You’ll Be the Popular One with These 13 Pop Culture Gift Ideas
Admit it. There are some brands, characters, shows and themes that you see and immediately feel a rush of emotion or excitement. Through every phase of my life there have been iconic products that have left an indelible mark and helped define who I am as a person as I’ve grown. I’ve taken pleasure in being able to introduce some to my kids (we still have our original NES and Rubik’s Cubes that the kids play with) and others that they’ll appreciate as they get older. Some franchises such as Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, Doctor Who, Mario, Harry Potter, Atari and many others stand the test of time which makes them fantastic gift ideas for many ages.
While some of these brands can be found in our other gift guides, we decided to craft a Pop Culture Gift Guide filled with some of our favorites. Use this as a launching point to get some of your holiday shopping done as you recapture, share and enjoy some of your favorite pop culture memories.
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CODENAMES: Marvel
USAopoly
The Marvel Edition of Codenames combines the hit social word game with the Marvel Universe including Spider Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers and Doctor Strange. Opposing teams, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra, compete to be the first to identify all of their team’s ‘field agents’ from 25 Code cards displayed in a 5×5 grid. A must-have for Marvel fans of all ages.
The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire
CMON
Designed by Eric M. Lang, The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire is a streamlined, confrontational, worker placement (“thugs on a map” game filled with murder and intrigue. Players will lead their chosen Family to the top, taking over for the Don when he “retires.”
For Better or for Worse Library
IDW Publishing
Say hello to Elly, John, and the Patterson family. For Better or For Worse is among the most beloved comic strips of all time, and, since it debuted in 1979, the world has watched the Pattersons grow up in real time.
This new series is the definitive edition, collecting each decade of the strip in three volumes. Volume 1 starts at the beginning in 1979 and reprints three years of daily and Sunday comics.
Doctor Who Fluxx
Looney Labs
Doctor Who Fluxx takes Fluxx through Time And Relative Dimension In Space. Join with various regenerations of the Doctor, some companions, Gallifreyan tech, and K-9 (but beware of Cybermen, Daleks, Weeping Angels, and the Master) and play the most ever-changingest, timey-wimey version of Fluxx ever created. Doctor Who Fluxx: you’ll play it time after time after time after time…
Star Wars Battle Drone
Propel
This year, Propel revolutionizes its Collector’s edition Star Wars Battle Battle Drones with its new Flight Training app. Players will learn how to fly a drone virtually in the Star Wars universe via Bluetooth. As beginner pilots use Propel’s Flight Training app, they will begin their journey in flight simulator mode: this experience uses 34 training missions to teach beginner pilots to fly like pros. An additional feature of the App is its Live Battle mode, where pilots are able to connect and battle with other Star Wars drone pilots in multiplayer battles, inspired by missions and battles from the Star Wars movies.
Atari Centipede
IDW Games
In Atari’s Centipede, 2 or 4 players venture into the world of the classic Atari arcade game. On one side, a Player controls the Gnome, exploring the forest and trying to defeat the Centipede. On the other side, the Centipede player, eager to destroy the Gnome, must wiggle their way to the other end of the board.
The Gnome Player rolls and spends their dice to perform actions, while the Centipede Player uses a deck of cards to spawn Fleas, Spiders and Mushrooms, trying to control the game board. The first Player to eliminate their opponent wins the game!
POP Animation: Flocked Breezly/Sneezly
Funko
Hanna-Barbera fans can now pick up flocked versions of Breezly & Sneezly! Breezly Bruin is a resourceful polar bear! Sneezly is a seal who always has the sneezes! Hanna-Barbera’s Breezly & Sneezly aired between 1964-1967, along with The Peter Potamus Show or The Magilla Gorilla Show.
The Flocked Breezly & Sneezly Pop!s are Funko Shop exclusives and are limited editions of 2,000 pieces! BUY DIRECT! SAVE 10% on entire order with Code “SHOP10”
Rubik’s Battle
University Games
Show It, Spot It, Shout It! Rubik’s Battle brings the quick-thinking brain teaser challenge of Rubik’s to a fast-action card game that’s fun for the whole family. Earn Rubik’s Battle Cards by shouting out the unique Cubie color first. The player holding all of the Rubik’s Battle Cards at the end wins! For 2 to 6 players, ages 7 and up.
Cheshire Cat 3D Crystal Puzzle
BePuzzled
The Cheshire Cat Crystal Puzzle from BePuzzled offers a whimsical interpretation of Disney’s most-loved feline from Alice in Wonderland. This sleek, translucent, crystalline puzzle has 36 unique interlocking pieces. When completed (be ready for a challenge), this pink Cheshire Cat is curled up with his tail outstretched, grinning with mischief. This 3D puzzle has a difficulty level of 1 of 3. Fully assembled Cheshire Cat figure is approximately 3-1/4 inches tall. For ages 12 and up.
Pictopia: Harry Potter Edition
Ravensburger North America
Showcase your knowledge of J.K Rowling’s Wizarding World when you encounter 1,000 picture trivia questions featuring the beloved characters, extraordinary places, magical creatures, and enchanted objects from the epic Harry Potter movies. It’s a game of teamwork – with a competitive twist! Sometimes you’ll work together and other times answer alone, but you’ll wager your points every time! How much you wager will depend on how well you know the pictures on the card, before you hear the question! Along the way are guess-my-answer questions that reveal how much you know about the other players!
Uglydoll Loonacy
Looney Labs
Uglydolls like to have fun. When Babo, OX, Wage, and all the rest aren’t busy working, they love playing the fast-paced matching game: Loonacy. In this rapid fire game, players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images with the images on the open piles in front of them. It’s easy enough to teach in a single sentence, and so addictive you can’t play just one game!
The Princess Bride Adult Coloring Book
IDW Publishing
Artist Rachel Curtis returns to bring you the sequel you’ve always wished for! Enjoy the most memorable lines and moments from this celebrated classic. Color your way through Inigo’s quest for vengeance, Buttercup’s painful choices, Humperdinck’s tomfoolery, and Wesley’s determined quest in this beautifully bound adventurous celebration of The Princess Bride. Whether you are wallowing in the Pit of Despair or riding white stallions to freedom, this coloring book is just as you wished.
Super Mario Level Up!
USAopoly
Join Mario™ and his pals as you advance them up to the castle while challenging other players to gather the most coins and reach the top. Custom game pieces include a 3D game board, 13 Character Movers, Power Up cards and ? Block Chips.
If these look like something you’ll want, you can always send this list along to the people who are asking YOU for gift ideas! You can also watch for some of these to show up in our 150+ Days of Giveaways where you can enter to win it for yourself!
For Better or For Worse Library is the perfect for my best friend! I hope to buy it soon.
FLuxx is an AWESOME game! We have multiple versions of it, and I just ordered the new Doctor Who fluxx because I’m obsessed with Doctor Who. I can’t wait for it to arrive!
I am adding that Doctor Who game to my wish list RIGHT NOW. I NEEEEEED it.
I have to get Doctor Who Fluxx for the family. We are huge fans of the Doctor!
Uglydoll Loonacy could be a lot of fun. I wouldn’t mind picking it up and trying it around the holidays.
Great gift guide! I’m loving all these I keep seeing. My girls love games, so there are a lot on here that we’d enjoy.
My sister has so many of those Funko Pops. She collects the horror and sci-fi ones.
You had me at Dr. Who. I had to stare for a minute. That’s my gift for sure!
So many fun games! I had no idea some of these games existed and it seriously excites me!
some of these brands are my favorite! I had no clue Rubik’s had a card game.
This is a fun list of Christmas gift ideas. I would actually love to buy the For Better or Worse set for myself. That comic strip always cracks me up!
You always hav the best gift lists. I’m totally saving this for gifts for my nephew.
I have a list full of Marvel related items, but I prefer for better and for worse. Hmm honestly I want them all.
I love finding new games. WE love having family game nights but we get tired of the same ol’ ones each time.
We love having family game nights and quite enjoy a good selection to choose from. This is a fantastic list.
That battle drone is SO COOL! I know so many people who would get a huge kick out of it.
There are so many cool suggestions here! I really love the book set and the board games.
what a great gifts list! i am saving this for future purpose. thanks