12 Foolproof Gifts For Geeky Brothers

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No matter how grown-up he is, he'll always be your dorky brother. This holiday season, get your bro something that'll bring out his geeky side. We've picked 12 clever gift ideas for Trekkies, gamers, Lego lovers, gadget fiends, and more! You won't go wrong with any of these adorably nerdy doodads.

Star Trek Borg Cube Fridge

Star Trek Borg Cube Fridge

Store sodas and beer in a Trek-approved repository. This Borg Cube fridge ($150) not only keeps drinks cool — it can also keep food warm! The mini fridge can hold about nine cans of soda and glows green on the outside.

Readycase

Readycase

Stay prepared in all situations with the Readycase for iPhone 5 ($45 for a four-gigabyte memory stick and $75 for eight-gigabyte memory stick plus lenses). It's got tools for real-world jobs including a bottle opener, screwdriver, serrated blade, and a USB storage stick that also doubles as an adjustable kickstand. There's even a mounting ring that holds three different camera lenses in place.

Xbox 260 Controller Desk Mate

Xbox 260 Controller Desk Mate

This upcycled Xbox desk mate ($24) has a USB extension cable, so you have more opportunities to charge your devices, in addition to office organization slots. There are pen holders where the action buttons once were, and the D-pad has been converted into a magnetic storage deposit for paper clips.

Hobbit Magnet

Hobbit Magnet

If your bro is always busy writing, working, and/or Reddit-ing, this Hobbit magnet ($7) inspired by Bilbo Baggins' own sign is the perfect thing to keep unwanted visitors (lookin' at you, Gandalf) away.

Custom Lego Letter

Custom Lego Letter

Get a truly rad, custom Lego Wall Letter ($55) by Etsy shop Mosaic Treasure Box with his initial. Each letter comes with one minifigure!

Phonesoap Smartphone Sanitizer

Phonesoap Smartphone Sanitizer

If cleanliness isn't your brother's number one priority, get him a Phonesoap Smartphone Sanitizer ($60) to zap away germs, because phones are disgusting (one word: feces). Attach a charging cable, close the lid, and ultraviolet lights will keep his phone bacteria-free.

Keys-to-Go Keyboard

Keys-to-Go Keyboard

Logitech's Keys-to-Go keyboard ($70) is the ultimate portable accessory for iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, and more. It's Bluetooth enabled, so you won't be tangled up in cables, and its rechargeable battery lasts three months. Plus, you can wipe spills and messes right off it.

Tetris LED Lamp

Tetris LED Lamp

Stack the pieces in this Tetris LED Lamp ($40) together to make them light up! It comes with seven Tetris shapes that can be stacked in any combination.

Pebble Watch

Pebble Watch

The smartphone-enabled Pebble watch ($99) is still our preferred smartwatch because it works with both iOS and Android devices, and the battery life is incredible. The epaper screen makes its notifications and info highly readable in daylight. While it's not the smartest watch (no microphone, no data plan), it does work beautifully with many apps already on your phone, like RunKeeper and GoPro.

Keep Calm and Game On

Keep Calm and Game On

Every gamer will appreciate this print ($15), which pays tribute to some of the most classic games and consoles of all time.

iPhone 5 Super Suit

iPhone 5 Super Suit

Ditch the waterproof disposable cameras with the iPhone Super Suit ($80), which allows iPhones to take a swim and live to tell the tale. The case seals your device in with complete waterproof protection. An iPhone 6 version is coming soon!