Nominate The One True b!X for a Shorty Award!

You know, someone should be doing official social media for Mutant Enemy because their presence is nil and who better for that job than The One True b!X? Ask yourself that, dear reader. I mean, he has done our fandom a service for years by chronicling, documenting, photographing, and supporting pretty much every facet of the thing. Hell, he FOUNDED CSTS for crying out loud! He even helped poor Nathan Fillion buy fried chicken when he needed it most. If the Whedonverse was hiring, The b!X would nail the interview.

So do your part and help nominate The One True b!X for a Shorty Award. It's the least you could do. Besides, you're all false b!xes and you know it. I even have the pin to prove it.

Nominate The One True b!X for a social media award in the Shorty Awards

When Fashion and 'Buffy' Collide in a Good Way

...as opposed to the bad way that we've experienced all too well.

See Buffy, the Vampire Slayer is something we know a bit about at this here blog, obvs. It may be surprising to learn that fashion is an expertise of some of our, ahem, staff members as well. So when these matters collide, it's a definitely a treat for moi and that's exactly what's happened here today. The designers from Rodarte, Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy, have summed up their favorite eps of Buffy over at style blog Rookie. There might be one or two missing from this list ("Restless") but otherwise, I couldn't agree more with these choices.

See I knew it could be done! One can design amazing collections along with costuming for The Black Swan while also juggling 10 hour Buffyfests on the couch at the same time.

Sarah Michelle Gellar at The Golden Globes

So what did we all think of her dress? She's pretty much landed on every single "Worst Dressed List" from last night's event, using terms like "Buffy the Tie Dye Slayer" (how lame), but the big faux pas might be because of the fact that Smidge's adorable daughter Charlotte chose the entire ensemble, right down to the jewels! Maybe next time we hire a stylist that's over the age of 2, yes? I actually think the dress is really cool, edgy and daring, but hey to each his own.

(Spoiler) Scott Allie Interviewed on Buffy's Big Changes!

If you haven't read last week's issue of Buffy S.9, look away! If you have, you'll want to check out Scott Allie's interview at CBR yesterday. They spoke about the upcoming, uh, development we can be, um, expecting, in this very... fertile season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Oh hell, Buffy's went and got herself preggers and we want to know what the hell THAT's all about. Scott answered some of our bigger, questions. Sorry, I'll stop that now.

Questions like:

When did Buffy become impregnated EXACTLY?
"She got black-out drunk in #1, and it turns out there are significant consequences."

Uh, yeah, I'll say so!

Does our Slayer even know who on earth the father is?:
"Buffy doesn't know."

Wowzers, ok....

Will she still be cafe barista girl throughout this pregnancy?
"She's making a career change, which I'm happy about."

Well I suppose that's good because they say during pregnancy, caffeine should be limited.

Read all of the abundant details over at CBR! Hee!

Reminder: Sale on 'Angel' digi-comics this weekend!

Saaaale! This weekend, Dark Horse is offering the entirety of their Angel comic digital library for a mere .99 per issue! Visit their site or download on their mobile app for iTunes or Android Market.

The Royal Family of the Whedonverse is Growing!

We haven't even reported on this yet: The Royal Family, Alyson Hannigan, Alexis Denisof and little Satyana are about to get an addition! Check out pregnant Alyson with Satyana this week at their usual stomping ground, Brentwood Country Mart. Looks like Sati got a new toy tiger to go along with that new sibling! Adorbs.

The Season Seven Showdown: Episode 9 - "How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters" vs. "Never Leave Me"

Woopsie! It's 2012 and we're behind on our Season Seven Showdown! We still have 2 episodes to battle before the mid-season premiere in a just under an hour. That's not going to happen, but here's at least one done. We'll catch up before next week.

Now, if you missed the events of last year and have no idea what we're talking about, all season long so far we've been trying to determine if Supernatural's seventh season is going to turn to frownie face the way that Buffy did in it's seventh season. You know what with the nonexistent Father Figure, the snore-fest Villain and post near-rape trauma and such! Good times. And further more, should a 5th season be a show's last? Well, Supernatural is proving that theory wrong so far...it's winning, but not by that much, actually. Current tally is Supernatural 5-Buffy 3.

Let's get to it and compare the 9th episodes!:

Supernatural Episode #9 - "How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters"

Episode Synopsis:
This episode started off as a stinker, veering toward "Doublemeat Palace" territory in both theme and quality (what with the mystery meat in the fast food and all), but it makes a turn for the great. Too bad that ~SPOILER ALERT!~ Bobby had to get shot in the noggin at the end. Also, I'm going to consider this and the following ep a straight-up two-parter. Not sure why the fools in charge didn't just officially make it so.

The Deets:
So, the stink starts with a quirky couple camping in the Hammonton, NJ woods in a souped up tent, or something, complete with a tv and a "nature sounds" track soothing the male partner to sleep. Next thing we know, he's strung up upside down in a tree and being eaten to death! Jump to Hotness Dean bitching about the crew's quality of life as he hot wires a very run-down house, also in the Southern Pine Barrens. And here's where I'd like to bitch, thank you very much, about why the hell they're hiding out without the Impala still even though Sammy got married just the week prior using his full legal name? To echo what reader Chris W. was saying a few weeks back, this didn't ring any Leviathan radar or anything? They are known serial killers who used their real identity to file legal paperwork in Vegas. Stupid. Anyway, the boys plus Bobby are in deep hiding. They believe they may be hunting The Jersey Devil and that's what killed the "Glamper" or "high end camper" that got killed at the top. And while it's nice that this particular NJ set ep doesnt portray the state as a bubch of drunken, Jersey Shore guidos, dumb-ass rednecks and glampers isn't much better. Poor Jersey gets no love, how dd it get this way?

So the boys get fancy in their suits and interview "Ranger Rick" who seems like a bit of a stoner, in a Biggerson's restaurant. Turns out his assistant ranger Phil is missing, but he's too stoned to care. Enter Bobby who reports that the dead Glamper's killer is a mystery. Meanwhile bitchy waiter Brandon randomly flips out on Sam, Dean & Bobby, nick-naming them: "Big Bird", "Ken Doll" and "Creepy Uncle", respectively. Hee! Dean's annoyed at this but is now too busy moaning at the magnificence of the new Pepperjack Turducken Slammer sandwich he's ordered, and eiww.

Later in the forest, Bobby's looking not unlike Elmer Fudd as he reminisces on his deer hunting past. They unfortunately find asst. ranger Phil dead up in a tree, poor guy, and Ranger Rick arrives on the scene to call it in. Not two seconds later Rick gets eaten alive as well. They can't seem to find the perp up in the trees so Bobby uses his mad Buffy skills to listen to the sounds of the forest, or something, and shoots the thing right out of mid-air. Exact same woodsy scene as in "Same Time, Same Place", I swear. So the boys bring the creature to their hidey hole and find it's still alive as it attacks them as soon as they close the door!After killing it dead a second time, they learn the thing was actually a human who as lost a considerable amount of weight on a steady diet of Rick, a pine cone, wrapped up gum, more humans, a whole cat's head, etc. The dude's adrenal gland is enlarged and green and yuck already!! All throughout this nastiness, Dean is acting like a big ole' toolbag, and somehow hungry, to boot.

Back at Biggerson's, Dean eats another TDK slammer and toolbags it up some more. Bobby and Sammy finally have their lightbulb moment where they look around and notice all of the stoners enjoying their TDK Slammers just a bit too much. They take Dean's sandwich back to their hidey hole for a little inspection and find the thing collapsing into a pile of gray goop, to which Dean replies "if I wasn't so chilled out right now I would puke." They devise a plan to spy. Later, Dean sleeps it off during the stake out and Sam confides that he's worried about Dean as usual but he's content with his own crazy for now, all as he presses on the scar on his hand. Poor Sam. They see some action and decide to follow a truck labeled "midwest meat and poultry" Elsewhere, bitchy waiter Brandon gets bitch slapped by Edgar the Leviathan. Yay! Leviathans! This is where the episode goes from Doublemeat to damn good!

So Edgar enters a warehouse and meets up with that Surgeon who nearly got Deputy Jody Mills. See he's been conducting a little experiment with turducken sandwiches but Edgar urges him to dispose of this little case study as "Dick is coming." Back at the stake out, Sam's doing a little recon while Bobby lectures Dean on his new "party line" which is pretty much that the world wants to end, so fuck it all. Bobby's bottom line is Dean's not a person, he's a hunter so get it together, adding "if you die before me, I'll kill ya." sniff. Poor Bobby, I can't take what's going to happen.

Anyway, Bobby sees the arrival of "Dick Friggin' Roman" and we're treated to a video snippet explaining who this "top 35 man most powerful man in America" personality is, complete with photo op with George W. Bush. Dean says he thought when Crowley was going on about "hating Dick" that he was just being general. HA! Back inside, as hinted, Dick Roman is not pleased that the surgeon's experiment resulted in some monsters which made the papers and ends up forcing the surgeon to EAT HIMSELF. Jeez this ep is gross. Bobby, who was eavesdropping and witnessing this whole disgusting thing, has been caught and knocked out cold by a Leviathan!

After the commercial, Bobby wakes tied up in Dick's office but the boys are quick to the rescue, smashing through the front door spraying Borax cleaner on the Leviathan minions. And then another commercial. I kid you not.

Dick goes to see what the ruckus is about while Bobby rifles through the paperwork Dick left behind. Cut to Sam and Dean splashing the hell out of Dick with the cleaner while Bobby catches up to shoot him in the back. They barely get away, with Dick shooting at the van as Bobby closes the van door. just when we think everyone's ok, Sam picks up Bobby's hat and notices the hole in it. Yup, Bobby's been shot and I'm sad.

Next ep, we have a guest reviewing the mid-season finale and thank goodness, because I'm not sure I could take it.

Buffy Episode #9 - "Never Leave Me"

The Scoobs minus Buffy are chatting in the Summers Home about how "William the Bloody" is back, Anya's words, referring to the recent revaluation that Spike killed and sired a bunch of innocent people. Jump to Warren and Andrew walking down a Sunnydale street chatting about how the latter needs to go and kill more people himself. Andrew's hesitant, the little lurch, but First!Jonathan said it didn't hurt so bad so he better continue so they can become gods. What a fucking idiot, seriously. I can't deal with Andrew. Meanwhile, Buffy ties up Spike in her bedroom. Kinky!

Sunnydale High: Principal Robin Wood scolds some kids in his office when Dawnie interrupts to lie that"Buffy has stuff coming out of both ends." I'm sure Buffy appreciated that. Back in the bedroom, Buffy tries to call The Watcher's Council to find Giles, to no avail. Spike vamps out. Willow offers to kill Anya but they instead decide to get some animal blood to feed Spike with. Shoot over to the symbol in the Sunnydale High basement and Warren is instructing Andrew to gut a pig for sacrifice. Man, this episode is all over the place! But it's all for a purpose, because once Andrew fails, he ends up at the same Butcher as Willow to obtain some pig's blood. Coinkidink? I think not.

Willow gives chase! They bicker but she drags him back to the Summers home and now he's getting tied up too. I think in Dawn's room, if the pink teeny stuff all around says anything. Kinkiness all around. Anya starts beating the crap out of him. Xander and her are playing good cop/bad cop and it's sort of funny. Spike suckles from a bag of blood that Buffy's holding in the room next door. He then confesses the whole story about the soul-getting business. That he went to get it for her, the trials, the torture, etc. She's not that happy about him saying he's "redefined the word pain and suffering since he fell in love with her." And he's also not at all happy that she used him because she hated herself. It's kind of a mess.

Xander unties Andrew and gives him some water. He tries to get him to talk but it doesn't work until Anya bursts in beating the hell out of him. Buffy steps out for one minute to see what the ruckus is all about, but First!Spike gets a hold of real Spike while she's out and she hears the whole thing. Why is he lying about this? He's way smarter than that. Guess it's the First's mojo or something? Whatever, the First sucks. Anyway, he breaks free, grabs Andrew through the wall and starts feeding on him. This is definitely the point where Buffy should stake Spike. This whole thing is so out of control. Instead she knocks him out.

In the living room, the Scoobs have a meeting and Xander figures out that Spike has a trigger, the song. They develop a plan. Back at Sunnydale High, Principal Wood decides to take a little stroll down to the basement. It's seems he's eeeevil as he hovers over Jonathan's dead body on the seal. Buffy wakes Spike who is now in the basement of the Summers home and he asks her to kill him. That would make the most sense, slayer! Buffy rationalizes why she won't but Spike says "it's not love, you like men who hurt you." She says that's not true and it's also not true that he's a killer anymore. She gives him a version of the "Amends" speech. You know the one. She believes in him so he should fight back.

The power cuts off in the house as a hooded figure jumps through the window and attacks! Several others storm in and everyone fights! The scoobs survive but Spike is kidnapped. One of the attackers is killed and Buffy figures out who he is. It's a bringer, also ala "Amends". The big bad? The First. Thanks, Buff tell us something we figured out weeks earlier! Meanwhile, Principal Wood buries Jonathan's body somewhere.

Over in England, the Watcher's council is briefed by Quentin Travers, who is confirming this season's snorefest of a big bad and adding they'll be visiting Sunnydale. His speech ends with "My friends, these are the times that define us. Proverbs 24:6. For, by wise council, you shall make your war." just before the entire building is blown to bits!

The episode ends with Spike getting some symbols carved into him by a bringer knife as First!Spike yammers on and morphs into First!Buffy. As his blood drips on to the symbol in the Sunnydale High basement, it opens up and an orc-like monster rises out of it. Let the shitstorm begin!

How do the eps compare?

I have to say, at this point in the game I'm equally confused as to what the hell the Leviathan's plans are as well as what the hell The First's plan is (was). If they are both so powerful and un-killable, why not just take over all the nuclear missiles the dumb ass humans have built and launch them? Or something equally devastating, you get the picture. Instead, it seems the writers of both series have exhausted all lesser villains at this stage and have no choice but to go the "bigger is better" route, but without the big reason behind it. We know that this sadly goes nowhere with Buffy, it's still up in the air for Supernatural. We'll see. Also, still no Cas/Giles. It's getting annoying people, fix it already.

Mini Battles!!:
Best Kinky Restraints - Bobby vs. Spike Winner: Buffy
Best Episode Villains - Leviathans/Pepperjack Turdunken Slammers/Dick Friggin Roman vs. Spike/Andrew/Bringer/The First Winner: Supernural
Best Ending - Bobby getting shot vs. Ubervamp Winner: Supernatural

Final Ruling:
This episode of Buffy was a decent bridge explaining how we got to where we are to finally revealing the season's big bad. I have to remember, this was before the whole "Mid-season" finale and premiere event crap that the networks are giving us today, or else this episode might be as action packed and tense as Supernatural was. But even still, I'd give it to it Supernatural anyway as "HTWFAIM" was actually a great Part 1 to an even better 2-parter with a truly shocking ending. Supernatural it is.

Season tally so far:
Supernatural=6
Buffy=3

Exclusive Madness! Major Spoiler! Variant Cover for Buffy #8.

Seriously, shield your eyes if you have an aversion to spoilers because this one's a doozy!

What a way to kick off the new year. This killer exclusive from the fine folks at Dark Horse is the retailer variant cover for Buffy #8. You've no doubt already seen the Tom Lenk cover out in the Twitterverse, but this beast is a whole different story.

We've even got a quote from Super Scott Allie!

"People are gonna assume this is a prank or a fake cover, but it's not. She really does get her arm torn off by a zompire in the middle of a big battle involving Spike and Dowling. It's not a dream, unlike much of the action in Buffy #5. Why show it on the cover? It gets to be a drag saving all the juiciest stuff for the insides, and we think that it'll still have some surprise impact when it happens."

Don't know what to say about this!

Buffyfest's Top Ten Moments of 2011!

Major Buffyverse spoilers for Season 8 & 9 if you're not completely caught up...

Another year is gone. And listen, we were definitely confused about compiling this year's Top Ten list. Did Giles get killed this year or end of last? Did Buffy and Angel conceive a baby universe this year? When did she even have random lesbian sex? Well the answer to all of that is: Not in 2011! Oh no, 2011 was all about restructure and transition in the Whedonverse. The Buffy and Angel stories are all back under one roof, living at Dark Horse, and Joss Whedon was off creating new and wonderful projects for us to feast our eyes on in 2012. Helping us with what will be the Top Ten moments of 2012, assuming the world doesn't end before that.

So now that we have that all figured out, here's a look back at our Top Ten Whedonverse Moments of this year. And a very Happy New Year, readers and friends!

#1 - Photobombed!
This was one of the most embarrassingly huge things that ever happened to us as Buffyfest, so it was definitely landing the top spot this year. Joss Whedon officially became our White Whale. While doing an interview at SDCC, Andrew Chambliss is actually saying the words "Joss is busy with The Avengers" and dude, Michelle, Joss is right behind you. Doesn't get sillier than this!

#2 - The End of All Magic
2011 marked the fallout of Angel and Buffy's universe-creating space sex, which ultimately ended in Giles' death and Buffy needing to break the seed, thus ending the flow of magic on earth. What a long, strange trip it's been.

#3 - Buffyfest 2011
This year we had a fancy brunch featuring Funny Shaped Pancakes, Mr. Gordo Bacon, Oh Hey! Juice!, and coffee from the Espresso Pump, along with all the morning fare one could dream up for a Buffy Breakfast event. Michelle even made a fanvid using the Wham! classic "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go." Good times.

#4 - Dark Horse Goes Digital
With Dark Horse taking over the Angel license, 2011 not only marked the year that Buffy and Angel were back under one roof, but the company finally digitized their full range of Whedonverse titles old and new. Which brings us to....

#5 - Angel & Faith
We're not sure if anyone was prepared for the fabulosity that the Angel & Faith series has become. Angel is arguably one of the most hated characters in the entire Whedonverse at this point (after basically killing Buffy's dad), but man smashing these 2 anti-heroes together has created a seriously compelling story to watch unfold.

#6 - Much Ado About Nothing
Joss writes, directs and produces a whole movie entirely in secret. He may have an evil clone.

#7 - Buffyfest at Comic Cons
Buffyfest once again made the pilgrimage to Geek Mecca SDCC 2011 and it's little cousin NYCC 2011.

#8 - Buffy's Birthday Bash
Buffy had a big birthday on Januray 19th this year, coinciding with Season 8's grand finale...and there were bashes all over the country to celebrate! Our spot? Forbidden Planet in NYC.

#9 - Joss Whedon's Favorite Shirt
Joss wore that two-toned henley to death, from Comic Cons (it's in the photobomb!) to parties to film sets. 'Twas funny.

#10 - Buffy Movie Reboot: DOA
Funny thing is, last year's #10 spot of this here list had the news of the Whedonless Reboot along with the line "It's possible that by this time next year, the reboot release will be a rumor of the past". And now it looks like it is. Life's cute like that sometimes.

Reminder: Buffy Digi-Comics on Sale This Weekend!

Just a friendly reminder that Dark Horse's "very Buffy Christmas" sale has begun! Season 8 Digital Comics, Issues 1-15 are going to be just $.99 each until Sunday.

Also, everyone at Buffyfest would also like to wish all of our readers a fantastic Holiday season. Enjoy the yule time, drink the nog and be merry!

Maven of the Eventide = Best Vampire Review Series EVER

Everybody has their "thing."  For some, it's astronauts walking around on hamster wheels, for others it's jangly folk guitars and unkempt hair.  But you?  You love vampires.  Don't lie.  I know you.  You're on a site called "Buffyfest."  You're not fooling anyone.

It's with that in mind we present a new video series starring everybody's favorite That Guy With the Glasses Makeover Fairy, Elisa Hansen.  This series, Maven of the Eventide, delves into both the best and the worst of what vampire entertainment has to offer.  Today's episode deals with the ever present marketing towards vampire enthusiasts.  It also has a guest appearance by... me - reminding everyone why it's best that I never be on camera.  For any reason.  Ever.

Seriously.

Okay, now watch the video.



Check her other videos, too, where she reviews Interview with a Vampire and Blade.

And I know what you're wondering.  What about Buffy?  Well... all in good time, my friends.  All in good time.  In the meanwhile, you should follow Elisa on Twitter.  But don't follow her around in real life.  That would be weird.  Also, dibs.

Buffyfest: the Comic! Sort of...

A little over a year ago, I started working on a webcomic based on popular youtube personality, brentalfloss.  Never heard of him?  He takes popular video game tunes and gives them humorous lyrics.  I'd been a fan of his stuff for a while and, when we met at NYCC in 2010, I pitched him the idea of doing a twice weekly strip.  Fast forward to now, and you'll find my Buffy interests peppered in ever now and again.  The latest example included a little shout-out to my home away from home - Buffyfest.

We also revealed that the roommate character, Travis, tried and failed to make it happen with Willow one time.

Poor Travis didn't have a chance.  I doubt he could compete with Oz or Tara.  He's way cooler than Kennedy, though.

Anyhoo, we're coming up on 50 strips and, if the spirit moves you, take a look.  There's video game humor, a little fanfiction, and pop culture galore.

Dark Horse is Having a Holiday Sale on 'Buffy' Digital This Weekend!

Talk about your recession specials! If you've been waiting to fill your digital device with Buffy goodness, great news. This weekend, Dark Horse's Digital Store is running a "very Buffy Christmas" sale! Season 8 Digital Comics, Issues 1-15 are going to be just $.99 each all weekend long!

Visit https://digital.darkhorse.com/genre/33/ from Friday through Sunday this Weekend to get your loot.

[Spoilers] Buffy Season 9 #4 Reviewed (Plus Video)

Hey there, ye olde readers of the 'fest du Buff.  I know what you've been thinking.  You've been thinking "Where are those incredibly insightful reviews from Bitsy about those Buffy comics I'm so ambivalent about (yet keep reading anyway)?

Well... get off my back!  I'm busy, you know?  Jeez...

Alright, alright.  Here's a video where I review a bunch of books (it's a weekly series, folks so you should check it out) and then I'll write in some detail, too.  Satisfied?  No?  Whatever, it's what you're getting so merry god damned Christmchannukwanzakah.





Alright.  So that was me talking about the actual Buffy comic for like five seconds.  Here's what I really thought.  It was okay.  I like all the fight sequence stuff.  Unlike Season 8's super hero style, this feels much more gritty and, with the cops just outside, there's a very real and present danger happening both within and without.

I also liked Spike and Koh.  When Spike nearly bites it and Buffy was sad and he was crying... honestly, I didn't even feel nauseous in the mouth area.  And that's nice.  Let's call it personal growth.

What I was less thrilled about was the whole Spike "Buffy wants to be normal which I can never be" speech.  Why?  Because it's not a very Spike-like thing to say, is it?  And I get that there's a very real possibility that the line is set-up for him being turned human but, honestly, I don't know that I want that either.  It feels very (and I can't believe I'm saying this) Bangel-y, doesn't it?  Didn't we already do this with Buffy Season 2 and then "I Will Remember You" later?  I just think that Spike and Angel are different dudes and their stories and reactions to events should be different.  Spike never thought Buffy should want to be "normal."  To Spike, Buffy is special.  One girl in all the world, if you will.  And I don't much think he'd want to be human, either.

Anyway.  That's my rant.  I still like the issue.  Still think it's worlds better than anything from Season 8.  I just think we should get to the Buffy being pregnant thing.  Because that's what's happening.  I'm convinced.  If I'm wrong, I'll eat my hat.  I'll eat anyone's hat.  It'll be a habberdashery buffet.

Anyhoo... what did you think?

Buffyfest's 2011 Whedonverse Gift Guide!

It's a stressful time and we're here to help, dear reader, with our yearly Gift Guide for that special Whedonite on your list. Everyone has one! Whether you're shopping for a newbie who is just discovering Buffy or a Whedonite so hard-core that he'll make a case for why we should be watching Toy Story at next year's Buffyfest Party (Ryan, still looking at you)...there will be a prize on this list to place under their Holiday Bush. And check out our past Gift Guides as most of that loot is still available too.

With only 10 shopping days to go, we give you, the 2011 Buffyfest Gift Guide:

For the Newbie:

Best prices found this week on all the necessary DVDs:

• Buffy "Chosen" Box Set - Splurge on "The Chosen Set". That link has it for $105.
• Angel: Complete Series At $66.49 + Free Ship - A must to complete the full collection.
  
• Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on DVD (only $7.60!) and on Blu-ray
  
• They'll need Firefly (16.99!) and it's stunning conclusion Serenity (Collector's Edition)
• Dollhouse: Season One and Season 2 (also available on Blu-Ray)
• Comics: Go to TFAW for Dark Horse's Buffy Season's 8 & 9 and IDW's Angel and Spike books, the Serenity series and more. Don't forget Joss Whedon's Fray for the complete Buffyverse story!

For the die-hard Whedonite:

• Every serious Whedonite needs a Jayne hat to fully induct him or her.
• Get a print from Joebot, he who creates the fabulous vinyl cover art of "Buffy and the Scoobies", and the original "River Tam and the Fireflies". I'd love one of these.
• QMX  and ThinkGeek both have the usual impressive amounts of shirts for Whedonites of all flavors.
• Customize their phone with Buffy iPhone Gelaskins, featuring the beautiful art of Jo Chen.
• And of course, they will need a fresh Buffy 2012 Wall Calendar

For the Spuffy:

• If your Spuffy is a Christian, why not send them a Spike Christmas Card where he's dressed like a vampy Santa?
• Or if you can afford it, maybe a 3' tall Spike Bobblehead? He's 3 FEET TALL!
• Now even the baby on your list can be a Spuffy through no will of his own! Check out this Onesie declaring the little one's 'ship.
• If you're a Last Minute Larry and a friend of a Spuffy, maybe download some new music from James Marsters' Band, Ghost of the Robot.
• You even can have your Spuffy's face drawn into a customized sketch of Spike mounting her (or him!) Now that's what I call a Holiday Party!

Recession Specials!

•  It's both inexpensive and a 'Verse Crossover, check out this Buffy vs. River sticker. 4 bucks!
• This is a fantastic Firefly replica key chain. Under $10!
• A "like new" OG Buffy DVD for only $2.99!! Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Paul Ruebens and Free Shipping. What more can you ask for? 
• If you're really broke, why not just print out a Whedonverse themed Crossword or Jumble Puzzle? Maybe even make a whole book of them. Free!
• Finally, create your own Whedonverse Ornaments for your fan friend. Check out the Flickr Group from our Whedonverse Ornament Swap for some inspiration.

Last Minute Larry - downloadable and emailable gifts:

• If you're late you're in luck because Dark Horse has finally gone digital! May we recommend Joss Whedon's One-Shot Sugarshock. Even better, get an Android or iTunes store gift card so your fan friend can get the full collection of Whedonverse comics on the quick. Great gift!
• Since it's a pre-order, you won't even technically be late if you purchase this Buffy Season 8 Hardcover - Volume 1. It's set to ship next year.
  
• For your Apple Fanboi friend who's also a Whedonite, instantly download Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog in HD from iTunes, so they can load on their devices and sing along for a mere $7.99!
• And as always, a charitable donation to super browncoat fellowship Can't Stop The Serenity is the perfect instant and feel-good gift. 

For the Super Hard-Core fan who has everything:

If you have a Super Hard-Core on your list like these guys, you'll need to be just as hard core:

• Joss Whedon's favorite shirt of 2011! It's baaaack, and available at Urban Outfitters.
• For the extravagant gift, here is Bittersweets' lovely Vamp Teeth gold ring set. Split them up and share!
• When the fan on your list is hard core, s/he's probably also a trivia hound. If s/he's also a Browncoat, then you're in luck! Get them The Big Damn Firefly and Serenity Trivia Book.
  
• Hard-Core fans of Faith can get stuck in the gut by Buffy just like she did with this printed long sleeve tshirt.
• The Buffy Blanket that's been around for years has now been updated to a Season One Style! Cozying up with Season One is strictly for a Hard-Core, not for everyone.

That brings 2011 to a close. Happy Shopping and more importantly, Happy Holidays everyone!