Our gift idea yesterday was for gaming t-shirts that feature all of our favorite characters, no matter if you’re an Nintendo fan or you’ve got PlayStation on the brain. Gaming is such a huge niche now that tons of very artistic people love producing unique fan art and collectibles that are inspired by their games. Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade or designed goods, which is a great place to shop if you’re looking to get your gamer something that’s unique and handmade. Some of the stuff you can find there include things like custom 3DS cases, unique wall art, or even earrings.
The best part is since everything is handmade, you’re actually supporting a fellow gamer! There’s way more gift ideas to be found on Etsy than can be discussed in a single post, but here’s a short collection of ideas and handmade goods that might be an interesting gift for the gamer in your life.
Jewelry
Everyone loves to express their interests, that’s why charm bracelets and earrings are popular. Jewelry makes a great gift for a close friend or girl/boyfriend, so if your significant other is a gamer, why not consider some of the unique stuff you can find on Etsy? Check out these handmade pieces of jewelry. These are just a few things we found while browsing.
Just a quick look at some of the stuff we’ve featured here, we have piranha plant earrings, a turnip pendant, Mario & Peach bobby pins, a Player 1 & Player 2 ring set, navi fairy pendant or bracelet, and a set of NES cufflinks. Of course each of these only barely scratches the jewelry category for handmade items, but each one is uniquely related to series that gamers have long held in high regard.
Custom Posters
Posters have always been a huge part of gaming culture. From pulling the middle inserts of the latest issue of Nintendo Power to getting free posters as your Club Nintendo reward for the year, many gamers love custom wall art. Thankfully there are a ton of great artists on Etsy who produce some of the best fan art and game-inspired posters you’ll see. Check these out:
Custom Decals & Skins
With today’s world of technology, everyone has a phone or laptop. Most phones and laptops look the same. Decals are a great way to customize anything and they make great gifts for gamers who are fans of a particular franchise. Is your best friend’s favorite Pokemon Gengar? There’s a decal for that. Check out these nifty decals below.
Wii U Daily Gift-A-Day Giveaway
This post is part of our Gift-A-Day giveway that we announced earlier this week. Each day until December 21 we’ll be posting one unique gift idea for any gamers in your life, including yourself! We know how hard it can be to get something for the gamer who has everything, so we’re hoping to make that a little easier this holiday season. Prizes include Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, GameCube controllers, amiibo, and even some special surprises we’ll reveal in our live hangout when we announce winners.
Enter below for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on December 22 in a live hangout, where winners will be matched with their prizes. For a look at some of the things we’ll be giving away that day, check out the original announcement post.