Christmas Gifts for Gamers
By Tom James
Still hunting for Christmas gifts for gamers who already have every console under the tree? This guide skips straight past generic bundles and rounds up Nintendo-flavoured collectables, from pocket-sized Kirby figures to shelf-stealing Samus statues, all price-compared across UK shops.
Whether you're after a stocking filler for a Zelda-obsessed niece or a proper centrepiece gift for a Metroid completionist, there's something here across every budget. Retro charm meets modern collectable craft, so you can shop smart without overspending on the wrong figure.
1. Kirby: Mini Figures: Kirby's Wonder Room (1 Pcs)
Nintendo — £10.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A tiny, affordable Kirby figure that's perfect for topping up a stocking without blowing the gaming gift budget — ideal for Nintendo fans who collect the whole Wonder Room set.
2. Kirby: Mini Figure: Swing Kirby (Twinkle Traveller: 1 Pcs)
Nintendo — £9.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Swing Kirby's Twinkle Traveller pose adds variety to any Kirby shelf display, making it a sweet budget-friendly extra for gamers already gifted the bigger-ticket items on this list.
3. Kirby: Mini Figure: Terrarium Collection: Kirby's Adventure (1 Pcs)
Nintendo — £9.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Part of the Terrarium Collection, this Kirby's Adventure mini figure suits fans who like their retro Nintendo nostalgia rendered in cute, collectable miniature form.
4. Kirby In Dreamland: Mini Figure: Swing Kirby (1 Pcs)
Nintendo — £8.49 at Forbidden Planet. View details
The cheapest Kirby pick here, this Dreamland-themed Swing Kirby figure is a low-cost way to delight a retro Nintendo gamer without stretching the Christmas budget.
5. Legend Of Zelda: Club Mocchi-Mocchi Mega Plush: Korok
Nintendo — £29.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This squeezable Korok Mega Plush brings Zelda's forest spirit to huggable life, a comforting, characterful gift for anyone who's spent hours hunting Koroks across Hyrule.
6. Legend Of Zelda: Grande Mug: Black & Gold Map
Nintendo — £11.69 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A generously sized mug decorated with a black-and-gold Hyrule map, this is a practical everyday gift for the Zelda fan who needs their tea served with a side of lore.
7. The Unofficial Zelda Cookbook (Hardcover)
Nintendo — £18.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For gamers who love Zelda as much as cooking, this hardcover cookbook turns Hyrule-inspired recipes into a genuinely usable gift rather than another shelf ornament.
8. Kirby: Key Clip: Kirby & Warp Star
Nintendo — £9.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A handy Kirby and Warp Star key clip that doubles as an everyday accessory, ideal as a small extra gift alongside a bigger Nintendo present.
9. Metroid Prime: PVC Statue: Samus (Varia Suit Collectors Edition)
Nintendo — £139.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
The showstopper of this guide, this Varia Suit Samus statue is built for serious Metroid collectors after a genuine display centrepiece rather than a stocking filler.
10. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: Figma Action Figure: Samus Aran
Nintendo — £109.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A detailed, poseable Figma of Samus from Metroid Prime 3, this suits action-figure collectors who want screen-accurate articulation over static display pieces.
11. Metroid: Other M: Figma Action Figure: Samus Aran (Zero Suit Version)
Nintendo — £94.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This Zero Suit Figma captures Samus from Other M in fine articulated detail, a strong pick for gamers who prefer their Metroid figures dynamic and posable.
12. Super Mario: S.H. Figuarts Action Figure: Yoshi
Nintendo — £47.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A well-crafted S.H. Figuarts Yoshi brings proper articulation and detail to a beloved Mario sidekick, appealing to gamers who collect figures as much as they play.
13. Super Mario: S.H. Figuarts Action Figure: Bowser
Nintendo — £56.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
This S.H. Figuarts Bowser is a substantial, detailed figure for Mario fans wanting their favourite villain rendered with the poseability collectors expect from the line.
14. Kirby: Nanoblock: Kirby (Inhale)
Nintendo — £9.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A quirky Nanoblock build of Kirby inhaling, this appeals to gamers who enjoy hands-on building projects alongside their usual Nintendo collectables.
Christmas Gifts for Gamers FAQs
What is a good Christmas gift for a gamer?
Everything around the game rather than hardware. They already own the console, they have opinions about the controller, and anything you pick will be worse than what they would have chosen. Figures, plush and desk kit avoid that trap entirely.
What is the best gift on this page?
The Korok mega plush at £29.99. It is big enough to feel like a real present, and the Zelda reference is specific enough to prove you paid attention — which is most of the job with a gamer gift.
Are there gaming gifts under £15?
Most of this page is. Kirby mini figures start at £8.49, the Zelda map mug is £11.69, and the Minecraft water bottle is £9.99 — which makes this a good hunting ground for secret santa as well as the main present.
What gaming gifts are useful rather than decorative?
The Razer Gigantus V2 mouse pad in the Minecraft edition is a proper gaming pad rather than a novelty one, so it earns desk space on merit. The Minecraft LED lamp also works as an actual bedside light.