Geeks gotta get some
No-risk list: Best picks for any of those obsessed types in your life
FOR THE MOVIE GEEK: Star Wars Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber
($249.99, Best Buy): From the moment the first trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hit, the hottest talking point was the new style lightsaber of big bad Kylo Ren. Emitting lights and sounds authentic to the movie version, this instantly iconic prop is the coolest thing about being on the Dark Side.
FOR THE TV GEEK:
Game of Thrones Risk
($74 US, www.store.hbo.com): Whether looking to rule over the seven kingdoms of Westeros or mimicking the rise of Daenerys Targaryen in Essos, this gorgeous board-game set features two different ways to play: 315 Army Pieces represent the noble houses from the show, such as the Starks and the Lannisters. Winter is here, so the TV geek on your list will welcome staying inside and conquering King’s Landing.
FOR THE COMIC BOOK GEEK:
Jessica Jones:
Alias Vol. 1-3 ($15-$20, Amazon.ca): Three outstanding collections of the comic book that inspired the smash hit Marvel Netflix Original Series “Jessica Jones.” Dark, gritty and groundbreaking, this comicbook series from Brian Michael Bendis is for the mature reader only.
FOR THE WRESTLING GEEK:
WWE Network subscription
($11.99/month): The holy grail for the wrestling fan on your list, a subscription to the digital streaming service provides access to thousands of hours of wrestling history, exclusive original series, and every single monthly PPV event. Eat, Sleep, Network, Repeat.
FOR THE MUSIC GEEK: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
($25, Amazon.ca): Reproductions of original album-cover art provide an aesthetic road map through music history. Part history book, part challenge, this highly readable tome of tones chronicles the most important, iconic and influential albums from 1955-2010 (which makes it 100-per-cent Bieber free).
STOCKING STUFFER: Flux Capacitor USB Car Charger
($24.99, www.thinkgeek.com): The geek on your list has gadgets, and gadgets need charging. The coolest way to do that would be with this replica Flux Capacitor from the Back to the Future films. All they have to do is plug it into the car cigarette lighter, then plug in their devices. Each charger has two USB ports which are capable of giving juice to almost any USB device. Your favourite geek may not need roads where they’re going, but they will certainly need to keep their gadgets charged. Great Scott! It even lights up!