11 of the best gifts to give sci-fi and fantasy fans this holiday season
By Elaine Selna
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This past year brought to the forefront some fantastic sci-fi and fantasy movies and television shows. From Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune to Robert Jordan’s seminal fantasy series The Wheel of Time finding a home at Amazon Prime, there was plenty to enjoy this year. So if you know someone that has now become obsessed with all things sci-fi and fantasy, here are 11 great gifts to give them this holiday season.
1. Game of Thrones 3D Westeros and Essos Globe Puzzle: $49
George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones kicked our current fantasy revolution off when it premiered on HBO in 2011. Though fans will have to wait a bit for Martin’s The Winds of Winter to be published and for HBO’s prequel series House of the Dragon to premiere, you can tide yourself over with this 3D puzzle of Westeros and Essos.
Buy it: Amazon
2. I. Asimov: A Memoir by Isaac Asimov: $9
Fans of Apple TV+’s Foundation may have read the book series the show is based on by Isaac Asimov. Those looking for a peek behind the curtain will enjoy the prolific sci-fi writer’s third autobiography covering his whole life. It was published in 1995, three years after his death.
Buy it: Amazon
3. The Lord of the Rings Prancing Pony Beer Mug: $44
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is the pinnacles of fantasy fiction. There are a wide array of gifts to get fans of Middle-earth, but this Prancing Pony mug will make any fan happy.
Buy it: Amazon
4. Gale Force Nine Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy: $49
Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune finally hit theaters this past October. Fans of the sci-fi series were delighted and already excited for part two. In the meantime, gift them this board game based on the movie and find out who can control Arrakis and the spice.
Buy it: Amazon
5. The Wheel of Time Seven Rings T-Shirt: $23
Amazon Prime’s highly anticipated fantasy series The Wheel of Time, an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s 14-book series, is airing now, and fans seem pleased. Naturally Amazon has merchandise for its show, including this shirt featuring seven Aes Sedai rings like the one Rosamund Pike’s character, Moiraine, wears.
Buy it: Amazon
6. Star Trek Transporter Heat Changing Mug: $17
“Beam me up, Scotty.” Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series will appreciate this heat-changing mug which acts as a transporter sending characters like Spock, Captain Kirk, and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura from the U.S.S. Enterprise to an alien planet.
Buy it: Amazon
7. The Witcher: The Last Wish: Illustrated Edition by Andrzej Sapkowski: $33
Before Geralt of Rivia, played by Henry Cavill, was slaying monsters on our Netflix, he was having adventures in Andrzej Sapkowski’s books. For fans of the books, video games, or Netflix show, this illustrated edition of the first book in the series, The Last Wish, is an excellent gift idea. It doesn’t come out until December 14, so there’s no chance they’ll already have a copy.
Pre-order it: Amazon
8. Star Wars Death Star Waffle Maker: $40
Turn Star Wars viewing parties into an event with this double-sided, Death Star-shaped waffle maker. Fans of the movies can enjoy a waffle in the shape of the most terrifying spacecraft in all the galaxy.
Buy it: Amazon
9. Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set: $49
Many fans will be rewatching the first Harry Potter movie this year in honor of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Pay homage to the 2001 classic by gifting your friend a real-life wizard’s chess set, violent magical pieces not included. Then you and your Potterhead friend can enjoy playing together.
Buy it: Amazon
10. LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Set: $70
Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t truly sci-fi, it does have time-bending elements that make it feel like it’s part of that world. Thanos can do all sorts of things with time using his Infinity Gauntlet, which your MCU-obsessed friend can now build. Made up of 590 pieces, this LEGO replica comes with a display stand and card.
Buy it: Amazon
11. Shadow and Bone: The Collector’s Edition by Leigh Bardugo: $22
The first book in Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse has now been adapted into a Netflix show, so it’s only natural that a collector’s edition of the book would also be released. This tome features new artwork, an exclusively designed hardcover slipcase, and more. Get this for your friend who has read the trilogy thousands of times or for the Netflix obsessive who hasn’t read the books yet.
Buy it: Amazon
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