Movie sets, board games and more fun collectibles
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Born August 25, 1958, Tim Burton is one of the most recognizable directors of modern times. Known for his distinctive style of stop-motion animation and gothic fantasy films, the features of the California native’s films aren’t hard to spot. With a huge catalog of popular films, narrowing down its collection to just a few of its biggest blockbusters is no easy feat. From animations such as “James and the Giant Peach” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to live action movies like “Beetlejuice” and “Batman”, there is no doubt that Burton was a part of your childhood.
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Staying on the mark with her gothic tone, her upcoming project “Wednesday” follows the story of Wednesday Addams from the Addams family. This marks his directorial debut on television and will be released exclusively on Netflix. Jenna Ortega (“You”, “Yes Day”) has been chosen for the role of Mercredi Addams opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”) who will play her mother, Morticia, with Luis Guzmán (“Cleaner”) as the patriarch from home, Gomez.
To celebrate Burton’s birthday, we’ve compiled a list of awesome gift ideas for each age group. For other merchandise suggestions, try these Marilyn Monroe sets and more.
Disney ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Ornament Set Luxury Christmas Decorations
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$ 62.95
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The holiday season will be here before you know it and there is no better way to celebrate than with Christmas decorations based on the famous movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. This nine-piece set includes Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, Dr. Finklestein, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Mayor and Zero. Sizes range from two to four inches in height and have a detailed shatterproof PVC design. This set comes in a box, strung on and ready to give as a gift or to hang up.
“Beetlejuice” box
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$ 49.99
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This Beetlejuice Collector’s Set will delight all Beetlejuice fans as they experience the film for the first time in 4K Ultra HD. This set also includes a four inch embroidered glow-in-the-black patch of Beetlejuice’s gravestone, instructions for afterlife emergencies with three pieces of collectable chalk and a copy of the “Betelgeuse” leaflet featured in the movie.
Aquarius “Beetlejuice” Playing Cards
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$ 9.99
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Add style to your next game night with these officially licensed 2.5 x 3.5 inch Beetlejuice playing cards. This deck contains 52 cards, ideal for games like blackjack, poker and solitaire. Expect these cards to last too, as they have a linen-like finish. The illustrations on the cards depict scenes from the popular film starring Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice himself.
The Nightmare Before Christmas 16 Piece Wedding Set
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$ 149.99
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Serve your guests a set they won’t soon forget at your next reunion with this 16 piece dinnerware set that features Jack Skellington kissing Sally as featured in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. This set includes four full place settings including a total of four dinner plates, four salad plates, four soup bowls and four mugs. Made from high quality ceramic, this Nightmare Before Christmas dinnerware set is durable and perfect for everyday use. For optimal maintenance, hand wash only. These items are not microwave or dishwasher safe.
“Nightmare before Christmas” [2 LP] Vinyl
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$ 29.98
$ 23.39
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A great album (albeit seasonal in nature) can be played any time of the year and that’s exactly what true Tim Burton fans will do with this vinyl. Danny Elfman, who has composed many imaginative Burton films, gives us the soundtrack for “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Pair this vinyl with a retro vinyl record player with built-in speakers to make any celebration a memorable one.
Jack Skellington Pilsner Glass gift box – “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
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$ 149.99
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What better way to celebrate Tim Burton’s birthday (or any occasion for that matter) than with a set of Nightmare Before Christmas pilsner glasses? This case is beautifully crafted from acacia wood with the words “Jack is back” engraved on the front, centered around an image of Jack Skellington himself. This set includes two pilsner glasses, two coasters, a bottle opener and a case. The glasses are dishwasher safe and hold 12 ounces each.
The Tim Burton Collection and Hardcover Book [Blu-ray] Box
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$ 39.60
$ 35.48
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Sample your favorite Burton blockbusters with this collection of seven Blu-ray movies including an all-new premium hardcover book. The collectible hardcover book contains 64 pages of rare and unpublished photos and illustrations. Over 12 hours of battery life for fan favorites like “Beetlejuice”, “Batman”, “Corpse Bride” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
Disney Tim Burton “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Cuckoo Clock
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$ 219.99
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It’s rare that you see many cuckoo clocks these days, especially those that scream “It’s Halloween!” ”Instead of the traditional“ Cuckoo! at the start of each hour. But again, what else would you expect from a Tim Burton inspired timepiece? In addition to the popular tune that tells you the time, Zero, Jack Skellington’s beloved furry companion, walks in and out of the gates atop Town Hall. The clock and its figures are cast and hand painted to capture the spooky vibe and nightmarish colors of the film. This item requires three “AAA” batteries and one “AA” battery, which are not included.
Funko Pop! Movies: Edward in the Silver Hands
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$ 21.94
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This Edward Scissorhands collection, as stylized Pop! measures just over three inches and is sure to delight any Funko Pop fan. Collect and display all of Edward Scissorhands POPs! Vinyls! to “impress” other Burton moviegoers. Funko designs have been made popular by researching and distributing large collectible products across multiple categories including vinyl figures, action toys, plush toys and more. Their goal is to provide consumers with tangible ways to take their fandom offline.
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