| Geek Holiday Gift Guide ’07 |
If you’re like us, you’re still shopping for holiday gifts right down to the wire. What better way to get something for everyone in your life than to order it hassle-free online? (Why brave the insane crowds at the department stores?)
Check out our handy guide below for all the coolest items this season has to offer in DVDs, music, books, comic books, video games, collectibles, electronics, and then some.
 
Movies TOP PICK – Blade Runner: The Final Cut A five-disc ultimate collector’s edition in a collectible “Deckard Briefcase” package containing five different versions of the film (including the workprint that started it all) and a three-hour documentary, giving fans license to choose their favorite take. - Hot Fuzz (3-Disc Collector’s Edition)

The Edgar Wright-directed British action/comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost is packed with tons extras and bonus features. - The Jason Bourne Collection

Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne in the Bourne film trilogy — The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum — included in this 4-disc set loaded with hours of bonus materials including deleted scenes, interviews, behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentaries and much more! - Serenity Collector’s Edition

This 2-disc set of the Joss Wheden movie based on his television series Firefly, has over 30 minutes of NEW bonus features along with all the extras from the previous release, as well as collectible packaging. - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Catch up with Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts as they battle the Dark Lord and his minions in this fifth installment of the Harry Potter films on a 2-disc special edition DVD.
 
Television TOP PICK – The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Vol. One – The Early Years , Vol. Two – The War Years For the first time on DVD, these two volumes collection the television series featuring the young Indiana Jones. Volume 1 has 12 discs, Volume 2 has 9 discs, and both volumes include accompanying documentaries. This is a must-have for Indy fans! - LOST – Season Three

Clocking in at nearly 1,000 minutes, this 7-disc set contains every episode from season 3 of the hit CBS TV series, along with extras like episode commentaries, trivia, and much more! - Avatar: The Last Airbender- Season Two DVD set

This 5-disc set contains 20 action packed episodes from Book 2: Earth, plus an exclusive never-before-seen bonus disc! - Drawn Together – Season Two

This 2-disc DVD set contains 15 extended episodes from season 2 of this Comedy Central animated series, as well bonus features like audio commentary, interviews, and karaoke sing-alongs. - Heroes – Season One

Catch the entire season one of this NBC superhero drama, including the 73-minute uncut pilot episode. This 7-disc set also contains 50 deleted scenes, several making-of featurettes, and much more. - The Office – Season Three

Prepare to laugh your ass off with this 4-disc set containing all 22 episodes of the NBC series starring Steve Carell along with over 3 hours of deleted scenes, 16 minutes of bloopers, several videos, cast commentaries, and much more.
 
Music TOP PICK – Megadeth Warchest CD/DVD Box Set This 4-disc CD/DVD box set is armed with over 6 hours of Megadeth’s music, including 33 previously unreleased audio and video tracks and a full 75-minute live set from a night on the 1990 “Clash of the Titans” tour. - The Brit Box

Rhino’s 4-CD Compendium of 80s-90s Brit Pop. Fans of the Smiths and Shoegazers UNITE! - Nirvana: Unplugged In New York

This DVD contains one of the final concerts from Nirvana, which includes all fourteen songs from the 1993 live acoustic MTV Unplugged performance, as well as previously unaired songs. - Ramones: It’s Alive 1974-1996

Gabba Gabba Hey! This 2-disc set contains a never before seen look at the 22-year career of seminal punk rockers The Ramones with over four hours of rare and previously unreleased live footage from performances from around the world. - Kissology – Volume I (1974-1977)

Talk about a must-have for KISS fans! These first volume (of three) contains rare and previously unreleased live footage and documentaries from the band during their make-up years with the original line up. - Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur

The Darfur conflict, which began in 2003, shows no sign of resolution. The ethnic and tribal conflict has made international headlines and the casuality rate has reached hundreds of thousands. A CD was released this year to help refuges and others swept up in the conflict. It features covers of John Lennon tunes by various artists including an amazing version of “Instant Karma” by U2; “Power To The People” by the Black Eyed Peas; “Cold Turkey” by Lenny Kravitz; “Working Class Hero” by Green Day; and “Isolation” by the always-underrated Snow Patrol. This is a great opportunity to help a worthy cause, remember the incredible musical legacy of John Lennon and hear some music you’ll probably never hear on FM radio.
 
Graphic Novels TOP PICK – The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill take readers on a most fantastic voyage in this third graphic novel volume of the fan favorite comic book series. - The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 2

This 616-page oversized hardcover contains 20 tales from Neil Gaiman’s popular comic book series and features completely new coloring and bonus material. - Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1

At 400 pages, this hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman’s superhero comic book series, along, along with all 80 pages of extras! - Captain America Omnibus Vol. 1

Containing the first 25 issues, plus the 65th anniversary issue and the Winter Soldier one shot, you get 700 pages of Ed Brubaker’s brilliant run on the character, all the way up to Cap’s famous death. Loaded with extras, this will stand as a modern classic when this run is finished. - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Vol. 1: The Long Way Home

This is the first trade of Joss Whedon’s return to the characters that made him famous. He manages to pick up right where he left off with a book designed for any Buffy fanatic to lose their mind over. All your favorite characters are back and this is just the start of the long story that Whedon has to tell. - Showcase Presents: Jonah Hex, Vol. 1
and Jonah Hex: Face Full of Violence
Reading Jonah Hex is like watching the best “Spaghetti Western” that Sergio Leone NEVER made. Jonah Hex, a disfigured bounty hunter with lightning-fast reflexes, an intolerance for oppression, and a fondness for having explosive gunfights in crowded saloons that seem to be available in every tiny town, has racked up an impressive body count over the years. His early exploits are featured in a thick, black-and-white “Showcase Presents” Trade paperback, featuring Jonah Hex tales from “All Star Western” and “Weird Western Tales.” This book gives new readers a solid background into Jonah’s character and motivations. This is one of the few comics in the “Showcase” series that is not hurt by being in black and white — in fact, the absence of color makes it feel more like and old western movie. Besides, the primary colors in Jonah Hex comics are gray, brown, black and blood red. “A Face Full of Violence” features the newer Hex comics by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Luke Ross, and others. These are very impressive stories of violence, greed, psychosis, morality, and justice set in an old west where death was lurking behind every barn door, the streets were littered with cold bodies and hot cartridges and the “Alive” part of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” never seemed to be a viable option.
 
Books TOP PICK – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) Find out the fate of Harry Potter and his friends in this final book in the series from author J.K. Rowling. - Entourage: A Lifestyle Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Get the inside scoop on all things Entourage, the hit HBO series with this hardcover containing interviews with the cast, character info, and over 100 previously unpublished images from the show’s four seasons. - The Annotated Godfather: The Complete Screenplay

This fully authorized, annotated, illustrated hardcover contains the complete screenplay of The Godfather along with little-known facts, behind-the-scenes details of the film, interviews, and much more. - Stephen Colbert’s I Am America (And So Can You!)

The Colbert Report‘s host Stephen Colbert takes on terrors, Hollywood blacklists, and atheists in this insanely humorous satirical book that doubles as the author’s [fictional] autobiography. - The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx

Motley Crue bassist pours his heart out in this autobiography that talks about the musician’s struggle with drugs and self-destruction.
 
Video Games TOP PICK – Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) Finally, an excuse to log another hundred hours on this. This game for the PSP is a perfect port of the old PS1 game, and adds enough new content to satisfy FFT veterans. New jobs, new cut scenes, new translation, and new characters, there’s nothing bad here. The best strategy RPG ever gets a fresh coat of paint and will not disappoint. - Halo 3 Limited Edition
and for the über-geek the Halo 3 Legendary Edition (Xbox 360)
Hello! It’s Halo 3. If you’re a fan of FPS games and online multiplayer battles, this is THE game to have! - Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action (Xbox 360)

A multiplayer trivia game where players test their knowledge of popular movies and actors. Fun, fun! - Rock Band Special Edition (Playstation 3)

Go beyond Guitar Hero and rock out with your friends in this game that lets you play guitar, drums, and vocal parts of tons of songs! - BioShock (Xbox 360)

Ayn Rynd meets Alice in Wonderland meets Halo!@? WTF!! This game has got to be played to be believed. Use magic and technology to battle evil robots and monsters, all against the backdrop of an underwater Steampunk city. - Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)

Nintendo’s plumber supreme makes his way out into the vastness of space for a 3d thrill ride that’ll bring on a bout of vertigo in the strongest of stomach (we mean that in a good way). - Mass Effect (Xbox 360)

The year 2183, you’re elite human soldier Commander Shepard, and you’ve set out to explore a vast universe on your ship, the SSV Normandy. This game has been consistently rated 9s and 10s by every respected gaming outlet on the Internet. A must have for any serious RPG gamer. Grand Theft Auto IV (Playstation 3)
Run amok in Rockstar Games’ version of the boroughs of New York City, in the fourth installment of their insanely popular and controversial Grand Theft Auto series. (Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know it’s not out yet. Sorry! But we can dream, can’t we?)
 
Toys and Collectibles TOP PICK – Animated Jack Sparrow 10″ Maquette We’ve seen this one of close, and it’s gorgeous! Any fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and its star Johnny Depp with love this animated maquette from Gentle Giant. - Hasbro GI Joe 25th Anniversary Joe 5-Pack

Each of the five articulated action figures — Duke, Agent Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Gung Ho, and Roadblock — comes with a weapon and a display base, and there’s also a singing light-up GI JOE sign! - Hasbro Star Wars Transformers Darth Vader/Death Star

Is it Darth Vader or is it the Death Star? It’s both! With push-activated talking and sound effects, this product includes cape, 3 weapons, 3 TIE fighters, 3 miniature figures, and 3 AAA batteries. - Mad Science – Bubble Experiment Lab

Get laboratory fun for the little mad scientist in your life. - Learning Curve V_BOT: The Radio Control Transforming Car To Robot

This 2-in-1 toy transforms from vehicle to robot with push of button and makes sounds to go with actions and plays music from MP3 players; comes with remote control with 6 robot action buttons and 6 pre-programmed action sequence buttons, an MP3 jack, and a Velcro strap. - WowWee Robotics Roboquad

Add this four-legged, spider-like remote-controlled robot with mobility and awareness to your life!
 
Electronics and Gadgets TOP PICK – Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player The third generation iPod nano has a new look and a new feature — video! — in this nicely priced 8 GB model. Want more features in your iPod? Check out the Apple 8 GB iPod Touch or the Apple 16 GB iPod touch , both of which have a 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch interface display. - Samsung Blackjack Smartphone

This phone has a full keyboard, internal GPS, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, 2.0 megapixel camera, MicroSD expansion, and Windows Mobile 6 for MS Office document editing and easy Outlook email and contacts. - DirecTV with DVR

Yeah, it’s been out a while. But now, the “Chiller” Channel (new) has repeats of Twin Peaks, including the 2-hour series premiere movie. Perfect for “keep until I delete.” Also, the 2005 remake of Night Stalker is on Chiller now. - Utili-Key Six-in-One Keyring Tool

The Utili-Key is by far the most useful gift for a geek, hands down. It’s lightweight, with six useful tools and easily sails through airport security without a second look. The screwdriver is just the right size to open the sides of computer cases, and removing the screws that hold the now-outdated video card. The knife is ideal for cutting open the box with the rare Spider-Man comic your geek bought on eBay, or your geek can be a hero by removing the tricky ribbon from your grandma’s Christmas gift. The Utili-Key’s bottle opener will make your geek the hero at any unprepared picnic. Unlike those larger tools, your geek will use all the tools in the Utili-Key. Include things for cutting, screwing and opening so your geek knows how useful it is right away. - NHL Center Ice
Yep, go watch some hockey, and not just for the fights. Well, OK, somewhat for the fights. And the accents. And the hair. Oh, and they can play the game, too.

… And The Rest TOP PICK – Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan This office-sized trash can stands 24 inches tall, has a foot-pedal lid opener, and is just about the cutest thing ever! The 2007 Geek Gift Guide was created by Empress Eve, Dave3, Cinema Junkie, Smed, LaRae, Tony D, Henchman 21, NeverWanderer, Manic Rage, MrOodles, and T.E. Pouncey  |
Topics: Books, Collectibles, Comics, DVDs, Features, Gadgets, Holidays, Movies, Music, Theme Parks, Video Games |
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I am going to go broke after all is said and done.
Comment by Jerry — December 16, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
This is an awesome guide. Thank YOUUUUUUUU! Merry Christmas Geeks!
Comment by Liquid — December 17, 2007 @ 3:36 pm
Great ideas, guys!!! That’s good stuff to get your geek on!
Comment by Tony's Packers are 12-2/NFC North Champions — December 17, 2007 @ 9:16 pm
Some nice picks. Just one correction: Grand Theft Auto IV was pushed back to at least spring of next year.
Comment by Slayve — December 18, 2007 @ 3:37 pm