Moms Who Love Pop Culture Will Love These Nerdy Mother's Day Gifts

Here are our top pop culture picks for moms who love Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Studio Ghibli, horror, Barbie, and more.

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Mother's Day 2024 fandom gift ideas — Image: Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products; Heroes & Villains; Loungefly; Chewy; WB Discovery Consumer Products; Retrospekt

Time to celebrate the moms in your life—who we should really be celebrating every day—with the latest fashion and accessory releases from major geeky retailers in stores and online. BoxLunch, the Disney Store, the Gap, Hot Topic, and more have incredible fandom picks across genre favorites like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Studio Ghibli, Bluey, Disney, Marvel, Looney Tunes, and beyond.

Mother’s Day is May 12 so get those online carts and in-store pickup selections ready. Here are our selections of geeky gifts for mom, her littles, and even fur babies in the gallery ahead to help you out!

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Disney

Disney Store Beauty and the Beast Weekender Travel Bag by Vera Bradley

Disney Store Beauty and the Beast Mini Backpack by Vera Bradley

Disney Store Beauty and the Beast Tote Bag by Vera Bradley

Disney Store Belle Sleep Set for Adults

Disney Store Encanto Dress for Women and Encanto Dress for Girls

Casetify Frozen Elsa’s Ice Castle Case

Casetify Frozen Snowflake PowerThru 2-in-1 Charging Stand

PatPat Disney Princess Mommy and Me Character and Floral All-Over Print Dress

PatPat Winnie the Pooh Mommy and Me Character All-Over Print Ruffled-Sleeve Romper/Dress

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Star Wars

Disney Store Star Wars Short Sleep Set for Women

Star Wars X RockLove Leia Organa Crystal Lightsaber Earrings

DIFF Eyewear Princess Leia

Loungefly Star Wars Rebel Alliance Floral Zip Around Wallet

Colourpop C-3PO Shadow Palette

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Marvel

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DIFF Eyewear Black Panther Sunglasses

Owala 24oz FreeSip: Marvel – Captain Marvel

COLLECTIV Marvel Loki The INFLUENCR Convertible Sling & Crossbody Bag

Pandora Marvel The Avengers Captain America Shield Dangle Charm

Her Universe Marvel Captain America Pleated Athletic Dress Her Universe Exclusive

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20th Century and National Geographic

Swatch The Simpsons Marge watch — Image: Swatch

SWATCH The Simpsons Best. Mom. Ever.

The Simpsons Best. Mom. Ever. Marge & Maggie T-Shirt

Entertainment Earth Super7 Aliens Kane with Facehugger Super Soapies

West Elm National Geographic Topo Landscape Rug

West Elm National Geographic Solar System Rug

West Elm National Geographic Rocket Shelf

West Elm National Geographic Dino Hooks

West Elm National Geographic Dinosaur Quilt

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Warner Bros.

Sandcloud Looney Tunes — Image: Sandcloud

Sand Cloud beach towels new Looney Tunes collection

Looney Tunes RSVLTS collection for women

PatPat Looney Tunes Baby Boys/Girls 1pc Character Print Short-Sleeve Romper

PatPat Looney Tunes Baby Girl Corduroy Sundress

PatPat Looney Tunes Baby Cartoon Print Colorblock Long-Sleeve Sweatshirt

PatPat Looney Tunes Baby Girl/Boy Character Chess/Floral/Star Print Romper

Hot Topic Beetlejuice Sandworm Chain Skort

Loungefly The Lord of the Rings The One Ring Crossbody Bag

Loungefly The Lord of the Rings The One Ring Glow-In-The-Dark Zipper Wallet

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Universal and DreamWorks

How to Train Your Dragon backpack BoxLunch exclusive — Image: BoxLunch

Jurassic Park Botanical Raptor Allover Print Tank Dress - BoxLunch Exclusive

Jurassic Park Dinosaur Allover Print Footed Infant One-Piece - BoxLunch Exclusive

DreamWorks Shrek Characters Quilt Baby Blanket - BoxLunch Exclusive

Shrek Donkey & Shrek Sippy Cup - BoxLunch Exclusive

Shrek Donkey & Shrek Bandanna Bib Set - BoxLunch Exclusive

Shrek Kanji Shrek Womens Slouchy Sweatshirt—BoxLunch

Shrek Gingy Figural Cosmetic Bag—BoxLunch

Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon Toothless and Light Fury Family Mini Backpack - BoxLunch Exclusive

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Horror

Ghostbusters Terror Dog Spirit Halloween — Image: Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween Ghostbusters Terror Dog Life-Size Replica

Spirit Halloween Mars Attacks Atomic Ray Gun with Poster

Spirit Halloween Glenn from Chucky Doll

Spirit Halloween Wednesday Addams Plush

Wednesday Clue Board Game

Bioworld Chucky Wanna Play Double Sided Women’s Athletic Heather Crop Tee

Bioworld Glow in the Dark Scream Ghost Face Horror Movie Character Black Mini Backpack

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Animation

Studio Ghibli BoxLunch Collection — Image: BoxLunch

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Dress — BoxLunch Exclusive

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Garden Smocked Dress—BoxLunch

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Acorns Infant Tutu One-Piece - BoxLunch Exclusive

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Garden Allover Print Smocked Toddler Dress —BoxLunch

Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Floral Character Allover Print Infant One-Piece—BoxLunch

Our Universe Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Characters Fall Foliage Allover Print Infant One-Piece—BoxLunch

SpongeBob SquarePants Hash Slinging Slasher Womens Crop T-Shirt—BoxLunch

SpongeBob SquarePants Chibi Character Bib Set — BoxLunch Exclusive

SpongeBob SquarePants Chibi SpongeBob Infant Overall Set - BoxLunch Exclusive

Hot Topic Bluey Family Throw Blanket

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Pop Culture

Hello Kitty Strawberry Instant Film Camera — Image: Retrospekt

Hello Kitty Strawberry Kawaii Instant Film Polaroid—Retrospekt

Hello Kitty Strawberry Kawaii FC-11 35MM Film Camera—Retrospekt

The Woobles Hello Kitty Crochet Kits

Heroes & Villains Lore Olympus Fashion Collection

Polaroid 600 Instant Camera Malibu Barbie—Retrospekt

PatPat Barbie Mommy and Me Letter Print Belted Combo Tank Rompers

PatPat Barbie Baby Girl Allover Letter Print Bow Front Cami Romper

PatPat Barbie Baby Girl Letter Embroidered Long-sleeve Jumpsuit

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Fur Babies

Chewy Star Wars C-3PO Bottle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy

Chewy Star Wars Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy

Chewy Disney Lion King’s Simba Jungle Dog & Cat Shirt

Chewy Disney Winnie the Pooh & Friends Hunny Pot Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy

Chewy Disney Winnie the Pooh Nite Time Dog & Cat Pajama

Chewy Disney Genie Plush with Rope Squeaky Dog Toy

Chewy Fetch For Pets SpongeBob Patrick Squeaky Plush Dog Toy

Chewy Frisco I Love Mommy Dog & Cat T-Shirt

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Kids

PatPat Disney Princess 1pc Baby/Toddler Girls Character Puff-Sleeve Dress

PatPat Disney Princess Baby Girls/Princess Allover Print Flutter-Sleeve Romper

PatPat Disney Princess Baby/Toddler Girl Character Print Cosplay Long-Sleeve Dress

PatPat Disney Princess 1pc Baby Girls Floral Ruffled-Sleeve Bodysuit

babyGap | Barbie Organic Cotton PJ Set

babyGap | Star Wars Grogu Crew Socks (4-Pack)

babyGap | Marvel Superhero High-Top Sneakers

babyGap | Marvel Organic Cotton Short PJ Set

babyGap |Disney Swim One-Piece

babyGap |Disney Denim Shortalls

babyGap | Disney Tulle Princess Dress

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