Geeky Gift Guide for Dads & Grads

With Father’s Day just around the corner and graduation season in full swing, if you’re searching for the perfect gift look no further! We at Temple of Geek have a one-stop shop gift guide for the both the dad and the grad in your life.

For the Fashionable Dad

Dad can strut his stuff and his proudly wear his geeky loves in a variety of ways!

COLLECTIV Marvel Loki The ORIGINL Tee & The WEEKENDR Hooded Jacket

Is there a purpose more glorious than fatherhood? We think not. Dad can swagger just like the God of Mischief in Collectiv’s Loki Collection.

Star Wars Hats from Nike & RESVLTS 

Dad can shield himself from the sun with these stylish Star Wars baseball cap options from Nike & RSVLTS

The ”umpire” strikes back when wearing this Star Wars Dri-Fit technology baseball cap by Nike. Embroidered crossed Lightsabers emblem on the front represent the dark and light sides of the Force. Keeping your allegiance under your hat is definitely the right call. Get your hat for $39.99

Based on our fan-favorite “Trilogy’s End” design, these hats depicts imagery of the epic battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader on the front, with the Emperor, the Rancor, Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar, Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia… uuh, we mean Boushh the bounty hunter (wink wink), and more under the brim. Search the galaxy all you want, you won’t find a cooler cast of characters than on this 40th-anniversary headwear. Get yours for $30 

Star Wars by DIFF Sunglasses 

Reach new, galactic heights with Star Wars™ | DIFF. This collection offers out-of-this-world eyewear for Star Wars based on several different characters.

 

Super sleek and eternally cool, embrace the epic style of Jedi™️ Master Mace Windu™️. Cool, oxidized steel evokes the steel of a lightsaber™️ hilt while luxe purple lenses commemorate the Jedi Master’s iconic blade color. Crystal tips are an elevated nod to the lightsaber’s kyber crystal™️ while a small Jedi Order symbol makes these frames iconic. Get your pair for $129

With shades like these, you’re bound to be a winner! Featuring epic brushed silver inspired by the metal of young Anakin Skywalker’s™️ podracer™️ to evoke his iconic goggles, these frames are everything cool in any galaxy. Get your pair for $134

Star Wars ENSO Rings Collection

Enso Rings’ noted versatile, flexible, and wearable silicone rings collaborated with Star Wars featuring your favorite moments and characters.

Both rings retail for $44.99. Get your ring here. 

For the Grad with a Dorm Room to Decorate

Whether your grad is making their dorm home or setting out into a place of their own, there are several geeky touches for one to put on their space!

Displate Metal Posters

The makers of collectible metal posters offer over 1.5 million designs and are sure to have artwork of your dad or new grad’s favorite games, TV shows, movies, and more from big names like Star TrekHouse of the DragonDungeons & Dragons, and Destiny. Displate’s have a simple magnetic mounting system that is renter friendly, damage- free, and can easily be swapped out for one another.  Therefore it’s easy to find the right design for your grad this year across Displate’s hundreds of collections. Displate posters retail starting at $49.

Secretlab SKINS Jedi Edition

The Star Wars™ Jedi Edition of Secretlab SKINS is inspired by the stoic protectors of the galaxy — a must-have for those looking to master the ways of the Force. Imagine transporting yourself to a galaxy far, far away with a design that pays tribute to the iconic robes of the Jedi, leveraging a unique knit adapted from our soft and breathable SoftWeave® Plus Fabric. Get the SKIN here for $139.99

 

Funko POP! & POP Yourself 

Funko offers grads an opportunity to add their favorite fandom to their space.

Alternatively, with their one-of-a-kind Pop! Yourself collection, you can give your grad a unique and meaningful gift to commemorate their achievement.

picture of pop! yourself graduation figure.

For the Dad and Grad to Do Together

No matter if you’re the dad of the grad, these items allow for geeky folks use their fandoms to bond!

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books offers multiple ways to celebrate and connect with the Star Wars Fan in their lives.

 

What kind of stories do Wookiee parents tell at bedtime? Hairy tales. A Jedi Master fights with a lightsaber, but a Jedi father wields the most powerful weapon of all: comedy. Fight the Sith with the knee-slapping, groan-inducing power of these Star Wars-inspired dad jokes. Or, join the dark side and terrorize your family and friends with an army of bad puns. The perfect balance of hokey and wholesome, Star Wars: Dad Jokes is sure to slip through any defenses and have even the most serious of Padawans rolling their eyes. Get your copy for $14.95

Additionally, from the early adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope in the 1970s through comics of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, to the thrilling new adventures and characters of today, this box set of 100 collectible postcards showcases the best comic book covers to celebrate a galaxy far, far away . . . This history-spanning postcard collection features unique and iconic cover art of Jedi, Sith, bounty hunters, cosmic dogfights, and fantastic creatures by amazing artists Carmine Infantino, Walt Simonson, Al Williamson, Alex Ross, Jen Bartel, Leinil Francis Yu, Peach Momoko, Francesco Francavilla, and more. The collection retails for $24.95

picture of star wars virtual challengers

The Conqueror Virtual Challenges is launching a new series that allows participants to get active as they enjoy the iconic stories of Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Star Wars fans can conquer six unique challenges inspired by pivotal events in the original six episodes. As they log miles through the iOS/Android app, challengers will virtually travel across custom-designed maps representing famous Star Wars environments, such as the desert planet Tatooine, the icy realm of Hoth, and even the fearsome Death Star.

Furthermore, the Star Wars Virtual Challenges offer an incredibly accessible experience, regardless of age or athletic abilities. The challenges accept any form of exercise or physical activity toward progress—be it walking, running, cycling, or even household chores like gardening. By making all types of movement count, these challenges provide a truly inclusive pathway for Star Wars fans worldwide to get active and immerse themselves in the Skywalkers’ iconic journeys at their own pace and comfort level. Download The Conquerer App and the virtual challenges HERE.

Star Wars LEGO

Picture of LEGO Darth Mauls Sith Infiltrator
LEGO Darth Mauls Sith Infiltrator

Build Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator and role-play his pursuit of Qui-Gon Jinn from The Phantom Menace with this starship building toy for kids aged 9 and up. This unique set features a detailed LEGO® brick-built toy model of Darth Maul’s personal starship, with lots of playful features to inspire action-packed fantasy adventures. Fold out the wings and retract the landing gear for flight, fire the 2 spring-loaded shooters and press the trigger to drop 3 DRK-1 Probe Droids from the front compartment.  Get your set for $69.99 

 

 

Also, you can freeze-frame a moment from the Mos Espa Podrace with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Diorama buildable model kit for adults. This collectible building set invites you to channel the force to create a LEGO brick-built snapshot of his Podracer powering through Arch Canyon in hot pursuit of his racing rival Sebulba. The impressive build-and-display model comes with a plaque bearing Qui-Gon Jinn’s advice (“Remember. Concentrate on the moment. Feel. Don’t think. Trust your instincts.”) and a LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary brick. The set retails for $79.99

 

 

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