We searched far and wide across the vast reaches of the internet, and even leapt tall buildings in a single bound to find what we think are some seriously cool superhero gifts for kids. No mere action figures or mass-produced costumes here -- you already know about those. So here are some you might not have considered. Surely there's something here for your own little superfan, whatever his or her age.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
This is a terrific little indie company making just lovely personalized superhero capes and costumes. Sometimes it's nice to be SuperElla or SuperBen instead of SuperAnyoneElse. ($32 at Superkid Capes)
One word of caution: It will be hard for your kids to put them all back. Make extra room on the shelf. ($64 at Wooly Llama)
Customize for boys or girls, right down to the skin tone, hair style, eye shape and facial expression. Awesome. ($27 at Sarah + Abraham)
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For sports games, sleepovers, and unexpected trips to alien planets to save the world from imminent destruction. ($35.60 on sale at Pottery Barn Kids)
Don't you love finding a cool gift that you thought would cost a lot more? ($9.99 at Amazon)
Just be prepared for your kid to pretty much never take this off, ever. ($58 at Barney's)
Are these for kids? Do we care? Okay we admit it, we want them for us. ($115 at nOir NYC)
Instead of burying their heads in comics, why not make their own? Terrific gift for under $15. ($14.63 at Amazon)
We know so many kids would love this. You'll have to wait for it to ship from the UK, or hey, maybe it can fly here faster. ($125 at Alice Cook Designs)
Definitely beats having some other superhero's face up on your wall. ($28+ at Sandy Ford Design for printable file)
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This cool toy company created this free printable game that could help pass a lot of time over the holiday break. (FREE download at YOXO)
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If we were a phone or iPod, and we had to be protected by anyone? We'd choose them. ($12.56 at Sew Lake Tahoe)
From the new custom mini-block collection from the cool sustainable magnetic block brand. Pick any icon, in any colors. ($20 at Tegu)
Remember Fashion Plates? Now you can get creative with the superhero version. ($19.99 at Amazon)
They're back and better than ever. (Though we do wish they'd put the stars back on Wonder Woman's briefs already!) ($19.99+ at Underoos)
Now if that doesn't make you the coolest parent/grandparent/aunt/uncle/godparent ever, we don't know what will. ($ varies at StubHub)
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