Jon
Wish list as of 11/23/25 Editing Perpetually in progress
All Amazon Links have migrated to the wishlist along with some other stuffs.
Amazon Wishlist HERE (There are plenty of Secret Santa Eligible things here)
Subscriptions/Memberships
Marquee Sports Network (Cubs Games)
Museum of Science and Industry
Experiences
- Reading Day (Whole day dedicated to books, and working through my to-read stack)
- Gaming or Nerdy Conventions (Gencon, Blizzcon, E3, PAX, etc.)
- Disney World, Epic World, and Universal Studios in Florida (Harry Potter World, Animal Kingdom)
- Hiking and Camping - State parks etc.
- Community volunteering / poverty alleviation: Homeless shelters, FMSC, Pet Shelters etc.
- Six Flags Great America/ Theme and amusement parks (Roller Coasters)
- Seeing My turtle, or the Pangolins at Brookfield Zoo (Hamill Family Play zoo, By the name of Too-chey)
- Cubs Baseball games @ Wrigley Field
- Frisbee Golf Outings
- Battlebots Taping Sessions (In Vegas, Dates TBA)
Music/Concerts
I have a Spotify Premium account so I listen to what I want most of the time
Artists who I would be Interested in seeing in Concert
Crowder, For King and Country, Pentatonix, Sara Bereilles, Lindsey Stirling, Ed Sheeran, Tobymac, MercyMe, Skillet, Anberlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Daughtry, Imagine Dragons, U2, Coldplay, Owl City, Sidewalk Prophets, Francesca Battistelli, Jon Guerra
Books
Honestly, I will love just about anything you give me. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Interesting History, and comic books are my current favorites
I have a massive "to-Read" stack, but anything gifted to me will jump to the front of the list
Jon's Book List has migrated to a separate page
Board Games/Nerd & Fandom Items
Tabletop Board/Card Games
HexBug Battlebots Sets I Like Shatter, Witch Doctor, Sawblaze, Whiplash, and Hypershock
Mass Effect Team Throw Blanket – Official Bioware Gear Store
Exploring Azeroth Book & Kalimdor Sequel
Brood Lord Replica (Expensive)
AOT Levi T-shirt AOT Mikasa Shirt
Lots of things from THIS Etsy Shop: A turtle Made it to the water, Yrel print Born on the Exodar Elune Adore, Ishnu Alah, or Kronna Ki Cristorr, Lightforged, Exodar, or Void Elf Crest (THIS would be cool too, but 3 left as of 6/21/24)
Battlebots Team Merch Here's a sample link I like the Teams behind Shatter!, Whiplash, Witch Doctor, and Hypershock
Movies
( I want to own these or need them to complete collections)
*Dead Poet's Society, *Big Hero 6,
Tomb Raider(2018), Ready Player One, Ralph Breaks the Internet, A Beautiful day in The Neighborhood, Abominable,
Studio Ghibli Films
(I currently own My Neighbor Totoro):
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Grave of the Fireflies, Kiki's Delivery Service, Only Yesterday, Porco Rosso, Whisper of the Heart, *Princess Mononoke*, Spirited Away, Ponyo, Arrietty, From Up on Poppy Hill, The Wind Rises, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Castle in the Sky, Howl's Moving Castle
Clothing
Sweatpants, Pajama pants, Hoodies (Anything repping one of my fandoms would be great)
Hats- Two lines of thinking, either more curved brim baseball hats like the ones I wear now Like this,, or this OR I am looking for a formal wear hat to wear for nice occasions with a suit/dress clothes like a fedora
Miscellaneous
Stuffed Animal/ blankets or pillows: Turtle themes Preferred
A new Backpack (Expensive) Here
Frisbee golf discs: Good brand is Innova Discs (Looking for the following discs -- Driver: Valkyrie, Wraith | Midrange: TeeBird, Archangel, Eagle) Play it again sports is a good place to start.
Lanyard Materials, including String/cord, hooks, and perhaps a book on various braids/stitches (Rexlace is a good Brand, or something like this)
AMC Gift cards (For treats etc.)
You can't go wrong with Legos, I have a bit of a Star wars collection going, but any fun little set would be good.
If all of the above fails here's a current list of favorite games/shows/things to work with:
World Of Warcraft, StarCraft, Doctor Who, Avatar: Last Airbender. Legend of Korra, Turtles, Armadillos, Angels, Dragons, Kittens, Paladins, Harry Potter, Alita Battle Angel, Mr. Rogers, Pangolins, Star Wars, Chicago Cubs, The Mandalorian, Tomb Raider, Frisbee Golf, Mass Effect, Attack on Titan, Avatar (James Cameron), Poke'mon, Slay the Spire, Horizon Zero Dawn