A Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Your Pop Culture-Loving Sweetie

A Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Your Pop Culture-Loving Sweetie

Check out ideas from DC, Marvel, Universal Monsters, Star Wars, and more.

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Image: RSVLTS, Box Lunch, Super 7, Disney Consumer Products

As wise men once sang, “the power of love is a curious thing”—and for that special someone who loves pop culture, finding the perfect gift sometimes has to be a more-than-ordinary quest. Fandom-fueled festivities make my heart sing, and since Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, here’s a pop culture curation of gift ideas!

Read on to see some sweet selections and geeky gear featuring Back to the Future, DC, Marvel, Looney Tunes, Universal Monsters, Star Wars, Disney Princesses, and more!

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“We Belong Dead”

“We Belong Dead”

Frankenstein and the Bride
Image: Super 7

Er—I mean, (Mariah voice) “We belong together.” This Super 7 Universal Monsters lovers set comes in stitched-up heart packaging, and the figures glow in the dark. Find it on Super7.com.

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Skincare by Wayne Enterprises

Skincare by Wayne Enterprises

Uncrate mens skincare and body line
Image: Uncrate/Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Get ready like The Batman with this skincare, body, and Dark Knight lifestyle line from Uncrate.

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Harley Quinn all over

Harley Quinn all over

Harley Quinn print button up
Image: RSVLTS

For the proud Rogues’ Gallery villain in your life. Find it at RSVLTS.

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Steal your partner’s Andor jacket

Steal your partner’s Andor jacket

Andor Shacket
Image: Her Universe | Our Universe

This Our Universe shacket features the Disney+ Star Wars television show logo and the name of the man, the myth, Andor on the back. Find it here.

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WandaVision matching tees

WandaVision matching tees

Wanda and Vision WandaVision matching tees
Image: Box Lunch

These are too creative to be cringe; no matter how you’re standing next to your significant other, the different era couples match up. Find Wanda and Vision at Box Lunch.

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The Infinity (candle) Gauntlet

The Infinity (candle) Gauntlet

infinity gauntlet candles
Image: Marvel

Oh snap! A whole line of candles by Represent inspired by the Infinity Stones! Only bummer is that no gems are included once they melt (thanks, Thanos). Still pretty neat. Find them online.

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Marty McFly Back to the Future III Eastwood look

Marty McFly Back to the Future III Eastwood look

The Eastwood Back to the Future
Image: RSVLTS

The Eastwood sci-fi cowboy look that Marty Mcfly takes on when he time travels way back is the inspiration behind this Back to the Future III button-up from RSVLTS.

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The Muppet Movie vinyl record

The Muppet Movie vinyl record

The Muppet Movie record
Image: iam8bit

For yourRainbow Connection”—buy online here.

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Pretty Disney polka dots

Pretty Disney polka dots

Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck with Polka Dots all over print hoodie
Image: Loungefly

A classic polka dot print that’s cute all over and ties together with an iconic pink bow fit for Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck. This one’s by Loungefly.

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Bugs Bunny loves Lola Bunny

Bugs Bunny loves Lola Bunny

bugs loves lola rsvlts button up
Image: RSVLTS

For the toon who matches your looney, RSVLTS is really killing it with the designs.

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These shades are the Obi-Wan you need

These shades are the Obi-Wan you need

Obi-Wan Kenobi sunglasses
Image: DIFF Eyewear

These Star Wars Kenobi sunglasses by DIFF evoke the Master Jedi and even have his lightsaber design featured on the frame’s temples. Find them here.

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Soak up the light of two suns with these sunglasses

Soak up the light of two suns with these sunglasses

Queen Amidala glasses
Image: DIFF Eyewear

Inspired by Queen Amidala, these glasses evoke romance. Shop for them, as well as other styles from the Star Wars collection, at DIFF.

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For your doll...

For your doll...

Annabelle valentine shirt
Image: WBshop

Perfect for those for whom the spooky never ends. Find it online at the WB Shop.

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Tweety trend

Tweety trend

Popsockets Tweety case
Image: Popsockets

For the recipient who prefers practical and thoughtful tech gifts, Popsockets just released a line of Tweety Bird phone cases with slide-able grips. Find them on the company’s site.

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Trooper Tech

Trooper Tech

Stormtrooper grip
Image: Popsockets

Or if you want tech accessories a little more on the dark side, here’s a Storm Trooper phone grip, also from Popsockets.

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Pink Tatooine twin sunsets

Pink Tatooine twin sunsets

Tatooine sunsets shirt
Image: RSVLTS

Idyllic nostalgia, representing a planet all of Star Wars goes back to. Nab it from RSVLTS.

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Ivy loves Harley

Ivy loves Harley

Harley and Ivy tee
Image: Box Lunch

This Jen Bartel art exclusive can be found at Box Lunch.

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Disney Princess shine

Disney Princess shine

wish necklace, pearl cinderella carriage necklace, aurora earrings
Image: JTV

More traditional Valentine’s Day gift fare can also be geeky for the fairytale fan in your life. Here’s jewelry inspired by Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.

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Backyard Movie Date Essentials

Backyard Movie Date Essentials

Lowes Outdoor movie screening collection
Image: Lowes: Kodak/Gemmy/PoolCandy/Supersonic/Alpine

With lot of recent blockbusters hitting streaming, like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, another safe and distant bet for those not going to the theaters is to make your own Valentine’s backyard date. Here are some selections from Lowe’s to build your own set up.

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Fairest of them all

Fairest of them all

snow white dress
Image: Her Universe

This Snow White cosplay look from Her Universe is available at Hot Topic.

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We love the Scarlet Witch

We love the Scarlet Witch

Scarlet Witch plaid RSVLTS
Image: RSVLTS

Justice for Wanda Maximoff! Check this cozy flannel out from RSVLTS, in that perfect red hue that can break multiverses.

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Let’s hear it for Disney’s sweethearts

Let’s hear it for Disney’s sweethearts

Mickey and Minnie cupid hearts sweater
Image: Her Universe

Six more weeks of winter means a sweater would make a great Valentine’s gift, and this is a cozy one from Her Universe with extended sizes.

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Killer Couple

Killer Couple

Chucky and Tiffany horror love
Image: Hot Topic

Rep Tiffany and Chucky with this tee available at Hot Topic.

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Barbie World

Barbie World

Barbie bed sheets
Image: Cakeworthy

Time to play house with this perfectly pink Barbie ruffle duvet set from Cakeworthy.

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Bat-signal lit

Bat-signal lit

Batman flannel
Image: RSVLTS

Find this Caped Crusader flannel and more DC Comics-inspired gear at RSVLTS.

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The It mug

The It mug

It coffee mug losers
Image: WBshop

For the Stephen King and coffee fan, you can even personalize “loser” names on the other side. Find it here.


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