A Father's Day Gift Guide for the Fandom Loving Geek in Your Life
Father's Day is drawing nearer and nearer! Whether you're shopping for that superhero dad who loves comic books, the tech-savvy papa who spends long hours at the computer, or the old-school grandpa with a penchant for nostalgia, we've got you covered in this year's fandom Father's Day guide.
From trendy pop culture apparel inspired by DC Studios' Superman and theme park travel gear, to cozy home goods and adventurous gadgets like a real-life Star Wars droid, our curated geeky gift guide aims to find something for the genre-loving parent.
Show your dad some shared fandom love this Father's Day with these fantastic finds!
Gifts Under $50
PatPat x DC Comics Daddy and Me Matching Apparel (Prices vary)
Find matching fits for the Justice League family from PatPat's DC Comics-inspired collection. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman fans of all ages can find cosplay lite gear or cozy pajamas for their next outing or comic-con trip. See at Patpat
Pop Mart 'Star Wars' series figures ($16.99)
The blind box giant known for the Labubu craze has several other collaborations, including some with Disney and Lucasfilm. For its Star Wars series, you can unbox a classic iconic character from the original trilogy and get Han Solo shooting first among the options. See at Popmart
DC Shop 'Superman' Krypto Personalized Pet Bowl ($42.95)
This official pet bowl is fit for the fur-dad who wants to celebrate the Krypto in their lives. You can personalize it with their pet's name on DC Shop online. See at DC Shop
Bums and Roses - 'Superman' Collection (Prices vary)
New dads can get cozy in Bums and Roses matching Superman loungewear that's just as soft as the baby onesies, swaddles, and blankets in the DC Comics inspired collection. We love this drop and especially the silver logo getting more representation in the merchandise. There's a good variety of heroic gender neutral options. The skirted flares for the Supergirl daughters to match their dads is also a cute touch. See at bumsandroses
Lush x 'How To Train Your Dragon' bath and body collection (Prices vary)
Dad can smell like a Viking leader or dragon trainer, which we hope is an earthy, fresh out of spring sort of vibe, with Lush x How to Train Your Dragon's body and bath collab. There are items for beard grooming, showering, and relaxing bath bombs that look like Toothless the dragon. Our fave item? A battle axe that unleashes the power of bubbles! See at Lush
Gifts $50-$100
Shonen Jump 'One Piece' Collection (Prices vary)
The fashion fits in this One Piece manga collection of streetwear from Shonen Jump are perfect for the Straw Hat fan in your life. From hoodies to sportswear style jerseys, dads can rep anime fandom wherever they set sail. See at ShonenJumpStore
'Andor' Poster Black Tee ($32)
Fans of Cassian Andor's heroic rebel can don one of the few pieces widely available celebrating the landmark Star Wars show thanks to Heroes & Villains. Dads will agree we need more 'Andor' merch and this is a good start to having the show join the pantheon of the best of Star Wars. Travel gear is also available in various Disney franchise styles including Marvel. See at Heroesvillains
DC Shop 'Superman' Last Son of Krypton Bomber Jacket ($89.95)
Celebrate James Gunn's upcoming feature in style with DC Shop's Superman bomber jacket. The color-way evokes Fortress of Solitude realness with a silver version of the new Superman logo that's a total throwback to the Curt Swan-style silver 'S' shield. See at DC Shop
PillowCube (Prices vary)
For the dad who works on the computer all day and needs some assistance with side sleeping alignment, the PillowCube comes in an assortment of options to help those with tech jobs that might be messing up their posture. There's also a travel option for those who who do not like hotel pillows during convention season. See at Amazon
RSVLTS 'A Goofy Movie' (Prices vary)
The RSVLTS must-have pop-culture inspired short-sleeved button-ups start at $70, but Disney's A Goofy Movie collection also features tees, shorts, and a real Lester Possum Pal plush hat for under that price point. See at Rsvlts
DIFF Eyewear 'Star Wars' Collection (Starting at $98)
Offering both sun shades and prescription glasses for the Star Wars fan, there is a great variety of fashionable optical options for both the light and dark side of the force. See at Diffeyewear
BoxLunch Father's Day (Prices vary)
BoxLunch has a whole slew of fandom fashion to choose the perfect gift for dad. The best part is that while shipping deadlines approach, you can also opt to pick up in store or shop in mall locations. Find something for the gamer dad, anime dad, Disney dad, animation fan dad, and comic book hero dad here. See at BoxLunch
Topdrawer Stationery (Prices vary)
Get the on-the-go creative dad luxe stationery and travel gear for their essentials. Whether it's drawing pads, watercolor sets, fountain pens, planners, cozy office shoes or travel bags, Topdrawer has it all for the sleek modern geek dad. See at topdrawershop
Gifts Over $100
Piaggo Fast Forward 'Star Wars' G1T4-M1N1 Droid ($2,875)
For the mega Star Wars fan dad, the most cutting edge gift is more than a collectible, it's a functional droid. Piaggo Fast Forward's Star Wars G1T4-M1N1 Droid will follow its Jedi master around like their very own R2-D2 unit in the first to mass-market Star Wars universe collaboration robot companion. The storage unit on wheels makes for a smart toolbox for the handy dad or it can carry a rolling picnic for the family. See at piaggiofastforward
Quicksilver Camo Islands Wagon ($129.99)
The perfect wagon to fit your bounty of tiny toys or tiny tots during convention season, which is just around the corner. It's foldable and fit for outdoor terrain, which makes it optimal to keep in your room for storage and roll out for your car or train ride back home. See at Amazon
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