Pop Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa DiBartolo stopped by Studio 40 Sacramento to show off the best holiday gifts for all the geeks on your shopping list, including those who love Stranger Things, Jurassic Park, and more! For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the product notes below. For the holiday season’s geekiest gifts, be sure to check out Pop Insider’s Holiday Gift Guide.
HOLLYWOOD RIDES – 1:24 STRANGER THINGS HOPPER’S CHEVY BLAZER WITH POLICE BADGE (JADA TOYS)
- Make your escape from the Upside Down with the Stranger Things 1980 Chevy K5 Blazer w/Badge.
- Featuring styling cues directly from the Stranger Things show, this collectible die-cast replica and badge is sure to be a standout in any Stranger Things collection!
- Ages: 7+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: Target
STAR WARS 1,000 PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLES (BUFFALO GAMES)
- “If Skywalker Returns, The New Jedi Will Rise” is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle named after a line by Supreme Leader Snoke from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
- This puzzle features a huge collage of characters, vehicles, and scenes from the newest Star Wars trilogy.
- “No One’s Ever Really Gone” is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a collage of characters from the film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
- The puzzle is split to show characters from both the good and evil sides of the Force. Rey, Finn, Chewbacca, Poe Dameron, R2-D2, C-3PO, BB-8, D-0, and more can be seen above Kylo Ren and his army of First Order stormtroopers, Sith Troopers and the Knights of Ren.
- Every Buffalo Games jigsaw puzzle is manufactured in the U.S.A. from recycled puzzle board.
- A precision cutting technique guarantees that every piece will fit soundly with the company’s signature Perfect Snap.
- A bonus puzzle poster is also included so that you have a handy reference of what the completed puzzle should look like while you put yours together.
- MSRP: $14.95
- Available: buffalogames.com, Amazon, Target
JURASSIC PARK – GATES ENVIRONMENT SCULPTURE (FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT)
- Like eccentric entrepreneur and founder of the dinosaur sanctuary, John Hammond, this highly detailed 11-inch tall heavyweight polystone/mixed media limited edition collectible is a must-have.
- Featuring the iconic park vehicle and illuminated flickering torches, this stunning fan-favorite tribute will make the perfect addition to your collection, whether a couple of years or 65 million in the making!
- The ultimate gift for the Jurassic Park fan.
- MSRP: $249.99
- Available: factoryent.com, Amazon
PAC-MAN 8-BIT GHOST LIGHT (PALADONE)
- Let the ghosts from the iconic Pac-Man arcade game illuminate your room!
- This amazing Pac-Man 8-bit Ghost Light changes color so you can hang out with the whole gang – Blinky (red), Pinky (pink), Inky (cyan), Clyde (orange), and more.
- There are 16 colors and twp modes, including party mode that reacts to music.
- It comes with a 39-inch long micro-USB cable.
- Perfect gift for Pac-Man fans!
- MSRP: $31.99
- Available: entertainmentearth.com, Target
HARRY POTTER BUCKBEAK AND HUNGARIAN HORNTAIL COLLECTIBLES (MCFARLANE TOYS)
- Buckbeak is a magical creature that has the front legs, wings and head of a giant eagle and the body, hind legs and tail of a horse. Half horse, half eagle creatures, immensely proud and extremely dangerous.
- These highly detailed sculpts of Buckbeak the Hippogriff and Hungarian Horntail from Harry Potter make the perfect collectible for Harry Potter fans.
- These fantastic beasts feature incredible poses and detail.
- The Hungarian Horntail is modeled after the ferocious dragon Harry battles in Goblet of Fire.
- Each figure features a movable head, neck, tail, and wings with more than 10 points of articulation.
- Showcased in Harry Potter themed window box packaging, each figure comes with a base to stand on.
- MSRP: $27.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Walmart
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES AVENGERS ELECTRONIC POWER GAUNTLET (HASBRO)
- The intricately detailed design of this electronically articulated Power Gauntlet is inspired by the Avengers: Endgame movie, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- This electronic fist appears to teem with tremendous power.
- When activated, the Power Gauntlet’s 6 infinity Stones pulsate with glowing light.
- Pushing the Infinity Stone at the center of the Power Gauntlet activates sound effects inspired by the Avengers: Endgame movie.
- The Gauntlet’s highly articulated fingers can be locked in a clenched fist position, allowing the item to be displayed in an appropriately powerful pose.
- The 6 Infinity Stones contain within them the power to control and contort the fabric of the universe.
- In this Gauntlet, the powers of the Infinity Stones are combined to create a weapon with unfathomable capabilities.
- MSRP: $99.99
- Available: Entertainment Earth, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy
