Imagine a Christmas tree filled with zombie ornaments, a horde of undead Santas, or bloody decorations. Looking for unique decorations or gifts inspired by your favorite horror films? Look no further! From eerie ornaments to spooky stockings, these unique gift ideas will thrill any fan of the undead. These zombie Christmas decor and horror-inspired gift ideas will make this holiday season, festive, frightful and fun!

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Zombie Santa Mug

This handmade zombie Santa mug is sure to turn heads. This functional piece of art is crafted with amazing attention to detail. This hand painted ceramic mug features hand painted zombie details. The realistic wounds and bloody effects are sure to bring a creepy grin to that zombie loving horror fan!

Ginger-Dead Men Ornaments

These gingerbread men are not okay. Apparently zombie garden gnomes have a sweet tooth and they’ve been feasting. These adorable gingerbread men ornaments are unlucky zombie victims. Choose from a variety of different designs. Our personal favorite is the Gingerbread man missing a chunk of his foot with a zombie garden gnome on his back. Who are we kidding though? We want them all! Check out this Etsy seller’s shop using the links above to check out all of their fun designs! A zombie gnome riding a squirrel, a gnome impaled by a snowflake and a crazed, bloody garden gnome munching on a candy cane are just a few examples. The fun doesn’t stop there. They have a ton of other unique handmade products for any time of year.

Zombie Santa Christmas Statue

If you’re looking for a uniquely terrifying addition to your Holiday decor, this little guy is it. This amazing zombie Santa statue is cast in premium gypsum cement and hand painted with stunning detail. This sturdy Zombie Christmas decoration weighs in at about 10 pounds and stands around 13 inches tall. The lifeless zombie eyes, blood stained beard and the fact that he’s still clutching a candy cane make this piece the perfect combination of scary and festive. This is a limited edition, handmade gem that is usually made in very low numbers. We’d recommend grabbing one now if you’re interested!

Zombie Christmas Tree Ornament

If you like your Holiday zombie decor a little less gory, this subtle little ornament is the perfect solution. This adorable handmade clay ornament features the cutest zombie Christmas tree design you’ve ever seen. This brightly glazed ornament is sure to make any one who sees it smile. The best part is, this affordable gift idea isn’t over the top or too in your face with gory, bloody details. We love the simple and natural design!

Zombie Wrapped Up in Lights Ornament

This fun ornament puts a comical spin on a zombie themed Christmas. Apparently the company Christmas party didn’t go swell this year. This ornament features a zombie wearing a Santa hat and he has somehow managed to shamble through some Holiday lights. He’s tangled up and his torn, bloody and tattered clothing have seen better days. He won’t let that stop him! He’s intent on shuffling on and spreading Holiday cheer! Add some hilarious undead holiday motivation to your decor this season with this great gift idea. This zombie Christmas ornament measures approximately 4-3/8″ tall. Click the image or link above to check this item out on Etsy.

Plush Zombie Elves

Not all zombie themed Holiday gifts need to be scary and gory. These plush zombie elves are the perfect example of just how cute Holiday zombies can be! These fun plush fleece zombie elves stand about 9 inches tall and are perfect for snuggling, displaying and collecting. These fully embroidered undead masterpieces are a perfect gift for zombie fans young and old alike! They are available with either a green or red suit but who can decide? We highly recommend grabbing them both. You don’t want to split up twins do you? These are part of the absolutely adorable ZOMS plush zombies collection. Be sure to check them all out by visiting the links above.

Zombie Santa Ornament

Nothing puts the finishing touch on an undead Holiday, like a zombie Santa head Christmas tree ornament. This delightfully gory ornament features a zombie themed Santa. You don’t want to be on this guy’s Naughty List. Father Christmas is missing his left eye. By the looks of his blood stained beard, old Saint Nick has been eating more than cookies on Christmas eve. This amazing horror themed ornament features resin and Miliput construction. This would look great hanging from any horror or zombie themed mantle or Christmas tree.

Happy Horrordays Bloody Santa Christmas Wreath

We absolutely love this fun Holiday wreath for horror fans. This wreath is so well done, many casual observers won’t notice a thing. The outer wreath features beautiful festive red, white and black Christmas ornaments. White snowflakes and holly add to the holiday vibe. Those who walk by without paying attention won’t suspect a thing. Anyone who takes a closer look will notice this isn’t your typical holiday decoration. A white banner at the top of the wreath reads “Happy Horrordays” in a bloody font. Peppermint candies contrast with the subtle blood spatters. The main event is clearly Santa. His left eye has been impaled with a candy cane and he’s clearly not doing so well. While this one may not right for young impressionable children, families or individuals with a darker sense of humor will absolutely love this one. This handmade item is sure to sell quickly!

Zombie Santa Christmas Wrapping Paper

The perfect zombie themed Christmas gift demands the perfect wrapping paper. This zombie Santa Claus themed gift wrapping paper features funny zombie Santas walking with outstretched arms. The Holiday season has clearly taken a toll on Santa. He’s missing a shoe and his bloody coat is surely going to be stained for good. This adorable zombie wrapping paper is available in 30 inch wide rolls measuring 1.67, 6 or 12 feet long.

So there you have it. . . our picks for the best Zombie and horror themed Holiday and Christmas decor. If you’re looking to put a spooky, undead twist on the Holidays, the products we’ve shown here are a perfect solution. Many of the gifts we’ve featured here are unique creations sold via Etsy sellers. Why? Etsy has more unique and original gift ideans than you can ever imagine. Pick from an endless array of gift ideas. You’ll find one of a kind handmade items, vintage collectibles and much more. Need some more unique gift ideas? Be sure to check out the Etsy Holiday Hub for help finding a gift that is right for you, your interests and your budget!

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Be sure to come back to this post in the future as we plan to update it with our latest and greatest discoveries. In the meantime, ZombieGift.com wants to wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday season!

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The highlight of this prize pack is definitely the plush zombie toy. Give its leg a good yank, and you’ll hear one of several eerie groans or moans that would make any walker proud. It’s the perfect creepy addition to your collection, or just a fun little scare for friends. This little green ghoul is sure to bring a smile to your face.

See this adorable plush zombie toy in action in the video below:

Wait. . . . There’s More!

The winner will also receive an intensely spicy treat: six single-serving bags of Takis Zombie snacks. These rolled tortilla chips sport a bold green zombie color along with a fiery habanero-cucumber flavor. They’re sure to bring your taste buds back to life. This is a limited edition Halloween themed Takis flavor that is typically only available this time of year. These fiery, crunchy snacks pair perfectly with the spooky zombie vibes of October. The lucky winner will receive 6 one ounce single serving bags.

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When we’re searching for something unique and one of a kind we frequently turn to one of our favorite ecommerce sites: Etsy. Since 2005 this unique marketplace has offered a platform for sellers to offer their unique hand crafted items. You’ll also find vintage products and more. There are so many amazing products there you can get literally get lost in all the options. Choosing a unique handmade Halloween gift from their horde of choices can seem like a daunting task. Have no fear. We’re here to help. We’ve hand curated a list of our favorites.

Below you’ll find our top 13 handmade Halloween gift ideas. Of course, given our love for the undead most of these are zombie themed. Check out our picks below. These are our current favorites available via Etsy. This is a sponsored post and the links here are affiliate links. We may earn from qualifying purchases you make after clicking the links here. No worries. There’s no additional cost or effort for you and we’re rewarded for our hard work. Let’s get started with our favorite picks!

Multi-Layer 3D Zombie Silhouette Art

This work of zombie art has it all. It features a zombie silhouette with a spooky haunted graveyard scene inside of it. This piece is constructed of different 8 different layers of plywood hand assembled into a colorful undead wood masterpiece. Look closely and you’ll see bats, tombstones, zombies in a graveyard, a scarecrow, pumpkins, and more eerie fun! The different layers combine to form a unique depth that adds to the overall Halloween feel. This one makes a perfect gift for the zombie or Halloween lover on your shopping list. This piece measures approximately 11 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

Mischievous Halloween Black Cat Door Topper

This adorable Halloween decoration is simple to display and so much fun! We all know cats love knocking stuff off tables, shelves and counters. You can fight it. . . or just embrace it. This awesome decoration is a 3D printed black cat knocking a pumpkin off a ledge. This simple design is intended to be displayed at the corner of a door frame but it works well on the edge of a shelf, table and nearly any other free hanging ledges. This one is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. These are available in either a left or right facing direction. Like this design? The seller also has Christmas style designs as well as witches, ghosts and more! Click the image or link above to check out their shop.

Creepy Realistic Ceramic Zombie Coffee and Beer Mugs

We’ve admired Esty seller Cerapost’s horrifying mugs for many years. Each one is unique since they’re handcrafted with stunning detail. The beer mug shown above is just one example of this seller’s amazing ceramic works of art. This large zombie tankard holds approximately40 fluid ounces. These awesome undead mugs are a limited edition and only 25 were made. They don’t just look amazing. They’re fully functional and dishwasher and microwave safe . . . if you’re brave enough to actually use it. These awesome creations are just limited to zombies. The artist also has a variety of horror and pop cultured inspired creations to choose from. Browse their current selections by clicking or tapping the image or link above. You’re sure to find something perfect when browsing their shop for Halloween gifts!

Haunted Castle Halloween Suncatcher

If you’re looking for a perfect Halloween gift to turn heads, this might be it. When light passes through this suncatcher it glows with a stunning orange hued glow sure to light up any spooky season lover’s soul. This round sun catcher features glass and metal construction. It depicts a fun Halloween themed scene. Three smiling Jack-O-Lanterns grin in front of a cemetery filled with creepy old trees and tombstones. Bats fly in the sky, drawing your attention to a clearly haunted old witch castle in the background. The smoky orange glow from the colored stained glass completes the look. This amazing gift is available in a variety of sizes from around 6.4 inches to 12 inches in diameter. Just imaging this beautiful piece glowing in a window on a fall day!

Articulated Zombie Hand

This 3D printed zombie hand is almost too cool to describe. This fun zombie themed art features a zombie hand that has been severed at some point in its shady history. The slightly articulated finger joints move and “flop” a little when they’re hanging over a ledge or uneven surface. This walker hand looks great sitting on a bookshelf or table and is perfect for Halloween or anytime of year. This zombie decor measures approximately 2.75 inches high by 4.5 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Left and right hands are available in a variety of color options. We like the fun neon zombie green color scheme shown here but blue and a very cool green hued rainbow color options are available. Click the image or link above for current color choices and pricing.

Cute Halloween Zombie Bobble Figure

Need something a little less terrifying in your zombie themed Halloween decor? This adorable bobble figure is a great choice. This handcrafted shelf sitter features wood construction painted with colorful silly details. The bright green smiling zombie with exposed brains bounces and bobbles when you bump him. This gleeful walker is happy to be a part of your fall decor. He’s a little worse for wear and he lost a sock somewhere . . . but who are we to judge. This awesome little guy just makes us smile! This figure measures approximately 4.25 inches tall by two and a half inches wide. As you can see from the image above, other fun Halloween styles are available.

Bite Size Zombie Garden Gnomes -Set of 5

We don’t know what happened in the gnome village and we probably don’t want to know. If you want to add the perfect finishing touch to your landscaping, garden or porch these horrifying gnomes are ready. These bite sized gnomes measure approximately six and a half to seven and a half inches tall. This set of five handcrafted zombie garden gnomes is sure to please. They’re painted with amazing decayed and bloody zombie detail and are durable enough for outdoor use. You can also display them indoors, but we recommend sleeping with one eye open if you do!

Stained Glass Rocker Zombie Hand

Let the undead party rock on at Halloween or any time of year! This gorgeous zombie hand suncatcher is a decayed walker hand throwing up the rock horns/devil horns gesture. The bright and colorful green, white and red stained glass looks amazing when light passes through it. Display it in a window or with a backlight behind it for the perfect glowing Halloween gift. This undead hand measures about eight inches high and four inches wide and rests on a faux stone base.

Crocheted Zombie Brain Coasters

These drink coasters make a perfect unique handcrafted zombie Halloween gift idea. These pink brain coasters store in a zombie head and look amazing stored or in use. The seller offers these adorable coasters fully made and ready to go. If you’re the handy type the seller also offers the pattern to make them yourself. Either way these are sure to be a hit!

Handcrafted Halloween Epoxy Resin Lamp

This stunning handcrafted epoxy resin lamp adds the perfect night light glow to any room. The spooky details make this a perfect handmade Halloween gift idea. This lamp features a ton of fun details that get better the more you look. The coffin shaped clear resin lamp encases a scary Halloween themed scene. A black silhouette of a witch flying on a broomstick flies past a glowing full moon. A creepy haunted house sits between two dead trees. Bats fly in the sky to add to the fun. The best part are the decayed zombie hands reaching out of the cemetery dirt. This beautiful lamp is available with or without a base.

Plush Zombie Halloween Pillow

This cute plush zombie pillow makes the perfect gift for Halloween or anytime! Measuring about 18″ tall, this plush zombie themed Halloween decor is perfect for display or use by kids. The adorable undead details are sure to bring delight to fans of any nearly any age. This zombie pillow has exposed fluffy brains, torn and tattered clothing and a dangling left eyeball. Despite all the gross details, this little pillow is still snuggly and ready for cuddles. Buyers report they love the detail and durable construction.

Zombie Sign – Trespassers Will Be Eaten By Zombies

Leave no doubt about it, you don’t tolerate trespassers! This fun rusty metal zombie sign features a silhouette of a zombie chasing a human survivor. Text cut into the sign reads, Trespassers will be eaten by zombies.” this metal garden sign features high quality 20 gauge steel construction and an intentionally rusted and weathered appearance. This outstanding zombie themed décor measures approximately 11 inches tall by 8.5 inches with. The sign pictured above is mounted to a 28 inch long metal ground stake for display. Prefer the sign without the stake? No problem! The seller has mountable signs without the stick for displaying on a wall or fence. This handmade Halloween gift will look great all year long, making it a solid choice when gift giving.

Metal Zombie Hands Lawn Art

Turn your front lawn, garden or landscaping into a zombie graveyard with this amazing handmade Halloween gift idea. These metal zombie hands mounted to stakes are an easy decoration for All Hallows Eve or any time of year! Whether you’re trying to scare Trick or Treat visitors or just trying to impress the delivery person, these metal undead corpse arms reaching from below ground will do the trick. We really like these since they actually have subtle decomposed undead details. We prefer this over the plain normal human looking hands we see on many other similar products. These hands are available in 15 different poses and a variety of finishes. For example, you can choose black, rust, transparent green and much more, Click or tap the image or link above for full details on this product.

Check out Etsy’s Halloween Gift Guide

We get it. Not everyone loves zombies. Check out Etsy’s Halloween Gift Guide here. Their amazing guide features their top selections organized into a variety of useful categories. Shop for decor, party supplies, costumes, gifts under certain prices and more! There are plenty of non zombie specific Halloween gift ideas to choose from there.

Thanks for Stopping By – More to Come!

Well there you have it: our hand curated list of 13 spooky handmade Halloween gift ideas. We’re confident one of this items is sure to add the perfect finishing touches to your Halloween themed fall decorations. If you’re in search of a one of a kind gift idea for Halloween, you’ll definitely find something here. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below. Be sure to check back often as we plan to regularly update and add to this post. Happy Halloween!

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As we reflect on the past 13 years, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible fans and followers. Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and love for all things zombie have been the driving force behind our success. We couldn’t have made it this far without all of you. You are the reason we’re the internet’s #1 zombie gift directory. We are truly grateful for every visit, share, and purchase you’ve made over the years. Your dedication has helped us grow from a small niche site to a thriving community of zombie lovers, and we look forward to serving you for many more years to come! Some say, “zombies are dead” but we all know that isn’t true. We aren’t going anywhere and you shouldn’t either. We’ve got big things ahead!

To mark the special occasion of our 13th anniversary we want to thank all of YOU, ouir fans and followers. We’re launching a series of zombie-themed giveaways. Lucky followers will have the chance to win some amazing zombie prize packs. The fun starts vary soon and rolls right into October, when we’re bringing back our popular “October Outbreak” giveaway event! What’s October Outbreak? Long time fans of our site know it is a month-long celebration packed with zombie themed giveaways and much more

So far 2024 has been great to us. We finally acquired a domain name we’ve wanted for years and we’re celebrating 13 years of zombie survival! Whether you’re new to our undead family or a long-time follower, this has never been a better time to dive into the gory goodness we have to offer.

Stay tuned for more details, and make sure to follow us on social media for updates on how to enter our giveaways, sneak peeks at prizes, and more surprises to come. Thank you for 13 incredible years and here’s to the next 13!

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We recently had the opportunity to review author CJ Grant’s new zombie book Kit’s Rebellion. You can check out our review here. The author was kind enough to pass along an extra copy for us to give away. One lucky winner will shamble away with a copy of the book, signed by the author along with a Kit’s Rebellion bookmark!

Giveaway Details at a Glance

• Prize: One autographed copy of Kit’s Rebellion and matching bookmark.
• Entry Period: 4/13/2020 – 4/28/2020
• Eligibility: Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, ages 18 and up only.
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Let’s back up here for just a second. We don’t want our zombie fan cards revoked. We don’t have a problem with blood and guts. You can’t write a good zombie book without them. Too many writers use gore as a crutch. It’s so common when an author offers to send us their book for review, we’ve come to expect much gore and little content.

When author CJ Grant asked if we would like to review her new zombie themed book, she didn’t provide us with a lot of details. We were intrigued but expected the same old song and dance. Kit’s Rebellion was different from the very beginning.  

When this first crossed our desk, we were skeptical. It didn’t look like what we’re used to. We heard, “Isn’t this supposed to be a book about zombies?” more than once. The cover isn’t over the top. No guns. No blood. No zombies. No hazmat suits or flashy biohazard symbols. If you were casually browsing for a zombie novel, you’d likely walk right by this one on the bookshelf. If you did flip it over to read the back cover, you’d only see a couple references to zombies.

We opened the book up and read the first sentence, “I witnessed my first execution when I was six years old.” At that point we got it. This isn’t going to be a book about zombies. We were correct.

Unlike so many other undead themed books, the story here isn’t zombies. There are plenty of encounters with the walking dead; they just aren’t the central focus. The real story resides with the characters and their unique struggles. This is a book about humanity, relationships and survival. Above all, Grant pens a tale about the struggle to have the courage and conviction to stand up for what is right in the face of adversity. Kit’s Rebellion doesn’t even start where most of zombie tales start.

Kit’s Rebellion Plot Synopsis

It opens in April of 2043, long after the initial outbreak. As a reader you don’t learn much about the actual beginning. Instead you’re thrown into the lives of survivors many years after the outbreak.

Most of civilization is gone and the world has reverted to a more primitive time. What is left of humanity is scattered into groups of survivor camps. Necessities like food and supplies are limited. Ammunition is a precious commodity and most of the encounters with shamblers are handled via bow and arrow or knives when possible. When survivors aren’t fighting off flesh eating monsters they’re dealing with the unique challenges of this harsh world. At best they’re trying to coexist with themselves and other survivors. At worst they’re defending themselves against desperate and violent bands of raiders while surviving among the walking dead.

Our protagonist, Kit O’Brien , is a twenty year old who grew up as an orphan in one of these groups of survivors, Camp Kraft. A rising member of the militia, Kit is also one of the camp’s most skilled fighters.

A brutal form of mixed martial arts style fighting is now the main source of entertainment. These fights generally end up with bad bruises, broken bones and very sore bodies. Fighters are battered but they live to fight another day. That is, until the camp’s leader, Governor Garret Kraft, decides to up the ante and raise the stakes for his own amusement.

When Governor Kraft announces he’s going to be starting gladiator style matches where competitors fight to the death, people start to talk. While on a supply run Kit and other members of the militia discover a dark secret. To make matters worse, Garret throws some special and very dangerous surprises their way during gladiator matches. This coupled with witnessing a questionable execution or two causes Kit and other members of the militia to grow concerned about their leader.

As this book’s tagline says, sometimes loyalty means rebellion. Kit and the other members of the rebellion must choose loyalty to their camp’s leader or loyalty to one another and the greater good. As if juggling all of this isn’t enough, along the way Kit and the others must deal with the same things most of us worry about in normal life: friendship, relationships and the struggle to find ourselves and our place in the world.

Will Kit and the others decide to overthrow the governor? Will they find a way to lead their camp without losing all sense of right or wrong? How? You’ll have to read Kit’s Rebellion from CJ Grant to find out.

PROS:

• A unique angle on the zombie genre with enough familiarity to satisfy zombie fiction addicts. This one is good for die hard zombie fans or general fans of fiction.
• Relatable and well-developed characters.
• Zombies, gore and violence are the side dishes and not the main course here.
• The author doesn’t delve too deep into the main cause of the outbreak. As a reader you’re thrown into this new world and you deal with it as it happens. We enjoyed this and it made us more immersed in the story. This small touch made it feel like we were part of the story instead of an outsider looking in.
• Length of 305 pages is good.  Avid readers could consume this in a single sitting or over a light weekend. More casual readers will enjoy the book’s pacing and length.
• Grant concludes the story in a good place. There are no agonizing anxiety provoking cliff hangers here. She wraps things up nicely while leaving the option to continue the story wide open.

CONS:

• Some Zombie aficionados may find this one needs more undead gore.     
• There are a few moments involving mature situations. The author doesn’t go into vivid detail, but some adult language is used. Intercourse is used as a rite of passage and to repay debt in this new world. As a result, the topic is broached multiple times. This may be less than ideal for younger readers and unsettling to those easily offended. Most details are implied but we felt it is still worth nothing.

Conclusion:

With Kit’s Rebellion, author CJ Grant manages to tackle the zombie genre without telling the same old tired tale. That’s no easy task. Many undead dystopian novels use violence and gore to hide a barren manuscript devoid of personality. Grant takes the opposite approach. She creates an engaging plot told through relatable characters. Instead of relying on the obvious threats she focuses on the human side things. There’s still plenty of carnage along the way. Flesh craving monsters are components and not the main product.

If you removed zombies and replaced them with almost any other threat, this would still be a great read. If you’re looking for a unique zombie book (or just an excellent book in general) we highly recommend checking this one out.

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The Walking Dead Puma Shoes

Puma GV Special TWD

The new footwear released on March 25th, 2019 and are a result of a collaboration between AMC, Footlocker, Puma and designer Alexander-John. The limited edition Walking Dead Puma shoes are a limited edition, collectible custom version of Puma GV Special sneakers. If you’re expecting the typical over the top TWD style with blood splatters and in your face styling, you’ll be disappointed.

The Walking Dead Puma sneakers take a subtle approach. At first glance we weren’t thrilled. Then we realized the design was heavily inspired by the Whisperers storyline within TWD. None of the shoe’s externally visible style cues would indicate they’re a Walking Dead collectible. This seemed odd to us but then we looked at the insoles. They feature an image of Whisperer’s leader, Alpha. Then we got it. These shoes, much like the Whisperers themselves, are designed to hide in plain sight. They aren’t meant to scream out to those who aren’t in the know and we actually love that.

The white design sports a pale yellow stripe that hints at the dull colors and post-apocalyptic wardrobe styling and cinematography frequently seen in the show itself. The black laces add some simple and stark contrasting. Light touches of hand painted “dirt” stands out from the clean white design. Aside from the painted dirt details, the insoles and custom box are the only details that even hint at these being Walking Dead merchandise.

These Walking Dead Puma shoes allow you to display your love for TWD while hiding in plain sight. Those who know will instantly recognize the subtle details without flashy blood splatters or decaying corpses on your feet to turn heads and garner unwanted attention.

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Where Can I Get Them?

These shoes dropped yesterday, 3/25/2019 and are available via Footlocker.com and select stores such as select PUMA Labs and Foot Locker’s Times Square POP shop. The listed MSRP is $200.00 USD. These are a limited edition collectible. That typically means they will sell out quickly. We recommend ordering yours now if you’d like a pair. Many common US sizes such as 11, and 12 are already sold out. The folks at FootLocker recommend you order a half size larger than your normal shoe size if you have wide feet.

If you couldn’t cop a pair directly from FootLocker you’ll have to turn to resellers. In fact, these sneakers are already listed on ebay. No worries. We’ve rounded up all the relevant ebay search results for you here.

Another great site to try is StockX.com where all shoes are authenticated to help reduce or eliminate the sale of counterfeit products. The down side to purchasing from a reseller is you’ll almost certainly pay much more than if you purchased at retail before the product sold out.

Louisville Slugger Lucille Bat:

The launch of the shoes also coincided with a very cool The 34″ commemorative baseball bat is a tribute to TWD and Negan’s “Lucille.” It features a TWD logo along with printed barbed wire graphics. You probably won’t be swinging this bad boy on the sandlot this summer. (The retail price for the bat is currently $150.00)

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Redneck Roadkill’s Zombie Roadkill Escape 360 Crane Decapitator Review

What is It?

Zombie Roadkill Escape puts a fun and unique twist on the traditional R/C toy.  Need a back story? Like any zombie product worth its salt, there’s a story to be told here.

Rednecks are trapped in a junkyard with zombie hoards advancing and no snackfood left in the vending machine.  Their only hope is to grab the 1955 tow-truck, customize it into a makeshift 360 Crane Decapitator and grill impaler, and try to make their escape.  Will they make it?  It’s up to you!

-RedneckRoadkillRC.com

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What’s Included?

We received the Zombie Roadkill Escape truck in retail packaging.  The following contents were inside.

• One 1/24 Scale Radio Controlled Vehicle with Independent Suspension and Removable Bumper Stickers
• Double Toggle Full Function Remote Controller (Turn Right, Turn Left, Forward and Reverse)
• 20 Cardboard Standup Zombie Figures
• Instructions

About the Truck:

Without a doubt, the highlight of this product is the awesome zombie themed remote-controlled truck. The first thing we noticed was how light it is. This truck weighs just under 11.5 ounces without batteries installed. We know what you’re thinking and light doesn’t mean cheap.

Construction is a light but slightly flexible plastic. We were expecting stiff and brittle plastic but were surprised and pleased to learn there’s just the right amount of give. This isn’t a product you should expect to take a beating, but it will survive bumps into the wall and many hours of cardboard zombie bashing!

The detail and paint work on the truck are pretty impressive given the price point. This really does look like a 1955 pickup truck hastily converted to a zombie killing machine in a junkyard.

A grated spike grill impaler mounted to the front of the truck is perfect for running down zombies.  A spiked diamond plate fortress bed allows the two zombie killing guys in the back to do their undead wet work. They’d better steer clear of the crown jewel on this zombie killing jalopy: the 360 decapitator crane. This plastic crane boom arm with dangling blade head swings wildly around the truck taking anything out in its path.

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Controls:

At first you might be a bit disappointed to learn you can’t control the 360 crane with the remote control. Instead, the non-motorized crane swings around freely based on how you move the truck. Learning how to swing the sometimes unpredictable crane in the desired direction is almost more fun than being able to directly control it. Half of the fun is swerving wildly past a horde of cardboard zombies and watching the crane swing through and devastate them all!

The remote control offers full function driving. None of that reverse to steer nonsense you find on cheaper R/C toys! You can steer left or right and drive forward and reverse. Independent suspension allows you to handle those little bumps the apocalypse throws your way.  Another great feature is the adjustable wheel alignment. Crushing the undead can throw things out of alignment over time. If you find the truck pulling left or right when attempting to drive straight, simply adjust the wheel alignment screw on the bottom to straighten things out.

Setup and Assembly:

Initial setup is easy. Start by opening the box and then cut the plastic zip ties holding the truck in the packaging. Put on the optional removable bumper stickers if you’d like. Next, remove the plastic retainer securing the remote control to the packaging. Pop in batteries (not included) in the truck and the controller. You’ll need to supply 4 AAA batteries for the truck and 2 AA batteries for the remote. Of course, we recommend high quality alkaline batteries for best performance.

Zombies:

Setting up the cardboard standup zombie figures is super easy as well. Simply insert a cross piece into the zombie base.  The pieces fit together very loosely and getting things to stand upright at first can be a little difficult. The loose fit is a benefit when it comes to destroying the zombies. They fall over a bit easier!  Some of the zombie standups have a detachable head that fits on their body like a puzzle piece. The standups breakdown easily for storage in a plastic bag once playtime is over.

About 20 zombies are included which is essentially about 10 different designs  repeated in two different colors each. Check out some images of the zombie standups below. Click or tap the images in the gallery below to open a bigger image for a closer look!

PROS:

• Zombie Decapitator Crane is very fun
• Crane spins freely
• Lightweight and durable
• Great details on truck
• Fast
• Real rubber tires
• Independent suspension
• Zombie Standups are easy to assemble and breakdown for storage
• Range is good and pretty close to the 50′ range quoted on the box

CONS:

• Can’t control the crane with the remote
• The stickers on our truck’s front grille were starting to come off upon receipt. We smoothed them back down but they have a tendency to want to start to come off again. We’re confident this is due to the rough surface.
• Requires 6 batteries
• Cardboard zombies will take a beating over time. Plastic would be more durable but would likely raise price.
• Remote Control is a little noisy with a hard “click” when you press the controls. You get used to the sound quickly however.

ZOMBIE ROADKILL ESCAPE REVIEW CONCLUSION:

Overall we’re impressed with the Zombie Roakill Escape R/C toy. The detail work is great and taking out the cardboard zombie figures is fun and challenging.  The fact the zombie decapitator crane can’t be controlled with the remote might be disappointing at first.  We quickly discovered the non-motorized crane is most of the fun. It takes a bit of practice and skill to master the dangling decapitator. The listed MSRP is $39.99 which seems a bit high. We’ve seen this on amazon for a bit cheaper, around $29.99 which is much more reasonable in our opinion.

We give the Zombie Roadkill Escape 360 Decapitator a 4 out of 5.

That wraps up our Zombie Roadkill Escape Review.  Looking to pick one up? Check out the resources provided below.

Where to Buy:

Zombie Roadkill Escape would make a great gift idea for the young zombie fan or just the undead fan that is young at heart.

Looking to make this zombie gift your own? Get yours at RedneckRoadkillRC.com or via Amazon.com.

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We love zombies mode in Activision’s Call of Duty Black Ops video game franchise. When we heard about the new Black Ops 4 zombies Mystery Box edition we could barely contain our undead excitement. Let’s just say we pre-ordered a few. Long story short, we ended up with more Black Ops 4 Private Beta codes than we needed.

Although the beta doesn’t provide access to zombies mode at this time, we’re still ready to spread the Black Ops 4 love with a beta code giveaway!

PRIZES:
We’re giving away two different codes for the Black Ops 4 Private Beta on Xbox One. Prizes are two different codes for two different winners. One code is valid only on Xbox. The other code is intended primarily for Xbox users but may work to redeem for PS4 as well. Prizes will be delivered via twitter direct message, Facebook message and/or email.

How to Enter Black Ops 4 Private Beta Code Giveaway:

Prior to entering this giveaway you must read and agree to the rules provided below. Once you’ve read the rules enter via the methods described here.

Enter via Twitter:

1. Follow our twitter account: @ZombieGifts
2. Retweet the tweet above
3.  Reply to us/the tweet above using the hashtag #ZombieGifts

If you don’t have a Twitter account you can also earn an entry by liking our Facebook page or by subscribing to our email newsletter.

We’ll randomly choose from qualifying entries and notify contestants via DM or email with further instructions on claiming their prize.

Rules:

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and up with an Xbox Live Gold account. This giveaway is NOT sponsored by, endorsed by or associated with Twitter, Activision, Call of Duty, Facebook, Microsoft or Xbox in any way. All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

One entry per contestant, per entry method, per day. Giveaway entry period begins on 8/10/2018. A winner will be randomly drawn at approximately 7:00pm EST on 8/10/2018 and another winner randomly chosen on or before 3:00 pm EST on 8/11/2018. Winners will be notified via Twitter direct message, Facebook message, or email. Since this isn’t a lottery and does not constitute gaming or gambling, we’ll require winners to answer a Call of Duty Zombies skill or trivia question to claim their prize. Entrants have 24 hours to respond to our notifications. If an entrant doesn’t respond within 24 hours they forfeit their prize and we’ll choose another random winner.

Cannot Guarantee Code Validity or Beta Accessibility: These codes are provided by two different third parties beyond our control. As such we are unable to guarantee these codes will be valid and redeemable. Likewise we are unable to guarantee the Black Ops 4 Private Beta will be accessible and playable.  In the event your code malfunctions or doesn’t work ,we reserve the right to cancel this giveaway and provide no prize or an alternate prize of our choosing.

Questions, Comments, Concerns:

Do you have questions, comments or concerns regarding this promotion? Contact us at info@zombiegift.com

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We should preface this review with a simple statement. We’re a bit biased. We love Resident Evil. We just do. Whether you’re talking about the video game series we’ve been playing since the PS1 (some of us are THAT old) or the film series . . . we love Resident Evil. With this slightly biased view I fully expected to leave a glowing Resident Evil: The Final Chapter review.  I anticipated I’d absolutely love this film. I was wrong.

Most of us take a Resident Evil film for what it is:  a shameless, gloriously violent and mind numbing entertainment experience.  There are a general set of rules that apply to any Resident Evil film up to this point in the series.

• If you’re not a fan of the video game you’ll likely be unimpressed.
• If you’re an overly critical gamer that expects the film to stay true to the games you’ll be disappointed.
• If you don’t find Milla Jovovich to be the talented and beautiful eye candy icing on the cake you’ll lose interest.
• If you expect realism you’ll be disappointed.
• If you can’t get past shotty editing, overuse of CGI effects, thin scripts, plot holes or issues with continuity this is not the film franchise for you.

All of these general rules hold true with The Final Chapter.

Like the majority of the installments in this long lived video game franchise, the reviews on The Final Chapter are quite polarized. People tend to either love it or hate it. As a huge Resident Evil fanboy I fully anticipated loving this film. I walked out of the theater on January 27^th, 2017 feeling much differently than I was expecting. In fact, I actually held off on posting this review. I thought I’d feel differently after some reflection. I thought maybe I was missing something. I don’t and I’m not.  Truth be told, I didn’t love this film.

I feel disloyal saying this, but this just isn’t the fitting send off this series deserved. Honestly, this isn’t even my favorite film in the series. In fact, this might be my least favorite film of the bunch. If this is actually the end of the Resident Evil series I’m a bit disappointed. It’s not that The Final Chapter doesn’t have all the cheap thrills and intense action RE fans have come to know and expect. It does.

You get your typical Resident Evil recap at the beginning of the film that brings everyone up to speed and then it starts assaulting your eyes and ears with incessant action.  In fact, the action feels ramped up and more relentless than ever as it should in the climax of a series with such a rabid fanbase.

Relentless action sequences are entertaining but they’re also a thinly veiled attempt to change the subject. The truth is we don’t have a script, or film, worthy of the long wait we’ve had since Retribution. To make matters worse, the majority of the action sequences are shot and edited with jerky motion and rapidly changing camera angles and views in an attempt to make the action seem more intense. Half of the time the action is a blurry, nauseating and frantic mess.

Like most Resident Evil films, take away The Final Chapter’s feverish CGI action sequences and the mesmerizing effect of Milla Jovovich and you don’t have much of a film. That seems even more transparent in The Final Chapter. Plot holes, thin script and continuity problems are more apparent than ever. Some major plot points from the previous films are completely discarded and changed this time around.  Writer and Director Paul W.S. Anderson attempts to bring things full circle with Alice returning “home” to Racoon City and The Hive. Unfortunately a lot of that seems rushed and forced. The one or two “no way” plot revelations come very late into the film. As the tired old saying goes, it is all too little, too late.

Other than the action being more jacked up than usual, this is your typical RE film through and through. If this is the average Resident Evil film with action sequences on steroids why am I complaining?  We should expect more. Milla and this series deserve more.

Any true fan can push through all of these complaints.  After all, these are all the same things fan have needed to ignore with every other film in this series.  About halfway through this film the fandom and excitement wore off and a revelation became clear. Only one thing was going to be able to save this film: an epic conclusion. You could feel the plot building to a crescendo and a conclusion that might have saved things. Unfortunately Anderson goes the other way and the conclusion falls flat.

Spoiler alert! If you haven’t seen Resident Evil: The Final Chapter you may want to cover your eyes. The rest of this review contains spoilers. With that out of the way let’s get one thing clear. We were lied to folks. This isn’t the end of the series. At least not in this fan’s opinion. Alice herself actually says her work isn’t done at the end of this film. The cheesy open ended conclusion feels much more like a lazy slap in the face than a suitable culmination of this story.

The only thing missing is a corny “To be continued. . .” before the credits.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but they should have killed Alice. It really is the only ending that would have brought the closure we expected.   If this IS the end of the series I can’t think of a better way for our beloved hero to go out than sacrificing herself to save humanity. For those who aren’t familiar with the plot, let’s rewind.

The entire plot of Resident Evil The Final Chapter consists of one main premise. There’s an airborne anti-virus cure that can be released to save humanity. If Alice gets to it and releases it before Umbrella bombs the rest of mankind into oblivion she’ll save the day.  The airborne cure kills those infected with the T-virus and doesn’t harm the uninfected. The problem is if the cure is released it will also attack the T-Virus cells within Alice . . . killing her in the process. Alice knows this and prepares the viewer at multiple points for the inevitable conclusion they’re expecting.

Having Alice drop dead after willingly releasing the airborne cure would have been the ultimate act of badassery. It would have been the epic. “Oh Sh*t” ending this franchise deserved. It would have convinced us all that this was the end. Instead Anderson takes the easy way out and Alice doesn’t die from the cure. In fact, he takes the insult one step further when Alice tells us the cure could take years to reach all corners of the planet and her work isn’t done. What?

On one hand I wonder whether they simply didn’t have the heart to kill Alice. Maybe this is really the end but they wanted to leave Alice alive for fans. On the other hand I’m sure they took the easy way out to leave this series open for another trilogy if they choose to do so. That makes little sense to me. With the whole genetic clone cliché that plaques this franchise, and this film in particular, they could have easily let Alice die and still left the door open for future films starring Milla.

Unfortunately I fell for the media hype. I wasn’t convinced at first that this would be the end of Alice’s story. Then I read interview after interview with Paul and Milla that basically insisted this was the end.  The beginning of this film even began with a special promotional message from Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson thanking fans for their loyalty and encouraging them to continue to go to the movies to support the industry. I bought stuff like this hook, line and sinker. Perhaps I’m mostly to blame for my disappointment. I allowed hype and excitement to create expectations of an epic final film this series probably just isn’t capable of.

Needless to say, as I walked out of the theater on release day I couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.  I found a question bouncing around my head and I couldn’t help but laugh at the irony. “What did I expect?”  Much like I asked and criticized others for in our Resident Evil Retribution review . . . why did I expect anything different? This time I answered my own rhetorical question with a definitive answer. I expected something more. I didn’t expect a movie that felt like all the other films. For a film that was delayed for a couple years we deserved something great. For a movie that is intended to be the end of the road for Alice we deserved something noteworthy. At a bare minimum we deserved something better than the first 5 films. Fans received none of the above.

Did I enjoy this movie? Yes. I found it entertaining and fun but that just doesn’t seem good enough. For a film that was touted as being the epic conclusion of the franchise this was an utter disappointment.   You most certainly don’t have a film worthy of being the culmination of a 6 film 15 year old franchise.

Part of me hopes this isn’t really the end and Anderson is paving the way for future installments. The other part of me actually hopes this is the end. If this is as good as it gets and the best fans will see this should be The Final Chapter.

3 out of 5

What are your thoughts? Have you seen Resident Evil The Final Chapter? We’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
 
 

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