This Valentine’s Day, skip out on the bland chocolates and lame candles—go for a nerdy tshirt (or two!). This year, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite nerd-approved gifts for your boo on Valentine’s Day. Let’s face it, from date ideas, prepping your outfit and making dinner reservations, you already have plenty to worry about. If you need a last minute excuse to Netflix and chill, you can always check out our list of 15 Romantic Movies to Watch For Valentine’s Day. Whatever you decide, we’re fairly certain that you don’t want to have a totally basic Valentine’s Day. Take the stress out of figuring out what he’ll actually like with our Valentine’s Day gift guide for guys. With tshirts featuring laugh out loud designs to bold and edgy prints, here are some of the best nerdy tees to give your significant other for V-Day. 

1. If he’s all about Wolverine

With rumors of a possible Deadpool/Wolverine movie on the horizon, it’s never been a better time to grab a Wolverine tee. Featuring the legendary clawed mutant, this is the kind of shirt his friends will see and be utterly wowed by your gifting prowess. Seriously, we’ve got you! With an edgy print featuring a blood-splattered Wolverine, this tee is not for the faint of heart. Catch Hugh Jackman’s (supposedly) final performance as the adamantium-infused mutant for Logan, in theaters on March 3rd.

2. For the professional gamer

Game on! Get ready to button-smash with this epic video game themed tee. Take things back to the eighties with this retro-inspired Nintendo t-shirt. Featuring a graphic print of a classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controller and the words "Old School" emblazoned on the chest, this shirt is a must-have for any hardcore gamer. This old school tee will definitely amp up his wardrobe—and prove that you’ve got game, too.

3. If he’s memorized all the lines from Deadpool

Deadpool might have only joined the Marvel Cinematic universe recently, but the morally gray superhero has been creating tons of buzz for years. With tons of hilarious one-liners, violent tendencies, and absolutely crazy antics, the merc with a mouth is definitely a fan favorite. With a tough looking design, this printed Deadpool tee features a bold graphic print of a skeleton hidden beneath his mask. Remind your boyfriend to wear this t-shirt for Taco Tuesday or when you're out hunting down chimichangas. With Ryan Reynolds publicly admitting that he’d love a future Deadpool/Wolverine crossover, so we’ll have to wait and see what’s on the horizon. 

4. For the class clown

This year, give him a Valentine's Day gift that he'll actually appreciate (and wear!). This amusing printed Tyrannosaurus Rex tshirt is perfect for the man who’s always got jokes. With a graphic print featuring none other than Sad T-Rex, this tee is bound to get tons of compliments with it's laugh out loud funny one liner. With a design that’s totally LOL-worthy, this tee is perfect for the jokester in your life. Buy a printed tee for your boyfriend that reflects his hilarious sense of humor.

5. For the martial arts enthusiast

If he can’t get enough of martial arts movies, and he’s seen every Bruce Lee movie ever made, you’ll have to get him this tee. With a black and white design, this minimalist t-shirt features a bold print of Bruce Lee in fighting stance. You'll score big bonus points if Bruce Lee is his actual hero. This shirt is perfect for casual wear, training at the gym, or meditating over some of the wisdom from the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Classic yet cool, this gift will definitely make a big statement if he’s secretly an aspiring ninja or philosopher. 

6. If he’s headed to Hyrule

Let’s face it, he’ll probably never forget when you give him a gift featuring his favorite video game of all time. But this Legend of Zelda t-shirt will give him extra reason to remember. Featuring a green and yellow colorway, this tee includes a bright image of the Triforce symbol on the center. With the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild just around the corner, he can wear this tee as soon as he gets the Nintendo Switch.

7. For the Game of Thrones obsessed

If you both feel like you belong in Westeros and Essos, get something that's perfect for you and bae. Besides, buying a life-sized replica of the Iron Throne might be a little impractical (plus, we’d cry at the thought of shipping fees!). Instead of taking up the entire living room, spice up your interior décor with a Game of Thrones map. Choose from our nerdy tshirts and geeky gift ideas that are bound to surprise even the pickiest on your list.

Written by Jade Nicolette

Twitter: @nicolette_style