By: Maryanne (Culliope)
It’s November, time to double down on that pumpkin spice and double up on those layers! With Christmas coming faster than you think, now is the perfect time to appreciate some of the fun artists and companies who make TTRPG-related merch!
Last year, I wrote a post about Christmas shopping for the TTRPG-loving teen in your life, which is primarily about practical and fun swag any player might enjoy, such as dice. This time, let’s look at some fun toys and clothing so you can spread the TTRPG love beyond game night and be the best-looking one at the table! I have tried to include some makers who I have seen consistently in the space, so that hopefully these resources will bring you beyond Christmas, into 2026, and beyond!
Clothing
There are myriad examples of funny D&D shirts online. In fact, I myself have been the fortunate recipient of a dice shirt about my two nat20s (that I can never wear in polite company). D&D has become enough in the mainstream now that even Walmart is selling D&D-themed T-Shirts! The TTRPG t-shirt market is a veritable rabbit warren of silliness – it’s great!
But if you want to look a little more polished, or get away with a TTRPG reference at your next normie event, https://paolaspixels.com/ is a great place to start. She designs her own fabrics and is very thoughtful about the quality of her work. I appreciate how the website has items organized by both clothing type and character class! I’m also a big fan of her button-ups collection, which is in both women’s and unisex fits. They are beautiful to look at, and the patterns are fun. (Check out this 90s retro-inspired top and this fun wildshape one). She also has leggings, skirts, and lots of other great items. I have owned this skirt for several years now, and it is durable and cute. I like to wear it when I am presenting about using games in education, or to school. And never fear, when things sell out, she will get them restocked.
https://heroesvillains.com has a D&D collection, and they have a good reputation for good quality items, even if they can be a bit pricey. Etsy is covered with all kinds of fun little shops with clothes. I like this one that has lots of fun backpacks!
Of course, you could always dress as your character, as well…
https://burgschneiderstudios.com/ is just one of many places online you could get your own in-character swag for game night or a trip to the gas station! I’m a sucker for a good-looking set of bracers, but be warned, this is definitely an area where you get what you pay for. If you can cough up a little more money, it is well worth it to get something handmade and/or made of real leather. There are a lot of cheap pleather knock-offs out there that do not last as cosplay or streetwear, so support your independent artists and companies when you can, and get real value.
Toys
It’s been super fun to see TTRPG related stuffed animals becoming more available. My youngest daughter hauled around this pink beholder for quite a while when she was younger. Now KidRobot has a whole line of stuffies for some of the most famous D&D fantasy animals. The blue owlbear has been a perennial hit at middle school this year. They also have vinyl figures, and even a stuffy of that very stuffed dragon from the D&D movie – Thumberchaud.
There are toys for your animal companion as well! https://www.pawlymorph.com/ is a fun little company. My friend’s familiar, Dexter, is a big pitbull/ lab mix, and he has had a great time chomping on this great-axe chew toy, keeping his barbarian safe and looking good while doing it. They have a range of class-related chew toys and some fun rubber D20s that are treat hiders and chew toys as well. I met the founder at a convention last year, and it’s been awesome to see the line expand as they have grown! Miss Coco, another canine companion, has also enjoyed this shield. As of the time of writing this, some items are out of stock, but they have a good record of restocking as quickly as they can. The curse of being a popular small business, I suppose!
Housewares and more
I cannot stop laughing about this D20-themed toaster from Uncanny Brands. We have a D20 shaped waffle maker from ThinkGeek (RIP) that has brought endless amusement to breakfast-for-dinner nights with the party and my middle school TTRPG Club. Appliances seem to come and go more rapidly, so hopefully the links will still be viable when you read this, but even if not, a quick Google search for “D&D housewares or “d20 waffle maker.”
There are also all sorts of artists out there doing amazing work. One example is Nix (@mc-etching), an all-around good dude and etching artist who has lots of amazing stuff, such as custom etched glassware. There are tons of little shops on Etsy that have coasters, wall art, you name it. I like this crochet pattern for your own stuffed D20 from NaHOutpost. Why not keep your hands busy on game night and end up with something cute at the same time?
This short article has hardly scratched the surface of what is there in the wilds of the internet to keep you looking good, bring comfort to you and your animal companions, and decorate your castle. Fear not, fellow travelers, there is much shopping adventure to be had just in time for cozy nights playing with your friends.
About the Author
Maryanne Cullinan is a middle school teacher, PhD in Education and Academic RPG Researcher. She multi classes as cleric/bard/cat herder. She is the co-founder of Tabletop.Edu and GamingThe System(s) Collective. You can check out some of her work on http://www.culliopescauldron.com/, at http://www.tabletopedu.org/ or say hello @culliope on Discord
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