Gift Guide part 2---Geeky type

Being a little geeky is cool--most people have an inner dork or love something that is "uncool".  Whether its science, comic books, science fiction, books, or fantasy that brings out your nerdy side, we have gifts that will appeal to the loveable, awkward geeky type.  We <3 Geeks!

Science fiction shows and movies are defintely geeky.  Set your phasers to stun with these Star Trek gifts..

     
Star Trek wallet made of Tyvek, Star Trek stainless steel water bottle, Star Trek coaster set, and Spock pint glass.

And if you have a little one you want to make into a full fledged Trekkie, get them a Star Trek onesie or tee..

   

If it's Star Wars that they love, then these ARE the gifts you're looking for...

   
Star Wars tote bag, wall clock, Yoda shot glass, and Darth Vader coffee mug.


Or if they are a comic book geek, we have 'em covered.  We have several comic books by local authors, including Nix Comics Quarterly by Ken Eppstein, Joking Victim by Matt Wyatt, and Independent Man by Cunningham and Dote.  Support your local geek!



Other cool comic book related items include DC Comic shots sets, Wonder Woman pint glasses, Batman coffee mug, and DC Comics pint glasses...

      
And we also have superhero onesies for the tiniest comic book fans...

  

For the old school geeks...

 

Vintage style atari mug, Cal-Q Tek 2000 watch, and Space Intruders erasers.

Robots may be nerdy, but they are oh so awesome.  We had better be nice to them, for one day they will live among us.  Here is a nice collection of robot themed gifts for you...

Retro inspired, wind-up tin robots are a collectible toy that will be loved for many generations

    

Build your own robot from a cardboard box with this kit...


Robots will help you to make tea and ice, or hold all of your pencils...

     
Robot tea infuser with drip tray           Chillbots ice cube tray     Robot canvas zippy pouch

Robots can  help with feeding time for the baby...

       
Retro Robot baby bib set                   Robot suction bowl w/lid and silverware   Robot sippy cup

Math and science, whether it be astronomy, anatomy, chemistry, or biology are inherently geeky.  If bunson burners make you hot, these gifts are sure to fire up your synapses...

  
Visible Man anatomy model        Create a night sky star projector      Hydro clock runs on tap water!!

These would all make nice little stocking stuffers for the science nerd...

   

Atomic fingerless gloves Mad Science socks   Space Gun keyring    Pocket Volcano!

This concludes the nerdy gift guide.  Remember:  Be nice to geeks--one day you may be working for them!

2012 Holiday Gift Guide---Gifts for the musician and/or local music lover

Do you have someone on your list who lives and breathes music??  Are they fans of the local music scene or are they in a band?  Maybe they would enjoy the HOT 17--a locally published annual book about the great Columbus' music scene.  It is published by Peridosia Publishing.  2010-2011 is available for $17, and the 2009-2010 version is only $7.  Pick up a copy in store only at What the Rock?!


They may also enjoy reading about the fascinating lives of rock stars in books such as "Life" by Keith Richards, "Hey Ho Let's Go..the story of The Ramones", "The Dark Stuff--selected writings on rock music by Nick Kent" or "Please Kill Me--The Unauthorized Oral History of Punk."  All of these books make fascinating reads, and contain great pictures.  They may be available on Kindle, but a book is waaaaayyy cooler and also more portable.  "Please Kill Me" is unavailable on Kindle--because it is punk rock like that.  These are all available on our website, and many others are available in store. 

         

Music fans may enjoy this lovely Tom Waits necklace--handmade in Seattle by Fable and Fury.  Available in our store or on Fable and Fury's etsy store...



Or perhaps they would like this awesome guitar pick bracelet--a What the Rock?! original.  Available in store and also on our etsy page...



For musicians, especially guitar players, we have lots of in-store and website options.  Strings, straps, slides, tuners, capos, picks, and effects pedals will all make them a happy camper.  Here are some of the best selling and most popular musician accessories...

Make awesome wah wah and distortion effects with these guitar effects pedals.  Great gift under $20!!!

 Clip on bass/uke/guitar tuner and light up skull guitar/bass tuner



  vinyl sparkle guitar strap--in red, blue or silver!

 

Martin acoustic guitar strings.  We also carry D'addario, Fender and Dunlop electric guitar strings, uke and bass strings.

 

 Collectible picks of all sorts.  You always need picks!!




 These monster pick holders screw onto your tuning peg.  Available in skull, devil, or Frankenstein!

Slides are always a fun accessory for a guitar player.



We haven't forgotten the drummers--we have some drumsticks for them, too!!  Other percussion instruments include egg shakers, wood blocks, and rythym sticks.

   
We also have ukuleles for those who want to learn to play an instrument.  We have a build your own kit as well as assorted colors of wooden ukes with matching carrying bag and felt uke picks!!




And a variety of fun instruments for your listening and playing pleasure.....

    

For kids of all ages as well as adults in bands looking for fun instruments to add to the mix!!

These Jam Band glass ornaments will ensure your tree is rockin'...


Have a rock and roll Christmas!!!!