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Stuck for last minute Christmas gift ideas for that special scifi fan in your life? We’ve put together a list that might give you some inspiration for all ages including some of our favourite things we found this year.


Food and Drink

Entertaining fellow sci-fi fans this holiday season? Then these might prove a fun talking point
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Han Solo in Carbonite ice cubes

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/e845/

Star Trek  Enterprise Pizza Cutter
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/dea2/

Star Trek Bottle opener
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Star-Trek-Enterprise-Bottle/dp/B002CEM7QM

 

Books

Making of Star Wars and Making of Empire Strikes Backxmas_2011_empire_making
These large format books are a superb read with hugely detailed accounts of the making of the films. In their hard cover form they make great coffee table books but also available in paperback  
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Star-Wars-Definitive-Original/dp/0345494768/ref=pd_sim_b_1

http://www.amazon.com/Making-Star-Wars-Empire-Strikes/dp/0345509617/ref=pd_sim_b_1

 

 

 

Sound of Star Wars Book

It would be easy to assume this book is just for the kids but in reality it is an incredibly detailed look into the amazing sound design for all six movies complete with an audio player that allows you to listen to the actual isolated sounds whilst reading how they were created.
http://www.amazon.com/Sounds-Star-Wars-J-Rinzler/dp/0811875466/ref=pd_sim_b_7

 

Haynes owners manual xmas_2011_haynes_trek
For the more techie orientated geek you might enjoy this authorized technical manual of the USS Enterprise created in the classic Haynes technical manual style
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-U-S-S-Enterprise-Haynes/dp/1451621299/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324059868&sr=1-1-catcorr

In the same vein, unfortunately not ready for this Christmas, they are also creating a version for the Millennium Falcon, available in January.
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Millennium-Falcon-Workshop/dp/0345533046/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324061654&sr=1-1

 

 

 

Electronics

Tired of carrying around bland memory sticks or generic USB hubs cluttering your desktop? Why not liven your data storage up with a themed version.

 

xmas_2011_tech Star Wars memory sticks
http://www.firebox.com/product/1899/Star-Wars-Mimobots

Han Solo in carbonite minibot memory stick
http://www.firebox.com/product/4376/Han-Solo-in-Carbonite-Mimobot

R2D2 USB Hub
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-R2-D2-USB-Hub/dp/B003V285UG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4

Tardis USB hub
http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Tardis-USB-Hub/dp/B000F46CQM/ref=pd_cp_e_0

 

Clothing

Need to show off your geek credentials even when stepping out of the bath? Then you possibly need one of these classic Sci-fi bathrobes.

 

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Star Trek Bathrobe
Comes in gold Kirk, Blue Spock, Red Scotty or short Uhura style for ladies...or men with good legs. 
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/giftsforhim/e73b/

 

Jedi Bath Robe
Available in Jedi Brown or Sith black
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/miscellaneous/de79/?srp=2

 

Sci-fi Christmas decorations

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Liven up your tree and home with some scifi goodness. Here are just a few ideas.

Tardis Tree ornnament
http://www.bbcamericashop.com/house-and-home/doctor-who-tardis-ornament-16371.html

Yoda Christmas  light set
http://www.amazon.com/Kurt-Adler-SW9101-Clone-Light/dp/B003IHU2ZA/ref=pd_sim_hi_1

Hallmark Star Wars Christmas Tree Ornaments
Since 1996 Hallmark have been making these gorgeous Star Wars ornaments with new ones each year and many featuring light and sound.
http://www.hallmarkornaments.com/hallmark-ornaments-by-series/star-wars

Make your own Star Wars decorations for freexmas_2011_decoration02
If the decorating budget is a little tight, why not make your own Star Wars decorations with this free helpful online guide.
http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/alt-news/christmas-thing-of-the-day-make-your-own-star-wars-ornaments.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVIE and TV


Whether it’s a DVD or Blu-Ray of a favourite movie or a complete season collection of a TV series or films there are some good deals around this year with more being announced daily. Amazon’s daily deals can offer some great savings. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.


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Alien Anthology
An excellent six disc Blu-Ray set with plenty of behind the scenes features.
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Blu-ray-Sigourney-Weaver/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324061139&sr=1-1

JJ Abrams’  Star Trek on DVD for only $3.49
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AVCFJM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=film-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001AVCFJM

Complete sixth season of Dr Who now available on DVD
http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Complete-Matt-Smith/dp/B005M2A4D4/?ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1321908099&sr=1-2&tag=gmgamzn-20
They also have the earlier seasons at half price at around $42 each

Complete Star Wars saga on Blu Ray reduced to $79
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324059180&sr=1-2

 

Lord of the Rings complete Blu-ray edition reduced to $49.99
http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Fellowship-Extended-Editions/dp/B0026L7H20/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324059180&sr=1-1

 

Complete series of Harry Potter to date on Blu-Ray for $79
http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Complete-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B005OCFHHK/ref=sr_1_4?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324059361&sr=1-4

Walking Dead complete Season One DVD only $14.99
http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Season-One/dp/B0049P1VHS/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1324059417&sr=1-1


A few final ideas


Still stuck and looking for something special? Here’s a few you might not have come across yet.

 

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Personalized Carbonite model
Immortalize yourself and a loved one in these personalized models which are sculpted from any photo you supply.
http://paulpapedesigns.com/Store_GG.html

 

Inflatable Dalek from Hamleys
This ride-in inflatable dalek from UK legendary toy store Hamleys would delight any child…or adult small enough to fit in it!
http://www.hamleys.com/Dr_Who_Ride_In_Dalek_%7C_Hamleys_Toys/238261,default,pd.html

 

Tauntan Sleeping bag
Get to sleep inside a tauntaun without all the mess of gutting one.  Caution though that commenting "you thought they smelt bad on the outside" might cause offense depending on who is in it.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/bb2e/

 


LVJ Written on Friday, 16 December 2011 19:20 by LVJ

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