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Gifts for the Vampire Fan

Twilight, True Blood & More

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Got a major "Twilight" fan? Or a devotee of the Sookie Stackhouse world? The girls may go crazy for Team Edward, but Bill, Eric and Sookie's fandom embraces both genders. So here's a slew of fresh gift ideas for your favorite vampire aficionado. (And psst, some of these will be perfect fare for that Twilight party you're planning.)

1. "Breaking Dawn, Part 1" DVD and Blu-Ray

Courtesy Summit Entertainment
The saga of Bella, Edward and the Cullens inched closer to the big finale with the release of "Breaking Dawn, Part I" on Blu-Ray and DVD. Pair it with movie tickets or a Fandango gift card, suitable for use on Part II this winter.
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2. "Breaking Dawn, Part 1" Soundtrack

Breaking Dawn Part 1 CDAtlantic Records

Forget the vampires. The lush Atlantic Records soundtrack for the newest movie - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1" - based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling books features songs by Christina Perri, the Noisettes, Bruno Mars and the Belle Brigade. "A Thousand Years," by Perri of "Jar of Hearts" fame, is especially gorgeous - and nearly the whole soundtrack is perfect for any Twilight party playlist.

3. "True Blood"

HBO

Vampire fiction fans adore the "True Blood" saga, the risque HBO series based on Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series about a telepathic waitress, hunky vampires and wild werewolves in Bon Temps, Louisiana. The books (compare prices) are big fun, but the HBO series, created and produced by Alan Ball of "Six Feet Under" fame, is absolutely fabulous. It stars Anna Paquin as Sookie and Steven Moyer as the hunky vampire. Warning: While "Twilight" features plenty of smoldering looks, this is an HBO series with all the graphic-everything that usually entails - sex, blood, gore and violence. Emphatically not for the tween set. Great for college kids and 20somethings, however. Season three is out on Blu-Ray now, and season four arrives in May 2012.

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4. "True Blood" Soundtrack

Water Tower Music
Part of the fun of the HBO series "True Blood" is certainly the music, which lays down New Orleans-style riffs, rock rhythms, country twang and bluesy tunes that set the mood for a little vampire insanity - music like, of course, Jace Everett's "Bad Things," the show's theme song. And there are three soundtrack CDs to choose from, including season one, two and a three/four compilation.

5. Bon Temps Football Shirts

HBO
You've seen this T-shirt stretched over former Bon Temps quarterback Jason Stackhouse's impressive abs on the hit HBO show, "True Blood." Now your college kid or 20something (or you) can sport this fine piece of athletic wear yourself. (And yes, they make Merlotte's waitress shirts too. You can compare prices on those here.)
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6. Tru-Blood, the Vampire Beverage

HBO
Tru-Blood may not be a vampire's first choice of beverage - nothing refreshes like a well-fanged human neck, right? But the drink makes the entire fictional Sookie Stackhouse universe possible, and no "True Blood" viewing party is complete without at least a few bottles. Fortunately, these taste like blood orange soda, not Type O. They're available online, but also at BevMo and other stores.
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7. "The Sookie Stackhouse Companion"

Ace Hardcover
There's been some quibbling over the amount of fan fiction and discussion board material in Charlaine Harris' compilation collection. But for fans waiting, waiting, waiting for the next season of "True Blood," this may be better than an infusion of Type O. It includes a short new novella, Bon Temps maps, recaps, back stories and even recipes.
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8. Scene It? Twilight Edition

Scene It? Twilight EditionCourtesy Mattel

"Scene It?" - the DVD trivia game - has always been fun for group play. But add a "Twilight" element, with plenty of movie clips, Edward and Jacob trivia puzzlers and Twilight-ning rounds and you've got game heaven for vampire-loving teens.

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9. "Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide"

Little, Brown

There's zero chance that your Twilight fan is missing any of Stephenie Meyer's quartet of vampire books. But Meyer's latest book is the official illustrated guide to the entire series, a 524-page hardcover tome that includes the whole back story, plus character profiles, genealogical charts, new material and 100 hand-drawn illustrations, maps and photos.

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