Christmas Gift Guide 2016: 72 Essential Gifts You Need To Buy

Wrestling

Dolph Ziggler v Santa
WWE.com

Buying for wrestling fans is always something of a difficult task: allegiances change based on who's hot on the product and who's not and fans can flip in a matter of days. Luckily, there are some guarantees even in this business, and these are the gifts to get...

24. WhatCulture Extra

Loaded 13 Extra
WCPW

This year has seen a revolution in pro wrestling, with the emergence of WCPW as a true contender. Under the guidance of GM Adam Pacitti and with talents as diverse as Kurt Angle, Damien Sandow, Martin Kirby and Grado, the promotion has taken WhatCulture's love of wrestling to another level.

Now you can get more out of your love of WhatCulture and WCPW with WhatCulture Extra - the perfect gift idea for fans - with exclusive iPPVs, video content and articles and films not released anywhere else for just $6.99 a month.

Get your account here.

23. John O'Clock T-Shirt

John O Clock Tee
WC

It's John O'Clock, motherf*ckers. Loyal subjects, you've been asking for it and King Ross has finally delivered!

Make sure you wear the hottest item ever on WCPW's merch roster each week for King Ross' video appearances and Raw and Smackdown and jump off your couch every time it's John O'Clock!

Buy yours here.

22. WWE SlamCrate

WWE SlamCrate
LootCrate

Want a perfect loot crate service tailored specifically to WWE fans? The new Slam Crate offers a bi-monthly mystery box for fans of the WWE Universe loaded with EXCLUSIVE and AUTHENTIC collectibles and apparel that you can't get anywhere else. Hand-picked and created by Loot Crate, each crate contains over $60 in value! And you can't teach that!

Get a discounted WWE SlamCrate by heading here and entering code: WHATCULTURE.

21. Martin Kirby D*ckhead T-shirt

!*$% Tee
WC

Are you a d*ck’ead? WCPW star Martin Kirby probably thinks so. Let all your friends know as you proudly display this shirt in public and your loyalty to independent wrestling's biggest rising star.

Buy yours here.

20. WWE Funko Pop Vinyls

WWE Funko
Funko

The best way to capture your own WWE stars, these hugely collectable little devils from Funko are part of the company's massive, sprawling Pop Vinyl line, with adorable likenesses of even the most lethal stars on WWE TV.

Get yours here.

Merch

19. MarvelCrate & LootCrate

LootCrate Doc Strange
Lootcrate

What's better than a box of mysteries that you know will delight any collector or Marvel fan? A Lootcrate or Marvelcrate subscription that gets them a crate every month with exclusive collectibles, hotly anticipated merch and everything proper fans would want from a loot crate service.

Get a discounted MarvelCrate or LootCrate by heading here and entering code: WHATCULTURE.

18. Star Wars Lights

Star Wars Lights
JWP

These officially licensed Star Wars wall lights from JWP - which are decorative night lights - are as beautifully designed as they are impactful and would look incredible on any fans' walls.

BB 8 3D Light
JWPLTD

The collection includes the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, BB-8, C-3PO, Yoda, The Death Star, Vader's Lightsaber, R2-D2, Boba Fett and more. There are also Marvel lines including the Avengers and Spider-Man. They're stunning and every fan deserves them on their bedroom walls.

Get yours here.

17. Star Wars: A New Hope Christmas Baubles

Star Wars Baubles
Merchoid

These are the baubles you’re looking for! What tree would be complete without the Star Wars royal family and everyone’s favourite comic relief androids?

This officially licensed set includes six Christmas tree baubles with Star Wars: A New Hope characters painted on them. In this set are X-wing pilot Luke, Leia with her signature double bun hairdo, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader, and the androids C-3P0 and R2-D2. The minimalist artwork adds a bit of whimsy to these ornaments without taking away from the dignity and class of the characters.

Get yours here.

16. Star Wars Stocking Bundle

Star Wars Stockings
Merchoid

Are you looking forward to Christmas? Merchoid Ar-too, and are celebrating with these quite gorgeous branded Star Wars stockings. The Collection includes Chewbacca, BB-8, R2-D2 and Darth Vader Luxury 19 inch Christmas stockings

Get yours here.

15. Batman: ‘Christmas Knight’ Christmas Jumper

Batman Christmas
Merchoid

The Christmas Sweater you need, not the one you deserve. Okay, maybe you deserve it, actually.

After several years of research and months of tinkering, Lucius Fox has finally perfected Batman’s latest outfit – the knitted Christmas sweater. Of course, gear this advanced is hard to come by, so it’s strictly limited edition.

Get yours here.

14. Batman & Superman Stocking Bundle

DC Stockings
Merchoid

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nah. It’s a stocking bundle from DC's finest heroes.

Get yours here.

13. Captain America: Christmas Jumper

Cap America Jumper
Merchoid

A festive spin on Cap’s traditional vertical red and white stripes – very slimming in case you get carried away at the dinner table. You’ve heard of “sun’s out, guns out” but probably not “winter’s here, shields appear”. And maybe you can audition to replace Cap in Phase 3...

Get yours here.

12. Harry Potter Stocking Bundle

Harry Potter Stockings
Merchoid

Featuring an embroidered Gryffindor/Slytherin house crest on the front panel of the stocking and a Harry Potter logo hanging tag sewn into the stocking, these stockings are perfect for fans of JK Rowling's wizarding world.

Get yours here.

11. Daddy's Lil Monster Christmas Jumper

Daddy Harley Jumper
Merchoid

Harley may not make it onto Santa’s ‘nice’ list, but she can still keep her trademark style over Christmas with this Daddy’s Lil Monster Christmas Sweater.

Officially licensed by DC and knitted like traditional Christmas sweaters, this is the real deal for festive cosplayers or Harley fans alike.

Get Yours Here.

10. Deadpool Christmas Jumper

Deadpool Jumper
Merchoid

Looking for the perfect thing to wear while you’re chasing down everyone on your naughty list? Trust Deadpool to provide the answer.

The Merc with the Mouth (and Marvel) officially approve of this soft knitted sweater that feels like it’s woven from rare unicorn hair.

Get yours here.

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