10 super great gifts for Marvel fans
The holidays are coming, and this year you've got the power to make the season extra bright by gifting that special someone the perfect present. But with great power comes great responsibility, and finding the right gift for everyone can be quite the challenge. CBS Essentials has assembled a list of great gift ideas for the Marvel fans in your life, so you can smash the rest of your holiday shopping. (See what we did there?)
From subtler stocking stuffer ideas (such as a Captain America pizza cutter or a bottle opener inspired by Thor's hammer) to more obvious collectibles (like the Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Lego set) there's a gift out there to make your recipient say, "I still believe in heroes." In other words, we're talking about you -- you would be the hero in this scenario.
With shipping delays looming over the holiday season in parts of the country, some of these gifts may not arrive in time for Christmas. If you're looking to get something Marvel-related under the tree on time, a gift card to a popular retailer on this list, such as Amazon, is an easy way to save the day.
Be sure to check out CBS Essentials' other gift guides to shop for everyone from Disney lovers to Squishmallows fiends. Meantime, here are 10 super great gift ideas for Marvel fans this holiday season.
Monopoly: Marvel Avengers edition
This classic board game gets a heroic makeover in the Marvel Avengers edition. Marvel fans will appreciate the shift from buying properties to drafting heroes onto your team, including Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Hero Iron Spider and more. Play as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Marvel's Black Widow or Hawkeye with 12 Marvel character tokens to choose from.
Monopoly: Marvel Avengers edition, $32
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" Groot mini magnetic shoulder plush
This little plush of Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" will be the star of the holidays. Place the magnetic fabric disc on your shoulder under your shirt to hold Groot in place.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" Groot mini magnetic shoulder plush, $20
Lego Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle
Build the famous final battle from "Avengers: Endgame" with the help of Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Thanos and a Chitauri warrior. Construct on-screen sites such as Iron Man's lab, the Avengers' meeting area, a prison cell and a truck that opens to reveal a time-traveling machine.
Lego Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle, $69
Thor's hammer bottle opener
Bring the God of Thunder's power to every party with this bottle opener inspired by Thor's MCU hammer. With the attached keychain, this gadget is easily portable, but will also make for a great display on your kitchen counter. Just make sure you're worthy of wielding it, as reviewer Steven C. jokes:
"I was super excited to use my new bottle opener but was severely disappointed when I couldn't pick it up. It literally was sitting on my front porch for 8 days, I just couldn't pick it up off the floor. I don't get why a bottle opener would be so heavy..."
Thor's hammer bottle opener, $16 (regularly $17)
Funko Pop! "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Hulk
This bobblehead Funko Pop! figurine of Hulk from "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is sure to be a smash hit for any Marvel fan. This Hulk figurine stands at just under 4 inches tall and is a great choice to kick off or continue assembling a Funko Pop! Marvel collection. This figurine is available for $16 at Amazon, but depending on where you live, Walmart's $20 Hulk may arrive sooner.
Funko Pop! "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Hulk, $16
Funko Pop! Marvel Holiday Spider-Man
Or swing into the spirit of the holidays with this gingerbread-style Spider-Man Funko Pop! bobblehead. Gingey Spidey stands at 4.75 inches tall to make its festive presence known wherever you display it.
Funko Pop! Marvel Holiday Spider-Man, $22
Marvel superhero illusion lamp
This 3D illusion lamp comes with three interchangeable light plates that display Marvel superhero-inspired designs. The lamp itself is dimmable and features 16 color options. This lamp is remote-controlled and touch-operated, and can be charged via USB or powered by AA batteries (not included).
Marvel superhero illusion lamp, $29
The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gift the first-ever, fully authorized history of Marvel Studios' creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the ultimate Marvel fan in your life. This two-volume, foil-stamped, cloth-hardcover set will certainly outshine any old coffee table book. The story is told by the producers, writers, directors, concept artists, VFX artists, cast, and crew involved in the MCU's creation and features more than 200 interviews, never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes photography and archival production material. The book also includes personal photos and memorabilia from cast and crew.
The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, $120 (regularly $150)
Marvel's Captain America Shield pizza cutter
If you're searching for a gift for an absolute hero in the kitchen, this Captain America shield pizza cutter could be just the thing. The pizza cutter has a sharp, steel blade with a durable plastic handle and is dishwasher safe for quick and easy slicing and clean up.
Marvel's Captain America Shield pizza cutter, $14
Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet
This 590-piece set from Lego allows you to recreate the Infinity Gauntlet with your own two hands in great detail. The result boasts movable fingers, vibrantly colored Infinity Stones, and a descriptive tablet attached to the base. This Lego Infinity Gauntlet -- intended to be built by adults -- will make for an awe-inspiring Avengers display.
Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet, $56 (regularly $70)
