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Holiday Gift Guide 2008
What to get the movie lover in your life this holiday season? So many DVDs, so little creativity though some new special-edition discs and boxed sets are indeed irresistible.
From the no-brainers (Blu-Ray is here for good, folks!) to priceless and obscure treasures (Darth Vader toaster anyone?), we bring you 32 cool gift ideas for your film-obsessed friends and family members.
Darth Vader Toaster
Perfect For: 'Star Wars' diehards who want to eat Darth Vader for breakfast -- yes, the toaster looks like Vader's helmet AND it singes Darth's likeness onto your bread product of choice. The Force is strong with this one.
What It Costs: $54.99
Where to Get It: StarWars.com
StarWars.com
'Twilight' Jewelry
Perfect For: Anyone for whom five viewings of the movie is not enough -- and for whom joining the cult of the undead is not an option.
What It Costs: $99.99
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
Alternative: 'Twilight' Christmas ornaments
Amazon.com
James Bond Spy Gifts
Perfect For: Dads, brothers and aspiring international men of mystery can get their 007 on with the sunglasses, watches, phones, cars and cufflinks (rocket launchers not included) that Bond wears in the various films.
What They Cost: $21.95 (SIM card, for stealing data) to $265,000 (Aston Martin DBS, for high-speed chases on the autobahn)
Where to Get Them: JamesBondLifestyle.com
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'Watchmen' Graphic Novel
Perfect For: Comics lovers who can't wait for the super-cool-looking movie adaptation to hit theaters in March. Note: If they've ever wondered aloud "But who watches the Watchmen?" they either need two copies or already have three.
What It Costs: $11.99
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Tickets to the Sundance Film Festival
Perfect For: The ultimate movie buff who appreciates indies and celebrity sightings in equal measure. Moment of bliss with Keira Knightley not guaranteed.
What They Cost: Prices vary
Where to Get Them: Sundance.org
Alternative: Tickets to Lebowski Fest
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Remote Control Wall-E
Perfect For: Pixar fans, and anyone who prefers robots to human company. He dances, plays music and has the saddest eyes in the universe. Wall-eeeee!
What It Costs: $289.95
Where to Get It: DisneyShopping.Go.com
Alternative: Motorized talking Eve doll
DisneyShopping.Go.com
'Christmas Story' Leg Lamp
Perfect For: Your old man (particularly if he's divorced or single), or anyone who appreciates a nice slice of nostalgia. We recommend including glue as well.
What It Costs: $139.99 (full size) or $36.99 (20")
Where to Get It: RedRiderLamps.com
RedRiderLamps.com
Blu-Ray Player
Perfect For: The movie lover who would rather invest in his/her home theater than venture to the Cineplex, yet still watches plain ole DVDs.
What It Costs: $278.54
Where to Get It: WalMart.com
WalMart.com
'Casablanca' Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)
Perfect For: The cinephile who insists, "They just don't make them like they used to." Also, the proud new recipient of that Blu-Ray player (see previous slide).
What It Costs: $41.49
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
Alternative: 'Casablanca' Ultimate Collector's Edition (Standard)
Amazon.com
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