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