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1. A customizable wooden Stranger Things-inspired keyring featuring a scannable code that'll take them to their favorite song. Ya know, just in case.
Based in Portugal, HerbseBelles is an Etsy shop making customizable keychains, tags, toys, and more.
Promising review: "AHHHHH!!! I love it so much!! I got one for me and my bestie and we both are obsessed! loved this purchase!" —Maggie
Shipping Info: Processing takes 1–2 business days and orders ship from Portugal, so delivery time varies by your location.
Get it from HerbseBelles on Etsy for $12.94 (available in eight languages).
2. A Lego bouquet-building kit if they love building and growing things. These gorgeous and immortal flowers are a perfect and fun decoration all year long.
Promising review: "These are so gorgeous that people only notice they're Lego when I point it out to them, and they are all universally stunned. This was a very fun build, too. Highly recommend." —Nerdy Reader
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
3. A Star Wars light saber chopsticks set to help them feel like a Jedi master during their next sushi meal! They can easily turn the lights on or off with the push of a button.
The chopsticks come with new batteries, but if the batteries go out, you can replace them with 3 x LR41 camera batteries.
Promising reviews: "I love these things! I took them to our local sushi spot and the whole restaurant (even the chefs and staff) lost their minds and immediately ordered their own!" —Curt_32
"I cannot stress enough how awesome these lightsaber chopsticks are!! I got them as a silly gift for my fiancé who loves Star Wars and, to our surprise, you can actually eat quite easily with them! They don’t have any grips on the end so they aren’t great for smaller things (like rice) but everything else was a breeze. 11/10 recommend!!" —Catherine
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
4. A Toy Story-inspired Buzz Lightyear backpack if they need help carrying all their belongings to infinity and beyond.
Promising review: "The detail is great and it's sturdy. The print on the inside is a cute plus. My new favorite bag to show off my Toy Story love." —reiney
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with free shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $80.
5. A highly rated and travel-friendly Nintendo Switch carrying case because they'll love the fact that you care so much about their gaming adventures that you wanted to make sure their device and all of their games are in one safe and secure location. These come in so many fun colors and patterns you might wanna buy them more than one!
Promising review: "I've had this case for seven months so far and it's perfect. I've tried several different cases, and this one is so far my favorite. The case is a bit bulky but not terribly bulky. The inside zipper holds my charging cable, my headphones, and a cleaning cloth easily with space for more. I love being able to carry some games with me, even though I carry no more than two games with me at a time. I love the way the straps hold my Switch; I feel secure with my Switch in this case. If I open the case and flip it upside down, my Switch would not budge. I highly recommend this case!" —Cindy Peralta
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 27 colors/designs).
6. A handmade Totoro-shaped knot bag perfect for holding their daily necessities. A cuddly woodland creature carrying their belongings for them? Yes, please! Just remind them to pack an umbrella.
Creative Life NY is a New York-based small business creating super duper cute bags for any and every style.
Promising review: "Really cute Totoro bags. They’re just as described and a nice size for wrapping around the wrist. The material feels nice and it has enough space to hold some essentials such as a phone, wallet, sunglasses case, and some other items. It doesn’t zip up and there are no additional pockets. But it’s a really cute size." —Kira L
Shipping Info: Free shipping when you spend over $35 at this shop. Processing takes 1–2 business days and orders ship from New York, so delivery time varies by your location.
Get it from Creative Life NY on Etsy for $14.59 (available in two styles and four colors; several colors are only available for pre-sale, which ships in 15 days.).
7. A Sailor Moon-inspired compact double-sided mirror so they can make sure their hair is still in place after transforming into an evil-fighting superhero.
Promising review: "Looks exactly like the compact Sailor Moon would use. The mirrors are great and it fits great in a purse." —Katherine
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
8. A mini TARDIS Bluetooth speaker that's surely bigger on the inside. Your Doctor Who-obsessed friend will have fun blasting their favorite playlists!
Promising review: "I got this for my birthday and it was easily the best birthday present ever!!! The sound is amazing. When you turn it on and off it sounds like the TARDIS materializing and dematerializing. Connecting is super easy. I literally cried with joy when I turned it on!" —Lora Leigh
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
9. A pair of "Shhh I'm Reading" socks if they're always complaining that people never leave them alone while they're deep in the throes of a fictional adventure.
Promising review: "These appeared exactly as advertised and arrived as stated. I love to wear them as they are comfortable and allow me to read in silence. Haha. When my husband tries to interrupt my reading, I hold up my 'Shhh!' foot and he knows to leave me be. Love them! LOL." —Dee Smith
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get them from Amazon for $9.99.
10. A v cool camera lens-shaped thermos — this unique stainless steel thermos will help give them the caffeine boost they need to go on a picture-taking spree. It features a leakproof lid so they won't have to worry about their coffee spilling everywhere.
This thermos comes with a spoon!
Promising review: "I saw this while browsing, and at first I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price). I clicked, and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband's two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. It looks real at first glance, and the raised areas make it very easy to hold. We laughed when he opened it, and it has become one of his favorite mugs." —Susan
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
11. A box of 30 assorted Japanese snacks and candy to treat their tastebuds to a few sweet and salty flavors and interesting textures. Traditional to Japan, these snacks will make them feel like they traveled across the globe!
Promising review: "There were some snacks that I liked, and some that I didn't. But that's OK because it was still such a treat experiencing all of these different snacks and flavors. Some personal favorites were the hollow puff-like tubes, the orange jelly, and the coffee hard candy!" —Soupy
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a box of 30 snacks from Amazon for $19.99.
12. A nostalgia-inducing Nintendo Gameboy heat-changing mug because it, like your friend, needs hot coffee to "turn on."
Promising review: "This is an absolutely fantastic coffee mug. I highly recommend it for yourself and even as an adorable brilliant gift! Came safely packed and works like a charm! Reminds me of the good OG days of Mario. I still play today. 🥰" —Hanud
Shipping: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
13. A fleece Wheel of Fortune blanket — they won't have to buy any vowels to get cozy with this super soft blanket!
Promising review: "Bought it for my mother for her anniversary. She loves it. It's really soft and looks like the wheel! What's not to love?" —Dipped
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with free shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
14. A personalized Star Wars-inspired wooden plaque perfect for any papas out there whose favorite villain is Darth Vader.
Promising review: "My husband is a Star Wars geek, and an amazing dad and hubby. So he loved this gift from the girls. It’s displayed in our game room. Perfect gift!" —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Ships within 6–7 days. See Amazon's full shipping information here.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
15. A Marvel-inspired Lego Nano Gauntlet kit so they too can wield an unimaginable amount of world-changing power. Because they'll have to assemble 675 pieces, they'll really feel like they've gone on a journey to collect those infinity stones!
Promising review: "My husband adores this set. He enjoys it so much it is on display in our house. Great for fans of Legos and comic fans." —Hannah Rodriguez
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
16. A darling lil' Groot planter that'll magically aid in the blossoming of their succulents. And if they've got an '80s playlist, tell them to crank it up to 11.
Promising review: "This was an impulse buy for me and I absolutely love it! Perfect for an office space or at home. It fits small plants, succulents, and pens. Since it's plastic and the bottom is hallow, it slides on glass and marble surfaces so I would put it on a nonstick pad or a cork board pad if you are using live plants. There is a tiny hole in the middle so water can escape, which is a huge plus. I will definitely be buying it again as a gift." —M223
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in three styles).
17. Recipes from the World of Tolkien, a cookbook inspired by the worlds of J.R.R Tolkien to cover every meal of the day (yes, all six of them)!
Promising review: "This cookbook is fantastic, a cut above the other Middle Earth cookbooks I previewed. The illustrations are bright and charming. The recipes are relevant, not overly complicated, and GOOD. And fun bits of commentary tie each recipe to Tolkien’s beloved stories. A couple small typos, but overall, very professionally done. I purchased a copy as a gift for my daughter; now I may have to order one for myself!" —dragoneye
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.79.
18. A Spirited Away-inspired cotton T-shirt if they also give off a mysterious vibe and have a penchant for causing just the teeniest tiniest amount of chaos.
Folklore Apparel is a small Etsy shop making T-shirts that consist of a mashup of more than one pop culture phenomena.
Promising review: "Looks great. It was a gift and I got to see a wonderful smile because of it." —Jimmy Johnston
Shipping Info: Processing takes 1–7 business days.
Get it from Folklore Apparel on Etsy for $19.95 (available in unisex sizes S–3XL and in five colors).
19. A Mjolnir bottle opener sure to test their mettle with every Corona they seek to open.
Promising review: "I bought this for my boyfriend as he is obsessed with Thor's hammer and anticipated that it would replace the small basic bottle opener on his keychain. We were pleasantly surprised when it arrived and it was 3x the size I anticipated. He takes it everywhere and even hangs it on the hitch of his car. 10/10 best gift ever. The smile on his face when he 'wields' it is priceless!" —Andiejoh
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors).
20. An ice storm-inspired D20 candle because nothing says Dungeons and Dragons like flames emanating from a magical-seeming item. It's scented with peppermint, eucalyptus, and vanilla bean to make them feel like the champion they already are.
Spirit of the Wilds is a Texas-based small Etsy shop making all natural and magically unique candles!
Promising review: "Awesome candle with a rich scent! I love the nerdy theme." —Mavis Locke
Shipping Info: Processing takes 1–2 business days and orders ship from San Antonio, Texas, so delivery time varies by your location.
Get it from Spirit of the Wilds on Etsy for $12.
21. The Düngeonmeister Cookbook to help them cook a meal that tastes as good as rolling a natural 20 feels. This book features 75 recipes from finger foods to easy-to-share meals. And with so many people in their adventuring party, they're gonna need 'em.
Promising reviews: "These are perfect to eat and play. Bonus point for the humor in the book as well. A must-have if you host games." —Sean Moulson
"My husband loves nerdy cookbooks, so this was a no-brainer! He loves it, and so far everything has been pretty good." —Madison M.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.49.
22. A beaker wineglass for the science whiz who might also be a bit of a sommelier. Double nerd alert!
Promising review: "GF is a chemistry teacher. It was the perfect nerdy gift for her." —Rando
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
23. A Lord of the Rings-inspired stainless-steel necklace with The One Ring hanging from it. Because if it was just the ring alone, they'd probably be tempted to wear it and that's just bad news all around.
Promising review: "I am a total Lord of the Rings fan and my cousin had gotten one of these. I wanted one and got and I LOVE it!!! Not just good for wearing for a costume but also for everyday wearing!" —country bumpkin
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with free two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
24. A Stranger Things-inspired crewneck sweatshirt featuring a levitating Max if "Running Up That Hill" has recently become their favorite song, too.
Based in Los Angeles, Ariella Sky Designs is a mom-owned small business making tees and sweatshirts with a wide array of fun, cute, and pop culture-themed graphics.
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with Stranger Things and that song so it is absolutely perfect. 🥰❤️" —Marie Connell
Shipping Info: Processing takes 3–7 business days and orders ship from San Jose, California, so delivery time varies by your location.
Get it from Ariella Sky Designs on Etsy for $25.60+ (available in adult unisex sizes S–5XL, youth sizes XS–XL, and in 10 colors).
25. A "Fantasy" candle from Mise en Scènt with notes of orange peel, lemon, sugar, and more. Its adventurously luscious scent will turn their room into a lair, their home into a magical kingdom.
Mise en Scènt is a Brooklyn-based small biz making soy candles inspired by all your favorite films.
Shipping Info: Ships 2–3 days after order. See full shipping information here.
Get it from Mise en Scènt for $36.
26. A cozy Marvel hoodie because they love showing off where their superhero universe loyalties lie. (*cough* sorry DC Comics *cough*)
Promising review: "My honey would live in this sweatshirt if he could. It's perfect." —Jenn Harris
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with free two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $37.50 (available in unisex sizes S–XXL and in three colors).
27. A 27-piece video game-inspired Crocs charm set — from the vintage Pac-Man to the more modern Nintendo Switch, this cute set includes something for every gamer who loves the comfort of a good pair of Crocs.
Promising review: "So cute for any game-lover. He loves them and was so surprised." —Tima
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.88.
28. A colorful 2023 calendar featuring a wide array of books and authors of diverse backgrounds for the bibliophile in your life.
Ideal Bookshelf is a small business based in Maui, Hawaii that creates bookish products like custom paintings and prints of customers' favorite books.
Shipping Info for Ideal Bookshelf: Ships 1–3 business days after order. See full shipping information here.
Shipping Info for Amazon: Available on Amazon Prime with free one-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Ideal Bookshelf or Amazon for $14.99.
29. A handcrafted chocobo beer mug since they'll always have a special place in their hearts for the little cuties from the Final Fantasy universe.
Based in Ukraine, Wild Mugs is a small biz that crafts wooden beer mugs, some with personalized engravings.
Promising review: "This mug is fantastic! I bought it for my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loves it. It's well-made, sturdy, and the details are beautifully done." —Kasi Groomer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
30. A mini Pac-Man arcade game that'll feed their nostalgic spirit. This vintage-inspired handheld game even has a headphone jack so they can play this on the go!
31. A super cool card binder if, even after all these years, they're still tryna catch 'em all. With 440 pockets, they'll be able to keep their whole collection safe.
Promising review: "My son is a Pokémon fan and he had a bunch of his cards all over the place. He loves this binder, and it keeps the cards nice and organized! Totally worth the money!" —Susan
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three colors).
32. Jurassic World: The Official Cookbook — this adventurous cookbook features recipes that pay homage to the fiercest and most dangerous creatures that ever roamed. Sprinkled with facts about dinosaurs, this cookbook will give your friend the confidence to rescue their cooking skills from the edge of extinction.
Promising review: "Love this cookbook! The recipes are imaginative and easy to follow. The food is tasty." —Kane F.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.79.
You after making them smile because you gave them the best gift ever:
