The best (and most amazing) gifts to give this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air, and when it comes to nerdy couples, there are much better ways than to say it with flowers. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, io9 gathered its experts to come up with a fun list of merchandise inspired by some of your favorite franchises, from Star Wars of Godzilla to let your valentine know how you feel about this year.

Gifts between $10 and $20

The New World Trade Paperback

The New World Trade Paperback ($13)

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to cozy up to Heather Moore, Clayton Cowles, and Tom Muller’s psychedelic sci-fi comic about two people who meet and fall in love in the post-Civil War II United States? These are equal parts Mad Max and Romeo and Juliet and especially prophetic given the historical events we can’t seem to get rid of.

Kpop Demon Hunters Rujinu Two Color Mug

KPop Demon Hunters Two-Tone Rujinu Mug ($17)

You’ve got to love a commodity that’s so specific that it’s locked into one small but meaningful moment in a movie full of them. This ‘Rujinu’ mug recalls the scene in KPop Demon Hunters when a fan decided that Rumi and Jinu were meant for each other – before the star couple even knew it – with an adorable portmanteau nickname to match. Your Valentine’s coffee break will be golden every time.

Stranger Things Two Tone Let's Take This To The Max Mug

Stranger Things Two-Tone Let’s Take This to the Max Mug ($17)

There’s always a hill to run down, and that means you’ll need something to drink. Whether it’s coffee, milk or something more, this Strange things a glass will show you and your partner that you are in this together, even if one of you is currently being chased in your dreams by a monster from hell.

The Princess Bride Deluxe Limited Edition

The Princess Bride Deluxe Limited Edition ($18)

It has extra sharpness The Princess Bride now that Rob Reiner is no longer with us, William Goldman’s 1973 fantasy novel remains a romantic favorite. Even fans who are already familiar with the amazing, wonder-filled adventures of Westley and Princess Buttercup will be delighted to receive this special edition, which features dramatic spray-patterned edges and a gold foil cover, making for a true memento of true love.

Super7 Godzilla Plush (Valentine's Day Pink) and Gift Card

Super7 Godzilla Plush (Valentine’s Pink) and Gift Card ($18)

Tell your loved one that your heart is the size of the king of all monsters himself with this adorable pink Godzilla plush. It even comes with an accompanying card that’s suitably fun for the occasion!

Gifts between $20 and $30

Nana 25th Anniversary Edition Volume 1

Nana 25th Anniversary Edition Volume 1 ($20)

Nana the fans, including the current company, are crazy. Our love language is spreading the good word of Ai Yazawa’s manga, the best shojo manga of all time. Like crabs in a barrel, you too can tap into the longing and pain that only the most confused adult novel can discern between two women caught between their loyalties to each other, their hearts, and the bonds that excite them.

My Bloody Valentine Collector's Edition 4k Blu Ray

My Bloody Valentine Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-Ray ($20)

On Valentine’s Day, most people probably want to watch a romance, and there are plenty of them to choose from. What is definitely less is the classic horror movies set on the holiday. Really, there is only that. And a remake. But go with the original.

R2 Lvu and R2 Ino Valentine's Day Droid Factory Figure Set

R2-LVU and R2-INO Star Wars Droid Factory Figure Set for Valentine’s Day ($27)

Few things in Star Wars are cuter than an astromech droid. So what better way to say « I love you » and have your partner say « I know » than with this expensive set of droids? It’s all about sharing the love, especially since their names are literally R2-LVU and R2-INO.

Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Ewok (Valentine's Edition)

Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Ewok (Valentine’s Edition) ($28)

Love is literally in the air for this perfectly pink Ewok, ready to play the part of your cupid from a galaxy far, far away, which comes with a matching BD-Droid as well as a heart-shaped gift card. And if your Valentine is a coin-in-a-box collector? It’s pink too!

Gifts over $30

Shannon Wilde Smith's Meet Cute Art series

Shannon Wilde Smith’s Meet Cute Art Series ($35)

Every couple has that story of how they met. Their « meets sweet ». Artist Shannon Wilde Smith captured some of that with this adorable series that shows us some of the most famous couples in film and television history. This is an older series (published under Wilde’s pen name, Nan Lawson), so there are only a few left, but it’s still a great way to convey that unforgettable feeling of budding romance.

Dan Da Dan Group Opening T-Shirt

Dan Da Dan Group Opening T-Shirt ($40)

Love comes in many forms and when it comes Dan Yes Danthat might be an understatement. Whatever your romantic preference, the t-shirt centered on the main four of the yokai team showcases a spectrum of love and will remind you of how good that initial beginning was.

Lego Ideas Love Birds

Lego Ideas Love Birds ($50)

This beautiful Lego set depicts two birds sharing an intimate moment on a small blossoming tree. But here’s the sweet result of all this: why not make it even sweeter by building it with your loved one for a Valentine’s date?

Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch From Mercury Suletta Mercury & Miorine Rembran Figure

Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran Figure ($55)

Gundam mobile suit is no stranger to romance, but the one that has redefined the series in recent times is hers Revolutionary girl-similar love story between Suleta and Miorine. While reviewing one of the better new ones Gundam shows is certainly a time-consuming way to spend Valentine’s Day, if you’ve never watched it, for those in the ballpark, you can honor their star-crossed romance by making sure those sweet figures are never apart until the day you die.

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