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Original geek gift ideas
12 selections that really surprise
Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Nintendo, Cyberpunk. Gifts that you don't buy for yourself, but love to receive.
The problem with geek gifts is that the person you're giving them often already has everything they need. Games, they buy on release. The same goes for accessories. What's left is the rest: the objects that make you smile when you open them, that deserve a place on the shelf, that tell you something.
This selection is organised by universe. Use the tabs to go straight to the corresponding galaxy. From a small collector's item costing less than €25 to a lightsaber that scares the neighbours, there's a gift to suit every budget and every enthusiast.
Pop Culture
~20€
Jack Skellington action figure: Nightmare Before Christmas
10 cm of pure iconic. Jack Skellington in die-cast metal, meticulously finished for a figure at this price. For the Tim Burton fan who needs to remind his bookshelves that they have taste.
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Marvel
~41€
Funko Pop Spider-Man: No Way Home
One of the most sought-after figures in the No Way Home range. Funko Pop is still the safe bet for geek gifts: recognisable, displayable, and appealing to everyone from 7 to 77.
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Gaming
~44€
Pack of 18 Minecraft Nano Metalfigs
18 die-cast Minecraft figures in nano format. Steve, Creeper, Enderman, Skeleton, all the iconic characters in one pack. For Minecraft players who want to bring their favourite universe back to real life.
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Harry Potter
~45€
Set Schleich Harry Potter: Hagrid & Fang
Two figures in one: Hagrid with his coat, and Fang his faithful hound. Finished to the usual Schleich standard, with fine detailing and colours faithful to the film. For HP fans who already collect or are looking for a starter set.
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Star Wars
~46€
Diorama Fandrop: The Mandalorian & Grogu
A stage diorama with the two characters facing each other on a base. Mando and Grogu in an iconic composition, with a premium finish for a gift that's easy on the eye. For the series fan who's watched it all twice.
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Cyberpunk
~54€
Cyberpunk 2077 action figure: Lucy (Jada, 15cm)
Lucy as seen in the Edgerunners animated series, as a 15cm figurine with detailed finish. For fans of Cyberpunk 2077 or the Netflix anime. One of the most popular figures since the series came out.
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Marvel
⭐ Wow factor
~82€
LEGO Marvel: Iron Man MK4 Bust
A LEGO Iron Man MK4 bust from the adult range. To assemble, to display, to contemplate. The kind of gift that takes an hour to build and twenty years on the shelf. For the Marvel fan who loves the movies as much as LEGO.
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Nintendo
⭐ Wow factor
~87€
LEGO Retro Game Boy Console
The original Game Boy reconstituted in LEGO with a crank that animates the screen to simulate a game of Mario. Integrated cartridge, faithful buttons, exhibition format. For 90s nostalgics who love LEGOs as much as retrogaming.
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Star Wars
~119€
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian 75403
A LEGO Star Wars set centred on Mando and the universe of the series. For the fan who wants both construction fun and a display piece worthy of their collection. The perfect combo for a great Star Wars gift.
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Star Wars
⭐ Wow factor
~139€
Star Wars Black Series Electronic Headset: Mandalorian
A life-size Mandalorian helmet from the Black Series range with integrated electronics. You can put it on a shelf or wear it for family photos at the weekend. The Star Wars gift that impresses when you open it and shows everyone before putting it away carefully.
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Nintendo
~138€
Nintendo Alarmo: The alarm clock that detects your movements
A Nintendo alarm clock with a motion sensor that adapts the sounds of Mario, Zelda and Pikmin depending on whether you're getting up or staying under the duvet. An absurd, useful and officially Nintendo gadget. The gift we never thought would exist.
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Star Wars
⭐ The great gift
~353€
Baylan Skoll Laser Sabre: Force FX Elite Black Series
Baylan Skoll's lightsaber from the Ahsoka series, in the Force FX Elite version: retractable blade, authentic sounds, integrated LEDs, premium finish on metal handle. The most impressive Star Wars collector's item in the catalogue. For the fan who deserves a gift to match their passion.
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| The profile it's for | Our recommendation | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| 😈 Tim Burton fan / dark culture | Jack Skellington action figure | ~20€ |
| 🕷️ Marvel fans of all generations | Funko Pop Spider-Man No Way Home | ~41€ |
| ⛏️ The hardcore Minecraft player | Pack 18 Nano Metalfigs Minecraft | ~44€ |
| 🧙 The Harry Potter fan who collects | Schleich Hagrid & Fang set | ~45€ |
| 🌌 The Star Wars fan of the Mando series | Fandrop Mandalorian & Grogu diorama | ~46€ |
| 🤖 Cyberpunk fan Edgerunners | Lucy figurine (Jada) | ~54€ |
| 🦾 The Iron Man fan who loves LEGO | LEGO Iron Man MK4 Bust | ~82€ |
| 🎮 The nostalgic 90s gamer | LEGO Game Boy Retro | ~87€ |
| 😴 The one who can't get up | Nintendo Alarmo | ~138€ |
| 🪖 The Star Wars fan in large format | Mandalorian Black Series Helmet | ~139€ |
| ⚔️ The Star Wars fan who wants it all | Baylan Skoll Laser Force FX Elite Sabre | ~353€ |
For a budget of between €80 and €140, the LEGO Game Boy, the Mandalorian Black Series helmet and the LEGO Iron Man MK4 are the three gifts that produce the biggest “wow” on opening. If you're still hesitating, choose the one that best matches the person's favourite world.
❓ Frequently asked questions
If you're an avid gamer, you usually buy a video game for yourself when it's released. Collector's items, on the other hand, are different: they're items that you don't spontaneously buy for yourself, but that you love to receive. A Star Wars diorama, a Force FX lightsaber or a LEGO Game Boy will sit on a shelf for years and spark off a conversation every time someone notices them. That's what a good geek gift is: something that lasts.
It depends on the product. Funko Pop and Schleich figurines are generally designed for children aged 6 and over, but their finish makes them just as attractive to adult collectors. LEGO figures in the adult range (Game Boy, Iron Man MK4) are designed from the age of 18 upwards. The Star Wars Black Series electronic helmet and the Force FX Elite lightsaber are designed for teenagers and adults. To sum up: this selection is mainly aimed at teenagers (12-15 years) and adults, with a few options from 6-8 years for little fans. Always check the recommended age on the product sheet if you're buying for a child.
The Jack Skellington figurine (~€20), the Funko Pop Spider-Man No Way Home (~€41) or the Minecraft Nano Metalfigs 18-pack (~€44) are three good original options under €50. For a Harry Potter fan, the Schleich Hagrid & Fang set (~45€) is particularly popular. For Star Wars, the Fandrop Mandalorian & Grogu diorama (~46€) is one of the best-received gifts in the selection.
The Force FX Elite Baylan Skoll Laser Sabre (~€353) is without doubt the most spectacular piece: retractable blade, authentic Ahsoka series sounds, metal finish on the handle. For a more reasonable budget, the Star Wars Black Series Mandalorian electronic helmet (~€139) or the LEGO Game Boy (~€87) produce a definite “wow” effect when opened.
Absolutely. Geek culture is not divided by genre. A Harry Potter fan will appreciate a Schleich set just as much as a male fan. Lucy Cyberpunk figurines or Fandrop dioramas are just as well received by geeky women as they are by geeky men. If you know the person's favourite universe, you can't go wrong: use the tabs at the top to filter by franchise.
A diorama represents a scene with two characters facing each other on a base, creating a narrative composition. Something is being told: Mando looking at Grogu, Obi-Wan facing Darth Vader. A classic figurine depicts a single character in a static pose. Fandrop dioramas are a collector's range designed for exhibitions, with a superior finish to classic action figures.
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