Gift Guide: 20 Must-Haves This Holiday Season
Whether you’re donning gay apparel, trolling the Yuletide with your bestie Carol, or spending Hannukah with Aunt Monica, ’tis the season of giving and getting for all who celebrate this holiday time.
And for pop-culture lovers, there are more options than you can shake an elf at these days. So we skipped a’ wassailing and went snooping for some of the best gifts, stocking stuffers, and treat-yo-self goodies even the grinchiest Scrooge would want to receive this year.
Bridgerton Puzzle
The only thing tougher than finding love in Regency England may be this 1000-piece jigsaw stuffed with show-authentic details and over 30 characters, all decked out in their royal finery.
Eric Winter’s Palm Republic Rums
Smoother than LAPD cop Tim Bradford and sexier than his beloved Lucy Chen when she goes undercover as Juicy, The Rookie fan on your list will be feeling just fine with a bottle of smooth elixir from Eric Winter’s liquor line. And while we still may not have #Chenford back together (yet), there is still romance on tap here: Winter co-founded Palm Republic following a trip to meet wife Roselyn Sánchez’s family in Puerto Rico. We’ll drink to that!
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Funko Pops!
Jake, Rosa, Boyle…even Holt and Cheddar. New York’s funniest finest make for the perfect stocking stuffers!
Wicked Bears
Let us rejoicify that Bloomingdale’s has immortalized the Wicked witches Glinda and Elphaba as exclusive adorable stuffed cuties! Available in pink or green, Gund’s 12-inch plushes will have your heart defying gravity when you hear that for every bear purchased through 12/31, Bloomingdale’s will donate $5 to the Child Mind Institute, an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children & families struggling with mental health & learning disorders.
Skullcandy x Nora Vasconcellos Evo Crusher Headphones
You’ve seen ’em on the street, the subway and at the gym, now put them on the head of your favorite music fan. The over-the-ear structure, unbeatable sound and sick design collab with pro skateboarder Vasconcellos are just a handful of details that elevate this gift’s vibe.
Peggy Li’s “As Seen On” Jewelry
San Francisco-based Peggy Li has been designing jewelry for the past two decades and tons of her delicate and distinctive pieces have been sported on so many shows you know, love and maybe even still miss. Sort of like this almost translucent floating necklace seen on Sarah Michelle Gellar for promo shots for Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
For Hallmark devotees, there is nothing sweeter than Li’s adorable 14k gold-plated Fortune Cookie necklace, worn by Rachel Boston in the adorable rom-com Dating the Delaneys. Fortune not included, but you’ll definitely be lucky if someone gifts this charmer to you!
Supercharged Godzilla Plush
TOHO’s King of the Monsters left us shook this year as the star of Apple TV+’s Monarch, but now he’s the cuddliest of Kaijus as a 12″ stuffed version based in part on Godzilla’s fierier side from his Millennium Era of movies.
Andrew Walker’s SkinMason Skin Care Line
A three-step routine developed—and used!—by one of the greatest faces on the Hallmark Channel? We’ll take it! The daily cleansing pads, brightening serum, and moisturizer fight fine lines, hydrate, and protect your skin’s barrier without irritation or a complicated process. And you can subscribe to get regular deliveries at 10% savings!
Grinch Stainless Steel Tumbler
Move over, Stanley! Whoville’s favorite curmudgeon may have a heart that is two sizes too small, but this 40 oz. stainless steel travel mug is the perfect size. Plus, it keeps drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for four. Now…do they have a water bowl for Max?
4-D Build ‘Transformers’ Optimus Prime
Bring peace to the planets and get crafty at the same time! This puzzle replica of the legendary Optimus Prime features a 4-D Build model kit with authentic details any robots-in-disguise fans will flip for. There are also five LED lights to bring his eyes & Ion Blaster to life, a punch tool, display stand and easy-to-assemble instructions for an epic figure that stands 21” tall when fully built.
Pocket Pop! Marvel 12-Day Countdown Calendar
She-Hulk, Groot, Spidey, and even Wolverine hide behind the flaps of this whimsical goodie that will have every Marvel-lovin’ somebody excited to tick off the final days of the 2024 season.
Classic Batman Hallmark Ornament
Great Ghost of Christmases Past! The Caped Crusader and his pal, the Boy Wonder, are ready to hang from your tree in their classic climbing pose made (in)famous by the 1966 favorite starring Adam West and Burt Ward.
‘Seinfeld’ Seek-and-Find: What’s the Deal with Everyone Hiding?
Celebrate Festivus like the rest of us with this clever grown-up game book that makes finding characters and content from one of the greatest TV comedies ever about way more than nothing. And yes, there IS a TV Guide Magazine in the illustration of the Costanza parents apartment. Serenity now!
Beetlejuice Nail Polish
No holiday-party fit is complete without the right shade splashed across your nails, so why not add some undead energy to your life with Sally Hansen’s line of Miracle Gel colors inspired by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Or mix and match…Strange and Unusual Red with Bio Exorcist Green simply screams festive (and secretly freaky)!
DC Cinematic Universe Book
Behind-the-scenes stories, classic stills, set designs, and storyboards fill this indispensable ode to all things DC Comics on film. From the 1940s movie-house serials to the 21st Century takes, the history of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, Wonder Woman & company is sure to have your favorite comic-book nerd in geek nirvana.
Hello Kitty Wearable Blanket
Is she a cat? A little girl? Who cares, it’s all about the cozy with this oversized hooded hug of a blanket adorned with Sanrio’s star character. Made of faux shearling plush and rockin’ a set of 3-D ears on the hood, your kitties, er, kiddies will be ready for cat naps all day long.
Jujutsu Kaisen Hoodie
Every crew has an anime addict and you can make their season brighter with this exclusive piece! Designed for iiZo.com by their in-house team of experts—with TOHO animation’s approval—the boxy, sturdy sweatshirt features the show’s logo embroidered on the front with a hand-screen printed image of cursed spirit Choso on the back. So coming or going, they’re gonna be the coolest Crunchyroll viewer on the block!
‘House of the Dragon’ Tarot Set
Everything that Insight Editions does is perfectly executed with the utmost love for the property being celebrated and this stunning Tarot deck is no different. A beautifully illustrated must-have for House of the Dragon lovers, the 78-card set features interpretations of Rhaenyra, Daemon and the rest of their friends (or foes!) as key figures in the Major and Minor Arcana, as well as a 128-page guidebook to help newcomers navigate the readings inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel.
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy Barbies
Yeah, Ken might be enough, but Barbie as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy? Well that is just too much…in the best way! The 13-inch Signature dolls are outfitted in their instantly recognizable looks and paired with accessories befitting their strong-willed, girl-powered tendencies, making them the perfect addition to any collection. Just make sure the Dream House is ready for some troublesome company!
LEGO Harry Potter
Potterheads will lose their heads over this one! The Goblet of Fire gets the full LEGO treatment with this 1229-piece build set of the Durmstrang Ship and Beauxbatons arrival carriage that comes with five minifigures (Viktor Krum, Igor Karkaroff, Barty Crouch Sr., Madame Maxime, and Fleur Delacour), as well as the Triwizard Tournament trophy. Cedric Diggory, unfortunately, not included.
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