As you've probably noticed, it's Valentine's Day Week here at GuySpeak. Many of you have asked me for nerdy gift recommendations, and I'm not a guy who lets a lady down on Valentine's Day. But what do you get for the nerd who has everything? How about one of these fine gifts, available on the Web in every price range. Ready to geek out with the one you love?
USB Mixtape ($13.99, Amazon)
Every smug hipster knows that the only true mixtapes were made on cassettes. But have you tried playing a cassette tape lately? Those things are the worst. They're always getting lost under the passenger seat of your Trans-Am and once they untangle, it's a total buzzkill to have to spool them back together, man. In this case, the march of progress wins out.
But you can recreate the charm of the bygone mix tape era with this neat USB drive in the shape of a retro cassette. Write out the song list (don't forget to include Foreigner), give your opus a title ("Smooth Jams for Hot Nights") and he'll never know it isn't a Maxell.
His and Her Wiimotes ($54.99, via Engadget)
Everyone could use an extra Wiimote, and the sharp colors are preferable to boring old white. Plus, fighting over who has to use pink could make for some lively foreplay. Pair it with Donkey Kong Returns (featuring fun two-player co-op levels) and let the gaming sparks fly.
Scott Pilgrim plush dolls ($27.99, ToyNK)
Fans of the Scott Pilgrim movie and graphic novel series will get cartoon-y anime stars in their eyes once they see these adorable plushies. Buy both for your sweetie and recreate Ramona Flowers' snarky eyebrow raise that you probably also give to your clueless geek boyfriend from time to time.
Legend of Zelda mints ($3.99, ThinkGeek)
After marathon sessions of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, grab the only brand of mints with the Triforce logo and cure your guy's ghastly Ganon breath.
Doctor Who: The Movie ($23, Amazon)
Finally available on DVD, this 1996 TV movie introduced Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor. Your Doctor Who completist will be happy to finally get rid of his grainy bootleg of this one.
Computer-controlled sex toys (many recommendations at the slightly NSFW Slashdong)
For the adventurous geek, there are many high-tech dildos and sex toys available all over on the Web. A quick Google search of "teledildonics" (which is a thing, apparently) will bring up an array of arousing/potentially disturbing results.
Enjoy them together, or alone, and marvel at how fast we're headed towards the virtual sex technology depicted in the movie Strange Days. (I decided to go with a photo of an adorable puppy instead of a dildo for the sake of the fainter of heart and also to keep my job. Awww! Don't be sad, Sad Puppy!)
Scenes from an Impending Marriage by Adrian Tomine ($9.95, Amazon)
Indie comix hero Adrian Tomine (Optic Nerve) turns his snarky eye towards his own upcoming nuptials in his latest graphic novel. Perfect for your nerdy fiancée freaked out by countless viewings of Say Yes to the Dress and Bridezillas.
Spider-Man: Rock Reflections of a Superhero CD ($6, Amazon)
No, it's not the soundtrack to Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark, the disastrous comic book musical currently injuring actors on a nightly basis on Broadway. Released as a concept album in 1975, Rock Reflections of a Superhero features such tunes as the corny folk ballad "Peter Stays and Spider-Man Goes" and "High Wire," an rockin' jam that includes the classic line "I'm a man!/I'm a Spider-Man!" It's an awesomely epic Spider-Man rock opera that won't cost you an arm and a leg (literally) to experience.
Yumbots robot cupcake molds ($21, Amazon)
Whether you make cupcakes, cornbread or vegan cornbread cupcakes, snack time is always better with robots. Just pray the cute little guys don't achieve sentience and take over your kitchen.
Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series ($23, Best Buy)
If your guy is into conspiracy sci-fi, he'll dig this short-lived TV series that some nerds claim is better than The X-Files. (It certainly ends better. Boy, did that show fall apart.) Perfect for viewing marathons during the seemingly endless Snowmageddon.
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USB Mixtape ($13.99, Amazon)Every smug hipster knows that the only true mixtapes were made on cassettes. But have you tried playing a cassette tape lately? Those things are the worst. They're always getting lost under the passenger seat of your Trans-Am and once they untangle, it's a total buzzkill to have to spool them back together, man. In this case, the march of progress wins out.
But you can recreate the charm of the bygone mix tape era with this neat USB drive in the shape of a retro cassette. Write out the song list (don't forget to include Foreigner), give your opus a title ("Smooth Jams for Hot Nights") and he'll never know it isn't a Maxell.
His and Her Wiimotes ($54.99, via Engadget)Everyone could use an extra Wiimote, and the sharp colors are preferable to boring old white. Plus, fighting over who has to use pink could make for some lively foreplay. Pair it with Donkey Kong Returns (featuring fun two-player co-op levels) and let the gaming sparks fly.
Scott Pilgrim plush dolls ($27.99, ToyNK) Fans of the Scott Pilgrim movie and graphic novel series will get cartoon-y anime stars in their eyes once they see these adorable plushies. Buy both for your sweetie and recreate Ramona Flowers' snarky eyebrow raise that you probably also give to your clueless geek boyfriend from time to time.
Legend of Zelda mints ($3.99, ThinkGeek)After marathon sessions of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, grab the only brand of mints with the Triforce logo and cure your guy's ghastly Ganon breath.
Doctor Who: The Movie ($23, Amazon)Finally available on DVD, this 1996 TV movie introduced Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor. Your Doctor Who completist will be happy to finally get rid of his grainy bootleg of this one.
Computer-controlled sex toys (many recommendations at the slightly NSFW Slashdong)For the adventurous geek, there are many high-tech dildos and sex toys available all over on the Web. A quick Google search of "teledildonics" (which is a thing, apparently) will bring up an array of arousing/potentially disturbing results.
Enjoy them together, or alone, and marvel at how fast we're headed towards the virtual sex technology depicted in the movie Strange Days. (I decided to go with a photo of an adorable puppy instead of a dildo for the sake of the fainter of heart and also to keep my job. Awww! Don't be sad, Sad Puppy!)
Scenes from an Impending Marriage by Adrian Tomine ($9.95, Amazon)Indie comix hero Adrian Tomine (Optic Nerve) turns his snarky eye towards his own upcoming nuptials in his latest graphic novel. Perfect for your nerdy fiancée freaked out by countless viewings of Say Yes to the Dress and Bridezillas.
Spider-Man: Rock Reflections of a Superhero CD ($6, Amazon)No, it's not the soundtrack to Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark, the disastrous comic book musical currently injuring actors on a nightly basis on Broadway. Released as a concept album in 1975, Rock Reflections of a Superhero features such tunes as the corny folk ballad "Peter Stays and Spider-Man Goes" and "High Wire," an rockin' jam that includes the classic line "I'm a man!/I'm a Spider-Man!" It's an awesomely epic Spider-Man rock opera that won't cost you an arm and a leg (literally) to experience.
Yumbots robot cupcake molds ($21, Amazon) Whether you make cupcakes, cornbread or vegan cornbread cupcakes, snack time is always better with robots. Just pray the cute little guys don't achieve sentience and take over your kitchen.
Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series ($23, Best Buy)If your guy is into conspiracy sci-fi, he'll dig this short-lived TV series that some nerds claim is better than The X-Files. (It certainly ends better. Boy, did that show fall apart.) Perfect for viewing marathons during the seemingly endless Snowmageddon.
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Woah - they released Dark Skies finally? Back later. Much later.
My boyfriend loves Scott Pilgrim, but do you think a guy really wants a doll?
Well, they're more like cute action figures. Plus, they're well done and really detailed. If he's into Scott Pilgrim, he'd probably think the pair is neat. It's a good couple's gift.
if it's anything to do with Scott Pilgrim, yes. he will want a doll.
the Scott Pilgrim plush dolls are out of stock :( boo.
Amazon has them.
http://www.amazon.com/Mezco-Toyz-Scott-Pilgrim-Plush/dp/B003ZADVZI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZADPPY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003ZADVZI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1S9S92J61JD947N499QC
i ended up ordering two Scott Pilgrim mugs (one for me, one for him) http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/e6b5/
I know of many who need to be aware of the Doctor Who TV movie finally hitting DVD. I'm torn because it was pretty good, but a success would have meant it would have been produced by Fox.
Really a nice one..