The Best (and Nerdiest) Gifts to Give Your Valentine This Year

The New World Trade Paperback ($13)

What better way is there to celebrate Valentine’s Day than cozying up with Heather Moore, Clayton Cowles, and Tom Muller’s psychedelic sci-fi comic about two people who meet and fall in love in the United States after the second Civil War? It’s equal parts Mad Max and Romeo and Juliet and especially prescient given the historical events we can’t seem to rid ourselves of.

KPop Demon Hunters Two-Tone Rujinu Mug ($17)

You have to love a piece of merch that’s so specific it locks onto one tiny but meaningful moment from a film filled with them. This “Rujinu” mug recalls the scene in KPop Demon Hunters when a fan decides Rumi and Jinu are meant for each other—before the star-crossed pair even realize it themselves—with an adorable portmanteau nickname to match. Your Valentine’s coffee break will be golden every time.

Stranger Things Two-Tone Let's Take This to the Max Mug ($17)

There’s always a hill to run up, and that means you’re going to need something to drink. Whether it’s coffee, milk, or something more, this Stranger Things mug will show you and your partner that you’re in this together, even if one of you is currently being stalked in your dreams by a monster from hell.

The Princess Bride Deluxe Limited Edition ($18)

There’s an added poignancy to The Princess Bride now that Rob Reiner is no longer with us, but William Goldman’s 1973 fantasy novel remains a romantic favorite. Even fans already familiar with Westley and Princess Buttercup’s swashbuckling, miracle-filled adventures would dig receiving this special edition release, which features snazzy sprayed, stenciled edges and a gold-foil cover, making a true keepsake out of true love.

Super7 Godzilla Plush (Valentine's Pink) and Gift Card ($18)

Tell your loved one your heart is the size of the King of All Monsters himself with this adorable, pink-hued plush of Godzilla. It even comes with an accompanying card that is suitably punny for the occasion!

Nana 25th Anniversary Edition Volume 1 ($20)

Nana fans, present company included, are insane. Our love language is spreading the good word of Ai Yazawa’s manga, the best shojo manga of all time. Like crabs in a barrel, you too can get in on the yearning and pain that only the messiest adult romance can tell between two women caught between their loyalty to each other, their hearts, and the bands that move them.

My Bloody Valentine Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-Ray ($20)

On Valentine’s Day, most people probably want to watch a romance, and there are plenty of those to choose from. What there are decidedly fewer of are slasher horror classics set on the holiday. Really, there’s just this. And a remake. But go with the original.

R2-LVU and R2-INO Valentine's Day Star Wars Droid Factory Figure Set ($27)

Few things in Star Wars are cuter than an astromech droid. So, what better way to say “I love you” and for your partner to say “I know” than this precious droid set? It’s all about sharing the love, especially since their names are literally R2-LVU and R2-INO.

Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Ewok (Valentine’s Day Edition) ($28)

Love is in the air quite literally for this perfectly pink Ewok, who’s ready to act as your cupid from a galaxy far, far away, who comes with a matching BD-Droid as well as a heart-shaped gift card. And if your Valentine is a mint-in-box collector? That’s pink too!

Shannon Wild Smith's Meet Cute Art Series ($35)

Every couple has that story of how they met. Their “meet cute.” And artist Shannon Wild Smith captured some of that with this adorable series showing us some of the most famous couples in film and TV history. It’s an older series (released under Wild’s pseudonym, Nan Lawson), so only a few are left, but it’s still a great way to pass along that unforgettable feeling of budding romance.

Dan Da Dan Group Opening T-Shirt ($40)

Love comes in many forms, and when it comes to Dan Da Dan, that might be an understatement. Whatever your romantic preference, the t-shirt centered on the core four of the yokai squad showcases a spectrum of love and will remind you just how good that original opening was.

Lego Ideas Love Birds ($50)

This beautiful Lego set depicts two birds sharing an intimate moment on a small blossoming tree. But that’s the cute result of it all: why not make it even cuter by building it with your loved one for your Valentine’s date?

Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran Figure ($55)

Mobile Suit Gundam is no stranger to romances, but one that’s redefined the series as of late is its Revolutionary Girl-esque love story between Suletta and Miorine. While rewatching one of the better new Gundam shows is certainly a time-consuming way to spend your Valentine’s Day, if you’ve never watched it, for those who know ball, you can honor their star-crossed romance by ensuring these cute figurines are never separated until your dying day.