It’s that time of year when grown-up nerds raid the Back 2 School sections of Target for discounted paper and pencils. Just me…? Phew, glad I’m not alone. Other than those of us taking all the deals from the kids, it’s also that time of year for the real students to head back to class. Whether you’re crying over starting kindergarten or sobbing over your freshman year of college, these geeky school supplies might just ease the pain of losing your free time to homework.
10. Super Phone Cases
Years ago it was unlikely that this would be a necessity, but now an iPhone is as common in a classroom as a textbook and you have to have the coolest case. What’s better than a superhero? Not much.
9. It’s Mario!
This one is for all those gamers heading off to college. Make your dorm more like home with these wall decals.
8. Damon and Mouse
If you happen to have a mouse, don’t forget your Vampire Diaries mouse pad. We promise he won’t sire you to him when you use it.
7. Obsessed Cooper Disorder
Never miss an important date again with this Big Bang Theory desk calendar.
6. Pony Pack
How else would you tote around all those books and whatnot your teachers make you carry every day?
5. Case of the Walkers
It might be the least useless thing if there was a walker outbreak, but in school it’ll help from getting lead and ink on everything.
4. Who For Lunch
If you wish hard enough, it might actually turn into a real TARDIS. Okay, maybe not…
3. A Need for USB
Whether it’s BMO or Chewbacca, you need one of these little sidekicks almost always.
2. Pumped Up Kicks
No school year is complete without a new pair of shoes. Everyone knows that, so transform your year with Bumblebee on your feet.
1. The Essentials
What else would be number one? You might have your iPad, but you can never beat a good ol’ pencil and pad of paper.