Star Wars. It really is timeless. Generation after generation of kids (and adults) have developed obsessions with the toys based on the franchise, and for good reason — they’re beyond awesome.
With last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and this year’s highly anticipated Dec. 16 release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, there’s definitely no shortage of cool new playthings to chose from. But then again, we’ll never get enough of the old classics, either.
Here are some ideas to gift Star Wars lover in your life this year.
Originally published December 2015. Updated November 2016.
Air Hogs Millennium Falcon drone
Air Hogs drones and remote control fliers have been the hot thing for a while, and now your kids can swap out a boring quadcopter drone for the Millennium Falcon. How cool is that? (Walmart, $88)
R2-D2 bento box
Forget boring lunchboxes — send your kids off to school with a nutritious lunch packed inside a helpful droid. Bentos are a great way to control portions and make lunch a little more fun. (Amazon.com, $20)
LEGO Yoda lunchbox
Tons of kids have Star Wars backpacks, but only the kids of awesome parents have silicone pixelized Yoda-inspired Star Wars backpacks. (Etsy, $62)
BB-8 Droid
Twice this little droid caused quite a stir: once in the trailer for The Force Awakens, and then again when people clamored to snatch it up when it was first released as a piece of merch. Well, it’s back in stock! (ThinkGeek, $150)
Custom nursery art
This custom set of Star Wars-themed art is billed as being for the nursery, but any mini Leia will love to keep it on their walls for years afterward. (Etsy, $30)
ATAT storage shelf
This custom-made wood ATAT bookshelf is pricey, but it’s the perfect addition to any Star Wars superfan’s room. Although, they’ll have to make the “pew-pew” sounds themselves. (Etsy, $995)
Darth Vader chair
Have a little imperialist in your family? They can dream up ways to defeat the rebel scum while they relax in this Vader chair. (Amazon.com, $130)
‘Darth Vader and Son’
This fun book attempts to reimagine Darth Vader, not as an evil tyrant who’s more “machine than man,” but as a loving, caring father. (Amazon.com, $9)
‘Vader’s Little Princess’
Just imagine: If the twins had been raised together, no one would ever have to grapple with the icky implications of that uncomfortable sibling kiss. The Vader and Princess book presents a world where it could have been so. Well, almost. (Amazon.com, $9)
Death Star LED wall art
This glittery piece of wall art depicting the Death Star is so cool no one in their right mind would blame you if you wanted to just splurge and get it for yourself. (Pottery Barn Kids, $300)
Custom Stormtrooper print
This customizable print captures Leia’s memorable quote and puts it into a new context. To be fair, though, your kid probably is a little short to be a Stormtrooper. (Etsy, $16)
Jedi holocron
Everyone knows that holocrons contain the most closely guarded secrets of the Jedi order, but did you know you can get one? And that it actually works? It’s a neat little toy that uses the same algorithm as the popular game 20Q, but with Star Wars-specific answers instead. (Amazon.com, $16)
Death Star planetarium
Closed, it’s a Death Star replica. Opened? It’s a freakin’ planetarium that projects the Star Wars night sky on the ceiling in your kid’s room. (Mind Oddity, $30)
Light saber night-light
This fantastic wall-mounted light saber night-light comes in tons of colors, and frankly, it’s so awesome that your kids are unlikely to grow out of it anytime soon. (Amazon.com, $20)
Millennium Falcon cockpit bed
OK, so at four large, it’s unlikely any of us will be purchasing this bed, a replica of the Millennium Falcon’s cockpit. But looking is free! (Pottery Barn Kids, $4,000)
LEGO ‘Star Wars’ search-and-find book
This LEGO Star Wars book is called These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For, which isn’t the only thing that makes it awesome. Kids love search-and-find books. Kids love Star Wars. You love what silence sounds like. Seems like a win all around. (Amazon.com, $6)
S is for ‘Star Wars’ shirt set
This pack of five shirts has to be the most awesome thing ever conceived for Star Wars fans who attend school five days out of seven. What could possibly be an easier way to get them to dress themselves quickly in the morning?
R2-D2 crayons
At just $4 for this set of easily gripped, droid-shaped crayons, they’re a complete steal and will probably win you some kind of Best Parent in the Galaxy award. (Etsy, $4)
‘Star Wars’ craft book
This how-to craft book will teach your kids all kinds of things, not least of which being that a healthy outlet for extreme fandom is crocheting Chewbacca tissue box cozies. (Amazon.com, $13)
‘Star Wars’ finger puppets
These adorable finger puppets, handcrafted to resemble the main Star Wars ensemble, is perfect for reliving the best bits of the saga in between marathon-watching sessions. (Etsy, $23)
‘Star Wars’ levitator
This amazing levitator is perfect for when you your kid wants to hone their Jedi skill. How does it work? Come on, how do you think? (ThinkGeek, $25)
‘Star Wars’ sleeping bags
OK, so it’s no tauntaun, but these sleeping bags are sure to be just as warm. Plus, what kid wouldn’t want to wrap themselves in all that Wookiee fur on a cold December evening? (Pottery Barn Kids, $130-$200)
Wookiee lunchbox
Hey, this Chewie-inspired, insulated lunchbox is completely perfect for that R2-D2 bento box up there! (Amazon.com, $17)
‘Star Wars’ crochet kit
This little crochet kit comes with everything your kid needs to start hooking up some adorable little amigurumi Star Wars characters, including Luke, Leia and even Jabba the Hutt. (Amazon.com, $20)
‘Star Wars’ alphabet posters
There could not possibly be a cooler way for kids to learn their ABCs and 123s than with these Star Wars learning posters. Not to mention they’re pretty easy on the eyes! (Etsy, $30)
Lego Darth Vader building kit
Legos and Darth Vader? Score. (Amazon, $20)
Death Star planetarium
Closed, it’s a Death Star replica. Opened? It’s a freakin’ planetarium that projects the Star Wars night sky on the ceiling in your kid’s room. (Mind Oddity, $30)
Light saber crystal growing lab
This neat little lab lets kids grow a real crystal for their light saber! (Amazon, $12)
Chewbacca electronic mask
Don’t let Chewbacca mom down — get your kids this hilarious Chewy mask. (Amazon, $20)
‘Star Wars’ Operation
What do you get when you combine Star Wars with the classic game of Operation? Pure amazingness. (Amazon, $16)
Chewbacca pillow buddy
Who needs a teddy bear when you can have a big plush Chewy? (Amazon, $14)
‘Episode VII’ bowcaster
Nerf makes a bowcaster that is just like Chewbacca’s from Episode VII. (Amazon, $19)
Stormtrooper helmet
Kids will love how realistic this Star Wars: The Force Awakens stormtrooper half helmet looks. (Amazon, $5)
Lightning energy ball
This “Star Wars Science” lightening energy ball teaches kids about transferring energy to make light and comes equipped with a science learning poster. (Amazon, $18)
Spudtrooper
This Mr. Potato Head version of a stormtrooper is beyond adorable. (Amazon, $11)
Star Wars gifts for kids
From R2D2 lunchboxes to Wookie sleeping bags, gifts every little Padawan will adore.
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