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2016 Gift Guide: Toys, Games, Gadgets and Ephemera

BIG-FIGS: DC Universe Batman 48-Inch Figure

Straight out of the DC Universe comes the Dark Knight himself, Batman, in the JAKKS BIG-FIGS Colossal action figure line. Standing at a whopping 48-inches tall, this Batman is ready to defend Gotham City or your bedroom with an amazing never before seen light up Bat Signal. It also terrifies my dog. Two feet short of life size, this miniature Caped Crusader is just dark and mysterious enough to cause terror in a 13 pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Just set it for action or “nightlight” modes and with one touch press, Batman’s chest logo lights up the night, casting the iconic Bat Symbol on the nearest wall. This of course incites my other dog, who freaks out over lights and shadows. Watch with delight as my 23 pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel keeps jumping at the wall with the illuminated Bat Signal. Call the Dark Knight to the rescue or have your own adventures with this articulated 48- inch action figure. Includes both action and nightlight modes for two different brightness levels.

Plus, it riles dogs.

 

Puro Studio Grade Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

My new go-to headphone, the Puro BT5200 headphones can be used both with an audio cable and via Bluetooth. Compatible with all Apple and Android devices as well as anything Bluetooth enabled, the studio-grade audio quality on-ear headphones also feature an incredibly important feature, advanced volume monitoring. Engineered to continuously monitor volume levels as you listen, and deliver that information to you through the LED indicator on the ear cup. Offering 82% noise-isolation and studio grade audio quality ensures that your listening experience is never compromised, even in noisy environments. Incredibly comfortable, these are my favorite on-ear headphones I’ve ever worn. Comes with a hard carrying case to insure their protection when not in use.

 

Evil Dead 2 – Scale Action Figure, Ultimate Ash, 7″

Relive the magic when Bruce Campbell was young and thin! This amazing Ultimate Ash figure features all new fully articulated legs and tons of accessories, including 2 interchangeable heads (regular and possessed sculpts), interchangeable right forearms, severed possessed hand, Sheila head, Necronomicon, tape recording machine, shotgun and axe accessories. With over 25 points of articulation, he’s fully poseable and ready to rock your world!

For extra fun, set up your own cabin and invite your other action figures to reimagine Evil Dead 2! See what happens when Brobee from Yo Gabba Gaba comes by and things go bad…

 

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Coin Bank

A great piece of decor for any My Neighbor Totoro fan, this Studio Ghibli coin bank is not only the perfect home for all of your loose change, but also will brighten up any room with this magical Miyazaki character.

 

Classic Kaiju, 55 Card, Trading Card Set

From artist Darryl Young comes this amazing trading card set profiling various film and television Giant Monsters from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! All cards are printed on heavy cardstock with full color glossy front and white matte finish back side and arrives in a hinged trading card box! If you don’t know your Gamera from your Gojiro, this is the set for you!

 

The Green Hornet – TV Series Action Figure Box Set – The Green Hornet & Kato

“Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aide Kato, and their rolling arsenal, the Black Beauty. On Police records a wanted criminal, Green Hornet is really Britt Reid, owner-publisher of the Daily Sentinel, his dual identity known only to his secretary and to the district attorney. And now, to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens, rides THE GREEN HORNET.”

The Green Hornet tv series might never have reached the broad popularity of the 1966 Batman series, but that doesn’t diminish the sheer entertainment and cool factor delivered by Van Williams and Bruce Lee as the Green Hornet and Kato, respectively.

Sculpted by Masked Avenger Studio’s Ruben Procopio and Bryan Wynia, each figure includes a display base and interchangeable hands/weapons. The Green Hornet can be displayed with either his fearsome sting or Gas Gun. Kato can be displayed with Nunchuks or throwing dart.

Get this for the pulp hero lover in your life. So, jump into the Black Beauty and in the words of the Green Hornet himself, “Hornet gun… check. Hornet sting… check. Let’s roll, Kato!”

 

Disney Moana Mega Maui Figure

From the new feature film, Disney’s Moana, Maui the demigod comes to life standing over 16-inches tall.

Open your eyes, let’s begin
Yes, it’s really me, it’s Maui: breathe it in!

Mega Maui is highly detailed with all of his iconic tattoos, leaf skirt and his magical fishhook that he can really hold.

I know it’s a lot: the hair, the bod!
When you’re staring at a demi-god

And when you press his bone necklace, you can hear him (the voice of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) say 12 of his hilarious movie phrases and sing his hit song, “You’re Welcome!”

Includes: 16-inch figure, removable fishhook and 2 AAA batteries.

You’re welcome.

 

Previously, On…: Guess the TV Series Cards

by Ruben Errejon, Cajsa Holgersson

Underpants + Winnebago + chemistry set = ?! Can you identify your favourite TV show from just three visual clues? Put all those hours spent watching box sets to good use puzzling out the answer from Cajsa Holgersson’s intriguing illustrations (answer = Breaking Bad, of course!)

Featuring 60 shows – from Game of Thrones to The West Wing, The Killing to Twin Peaks – this after-dinner game is an ideal gift for TV aficionados everywhere.

 

Jakks Big-Fig 19″ Classic Batman Figure, Black/Yellow


Wearing the uniform that first appeared in Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989, the black and yellow costumed Dark Knight comes to life in this 20″ figure from Jakks. With seven points of articulation and a real fabric cape, this smaller, more dog-friendly Caped Crusader can handle most minor adventures without fear of retaliation from most of Gotham City’s worst rogues.

 

Star Wars Classic Paint-by-Number

by Jason Fry

The Rebel Alliance will defend your walls from the dark side of emptiness! Paint-by-number is still just as much fun as when you were a kid. Follow the number guide to paint in classic detail, or join the rebellion and choose your own color combos. Real canvas ensures your artwork is nice enough to hang on the wall, or you can use the included display stands to exhibit your talent. The 48-page book gives you something to ponder while you paint, exploring fans’ favorite parts of the movies, and what placed those scenes firmly in iconic pop culture. Grab your paintbrush and bring that galaxy far, far away a little closer to home!

 

Marvel: The Amazing 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book

by Thomas Pavitte

Your favorite Marvel superheroes are presented in 20 dot-to-dot puzzles that are amazing enough to display when you’re finished! More sophisticated than the one-dimensional dot-to-dots you knew as a child, these puzzles take about 30 minutes to complete. Expressive line work builds as you join the dots, and each page is easily removed when you’re finished. Who will be revealed next? Get your pencil ready to connect!

 

Batman – 1966 TV Series Dynamic Duo Monolith

Forget Mount Rushmore. If you want to pay tribute to a couple of Americans that made this country great, you couldn’t do much better than the Dynamic Duo of Batman, the Caped Crusader and Robin, The Boy Wonder as portrayed by Adam West and Burt Ward! This monolith is perfect for your desk, bookshelf or place of worship. Sculpted in polystone and individually hand-finished in a granite tone, this limited edition sculpture is a must have for any pop culture aficionado. Holy Americana!

 

Star Wars Chewbacca Ceramic Stein

Collectible 22oz Ceramic Mug with Metal Hinge — Some say it’s not wise to upset a Wookiee by, say, flipping back his head and pouring your favorite beverage down his neck. We say, go ahead fill the Millennium Falcon‘s co-pilot’s massive body cavity with 22oz of Kashyyyk ale and see if you get a reaction.

Crafted in the highest quality ceramic with painstaking attention to detail, the innovative design features a head-hinged lid with genuine pewter thumb lift. Kashyyyk ale not included. Not for sale at Mos Eisley Spaceport, Tatooine.

 

Question Block Light

From the moment we played our first game, we secretly wished that we could bring a little bit of the Mario world into the real world (and we’re not just talking about Princess Peach). Dressing up the dog as Yoshi never quite cut it, and that venus fly trap turned out to be nowhere near as big or aggressive as we’d hoped… but now, thanks to the Question Block Light, our 8-bit fantasies just got a little bit closer to reality.

Instead of floating mid-air, this pixelated beauty sits proudly upon your bedside table or office desk. There’s no need to leap up and punch it from beneath, just give it a light press from above to turn it on and bathe in its wondrous Nintendo nostalgia.

You can tap it as much as you like, it won’t spit out gold coins, bean stalks, Super Mushrooms or Fire Flowers. Seriously, we’ve tried. It will however emit an incredibly satisfying and moreish ‘ping’ sound. Includes USB power cable. Princess and giant gorilla not included.

 

Nyko Charge Block Duo for Xbox One


Tired of burning through your roommate’s non-rechargeable batteries, then let’s give a warm round of applause for the Nyko Charge Block Duo. With its easy “drop and charge” design, you can conveniently store and charge two Xbox One controllers on a dual base which plugs into the wall or directly into your Xbox via its USB port. Or, if you’re in a giving mood because of the holidays, you can separate the blocks and share with a sibling or friend (though you will need an additional USB charging cable). Inside the box you’ll find: two Charge Blocks, two 1,200mAh batteries, two replaceable battery covers, a USB charging cable, and an AC adapter. Simply tuck the included 1,200mAh batteries into your controllers and attach the replaceable battery covers that expose the contact points, drop onto the Charge Blocks and…Voila! An LED stripe on both sides keeps you informed of the status, with a somewhat excessively bright blinking (if you’re in a dark room) that eventually turns solid when charging is complete. Battery life weighs in at a solid 15 to 20 hours. Also available for the Playstation 4.

Nyko Media Remote for Xbox One

Ever wonder: “Gee, I wish there was a way to watch a Blu-ray or media app on my Xbox without having to fire up the controller and waste valuable battery life meant for killin’”? Wonder no longer! Nyko’s got your back with its Media Remote for the Xbox One. Which does virtually everything the Xbox controller does except for the killin’, because you’ll need two thumbsticks for that. Its compact size feels great in the hand with rubber buttons, a plastic navigation wheel, and a light-up green strip at the bottom that illuminates with every push. Its highly responsive with no lag for when you absolutely positively have to back out of YouTube before your mom or significant other walks into the room. (Worth noting: Kinect is required in order to use the remote to control cable content and One Guide functionality.)

 

“Get Me Off This Planet” Flask

Somebody please get me off this planet! Beam yourself up when you feel like an alien. This fun flask is sure to bring you to higher heights and to new places that are out of this world.

Stainless steel, silver finish, 8 oz. flask. 5.5” tall including top closure-easy screw cap lid, and 3.75” wide. The water-resistant artwork fully wraps around the flask, from top to bottom and front to back, making it even more irresistible. Flask holds 8 mighty shots of your favorite beverage. Includes funnel. Booze sold separately.

 

Jakks Big-Fig 19″ Death Trooper

An elite soldier of Imperial Intelligence, the Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire. And now, a 19″ Death Trooper can patrol your own domicile, featuring 7 points of articulation for fully poseable action and is armed with 2 blaster accessories and is ready to eliminate those who stand in the way of the Empire.

 

For The Love of Spock Kickstarter Poster

Originally available for Kickstarter backers, this one sheet is a constant reminder of Leonard Nimoy’s influence and Spock’s human side.

 

Avenue Earbuds

The Avenue Earbuds from MOXYO offer both rich sound and clean design and feature a soft touch, tangle-free flat cable and a crystal clear inline microphone. The specially tuned 8 mm drivers are encased in premium, high end brushed metal housing for higher clarity audio you would expect at twice the price and includes comfort-fit ear tips in 3 sizes to make sure your experience is your own. Those who appreciate a high end audio experience know the difference between sound and hype. The earbuds also feature a built in microphone with call/pickup button.

 

Star Wars R2-D2 21” Spinner Luggage

The perfect travel partner wherever you might go, be it Hoth, Dagobah, Jakku or Tatooine, it’s the American Tourister 21″ Spinner Hard-Side Disney Star Wars R2-D2 Suitcase. The retractable handle is made from a durable monotube. This American Tourister Disney suitcase has cross straps featured on the inside to keep contents secure. The interior panel has a roomy mesh pocket with a zipper to hold many things in one area. This suitcase makes an ideal gift for fans. It is sure to make packing easier whether taking to the skies or the ground. This bag’s skate wheels are side-mounted, making maneuverability a breeze. The loyal droid is featured in stunning detail on the front and back of the luggage with vivid colors. Not safe for use on Banthas or Tauntauns.

 

Armor Carbon Fiber Laptop Skin

If you spend more hours a day on your laptop than anything else (like me), extra protection is a huge concern. This Bodyguardz Armor Carbon Fiber skin is the ultimate in expression and protection for your device is custom designed to fit your smartphone, tablet, or Macbook and provide tough scratch protection.

Made from a strong PVC based film, Armor Carbon Fiber is simple to install and can be easily removed. The carbon fiber paattern is stylish and smooth to the touch. Armor Carbon Fiber is very thin and will not add bulk to your device. Highly recommended for anyone who uses a device regularly and wants extra protection.

 

A Walk in Eden: A Colouring Book by Anders Nilsen

A keen observer of the natural world and the mystical treasures contained within, Anders Nilsen uses lush, inky lines to craft an enchanting, meditative journey for your coloring tools. A Walk in Eden is a fantastical view of primeval creation, with an exquisite mix of sprawling landscapes and close-up examinations of plants, fungi, and minerals–think giant crystal formations emerging out of pools surrounded by lush vegetation and flowers the size of small trees. Though this is a world void of humans, here and there are small reminders of our presence.

Informed by the designs of Ernst Haeckel and other early scientific and botanical illustration, Nilsen’s world is intricate, playful, and inspired, waiting for you to make it your own. With 80+ full-page drawings, Nilsen invites you to join in the fun and bring the adult- and kid-friendly world of A Walk in Eden to life.

 

The Official Bob’s Burgers Coloring Book

This collection serves up not only images of the best moments of the show, but also enough puns and fun to have the show’s ravenous fans salivating with hunger and hilarity. Bob’s Burgers is enjoying a true pop- cultural moment, with an original comic-book version by Dynamite Entertainment still setting records since its launch in 2014, a soundtrack album of original music from the series featuring music from indie band Sleater-Kinney (Portlandia’s Carrie Brownstein), and now an ongoing, multi- city live tour that presents the cast and crew re- creating some of the most popular episodes in front of packed houses across the country.

 

HBO’s Game of Thrones Coloring Book

Immerse yourself in the world of Game of Thrones through this beautifully and intricately illustrated coloring book for adults. Complete portraits of your favorite characters, and experience the dramatic landscapes and cities of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. This is a coloring book of truly epic proportions.

 

Jon Burgerman’s Burgerworld: A Coloring Book

An exciting new coloring book from Jon Burgerman, taking you on a journey through a land of his doodle creations. Color and scribble and have fun as you and your pens make friends with strange monsters and doodles on your journey to Burgerworld!

Contains a list of mind-boggling creatures and objects to tick off as you find them on your travels, and a page of crazy stickers.

 

Die Hard: The Authorized Coloring and Activity Book

Experience Die Hard in a fresh and creative way with this authorized tie-in coloring and activity book featuring favorite scenes and quotes from the beloved classic movie.

Die Hard diehards can savor their favorite scenes and quotes in this official Die Hard coloring and activity book. Here are some of the movie’s best moments, recreated in detailed black-and-white line drawings, including:

  • Hans Gruber and his posse crash the Christmas party at Nakatomi and take the tower hostage;
  • John McClane’s limo ride with Argyle;
  • The tension-filled crawl through the building vents;
  • John’s morbid message delivery to Hans (written on the corpse of one of Hans’ men);
  • The famous bloody footprints;
  • And of course, John leaping off the Nakatomi tower.

With so many memorable scenes to color in, as well as entertaining activities and the most quoted lines from the movie, fans will be shouting “yippee-ki-yay!”

 

Dinosaurs: A Coloring Book by William Stout

Customize your favorite dinosaur drawings from acclaimed artist William Stout with this deluxe all-ages coloring book.

For decades, acclaimed illustrator and movie artist William Stout has been transporting viewers into the lost world of the dinosaurs. Through his children’s book The Little Blue Brontosaurus, which formed the basis for The Land Before Time animated series, to his murals of prehistoric life and visionary designs for dozens of films, Stout’s award-winning artwork immerses you in places real and imagined to encounter fascinating creatures.

Now you can personalize dino-master William Stout’s thrilling illustrations and create your own prehistoric realm. From long-necked Apatosaurus to horned Zuniceratops and, of course, mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, over eighty dinosaurs are featured within, each of them hand-drawn and precisely rendered in pen and ink among the flora of their era. To journey through time to the kingdom of the dinosaurs, all you need are pens, pencils, and a bit of imagination.

 

Mister Sam Shearon’s Creepy Christmas

The happiest time of the year is also the creepiest.

Good ol’ Saint Nicholas did not start with reindeer. Every Christmas he would bring along a hairy half-demon, half-goat named Krampus to stalk misbehaving children. The hairy spawn of Satan stuffed them into his bag, chained them up, and dragged them down to Hell for a year of punishment. A warning for anyone who thought of causing mischief. This sure does not seem like the most wonderful time of the year.

Winter has an even darker and richer lore than Halloween. For centuries, people have feared creatures from ancient legends born of this time of year. Tales such as giant hairy monsters who live in the mountains and will snatch you up and eat you were used to ensure children didn’t wander off in the snow and become lost.

These were indeed just stories … or were they?

This festive feast of fear contains 40 original hand-drawn and inked illustrations from a variety of traditional beliefs and legends from around the world, including British, North American, Nordic, Icelandic, Austrian, and Germanic folklore. Mister Sam Shearon’s Creepy Christmas features characters such as Krampus, Grýla, Santa Claws, Rabid Rudolph, the Grimace Tree, the Wendigo, the Snow Bear, the Yule Cat, the Abominable Snowman, and many more. Ready for you to bring to colorful life with fearsome festive cheer, each page is also accompanied with a poem—a guide to these creepy creatures from the season of ice and snow!

 

Bright Ideas Pencils

These sets of stylishly designed colored pencils are sure to unleash the imagination of any coloring book fan. With rich, smooth, and brilliant color—perfect for shading and blending—these pencils will add pizzazz to any creative project. The 10 pencils are pre-sharpened and packaged in a sleek and sturdy case, easy to carry with you to any place where inspiration may strike!

The premium colored lead in these pencils is very soft. For best results, please use a manual sharpener.

Available sets include:

 

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