Secret Santa Gifts for History Buffs (2026)
This list of 11 secret santa gifts for history buffs only includes products from brands we've reviewed, including Abacus Brands, Afobrick, Nikola Toy. Each one has a specific reason it works as a gift. Prices run from $12.99 to $49.90. Our top picks are the National Geographic Virtual Reality - World Wonders, the M1126-S and the 1/72 Scale Miniature Static Tank Model. Every product links to our page with highlights and the brand's shipping and return terms before you buy.
Updated 2026-10-09. Prices sync from each store. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Quick picks
- National Geographic Virtual Reality - World Wonders Abacus Brands · $39.99
- M1126-S Afobrick · $38.50
- 1/72 Scale Miniature Static Tank Model Nikola Toy · $49.90–$89.90
- DIY WWI Biplane Airplane from Copper Wire and Edison LED Circuit… Stirlingkit · $29.99
- B-29 Heavy Bomber DIY Paper Model Building Kit Wingspam 93cm Stirlingkit · $19.99
- Ancient Column Pen Holder Roomtery · $12.99
- Sluban Apache attack helicopter Afobrick · $46.20
- 12GO 95010 GAA V8 Tank Engine Afobrick · $46.20
National Geographic Virtual Reality - World Wonders
$39.99
A virtual reality set that takes kids on a tour of the world's great wonders, past and present.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
M1126-S
$38.50
A 751-piece military armored vehicle brick set, a manageable build for fans of modern military models.
Shop now at Afobrick →
1/72 Scale Miniature Static Tank Model
$49.90–$89.90
A 1/72 scale static tank model that makes a detailed desk or shelf display for military history fans.
Shop now at Nikola Toy →
DIY WWI Biplane Airplane from Copper Wire and Edison LED Circuit Sculpture
$29.99
A copper wire biplane circuit sculpture with an Edison style LED that builds into a vintage aviation desk lamp.
Shop now at Stirlingkit →
B-29 Heavy Bomber DIY Paper Model Building Kit Wingspam 93cm
$19.99
A B-29 bomber paper model kit with a 93cm wingspan, a satisfying build for a WWII aviation enthusiast.
Shop now at Stirlingkit →
Ancient Column Pen Holder
$12.99
A pen holder styled like a weathered Greco-Roman column brings a classical touch to a desk or study space.
Shop now at Roomtery →
Sluban Apache attack helicopter
$46.20
A 734-piece brick model of the Apache attack helicopter, a fun build for aviation and military fans.
Shop now at Afobrick →
12GO 95010 GAA V8 Tank Engine
$46.20
A 1385-piece brick model of the GAA V8 tank engine that shows how the engine fits together.
Shop now at Afobrick →
Da Vinci Vitruvian Man Necklace
$35 · $40 −13%
A Vitruvian Man pendant lets an art or science lover wear Leonardo da Vinci's famous sketch every day.
Shop now at Galartsy →
Michelangelo The creation of Adam Watch
$29.99 · $60 −50%
A watch featuring Michelangelo's Creation of Adam puts a Sistine Chapel masterpiece on the wrist of an art lover.
Shop now at Galartsy →
Art history rubik's cubes
$22–$119 Up to 23% off
Puzzle cubes printed with works by seven different artists, a playful mix of art history and brain teaser.
Shop now at Galartsy →