Headed back to campus? Pop Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco stopped by CT Live in Connecticut to show off the best new gear to make the geekiest dorm room. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
GEEKI TIKIS (BEELINE CREATIVE)
- Geeki Tikis drinkware that features pop culture’s most beloved characters in a traditional tiki style.
- Each glass is inspired by the character of fan-favorite pop culture movies, TV shows, and video games, including Star Wars, Rick and Morty, Game of Thrones, DC and Marvel superheroes, Beetlejuice, Stephen King’s It, The Flintstones, and more.
- MSRP: $17.99-$59.99 (comes as singles or in packs)
- Available: geekitikis.com, Target, BoxLunch, Amazon, FYE
PLANNERS AND NOTEBOOKS (INSIGHTS EDITION)
- Rep your fandom at school or work with Insights Editions’ pop culture-themed planners and notebooks.
- The line includes collections based on movie staples and hit TV shows, including Harry Potter, Mean Girls, Game of Thrones, and The Handmaid’s Tale.
- The journals feature designs inspired by iconic graphics and memorable quotes from movies and shows and include 192 ruled pages of high-quality paper, an elastic band, a ribbon marker, and a back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.
- The weekly planners show one week per spread with plenty of room to track and record homework reminders, test dates, study sessions, and more.
- The planners feature vibrant graphics and imagery from the films throughout and include a sheet of sticker tabs, a ribbon marker, an elastic enclosure, and a pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos.
- MSRP: Journals — $18.95; Weekly Planners — $21.99
- Available: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Indie Bound, Insight Editions.com
PIKACHU LUMINOUS DIGITAL ALARM CLOCK & FM RADIO & EEVEE LUMINOUS ALARM CLOCK (TEKNOFUN)
- These alarm clocks feature Pikachu sleeping on top of his Poké ball, and Eevee sitting on an alarm clock.
- The characters light-up so you can sleep with a very soft light in your room if you don’t like to sleep in total darkness.
- They also play the radio.
- MSRP: Pikachu — $39.99; Eevee — $34.99
- Available: GameStop, Hot Topic
FRIENDS YELLOW PICTURE FRAME AND FRIENDS FRAME DOORMAT (UKONIC)
- This year is the 25th anniversary of the show Friends, which is hotter than ever.
- The Friends Yellow Picture Frame is a replica of the peephole frame on the door of the apartment from Friends. The back features an easel stand and a hanging hook to display pictures of friends and family on a table, wall, or even the back of a door.
- MSRP: $29.90
- Available: Hot Topic
- The Friends Frame Doormat features a frame design based on Monica’s apartment door with text of Joey’s famous line, “How you doin’?”
- MSRP: $29.90
- Available: BoxLunch
HARRY POTTER PILLOWS (POTTERY BARN TEEN)
- Plush pillows perfect for Harry Potter fans, featuring symbols and phrases from the movies and books.
- The Expecto Patronum Pillow Cover has a zip closure, insert sold separately. It’s also reversible with a solid blue on the other side.
- The Marauder’s Map pillow says “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good,” and has a glow-in-the-dark feature to reveal the secret map from the movie. Zip closure.
- Machine washable.
- The pillow assortment includes Expecto Patronum, the Deathly Hallows, the golden snitch, the Marauder’s Map, “You’re just as sane as I am,” “Always,” Hedwig white fur, the four Hogwarts houses, and more.
- MSRP: $29.50-67.50
- Available: Pottery Barn
STAR WARS DEATH STAR POPCORN MAKER (UNCANNY BRANDS)
- In the Star Wars movies, the Death Star has enough power to destroy an entire planet. We promise our version won’t even destroy your taste buds!
- The Death Star popcorn maker is a perfect choice for any Star Wars fan. You’ll feel the power every time you use this fun themed air popper to enjoy fresh popcorn while you watch your favorite Star Wars film.
- MSRP: $49.99
- Available: uncannybrands.com, BoxLunch, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Macy’s
MARVEL COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA – VINTAGE UNIFORM PATTERN 14L LITER THERMOELECTRIC COOLER OR WARMER (SEVEN TIMES SIX)
- This officially licensed Marvel Captain America Thermo Cooler Mini Fridge features a classic retro suit design and colors.
- Although it’s primary function is a mini-refrigeration unit, it can be changed to do the opposite and keep warm items with the flick of a switch!
- It is a wonderful addition to any Marvel or Cap fans room, desk, office, and more! It features include an AC Adapter and a car 12v adapter.
- A connected tote handle come right out of the top for easy carry and it can fit up to 18 cans of 12 oz. beverages.
- It comes with two shelves that are removable for multiple different space configurations.
- It is also available in a Star Trek design.
- MSRP: $104.95, on sale $99.95
- Available: seventimessix.com, overstock.com, Amazon, Walmart
