A New Hope: Leia Organa Landmark (with MSE-6)
Luke and Leia’s first meeting on the Death Star is remembered through this incredible image, which shows the Princess as she gives her rescuer a wary look. The sculpture is top notch, with detailed paintwork that brings out the classic character as she appeared in the 1977 film. The included mouse droid is a lovely bonus. It might be a bit short for a hurricane plane at about 10 inches tall and 1/6th scale, but it’s perfect for your grad school shelf. $200
GoCube 2×2
If cube secrets have always been elusive, the GoCube 2×2 is a great way to explore the hobby, especially for beginners. The cube has brightening options, smooth rotation, and pleasantly curved corners. But it’s the digital connection with its free app that’s really cool, as it can track the cube’s rotations in real time, gradually teaching its secrets through the directions. leads, games and statistics. If Rubik has ever frustrated someone, this path to a guaranteed solution will be extremely satisfying. $49.99
Duex Lite laptop screen
If your graduate students complain about too much to arrange on their single small laptop screen, the Duex Lite is a great choice for expanding the visual space they have to work with. The display slots can attach to the side of an existing laptop and connect instantly via a USB-A or USB-C connector. The 1920×1080 display is ideal for all the extra information or programs they want to run and stay connected, even as their main display handles games or other core tasks. You can mount it directly to the side or set it aside in landscape or portrait format. It’s highly portable, easy to set up, lightweight, and uncomplicated – a handy addition to any user’s laptop setup. $259.99 (12.5″)
Betrayal at the House on the Hill: 3rd Edition
One of the most popular and accessible board games of the last 20 years is releasing a new version. Players work together to navigate a horror-themed story as they infiltrate a mysterious (and often haunted) house. Inevitably, one of their companions turns out to be a traitor, and it’s a race to reach the climactic conclusion. Fifty haunts included (scenario) keep the experience fresh every time you play. The improved thumbnails and other components look great, but clever changes to the rules and layout make this version a winner and especially welcoming to new players. $ 55.99
Creation on the Titanic
As the clear labor of love created by lifelong kaiju movie fans, the characters in Titanic Creations feature original designs reminiscent of Godzilla and Cthulhu’s aesthetic. The first monster in the series, Titanicus, was a dinosaur-like terror with feathers, while Nosferadon was bird-like and had claws. Original and finely sculpted, the limited articulation is more than enough to create some great poses. $30 (per person)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
If you’re sure you’re gifting a dedicated gamer, but you’re unaware of their habits or preferences, it’s almost impossible to go wrong with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The subscription service provides access to dozens of great titles, including first-party Xbox games like Halo: Infinite, as soon as they launch. With the Ultimate tier, players can log in on their Xbox console, PC, or even try out the cloud game on their mobile. And since you can customize how many months you give away, and it works for a new account or as an add-on to their existing subscription, it’s a pretty decent delivery of good times. Xbox bundles a powerful subscription with Game Pass Ultimate; if you don’t know what else to get, this is a decent option for most people with a taste for gaming. $14.99/month
