2011 Gamer Girl Gift Guide

Portal presents, gadget gifts, Minecraft merch and more!

It's that time of the year again; time to give thanks that you have an amazing girlfriend or wife who is into the same geekery and nerdity that you are... and put that thanks into action in the form of sweet, sweet gifts. Or, if you're a lady yourself, and a fan of the computerized games the kids are so fond of these days, it's time to give the right hints to the person who hangs their stocking next to yours.

Guys, if you're so lucky to be graced with the company of a girl who likes gaming, comics and movies with swords, it's your duty to stoke her nerdy desires and help make sure she never, ever stops caring about Achievement Points, leveling up her Snorlax, learning about science, running from Creepers, or imagining a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In short, it's your job to feed her addiction and make it grow.

Or, if you haven't hit the geek jackpot and you're looking to ply your lady with gifts that will turn her to the dark side (light side?), most of the products here will work for n00bs as well as seasoned gamers. In any case, we're here to help.

In this guide you'll find suggestions on an array of game-and-geek-related products from all corners of the nerd world. We've grouped them into sections with pseudo-witty titles, but make sure you read through each section and peruse each picture, as some of them contain more than one product.

We didn't include consoles specifically because hardcore gamer girls most likely already own their system of choice (and if they don't, you probably already have a good clue what they want). But we do mention some lovely co-op games you can fire up and enjoy with each other. Gaming is togetherness.

We couldn't pack everything into this guide (good Lord there are a lot of nerdy products these days!), but we picked some of our favorites to help you on your quest (You just leveled up by reading this paragraph). Be sure to explore the websites listed in this guide for even more wonderfully geeky products, and get crackin'! The holidays draw near.

…Some amazing Portal items for the Aperture scientist on your list. If your girl is (rightfully) nuts about Portal, we've picked some prizes to reinforce her excellent behavior. Glados would be so proud.

Although we're not sure these are car-functional , these plush Portal Fuzzy Dice from ThinkGeek.com are still pretty adorable, and could just as easily decorate the office, dorm or home. Or hook her up with the Aperture Science Tank Top from GlitchGear.com.

To keep her warm in the absence of luscious cake, give her the Portal 2 Test Candidate Hoodie from ThinkGeek.com… it's perfect for those cold winter nights in the lab. If your gamer girl isn't yet a fan of Portal, get her the Portal 2 game from GameStop.com and introduce her to the joy of science. In addition to being an excellent single player experience, and one of the funniest games around, it's got a robust co-op experience (that's completely different from the single player) for awesome couple gaming!

If the Force is with the girl on your shopping list, we have a few sure-fire recommendations. Stay on target… stay on target!

Although there are more than a few Star Wars shirts in the world, we are in love with the Star Wars: A New Pixel shirt from WeLoveFine.com. Combining 8-bit sensibilities with the original Episode IV poster, it's perfect for the gamer girl who also loves Luke and the gang. And to go along with it, why not impress with Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-rays from Amazon.com? She'll open it and say "I love you," and you will respond with "I know," and she'll respect your Empire reference and love you all the more.

Give the gift of nostalgia, updated to include everyone's favorite droid R2-D2! Star Wars Operation from ThinkGeek.com is awesome for that droid-lover on your list who gets nostalgic playing board games we grew up with. Or for the Star Wars nerd who also likes drinking games… if that exists. It gets a lot harder after the third shot.

What little girl didn't fantasize about helping to save the universe as Princess Leia? Help her keep the dream going with the Death Star Approaching T-shirt from WeLoveFine.com. Pair it with the Star Wars Rebel Pilot Headphones from ThinkGeek.com for a Rebel Alliance one-two punch that will make you look much better than the scoundrel you are.

If your lady is into adorable, collectible figures and Wookiees, give her a Funko Flocked Vinyl Chewbacca Figure from Amazon.com. This particular figure started as a Comic-Con exclusive collectible (that's why it's fuzzy!), but there are tons more Funko figures on Amazon from all walks of geekery, so if Chewie isn't her thing, there's a lot more to choose from. Just search "Funko vinyl" and see all the possibilities.

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