Stuff for the Casual Nerd. #1

This is the first in a line of posts of the same name that I plan on posting. Its basically a short list of geeky artifacts and artwork that us casual nerds would love to have. The merchandising for comic, cult TV and Film has gone interstellar and you cant move for comic character t-shirts in Topshop and other such "trendy" retailers. Each to their own, but some of us want something a little more special that can identify us to other like minded obsessives. 

So heres a few things that don't hurt the wallet but give you that geeky fix you crave.

A personal favourite of mine, as Back To The Future is one of my all time favourites. This is the Grays Sports Almanac iPad case. If I were to see this under the arm of someone on the train, i would automatically think to myself "me and this dude could totally be friends" despite knowing nothing about him. The same way that fans of The Smiths recognise each others Morrissey quiffs and feel an instant connection through mutual misery and heartache.

Your iPad may not wield future telling sporting results (its 13 years out of date anyways) but it will get you nods of approval and make you feel awesome. Exclusive to Firebox.com at £19.99

The weather has been pretty impressive here in the UK, so winter isn't coming any time soon. But regardless, the popularity of Game Of Thrones is unquestionable and isn't exclusive to the hardcore warcraft type geeks. 

This cook book features foods stuffs mentioned in both the books and TV show. I say grab your friends, dress up in fur coats, light enough candles that the fire brigade are on standby, make some black bread, mead, stew and poor some ale into a few tankards and speak with a northern accent the whole night. Surely thats the best way to get the most out of this cook book? Check ThinkGeek.com

I'm going to assume that the majority of us aren't addicted to crystal meth but are huge Breaking Bad fans? The signature blue narcotic produced by our boys Jessie and Walter is now available in a less harmful chemical make-up, in the form of bath salts and this won't melt through your tub, along with the person in it . . . great scene!

Be sure to not have this go through airport security and expect some weird looks from friends using your bathroom. This is cult marketing and merchandising at its finest and once again, the awesome people over at Firebox.com have clenched the exclusive right to sell this in the UK for just £14.99