There may be a lot to debate about in 2018, but luckily there’s one thing we can all agree on: Star Wars has a way of bridging the gaps and bringing us back to childhood. The intricacies of the story may be complex, but the theme is simple. Maybe that’s why the fans are so diehard. It’s the classic battle between good and evil, and every viewer is on Luke’s side. Everyone remembers the first time they watched the original trilogy.
Keep that rush alive for the Star Wars fan in your life with these gift ideas that are great for the adult who’s a kid at heart.
Nerdiest Collectible
Ultrasaber
The serious collector will swoon over this novelty. Ultrasabers allows you to build your own lightsaber to your exact specification. They’ve got all the pieces to build the weapons from the classic films, or you can create an original. With add-ons like sound, color change, and gesture-recognition, these are as close to real as they come. They’re a work of art, yes, but they are built well enough to sustain use from live-action roleplaying (LARP-ing). This is truly a gift for the most diehard of fans.
From $55 – $600 at UltraSabers.com
Minimalist Fan Art
Star Wars Minimalist Poster
Show your fanaticism but also your chill with a handmade Star Wars Minimalist Poster. The Toronto-based graphic arts studio, DesignDifferent, offers art in this style for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. The designs were first drawn by hand, then illustrated digitally. The posters are available in six sizes, from 8 by 10 inches to 13 by 19 inches. These are a classy way to sprinkle your home with a little of your favorite piece of pop culture.
Around $19.99 at Etsy.com
Subtlest Vader
Cufflinks Inc. Darth Vader Dot Tie
For the guy who has to dress up, but loves to add some personality, the Cufflinks Inc. Darth Vader Dot Tie is the perfect buy. Only the most observant will be able to detect the pattern on this neckwear. Cufflinks Inc. offers several different Star Wars inspired ties, made from 100% silk, and each as subtle as the next. This will be the tie he reaches for when attending a laid-back wedding or heading to the office on a rainy day.
Around $55 at Nordstrom.com
Silliest Gag Gift
Star Wars Lightsaber Thumb Wrestling
The competition will be on when your Star Wars fan unwraps this Lightsaber Thumb Wrestling game. Mini lightsabers, one blue, one red, stay securely in place on opponents thumbs with Velcro, and the hardcover game board book offers several classic battle scenes from the big screen. Use The Force to battle the dark side. (Note: The Force is not included.) This game would be great fun for the youngest of Trilogy fans, or maybe a silly addition to a white elephant gift exchange.
Around $12.99 at Jet.com
Most Technical Read
Star Wars: The Blueprints by J.W. Rinzler
See how it all came together with this intricate collection of technical drawings taken from the Lucasfilm Archives. With scrupulous research, best-selling author J.W. Rinzer’s Star Wars: The Blueprints gives the details of the decisions made in designing everything from The Millennium Falcon to R2-D2 and beyond. The gorgeous book includes more than 250 blueprints and more than 500 vivid photographs and illustrations highlighting the countless hours worked by brilliant artists, engineers and designers to make the beloved films.
Around $145 at Amazon.com
Most Family Oriented
Star Wars Family Car Decals
Show the love for your family and your favorite movies with these Star Wars Family Car Decals. The original set comes with 50 stickers to choose from, with 19 distinct characters. Mix it up with all different characters, or go with a family of Storm Troopers or even Jedis, if the Force is strong in your tribe. There’s also a villain booster pack, if your family leans toward the dark side. The stickers cling to any clean, flat surface, so use the leftover stickers to decorate a second vehicle, laptop or a bedroom window.
Around $7.99 at ThinkGeek.com
Master Crafter
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
This classic gift will keep the Star Wars enthusiast in your life busy for days. Any recipient of the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon will truly be brought back to childhood when they unwrap one of the most iconic starships of the saga. This updated version comes with new external features such as a leaner design, a detachable cockpit, dual spring-loaded shooters and more. Inside, there’s even more updates to explore. The kit comes with six mini-figures featured in Episode VII The Force Awakens, including Han Solo, Chewbacca, Rey, Finn, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub gang member, plus a BB-8 Astromech Droid.
Around $270 at Walmart.com
Best Bet
Star Wars the Digital Six Film Collection
When in doubt, go with the gift you know will be used. And for any lover of the saga, the Star Wars Digital Six Film Collection is bound to be watched over and over again. Join the Jedi journey whenever your heart desires when you own The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The purchase includes bonus features that you can watch right from your video library.
Around $79.99 at Amazon.com
