Fan]]> 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.

Batman Gotham Knights: Six animated adventures reveal the further adventures of Bruce Wayne. Batman battles Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Deadshot, and uses high-tech weapons and ancient techniques to defend Gotham City. The two-disc collector's edition is available for $19.99 from Amazon.

LEGO Batman: Explore LEGO Gotham City as minifig Batman and Robin, capturing Batman's foes and putting them in Arkham Asylum. Then play as the villains, committing crime and mayhem while dodging the dynamic duo. Available for Playstation 2 and 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS.

Batman: The Complete Animated Series: The complete boxed set of what many people consider the definitive representation of the caped crusader includes all 109 episodes of the animated series, commentaries on 12 episodes, eight featurettes, and a new documentary on Batman's animated evolution. $75.99 from Amazon.

Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan: A Japanese publisher acquired the rights to the Batman character and for a year, published a Japanese version of Batman and Robin's adventures. Translated and collected for the first time here, the comics show a Batman influenced by the culture of 1960s Japan. $37.80 from Amazon.

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<![CDATA[For the Twilight Fan]]> Cullen Family Crest Jewelry: Get official replicas of Rosalie's necklace, Alice's Choker, or Edward's wristcuff, all bearing the Cullen family crest. Individual pieces are available at Hot Topic, and the full set is available for $99.99 at Amazon.

Twilight T-Shirts: Announce your love of dazzling vampires with official merchandise from Hot Topic or fan-made shirts from Zazzle.

Bella's Engagement Ring: Sure to make girls look at their ring fingers and sigh, this ring is available as a fashion ring ($59.00), fine ring ($549.00), or genuine diamond ring ($2,199.00) from Twilight Teez.

Twilight Books: Stephenie Meyer's guide to the Twilight saga doesn't come out until next year, but a box set of all four books in hardcover is available ($45.65 from Amazon), as is Meyer's latest book, The Host.

Essence of Twilight: Attraction in Twilight is based on the scent of the characters, and the Essence of Twilight products give you the opportunity to smell like Edward, Bella, Alice, or Jacob. Various prices from Etsy.

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Yes, that really is a lifesized, wearable, brass-plated replica of Iron Man's helmet. And if gold doesn't work with your winter color scheme, it's okay; it comes in silver as well.

Iron Man Gold Helmet [Windlass Studios]

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<![CDATA[Dear Santa: Bring Me This Fashionable Dalek T-Shirt]]> I've been a very good boy this year, and it's just a t-shirt from Etsy. Come on, y'big beardie weirdie.

Exterminate T-Shirt [Etsy.com]

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