I don’t know about you, but traditional Father’s Day gifts have never really fit within my family. All of the aisles of ties and cuff-links and BBQ gear that fill the department stores just seemed like empty gifts that my Dad would never use. And now that I get to help my 9-year-old daughter shop for her Dad, I realize just how important it is to give gifts that fit his personality and wants. And friends, my husband is a full-fledged geek!
So if you have a geeky Dad that you need to shop for, I think you should choose to use Father’s Day as the perfect opportunity to celebrate your Dad and all of his geeky ways! Lean into his love of sci-fi movies, comic books, superheros and more with these 10 amazing gifts for your geeky guy!
Here are 10 geeky Dad gifts for Father’s Day:
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10 Geeky Dad Gifts for Father's Day
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Star Wars + Dad = Awesome T-Shirts
"Yoda Best Dad Ever!" Leave it to the Disney Store to have a plethora of fun Star Wars Dad-puns to put on shirts for Father's Day! Any geeky Dad would be proud to wear these shirts year-round, whether it's to the weekend soccer game or just hanging around the house.
Dad T-Shirts from ShopDisney, $24.95
Photo: Disney Store
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Beam Me Up Scotty on your Phone
Technology has come quite a long way in the past few years, but we still don't travel in space or have the ability to get "beamed" from here to there. Yet, we do have these amazing Bluetooth communicators that look just like the ones used in Star Trek that can answer any geeky Dad's phone calls with just a single touch!
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A Lovely Picnic on the Death Star
Even if your Geeky Dad is more of a stay-at-home kinda guy, you might be able to lure him into an outdoor picnic via his Star Wars fandom. This picnic and cheeseboard set are the perfect way to enjoy a summer day in the park, but you'll have to pack your own Blue Milk!
Star Wars Death Star Picnic Blanket, $54.95, and Cheese Board Set, $44.95, from shopDisney
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Shout Out from your Favorite Comic-Con Star!
If you don't want to get your Geeky Dad another "thing" to clutter up the house, then a message from their favorite local Comic-Con celebrity guest might be what you're looking for! You can buy a message for your Dad from celebrities like Jennifer Hale, who is "the most prolific [female] video game voice actor" in the business, or everyone's favorite Slytherin at Hogwarts, Tom Felton. You know they'll love showing it off to their friends, and it's so much better than yet another tie.
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Endless Comic Book Subscription
Has your Geeky Dad watched all of the Marvel movies but hasn't picked up a comic book in years? Change that with a subscription to their favorite comic book series, or find a new one for them to enjoy! You can either set up a subscription with your local comic book store for him to pick up, or subscribe online from Marvel or DC Comics for free home delivery! Or, you could also opt for a digital subscription through Amazon's Comicology!
Comic Book Subscription, Price Varies
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Classic Stand-Up Arcade Games
If your Geeky Dad has nostalgia for the wonder of an old video game arcade, then bringing back a machine from the past might be just the present you're looking for! Sure, you can play all of the latest games on your console with friends around the world, but somehow it's not the same as mashing buttons and rubbing shoulders with your friends playing Rampage on an arcade machine!
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Upgraded Keyboard & Mouse
Turn your Geeky Dad's home computer into a rainbow colored playground by upgrading his keyboard and mouse. All of the LED lights are programmable to your preference and activity, which can make normal web browsing fun and MMO-game play exhilarating!
Redragon Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo, $62.99 from Amazon
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Superhero Socks
Perhaps your Dad is someone who likes to keep his Geeky side on the down-low? In that case, Stance has the perfect socks for him! Their MARVEL collection features many of the most popular Avengers adorning their luxurious and comfortable socks.
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Learn Chess from a Grandmaster
Experiences are always the perfect gift for the Dad that has everything... and he definitely doesn't have a Chess Grandmaster! IfOnly has multiple packages across the country that provide lessons with Chess Grandmasters to teach the intricacies of the game and lend your Dad a few tips. This can be the gift that keeps on giving, unless you're the one always losing to Dad at chess!
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Personal 3D Printer
There is an indescribable magic about being able to "print" in 3D, and having that capacity in your home is any Geeky Dad's dream! There are plentiful patterns and files to download online to use, or if your Dad is super skillful he can create and modify his own creations! This printer is one of the smallest on the market, so if your Dad takes a liking to it you can upgrade to a bigger model next year!
