Unconventional Valentine's Day Gifts

There are many legends about the origins of Valentine's Day, and it's quite possible we'll never know who's really to blame. The fact is, however, that this tradition has gradually spread from Anglo-Saxon countries to practically the entire world. Whether you celebrate this holiday in a big way or don't need a special occasion to treat your significant other, we've prepared a few tips for great gifts from the heart. And because we don't believe in the mainstream, we've selected some unconventional treats that are guaranteed to bring joy.

Conan the Barbarian Atlantean Sword

There are few better ways to express your affection than with a meter-long sword used by the legendary Conan the Barbarian to slay dozens of enemies. Since it would be extremely complicated to convince the owner to give up the real weapon, you'll have to settle for a perfect replica. Just imagine kneeling down and offering this magnificent piece to your significant other… If a deadly weapon caught your eye but wasn't quite your style, check out other movie replicas – you'll find lightsabers, Gimli's axe, and Harley Quinn's baseball bat among them.

Elder Scrolls Online Soundtrack

Music is an essential part of romantic moments, setting the perfect mood. True connoisseurs would be hard-pressed to find music better suited for a date than the epic Elder Scrolls Online soundtrack. Especially if you play it in unmistakable quality from a four-vinyl set. Then you can just gently whisper into your sweetheart's ear: Dovahkiin, Dovahkiin, naal ok zin los vahriin, Wah dein vokul mahfaeraak ahst vaal! If Skyrim is too epic for you, check out the complete range of soundtracks and pick the right one.

Writing Set

Although most people consider letter writing an ancient, forgotten art, there are still those among us who want to delight their loved ones with a handwritten letter or note. With this set, you can create a beautiful letter and seal it with wax. Or gift the whole set and look forward to receiving such an unforgettable message yourself. It's more expensive and much more complicated than a text message, but it's worth it!

Leather Binder

Few gifts are as popular as our genuine leather products, which we create for you in our Ostrava workshop. Thanks to high-quality materials and careful craftsmanship, such a gift can last a lifetime. Give your significant other one of our colorful leather-bound notebooks. Plus, you can enhance it with hand-tooling or engraving to get a truly unique gift.

Distillery (Palírna)

Nothing beats spending a romantic evening with a bottle of something good. And what if there were more bottles? Don't worry, we aren't promoting excessive alcohol consumption, but rather its production. How about spending one or more evenings together playing a great board game where you can test how demanding the production and sale of various types of alcohol is? Every date is easier with alcohol, that's a historically proven fact :)

Escape Game – House of Riddles

If you don't want to spend the whole evening with a bottle and would rather rack your brains together, try one of the escape games hidden in a small, elegant box. Put your heads together, examine the clues, and see if you can overcome all the traps of the mysterious house. Be careful, solving fun escape games can be addictive. Plus, knowing how to escape might come in handy if the date doesn't go well…

Conquest – Two player Starter Set

A big box of Conquest for two players is an ideal gift for couples looking for a long-term project together. First, you'll assemble and glue the miniatures together, then you'll enjoy long hours of fun painting them, and when your enthusiasm reaches its peak, you can finally crush your partner in a ruthless battle to the death. Come on, doesn't that sound like great fun? Plus, if your partner can handle this time-consuming and expensive hobby, they can handle anything!

BattleTech Plushie

Don't believe people who tell you that BattleTech is ugly, gray, and blocky fun without a hint of color. The cute forty-centimeter Archer Kell Hounds plushie will delight every fan of these giant machines, and it's no wonder. Just look at it and you'll immediately want to cuddle with it.

Choose Cthulhu: The Call of Cthulhu

You can never go wrong with a gripping book. Give a dark adventure in the form of this cute-looking gamebook. An ideal gift if you want to introduce your partner to the relentless world of H. P. Lovecraft, give them nightmares, and ensure they fear the unknown for the rest of their life.

“Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn.”

Pasión de las Pasiones RPG

Pasión de las Pasiones might look like a romantic book at first glance, but it's actually an award-winning role-playing game. This time, however, you won't be hunting dragons or venturing into dark caves; instead, you'll become heroes of stories that look like they were ripped straight from Argentine telenovelas. Play an RPG full of romance, twists, betrayals, and evil twins together. Just be careful that those telenovela habits don't creep into your everyday life.

The One Ring – Starter Set

If you're still tempted by the idea of playing something more heroic together, set off into the magical world of J. R. R. Tolkien. In this role-playing game, you'll visit Middle-earth in the period between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Shadows are creeping across the land, and an ancient evil is awakening in the East. Can you perform great deeds together that will change the course of history? The starter scenario includes both brave hobbits and cute hobbit-lasses.

Minecraft Night Light – Diamond Ore

In the end, even we succumbed and included an absolute classic at the top of the list. Diamonds are among the gifts that always bring joy, and here you can get one in the form of raw ore that will glow beautifully at night. However, we recommend overcoming the urge to smash this block with a pickaxe and instead just admire it in its pristine form.

author: Michal Dlouhý