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22 Fascinating Things On Amazon Everyone With A Geeky Side Will Be Obsessed With
I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to certain things, which for me, means I'm passionate about what I love — and I mean really passionate. And my friends and family know it — I get some awesome geeky gifts for pretty much every birthday. To clue you in, I'm a massive Game Of Thrones fan, I wish I went to Hogwarts, science and tech fascinate me, and I'm impatiently waiting for the next Star Wars film.
But that's just me — being classified as a geek can mean a lot of things. Whether it's TV, computers, astronomy, or physics, if you love to show off whatever gets your geek flag flying, then there's something on Amazon for you. Do you want everyone to know what your favorite fantasy franchise is? Make it real clear with some themed household items. Interested in the, ahem, science of cocktail making? Pick up a molecular drink set. And if you have a crew of fellow geeks you hang out with, then stock up on some fun games you'll all enjoy playing on a Friday night. No matter how geeky you may be, there's a product for you that can show off who you are. Here are some of the most fascinating ones I've come across:
2. Recharge Your Phone On The Go With A 'Star Wars' Themed Power Bank
BB8 MimoPowerTube2 Star Wars Power Bank, $17, Amazon
This little power bank will fully charge your devices at your desk or anywhere else you need it in three to four hours. If you always forget your phone charger, are always on the go, or just really love Star Wars, this is the perfect little companion for you. I personally love the one that looks like BB-8, but if you're more loyal to the other films, get one in Boba Fett, or Darth Vader, or one of the many other character options.
3. Grow Your Own Herbs For The Best Cocktails Ever
Backyard Safari Company Grow Gardens Cocktails, $12, Amazon
If you fancy yourself a next-level mixologist, impress your friends with a cocktail-themed herb garden. The Egg Carton Garden comes with six packages of heirloom seeds including thyme, lavender, thai basil, mint, lemon balm, and blue borage. It also has starter soil, cocktail recipes, wooden plant ID stakes, growing instructions, and everything you need (but the alcohol, of course)! When it's ready, make some mojitos, mint juleps, or a Thai Basil daiquiri.
4. Take Your Phone Into Virtual Reality With This Headset
Samsung Gear VR - Virtual Reality Headset, $53, Amazon
With virtual reality headsets, you can turn a long train or plane ride into your own home theater and immerse yourself in movie watching with these futuristic goggles. The wide field of view allows you to be transported to different worlds, whether you're video chatting with friends, looking at photos, or playing video games. The headset is super lightweight and compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge. You can even wear them with eyeglasses on!
5. Serve Your Next Drinks On Some Floppy Discs
Set of Six Colorful Floppy Disk Coasters, $12, Amazon
Computer geeks will love this fun and colorful throwback. Keep a stack of these floppy disk coasters on your desk or serve drinks on them at home. The fun coasters offer some nostalgia for anyone who used a floppy disk in the past, or you might find yourself explaining what one is to someone who has never seen them before. Just don't try to put them in your computer!
6. Make A Gin And Tonic The Molecular Way
Molecule-R Gin & Tonic R-Evolution Kitchen Tool Sets, $30, Amazon
Love gin and tonics, but want to give them a twist with some help with molecular gastronomy? Try out the Molecule-R kitchen tool set, which lets you make a G&T Bill Nye would approve of. This kit comes with sodium alginate, citric acid, and all the syringes you need to turn drinking into a real science. It also comes with a recipe book and directions, for those who don't know what either of those chemicals are.
7. Grow Yourself Some Crystals For Good Energy
4M Crystal Growing Experiment, $19, Amazon
If you're into the crystal craze but would rather harvest your own cosmic energy, why not make your own? This science kit comes with everything you need to grow seven different colored crystals in display cases. Once grown, you can have them forever. One user said, "This set is awesome! I highly recommend it. I purchased it to grow crystals in the office as a fun experiment to keep me entertained during busy season and it did not disappoint."
8. Open A Beer With A "Hand Of The King" Bottle Opener
AleHorn "Hand of the King" Bottle Opener, $15, Amazon
How amazing is this bottle opener? If somebody needs a hand opening a drink, give them this Game of Thrones inspired trinket. Every time you crack open a beer, you'll get to think of Tyrion Lannister, who obviously prefers wine. But perhaps you can use it to pour one out for Tywin, who was a Hand of the King as well.
9. Combine World Of Warcraft With Monopoly For Your Next Game Night
Monopoly: World of Warcraft Collector's Edition, $27, Amazon
If you love World of Warcraft but want to play something a little different, bring out this Monopoly collector's edition. It's the classic board game with a video game twist, but anybody (even those who aren't familiar with WoW) can play it! Dominate Azeroth, the Twilight Highlands, Orgrimmar, and Stormwind by the Monopoly rules you're already familiar with. One player said, "It's everything it should be - a vibrant homage to one of the greatest video games ever made, and an almost perfect gameplay experience."
10. Try Out A Drone For The Coolest Photos And Video Footage
DJI Mavic Pro, $999, Amazon
If you're a bit of a photo or video geek and want to up your game a bit, you absolutely must get your hands on a drone. If you're ready to make a spurge, the DJI Mavic Pro is the way to go. It folds down as small as a bottle of water, making it so much easier to bring with you everywhere. The drone can fly up to 4.3 miles away from you, at up to 40mph (about 27 minutes). Users agree that the Mavic is a great step up from the previous model, and that the size makes a huge difference.
11. Seal Any Envelope With Some Harry Potter Flair
Vintage Deathly Hallows Custom Sealing Stamp, $12, Amazon
Okay, so I love Harry Potter, and I love this symbol (I literally have it tattooed on my body). If you want to spice up your snail mail, purchase this wax seal to take any letter straight to the Potterverse. It's perfect to use for wedding invitations or a themed birthday party, but not great for Howlers, of course!
12. Check The Time With The Help Of Binary Code
Anelace Powers of 2 Binary Code Clock, $24, Amazon
If you know a little bit about computers, you know about binary code. But how well do you know it? If you can read the time on the clock in the photo above, well, this is just the kind of product you need to show off your smarts. If you can't read it, consider it a challenge. This clock is light up and can go into any US or Canadian outlet—just make sure you know how to read it before you put it in your bedroom!
13. Have Albert Einstein Save All Your Important Documents
8GB Einstein Mimobot USB Flash Drive, $20, Amazon
Most people will use a flash drive at some point, whether it's to save documents, back up photos, or share information with others. Why not solicit the help from the most famous physicist of all with this Einstein-shaped drive? This one has 8GB of storage and comes preloaded with Einstein inspired wallpapers, icons, and more. Users agree that it's funny and functional (but that's all relative).
14. Brew Your Own Beer At Home
Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Homebrewing Craft Beer Making Kit, $49, Amazon
This home brewing kit comes with a reusable keg, brewing extracts, bottles, and more. I know a chemical engineer who created his own home brewing course (and got a scholarship because of it), and his love of brewing all started with this little kit. So it's a good one, and who knows what might come of it (probably just delicious beer).
15. This Robot Could Be Your New Best Friend
WowWee- MiP The Toy Robot, $60, Amazon
Ever since seeing Bicentennial Man a million years ago, I have always wanted a robot friend. While this one is certainly not as advanced as Robin Williams was in that movie, it's still pretty cool. Sync it up to your smartphone to control it or program it before you turn it on. It can respond to different gesture-based interactions like clapping, touch, swipes, and even reacts to noise.
16. Chart The Night Sky And Learn About The Stars With This Tool
Stellarscope Handheld Star Finder, $34, Amazon
If you love looking at the stars but can't name them off the top of your head, this is the perfect tool to start learning. The telescope can chart the sky on any night of the year, because it has a star map that changes when you move the settings. You can personalize the month, the day, time, latitude, and longitude so you can find the correct stars wherever you are.
17. Solve Riddles And Play Trivia With A Large Group
Wit's End Board Game, $29, Amazon
If you want to have a raucous and competitive game night with people who love solving riddles, this is the one to purchase. This card-style board game comes with over 1,600 questions about pop culture, geography, arts, history, science, and more. However, it also uses brain teasers and mind games to make the competition even harder, so you get to use all different parts of your brain! Invite your whole trivia team — up to 18 can play!
18. Feel The Electricity With A Science Kit
Balance Living Electrical Science Experiment Kit, $30, Amazon
Make a working light, electronic bell, fan, motor, solar power cell, and more with this electrical science experiment kit. It's a fun project if you fancy yourself to be an amateur Ben Franklin. The kit comes with easy instructions that help you complete several different experiments. Hey, it might even come in handy if the lights ever go out in your house!
19. Try A Cutting Board With A Play On Words
Game Of Thrones Cutting Board, $33, Amazon
If you've ever seen Game of Thrones, you know winter is coming. Or, in this case, dinner. This funny GOT-inspired bamboo cutting board is also engraved with a direwolf, and would make a great cheeseboard for a marathon of the last season before the HBO show returns in July. One user said, "Love this! I'm a huge Game of Thrones fan and it is exactly what I wanted."
20. Take A Shower With The Elements
Updated Periodic Table of Elements Shower Curtain, $20, Amazon
If you want to quiz your high school chemistry knowledge while you're washing your hands with some H20, this just thing to spruce up your bathroom. See if you can remember all the symbols with this PVC-free shower curtain, which promises to be odorless and non-toxic. Do you think Walter White would buy this one?
21. Turn Your Home Into A Planetarium
In My Room Star Theater Tabletop Planetarium Light Projector With Night Light, $56, Amazon
While I loved the glow in the dark stars I had put on my ceiling when I was younger, they weren't the most accurate of displays. With this tabletop planetarium, you can turn any room in your house into an astronomer's dream—set it to any season, month, day, or even hour and you will see exactly how the night sky looks outside. It rotates, has a night light, and is lightweight enough to be portable.
22. Build Your Own 'Star Wars' Model To Display (Or Play With)!
Revell 85-1636 Star Wars Snaptite Build And Play Imperial AT-ACT Cargo Walker Building Kit, $18, Amazon
If you know what an Imperial AT-ACT Cargo Walker is, you're either in the Imperial Army or you really loved Star Wars: Rogue One. Want one of your very own? Why not build one? This easy-to-build model comes with everything you need to create an Imperial Cargo Walker. You don't need to use tools, paint, or glue. One buyer described it as a "high quality model that can be used as a toy."
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