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Have you ever imagined Martin Sheen running for President? If you’re a true West Wing aficionado, you probably are. You deserve a few special gifts that come with this prestigious title. Now’s the ideal moment to add these West Wing-themed presents to your holiday wish list. The only question remains: What’s next on your agenda?
1. BARTLET FOR AMERICA MUG
Nothing captures the essence of The West Wing—even the post-Josiah Bartlet years—quite like the slogan “Bartlet for America.” So why not proudly display it on a mug?
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $15.00
2. BARTLET/HOYNES '98 BUMPER STICKER
Show your early support for Jed Bartlet and his original—and somewhat scandalous—running mate with this nostalgic nylon bumper sticker. There’s also a 2002 edition, along with versions for Robert Ritchie and Jeff Heston (boo!), Matthew Santos and Leo McGarry, Arnold Vinick and Ray Sullivan, and even a 2008 version celebrating West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin and executive producer Thomas Schlamme.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $5.00
3. TEAM TOBY T-SHIRT
Do you consider yourself a fan of the unsung heroes behind The West Wing? Show your appreciation with this stylish tribute to the tough yet endearing White House Communications Director, Toby Ziegler. After all, this is the guy who gave up his bachelor pad to buy his pregnant-with-twins ex-wife her dream house. The least you can do is wear a T-shirt in his honor.
Where to Buy It: Zazzle
Price: $29.95
4. SPALDING HIGH-BOUNCE BALL
Want to embrace your inner Toby Ziegler? Tap into that Brooklyn-badass-turned-political power player vibe with a set of tiny pink high-bounce balls. These stress-busters are just as effective for handling tension as they are for grabbing the attention of your coworkers.
Where to Buy It: Amazon.com
Price: $4.99
5. LYMAN/SEABORN 2016 SWEATSHIRT
They might be fictional, but who says you can’t dream of Bradley Whitford’s Josh Lyman and Rob Lowe’s Sam Seaborn running for the White House in 2016? This sweatshirt lets you wear that wish proudly on your chest (or more accurately, your sleeve).
Where to Buy It: Zazzle
Price: $33.25
6. CREGG/CONCANNON—SEABORN/LYMAN 2014 TOTE BAG
Incorporate this tote bag into your daily routine, showcasing Sam Seaborn’s bid for President and Josh Lyman as his running mate on one side, while the other side curiously champions White House Press Secretary-turned-Chief of Staff C.J. Cregg and Pulitzer Prize-winning Senior White House Correspondent Danny Concannon.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $21.50
7. C.J. CREGG 5"X5" PRINT
Can’t get enough of C.J.? Why not display her virtuous face in a spot where you’ll be inspired by it every day? This five-inch portrait is crafted with watercolor, colored pencil, and acrylic.
Where to Buy It: Etsy
Price: $20
8. BIG BLOCK OF CHEESE DAY MUG
While the origin of Big Block of Cheese Day, an event launched in Andrew Jackson’s White House, isn’t presented with complete accuracy by Leo McGarry on The West Wing, his passion for the day—which essentially gives anyone a chance to present a national issue to the White House Staff—is infectious. Spread that enthusiasm with this Big Block of Cheese coffee mug, available in black or white, and in regular or oversized versions. The back features a quote/veiled threat from McGarry—'I am making a mental list of those who are snickering, and even as I speak, I am preparing appropriate retribution'—and all profits from this item are donated to charity in memory of actor John Spencer.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $15
9. AARON SORKIN SCREENPLAY PORTRAIT
The West Wing wouldn’t be The West Wing without Aaron Sorkin. So who better to inspire aspiring writers than this sketch of the sharp-witted Oscar-winning writer, drawn over the final page of The West Wing’s pilot script?
Where to Buy It: Etsy
Price: $10
10. JOSIAH BARTLET PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY HOODIE
Before you rush off to New Hampshire to visit the Josiah Bartlet Presidential Library, there’s something you should know: it doesn’t actually exist. But if it did, one could easily picture it filled with obscure books that would bore Bartlet’s senior staff to no end. And you can bet the president would be torn between several different Bibles for his library.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $49.50
11. THE WEST WING FAN BEER STEIN
This 18-ounce beer stein delivers the perfect message: “If you, too, consider West Wing the Best Show Ever, we should be lovers.” That’s the gist of it, at least. Feel free to tweak the text, add your own images, and personalize it as you wish. And if beer isn’t your go-to beverage, this sentiment can also be found on a range of coffee mugs and travel mugs.
Where to Buy It: Zazzle
Price: $26.95
12. MATTHEW SANTOS BASEBALL HAT
Matthew Santos, the successor to Jed Bartlet, brought a fresh, energetic vibe to the White House, and this stylish brushed cotton canvas baseball cap celebrates his victorious presidential campaign—one masterminded by Josh Lyman.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $18.00
13. SANTOS-MCGARRY 2016 ONESIE
Too young to vote? No problem! This adorable cotton jersey bodysuit allows the tiniest of political enthusiasts to show their support for a Santos-McGarry presidential bid in 2016. Parents will appreciate the practical three-snap closure, making diaper changes a breeze.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $22.00
14. VINICK 2016 APRON
Arnold Vinick may have lost the 2006 election to Matt Santos, but that doesn’t mean he’s out for the count. Whether you're whipping up brownies or a lemon meringue pie (because he hailed from “The Citrus Capital of the World”), this twill apron will remind you of his presidential spirit.
Where to Buy It: CafePress
Price: $24.00
15. BAMBI-ESQUE T-SHIRT
Any discussion about West Wing fans must include Josh and Donna, the iconic pair. And if you recall the “Debate Camp” episode from season four, you’ll remember the magazine article that described Donna’s “inexperience and Bambi-esque naiveté.” Now you can wear that iconic reference with this T-shirt.
Available for Purchase at: CafePress
Cost: $29.50
