The Best Gifts forStar WarsFans, According toStar WarsFans

Half of the fans that we spoke to told us that, each year, the “It” item for aStar Warsfan is the new release from LEGO. Since its release late last year, the LEGO Razor Crest ship (featured inThe Mandalorian) has been tough to track down — but we’ve seen a restock by LEGO, coinciding nicely with the show’s season-three finale. “It’sthething to have,”Bossk’s Bountyfounder Tim told us, “without a doubt.” It’s both complex and expensive, so Tim and LEGO only recommend it for builders aged 18 and up. A quick tip: if you’re not sure how much your gift receiver likes the recent Disney releases, gifts from the much-lovedMandalorianseries should be a pretty safe bet.

Writer and Lego enthusiast Michael East says that theStar Warsrange are “the best” Lego offerings of all time, topped by the franchise’s Millenium Falcon replica ship. “While easy to make, the Falcon took several building sessions to complete, and will be one of the centerpieces to anyStar WarsLego collection,” East says. This build is also suited to younger kids, ages 9 and upward.

Anyone patiently waiting for the 2024 return ofAndorwill appreciate these hyperrealistic action figures of the titular character (played by Diego Luna) and the show’s scrappy droid. “They use a really nice photorealistic process now, so the faces really do look like the actors,” says Gilleran, who thinks the gift is great for both those that love to collect these figures and those who prefer to get them out to play with. You can display the figures in the more sustainably made box, she adds, or easily pull them out.

“AsStar Warsfans, we’ve always dreamt of being one of the characters we see on film,” says Jimmy Mac fromRebelForce Radio. “Hasbro now has a service that offers us the next best thing: Star Wars action figures with your own face.” After uploading a selfie and making some customizations, including picking in-universe accessories, you can be immortalized in a special-edition collectible box — again, great for both those who love to collect and love to play.

Disney released TV miniseriesObi-Wan Kenobilast year, featuring a young Princess Leia and her trusty flying droid LO-LA among other familiar faces. “This version is fully animatronic; it flaps its wings and talks and lights up,” says Gilleran. “It also has an option of play where it can respond to you depending on how you’re flying it, just like it does with Leia in the show.” (Lacey also likesthis inexpensive versionof the LO-LA droid. “It still makes noises and sounds from the show, but it doesn’t have the animatronic wing panels,” she says.)

“Sabacc is the in-universe card game that’s analogous to poker, and there are two popular versions of it to learn: Corellian Spike or Coruscant Shift,” sayspodcaster Holly Frey. She plays with her husband, and they appreciate the detail and weight of this acrylic Sabacc set from Etsy, which lets you play both versions of the game — official cards and decks are only available when you visit Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World.

Gilleran likes this classic Funko Pop, which offers a little something extra. “It comes with the little figure — again, Grogu — but has a card game that you can play with friends,” she says. Gilleran thinks it could make for a great office secret Santa, thanks to the added social element.

This game comes recommended by Mac. In it, you work through all nine episodes of Lego’s Skywalker saga. And you can explore more than 300 characters, 100 vehicles, and 23 planets. “It’s fun for all ages and enjoyable even for folks who don’t often play console video games,” adds Mac.

Mac also likes the look of this digital pinball machine as a great addition to a game room, basement, or shed. It offers ten games, is “well built and durable”, and as far as classic arcade machines go, is fairly affordable, he says.

“LPs have made a huge comeback, and there’s nothing more fun than spinning some vinyl to hear some great John Williams compositions,” says Mac. “Nothing beats the original.” The records come with additional holographic images from theStar Warsuniverse, ideal for collectors as well as music fans.

These unique plaques feature authentic film cells from the original Star Wars movies. “You feel like you’re holding a piece of history,” says Gilleran, who owns a set herself. “This is perfect for anyone who’s a collector,” and first saw the films in a theater. Act fast, though, since stock is running low.

Last year, Hasbro added to its much-coveted lightsaber series with Obi-Wan Kenobi’s own lightsaber, following his jaunt across the galaxy in 2022’sObi-Wan Kenobi. The highly in-demand gift is limited to one per customer and is currently on preorder for Christmas delivery. And whileyou can playwith the gift, due to its hefty price tag, we think it’s more suited as a collector’s item.

Both Frey and Mac told us about the high-end collectibles from Regal Robot. “These guys provide the gifts for the Star Wars fan who already has everything,” says Mac. You can shop for accurate re-creations of in-universe furniture, or at the less-expensive end, pick up some director’s chairs — great for entertaining guests, says Frey.

Frey says you need to get the hang of using this Falcon cocktail strainer, but that it’d still make a decorative addition to any fan’s home bar. She recently visited the Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish cruise ship, and spotted the bar staff using them. Frey found theexact tumblersused in the Hyperspace Lounge, too, if you want a gift that will recreate the experience.

“There is more really stylish jewelry than ever forStar Warsfans,” says Frey. “A lot ofStar Warsjewelry is at the sort of cardboard-box, costume-jewelry level. But these are more elevated, nice pieces to gift.” Her favorite is the crystal ring inspired by Princess Leia’s white gown from the original trilogy, but Frey says all of RockLove’s pieces are of high quality.

Jedi News’James Burns buys aStar Warscharmfor his daughter’s bracelet each year.“This is a lovely way of saying you’re intoStar Warswithout necessarily wearing it on a jumper or having it big and bold,” says Burns. “It’s fairly nice and a subtle talking point.” As well as having fan-favorite characters, the Pandora collection includes charms depicting classic scenes from theStar Warsmovies (such as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber duel in 1980’sThe Empire Strikes Back).

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