ReadJunk.com’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009
Articles | Dec 3rd, 2009
It’s that time of year again where only one thing matters…gifts! ReadJunk.com has compiled a list of items that would make great presents during this holiday season. We’ve broken up the items into categories like Photography, Movies, TV, Music, Books, and more! We even have a Gag Gifts section as well. If you think we’re missing something, comment down below!
Photography:
Concert Photography Prints by Bryan Kremkau
You know what makes a lovely gift? Concert photography prints from Bryan Kremkau! Yes THAT Bryan Kremkau. Prints come in all sizes and the quality is amazing. If you’re a fan of punk, ska, celtic, rock and roll and need a print; check out what Bryan has and buy a print! Find any prints you want at skapunkphotos.com!
Movies:
Up (4 Disc Combo Pack with Digital Copy and DVD) [Blu-ray]
One of the best movies of the year! Pixar has done it again; that should just be added to the lexicon dictionary.
Star Trek (Three-Disc +Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
I wasn’t a Star Trek fan, but now I am after seeing this movie. If you don’t own this already, this would be perfect for the holidays.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy & BD-Live) [Blu-ray]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was an excellent adaptation of the book. Of course some things were left out from the book but overall, I really liked this movie! Obviously this would be ideal for HP fans.
Angels & Demons (Two-Disc Extended Edition)
Not as good as Da Vinci Code I think, but still worth owning or buying for someone who’s into this sort of stuff.
Inglourious Basterds (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Can’t find a better Holiday present than a movie about Killing Hitler and Nazis!
Want to see a bad movie? (And I mean REALLY BAD movie) Than Laser Mission (or how the credits show: “Aser Missio”) would be a great gag gift for people that like awful movies.
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter [Blu-ray]
People looking for a new Christmas movie…look no further than Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter! Also available on DVD!
You can’t have the real Edward ladies. Its not gonna happen. But you teenagers and creepy mothers can now “play” with your very own Edward Cullen Barbie doll.
Disney / Pixar Up Movie 11 Inch Talking Plush Figure Dug
“I do not like the cone of shame.”
Joss Whedon Serenity Movie Logo Mens T-Shirt
Serenity geeks will like this shirt. The holiday gift I want from Serenity would be Inara haha.
The Hangover Baby Bjorn T-Shirt
The Hangover is an overrated comedy but this shirt is funny.
A Christmas Story pink rabbit suit
I want one!!!
Clark Griswold Christmas Vacation Blackhawks Hockey Jersey
I wonder if the burnt up recliner is for sale too? How about Eddie’s RV?
Tropic Thunder Energy Drink Booty Sweat
Great gift to give to Grandmothers!
Now you can smell just as bad as Paul Rudd’s Brian Fantana from Anchorman!
A Christmas Story 20 Inch Leg Lamp Prop Replica
Want a lamp from A Christmas Story!?
You may not own a Yoda but you can dress your dog up like him!
The Boondock Saints Brothers Dual Guns and Tatoos T-shirt
Boondock Saints II just came out, the DVD isn’t available yet but you can always get someone a t-shirt instead?
Shit Happens When You Party Naked Hilarious College T-shirt
The shirt the Fat Kid wore in Bad Santa!
I Got Worms! Pet Store T Shirt
Dumb and Dumber themed t-shirt. Hey, it’s still funny damnit!
Star Trek Original USS Enterprise NCC 1701 Bottle Opener
Trekkie nerds probably already have this.
Cult Classics Series 5 Medieval Ash 7″ Action Figure
One of the cooler statues of Ash from Army of Darkness
Music:
Carbon Leaf – Nothing Rhymes with Woman
Best album of the year!
My 2nd favorite album of the year!
Madness – The Liberty of Norton Folgate
Madness is back with an incredible album
Tom Waits – Glitter and Doom Live
Good live album from the eccentric Tom Waits. I just wish the selection of songs were better.
Frank Turner – Poetry of the Deed
I just got into Frank Turner’s music this year but he has quickly skyrocketed amongst the best musicians out there right now. I also recommend checking out his album from 2008 called Love Ire and Song
Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Pin Points & Gin Joints
A new Bosstones album!? Now that’s a holiday gift!
Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director’s Cut (40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition
Yeah….man
The Pogues – Just Look Them Straight in the Eye and Say…Pogue Mahone [BOX SET]
A bit pricey since it’s an import but a worthy gift if you’re a hardcore Pogues fan. It has tons of rare recordings from Shane MacGowan and the boys
Kaiser Chiefs – Live at Elland Road
Kaiser Chiefs rock and so does this DVD
I like Keane but never saw them live. Who knows if this DVD is any good or not.
Never Get Out of the Van: The Story of Mustard Plug
Cool documentary about the ska band Mustard Plug. Plus has some music videos and live footage!
Reel Big Fish Live! In Concert!
Another RBF live DVD but this one is good!
Excellent mini-series about NOFX touring a bunch of countries. See them play, get drunk and do drugs, and cause riots.
The Saw Doctors: Clare Island to Cape Cod
A good documentary and concert from Irish rock band The Saw Doctors
Gotta have something on here that Adam Coozer would approve of
Jethro Tull: Live at Madison Square Garden 1978 (DVD/CD)
Tull rocks!
I hear this Maiden documentary is very good
Classic Ramones shirt
The Specials limited edition Fred Perry polo shirt. Very cool but a little pricey so beware.
GG Allin 1991 Throbblehead Figure Limited Edition of 2000
Nothing says Christmas like a GG Allin bobble head covered in blood and in a speedo
Think you know everything about the Beatles big shot?
Bose® SoundDock® Portable digital music system
I highly recommend one of these!
TV:
Best war mini-series/movie/etc. ever! Hopefully the Pacific is just as good, which comes out in March 2010
Seeing Paul Giamatti as John Adams in a sex scene was a bit disgusting but other than that, this mini-series is fantastic! I wish we could get a mini-series on each president..well except the last one we had.
The Unit: The Complete Giftset
I’ve already praised this show enough, but might as well do it again. An excellent TV series that didn’t get picked up for a new season this year (lame!). But the 4 seasons were awesome and offered something fresh each episode.
Lost: The Complete Fifth Season
Freakin’ awesome series with lots of cool extras as well. Only 1 more season to go and then our lives will feel very empty.
The Complete Monty Python’s Flying Circus Collector’s Edition Megaset
The complete collection of Monty Python episodes is now only 60 dollars! I paid over 100 bucks for this stuff a few years ago. So jump at the chance of getting this now.
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
This 6 part documentary is extensive, very funny and very informative about Monty Python. It aired on IFC in October but now you can own it on DVD and Blu-Ray. 6 hours later, I still feel like I don’t know the comedy troupe that well.
Family Guy Presents: Something Something Something Dark Side
Just in time for Xmas is the newest Family Guy spoof on Star Wars, this time they spoof Empire Strikes Back! I hope they make fun of Luke and Leia kissing, since they are brother and sister after all.
The show has violence, great acting, nudity and sex, what’s not to love?!
The IT Crowd: The Complete Third Season
The latest season of IT Crowd was hysterical, but be sure to get the first two seasons as well!
Long Way Round (Deluxe) Long Way Down (Deluxe) Race To Dakar – Complete 8 DVD Box Set
Amazing series starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. It will make you want to get on a motorbike and see the world.
Transformers: 25th Anniversary Matrix Of Leadership Edition [The Complete Series]
I’d love to get this set but it’s just too much money. Unless Santa wants to buy me this?
Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition
One of the best British comedies of all time.
Fawlty Towers: The Complete Collection Remastered
Same goes for Fawlty Towers!
Futurama: The Complete Collection
Futurama is coming out with even more new episodes but at least this collection will hold you over until more come out.
Coupling – The Complete Seasons 1-4
One of my favorite TV shows!
Seinfeld – The Complete Series
You can just watch the episodes on TV every night but still nice to own
Lost Benjamin Linus Bobble Head
Pretty certain the bobble head won’t be as manipulative as the real Benjamin Linus
The Office Dwight Schrute Bobblehead
Every office dweller needs one of these!
South Park Deluxe Talking Mr. Hanky
HIDY HOOOO!!!
The Family Guy Stewie Head Football
What the deuce!
Put your dick in a box!
They even captured his screaming face perfectly. “DAMNIT!”
Try to show people you’re smart by having a House brain t-shirt
Books:
The latest Dan Brown book would be great to give someone for the Holidays
Last Words: A Memoir (Hardcover)
The last book ever written by the greatest comedian of all-time
David Cross: I Drink for a Reason
David Cross is hilarious. Not sure if this book is good but I’m counting on it.
Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits (Hardcover)
I don’t think Tom Waits approved this book but might be an interesting read anyway?
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance – Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!
Adding Zombies will make any book better. I can’t wait for the Bernstein Bears Visit Zombieland edition.
MacKenzie Phillips High On Arrival
Learn about Mackenzie’s creepy, disgusting love affair with her Father John Phillips (of Mamas and the Papas). I bet things will be awkward at their next Holiday dinner hahaha.
Michael Crichton – Pirate Latitudes: A Novel
The last book from Michael Crichton, and it’s about pirates! Sweet!
Who Shot Rock and Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present
A fantastic gift to give to photographers
Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas
I didn’t know Jim Henson based his TV special on a book?
By Any Means: His Brand New Adventure from Wicklow to Wollongong
Charley did another series By Any Means this summer, not sure if this is the first By Any Means or the second…Either way check this out!
Where’s Waldo? The Complete Collection
Where’s Waldo is a great children book to read on the crapper.
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin & Hobbes) (v. 1, 2, 3) [BOX SET]
I didn’t like Calvin and Hobbes as much as other things but this would be a sweet gift.
The Complete Far Side 1980-1994 (2 vol set)
Not the complete collection but pretty close. I’d love to own all these comic strips.
Ever wonder why you shit green? Or why your poo leaves streaks in the toilet? Now you can find out why!
Ever wonder why you pee smells or looks a different color? No? Well you’re weird then.
Up Shit Creek: A Collection of Horrifyingly True Wilderness Toilet Misadventures
This has to be pretty amusing right?
Video Games:
This has to be a lot of fun. Can’t go wrong with Legos
Super Mario Bros is the best game franchise!
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty games are tough to play but they’ve come so far since the first game.
This game looks scary…and fun too
Got a couple of hundred bucks to spend on this?
I can see lots of these skateboard controllers flying through TV sets or out the window.
Be a wanna-be DJ!
Retrolink USB Nintendo NES Classic Controller
I want this! Then I just have to figure out where to download the old NES games. Up down Up down left right left right…
Gag Gifts:
Nothing says I love you then something that can unclog crap
Snuggie for people is just lame. Might as well make your dog lame too!
Give someone Herpes!
I want to crap in the shit box!
I love making list, now I can make my official Shit List!
Origami Boulder Company wadded paper
This isn’t just your ordinary paper crumpled up. it’s Origami Boulder Company wadded paper!
Don’t like cuddling? Here’s the perfect solution!
THAT’S IT EVERYONE! Enjoy and Happy Holidays!