12Star WarsSuperfans on the Gifts They Want for the Holidays

“I enjoy a good whiskey, especially with cool ice-cube molds, so I would definitely want thisice-cube tray. Denying the Death Star floating in and keeping my whiskey cold would just be rude.”— Jackson Duncan, “I have a degree in culture and media studies, an excuse for and necessitating a knowledge ofStar Warsand other ‘nerd’ phenomena.”

“I like the old-school Empire aesthetic and imagine they had good house china in those battleships. It would fit right in in my New York City apartment — like theTitanichouse china in first class, but with a mod edge.” —Schuyler Vreeland, “banker by day,Star Warsenthusiast also by day.”

“Star Warsfans are busy people. Not only do we have to balance work or school and friends and family, we also have to spend an inordinate amount of time on the internet dissecting every frame of the new film’s trailer and reading every possible theory about Rey’s parentage. So as we hustle off to work in the morning after a late night bingeing episodes ofRebels, clutching ourR2-D2 thermosesand slinging ourBoba Fett backpacksover our shoulders, there is often a need for sunglasses to mask our bleary eyes. I covet the Darth Vader sunglasses gift set from BoxLunch, which includes not only a slick pair of shades styled to mimic the helmet eyeholes of everybody’s favorite Sith lord, but also a sweet branded, hard-shell case and vivid Vader-print bag.” —Jen Markham, “member of both the 501st Legion Empire City Garrison and the Rebel Legion Echo Base.”

“Something new this year, forEpisode VIII, is the new species of Porg characters. The internet seems to have given it’s seal of approval for this cute new character. It’s your cozy new friend all winter.”— Paul Crewdson, “skipped school senior year with friends to buy tickets for the newEpisode Ifilm, then engaged in a parking-lot lightsaber battle.”

“I would wear this when my daughter wears herDaddy’s Little Princess Star Wars onesie.” —Neyah White, “bartender, and at the risk of sounding like a complete jerk, a ‘realStar Warsfan.’”

“Close to slipping over to the dark side of merchandising, but not quite.” —Neyah White

“NoStar Warscollection would be complete without an adorable Funko Pop! of your favorite character. I love them. My personal favorite is, of course, the great Ahsoka Tano, Anakin’s badass but lovable Padawan featured both in the canon TV seriesClone Warsand (spoiler) others …” —Christian Karayannides, “attended the New York Philharmonic’sStar WarsFilm Concert Series.”

“I resent being told that I should ‘act like an adult’ all the time, so when I do have to do something very grown-up, like taking an investor meeting or doing a book signing, I find subtler ways to represent my fandoms. This blazer not only would do the trick, it would also go very well withmy Darth Vader purse.” —Allison Robicelli, “chef, bon vivant, andStar Warsobsessive.”

“Whether for Christmas Eve, or something very cool to do on Christmas morning through New Year’s, it would be an awesome family project.”— Caroline Choe, “longtimeStar Warsenthusiast.”

“Everyone loves a lightsaber. There is just something about the beauty and symbol of this weapon. All you want to do is touch that button and hear that amazing sound, then you know that the Force is with you. You cannot help but think that you are the hero in your own story.”— Christine Evans, “lifelongStar Warsfan and proud member of the Rebel Legion.”

“I spent a lot of time feeding my children with the classic airplane-and-hangar strategy. I remember being jealous no one did that for me as an adult. This waffle iron would allow me to elevate the airplane-hangar game as I handle the waffle in mock flight and then devour it, playing the role of a space slug inhabiting an asteroid. Breakfast can be fun again.”— Stephen Hayford, “I createStar Warsdiorama images — I turned a childhood of playing withStar Warstoys into an adult career playing withStar Warstoys.”

“Who didn’t imagine how cozy Luke must have been, nestled inside his trusted steed while Han built a shelter? I want this, despite it not including warm cushy innards, just so I can crawl inside and say, ‘And I thought they smelled bad on the outside.’” —Stephen Hayford

“What makes this item special is that it simulates some of what you expect from really interacting with this beloved droid. Several details about this item put it over the top in that regard compared to standard RC toys: It’s 18 inches tall, so while not ‘full scale,’ it is hefty enough to really seem like a small droid, not just a ‘toy,’ while still compact enough to play with. The ‘Follow mode’ does just what it says, and suddenly you have the same reliable companion Rey had at her side. It’s like a droid puppy. Finally, the voice command with preprogrammed movement, light, and sound responses give you an interactive experience, as opposed to manually driving its movements via remote control.” —Mike Zhang, “Rogue Alliance NYC member.”

“I’ve fallen in love with the BB-8 high-top sneaker from Po-Zu. I had seen these pop up from time to time online, but I was able to see them in person at New York Comic Con, and it was love at first sight. I’m a member of the 501st Legion, so I tend to prefer Imperial, First Order, and dark-side merchandise, but who doesn’t love an adorable ball droid!? They are as beautiful in person as they are in the images — lightweight, bright colors with incredibly comfortable insoles. Po-Zu has manyStar Warsstyles to choose from, even screen accurate Rey boots and fun Wookiee shoes. The BB-8 ones stole my heart, though, and had to be at the top of my wish list.”— Alaric Hahn, “member of the 501st and Rebel Legion.”

“I am aStar Warsand science-fiction and fantasy fan, and also a bigpopcornfan — we make it in my house a lot. I don’t like microwave popcorn, though. I prefer air-popped kernels. At Christmas, we were playing this game called theMinnesota Dice Game, although I think everyone just claims it’s their state’s dice game. Everyone brings a bunch of gifts and you throw them in the middle, and if you roll doubles, you get to choose a gift, but then in subsequent rounds you can steal — it’s a bit like a white elephant. Anyway, last year, I snatched this popcorn maker after fierce competition, and I love it because it’s the shape of a Death Starandmakes air-popped popcorn.” — UnlikelyStar WarsfanGail Simmons.