Show the self-confessed geek in your life you care, with our pick of the best gifts that will bring joy to anyone's inner nerd. 

There's never been a cooler time to be a geek, with the explosion of the comic book cinematic franchises and the continued popularity of fantasy books and shows like Game of Thrones. This means there are now plenty of gift ideas available that should suit a fantasy fanatic, no matter their specific interest.

So if you're looking to find the ideal gift for a gamer geek, a hardcore hobbit or a superhero super-fan, look no further than our picks below for the best gifts for geeks and nerds. 

Gift your loved one with the power of the thunder gods (sort of) with this bottle opener shaped like Thor’s Mjolnir hammer from the Marvel universe. Though it can’t quite harness lightning like the comic book hero, it will do the trick of opening any capped drinks.

It has an adjoining keychain so you can attach it to your regular keys, and should be small enough to subtly carry in your pocket as it’s just 7cm x 3cm. That means it'll be easy to keep on you until the time is right, when a bottle opener is needed and you can rush in and save the day. 

Made with over 7,500 pieces, Lego have said this isn’t simply their most detailed rendition of the Millennium Falcon to date, this is one of the biggest Lego models they’ve ever made.

Including intricate interior details such as the four mini-figure cockpit which features Han Solo and Chewbacca, this would make for a fun and immersive project for any hardcore Star Wars fan. 

Re-create the magic of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak with this kit that uses a green screen and a video app to replicate the effect.

The pack includes a silk-lined cloak which features the green screen material on the inside, so it can be flipped to appear invisible on video. It even comes with a handy stand which will hold your phone up to film the action.

Simply pair your phone to the Android or IOS app, follow the instructions, and say goodbye to muggle life. 

For fans who have a twin interest in strategy board games and velociraptors you can’t go wrong with this Jurassic Park themed chess set. Forget the king, players must do their best to place the T. rex in check with this unique design, inspired by the original 90s movie.

Each of the 32 pieces has been inspired by a dinosaur that appears in the franchise and boasts high quality craftsmanship, so you can enjoy moving your favourite extinct reptiles around the board as you play with the mighty spinosaurus or the tricky pteranodons. 

If you know someone who enjoys getting lost in intricate puzzles, this may make for the ideal gift as they’ll be challenged to assemble a 3D perpetual calendar made from laser-cut plywood.

Once it’s complete they’ll be rewarded with a functional timekeeper that claims to be able to accurately calculate past and future dates. 

For the avid gamer geek, this Sega Genesis Mini packs all the power of the original console but in a smaller unit, and features 42 classic games. These include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Street Fighter 2 and Earthworm Jim.

Alongside the console the set-up includes two wired control pads, a power cable and USB adapter and a HDMI cable which means it should be ready to plug in and play straight out of the box.