Rebellions may be built on hope, but collections are built on out-of-this-world items. For Star Wars fans, there is no better time to trot out the swag, lightsabers, and Blu-rays than May the 4th. Cooked up long ago in a galaxy far, far away from those first shots of Luke Skywalker staring at two suns, the date has come to be the officially unofficial celebration of all things Light and Dark Side.
With TV now offering us a bounty (hunter) of Star Wars content, there are also myriad options for franchise devotees to satisfy their craving for collectibles honoring their own particular favorites. Some come for the Baby Yoda (er, Grogu) of it all, some for the scum and villainy, but everyone has a reason to rise up and recognize the global impact Star Wars has had on the culture… and, should you fall prey to this gift guide, those bank accounts.
Ready, set, binge! Make sure you have access to all nine of the Star Wars saga flicks on 4K UHD Blu-ray (with bonus discs) in one complete set. Each Episode is comin’ in loud and clear through Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, and there are over 26 hours of bonus feature material. Want to ball out with the perfect media collection? As a certain Mandalorian would say, “This is the way.”
Who doesn’t love a Star Wars-themed dinner party?! Inspired by the forest moon of Endor, this 20″ x 20″ embroidered cotton napkin set of 4 features a digitally printed design any Ewok would appreciate, as well as the iconic Rebel Alliance emblem.
There is never not a reason to fill your shelves with Funko’s POP! figures, especially when they have so many amazing Star Wars options! Their retro collection brings an old-school twist to fan-fave baddies like Boba Fett and Darth Vader, while the good guys can rest easy with this deluxe set memorializing Princess Leia’s New Hope hologram moment with a mini projection from a bobblehead R2! Check the Funko site for a full rundown of Star Wars items, including the coolest glitter pink crossbody and an Ewok mini-backpack that’ll have you yub-nudding all day long.
We cannot say enough about the range of Heroes & Villains’ Star Wars-inspired bags. From this Imperial Trudger Duffle and Dopp Kit to Jedi Order backpacks and Weekenders, their roomy pieces are fit with enough pockets, patches, and sly touches to let the folks in line behind you at the airport security know which side of the rebel alliance you stand with.
This is the set you are looking for! A Star Wars collection of epic proportions, the “Power of the Force” line features three must-haves for your trips to work, play and every cantina in-between. There’s a classic Loungefly mini R2-D2 backpack (his red light actually lights up for a high-tech touch) with faux corduroy siding, a 12″W x 11″H x 3″D bag that converts between a backpack and a tote bag bearing the same faux corduroy , a faux leather trim and Death Star charm, and finally, a wallet with four card slots, one clear slot for an ID and a die-cut lightsaber cutout.
Counter-attack any stank “disturbance in the Force” around you with Hotel Collection’s ultra-cool Studio Pro Scent Diffusers. Tricked out in a trio of looks — Stormtrooper, C-3PO, or Darth Vader — that work with any room design, these stylish pieces employ cold-air diffusion technology to create a dry nano-mist from fragrance oil that fills the air with long-lasting aroma covering up to 600 square feet.
The Hotel Collection also includes car diffusers, room sprays, candles, and oil pods in Star Wars-themed scents like “The Duel,” “Sith,” Rebel Spirit,” and our favorite, “Galactic Hope.”
Timothy Zahn’s best-selling trilogy, set five years after Return of the Jedi, have long been hailed as some of the greatest Star Wars novels and for good reason! Filled with the same adventure, humor and heroics that we’d come to expect from Han, Luke and Leia, these books—”Heir to the Empire,” Dark Force Rising” and The Last Command”—not only expanded the SW universe in ways fans never imagined (a Dark Jedi?!), but also introduced one and only Grand Admiral Thrawn. And if you’re watching Ahsoka, you know the dude is a killer character.
Fun fact: “Heir to the Empire” is also one of Jared Padalecki‘s favorite books!
The global sportswear label celebrating Black style and culture has partnered with Disney Consumer Products for the first-of-its-kind line of premium athleisure and sports apparel honoring Star Wars‘ Black icons including Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson), Finn (John Boyega), Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) and Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams). Among the line’s hottest pieces are the Stormtrooper and Darth Vader Windbreaker Suits (in respective black and white colorways), featuring a rubber co-branded chest logo, a rubber Darth Vader patch on the sleeve, and rubberized details throughout.
In addition, Actively Black is dropping limited edition graphic t-shirts and hoodies, starting at $55.
Honestly, if you aren’t toting around a Loungefly mini-backpack, are you even a fan? Even if it’s for the bad guys, we can appreciate the looks this fandom-favorite line always serves, as in this eye-catching Stormtrooper piece that hits the mark better than every clone that has ever aimed at our heroes.
Cassian Andor really could have used one of these snazzy windbreakers when he was trying to save Galen Erso on the rainy planet of Eadu! Made of 100% water-repellent, PFA-free nylon, the full-zip jackets are emblazoned with front and back appliques signifying the Empire, Rebels and Jedi Knights. Just pick your affiliation and stay dry as the surface of Tatooine.
Like the windbreakers, these 5-panel, pre-curved Snapbacks come in a variety of designs (Empire, Rebels and Jedi Knights) with just a dash of nostalgic energy for fans young and old. Or in Star Wars terms, Youngling to Obi-Wan.
Could we be more obsessed with this meticulously handcrafted tribute to the clumsiest transports in the Empire?! Made of nickel-free sterling silver, the pendant comes on an adjustable curb chain and features fully movable legs and knees. RockLove’s impressive and addictively clever library of SWs pieces also includes lightsaber earrings and rings, Kyber crystal necklaces and a whole fleet of spaceship and droid pendants.
What’s got 1953 pieces, two minifigures and the ability to crush a trench run while being dogged by a fleet of Tie-fighters? This incredible LEGO set, that’s what! One of the brand’s many Star Wars sets, the T-65 X-Wing Starfighter is the perfect build for O.G. fans who immediately recognize the pops of red and yellow, the pilot’s orange suit and all the thrills we first experienced during the Battle of Yavin.
Padawans across the galaxy will be hankering for this heavy duty knit beanie with stretch (it’s 70% acrylic, 30% wool) and a woven Alderaan Rebel Alliance Patch. There are also youth bombers, hoodies and tees with the same design story, so if you’re trainee isn’t about this look, well they’re obviously headed to the Dark Side.