The best nerdy advent calendars

December is just around the corner, which means now is the time to start thinking about how you’re going to distract yourself in the days leading up to the holidays. There are more than enough games and movies to keep you entertained. But there’s another way to keep the Christmas spirit going: grab one or more of the best nerdy advent calendars.

Regardless of your favorite flavor of fandom, there’s probably an Advent calendar that’s sure to surprise (or at least distract) you for 25 days. We’ve collected the most notable nerdy examples below. For example the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar Includes 25 unique models and minifigures to discover, including an Emperor Palpatine in an ugly sweater. But if you prefer fewer holiday-themed trinkets, the Funko pop! Pokémon advent calendar contains 25 tiny pocket samples that you can keep on your curio shelf.