Hill City Howlers Magnet and Novelty Gear: Buyer's Guide
By Hill City Howlers Official Store | Published: 2026-10-15
Category: Buying Guides
A practical guide to Hill City Howlers magnets, lanyards, and snapbacks, with clear rules for picking small fan gifts that actually get used.
Quick answer
Buy the Indy the Werewolf Magnet if you want the cheapest visible piece of Hill City Howlers spirit for a fridge, locker, or metal desk. Step up to the Wrist Lanyard Keychain when the gift needs to leave the house, and choose the Call It SnapBack when you want one size that fits nearly anyone. The Heavyweight Full Zip Jacket is the only pick here that needs a real size decision, so treat it as a separate purchase rather than a stocking filler.
What separates a good novelty buy from a drawer filler
Novelty fan gear fails for one of two reasons: it has no surface to live on, or it has no job to do. A magnet solves the first problem because most fans already have a fridge, locker, or metal cabinet. A lanyard solves the second because keys and badges need a home every single day.
Before you add anything to a cart, name the surface or the daily task it belongs to. If you cannot answer that in one sentence, the item is decoration, not gear, and it will end up in a drawer.
Match the item to the person, not the price tag
The cheapest item in the catalog is not automatically the safest gift. A magnet suits a coworker, a dorm roommate, or a fan with a locker because it needs no sizing and no commitment. A lanyard suits someone who carries keys or a work badge and will see it multiple times a day.
A snapback sits in the middle: it is still an accessory rather than apparel, but it is visible when worn. That makes it a better pick for a fan who already wears caps than for someone who never does.
How to build a small gift set without overspending
Pair one display item with one carry item. A magnet plus a wrist lanyard covers both a desk or fridge and a pocket, and together they stay in budget-gift territory. Adding a snapback turns the same order into a proper gift rather than a token.
Keep sizes out of the equation when you are unsure. Magnets and lanyards have no fit risk, so they work for group gifts, Secret Santa exchanges, and out-of-town fans you rarely see.
Where the jacket fits into your order
The Heavyweight Full Zip Jacket is the one item here that changes the math. It is a water-resistant shell with a heavyweight fleece lining and an embroidered logo, and it is sized, which means you need the wearer's real size rather than a guess.
Buy it for yourself or for someone whose size you know. If you are shopping blind, put the jacket aside and build the gift from the no-size items instead.
Decision rules for Hill City Howlers novelty gear
- Rule 1: No surface, no magnet: Only choose a magnet if the recipient has a fridge, locker, or metal cabinet where it will actually sit. If there is no metal surface, switch to the lanyard.
- Rule 2: Daily carry beats occasional display: A lanyard gets handled every day by anyone with keys or a work badge, so it delivers more use per dollar than a display-only item. Pick the lanyard for commuters, students, and badge wearers.
- Rule 3: Adjustable first when you do not know the fit: The snapback's adjustable closure handles most head sizes, while the jacket needs a real size. Unsure about size? Stay with the snapback, magnet, or lanyard.
- Rule 4: Set a ceiling before you add the jacket: Decide whether this is a small-gift order or an apparel order. Mixing the two usually pushes a token gift past its budget. Keep the jacket as its own purchase.
Product facts that affect your choice
- Hill City Howlers Indy the Werewolf Magnet: Measures 2.5 inches wide with an Indy the Werewolf design, intended for metal surfaces. Small enough for a locker or a crowded fridge door, and it needs a magnetic surface to work at all.
- Hill City Howlers Wrist Lanyard Keychain: A wrist lanyard keychain for keys, badges, or small items, listed as suitable for men, women, and kids. One item covers a wide age range, so it works for family gifts without a size conversation.
- Call It SnapBack: Snapback closure with a classic cap silhouette and an adjustable fit. The adjustable closure removes most fit guesswork, which makes it the safer wearable gift.
- Hill City Howlers Adult Heavyweight Full Zip Jacket: Water-resistant outer shell with a plush heavyweight fleece lining, embroidered logo on the left chest, available in sizes. This is the only item in the group that requires a size choice, so confirm the wearer's size before ordering.
Who each item is right for
Best for
- Fans who want a low-cost Hill City Howlers piece for a fridge, locker, or metal desk
- Shoppers buying for a group, a coworker, or a fan whose size they do not know
- Supporters who carry keys or a badge daily and want team gear in hand
Not for
- Anyone without a metal surface to attach a magnet to
- Shoppers who want a warm layer for cold-weather games, who should choose the sized jacket instead
- Fans who never wear caps and would not use a snapback
