Gift ideas for the film fan who has everything
Posted in Gifts on December 31st, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment
A film fan should be the easiest person to for if you’re looking for a gift. The film industry seems to run as much on merchandise and movie tie-ins as on actually making films! So you’d think it would be simple; find out which movie/TV show your friend likes and find something connected to give them as a gift.
But that’s where the problem lies, the sheer amount of merchandise and products out there is enormous, and it’s not always good. You’ll have to trawl through a lot of junk to find anything really special.
So why not bypass the poorly written comic tie-ins, lunchboxes and everything else that will just end up gathering dust in a cupboard, and opt for something a little bit different.
The best thing you could for a true fan is a little part of their passion. Props and set pieces from TV and film productions make excellent presents and are easier to find than you might think.
When productions shut down, a lot of the props get sold on or auctioned off for charity and find there way onto the market through the internet and specialist retailers. If you around, you can find just about anything you might want, from costumes worn by your favourite characters to furniture and background pieces used to dress the set. Make certain your items are genuine though, especially if you’re buying online and don’t see it before you . A lot of items will come with a certificate or other proof of authenticity, which will guarantee you’ve got what you paid for.
A similar but cheaper option is buying them signed merchandise and autographs of their favourite celebrity. You can find signed photographs or other items from almost anybody.
Different items will sell for more money, of course, and the higher profile celebrity autographs will cost you more, but it’s still possible to find a bargain. As with other memorabilia, always make sure your purchase is genuine and you from a good retailer.
If you want to find something a little different but don’t have a whole lot of money to spend there are still ideas to consider.
One good idea is to track down early films of their favourite stars. Most actors and actresses have big back catalogues and made a lot of guest appearances before they became famous, and you might be able to track down rare copies on DVD.
These make a great, fun gift and your friend could even start building a collection of all the films a star has appeared in.
Foreign or special editions of movies and TV box sets might also be worth considering as often they will have different special features and fun extras than domestic editions. For the really obsessive fan, these make great additions to a collection!
Whatever you decide to get, putting just a little extra thought into it can really make your gift something special and you’re friends will love you!
If you are looking for something as a gift or for your own collection, visit <a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.genuinememorabilia.co.uk/tv-film/film/cat_52.html”>Genuine Memorabilia</a> who have a huge collection of signed items!
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