Make an old gamer’s day by turning a relic from their past into a lunch box that will hold their Slim Jims, Doritos and a can of Mountain Dew.
Made from actual systems, there will be a bit of Wear-and-Tear but a little cosmetic smudge from a once angry player adds a bit of patina to the over-all look.
Perfect for that person who just wants to be left the hell alone.
Want to keep warm this winter? Well, look no further than this handcrafted Galaga blanket, lovingly depicting a righteous game that you once played.
Even better the 1-Up and High Score number can be personalized with important dates (or your actual High Score from 1984) to heighten the nostalgia factor.
Buy it for a loved one or for yourself, either way, you’re gonna definitely come out of this purchase a winner.
You will never feel lonely again when you have Wilson from the film Castaway to spend your days with. Of course, you may get a few odd looks here and there as you share secrets and long, lingering looks with this anthropomorphic volleyball in the park or the theater, but that’s a small price to pay for friendship.
Just don’t take him rafting on the open sea, he tends to drift away.
If you have a Hot Wheels fanatic on your list, then this gift of a DIY car making set will certainly win you points for ingenuity.All it takes to make a perfectly awesome car, is to place a stick of wax into the machine and then choose your favorite car mold, the unit will do all the hard work for you.
As a special bonus, those miniature car freaks won’t be able to complain that they already have such-and-such car and give you a “You Don’t Know Me At All” glare.
Win-Win!
Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kit
Get your little nerd started out right in the world of tabletop gaming by introducing him to the realm of Dungeons and Dragons.
Because nothing sets up an adolescence better than weekend nights spent waging imaginary battle with a bunch of friends who won’t start dating until their twenties.
Oh the memories.
You don’t need an excuse to purchase this 18″ Adam West Batman Figure for yourself during the holiday season, you just need the balls.
That’s right, go ahead, no one will ever know that you spent $85 on a toy for yourself and scratch off lottery tickets for everyone else.
Not if you hide him in your closet until January.
Alien Retro Action Figures Gift Set
When you give a child the gift of an Alien 3-3/4″ playset, you give them hours and hours of violent carnage and mind-altering terror.
Which, as we all know, is what the holidays are really about.
It’s good that they learn that early.
The Six Million Dollar Man Retro Action Figures
Oh Sweet Mother of Robotics are you telling me that you get not one, but TWO Col. Steve Austins (in alternate color tracksuits) AND Bigfoot in this super-duper set of 3-3/4″ figures?
My god, there really is a Santa Claus isn’t there Virginia…
You wanna know how to make a Batman freak happy this holiday? Buy them a set of MEGO inspired-retro figures that have 16-point articulation and real cloth outfits…then leave then alone in a room for a couple of hours so that they can play with them.
You know, that sounds relatively easy.
If only the rest of life was like that.
Evel Knievel Deluxe Dare Devil Cycle Stunt Set
Back in the 70s we were a lot more willing to be entertained by things like people on motorcycles jumping though a hoop of fire. In fact, this was cause for prime time programming and people staying home instead of socializing with friends.
And yes, Evel Knievel was a huge reason why a nation of people (who didn’t yet know the wonders of cable TV) were willing to stay glued to the television in anticipation of a horrible accident.
So I think it’s only right to celebrate that period of time by handing out this Stunt Cycle Set to anyone who remembers watching a white jump suited man with a death wish represent America from the back of a motorcycle.
It might even bring a tear to their eye.
Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds 3DS
I can’t really talk about this game as I am too overcome with happiness over its existence, so here’s the product description, which will no doubt make more sense that a bunch of exclamation marks:
Two worlds collide in an all-new adventure set in the world of Super NES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. In this newly spun tale, Link transforms into a living painting to cross into a dark, parallel dimension mirroring Hyrule. Conquer the puzzles, traps, and hidden rooms of deadly dungeons to save both worlds from certain doom!
Brought to life in 3D, this beloved, top-down world is the perfect backdrop for a sweeping new tale. Dungeons sink deep below the screen as Link and his attacks pop out, highlighting the nonstop action. The pace is faster than ever, especially since you can swap items on the Nintendo 3DS touch screen. Shoot an arrow, toss a boomerang, bomb a wall, then merge into a painting to slide between two worlds — all in a matter of seconds. With gameplay, visuals, and controls this smooth and consistent, no Zelda adventure has ever been so action-packed.
People seem to forget about the Wii U which is sort of sad considering that the console is really sweet. But a lot of that is due to the fact that after its launch last year, there hasn’t been any good games released that show off its capabilities.
But that’s about to change with Super Mario World 3D.
With reviews averaging a 94 from Metacritic, and the expectation that this game will help drive sales of the Wii U and perhaps launch the initiative to create better games for the system, there’s a good chance that this might very well be the “It” game of the year.
Get in on the action.
TellTale Games – The Wolf Among Us (PC/Mac)
If you aren’t already aware, the computer gaming arena is starting to appeal to even the most ardent console fanatics and a lot of that has to do with the quality of games being released that are far more complex and interesting than anything being made for Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.
And TellTale Games’ Episodic The Wolf Among Us ( based on the Fables comic series) is not only getting great reviews, it’s also continuing the type of Conversation Tree play that made their Walking Dead game so incredibly awesome.
Best of all, you can buy/download the entire season (5 episodes) for only $24.99 (including a DVD that will contain a hard copy of the game that you will receive at the end of the season) which is more than half what you’d pay for a console game.
Maybe it’s time to put down the controller and start hitting the keyboard.
If you’re in the mood for a really different kind of game for either yourself or someone who’s a bit of a weirdo, then you might want to take a look at Gone Home, a game in which the main character returns to her home in the Pacific Northwest (circa 1995) after travelling abroad, only to find out that her entire family has disappeared.
The entire game is set inside the house and your character, Kaitlin Greenbriar, must search every nook and cranny to discover what happened via various clues, diaries and letters.
Completely engrossing, beautiful to look at and filled to the brim with enough eerie ambiance to keep you on your toes.
And, if you need some additional seducing to buy the game, you should know that the music of Gone Home is era-specific. Meaning the Pac-Nor gets some serious Riot Grrrl nostalgia in the form of bands Heavens to Betsy, Bratmobile and even riot grrrl inspired punk band The Youngins.
Yeah, you’re going to want this game.
Are you sensing a theme here?
Downloading games is becoming a thing now, and if you’re looking for a gift for that person who has suddenly decided there is more to life than just W.O.W, Steam is a good way to go.
The games are reasonably priced, they provide their own platform and it’s easy for households to share games even on separate computers.
A great stocking stuffer.
An intriguing and innovative card game. Race against the clock to build a dazzling fireworks finale! Trouble is, you can see the cards that everyone holds…except your own. Working together, you must give and receive vital information in order to play your cards in the proper launch sequence. Build and light each firework correctly to win the game and avoid a fizzling fiasco!
Game design by famed Seven Wonders designer, Antoine Bauza.
The Walking Dead Comic Survival Edition Risk Board Game
The Walking Dead Comic Risk Survival Edition represents a fun twist on classic Risk game play. The Walking Dead-themed map set in the southeast region of the United States where players battle and scavenge for their very lives. Contending for survival at every turn, gamers must not only fend off attacks from the living who compete for precious, limited resources upon which their survival depends, but they also must maintain their self-preservation from the unrelenting hordes of the undead that would feast upon them! A deck of “Supply Cards” adds strategy, fun, and flavor to this classic tabletop game with The Walking Dead twist. Gamers can expect a fast-paced game of attrition and survival, where the last man standing wins!
Like Monopoly, Jenga has about a million different variants, but a Tetris Jenga just seems apropos don’t you think?
Scrabble The Typography Edition
This signed and numbered limited edition set designed by Andrew Capener combines the beauty of typography with classic Scrabble gameplay PLUS premium features, making this the most fun, beautiful, and functional Scrabble set ever! The Typography aspect is highlighted by 15 fonts never used before on any Scrabble set. These fonts look truly marvelous juxtaposed against the beautiful maple wood of the Scrabble tiles. These tiles look just as amazing against the walnut Scrabble gameplay surface! There are numerous deluxe components included with this set beginning with the built-in lazy susan and the non-slip surface on the back of each tile. This enables each player to rotate the set with each turn. Lift off the beautiful walnut cover to reveal a maple base with cork lining and compartments to store all of the deluxe components. This edition features Bauhaus inspired game components including solid walnut tile racks and solid walnut timer end caps. This set also includes a gorgeous fabric tile pouch with drawstring and a stitched “scorekeeper” with pencil to allow you to record some truly beautiful memories!
COMPONENTS:
- Walnut Cover featuring Scrabble Typography Gameplay
- Surface Maple Base w/ Cork-lined Interior for Game Component Storage
- Built-in Lazy Susan
- Fabric Scrabble Tile Pouch with Drawstring
- Timer with Solid Walnut End Caps
- (100) Solid Maple Tiles + 15 new Typefaces and non-slip backing
- (4) Solid Walnut Tile Racks
- Stitched Scorekeeper with Pencil Stitched Rule Book
- Signed and Numbered Certificate
The galaxy has been a peaceful place for may years. After the ruthless Terran-Hegemony War (30.027-33.364), much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. the Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevetheless, tension and discord are growing among the seven major species and in the Council itself. Old alliances are shattering and hasty diplomatic treaties are made in secrecy. A confrontation of the superpowers seems inevitable – only the outcome of the galactic conflict remains to be seen. Which faction will emerge victorious and lead the galaxy under its rule? The shadows of the great civilizations are about to eclipse the galaxy. Lead your people to victory. The game of Eclipse places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. On each game round you expand your civilization by exploring and colonizing new areas, researching technologies and building spaceships to wage war with.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 11 Doctors Micro-Figures Character Set
Ideal to collect or for play with the rest of the Character Building range. This set includes all eleven incarnations of the Doctor; the Daleks don’t stand a chance! Features: Officially Licensed BBC Product All eleven incarnations of the Doctor as highly detailed micro-figures presented in a special, limited edition TARDIS display box. Each fully articulated micro-figure includes a Doctor Who display base. Lego Compatible.
The Walking Dead Dixon Brothers Action Figure Playset
AMC’s The Walking Dead television series is now the most watched drama in basic cable history, shattering records along the way with the release of each new season. Season 3 finds Rick Grimes and his fellow survivors continuing to seek refuge in a desolate and post-apocalyptic world and soon discover that there are greater forces to fear than just the walking dead. The struggle to survive has never been so perilous and McFarlane Toys is sitting shotgun for the ride with its fourth series of AMC’s The Walking Dead action figures. Two badass, backwoods, rebel yelling redneck brothers thrust against an unyielding onslaught of ravenous undead. Both original Atlanta survivors, Daryl and Merle Dixon have proven time and again, blood is thicker than brain matter. Family reunions can be a bitter sweet pill to swallow, especially in a world inhabited by The Walking Dead. Using a 3D scan of the actors themselves, both of these highly detailed figures feature the exact likeness of the characters from the show. The Daryl Dixon figure features 20 points of articulation and includes a crossbow, hunting knife, fire axe, pick axe and prison keys. The Merle Dixon figure is re-armed and ready for action with 20 points of articulation, prosthetic arm with bayonet, assault rifle, pistol and knife.
DC Comics Classic TV Series Batman and Robin Action Figure, 2-Pack
During the classic Batman television series, Batman and Robin climb a wall together in one of the show’s most iconic moments. Fans will love recreating that scene with this pack that includes all the key elements: one six-inch Robin figure, one six-inch Batman figure and 1 wall display base. Attach the figures to the foot pegs on the base to capture the moment.
