Having been a huge
Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan for a long time, I have been meaning to compile a list of cool Buffy-themed gift ideas. Of course, I found that it was impossible to choose only 9 things, so I may compile additional lists dedicated to each Buffy character in the future. Personally, I don't own many Buffy items aside from a couple of t-shirts and the
Complete Buffy Series on DVD. I did recently buy #9 on this list and just had to be sure I included it, as it has a pretty high cool factor for a Buffy geek like me.
1. Demons of the Hellmouth: A Guide for Slayers by Rupert Giles - This illustrated guide is written by award-winning author,
Nancy Holder, from the point of view of Buffy's watcher, Rupert Giles. I have enjoyed many Buffy and Angel tie-in novels by Holder in the past. This unique book includes handwritten notes from Buffy and Willow, which will surely be appreciated by true Buffy fans.
Another book to consider along these lines is
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Monster Book by Christopher Golden, another well-known Buffy tie-in novelist.
2. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Canvas Print - This canvas print is offered in a modest 18"x12" size, but the artwork is still impressive. It depicts Buffy's character towards the end of the series when she was more mysterious and dark, rather than the younger bright-eyed school girl version. This would make an affordable, but unique Buffy-themed gift, as it is currently priced at under $30 including the cost of shipping.
3. The Sunnydale High Yearbook - This book, written by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder, includes 32 full-color pages of your favorite Buffy high school moments. It is a great way to mark the major milestone of graduation for both the show's characters and the show. I just ordered a very good used copy of this book for myself and can't wait to receive it. New copies of this 1999 yearbook are still available to purchase for gift-giving.
4. Buffy 12" Angel Statue - This statue created by artist, Steve Varner, shows Angel with sword in hand. I believe this is the moment when Angelus transforms back into Angel right before Buffy is forced to kill him. This defining moment changed Buffy's character forever. This limited edition sculpture comes with a certificate of authenticity on the base.
5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine Cover Print - Did you know there was an official Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine? This is a poster print of the premiere issue's cover from March 2002. Just pop it into a basic frame and this print is ready for gift-giving!
6. The Magic Box Artist T-Shirt - I actually own a different Magic Box t-shirt, but am considering buying this one too. This colorful design was created by independent artist, Jazz Beitler, and reads: 'Magic Box - Your One-Stop Spot to Shop for all your Occult Needs', followed by the store's address and phone number. Likely, only Buffy fans will recognize what the Magic Box is, which adds to the appeal. This shirt design is available on a variety of t-shirt and hoodie styles with many colors to choose from.
7. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Shower Curtain - If you are seeking the unexpected Buffy-themed gift, this is it! This is a tastefully done shower curtain depicting a more mature slayer that includes the verbiage about the chosen one at the bottom. This gift is a must for the die-hard Buffy fan who has everything.
8. Spike's Leather Trench Coat - This is a genuine leather trench coat inspired by the one worn by Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you would like to treat a Buffy fan in your life to something special, this is the perfect gift idea. The sizes range from X-Small to XXX-Large, so it would make a great gift for a man or a woman.
9. Buffy: The Making of a Slayer - As previously mentioned, I own this book by Nancy Holder. It is a wonderful gift for any Buffy fan because it is much more than just a book. Commemorating the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series' 15th anniversary, in addition to a hardcover book filled with more than 120 images, this gift includes the 13 artifacts pictured above. All of this is presented in a beautiful slipcase also shown above. The cool factor of the artifacts is pretty high and would delight any Buffy fan.
What
Buffy the Vampire Slayer gift ideas would you add to this list? Tell us in a
comment here and we may include it in our next Buffy-themed list.
