Wednesday Wants: Geeky Gifts for Dad

I dont know if I would be the geek I am today if it wasn't for my geeky Dad.  Whether he was teaching me how to read off of a Kool Aid Man comic book, letting me play Atari and my favorite MS-DOS game Castle Adventure, or building something that involved saws and wires in the garage, it is clear the seeds of geekdom were sowed early.  Buying him geeky gifts is something I always look forward to.  I am not big on overt geeky displays like spiderman ties or a star trek robes.  I think the more subtle you are with geeky gifts, the more likely the recipient will be to use said gift.  Here are a few classic Dad gift ideas with a geeky twist.

Darth Vader and Son book by Jeffrey Brown at Amazon.com

I am not a dad, a son, nor do I have any kids, but this book always brings tears to my eyes is just so dang cute and sincere.  Jeffrey Browns sequel, "Daddy's Little Princess" is unfortunately not out yet for Christmas 2012 (WHY??), but is coming soon!

LittleBits Holiday Kit at littlebits.com

For the Dad that likes to tinker.  These electronic components easily snap together with magnets to perform cool functions.  The website has a directory of project ideas and you can buy more components individually on the website to expand off of this starter kit.

Star Trek Logo Cufflinks at amazon.com

My dad was a huge Star Trek fan and religiously taped every episode on VHS, even through Voyager and Enterprise when he would complain about it not being very good.  There is quite a good selection of nerdy cufflinks out there for the more mainstream geek fare, like Star Wars and Marvel.  Also, there is a matching tie bar.

The Zombie Survival Guide at amazon.com

My dad isnt into Zombies, but I imagine some are, and I am sure you would like your dad to survive right?  You can pair this gift with a nice paracord bracelet and your Dad will be more than ready for the Zombie apocalypse.

Ethanol Molecule Flask at Think Geek

For the responsible drinker geeky scientist Dad.  Flasks are another thing that can be easily personalized, so you can put whatever geeky thing you want on it.  Just be careful with copyright images!

Geek Dad project book at Think Geek

For the Dad that still has kids at home.  This is a good gift if you are a geeky kid without a geeky parent.  Help your Dad become the geek you've always wanted him to be!

Zombie Terrarium at etsy store FaerieNest

Terrariums are great gifts for your Dad's desk.  This is a zombie version, but terrariums are easy to make with a few supplies from your local craft store and the right miniatures.  An online search for "[insert geeky thing of choice here] miniature" should be all the start you need!

Happy gifting!