2016 Holiday Buyer’s Guide: Movies

Chris Tilly
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With the holiday’s upon us, you might be wondering what to buy the film fan in your life. This year, rather than getting them a DVD or Blu-ray, why not be a bit more creative and buy stuff inspired by or based on those movies? And to save you from having to scour the shelves for great gear, we’ve listed 15 of the best items below. From affordable bargains to mid-range gems to seriously expensive — and seriously awesome — movie memorabilia. And if their interests aren’t just limited to films, why not check out our Gaming and TV guides while you’re at it!

Under $50: Gifts for Casual Fans

Disney Moana Figure Play Set

Price: $24.95 / £22.99

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Moana the movie revolves around a young girl setting sail on a dangerous high seas journey to save her people, and with the Moana play-set you can create your very own adventure. The pack features 10 replica figures, including the adorable youngster of the title, and demigod Maui, who is voiced by Dwayne Johnson in the film. Buy here.

Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto Necklace

Price: $34.00 / £35

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To pull off the ‘Sorcerer Supreme’ look you need a big cloak and an even bigger ego. But to tie your Doctor Strange ensemble together you’ll need this ‘Eye of Agamotto’ necklace, which is made from zinc alloy, painted gold, and may or may not bestow magical powers on its wearer. Buy here.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 31″ K-2SO Action Figure

Price: $34.00 / £34.99

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K-2SO is set to be one of the most popular characters in the first of the Star Wars standalone flicks. A former Imperial security droid, he’s been programmed by the rebels, and as voiced by Alan Tudyk, promises to provide many of Rogue One’s lighter moments. This replica action figure stands 31” tall and features seven points of articulation. Buy here.

Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Stones Replicas

Price: $35.00 / £28.89

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These aren’t just replicas of Marvel’s Infinity Stones, but replicas that actually light up! Cast using a pigmented resin and with an LED module hidden in the base of the stone that lasts for 24 hours, you can choose from blue, yellow, red, purple, orange or green. Or better still, beat both The Collector and Thanos to the punch by buying all six. Buy here.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them LEGO Dimensions Story Pack

Price: $49.99 / £32.99

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If you enjoyed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, you can now play the movie via the LEGO Dimensions Story Pack. Mystical creatures like Niffler, Swooping Evil and Bowtruckle have been let loose in New York City and it’s your job to capture them using a variety of spells over six action-packed levels of game-play. Buy here.

$50-$100: Gifts for Superfans

Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Wooden Baseball Bat

Price: $69.88 / £N/A

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From the most sick and twisted comic book movie of the summer comes this baseball bat which is very much not used to hit baseballs. A screen-accurate version of Harley Quinn’s iconic weapon, the bat is 82cm long, weighs 900g, has ‘Good Night’ emblazoned on its side, and is ideal for bonking members of the Suicide Squad on the head. Buy here.

Deadpool Leather Jacket

Price: $99 / £69.30

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If you want to follow in the footsteps of the Merc With the Mouth, look no further than this awesome jacket that’s based on his crime-fighting outfit. Made from PU leather and featuring a viscose lining, the coat comes in Deadpool’s red and black costume colours, with a stylish snap-tab collar. Buy here.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Scarif Shoretrooper Statue Set

801015 $109.99 / £119.99

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Ever since we first spied them in the Rogue One trailer, we’ve been excited about the Shoretroopers. And fans will soon be able to get their hands on replicas to create living room adventures in the Star Wars universe. These 1/10 scale figures feature multiple arm and weapon parts, and can be ordered now for delivery in May. Buy here.

Wonder Woman Collectible Figure

Price: $149.99 / £N/A

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This stunning figure of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice brings Diana Prince to life in incredibly detailed fashion. Standing 9.8” high, it features flexible hair, interchangeable hands, a sword, a shield, and of course WW’s magic Lasso of Truth. Buy here.

Maui and Moana Limited Edition Figurine

Price: $179.95 / £120

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More Moana, this time in the shape of a beautifully sculptured figurine which features both the title character and her big buddy Maui. The latter has incredibly detailed tattoos and is carrying a huge fishhook. The pair of them stand 10” high if you include the sturdy base. But be quick; the figurine comes in a limited edition of only 1,700. Buy here.

$200 and Up: Gifts for the Extreme Fan

Doctor Strange Sixth Scale Figure

Price: $234.99 / £N/A

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More Strange memorabilia, this time in the shape of a large (31cm tall) statue modelled on Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sorcerer Supreme. The figure features more than 30 points of articulation, a variety of interchangeable hands, a magnetically attachable ‘Cloak of Levitation’ and a bunch of mystical artefacts, including the good Doctor’s aforementioned Eye of Agamatto. Buy here.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Replica

Price: $324.95 / £449.99

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Now this is a genuinely magical piece of kit — an intricately designed castle that brings to life Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The replica is made of cold cast porcelain atop a large wooden base, and weighs a whopping 16 pounds. Ideal for the geeky muggle in your life. Buy here.

Star Wars LEGO Death Star

Price: $499.99 / £399.99

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If you like both Star Wars and LEGO, why are you reading this when you could be playing with the LEGO Death Star? The set features over 4,000 pieces which when assembled make up the imperial conference chamber, Emperor Palpatine’s throne room, the trash compactor, a turbo laser with spring-loaded shooters, and much, much more. The set also includes 23 mini-figures featuring characters both good and bad. Buy here.

Star Trek: Beyond Starfleet Survival Suit Jacket

Price: $575 / £N/A

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Be the coolest kid in space with this ‘Starfleet Survival Suit Jacket’ which has been made using references and measurements taken from the screen-used production assets on Star Trek Beyond. The panels feature a rubberised texture pattern and the Starfleet arrowhead insignia which has been cast in rubber and finished in silver. Pre-order available now for early 2017 delivery. Buy here.

Ghostbusters Proton Pack Kit

Price: $600 / £N/A

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Back in 1984, the Ghostbusters created Proton Packs to bust ghosts. And now you can craft your own life-size replica to go after the likes of Slimer, Gozer, Zulu and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Made of fibreglass, with internal metal armature, the Proton Pack is duplicated from screen-used production assets, and is available for pre-order now. Buy here.

So those are our movie picks, but make sure you check out our TV and Gaming recommendations too.

Chris Tilly
Freelance writer. At this point my life is a combination of 1980s horror movies, Crystal Palace football matches, and episodes of I'm Alan Partridge. The first series. When he was in the travel tavern. Not the one after.