Christmas is coming, which means we have some Early Black Friday Gift Ideas for you! While the kickoff to holiday shopping doesn’t start until November 29, a lot of outlets are holding deals right now before then. Check out our picks below!
Disclosure: The companies featured have given complimentary review samples to Miso; huge thanks to Petsies, Gunnar Eyewear, and SEGA for providing us with products to try out!
Petsies
If you’re looking for a bespoke gift idea that will brighten up your family or friends’ day, Petsies is here for you! My dearest dog Buddy passed away in 2021, and it’s been hard for my family ever since. It’s hard to move on, but thanks to Petsies, I’m able to keep a little piece of him in my room!
The process to make your pet into a custom plush is simple; you just upload your pictures, specify the breed, and tweak some customizations. In a few weeks, you will have your very own Petsies plush!
The materials are fantastic, and when I received mine, I was amazed at how much attention to detail the company paid when creating it. (For reference, my dog had a little spot on the back of his tush, and they got it down perfectly).
Custom Petsies Forever Plush Pets start at around $269, but the company currently has a sale, reducing the price to $199. Those who purchase before Thursday will guarantee arrival by Christmas, so if you’re on the fence about getting a custom plush, do it now!
(For those who might want something else for their pet, the company also offers products from custom socks to blankets as well!)
Gunnar Glasses
As someone who wears glasses everywhere he goes, I’ve been warming up to eliminating blue light from my life. (Pun intended.) Thankfully, Gunnar Eyewear’s patented lens technology eliminates blue light use with ease. From activewear to sunglasses, this is a great gift for friends and family who want to look stylish while saving their eyesight.
There are Gunnar Glasses for all types of budgets and aesthetics (pictured below are the Tokidoki Year of the Dragon and Donutella frames, priced at $115 and $125 respectively). For those who need prescription lenses (yours truly included), Gunnar also offers the option for those as well.
Gamers can also gear up with officially branded frames from series like Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, and Overwatch. If you act now, Gunnar’s webstore is hosting an Early Black Friday sale, with frames starting at $20!
Sonic Mania!
The Blue Blur is all over the place this year! From a critically acclaimed remaster to the upcoming third live-action film, there’s a lot for Sonic fans to love! Turns out, there’s a whole lot of gift ideas for fans of the franchise! If you haven’t played Sonic x Shadow Generations, it’s available now on the Nintendo eShop!
For those looking for speedy shipping (not quite Sonic speed, but prime two-day is close enough!), Amazon has an official Sonic x Shadow Generations store featuring licensed apparel and accessories. (I REALLY want to rock a Shadow hoodie, just saying.)
If you’re thinking of curling up into a ball to spin dash… erm, read, you should also check out the IDW Sonic comics. For those collecting entire arcs, IDW offers oversized hardcovers featuring the recent run (which also includes some recent miniseries as well).
Finally, those looking for a Sonic gaming experience without the screens can check out Kess Entertainment’s Sonic Roll, which includes Genesis-era artwork and solo and cooperative dice-based gameplay. There’s enough hedgehog merch for everyone on your list!
Still need some more gift recommendations? Stay tuned for our holiday gift picks, and keep an eye out for more manga minis, gear, and game reviews here on Miso!
