Is Nerd Block still available?

No. Nerd Block has since stopped running, so the October 2015 box can no longer be ordered. This review is kept as an archive of what the subscription contained while the Nerd Block family was operating.

What was inside the October 2015 Nerd Block?

The October 2015 Nerd Block held an exclusive glow in the dark Gizmo T-shirt, an exclusive Alien Nostromo two pack of Titan vinyl figures, a Jem And The Holograms comic annual, a Bob's Burgers Mad Libs book, a Simpsons Moe coaster and Zombie Hunter dog tags.

What did the October 2015 Nerd Block cost?

The standard price for Nerd Block in October 2015 was $32.49 USD, roughly £22 GBP, with shipping to the UK included. Boxes typically reached the UK about a week after dispatch from Canada.

What was the best item in the October 2015 Nerd Block?

The exclusive Alien Nostromo two pack of Titan vinyl figures led the October 2015 Nerd Block. The reviewer liked both designs, valued the pair at $30 USD and noted they complemented figures from the Horror Block.

Was the October 2015 Nerd Block worth it?

Yes, on the reviewer's figures. Contents in the October 2015 Nerd Block were valued at $67 USD against a $32.49 USD price, a high total for the box, with the lowest priced item still a recent book rather than filler.

Nerd Block Geek Box Review – October 2015

Nerd Block has since stopped running. This review is kept as a record of what the box was like; every edition we opened is on the Nerd Block page.

Nerd Block is one of the leading mystery subscription box companies aiming at the geek market. A whole set of boxes are offered as part of the Nerd Block family.

The October 2015 box showed a lot of promise, with the theme “Trick or Treat” and item teases including Jem And The Holograms and two Alien vinyl figures.

Shipping from Canada to the UK with Nerd Block is always good, with the boxes arriving in the UK at about the same time as the US – around a week from dispatch. The boxes always arrive well-packaged.

The standard price, including shipping to the UK, is $32.49 USD (£22 GBP).

Box Contents

Gizmo T-Shirt (Exclusive)

This is a fun design, which glows in the dark and reveals a much more dangerous looking creature.

I value these T-Shirts at $10 USD.

Nerd Block October 2015 Gizmo TShirt

Alien Nostromo Collection 2-Pack Titan Vinyl Figures (Exclusive)

This is a companion to the two figures that were in the October 2015 Horror Block.

They are exclusive variants, 3″ tall, from the series and are described on the box as “Semi Dressed Ripley” and “Acid-Splatter Xenomorph”. Interestingly, a different variant of Xenomorph was in the Horror Block two pack. Xenomorph is also known as Big Chap.

I really like the design of both of these and can see the value here.

Based on comparable non-exclusive Alien Nostromo figures on Amazon.com, I value these at $30 USD for the two figures.

Nerd Block October 2015 Alien Twin Pack

Jem And The Holograms Comic Annual (Exclusive Cover)

This is a thicker version of a normal comic book and is an exclusive cover. I have a vague recollection of the TV programme on which this was based.

I believe that the standard cover sells for $8 USD.

Nerd Block October 2015 Jem Comic Annual

Bob’s Burgers Mad Libs Word Game Book

I enjoy watching Bob’s Burgers and this looks like a fun game. I’ve not come across Mad Libs before, although there are similar games in the UK.

This is a recently released book. Bob’s Burgers Mad Libs sells for $4 USD on Amazon.com.

Nerd Block October 2015 Bobs Burgers Mad Libs

The Simpsons Moe Coaster (Exclusive)

Just a single coaster, but this is decent one, with a board on the back and a fun design. I like The Simpsons, always have.

I think that $5 USD is a fair sales price for a single coaster like this.

Nerd Block October 2015 Simpsons Mo Coaster

Zombie Hunter Dog Tags

I’ve never owned Dog Tags before!

This has two dog tags on a chain, nicely boxed and well-made. There is a low budget film with a similar name, but I believe that this is coincidental.

These are something I’d be happy to give as a present, as I know lots of people who would like them.

There are lots of varieties of Zombie Hunter Dog Tags. I can’t find this exact set, but they are all relatively expensive. I’ll value this at $10 USD.

Nerd Block October 2015 Zombie Hunter Dog Tags

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Box Review

A really good box this month. I’m glad to have received two more exclusive Alien vinyls which complement the ones I already had well.

I make this $67 USD of value, which is high for a Nerd Block. Even better, there are no really cheap looking filler items. The lowest price item is a recent Bob’s Burger book and the other low priced item is a decent exclusive coaster.

This is also the first time I’ve received a glow in the dark T-Shirt. Good to have something new.

Nerd Block can be variable, depending on the theme, but based on this one, the Nerd Block subscription is on the up!

Box update

Nerd Block has since stopped running, so the subscription link that originally sat here has been retired. You can still browse every Nerd Block review on this site.