Zombies have infested pop culture, video games, movies and comics — why not Christmas? Zombie fans are almost as ravenous as the creatures themselves; fans came out in hordes for the release of the film “World War Z,” which according to Box Office Mojo has grossed more than $202 million domestically. For the one in your life who loves the hungry dead, here are a few gift ideas to help you give them a wight Christmas.
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Zombie Magnetic Poetry Kit
It seems there is a magnetic poetry kit for all interests — why would zombies be any different? With the Zombie Magnetic Poetry Kit, you can compose headshot haikus and flesh eating sonnets on any magnetic surface such as a refrigerator or locker. Created by the makers of the original magnetic poetry kit, the kit contains more than 200 tiles bearing words such as “hungry,” “mindless” and “shambling.” It’s not only great for poetry: you can make a grocery list, but only if your list is likely to include “brains.”
Walking Dead Survivor Robe
Featuring faux-distressed sleeves and bottom hem, the Walking Dead Survivor Robe from ThinkGeek is the perfect gift for the person in your life who wakes up every day thinking about the coming zombie apocalypse. Emblazoned with a “Walking Dead Survivor” patch on the back, reminiscent of a motorcycle club emblem, the Survivor Robe is the perfect thing to relax in while settling in for a “The Walking Dead” marathon. The 100 percent cotton robe even features a embroidered “scratch” mark on the left arm — the perfect accent for your favorite infected.
Quiksilver Kids Zombie Hand T-shirt
For the little horror-fan in your life, why not this fun T-Shirt from Quiksilver featuring a severed blue hand with dripping green gore that screams “I love zombies.” Available from Macy’s, this shirt is sure to delight a child with a darker sense of humor and make them stand out from the horde of little terrors.
Zombie Foot Dog Toy
For the person in your life who loves their dog as much as they love zombies, help them prep their pooch for the zombie-filled end times with the Zombie Foot Dog Toy from Perpetual Kid. This squeaking vinyl toy offers Fido the positive encouragement he needs to rip the limbs off any shuffling corpses that might wander into the yard. Fetch was never more macabre.
Zombie Pox Strategy Game
Contain the Outbreak is the name of the game in “Zombie Pox,” an unusual board game that promises contagious fun. A team of up to four players must fight the spreading zombie disease outbreak before it covers the world. Players take turns drawing cards to try to stop the spread of the disease and vaccinate the healthy against the coming contagion. With the Zombie Pox Strategy Game, you’re sure to have hours of nail-biting, suspenseful family fun.
The Walking Dead Zombie Table Lamp
“The Walking Dead” lamp is sure to keep you up all night, with it’s gnarled hand reaching up to hold its lampshade bearing the officially licensed “Walking Dead” logo and image. Easily one of the most unique collectibles spawned from the “Walking Dead,” the zombie fanatic in your life is sure love such an illuminating gift. Grab one before it grabs you.
