Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Came this Edgar Allen Poe Notecard Set

I’ve often thought that in his day Edgar Allan Poe must have been whatever his generation called a goth. He had very dark ideas, and probably creeped out generations of old-timey people with thoughts of pits and sealing people into walls and whatnot. If you need a gift to give your literature teacher to get on their good side, this Edgar Allan Poe Deluxe Notecard set might do the trick for you.

The set includes a 192-page ruled pocket journal with “Edgar Allen Poe” embossed on it; also included are 20 envelopes and 20 sticker seals. The box that holds it all looks like a vintage book.

It’s a bit costly to give as a teacher’s gift at $24.99, but the value of the Christmas gift for a teacher generally depends on how badly you are doing in the class in my experience.  It might also be perfect for the melancholy modern goth on your Christmas list. You can order up the set now at ThinkGeek.

Harry Potter Advent Calendar Counts Down to a Magical Christmas

Each Christmas when we were kids, we got one of those advent calendars that you opened to count down the days until the big day. The ones we bought always had nasty chocolate inside, but this one sounds much better. It’s the Harry Potter Advent Calendar, and with each flap you open you get a Potter Funko Pocket Pop figure.

In all, there are 24 1.5″ tall figures in the calendar. Among the figures are Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, and three (unspecified) figures are ThinkGeek/GameStop exclusives.

It’s not cheap at $39.99, but it’s better than any cheap Walmart calendar with “chocolate flavored” candy inside that won’t even melt and leaves your mouth greasy.

Harry Potter Wingardium Leviosa Floating Feather Won’t Teach You Wizardry

One of the scenes I remember most in Harry Potter was when they were all young and learning their first spells. The scene where Hermione shows off by making the feather float is very memorable. Now you can buy a toy version of that magic wand and the accompanying floating feather for your next cosplay.

Muggles can play with this wand as it uses a high-tensile Aramid fiber threads connected to an Ostrich feather. The threads are invisible from 6-feet away, making it look like the feather is floating in the air at the command of the wand.

Sadly, this surfaced right after Halloween; it would have been perfect for people dressing up like Harry Potter and crew. The wand is $14.99 and available now at ThinkGeek.

Corgi Butt Heated Pillow Warms Your Buns with Dog Buns

Corgis are very cool dogs. They are super short, have big fluffy butts, and can run really fast. If you are a fan of the corgi and ever thought what you really need to keep warm in the office is a toasty corgi butt to sit on, here is your chance.

This is a Corgi Butt Heated Pillow that you can plug into your USB port to keep your back or butt warm. It’s a great way to warm yourself in the office without turning up the heat, making your co-workers want you dead.

The heating element doesn’t run directly from the USB port, it runs from a battery that charges via USB. A full 2 hour charge is good for 4-6 hours of toasty corgi sitting. ThinkGeek has the Corgi Butt Heated Pillow for $24.99.

Pokémon Poke Ball Waffle Maker: Breakfast, I Choose You!

Pokémon fans, or people who just love the slightly crunchy and sweet taste of waffles in weird shapes, check this out. This Pokémon waffle maker will cook you up a big round breakfast that looks like a Poke Ball.

It won’t hold all your captured Pokémon, but it will totally capture a bunch of Belgian waffle batter and turn it into a breakfast treat that will catch all your syrup. The waffles this thing produces are about 7-inches in diameter, and like all good waffle irons, this one has indicator lights to tell you when the iron is on and ready to cook.

Preorders are underway right now for $34.99 at ThinkGeek, with shipping starting in late November. That should mean you have it in time for a fancy Christmas Day breakfast of Pokémon champions.

Funko Rick and Morty Mystery Box is Only Slightly Mysterious

If you know a Rick and Morty fan and you need a gift idea, check this out. The Funko Rick and Morty: Blips & Chitz Mystery Box, is a gift box assortment that contains some cool Funko gear themed around the show. The mystery part is that you don’t know exactly which of the Pop action figures and pins you will get. So in a way, it’s like traveling to another spot in the multiverse – you never know what you’ll get.

The box comes with two of the three Pop figures shown (Rick or Morty and Roy), and all three of them are exclusive to this set. You’ll also get the Krombopulos Michael Pocket POP! keychain, four stickers, one of two Blips and Chitz enamel pins.

 

The included pair of Blips and Chitz game ticket socks are one size fits all, unless you are a pickle, in which case you’re screwed. The box set sells for $29.99, which is a good price considering all the goodies you get. It’s available at ThinkGeek now.

Fortnite’s Rainbow Smash Pickaxe Replica Will Harvest Your Money

Fortnite fans will want to get out their wallets and fork over the cash for this colorful Rainbow Smash pickaxe replica which looks just like the version from the game that you use for harvesting resources. Cosplayers can whip up a great costume with this prop from McFarlane Toys.

The unicorn pickaxe is 39-inches long and looks like a toy every 4-year-old girl would love. The stick has spinning wheels on its bottom, so you can ride it around if you want to. Those who like to keep their toys sealed safely in the package because they will damn well will be worth big money someday will appreciate the “premium glossy Fortnite-themed package,” which we have yet to see.

The Rainbow Smash pickaxe replica  will set you back $49.99 and will ship starting this December. Pre-orders are underway now over at ThinkGeek.

Bob Ross Christmas Stocking is for Happy Little Presents

It seems as if the Bob Ross licensing folks have gone crazy. We have a Bob Ross waffle maker and a Bob Ross calendar. Deadpool has even gotten in on the Ross love with a Deadpool Bob Ross heat-changing coffee cup. Now you can gear up for Christmas with Ross’ smiling, afro-wearing mug on this Christmas stocking.

The stocking says “The Joy of Painting” at the top and has Ross holding a brush in front of one of his iconic landscapes. The image is a dye-sublimated print, so it should last for years to come. The stocking measures 18″ tall and 7 3/4″ wide at the cuff. That’s plenty big for random oranges, lots of candy, and maybe a small set of paintbrushes. Get one at ThinkGeek for $14.99.

Mario Boo Ghost Bean Bag Chair: Boo Bean

If you are a fan of all things Super Mario, I just found the perfect seat from which to play your favorites games. This is the officially licensed Super Mario Bros Boo beanbag chair and it’s just the right throne for Super Mario fans.

Sadly it doesn’t play dead until you look away, then come up behind you so you can sit down. That would have been cool. The technology is almost there. I’m sure of it. This comfy ghost chair will cost you around $140, and measures about 38″ wide x 28″ tall x 38″ deep. Wait. That’s not big at all. How small is that child?

I was hoping this was a boo that I could sink into and relax. Oh well. If you are a tiny person, you’ll find this ghost more comfortable I guess. Myself? I demand a giant Boo bean bag chair. And not because I have to go on a diet either. I just like big Boos and I can not lie.

Boo is one of Mario’s cutest enemies. He’s supposedly a bad guy, but really he just wants to snuggle. And he’s shy. That’s why he freezes if you’re looking at him. This ghost is totally misunderstood.