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If there's anything to be said about American Horror Story, one thing's for sure: It inspires an uber-passionate fandom. Whether viewers of the long-running horror anthology series are gathering on its prolific subreddit to complain about unsatisfying season-enders or theorizing about anything and everything, AHS is one of the shows you either love or hate. In the event that you have someone of the love-it (or love-to-hate-it) variety in your holiday gift-giving circle, you're in luck — there are plenty of amazing gifts for American Horror Story fans that any diehard fan is sure to adore.
One of the best parts about the ever-changing series is its format — specifically, that it swaps out its story and theme each season. This guarantees that the aesthetic changes every year, appealing to a broad swath of horror fans. That's not even to mention the fact that the seasonal switch-ups have racked up an impressive tally of iconic and memorable fan-favorite characters and actors.
Whether the AHS lover in your life was partial to Freak Show's clownish antics, Roanoke's meta Blair Witch-esque found footage frights, or Murder House's good old-fashioned ghost story demeanor, every single season has inspired a diverse array of cool merchandise for your every gift-giving need. Here are an assortment of some of the best — and most unique — options to gift the American Horror Story fans you're *dying* to impress.
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These Hand Stitched Quote Embroidery Hoops
If you know someone who loves embroidery and the more obscure AHS references, these hand stitched quote embroidery hoops (a set of three for $19.54) will be the perfect present.
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A Funko Pop! TV Vinyl Figure
Every AHS viewer has their own personal ranking of their favorite characters — and there are so many to choose from. If you're looking to get a gift for a Funko-collecting friend who also loves Coven's "baddest witch in town," check out this Fiona Goode Funko Pop! TV vinyl figure ($14.50). If Fiona's inexplicably not a fave, there are plenty of other Funko figures in the American Horror Story collection, including Hotel's Countess, Freak Show's two-headed Tattler twins or Twisty the Clown, and Murder House's Rubber Man (among many others). Prices vary widely based on whether the Funkos are vaulted or not.
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A 'Freak Show' Circus Poster Giclee
If Season 4 is your AHS fan's favorite by far, they'll love this old-school Freak Show "Cabinet of Curiosities" poster ($26.95).
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A Room 64 Hotel Cortez Key Chain Fob
Maybe Hotel was a favorite for your AHS fan, and they're dying to check back in to the Hotel Cortez. This Room 64 Hotel Cortez key chain fob ($12) is a fun, subtle reference to the horror show. Each fob is hand-crafted, laser-printed and dyed real leather to give it that authentic used look.
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This "On Wednesdays We Wear Black" T-Shirt
This "On Wednesdays We Wear Black" tee ($16.87) is a fun, simple reference to the iconic fashion of Season 3's Coven, where it was all-black everything. The above version is from Hot Topic's officially licensed AHS merch collection (which has a ton of other really cool quote and logo merchandise options to explore), but various Etsy shops have their own takes on the well-known Coven reference as well.
"On Wednesdays We Wear Black" slogan vest tank top ($16.93), available in various non-black colors as well.
"On Wednesdays We Wear Black" tee with Coven silhouette ($19.99).
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A Custom Metal House Sign
The AHS fan who is looking to spookify their own Murder House (or Asylum) will absolutely love a custom metal house sign ($30) with that classic AHS-style font and spooky gravestone elements.
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All-Season T-Shirts
There are tons of variations to the phrasing and style of this all-season T-shirt ($13.02+) from a variety of different sellers. This particular Etsy version, though it's missing a Roanoke reference, is a fun one, with the immediately recognizable American Horror Story-style font and season subtitle references. This style is also available from the same seller in hooded sweatshirt form.
Here's another version in an all-season crewneck T-shirt ($15.99+) from Kiss Me Bang Bang, if you're really committed to making sure Roanoke gets recognized in your gift.
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Tim Burton-Style Sarah Paulson Character Paintings
If your American Horror Story fan loves Sarah Paulson above all else and also enjoys creepy gothic cartoons, these Tim Burton-style Sarah Paulson character paintings (set of 5 for $39.09) would be a one-of-a-kind gift. The same seller also has a set of Lily Rabe's characters.
As you can see, there are a lot of great gifts out there to choose from. So sit back, relax, and let the holiday shopping begin!