Countdown to Christmas Part 2 - Alternative Advent Calendars

Here we are in November, and the festive panic is beginning to creep in! To help alleviate some of that stress, we’ve decided to explore some of the unique advent calendars available for 2024. We looked at the LEGO Advent Calendars a few weeks ago in our blog Countdown To Christmas With A LEGO Advent Calendar, so now we are looking at a varied selection of calendars, some for kids/young adults and you big kids too!

24 DAYS OF MINI GIFTS

COUNT DOWN TO LIFE DAY*

*All prices correct at the time of writing

There are many Star Wars-themed advent calendars available. We have found three that we think would appeal to many Jedis.

Star Wars Stormtrooper Advent Calendar – 24 Days

• Available from Superdrug for £59.25 £79

This advent calendar enables you to build a Stormtrooper as each day unveils another piece of the buildable figure. It also includes pieces to create a base and a mini diorama for him to be displayed on. If there is a Sith Lord or Lady in your life who enjoys the countdown to Life Day, then this is the perfect calendar for them.

Star Wars Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar

• Available from Menkind for £49

This is not one for the kids! The beautifully designed box contains eleven different Stormtrooper beers, a Stormtrooper glass, coasters, and some snacks. We always wondered what Stormies eat on their breaks (potentially the snacks in this advent calendar). Satisfy your thirst for Star Wars goodies with a Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar.

Star Wars Limited Edition Collectable Coins - Set of 24

• Available from Zavvi for £24.99 £49.99

Whilst we are unsure of the exact currency of these coins, there is bound to be a shady antiquities store owner (we’re looking at you, Dok—Ondar!) who will greedily accept them. The twenty-four coins have individually numbered display folders to keep them in, and as these are limited to 5,000, it’s a good way to keep them safe from nefarious space cowboys!

FESTIVE FUNKOS

Funko Advent Calendar: Stranger Things 2024

• Available from Amazon for £54.97

Fans of the Upside Down will love counting down to Christmas with this Stranger Things Funko Advent Calendar. Behind each of the twenty-four doors can be found a Stranger Things Funko Pocket Pop!, fresh from Hawkins, Indiana. Whether you’re a fan of Lucas, Eleven, Vecna or the Demogorgon you will delight in opening the doors each day for a new surprise.

Dragon Ball Z Pop! Advent Calendar

• Available from Zavvi for £39.99 £49.99

Get your Super Saiyan on with this Dragonball Z Funko Pocket Pop! Advent Calendar. Finding your favourite character in this calendar will be easier than finding the elusive Dragonballs, as behind each of the twenty-four doors is an iconic character from Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga.

FROM BATS TO BREAD AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Batman Limited Edition Collectable Coin Advent Calendar

• Available from Zavvi for £24.99 £59.99

The DC Comics Batman Coin Advent Calendar is exclusive to Zavvi and limited to only 2,000. With twenty-four Batman-related coins to choose from, it’ll be hard to be like Harvey Dent and have a favourite coin. This calendar is a must for fans of the Caped Crusader, as each day will unveil one of Gotham’s heroes or many villains.

Dungeons & Dragons Advent Calendar 2024

• Available from Amazon for £14.99 £16.99

Dragons, Griffins, Sorcerers, whichever mythical beings you prefer, the Dungeons and Dragons Advent Calendar has a myriad of characters contained behind its twenty-four doors. As well as figures, the calendar includes several different multi-sided dies. Whether you’re an Adventurer or a Dungeon Master this calendar is sure to bring some magic to your holiday countdown.

Hot Wheels Advent Calendar

• Available from Hamleys for £19.99

Get gassed for Christmas with the Mattel Hot Wheels 2024 Advent Calendar.  Twenty-four doors to count down until the big day. This calendar includes eight vehicles and sixteen Winter themed accessories, such as:

• Snow plough
• Reindeer
• Yeti
• Christmas Tree

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Mini Brands Grocery, Foodie Mini Brands

Available from Amazon for £21.88 £24.99

This may seem a strange inclusion to the list, but have you seen these things? They’re amazing and loved by adults and children. Also, they’re great if you take photos, as some of the mini brands scale really well. This Mini Brands calendar features collectables from all the Mini Brand Series and four exclusive collectables. It's an absolute must for fans of all things miniature.