Star Wars gifts: dozens of gift ideas for fans

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It’s always a good time to celebrate your Star Wars fandom. The Polygon team is available to help with recommendations on what we consider the most excellent Star Wars toys, games, books and apparel. We’ve brought together a wide variety of slick merch across several price points to satisfy your desire for everything attached to the franchise from a galaxy far, far away.

Whether you’re looking to drop a pile of credits on the Lego Millenium Falcon or need something a little more budget-friendly (but no less cool), like the R2-D2 Tamagotchi, we’re certain you’ll find something awesome. To help you sort through our gift ideas, we’ve categorized them to let you quickly find what you’re looking for.


Best Star Wars books

Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie

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This two-volume compendium of McQuarrie’s work shows off his conceptual paintings and costume designs along with several exclusive illustrations and commentaries on each piece.

Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983

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This massive, 604 page tome contains concept art, set photos and script pages. It provides insightful commentary about the original Star Wars trilogy.


Best Star Wars games

Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game

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It Star Wars X-WingMiniatures game allows you to engage in dogfights on a small or large scale with meticulously designed minis.

Star Wars: Imperial Assault

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Inspired by the Descent board game series, Star Wars: Imperial AssaultYou can have up to 5 players in your party, who complete missions through dynamic campaigns made possible by miniatures.

Key art for Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survival

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Follow-up to the extremely popular Jedi: Fallen OrderCal Kestis will release a new adventure on April 28th.


Best Star Wars fashion

Heroes & Villains Rebel Alliance Dopp Kit

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A handy catch-all for cosmetics or other grooming supplies that you don’t want rattling around in the cockpit of your X-Wing.

Citizen Rebel Pilot Watch

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The combination of digital and analog stainless steel watches displays the time, date, alarms and local temperatures.


Best Star Wars decor

Heroes & Villains Stormtrooper Throw

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If Luke had the Heroes & Villians Stormtrooper throw blanket on Hoth, he wouldn’t have needed to slice open that Tauntaun.

Star Wars Grogu Chia Pet

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Just soak the planter, spread the seeds, water them, and in about a week you’ll have an adorable bed of chia for your wee Grogu to live in.

Star Wars Landscape Art Prints

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The minimalist art deco landscape prints come in many sizes, and feature striking silhouettes depicting some of Star Wars’ most famous stars.


Top Star Wars Lego sets

Lego Red Five Helmet

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The Lego version of Luke’s Red Five helmet consists of 675 pieces, is 7.5 inches tall, and sports all of the same livery and detail as the real deal.

Lego Millennium Falcon

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With 7,541 pieces, the Millennium Falcon is one the most iconic Star Wars starships.

Lego Luke Skywalker X-Wing

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Now in Lego form, the ship that destroyed the Death Star. The kit features the 474-piece version of Luke’s iconic T-65 X-Wing, complete with firing blasters and Minifigs of Luke, Leia, R2-D2, and *checks notes* General Dodonna I guess?


Best Star Wars collectibles

Ralph McQuarrie Concept Funko Pops

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Vinyl figures are based upon the characters originally created by Ralph McQuarrie. He is the creator of many of the Star Wars iconic designs.

George Lucas wearing Stormtrooper Outfit

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The 6-inch Stormtrooper Action Figure is a tribute to George Lucas. It was produced in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the film.

Triple Vinyl Box Set New Hope

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John Williams’ triumph replicated in a way that only vinyl can deliver. For the 40th Anniversary, a box set was created. Episode 4 soundtrack includes three LPs and an art book detailing the composer’s vision, complete with archival photos from the London Symphony Orchestra.

Darth Vader Force FX Elite Lightsaber

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The movie-accurate Force FX Elite Lightsaber Replica can be called a collectible, but it is a beautiful weapon that will serve a civilized age.


Star Wars Plushies: The Best

Build-A-Bear Grogu Plush

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Everybody’s favorite force-sensitive infant, now in plush form. This version of the li’l green spud comes equipped with his trademark pram. Just don’t call him Baby Yoda.

The Build-A Bear Rancor Plush

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Rancor, one of Star Wars’ most misunderstood characters is emotional complex and loyal.

Bantha Plush

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Native Tuskens from Tatooine depend on the Bantha as a noble horse. You can get a more cuddly and fragrant version of the beast of burden, which also comes with an adjustable saddle.


Star Wars Toys: The Best

Tamagotchi R2-D2

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The R2-D2 Tamagotchi is the classic virtual pet replaced by everyone’s favorite Astromech. With 19 abilities and seven minigames, R2 can be taken care of.

Star Wars Arcade Game

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Arcade 1UP is bringing back the Star Wars original video game from 40 years ago. This cabinet is 60 inches tall and features a 17.-inch LCD screen. It also includes arcade versions. Star Wars, The Empire Strikes BackPlease see the following: Return of the JediThis includes a marquee with lights and a coin-door.

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