To be a geek is officially cool, and what better way to shout "I'm a geek and I'm proud" than by decking out your body, your car and your place of living with tons of nerd swag.
Nerd swag, however, can be expensive. But that's where subscription boxes come in!
There is no shortage of geeky/nerdy box subscriptions available to meet your comic/sci-fi/fantasy needs, though some are way better than others. From superhero gear to retro video games, here are the five geeky subscription boxes you need a monthly basis.
Nerd Block
Price: $15.99-$19.99 per month depending on subscription plan, plus shipping & handling
One of the biggest and the best subscription boxes available for geeks, Nerd Block is a great place to start. Each month you'll receive a custom t-shirt and 4-6 nerdy items. There is a reason they call it "comic-con" in a box. In addition to Nerd Block, the company also offers themed boxes like the Horror Block, Arcade Block, as well as the Nerd Block Jr. Girls and Nerd Block Jr. Boys for the youngsters.
Loot Crate
Price: $11.95-$13.95 per month depending on plan, plus shipping & handling
At this point Loot Crate is the undisputed king of the comic book subscription boxes. Every month you'll receive a themed crate stuffed with goodies, like t-shirts, vinyl figures and even exclusive comics. Past Loot Crate themes include "Adventure" and "Villains." Thanks to Loot Crate's themes, you can always opt out of a particular theme crate that doesn't tickle your fancy, making this a popular choice for many.
IndieBox
Price: $15.99-$19.99 per month depending on plan, plus shipping & handling
If you are a gamer that obsesses over keeping video game instruction manuals and boxes in pristine condition, IndieBox is the subscription for you. Every month IndieBox selects an indie video game normally only available in a boring digital format and gives it the collector's edition of your dreams. We are talking an awesome custom box, original soundtrack, in-depth game manual, stickers, posters and more. Oh, and the game of course.
My Retro Game Box
Price: Around $32 per month but gets cheaper the longer you subscribe, free shipping for UK only
Being a fan of old-school games isn't easy. Hunting down catridges for older game consoles can be time consuming and expensive. That's exactly what makes Retro Game Box so cool - they deliver classic games straight to your door, no eBay or flea market shopping required. Retro gamers will receive around three games per month for consoles like Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Nintendo 64 (N64), Game Boy, Game Boy Colour, Game Boy Advance, Sega Mastersystem, Sega Megadrive and Sega Genesis. You'll get a few other items like keychains and stickers as well.
HeroBox
Price: $49 per month, plus shipping & handling
This is for all the superhero fans our there. Every month HeroBox comes jam packed with superhero swag, from t-shirts and comic books to bumper stickers and plushies. In addition to themes that change every month, if you have a favorite hero (like Batman for instance) you can subscribe to an ongoing Batman-themed HeroBox to receive Dark Knight memorabilia every month. The price tag is a little steep ($49), but HeroBox claims to stuff more than $70 worth of swag into every box to make it worth the cost.
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