9 Nerdy White Elephant Gifts for any Gift Exchange
Updated: November 2024
Nerdy is one of those words that’s kinda lost its meaning. Are you studiously scientific? Into sci-fi and fantasy? In love with comics? These days who hasn’t seen some some gems from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We’re not trying to be arbiters of who counts as nerdy, so whether your group of friends includes some self-proclaimed nerds or not, here are some fun and quirky gifts for your next white elephant party.
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#1. 100 First Words for Little Geeks
You gotta start them young, right? It’s never too early to learn words like galaxy and druid! Great for people with kids, or as a novelty coffee table book. Great illustrations too, right?
100 First Words for Little Geeks
$10.00
#2. Never Forget T Shirt
The perfect nerdy nostalgia throwback, celebrating the media formats of yesteryear. Remember VCR rewinders? Overdubbing cassettes? Show your age with this fun t shirt.
Never Forget Funny T-Shirt
$19.99
#3. Build Your Own Robot Kit
These mini little robot kits let you make 3 different robots from the same materials. Sure to bring out your inner child and give you something to focus on besides your long holiday to-do list this season.
Build Your Own Robot Kit
$20.00
#4. Ultimate Book of Trivia
If you want some true Nerd cred, you need to know a ton of random facts! Get all caught up with this book of 1,000 fun, strange and obscure facts.
Ultimate Book of Trivia
$19.95
#5. Star Wars Pint Glass
No nerdy gift list is complete without some great Star Wars paraphernalia! And what’s better than the best thing to come out of the Star Wars universe in years: BABY YODA and the Mandalorian series. Sure to be stolen a bunch at your virtual White Elephant game.
Star Wars Engraved Glass
$16.99
#6. Great Women of Science Pint Glass
Now that we’re drinking, let’s cheers diversity in science with a pint glass highlighting some unsung heroes of the science world, like Rosalind Franklin and Mary Anning. Learning history and drinking at the same time: it’s the perfect nerdy gift.
Great Women of Science Pint Glass
$30.00
#7. Geeky Chef Cookbook
Ok, this is pretty cool. Yes it takes some work (you know, cooking), but who hasn’t wondered what something tastes like from our favorite fantastical world? This book brings to life dishes from Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, even Super Mario Bros! We have enough beer pints, so might as well make something to go with it right?
The Geeky Chef Cookbook: Real-Life Recipes for Your Favorite Fantasy Foods
$16.99
#8. Toy Brick Mug
You know what Alec Baldwin says: “ABC: Always Be Creating”. Let your creative nerdy side out and make your morning cup of coffee a daily adventure. Throw in a Santa figurine as well, and it’s really the perfect Christmas white elephant gift. (Not technically LEGO, but compatible with it).
Build-on Brick Coffee Mug
$12.90
#9. Gameboy Whiteboard Refrigerator Magnets
We’re wrapping up the list with another nostalgic tech throwback: the Game Boy. Throw these magnets on your fridge, and make it look like the classic device! Now every time you go to grab a snack you can reminisce about Kirby, Metroid and Tetris. Perfect for a bachelor pad or a family home.
FridgeBoy Magnet Set
$24.99