by Amber, The OG | Dec 29, 2017 |
Geek Fuel is a monthly subscription box that appeals to gamers, pop culture geeks, movie lovers, collectors, and more. I get it for my 12 (almost 13) year old stepson, D. However, this box isn’t just for boys. Geek Fuel has a huge variety of different subscribers, male and female, young and old.
Their website explains that each box is guaranteed to have at least $50 worth of merchandise. Since the box only cost you $24.90 (that’s $18.90, plus $6 shipping & handling) a month, that’s a pretty darn good value!
The types of items you get in your box include toys and action figures, household goods, limited edition comics, collectibles, everyday essentials, hard cover books, exclusive t-shirts, and downloadable games.
Every box is guaranteed to have a cool t-shirt, AND a full-size downloadable STEAM game. Those were the two main reasons I picked this subscription box for D over all of the others out there. He loves STEAM games, and always wears fun comics/pop culture t-shirts, so it’s perfect for him!
Let’s check out what December’s Geek Fuel box has to offer!
The Bonafide Broad is not affiliated with or sponsored by Geek Fuel in any way. We purchase a monthly subscription like everyone else. However, if you sign up for a subscription for Geek Fuel through our referral link, we receive a $5 credit for the referral. Subscribe here!
The Box
Here’s December’s box:
Just looking it over I’m getting excited! Lots of goodies!
So first of all, every month you get a copy of GeekFuel magazine. Its filled with fun stories, gift ideas, recommendations, interviews and more.
Who doesn’t love Gremlins? I know I do!
Another thing you always get is an information card describing the items in the box. Here is the front, and I’ll show the back when we look at the T-shirt, because it explains that.
So as usual, I always go for the shirt first. This shirt is so fantastic!
Here’s the back of the information card describing the shirt. Every month they have a promotion where you can take a selfie in the shirt and possibly be featured in the next issue of Geek Fuel magazine. How rad is that?
To determine the value of the items from Geek Fuel can be difficult, because most of them are made exclusively for the company, so you can’t get them anywhere else. This is almost always the case with their t-shirts. After looking up similar types of shirts, I put the approximate value of this shirt at $20.
The next two items are collectors pins. You get a lot of collectors pins from Geek Fuel and my step son loves them. The first in this box is a classic, from Super Mario Kart, and of course, it’s upside down. Good job to me!
The second pin is from Stranger Things. I haven’t watched the show yet, so I’m unfamiliar with the nuances, but D was excited!
Again, these are collectors items exclusive to Geek Fuel. I usually guess the value of these pins to be around $5 each, so $10 for both.
Next up is a Star Wars item. This is a very cool and high quality leather key fob. Nice! You will get either the Rebel or the Imperial key chain. Love that D got the Rebel one.
You can find this same item here, from Amazon for $11.95.
I received an email telling me there would be a South Park item in December’s box, so I’m super stoked! It’s Kidrobot! Whoop whoop! It’s the exclusive glitter edition, and comes with a custom play set.
Again, this is a Geek Fuel exclusive item. It’s similar to this version, which sells at Best Buy for $9.99. However, this one looks nicer than the Best Buy one, so I’m gonna say its value is about $14.99.
Last but certainly not least, is this month’s STEAM card. It’s called Poncho, and is about a little robot in a poncho. Cool beans!
As it says on the card, this game is valued at $5.
The Verdict
That, my Broads, is December’s Geek Fuel box. Let’s see the value!
Remember, the cost for this box is $24.90. Adding up everything, it looks like the approximate worth for December’s box is $61.94. That’s almost three times what I paid. Not bad at all!
What do you Broads and Bruts think?
**I love to hear from my readers. If you have a thought or opinion about something in this article, please comment! Let’s get a convo started!**
Like what you read? Subscribe to The Bonafide Broad to get this kind of exclusive content right in your inbox! Just click this link and enter your email addy!
Do your friends and family a solid and share this post so they can benefit from it, too! Just click the appropriate button below to share it to your preferred social media platform. Thank you for supporting The Bonafide Broad!
I’m the founder of The Bonafide Broad, and a thirty-something broad originally from the Pacific Northwest. I now live in Flagstaff, Arizona, with my guy, Mr. OG. When I’m not busy rescuing kittens from tall trees, carrying babies from burning buildings, and trying to establish world peace, I work for the school district in Flagstaff, and I run this blog.
by Amber, The OG | Dec 15, 2017 |
Do you need gift ideas for teenage boys? I know I do. I’ve never been a teenage guy, so when it comes to getting gifts for my stepson D, I need a guide to tell me exactly what teenage boys like!
Why are teen boys so difficult to shop for? And forget about asking them what they want. All I’ve ever gotten in response to that question is “Uhhh…” and “Well…” and “I’m not sure.” Helpful, right?
So I spent some time researching and digging around, spying on random teen boys, digging through their trash cans to collect data….and have come up with what I think is a pretty fantastic compilation of gift ideas for teen boys. Enjoy!
Parrot Mambo Fly Minidrone
Drones are all the rage. This one is great, because not only is it affordable, but your teen can control it with their phone. It will also teach them some basic coding skills! It’s safe to fly inside and outside, too.
Only $99.99! Get it here.
GeekFuel Subscription Box
Geek Fuel is a fantastic subscription box for anyone. I get it for D, and he LOVES it! Check out my review of one of their boxes for an idea of what’s inside. Plus, being a monthly subscription, it’s the gift that keeps on giving!
Only $24.90/month! Get it here.
Kidzlabs Combination Lock Set
Remember watching the Davinci code and seeing the Cryptex they had to break into? I wanted one SO bad! This is a great sort of replica. Your teen can store secret messages or whatever he wants inside and set a combo. Fun!
Only $12.38! Get it here.
Leonardo Davinci Inspired Clock
Speaking of Davinci, this is such a cool looking piece! It’s a reproduction of one of Leonardo Davinci’s sketches. It’s great because it doesn’t require nails or glue, it just snaps together. Keep in mind that this is an educational toy, and it doesn’t run like a regular clock. It winds, but the power won’t last a long time. It’s designed to teach your kid how Davinci’s mind worked. Plus it’s hella cool looking!
Only $13.99 ! Get it here.
Walkie Talkie Set
Walkie Talkies are an awesome gift for teen boys. They will have a blast playing with their friends and being able to communicate at a distance.
Only $19.99 ! Get it here.
Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger
It’s a good idea to grab one of these to go with the walkie talkies. Honestly, I think everyone needs one of their own rechargeable stations like this. Kids always have toys that need batteries, and they’re expensive. Especially for a toy like a walkie talkie, which will be used all the time. You’ll save a lot of money in the long run!
Only $9.59 ! Get it here.
Dart Board
All guys like dart boards. This one is especially cool because it’s a regular dart board on the front, and a baseball dart board on the back. Two games for the price of one!
Only $13.50! Get it here.
Gaming Rocker
Gaming chairs are awesome! This one is ergonomically designed for better posture, and includes built-in speakers, incorporated audio controls and a headphone jack.
Only $64.94! Get it here.
Game Stop Gift Card
Gaming is an everyday part of a teen guy’s life. It can be hard to pick the right game, because every guy has his own picky little preferences. So let him pick it himself! Problem solved.
Only $25! Get it here.
Over-the-Door Basketball Hoop
What teenage guy (or any guy for that matter) doesn’t want a basketball hoop in their bedroom? They’re using the garbage can already, so why not give them this awesome over-the-door hoop? Spalding makes an excellent product, and since the backboard specs are the same as the NBA, your little man will feel like the NBA is right there in his bedroom.
Only $33.99! Get it here.
Razor Hovertrax 1.0 Electric Hoverboard
My step kids each got one of these for Christmas last year and they LOVE it! It has superior stabilization and meets the highest electrical safety standards. Plus, it goes up to 6 miles per hour and can be used continuously for up to 115 minutes.
Only $229.00 ! Get it here.
Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
This droid is fantastic! It has won 6 awards, and is completely kid-friendly. Your teen can work on 16 different missions, and they can teach the droid new skills. They’ll be playing AND learning. What’s not to love?
Only $99.00! Get it here.
Bluetooth Speaker Backpack
I’m seeing these bluetooth speaker backpacks everywhere, and D has been wanting one for a while. Pretty self-explanatory, and pretty rad, too!
Only $79.99 ! Get it here.
Nerf Doomlands 2169 Negotiator Blaster
What teen guy doesn’t like Nerf? I love Nerf toys, and I’m a gal. They’re just fun! This one can fire 8 darts in row. Whoop whoop!
Only $19.99! Get it here.
The Manual to Manhood by Jonathan Catherman
I’m pretty picky about getting books for teen boys, because a lot of times they’ll just sit on a shelf and collect dust. However, this is an easy reader, and a subject your teen is really becoming interested in. It’ll help him with all of those essential skills a guy is expected to learn along the way to adulthood.
Only $6.10! Get it here.
Magnetic Desk Sculpture
This sculpture is not only sick looking, but it’s also supposed to help with stress relief and intelligence-building. With 160 stainless steel balls, the combinations are endless, and will keep your teen’s mind working.
Only $9.99! Get it here.
Electronic Mini ATM Piggy Bank
Everyone should have a personal piggy bank, especially teens. It’ll help them to learn to save, even if only a little bit. This is super cool looking, too! Anything to get your kid saving money, right?
Only $28.99! Get it here.
Basketball 3D Illusion Night Light
For those teens who aren’t necessarily AFRAID of the dark, they just don’t like it too well.
Only $20.90! Get it here.
Dollar Shave Club
Dollar Shave Club makes the BEST razors. I’ve been subscribing to this club for years. I get refills every other month, and it’s less than $10 a pop. Your teen will love it!
Only $5 for the first month, and $9 per month after that! Get it here.
Camping Hammock
Hammocks are life! Your teen will love sleeping under the stars on camping trips, or even just in the back yard. You’re gonna want to use this too, trust me!
Only $19.99! Get it here.
Dakine Vert Rail Wallet
Every teen guy needs a wallet. This popular Dakine wallet has a great tri-fold design with a zippered coin section. Slip a $20 in and you’ll have a happy kid!
Only $11.95! Get it here.
Wallet Ninja
Since, you’re getting him that awesome wallet, why not grab him the Wallet Ninja to go with? This has so many different functions! 18, to be precise. It has a bottle opener, four screwdrivers , can opener, nail puller and so much more!
Only $8.49! Get it here.
Money Maze Puzzle
Cash is always a great gift for teens. How about making it a little more interesting by putting it in this Maze Money Box? It’ll make your teen use his brain to get his reward.
Only $8.90! Get it here.
Funny T-Shirt
T-shirts with funny sayings always make good gifts for teens. This one is great for your little gamer.
Only $11.54! Get it here.
Magnetic Shoe Closures
I hate shoe laces. I keep mine tied just loose enough to not have to untie and tie them when putting my shoes on or taking them off. These magnetic shoes closures take away that problem by keeping them tied always. Every lazy teen will love them!
Only $10.99 ! Get it here.
Bluetooth Beanie
Like the bluetooth backpack, this beanie has built in speakers that your teen will love. He wont have to worry about misplacing his earbuds or headphones.
Only $17.99! Get it here.
Magic Gravity Ball
With this crazy ball, your teen can impress his friends by creating the illusion of no gravity. There are no strings, it’s simple hand manipulation, but very impressive!
Only $34.89 ! Get it here.
Beginner’s Acoustic Guitar Set
Many teen boys express interest in playing guitar. However, it’s hard to justify spending a lot of money on equipment with how fickle teens can be. This kit is great because it’s super affordable, and includes everything your teen needs to get started playing guitar. If he loves it and sticks with it, then perhaps consider getting your kids lessons.
Only $34.95! Get it here.
Ultimate Gym Duffel by FocusGear
For those teens who are athletes, a gym duffel is always a great gift. This one was designed after FocusGear did a crowd-sourcing research project to see what features athletes think are most essential in a gym bag. Your kid will love!
Only $24.99! Get it here.
Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani
Last, but certainly not least, it’s essential for your teenager to have a good cologne (boys stink, remember?) Acqua di Gio is a classic scent every guy, young or old, should own.
Only $85 for 3.4 ounces ! Get it here.
Do you have some great gift ideas for teenage boys? Share them below in the comments section!
If you don’t find at least a few great ideas for your young Mister on this list, it may be a lost cause!
**I love to hear from my readers. If you have a thought or opinion about something in this article, please comment! Let’s get a convo started!**
Like what you read? Subscribe to The Bonafide Broad to get this kind of exclusive content right in your inbox! Just click this link and enter your email addy!
Do your friends and family a solid and share this post so they can benefit from it, too! Just click the appropriate button below to share it to your preferred social media platform. Thank you for supporting The Bonafide Broad!
I’m the founder of The Bonafide Broad, and a thirty-something broad originally from the Pacific Northwest. I now live in Flagstaff, Arizona, with my guy, Mr. OG. When I’m not busy rescuing kittens from tall trees, carrying babies from burning buildings, and trying to establish world peace, I work for the school district in Flagstaff, and I run this blog.
by Amber, The OG | Dec 14, 2017 |
Geek Fuel is a monthly subscription box that appeals to gamers, pop culture geeks, movie lovers, collectors, and more. I get it for my 12 (almost 13) year old stepson, D. However, this box isn’t just for boys. Geek Fuel has a huge variety of different subscribers, male and female, young and old.
Their website explains that each box is guaranteed to have at least $50 worth of merchandise. Since the box only cost you $24.90 (that’s $18.90, plus $6 shipping & handling) a month, that’s a pretty darn good value!
The types of items you get in your box include toys and action figures, household goods, limited edition comics, collectibles, everyday essentials, hard cover books, exclusive t-shirts, and downloadable games.
Every box is guaranteed to have a cool t-shirt, AND a full-size downloadable STEAM game. Those were the two main reasons I picked this subscription box for D over all of the others out there. He loves STEAM games, and always wears fun comics/pop culture t-shirts, so it’s perfect for him!
Let’s check out November’s box!
The Bonafide Broad is not affiliated with or sponsored by Geek Fuel in any way. We purchase a monthly subscription like everyone else. However, if you sign up for a subscription for Geek Fuel through our referral link, we receive a $5 credit for the referral. Subscribe here!
The Box
I just love how cram packed the box is full of fun goodies. Let’s dive in chicas and chicos!
So first of all, every month you get a copy of Geek Fuel magazine. Its filled with fun stories, gift ideas, recommendations, interviews and more.
Like most subscription boxes, Geek Fuel includes an information card detailing the items in the box, like so:
I always like to check out the t-shirt first, and November’s is stuffed into a super cool box, which is obviously Jurassic Park related. Whoop whoop!
This shirt is too cool! It features Isla Nublar, and the graphic is wicked cool. Totally digging “Life Finds a Way!” D loved the shirt this month, too.
There is this cool info card featuring the shirt, as well as a promotion where you can take a selfie in the shirt and possibly be featured in the next issue of Geek Fuel magazine. How rad is that?
It’s hard to determine the EXACT value of some of the items that come in the Geek Fuel box, because many of them are exclusive to the company. I’ll try my best.
I googled Isla Nubler t-shirts, and there were quite a few between $15-$20. We’ll go with that.
The next item I am drawn to is the cool little Deadpool Plush toy. We knew there would be a Deadpool item in this month’s box, and Deadpool just so happens to be D’s favorite superhero, so YES!
LOVE that he is white instead of red. It just makes it a little more unique.
You can get the red version of this on Funko Mopeez: Marvel – Deadpool Action Figure
“>Amazon for $10.48.
Next up are the Kom-Bot Edition Epic Enamels. I love that Geek Fuel sends collector pins. D can put these on his jacket, his backpack, or anywhere he wants. They are super cool, and great quality too! I like that this month gave us a set of two pins instead of the standard one. Another win!
I can’t find anything regarding price for these pins because they are exclusive to Geek Fuel, so I’m going estimate they are worth about $10 for both.
The next item is amaze-balls! It’s from Star Wars Rogue One, ans it’s a collectible 3D wood model. I like this because not only is is wicked neat looking, but D has to build it. Anything to get the kid doing something besides being glued to the TV.
You can get this wood model on Incredibuilds Star Wars Rogue One: At-Act 3D Wood Model and Book
“>Amazon for $16.99.
Moving on, we have a pretty fantastic seasonal item, wrapping paper. Not just ANY wrapping paper either. These have to be the funkiest, most fun wrapping paper sheets I’ve seen in a while. I was surprised how much D and Mr. OG like them, too.
Again, these are exclusive to Geek Fuel, so I’ll have to estimate their worth. Based on wrapping paper prices, and how unique these are, I’ll value them at about $8.
Last but not least, we have our monthly STEAM game. This one is called Lumini. The STEAM website says of the game: “A long-forgotten species, a hostile planet and a journey of discovery! Welcome to the world of Lumini – split and reform your swarm, evolve and discover new abilities to bring the Lumini back to their former glory…”
FUN!
Determining the value on this one was a cinch because it says right on it that it has a $13 value. Nice!
The Verdict
That, my Broads, is November’s Geek Fuel box. Pretty great, I’d say, but let’s check the total value of the whole box to be sure.
Remember, the cost for this box was $24.90. Adding up everything, it looks like the approximate worth for November’s box is between $73 and $78. I’d say that’s fantastic. Its triple the price I paid, and I love hearing that!
What do you Broad’s think?
**I love to hear from my readers. If you have a thought or opinion about something in this article, please comment! Let’s get a convo started!**
Like what you read? Subscribe to The Bonafide Broad to get this kind of exclusive content right in your inbox! Just click this link and enter your email addy!
Do your friends and family a solid and share this post so they can benefit from it, too! Just click the appropriate button below to share it to your preferred social media platform. Thank you for supporting The Bonafide Broad!
I’m the founder of The Bonafide Broad, and a thirty-something broad originally from the Pacific Northwest. I now live in Flagstaff, Arizona, with my guy, Mr. OG. When I’m not busy rescuing kittens from tall trees, carrying babies from burning buildings, and trying to establish world peace, I work for the school district in Flagstaff, and I run this blog.
“>Amazon for $10.48.
“>Amazon for $16.99.
