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A mosaic consisting of eight items in this guide, including a Citizen watch, a Star Wars bomber jacket from Heroes & Villians, a Ralph McQuarrie Star Wars art book, Star Wars Imperial Assault board games, the Lego Red Five helmet, a Darth Vader lightsaber replica, a Grogu Chia Pet, and a Kenner Stormtrooper figure of George Lucas. Graphic: Will Joel/Polygon | Source images: Lucasfilm, Disney, Citizen, Lego, Heroes & Villians, Kenner, Joseph Enterprises, Hasbro
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It’s always a good time to celebrate your Star Wars fandom. To help you out, the Polygon crew is here to offer recommendations of what we think are some of the best Star Wars-themed games, toys, books, and apparel around. 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 Millennium 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

The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

  • $89
  • $150
  • 41% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

A three-volume set of everything you could ever want to know, from A-Wing to Zorba the Hutt.

  • $89 at Amazon
  • $150 at Barnes & Noble

Star Wars Complete Vehicles Cross-Sections

  • $28
  • $40
  • 29% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

264 pages full of bespoke cutaway illustrations showing off the inner workings of some of the most iconic vehicles and starships.

  • $28 at Amazon
  • $36 at Barnes & Noble

Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie

  • $166
  • $300
  • 45% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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.

  • $166 at Amazon
  • $166 at Target
  • $300 at Barnes & Noble

Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection

  • $25
  • $30
  • 17% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

This is a 156-page illustrated guide to every lightsaber wielded by a Jedi or Sith.

  • $25 at Amazon

The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983

  • $200

Prices taken at time of publishing.

A massive 604-page tome containing concept art, set photos, and script pages to provide insightful commentary on the original Star Wars trilogy.

  • $200 at Taschen

Best Star Wars games

Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game

  • $40
  • $48
  • 17% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game lets you engage in small-scale (or large-scale) dogfights with immaculately detailed minis.

  • $40 at Amazon
  • $40 at Target

Star Wars: Imperial Assault

  • $90
  • $110
  • 18% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Inspired by the popular Descent series of board games, Star Wars: Imperial Assault has a party of up to five players completing objectives across dynamic campaigns brought to life by detailed miniatures.

  • $90 at Amazon
  • $88 at Miniature Marketplace

Star Wars: Shatterpoint

  • $132
  • $165
  • 21% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Shatterpoint scales down the action of Star Wars: Imperial Assault but makes it more accessible and attractive with a wealth of fully painted minis ready to go out of the box.

  • $132 at Miniature Market
  • $138 at Amazon
Key art for Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5, Xbox)

  • $50
  • $70
  • 29% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The latest adventures of Cal Kestis and BD-1 have arrived. This game picks up directly after the events of 2019’s Jedi: Fallen Order.

  • $50 at Amazon
  • $50 at Target

Best Star Wars fashion

Heroes & Villains Imperial Mini Backpack

  • $85

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Imperial Mini Backpack from Heroes & Villains is a black-and-white faux-leather carryall with adjustable straps.

  • $85 at Heroes & Villains

Heroes & Villains Rebel Alliance Dopp Kit

  • $36

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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

  • $36 at Heroes & Villains

Heroes & Villains Stormtrooper 501st Legion Bomber Jacket

  • $130

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Styled after the 501st Stormtrooper Legion, this lightweight polyester jacket features an embroidered Imperial logo on the back and reflective accents on the arms.

  • $130 at Heroes & Villains

Citizen Rebel Pilot Watch (analog-digital)

  • $340
  • $395
  • 14% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The stainless steel digital/analog combo features the time, date, alarms, and local temperature on a watch face.

  • $340 at Citizen

Citizen Rebel Pilot Watch (analog)

  • $340
  • $395
  • 14% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The purely analog version of the Rebel Pilot watch features a stainless steel case paired with a soft leather strap. Its eco-drive movement is also solar-powered, meaning you likely won’t have to replace the battery in the device’s lifetime.

  • $340 at Citizen

Hedley & Bennett Star Wars Apron

  • $105

Prices taken at time of publishing.

These durable aprons are perfect, whether you’re cooking some Bantha steaks or tuning up your droids. Hedley & Bennett has aprons themed after all of your favorite Star Wars characters, and they can be monogrammed or personalized with text.

  • $105 at Hedley & Bennett

Best Star Wars decor

Heroes & Villains Stormtrooper Throw

  • $90

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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

  • $90 at Heroes & Villains

Star Wars Grogu Chia Pet

  • $22
  • $25
  • 14% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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.

  • $22 at Amazon

Limited Edition Star Wars Echo Dot Stands

  • $40

Prices taken at time of publishing.

These stands for the fourth and fifth generation Echo Dot and are modeled after Darth Vader, Din Djarin, and the Imperial Stormtrooper. While the stand is a purely cosmetic addition to the smart home device, the translucent eyes will glow whenever the Dot is activated.

  • $40 at Amazon

Star Wars Landscape Art Prints

  • $19

Prices taken at time of publishing.

These minimalist art deco landscape prints are available in a variety of sizes and provide striking silhouettes of some of the most famous planets in the Star Wars galaxy.

  • $19 at Etsy

Ruggable Star Wars Collection

  • $109

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Ruggable features an amazing collection of low-pile area rugs inspired by the ships, locations, and characters of the Star Wars universe. Ruggable rugs are machine washable and are available in a variety of sizes ranging from “Babu Frik” to “That’s no moon.”

  • $109 at Ruggable

Best Star Wars Lego sets

Lego Red Five Helmet

  • $56
  • $70
  • 21% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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.

  • $56 at Amazon
  • $70 at Lego
  • $56 at Walmart

Lego Millennium Falcon

  • $850

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Millennium Falcon is one of the most famous starships in the Star Wars saga, and one of the largest Star Wars Lego sets, too, with a whopping 7,541 pieces.

  • $850 at Amazon
  • $850 at Lego

Lego Luke Skywalker X-Wing

  • $40
  • $50
  • 21% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The ship that killed the Death Star, now in Lego form. 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?

  • $40 at Amazon
  • $50 at Lego
  • $40 at Walmart

Best Star Wars collectibles

George Lucas in Stormtrooper Outfit

  • $27

Prices taken at time of publishing.

This 6-inch Stormtrooper action figure bears the likeness of none other than George Lucas, produced as part of the 50th anniversary of the films.

  • $27 at Amazon

Triple Vinyl New Hope Box Set

  • $122
  • $150
  • 19% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

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

  • $122 at Amazon

Best Star Wars plushies

Build-A-Bear Rancor Plush

  • $38

Prices taken at time of publishing.

One of the more misunderstood creatures of Star Wars, the ferocious-looking Rancor is emotionally complex and fiercely loyal.

  • $38 at Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear Bantha Plush

  • $42
  • $53
  • 20% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Bantha is a noble steed relied upon by the native Tuskens of Tatooine. The plush version of this beast of burden is just as cuddly, smells much better than the real thing, and even comes with a removable saddle.

  • $42 at Build-A-Bear

Build-a-Bear Wampa Plush

  • $36

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Wampa, native to the ice planet of Hoth, is known for its delightful grin and friendly demeanor. Just kidding. But seriously, this plush Wampa is pretty adorable, and its arms are detachable! How cute is that?

  • $36 at Build-A-Bear

Best Star Wars toys

Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX Elite Lightsaber

  • $279

Prices taken at time of publishing.

This more elegant weapon for a more civilized age is a remarkably accurate replica of the weapon that belonged to Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Force FX Elite Lightsaber features a detachable blade and can produce its own sound effects.

  • $279 at Hasbro

R2-D2 Tamagotchi

  • $17
  • $20
  • 16% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The R2-D2 Tamagotchi is the classic virtual pet replaced by everyone’s favorite Astromech. Take care of R2 with 19 different skills and seven different minigames.

  • $17 at Amazon

Star Wars Arcade Game

  • $600

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The original Star Wars video game that graced arcades 40 years ago has been revived by Arcade 1UP. The 60-inch-tall cabinet features a 17-inch LCD screen and includes the arcade versions of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, complete with a light-up marquee and coin door.

  • $600 at Walmart
  • $549 at Wayfair

Update (Aug. 11): Checked pricing and availability on all products. Removed one product, and added one.

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