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Gift Guide for the Geek Goddess

I can talk about geeks, because I am/was one. Back in the day I used to be the only female in an office filled with male developers. It wasn’t weird, that’s just how the tech landscape looked. My desk was filled with toys (and it still is) and if there was something new to try out I was right there.

Today I am paying homage to my roots as a geek and have chosen a few gifts that gets my geek juices flowing.

This year I discovered Funko… and it is a horrible temptation for someone like me. There is DC, Marvel, Disney and everything else that you could possibly desire. So, let me start off with the Mickeys – because it is the year of Mickey afterall.

You can get Funkos on Takealot and at selected stationery stores. I didn’t add the Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse Funkos, because I’m not too fond of them.

  1. Funko Pen Disney: Mickeys 90th Anniversary
  2. Funko Pop! Disney: Mickeys 90th Anniversary – Conductor Mickey
  3. Funko Pop! Classic Disney: Mickey Mouse
  4. Funko Pop! Disney: Mickeys 90th Anniversary – Apprentice Mickey
  5. Funko Pop! Disney: Kingdom Hearts

It wouldn’t be a real list without at least one comic related item…

“Because no matter how small an act of kindness or generosity or simple positivity you put out into the world, it will make a difference.”
—Wonder Woman comic

  1. I am the ultimate DC fan girl – because the Justice League & DC Universe has the only female superhero that matters, Wonder Woman. If I had this Funko she would have a place of honour on my desk.
  2. One thing that drives me up the walls is the situation with cables and all the devices that need to be charged… seemingly at the same time. I would love a Snüg Mouse Pad with Wireless Charger that will just sit on my desk charging my phone while I work. 2019 is the year where I want less cable frustrations – seriously!

There is something about being a geek with your head in the stars… This list wouldn’t be complete without something from Lush South Africa.

  1. Shoot for the stars – honey-scented stardust to grant all her heart’s desires. Fair trade organic cocoa butter stars is just the icing in this fizzer.
  2. American Cream Perfume – vanilla with a hint of strawberry and subtle floral notes
  3. Coalface facial soap – simply to wash the day off her face

There is but one place on planet earth that I call my true home. It is a place so magical that it can only be where all of Africa comes together! If you love Jozi as much as I do, you would want to get your hands on something from Love Jozi…

    1. The Love Jozi Skyline wrapped around a candle holder, filled with a black patchouli scented candle.
    2. City map tote – A heavyweight, double-sided lined canvas Tote Bag.

    “A deal is a promise and a promise is unbreakable.”
    —Diana reminds Steve, Wonder Woman movie

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A Superhero for Women – Wonder Woman

It is no secret that my all time favourite superhero is Wonder Woman, the daughter of Zeus that was raised by the warrior Amazons.

When she made her appearance in Batman vs Superman last year I turned to hubby and said, “When the Wonder Woman movie comes out, we going”. Well, the movie came out last week and we saw it the same day in 3D on IMAX.

It was amazing!

I’ve seen every superhero movie from both Marvel and DC comics. We are the people that don’t miss superhero movies… and somehow I married a guy that thinks Spiderman and the Flash walks on water 😀

Just to reiterate, Wonder Woman was the best superhero movie E.V.E.R. She is strong, fearless, relatable and just the best thing since sliced bread.

How could she not have had more movies like Superman or Batman?

The Wonder Woman character has had a TV movie… way back in the 70s. She hasn’t really been on screen in a series either – whilst Supergirl has had her own series, Batman and Superman has had so many movies I lost count.

I say give me more Wonder Woman. I’ll even buy the merchandise.

What to expect from DC comics

The Justice League! This is VERY exciting because the biggest and best of DC is part of this group – Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman plus lesser known Cyborg, half man/machine.

It will be epic based on the Green Lantern, Batman vs Superman and Wonder Woman movies. There will be action, special effects and superheroes fighting villains.

Ps… if you didn’t know that Batman, Bruce Wayne, owns The Daily Planet where Clark Kent, Superman, works.

I don’t know why but for some of the strong male superheroes they created a female equivalent. Think Batman vs Batgirl and Superman vs Supergirl and oh a dog called Krypto.

Aquaman is the one superhero I don’t understand… maybe it is the fault of Raj from Big Bang Theory.

Hal Jordan, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow is from the DC universe.

…but let’s get back to Wonder Woman

She is the perfect character to be a role model for girls. She has empathy for the plight of humans and is a fearless warrior trained by the female Amazons. She speaks multiple languages and is a true leader.

  • She has the beauty, brains and brawn.
  • She was first introduced in 1941!
  • She is Princess Diana of the Amazons.

If there is one thing I want it is a Wonder Woman Barbie, I’ve had the pajamas for years already 🙂

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