Ho ho hum. Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s Geekmas… sorry, Christmas. From stocking fillers to more substantial gifts, we’ve put together a small but carefully chosen list of ideas for the geeks in your life. This isn’t about novelty tat or wallet-destroying nonsense. We’ve aimed for genuinely cool picks, with a spread of prices that should suit most budgets. Not overly expensive, not bargain-bin cheap, just solid gifts that feel worth giving. Whether you’re shopping for a sci-fi obsessive, a gamer, a collector, or yourself, there should be something here that hits the mark without making you wince twice.
Ian Cullen’s Picks
X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series
If Disney are taking their time with a second season of X-Men ’97, this handsome coffee table book is a very decent way to scratch that mutant itch in the meantime. Released over the summer, X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series goes deep into the creation of the show that thrilled fans in 2024 and reminded everyone why this version of the X-Men still matters.
Packed with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen photographs, and detailed production artwork, the book offers a fascinating look at how much care, attention, and outright love went into bringing the series to life. It’s the kind of stocking-friendly gift that feels thoughtful rather than throwaway, and one that fans will happily dip into again and again.
You can pick up a copy for a reasonable £23.59 [here].
The Chronicles of Narnia: The BBC Collection
This one’s a great choice for the whole geek family, and a particularly nice hit of nostalgia for anyone who grew up with the BBC’s late-80s and early-90s adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia. There’s even a brief cameo from Father Christmas along the way, which feels oddly perfect for this time of year.
This collection brings together The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair. Both Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader feature the legendary Warwick Davis as Reepicheep, alongside a young David Thwaites as the wonderfully irritating Eustace Clarence Scrubb.
As well as the episodes themselves, the set includes classic Blue Peter clips used to promote the series, along with other feature-length extras. Altogether, it’s a charming, cosy box set that more than earns its place under the tree.
You can pick up the collection for a very reasonable £29.99 [here].
Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing 2): Neal Adams Cover
For vampire lovers, this one is a rich vein well worth tapping. Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Vol. 1 collects a substantial chunk of Marvel’s classic 1970s series that helped redefine horror comics and quietly laid the groundwork for characters like Blade and other supernatural mainstays of the Marvel Universe.
Featuring stunning artwork and moody storytelling, this omnibus showcases the series at its best, with the Neal Adams cover alone making it a handsome addition to any shelf. It’s weighty, atmospheric, and very much aimed at readers who like their comics with a bit of bite.
I picked up my own copy when it first launched at £89, so it’s worth noting that you can currently grab it for a far less blood-sucking £62 via the Amazon Marketplace while it’s on sale. How long that price will last is anyone’s guess.
You can pick up a copy for £62 [here].
Hasbro Star Wars Saga Edition Chess Set
For a Star Wars gift that feels substantial, playable, and proudly old-school, the Star Wars Saga Edition Chess Set is a solid choice. Rather than focusing on a single film or era, this set pulls characters from across the Star Wars saga and turns them into a fully playable chess board that doubles as a display piece when not in use.
The figures are nicely detailed and instantly recognisable, even to more casual fans, and the board itself feels sturdy enough to justify its place as a proper Christmas centrepiece rather than a novelty that gets forgotten by New Year. It’s the sort of gift that invites both nostalgia and interaction, whether it’s actually being played or simply admired.
Priced at £89.99, this sits firmly in “special present” territory and makes for a great option if you want something Star Wars-themed that isn’t another lightsaber or helmet.
You can pick up a copy for £89.00 [here].
Nicholas Yanes Picks
LEGO set – Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, $399.99
Perfect for anyone who prefers to “relax” over the holidays by assembling an entire starship rather than making small talk with relatives, this is essentially a Christmas tree you build yourself. The difference is that this one comes with warp-drive energy and the quiet, deeply satisfying joy of snapping bricks together while the rest of the world settles in for yet another holiday movie.
You can purchase your own LEGO Enterprise for $399 here.
Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set, $114
Nothing says “peace on Earth” quite like gifting a universe where peace is illegal and everything is dramatically armoured. It’s the ideal Christmas present, transforming winter hibernation into heroic tabletop battles and giving the recipient a perfectly valid reason to say, with complete sincerity, “I can’t go out, I have a campaign.”
You can grab your own Warhammer 40,000 set here.
Star Trek: Lower Decks—Warp Your Own Way
This is the perfect gift for someone who loves Star Trek but also appreciates the idea that the galaxy is held together by overworked ensigns and a steady stream of questionable decisions. It’s essentially a Christmas card that says, “May your holidays be slightly chaotic, deeply funny, and still somehow saved at the very last second.”
Grab your own copy for $13,95 here.
Outer Space Vodka
A perfect Christmas gift that’s festive and sleek, it also lets them say, “I’m having a space drink,” as if that’s a perfectly normal holiday tradition. Better still, it pairs beautifully with awkward family conversations, offering one small sip for them and one giant leap away from small talk.
Grab your own bottle for $30.99 here.
I was a very bad Warhammer player. Warhammer Quest and DND are more my thing.
Slightly off topic, but there should be a Christmas film about an autistic person who struggles to cope with its skyrocketing social demands whose only escape is DND and Star Wars cosplay.