The 2017 Star Wars Holiday Buyers Guide
For many, the secret to holiday shopping is knowing what cool "Star Wars"-themed swag to buy. Unfortunately, with so much merch flooding the shelves every year, it can be tough to know what to get for the "Star Wars" geek in your life. That's why we've put together a guide with the coolest toys and gear for any budget. You're welcome.
Star Wars Build-a-Bear Dolls
Price: $35.00 each Get them now. For years, Build-a-Bear Workshop has included "Star Wars" characters in its lineup of customizable dolls, and now there's a new wave of "Last Jedi"-themed toys. Build-a-Bears can get fairly pricey, depending how many accessories you throw in, but there's a lot to be said for getting someone a present they can see assembled before their very eyes.
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Seasons 1 - 5 Blu-ray
Price: $56.99 Get it now. A lot of Star Wars fans would just as soon forget the Prequels ever happened. However, this animated series might help them look at the Prequels in a new light. "Clone Wars" greatly fleshes out the period in between "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith," while also introducing a number of memorable new characters to the "Star Wars" mythos.
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Dolls
Price: $36.99 each Get them now. The "Forces of Destiny" series is new line of animated shorts and toys geared specifically towards young girls. But as far we're concerned, these toys are a great choice for any fan who craves something larger than the usual Hasbro action figures.
BB-8 Sterling Stud Earrings
Price: $39.99 Get it now. The Internet can be a treasure trove of "Star Wars"-themed jewelry if you know where to look. The folks at ThinkGeek are offering a particularly nifty set of stud earrings featuring everyone's favorite round droid.
Boba Fett Premium Format Figure
Price: $549.99 Get it now. If you prefer gigantic, painstakingly-detailed statues to mass-market action figures, then Sideshow Collectibles is your Obi-Wan. Sideshow's latest masterpiece features a "Return of the Jedi"-inspired take on the galaxy's most fearsome bounty hunter, and it should be shipping just in time for the holidays.
Star Wars Porg Back Buddy
Price: $39.99 Get it now. The Porgs are already shaping up to be the most popular new critters introduced in "The Last Jedi." Show your love for these bug-eyed cute monsters with this even cuter backpack and pretend you're training with Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To.
LEGO Star Wars: Kylo Ren's TIE Fighter Building Kit
Price: $79.99 Get it now. There's never any shortage of new LEGO sets with the release of each new "Star Wars" movie. Our personal favorite this year is this set depicting Kylo Ren's sleek new vehicle, the TIE Silencer. It looks cool, like a meaner version of the TIE Interceptor, and it won't break the bank like some of the more massive LEGO sets. (We're looking at you, LEGO Falcon.)
Star Wars: Smuggler's Bounty Subscription
Price: $150 per year Get it now. Smuggler's Bounty is the gift that keeps on giving. Every two months, subscribers receive a Star Wars-themed mystery box that includes goodies like Funko Pop figures, T-shirts, and other exclusive collectibles. You can also buy individual boxes for $25 each, but you'll miss out on the subscriber-exclusive annual gift.
Jedi Challenges AR Game
Price: $199.99 Get it now. If your giftee craves a more interactive present, consider this Augmented Reality game from Lenovo. It requires a smartphone, but once assembled, it presents a convincing virtual reality experience that allows you to swing a lightsaber and train in the Jedi arts just like Rey.
Star Wars: The Black Series - Royal Guard 4-Pack
Price: $89.99 Get it now. No Sith Lord villain is complete without a few robed bodyguards. This action figure set offers a fun glimpse at the history of these Royal Guard characters in the "Star Wars" saga, spanning from the Senate Guards introduced in "The Phantom Menace" all the way up to Supreme Leader Snoke's new Praetorian Guards.
Sphero Remote-Controlled Droids
Price: $149.99 each Get it now. Sphero's remote-controlled BB-8 toy was easily one of the most popular "Star Wars" toys from 2015. The company is marking the release of "The Last Jedi" with two new companions to BB-8: R2-D2 and new First Order droid, BB-9E. Why not complete the set and terrorize your pets this holiday?
Star Wars Battlefront II
Price: $59.99 Get it now. There's been a lack of great "Star Wars" games in recent years, which is what makes the release of "Battlefront II" so exciting. Not only does it feature a more robust version of the epic multiplayer shooter action from the first game, this time around, it also includes an actual single-player story mode. Even if you have no interest in playing online, it's worth buying this game just to put yourself in the shoes of elite soldier Iden Versio as she fights to save the Empire in the aftermath of "Return of the Jedi."
