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Cantina Band t-shirt

Cantina Band t-shirtThere’s a whole story about the Cantina Band t-shirt over at ThinkGeek, about how the guys ran into the band on a night out, but I suspect Star Wars had something to do with it.

I did a test on my boyfriend: I just asked “Cantina band?” and he immediately replied “Star Wars!”, so, through this detailed scientific test, I have determined this is for sure a t-shirt for the fans. (For fans only, I might add, because I can’t even remember there was a scene in a cantina in A New Hope, let alone if it had a band in it or not.)

But this is what geeky t-shirts are all about: (more or less) obscure references only like-minded people could get. I’m sure that almost no one understands the message on my “Mostly Harmless” t-shirt, but it’s a great feeling when someone smiles knowingly or when a new person I meet says s/he also liked The Hitchhiker’s Guide.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Darth Vader & Yoda Mini Plushes

Darth Vader & Yoda Mini PlushesAhh, Star Wars merchandise… Does everything sell if it’s even remotely connected to Star Wars? I think so.

Fortunately, the Darth Vader & Yoda Mini Plushes are very cute and they don’t look like someone just tried to squeeze some more money out of a franchise.

Ok, so Darth Vader should be anything but “cute”… They’re plushies, that’s what they do. Personally, I think they’re adorable, and I’m not even a fan.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 each on WhatOnEarthCatalog.com.

Top 7 Valentine’s Day presents for him

Most men try to act all tough, but we know that they’re not really like that. He might say that Valentine’s Day is a silly holiday, but it’s about love, after all, and any excuse is good for that. As long as you buy him some gifts that he’ll appreciate (hint: no red hearts, nothing pink), Valentine’s should be a great opportunity to make your relationship better. You don’t have to go over the top – just show him your love. If you’re still not sure what to get him, check out our Top 7 Valentine’s Day presents for your guy.

Circuitboard Coasters7. If you want to get him something he’ll like, but also get a tiny little advantage out of it, consider the Circuitboard Coasters. He might find the supreme geekiness reason enough to use them and stop ruining your table.

FTW! t-shirt6. Men and clothes… usually not a good combination. Clothes are complicated, you have to match the colors and all sorts of useless stuff. The FTW t-shirt is the ideal solution for guys who hate the notion of “fashion”. Black goes with anything and the message tells the world that everything’s going great for him.

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Watch5. Do you have a slightly childish (and yet so adorable) boyfriend? Get him a LEGO Star Wars watch. Features two cool things: LEGO (ah, the memories of endless hours of fun) and perhaps the greatest SF saga ever.

Beer Bottle Goblets4. If a man likes beer, it doesn’t mean that he’s a slob or that he spends all his free time in a bar telling dirty jokes to his friends. Beer drinking can be classy too: get your man a set of Beer Bottle Goblets and have a drink with him!

Light Bulb Cufflinks3. Perhaps your boyfriend has to work in a stuffy office. He might not like wearing a suit, but he can’t do anything about it. A small and tasteful accessory could make him feel less like a company drone. The Light Bulb Cufflinks look ordinary most of the time, but when you push a button they light up.

USB Whack It!2. They say every man is a kid at heart and I think there’s a lot of truth in that. You can test the theory by giving him an USB Whack it! and watching the reaction. My money is on “Ooh, a whack-a-mole! I used to love them when I was a kid!”

Dart Blaster1. We mentioned the office and being a young at heart. How about combining them? The Dart Blaster is a toy that can ensure hours and hours of chaos fun at the workplace.

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Watch

LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 WatchYou probably know about LEGO Star Wars. You probably want a set. You might even have one. But there’s more to it than just the cubes.

If you can’t get enough of your Star Wars Lego, you could carry a memento at all times. You could just put a LEGO figure in your pocket, but the LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Watch (also available in the Clone Trooper version) is at least useful.

And… well, that’s about all I can say about it. I don’t like the design. But you do get a mini-fig of R2-D2 and extra links in case your wrist is too big. Free toys are always nice.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on StarWars.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Star Wars Light Saber Room Light

Star Wars Light Saber Room LightYes, there is such a thing as “too geeky”. I have to make a confession: I don’t like Star Wars. I tried to watch the movies and I got bored. Maybe it has something to do with seeing a 20-year old movie when you’re 17 and used to special effects that look much better.

Anyway, Star Wars fan or not, I think getting light saber lamps is taking is too far. Actually, it’s not the idea of a light saber lamp which I’m against. It’s the fact that they look ugly. You can get very good-looking geeky gadgets for your home… but this is not one of them.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $23 on ncsxshop.com.

Via Pocket Lint

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