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Finding gifts for everyone on your list can be overwhelming. Even if those you know are infatuated with a certain fandom, sometimes you want to get them something more personal than another Sherlock poster. We’ve compiled a list of different gift ideas that appeal to a variety of different fandom types. Whether you want to make something by hand, give your loved one an experience, find low-cost options, or get them the perfect t-shirt, we have a multitude of ways to make your holiday gifts special.
Crafty Gifts
If you have a knack for working with your hands, or have an eye for artistry, try a DIY gift. There’s nothing more personal than a piece of art or craft that caters to your friend’s exact passions. Do your cousins play Pokémon for hours on end?
Take up a crochet hook and make some Amigurumi Eevees, complete with a Pokéball. Or combine the fandoms and make a Zentangle that melds the receiver’s favorite icons into a piece that pays homage to them all. Handmade gifts are a satisfying project for the giver and a delight for the recipient. Celebrate your crafty side and use crocheting, knitting, drawing, and more to create handmade gifts for fellow fans.
Experience Gifts
If you’re looking for a more experiential type of gift, look into subscription and puzzle boxes that provide hands-on fun. More than just a material item, subscriptions, games, and puzzles create something to look forward to on a regular basis. Boxes like The Mysterious Package Company and BoneBox offer mind-challenging adventures and informative experiences sent directly to whomever you wish to gift them to. Plus, you can find boxes that help stimulate critical thinking and enhance hobbies or skills that the receiver might be interested in.
When things are safer, consider finding a themed escape room that caters to your friend and family’s interests. Finding safe ways to create fun and entertaining breaks from the daily grind is a unique way to show you care. Plus, you can find boxes that help stimulate critical thinking and enhance hobbies or skills that the receiver might be interested in.
Gifts On A Budget
Gift-giving can get expensive. However, meaningful gifts don’t have to cost all that much. If you’re looking for a way to save this holiday, there are quite a few ways to bring joy to others without causing your bank account pain. Do you have a friend who is always on flights of fancy or wishing they were on a fantastical quest or adventure? Spend time creating and organizing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign that you can play together.
Even in a social distancing world, Zoom and Skype calls can bring your party together. Use these same resources to plan a virtual game night or watch party to escape reality for a bit. Further, creators and artists are turning to virtual events to continue making content. These events are often lower cost than normal live shows, and some are even free. Tickets or just the time to attend them is a wonderful way to give your fellow fans something to look forward to.
Merchandise Gifts
Finally, if all else fails, we look at a few sites where you can find fandom merch that anyone will enjoy. Sometimes, there’s just that one thing that your loved ones have wanted that you can’t get anywhere but a good old fashion store. Shopping online for these novelty items is a safe way to get everything you need.
DFTBA is full of t-shirts, pins, cards, and more for pretty much every fandom out there. Redbubble is a hub where people make designs to customize all sorts of merchandise. From shirts to water bottles, find designs that make your gift recipient smile. If you want to outsource the handmade aspect, Etsy is filled with artists that either create or are commissionable to fill your exact gift needs. If you can stay safe, support your local comic book stores and fan shops with your business. From graphic novels to adorable Funko Pops!, there are sure to be great finds.
Gift Giving Graciousness
Whatever you end up giving your friends and family for the holidays, the spirit of community is what truly matters. Finding the perfect gift is fun, but just being able to spend time, whether face to face or virtually, with those we love should be cherished. Our fandoms help bring us together in shared interest as well as give us something to look forward to in difficult times. Hopefully, these gift recommendations will bring a little spark to your holiday gift-giving and celebrations.