Gay geeks

Also, a bundle of the first two issues of the Autostraddle print magazine would make a great gift for a gay who likes to read.

And here are some more bookish gifts to consider:

Book lovers are easy to please with a Bookshop.org gift card, sure. This panel understands that, and it’s refreshing to see these viewpoints of the LGBTAQ+ community represented.

There are even just pretty colors; I love my purple PS5 controller, and there are tons of PC mats to choose from.) And, if you want to think a little outside the box, their favorite video game might just have a soundtrack on vinyl you can buy them so they can enjoy the ambiance of the world they enjoy spending time in even when they’re not playing.

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Gifts for TTRPGays

I personally have never met a casual D&D player.

You can go classic with pins, stickers, and magnets — almost every nerd I know has a collection of each — and they won’t break the bank, either. Lastly, David Booher is a comic book writer from Los Angeles.

They talked about how networking in the entertainment industry is the most important task for any industry hopeful. Plus they’re the easiest people to buy gift cards for, because they are practically co-owners of their favorite place to get their geeky things.

Speaking of trinkets, there are also so many fun pins and jewelry that can signal themselves as TTRPG-ers to fellow nerds. Renee Jeske worked for Disney Music Group (DMG) and had to come out as Bi to her boss to participate in this panel. Either because you’re pretty sure your friend already owns every D&D companion guide book on the planet, you have no idea which video games your cousin already has in their library, or you don’t think your partner could fit a single extra book into your home, a lot of these gift suggestions are things to complement their obsession.

Totes that scream their love of books to the world (the Queer Liberation Library is also a great cause, and they have mugs and shirts!). You don’t have to collect Funkos to have a few hanging out on your bookshelf or desk at work!

If you DON’T know what their favorite show is, or are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of merch out there, you could also get them something to hold their fandom goodies.

I personally have D20 earrings I love, but there are also cufflinks, necklaces, tie pins, and more.

Also, if you know this person loves tabletop gaming beyond D&D, there are a ton of other board games you can get for them (and maybe, if you’re into it, play with them) like Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Ticket to Ride, Queen by Midnight, and more!

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Gifts for Fandom-Obsessed Gays

I might be biased when I say this, because I am one, but I think fandom people are among the easiest to shop for.

And, good news for the dice goblin you’re shopping for, there are so many queer dicemakers out there you can support while also feeding a collector’s habit. For example, I’m obsessed with my The Last of Us PS5 controller; and I have my eyes on that TLOU PC gaming mat, too. It’s my pride and joy and I love updating it so much.

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