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May 4, 2016

May the 4th be with you: Best Star Wars gadgets and toys to celebrate

by John_A

Happy holiday, Star Wars fans!

May the 4th is here again – a day in which fans of the space opera celebrate the franchise’s film series, books, and culture. This is a global holiday, so chances are you will hear someone say “May the Force/fourth be with you” today. You might also see memes being shared across the interwebs, movie marathons on cable, and sales across the web on all-things Star Wars related.

And if you’re a total diehard, you might even get a Star Wars toy from a loved one. You could do some gift-giving too, if that’s your thing. Either way, we know you’d love to see a few Star Wars-themed gadgets, so we’ve rounded up some of the best ones to help you celebrate 4 May. We’ve included stuff like an official TIE pilot leather jacket and a Death Star planetarium.

Sphero BB-8

Firebox

Price: $190.89Find it here: FireboxDescription: The official app-enabled BB-8 Droid made by Sphero. Control the way it moves with your tablet, smartphone, or voice.

Stormtrooper Bluetooth speaker

Firebox

Price: $58.79Find it here: FireboxDescription: A 5W bluetooth speaker shaped like a Stormtrooper’s helmet. It has a rechargeable battery and connects to mobile devices.

R2D2 desk vacuum

Firebox

Price: $22.09 (pre-order)Find it here: FireboxDescription: This vacuum is powered by USB and will actually clean crumbs from your desk, desktop, and other surfaces.

Star Wars Monopoly – The Force Awakens Edition

Firebox

Price: $44.09Find it here: FireboxDescription: Monopoly has an all new board, with new rules and figurines based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bluetooth speaker

Firebox

Price: $62.39Find it here: FireboxDescription: A 4W Bluetooth speaker shaped like the Millennium Falcon. Lets you answers calls via speakerphone, and offers a 40-foot range.

Stars Wars Millennium Falcon multi-tool

Firebox

Price: $14.69Find it here: FireboxDescription: A multi-tool shaped like the Millennium Falcon. Features 11 tools, including a screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, and more.

Star Wars 3D Death Star wall light

Firebox

Price: $73.39Find it here: FireboxDescription: Wall-mounted, battery-powered Death Star light that can be used as a cool night light and includes a crack sticker.

Imperial “TIE Pilot” leather jacket

Thinkgeek

Price: $499.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: Officially-licensed, limited edition TIE pilot-inspired jacket made from lamb leather and suede.

Han Solo in carbonite business card case

Thinkgeek

Price: $19.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: All-metal, spring-loaded business card case that looks like a solid block of carbonite with a tiny Han Solo frozen inside.

Star Wars X-Wing knife block

Thinkgeek

Price: $99.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: A knife block that looks jus like an X-wing and features five knives, including a paring knife, utility knife, and more.

Star Wars Chewbacca camera bag

Thinkgeek

Price: $34.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: A camera bag inspired by Chewbacco. It features three padded dividers and utility section for your phone, SD cards, pen, etc.

R2-D2 architectural desk lamp

Thinkgeek

Price: $59.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: A desk lamp inspired by R2-D2. It features a 60-inch long cord and works with 40w incandescent or 13w fluorescent bulbs.

Star Wars Force FX lightsabers

Thinkgeek

Price: $229.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: Officially-licensed lightsabers with glowing blades with power-up/down effects, motion sensors, and sounds from the movie.

Star Wars 3D holodisplay

Thinkgeek

Price: Up to $249.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: Full-parallax, 3D hologram mounted on black gloss acrylic. You get the display base with Trench Run or optional Kylo Ren hologram.

Star Wars Death Star planetarium

Thinkgeek

Price: $29.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: This is a tabletop planetarium that looks like death Star and projects teh star Wars galaxy and planet names or Earth’s night sky.

Star Wars first edition on-ear headphones

Thinkgeek

Price: $129.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: Street by 50 has made Star Wars-inspired, on-ear headphones with 40mm drivers and leather and foam ear cushions.

Star Wars lightsaber selfie stick

Thinkgeek

Price: $11.99Find it here: ThinkgeekDescription: An actual selfie stick but this one is unique because it features the hilt of Vader’s lightsaber.

Staar Wars BB-8 USB car charger

Thinkgeek

Price: $39.99Find it here: FireboxDescription: A BB-8 unit that fits into a car cupholder and plugs into a 12V power adapter to supply a charge via two USB ports.

Want more Star Wars toys and gadgets?

Amazon

Amazon.com is celebrating “May the Fourth” by offering a Star Wars Store as a a one-stop shopping destination for toys, collectibles, fan memorabilia and more from the classic franchise. You will find deals, for instance, on the following items:

  • Comic Images Oversize 40-inch Chewy Plus
  • Comic Images Yoda 21-inch giant Doll Plush
  • Star Wars Jewelry Unisex 3D Storm Trooper Stainless Steel Stud Earrings
  • Star Wars Jewelry Rebel Alliance Stainless Steel Dangle Hook Drop Earrings
  • Revell Poe’s X-Wing Fighter Building Kit
  • Star Wars Girls’ Graphic Tees (Pack of 3)

In addition, the Amazon Appstore is offering discounts across Star Wars apps, including Star Wars Uprising, Star Wars Commander, and Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.

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