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What to buy

NERDCOREThe new Star Wars movie opens Dec. 15, which

means a wave of new merchandise has been on store shelves for weeks. But don’t forget

Harry Potter fans, comic book readers, and that

freak and geek in your life. Here’s a list of 10 geek gifts — from an ugly Christmas sweater to fine art — that only a dementor wouldn’t love.

— KIRK BAIRD, BLADE STAFF WRITER

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‘Harry Potter’ StockingGive that Harry Pot-ter fan a magical gift for holidays to come with this 19-inch tall Harry Potter stocking that features all four Hogwarts Houses and the Hogwarts Crest. Candy or coal are optional. $14.99, Thinkgeek.com.

Alien Ovomorph Egg Cookie Jar

A frightening recreation of the “facehugger” egg in the Alien movies, this 9½-inch tall and 5½-inch diameter ceramic cookie jar will keep cookies fresh and safe from all but the bravest Cookie Monsters. $39.99, Thinkgeek.com.

‘Freaks and Geeks’ Complete SeriesCelebrate geekdom early-’80s style in this complete collection of the short-lived but brilliant TV series about the perils of high school from the perspective of the outcasts. $43.99, Blu-Ray, Target. The set pairs well with this T-shirt, “The A.V. Club,” that celebrates the geeks in Freaks and Geeks. Only to be worn by someone “super cool.” $15, Etsy.com/shop/fruitsnackclub.

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Porg PlushThe latest Star Wars film isn’t even out yet and already the cute-as-can-be penguin-like Porg are hot holiday items for Jedi of all ages. These plush porgs are fuzzy and make noises. And they are not Ewoks. $19.99, Target.

Sphero — R2-D2 App-Enabled DroidSphero’s rolling ball BB-8 was a huge hit as an App-enabled droid. Now the orig-inal cute droid at nearly 7 inches tall gets its chance to roll around a room and make all your favor-ite R2-D2 noises. The recommended min-imum age is 8, but there is no recom-mended maximum age. $179.99, Best Buy.

Marvel Unlimited subscriptionFanboys and fangirls can read about The X-Men, The Avengers, Spider-Man, and many more super-heroes long before they were on the big screen, as well as their current adven-tures, with this year-long subscription to much of Marvel’s vast library. $9.99 a month or $69 for the year, Marvel.com/comics/unlimited.

Funko POP! Movies: PennywiseStraight from the block-buster film adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel It, the POP! version of the bloodthirsty clown Pennywise is perfect for any desk as a 3.75-inch vinyl figure. Don’t get left holding the boat — It is al-ready tough to find. $9.99, Books-A-Million; LIMITED STOCK.

Batman Ice Cube TrayBatman often serves his justice ice cold. And now so can you with this ice cube tray that freezes water and juice into a dozen Batman symbols, turning that “Why so serious?” cocktail into the perfect Bat Drink. $9.99, Bed Bath & Beyond.

Brian Rood artThe Monroe painter has a collection of fine art featuring Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Disney, Marvel, and now The Walking Dead on his website, as well as storybooks for all of the Star Wars films, includ-ing the upcoming Episode VIII. Price varies, Brianrood.com.

Atari Christmas Jumper / Ugly SweaterTake someone’s holiday to a new level of 8-bit joy with the Atari Christmas Sweater. Available in range of sizes from 2XS to XXXL. Have you worn Atari today? $49.99, Amazon.com.