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Lists about nerdy hobbies, franchises, and topics—and the sweet, socially awkward geeks who obsess over them.

In the last decade, the world has become inundated with nerd culture. Superhero movies reign at the box office, The Big Bang Theory&nbsp;became a constant ratings winner, and San Diego Comic-Con is a nerd paradise attracting fans from all around the world. But still, there are a few nerdy things that haven&rsquo;t taken the world by storm, and that will probably never have hipster cachet.

Unless there&rsquo;s a massive tidal shift, nerdy past times like coding, cartography, and playing in a ska band are never going to become sellable commodities the way that video games and Game of Thrones have. Check out this list and see how your nerd cred stacks up against these nerdy things that will never become cool.

If you&rsquo;re reading this, there&rsquo;s a good chance that you said something along the lines of &ldquo;Star Wars used to be cool, before all the fake nerds got to it.&rdquo; Rest assured, none of the items on this list will ever become cool. No one&rsquo;s going to make a blockbuster movie about Magic: The Gathering any time soon. Vote up the nerdy things that still haven&rsquo;t become cool and feel free to add some nerdy things of your own to the list.

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List of the greatest geeks in TV history. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nerd-characters-movies/jodi-smith" target="_blank">best nerd characters</a> ever to hit the tiny screens are ranked here in order of greatness. Sure some of the characters might have annoyed us, but we never changed that dial once they appeared onscreen. These men and women are absolutely hilarious and absolutely awesome -- oh, and absolutely nerdy. It usually happens on TV when the door knocks and the dad is really disappointed to see who is on the other side. Like the way Carl Winslow looks when it&#39;s revealed to be Steve Urkel on Family Matters. TV nerds of all genders are ranked, ranging from sexy geeks like Liz Lemon to neurotic nerds like Adrian Monk. Who studies dinosaurs better than Ross Geller? Who knows more Pawnee history than Leslie Knope? These geeks made us smarter and sillier, like Lisa Simpson and Willow Rosenberg. While Willow was always the best friend and Dwight Schrute is just one of the employees, people like Larry David and iCarly (yes, both geeks) got shows to their geeky selves.

This definitive ranking of current shows for nerds in 2020 will guide your inner geeky science lover in the right direction. When it comes to nerd shows, it is hard to top some of the current series on the air right now. Whether you love nerdy tv characters or fantastical high school worlds like Beacon Hills on MTV&rsquo;s Teen Wolf, this list is for you. Behold your current options for geeky shows that have yet to be canceled and are still pumping out new episodes to the delight of nerdy TV fans everywhere.

Recent years have been great for nerd TV shows, from The CW adapting favorite superheroes (The Flash) to Netflix knowing how to perfectly pluck the strings of nostalgia (Stranger Things). A <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-geeky-shows-and-movies/ranker-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">nerd TV show</a> like Doctor Who or a geeky coding show like Mythic Quest: Raven&rsquo;s Banquet have and will continue to blow your minds.&nbsp;

What does nerd mean to you? Whether you&#39;re into science, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, or any other &quot;geeky&quot; genre, the shows on this list are sure to satisfy your inner nerd. Upvote the best shows for nerds below, or add other great television series currently airing that you think other nerds would enjoy.

The internet loves mashing up everything, from Disney princesses and action movies to characters from adult dramas&nbsp;mixed with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-saturday-morning-cartoons-for-mid-80_s-90_s-kids?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">cartoons from the &#39;80s</a> and &#39;90s. So, after a few years of collecting the most eye-catching, memorable, well-done, and awesomely funny art, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-13-greatest-pop-culture-mash-ups-_vol-1_/robert-wabash?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">pop culture mashups</a>, and Photoshops involving cartoons from our collective childhoods, this list has the greatest, most fun mash-up pop culture art ever collected, all in one place, for you to scroll through in order to avoid real life.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-shows-for-nerds/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Nerdy TV shows</a>, cartoons, movies... all of it&#39;s included in this bunch, making this an awesome compilation of the kind of pop culture mash-up, crossover, or referential art that makes the round on your Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr feeds at least once a week.&nbsp;You usually write it off as quick and easy, but if you look at all of it as a collective, internet-fueled body of work, then you really have to give it to the vast array of internet pop culture artists who dive in, spend time, and share these mash-ups with the general, non-magic, civilian populace.

These might just be&nbsp;the best pop culture mashup art pieces in internet history.&nbsp;

Every geek needs at least a few nerdy hobbies. How else are you going to develop your geek cred? But you can’t pursue every hobby, no one has that kind of time or money. To help you out, your fellow geek nerds have voted for their favorite nerdy hobbies and past times in the hobby list below. Also be sure to vote for your favorite geeky hobbies so that you can spread the joy!You’ll find things like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-games-of-all-time">top video games</a>, trading <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-fun-card-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">card games</a>, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-board-games-of-all-time">best board games</a>, miniatures, and so on. Heck, you may even find nerd hobbies you’ve never heard of before. For instance, have you ever considered historical reenacting as a weekend hobby? Well it’s pretty awesome and involved.Other popular nerd hobbies include things you don’t usually don’t expect from nerds and geeks. Things like bodybuilding. In hindsight, it actually makes sense that bodybuilding is a nerdy hobby, as it relies on general knowledge of physiology. After all, you have to know what exercises are the most efficient for developing specific muscle groups.So if you consider yourself a geek, nerd, or something in&nbsp;between the two, then vote for your favorite nerdy hobbies. If you don’t see your favorite past time listed, then add it so that your fellow geeks can check it out.&nbsp;

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A list of the best geek movies. These are cool nerd films featuring geeks, geek culture, or they&#39;re simply *for* geeks. These truly are the best of the bunch, vote up your favorites and vote down any that you never want to see again. Say what you want about the freaks, geeks, nerds, and dorks of this world, but they have great taste in movies and have made a hell of an entertaining list of the best geek films. Sure, most of them are going to be sci-fi and fantasy, but there are a few other genres on this list of geek films as well.

Some of these films don&#39;t even have computers in them, nor do they have anything to do with math. And the end of the day, everybody has a little bit of a geek in them, and with that in mind, perhaps these geek movies are ultimately for everyone. What are the top geek movies? Take a look and enjoy these amazing geek films!

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From the 1950s until the end of the 20th century, being considered a nerd was about as good as having the Black Plague. If you were a nerd, people thought you were a social pariah and probably kicked sand in your face or broke your glasses. But after the turn of the millennium it suddenly became cool to be a nerd. It was like instead of all the computers breaking&nbsp;from Y2K, we entered an alternate dimension where nerdy stuff was cool and cool stuff was suddenly nerdy. Suddenly jocks were watching Star Wars and crocheting sweaters with the names of their favorites sports ball teams - life sure is weird. Other than science fiction and fancy sewing, here&rsquo;s a list of other things that aren&rsquo;t nerdy anymore.

It&rsquo;s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when the public&rsquo;s perception of the nerd, geeks, and geeky nerd culture shifted, but when things changed they changed in a big way. Comic-Con became the new <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/super-bowl?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Super Bowl</a>, and E3 exploded into the NBA finals. But it&rsquo;s not just the giant conferences that have become the bee&rsquo;s knees among the hoi polloi, everything from gardening, to home brewing, and even the concept of dressing well has become super cool, and this is just the tip of the nerd iceberg.

This list compiles everything that&rsquo;s no longer nerdy for your enjoyment. You can even vote up the stuff that&rsquo;s gone from nerdy to cool, and add the nerdy thing that you do that&rsquo;s been taken over by the cool kids and mainstream pop culture to this list.

Podcasts

There are so many geeky podcasts floating around, it can be hard to know which ones are up your alley. If you&rsquo;re seeking new podcasts for nerds, then this list has you taken care of. Whether you&rsquo;re a nerd for TV shows from the &#39;90s, comic books, science fiction, or true crime, there are plenty of nerdy podcasts on here for you to listen to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-short-podcasts-ten-minutes/ranker-podcast" target="_blank">in between games</a> of D&amp;D. Some of these podcasts might even help you out with your next move. You can even listen to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-dungeons-and-dragons-podcasts/ranker-podcast" target="_blank">D&amp;D podcasts</a> while playing D&amp;D. Put your earbuds in and take a gander at this list of the best podcasts for nerds.&nbsp;

With so many different types of nerds out there, the podcasts nerds listen to can fit under such a huge umbrella that you can bet that almost anything you&rsquo;re interested in has a couple of people talking into a microphone about it. Not all podcasts that are nerdy sound the same way. Some are mucho informational, while others are goofy and fun. And some manage to combine humor and intelligence in ways that are guaranteed to blow minds. If you&rsquo;ve been looking for ideas about new podcasts to listen to, this list of nerd podcasts should keep you busy.

Vote on the nerdiest podcasts to listen to, and if this list of podcasts for geeks is missing your favorite nerd podcast, then add it yourself so your fellow nerdlingers can vote!

Whether you are one or you know some, geeks are all around us. For years, the geek has been relegated to the dark and dank rooms of basements where they could play Dungeons &amp; Dragons in peace, but times are changing! The geeks have come out of the shadows and have taken over our televisions and movie theaters with some of the funniest and most interesting characters and stories ever told! In short, there&#39;s a great deal&nbsp;of new <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-shows-for-nerds/ranker-tv" target="_blank">geeky shows</a> and&nbsp;movies to nerd out on.&nbsp;

Years ago, it would have been unheard of to feature a TV show&nbsp;about a group of physicists working tirelessly at Caltech, but that&#39;s the baseline premise to&nbsp;The Big Bang Theory, which is one of the most popular television series around. In film, nerds and geek culture is also well represented these days with recent additions including movies like the newly revamped&nbsp;Star Trek&nbsp;series, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-star-wars-canon-differences/joedonley" target="_blank">new&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;films</a>, and many more. Whatever your interest in geek culture, there are plenty of recent nerdy TV shows and movies to watch with a few classics spread throughout this list to keep it interesting!

Which of the nerdiest, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-geek-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">geekiest&nbsp;movies</a> and shows deserve the top spots on this list? Help decide which are best&nbsp;by giving your favorites a thumbs up and adding any good movies or shows missing from the list.

List of Celebrities Who Are Secret Geeks ranked by fame and popularity. It has never been cooler to be a geek and some of Hollywood's most famous are amongst the nerd herd. Some celebrities geek out for science fiction and comic books, while others are brilliant scholars with PhDs. Some famous people have made a career out of being a geek and some keep their secret inner-nerd from the world.Who is the most famous person who is a secret geek? Angelina Jolie tops our list. Jolie has been eye-candy for geeks all over the world in her role as video game vixen Lara Croft, but she is a geek in her own right. The &quot;Mr. and Mrs. Smith actress collects first edition books and antique daggers. She has discussed her nerdiness, stating, &quot;I’m kind of a closet geek, so I talk about a lot of different things&quot; Other famous actresses that are secret geeks include Meghan Fox, Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman.Some famous men are also secretly nerdy. &quot;Titanic&quot; star Leonardo DiCaprio collects action figures. Apparently, he has an impressive collection of figures from &quot;He-Man&quot; and &quot;Star Wars.&quot; Pop star Justin Bieber is a expert at solving the iconic 80s toy the rubix cube. There are several YouTube clips of the pop star solving a rubix cube in under 120 seconds.Do you think these celebrities should be more open about their inner-nerds? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Revenge of the Nerds

Who doesn&rsquo;t have a favorite nerd? And who doesn&#39;t have a favorite nerd movie? The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-geek-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best nerd movies</a>&nbsp;either reminds us of a part of ourselves that we try so hard to avoid letting others see, or just make us flat out feel more secure about our own quirks and personalities! What are the best movies about nerds? This list has the best of the best movies with nerds on the big screen.

The movies on this list discuss nerds in one way or another, fore example, there are both nerd comedy movies and nerd romance movies on this list. Some of them feature classic all-time favorite nerds that will forever be in our hearts. Most of the flicks on this list are more comedy based rather than dramatic. But still, there are a few here that will satisfy your drama cravings. No matter what you want from your nerd movies, there will be something on this list for you.

This list features the best nerdy movies, including: Weird Science, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Back to the Future, The Breakfast Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Can&rsquo;t Hardly Wait, and Never Been Kissed. Vote up your favorite movie below or add a movie about huge nerds that you love, if isn&#39;t already on the list.

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List of the greatest female geeky TV characters. The best and nerdiest women on television are ranked on this page based on their level of geekdom. These female TV geeks are good at what they do - and they studied damn hard to make it happen. Who are the best and most famous female nerd characters? You know and love them, so why not vote up your favorite famous female geeks?As much as Lindsay Weir on Freaks and Geeks tried to escape her geek label, it is impossible to fully un-nerd yourself. Even Screech found himself a match in Jessie Spano in the realm of Saved by the Bell. And one of the best geek girls on television is the character of Topanga Lawrence, of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/boy-meets-world-trivia/amylindorff?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Boy Meets World</a> fame. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have also created television characters with such geeky qualities, it should inspire every young lady in America to follow suit. These women could outsmart their male counterparts any day of the week, even if sometimes they out-awkward them as well.

If you're looking to fuel your inner gamer, Star Wars fan, or comic book lover, then look no further than these geeky&nbsp;subscription boxes. Here you'll find a selection of some of the best monthly geek crates on the market. From toys and collectibles to anime and manga, you can get a selection of awesome items to add to your favorite collection each and every month.&nbsp;These geek bundles offer everything from exclusive t-shirts to action figures that will give you a much needed surprise to look forward to amid the bills in your mailbox. Or perhaps you're looking for the ultimate gift for the favorite gamer or collector in your life. These geek crates are where it's at to keep them smiling all month long.Be sure and vote on your favorite&nbsp;subscription boxes for geeks to help guide others to the best ones around.

Who says geeks can&#39;t have rock star nails? Sure, a few manicures on this list might hinder your ability to button mash, but it doesn&#39;t mean you can&#39;t get totally inspired to make your own nail flair. Check out these awesome tributes to geek and pop culture via the very hot trend of nail art - from Totoro to Pac Man, and from understated to flat out ridiculous. 

Whether it&#39;s a year-round look, a Comic-Con necessity, or just eye candy, these geeky nails have all the best nerd stuff, well, nailed (sorry).&nbsp;Which is your favorite manicure on the list? Which nails are the artsiest, the best tribute to geekdom, and have the coolest conceptually? Which of these manis would you rock?

Steven Universe

When it comes to their favorite franchises, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-nerdy-hobbies">geeks mean business</a>.The shows, films, comics, and video games on this list inspired&nbsp;incredibly dedicated fans, whose unparalleled enthusiasm <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/guide-to-star-wars-fan-films-fan-made-star-wars-movies-/fan-films-list">led to numerous spin-offs and&nbsp;reboots</a>, and countless flamewars. These fandoms are rife with ship wars, pretentious hierarchies, aggressive idolization of actors, or stubborn arguments about the &quot;best&quot; generation. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-pathetic-fanbases-in-geekdom/geekscape">These intense fandoms</a> have the potential to keep otherwise levelheaded enthusiasts from enjoying these series, and may even scare off new fans who were just looking for something fresh in their Netflix queue.While these nerd favorites are near and dear to many hearts and boast the longest lines Comic-con has ever seen, it’s best to tread their fandoms lightly, or risk losing not only your interest, but your temper.

Anime Characters

Conan Edogawa

For this poll we're ranking the nerdiest anime characters of all time, but don't be surprised to see some entries that might be controversial. The words nerd or geek are kind of convoluted these days, but traditionally they describe someone who studies a lot, is intelligent, and maybe has some awkward tendencies. Some of the geeky anime characters on this list are nerdy because of their hobbies, like how Cowboy Bebop's Ed is a brilliant hacker that spends a lot of time online. Others like Light Yagami may be handsome or smooth with the ladies, but still get perfect grades in school and appear to be outwardly nerdy.You can add any anime nerd characters to the list if they're not already here, so please contribute some of your favorites. Don't forget to check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-characters-with-glasses/ranker-anime">best anime characters with glasses</a> too, where you'll probably see some of the same characters.

Fails

Do you have a nerd or geek in your family with a birthday coming up? Feeling pretty confident in your ability to whip something up that they’re destined to love? Well if so, then you may want to hold that thought for one second while you check out this hilarious collection of nerd cake fails.It's not as easy as just throwing a dragon on something, or adding a thing that kind of resembles a magic wand which you’ll see in the following examples of geeky cake fails. Here you’ll see magical castles that turned out accidentally pervy and Star Wars cakes that the force was so not with.&nbsp;So whether you’re a nerd yourself, looking to make a tasty treat for one you love, or are just out for a good laugh, these bad nerd cakes are just what you're looking for.

The&nbsp;best&nbsp;geek conventions aren't all that elusive. The events&nbsp;may seem intimidating, but truly, the nerds who attend <a href="http://brainknowsbetter.com/news/2014/5/28/the-good-bad-and-ugly-psychology-of-comic-con" target="_blank">are friendly</a>; they tend to welcome new connections.&nbsp;Comics and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">cartoon series</a> continue to be extremely popular, and fans need safe spaces to show their appreciation for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-comic-book-characters-ranked-v1/rhune-kincaid" target="_blank">wacky characters</a>&nbsp;and content. Perhaps that's why so many conventions exist. In fact, finding an amazing con isn't as difficult as determining which one you want to attend.Some geek conventions are more popular than others, though, and you may not have even heard of them all. There's one&nbsp;for just about everyone and every genre. If you're looking for&nbsp;cons that are worth going to, you won't have to search for long.

Remember when you were a kid and half the fun of getting to pick out your own birthday cake was in deciding which of your favorite cartoons or super heroes to feature in its d&eacute;cor? Well, if a tiny part of you groans every time you give up and just buy a super boring “adult” cake for an event, then you’ve totally come to the right place. Here you’ll find a collection of cool nerd cakes custom made for people who absolutely refuse, under any circumstances, to grow up.&nbsp;Here you’ll find cakes for nerds who are sick of benching their <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/evolution-of-favorite-video-game-characters/collin-flatt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite video game characters</a> every time they pick out a cake for a major life event. This assemblage of photos has nerdy cakes featuring everything from Hogwarts to Dr. Who, and geeky cakes for everyone from the Apple fanboy to those who speak math like it's a second language. So if you’re sick of generic cakes that will be remembered by absolutely no one, come on in. Here you’ll find pastries featuring all your favorite action heroes who are here to support you as you shamelessly let your freak flag fly!

Nerd love occupies a unique area&nbsp;of love because it's not based on physical superficialities. Based on love of&nbsp;video games, movies, and technology in general, nerdism&nbsp;encompasses a wealth of passions for love-struck dorks to bond over. If you're a chic geek in love and you're currently searching for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/unique-wedding-proposal-ideas/samantha-dillinger">unique wedding proposal ideas</a> for your Princess Peach, these nerdy marriage proposals&nbsp;are a great place to start.Broad in scope, these nerdy marriage proposals range from famous Nintendo references to modern-day technical treasure hunts. All that hard work in science class paid off, because these nerds know how to form bonds on a physical and emotional level.

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Let's say your tastes run a bit to the nerdy. The tech-focused. The downright geeky. Look no further – this list is for you. The best stores for nerd stuff are full of fun and functional things to buy. Some top geek stores are found in brick and mortar shops across the country, while other geek specialty stores offer products online. Many of the most popular nerd stores offer rare collectibles and electronics.What establishments are your personal picks for the best geek stores? The staggering popularity of Apple products makes the Apple Store downright cool. Whether you are a tech geek or someone who goes crazy for personal electronics, the Apple Store is a dream retail shop. They even have an onsite Genius Bar to help you troubleshoot your devices. Spencer's Gifts is another fun place to find one-of-a-kind – and highly irreverent – items for your favorite nerds.&nbsp;ThinkGeek makes nerd shopping easy with its resourceful online catalog. Other good shops featured on this best geek stores list include Meltdown Comics, HobbyTown USA, and I Want One of Those.Where is your favorite place to purchase nerdy items? Embrace your inner geek by giving the best stores a thumbs up and please add any great retailers that are missing.

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Hot Topic

Hot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and alternative culture–related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000 and was replaced by Betsy McLaughlin, who headed the company until 2011. Lisa Harper assumed the position of CEO in March 2011. The company went public and began trading on NASDAQ in 1996. In 2006, Hot Topic was placed 53rd on Fortune 500's Top Companies to Work For list. In 2013, Hot Topic announced its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $600 million.

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Best Buy Europe was a retail joint venture owned by the United States-based electronics retailer Best Buy Inc and UK-based mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse. The company was formed by Best Buy's purchase of 50% of The Carphone Warehouse's retail division. Best Buy branded superstores opened in the UK beginning in April 30, 2010 with a store in Thurrock, Essex.
Best Buy was due to open its first UK stores in 2009, but postponed this until 2010, with plans for up to 200 stores eventually. Carphone originally intended to open up to 200 Big Box stores in Europe by 2013, but this goal was reduced to 100.
On the 6 November 2011, Carphone Warehouse announced its intention to close the 11 Best Buy "big box" format stores. On 14 January 2012, the Best Buy Europe joint venture was discontinued, with all 11 stores and the transactional website closing on that day.

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Target Corporation is the second-largest department store retailer in the United States, behind Walmart, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Founded by George Dayton and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company was originally named Goodfellow Dry Goods in June 1902. As of February 3, 2018, Target operates 1,822 stores throughout the United States. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and "flexible format" stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding. Target is often recognized for its emphasis on "the needs of its younger, image-conscious shoppers."

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FAO Schwarz, founded in 1862, is the oldest toy store in the United States. The company is known for its unique high-end toys, life-sized stuffed animals, dolls, and games. The FAO Schwarz flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City is a popular tourist destination, and has gained iconic status for its floor piano and cameos in major motion pictures.
The FAO Schwarz brand is currently the property of the descendants of the founder through the FAO Schwarz Family Foundation, but is now exclusively operated by Toys "R" Us Inc.

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Firebox.com is an electronic commerce based in London, England, that was created in 1998 as hotbox.co.uk, an internet retailer founded by university friends Michael Acton Smith and Tom Boardman. Their inventory covers many different products from baby toys to high-tech gadgets.

Michaels

Michaels Stores, Inc. is an arts and crafts retail chain. It currently operates more than 1262 stores as of May 31, 2014. In addition, Michaels produces 10 exclusive private brands including Recollections, Studio Decor, Bead Landing, Creatology, Ashland, Celebrate It, Art Minds, Artist's Loft, Craft Smart and Loops & Threads. The corporate headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.
The average Michaels store now contains 40,000 different products in 18,200 square feet of selling space. The stores sell a selection of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, bakeware, beads, scrapbooking and seasonal merchandise for hobbyists and do-it-yourself home decorators.
Michaels is the largest such chain in the United States. Competitors include Hobby Lobby, Ben Franklin Stores, Jo-Ann Stores, AC Moore and several smaller chains. Canadian competitors include DeSerres.
In April 2012, Michaels filed for a $500 million initial public offering, but it was put on hold due to the chief executive's illness. In June 2014, the IPO was scheduled again.

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I Want One of Those is an online retailer offering a selection of homeware, gadgets, gizmos, toys and office accessories as well as organised adventures. I Want One Of Those has a sister site in Spain and another sister site in Germany.

The Sharper Image

Sharper Image is an American brand that offers consumers the latest in home electronics, air purifiers, gifts and other high-tech lifestyle products. Originally founded in 1977, the brand was relaunched in 2010 with an updated catalog and website, SharperImage.com. The catalog and website are currently owned and operated by Michigan-based Camelot Venture Group.
The earlier consumer products retailer by that name was founded by Richard Thalheimer and was in business from 1977 until its closing in 2008. The company sold merchandise through dozens of retail stores throughout the United States, a monthly catalog and its website, along with business-to-business sales teams which marketed products for corporate incentive programs and wholesale to retailers.
On February 19, 2008, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming low sales aggravated by a decline in consumer spending and negative publicity surrounding its Ionic Breeze air purifiers. At that time the company had 2,500 employees.

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is an American multinational clothing corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates in the United States, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Its inventory primarily consists of clothing, footwear, and housewares, which largely draw from bohemian, hipster, ironically humorous, kitschy, retro, and vintage styles. The company has additionally collaborated with designers and luxury brands on several occasions. Urban Outfitters manages five separate brands, including its namesake, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN; together, the brands operate over 400 retail locations worldwide.

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HobbyTown USA

♦HobbyTown USA or HobbyTown is a franchised retail hobby and toy store, most stores offer a full line of radio control hobbies, models, games, toys, educational items, paints, tools and model railroad items. The franchise stores also carry seasonal items such as rockets, pinewood derby, educational toys and kites. In addition, they have products suitable for both experienced and beginning hobbyists. HobbyTown was founded in 1980 by Merlin Hayes and Thomas Walla with the purchase of a local business in Lincoln, Nebraska and started franchising the concept in 1986.

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