Holiday Gift Guide for Movie Lovers: Alternatives to DVDs

Movie lovers should be easy to shop for, just look at all the DVDs out there! But let's face it, DVDs can be a little boring to get after while, and were they ever that fun to give? So we've combed the web for the coolest, most clever, and sometimes comical movie-related gifts to surprise and completely win over the movie buff(s) in your life.


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An Oscer

Perfect For: The best friend, husband, mother or actor in your life. And no, "Oscer" is not a typo. Actual Oscars are trademarked and a little tougher to come by -- unless you're Meryl Streep.
What It Costs: $9.95, or $99.95 for 24K Gold
Where to Get It: FantasySportsAwards.com

12-inch Captain Jack

Perfect For: Young 'Pirates' fans, or any woman who's ever dreamed of bringing Johnny Depp home.
What It Costs: $147.00
Where to Get It: PirateMerch.com
Alternative: Black Pearl Ship in a Bottle

Movie Sports Jerseys

Perfect For: Any guy who counts the Charlestown Chiefs ('Slapshot'), Hickory 'Hoosiers,' New York Knights ('The Natural') or 'Bad News Bears' among his favorite teams.
What They Cost: Prices Vary
Where to Get Them: Fortune3.com (Chiefs); HR-Derby.com (Bears); OnlineSports.com (Knights); Ebay.com (Hoosiers);
Alternative: 'Rudy' Notre Dame Jacket

1001 Movies to See Before You Die

Perfect For: The healthiest movie lover you know. This applauded movie guide figures in classics and blockbusters along with more obscure or foreign titles.
What It Costs: $23.10
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
Alternative: Leonard Maltin's 2008 Movie Guide

Movie-Themed Aprons

Perfect For: The top chef in your household. (Recipients must also have fond appreciation for the art of punnery.)
What They Costs: $19.99
Where to Get Them: WearableVegetables.com

'300' Replicas

Perfect For: Soldiers, warriors, heroes and fanboys. Your nephew might like them, too. Loincloth sold separately.
What They Cost: Swords, shields and helmets range between $24.99 and $399.99
Where to Get Them: ReplicaDungeon.com or WickedCoolStuff.com

Canvas Movie Prints

Perfect For: The movie fan with impeccable taste. These elegant wall coverings are a far cry from your average movie poster.
What They Cost: $199.99 - $349.00
Where to Get Them: FrontGate.com
Alternative: Your average movie posters

Voice-Changing Optimus Prime Helmet

Perfect For: Boys and man-children of all ages, whether they grew up with 'Transformers' or just discovered them this past summer.
What It Costs: $19.99
Where to Get It: Gifts.com
Alternative: 'Transformers' Lunchbox

Princess Leia Slave Costume -- For Your Dog

Perfect For: Dogs of all varieties. Though male pets may not appreciate the irony, this one's especially recommended for dogs actually named "Princess."
What It Costs: $6.99
Where to Get It: Amazon.com

'Ratatouille' Cookware Set

Perfect For: While Pixar's masterpiece appeals to all ages, this gift is strictly for the 10- and- under crowd.
What It Costs: $19.95 or $29.95
Where to Get It: SurlaTable.com
Alternative: A pet rat?

Bobble Heads

Perfect For: Anyone with a desk and a favorite movie character. Some of the more popular ones include 'Office Space,' 'The Big Lebowski,' 'Napoleon Dynamite,' and 'Star Wars.'
What They Cost: $11.95 - $34.95; more for a set
Where to Get Them: EntertainmentEarth.com

'A Christmas Story' Leg Lamp

Perfect For: Your old man (particularly if he's divorced or single), or anyone who appreciates a nice slice of nostalgia. We recommend including glue as well.
What It Costs: $139.99 (full size) or $36.99 (20")
Where to Get It: RedRiderLamps.com
Alternative: 'A Christmas Story' Board Game

'The Star Wars Vault'

Perfect For: The 'Star Wars' fan who has everything. This new coffee-table book comes with removable memorabilia and two audio CDs.
What It Costs: $53.55
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
Alternative: Assorted 'Star Wars' Goodies

Tickets to the Sundance Film Festival

Perfect For: The ultimate movie buff who appreciates indies and celebrity sightings in equal measure. Moment of bliss with Keira Knightley not guaranteed.
What They Cost: Ticket packages vary
Where to Get Them: Sundance.org
Alternative: Tickets to Lebowski Fest

Dumbledore Gay Pride Shirt

Perfect For: 'Harry Potter' fans out of the closet. Also perfect for those collectors of all things Richard Harris.
What It Costs: $11.19 - $31.19
Where to Get It: CafePress.com
Alternative: More "traditional" 'Potter' gifts

'Indiana Jones' Fedora Hats

Perfect For: The true adventurer. Or anyone counting down the days until 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'
What It Costs: Prices vary
Where to Get It: Ebay.com

Movie Props

Perfect For: Hardcore collectors who want to own a piece of history, even if it's recent (props from recent films like 'Southland Tales' and 'Grindhouse' already available).
What They Cost: Prices vary
Where to Get Them: PremiereProps.com

New 'Borat' Book

Perfect For: That friend or relative who still thinks everything is "niiiiice" and regularly requests you "High Fiiiive!"
What It Costs: $16.47
Where to Get It: Amazon.com

Awesome Movie Tee-Shirts

Perfect For: Movie lovers who wear their obsession on their sleeve, so to speak. The 'Spoilt' tee pictured is ingenious, though we also recommend Uncrate's 'Last Exit to Nowhere' shirts.
What They Cost: $10.00 - $35.00
Where to Get Them: TThreadless.com or Uncreat.com

Marilyn Monroe Lava Lamp

Perfect For: To steal an idea from the new movie 'The Savages,' it's perfect for a relative in a retirement home.
What It Costs: $49.99
Where to Get It: PlanetLava.com

Movie Board Games

Perfect For: The family member or friend who does the most hosting (otherwise known as "The host with the most"). We recommend Mad About Movies or Scene It.
What They Cost: Prices vary
Where to Get Them: Amazon.com

'Batman' Alarm Clock

Perfect For: The preteen boy. Holy technology, Batman! This clock projects the time AND the bat signal on the ceiling.
What It Costs: $79.95
Where to Get It: FantasyToyLand.com

Movie Character Stand-Ups

Perfect For: The collector who needs a little company. (They do not speak, unfortunately.)
What They Cost: $31.72 - $35.82
Where to Get It: ToyImage.com

Tickets to Comic-Conr

Perfect For: The proudest geek you know (and we mean that lovingly). Conventions are held on both coasts, though San Diego's is the mothership.
What They Cost: Ticket packages vary
Where to Get Them: Comic-Con.org or NYComicCon.com

James Bond Goodies and Spy Gadgets

Perfect For: The suave, the sexy ... or just huge 007 fans. Why not package the Zippo lighter spy camera, martini glasses and a model Ashton Martin?
What They Cost: Prices Vary
Where to Get Them: SpyGadets.com and Amazon.com

Star Sightings

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Time to 'Changeling'

See Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Clint Eastwood and other stars at the 'Changeling' premiere.
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