Geek Crate Christmas Sale: 30% Off Geek Subscription Boxes

As a London-born Xennial now navigating the polite, snow-dusted streets of Toronto, I’ve learned two things: 1) A "double-double" is not a defensive basketball maneuver, and 2) the struggle to find decent British-based geekery without paying the GDP of a small nation in shipping is real.

But hold onto your vintage 1994 Game Boy, because Geek Crate (yes, the UK legends) is running a Christmas sale that actually makes me want to put down my overpriced artisan butter tart and pay attention.

They’re offering 30% off your first two boxes, plus a free bonus gift.

For the uninitiated—or those who’ve spent the last decade trying to explain to Canadians that "Dr. Who" isn't just a medical drama (Joke!)—Geek Crate is basically a monthly dose of serotonin in a cardboard box. We’re talking Star Wars, Marvel, Pokémon, and Harry Potter gear that doesn't look like it was bought at a dodgy market stall in Camden.

Why this hits different for the Xennial in Exile:

The Nostalgia Factor: As a generation that lived through the transition from VHS to Netflix, we appreciate a physical thing. Opening a mystery box feels like the 1980s Christmas mornings we remember, before everything became a digital download or a "subscription to an app."

The Price Point: 30% off is a proper result. In Toronto terms, that’s about three fancy coffees or half a month's rent in Liberty Village.

The "Home" Connection: Getting a box shipped from the UK feels like a digital hug from across the pond. It’s like a care package, but instead of PG Tips and Hobnobs (which, let’s face it, we can get at Sobeys now), it’s filled with Funko Pops and exclusive artwork.

Whether you’re a "Smuggler" (Star Wars), a "Potterhead," or just a general "Geek" who wants a surprise that isn't another "Please shovelling your sidewalk" notice from the city, this is the time to jump in.

It’s a "limited time only" situation—much like my patience for the TTC during a light dusting of snow. So, head over to Geek Crate, grab the discount, and let’s bring a bit of British nerdery to the 6ix.

Cheers, and Happy Christmas (yes, Christmas, I’m not saying "Happy Holidays" just yet).