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Gift ideas
for the Science fiction fan
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| Are you looking for a gift
for a person that just loves science fiction? Here are some good ideas
in all price ranges. |
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Some helpful tips to remember when you
are shopping for a fan of science fiction |
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MAGNETS - Less than five bucks!
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- Science Fiction fans can be very particular about what they
are a fan of -they are typically almost rabid about their allegiance
to their brand of science fiction or fantasy. There are many fans
that swear their undying allegiance to Tolkien and everything Tolkien.
They even go as far as learning the fictitious languages that are
part of Tolkien's middle earth. And you can find the same passion
for all different Science Fiction and Fantasy genres. There are fans
that feel the same way about Star Trek, about Robert Jordan and about
many other genres, writers or even directors. So the first thing you
have to do is to be sure that if your science fiction and fantasy
fan is one of this kind of fan that you get a gift that is in this
same genre. Don't make the mistake of thinking because this fan has
a lot of model spaceships in his or her room that he or she is a generic
science fiction fan. The space ships might all be from the same show.
Or maybe he is just a fan of space ships!
- Often times there is a friendly rivalry between different brands
of science fiction. This rivalry exists between Star Wars and
Star Trek. So it would be a faux pas go get a gift frrom the wrong
genre. Don't tell a Star Wars fan to "live long and prosper!"
And don't tell a Star Trek fan that "The force will be with her!"
This schism even exists between different generations of the same
tv show. There are many fans who swear undying allegiance to the old
Star Trek TV series and who couldn't give two hoots about the new
Star Trek TV shows. -and vice versa
- Is the recipient of your gift a purist of science fiction? This
is the kind of fan that can be heard saying: "Just because a
movie has spaceships in it doesn't make it science fiction".
This can be the hardest type of fan to shop for. They are savvy and
particular about what they are looking for. And if you are not savvy
in science fiction you can make mistakes here. These fans are often
oriented toward books. The best thing you can do here is to probe
them with questions. What do they like? Does he or she have a favorite
author?
- Maybe your fan is all about the space ships, ray guns and scantily
clad alien babes. That's okay too. You just have to know this!
- My final advice, to sum it all up, is that you have to observe
the recipient of your gift and make a wise decision based on your
observations. Science fiction fans are a particular breed and they
need special care!
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Here
is an inexpensive gift option -Refrigeratior Magnets- Lord of
the Rings, Star Wars, Army of Darkness, Austin Powers, even the Wizard
of Oz. most less than five bucks
Movie Magnets
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CALENDARS - Ten to fifteen bucks
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POSTERS - Ten to fifteen bucks
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T-SHIRTS - Less than Twenty Bucks
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