Friday, December 2, 2011

Star Wars Christmas Gifts


Star Wars Christmas Gifts


Back in Black



He’s got Darth Vader in his cubby with this rugged, personalized pack with special pockets for a laptop or MP3 player.



Star Wars Backpacks, $39.50 – $45.50, available at potterybarnkids.com
See the Light



When Darth Vader tells you it’s time to get up for school, you best not hit the snooze button. This combo lamp/alarm clock/MP3 player packs a style punch while being practical too.



Star Wars MP3 Alarm Clock Lamp, $49.99, available at thinkgeek.com.
Starry Sleep



Does your kid eat, breathe and sleep Star Wars? Help with the sleep part by bedding down with these 200-threadcount cotton sheets, starring Luke, Leia, and other characters from the vintage trilogy.



Star Wars Sheeting, $69 for twin sheet set, available at potterybarnkids.com.
The Force is Strong With This One



Your little Jedi can channel Han Solo cockiness with this comfy-cool tee.



Trust Me I’m a Jedi T-shirt, $13, available at etsy.com.


Hot Potato



This is the droid you’re looking for! Mr. Potato Head gets a galactic twist with this R2D2 model.



Artoo-Potatoo Mr. Potato Head, $21, available at amazon.com.
Deep Freeze



Cool: an ice pop. Extra cool? An ice pop transformed into a light saber with this clever cozy, which also solves the problem of freezing little fingers.



Light Saber Popsicle Cozy, $7 for set of 2, available at etsy.com


All Ears



Wear every day, your child will! This homemade cap is an instant conversation-starter.



Yoda, This Hat Is, $20, available at etsy.com.
By the Book



It’s no Jedi mind trick—just amazing scanimation technology that makes it looks like the characters in the book are moving.



Star Wars: A Scanimation Book, $10.17, available at amazon.com.
Tie In



For a cheapo stocking stuffer, pop in these shoelaces designed to add a touch of the force to any plain pair of shoes.



Star Wars Darth Vader Join the Dark Side Shoelaces, $5, available
Helmet Head



Kick dress-up up a notch with this realistic-looking helmet, complete with sound effects and light-up antenna.



Boba Fett Electronic Helmet, $29, available at amazon.com.
Making Dough



Make a push-out light saber or character molds with this Play-Doh set, then hide it away in the R2 carrying case.



Play-doh Star Wars Playset, $20.95, available at amazon.com.
Wall Space



The iconic scrolling intro text makes cool wall art, serving as an intro to all sorts of make-believe adventures.



Star Wars A Long Time Ago Vinyl Wall Decal, $24, available at etsy.com.
Uncommon Cold



Darth Vader and Yoda keep food fresh and cool until lunchtime. Available in Batman shapes too!



Character Cold Packs, $7 for set of 2, available at potterybarnkids.com.
Stay Tuned



Whether his music taste runs to John Williams (composer of the Star Wars scores) or something more current, tunes sound better when blasted from this player festooned with a scene from Clone Wars.



Star Wars CD Player, $26, available at amazon.com.
In a Lather



You won’t have to nag him about hand-washing once you pop these novelty soaps in the bathroom.



Darkside Set of 10 Soaps, $13.80, available at etsy.com.
Fuel Up



Even intergalactic heroes need to stop for lunch. Polyethylene foam insulation keeps food cool, while the intimidating image on the front keeps cookie thieves away.



Star Wars Helmet Lunch Kit, $15, available at amazon.com.
This Little Yoda



Size matters not, so get your little Jedi started early with these Yoda soft-soled baby shoes.



Robeez Soft Soles Yoda, $28, available at robeez.com.
Feel the Force



Jump right into a light saber fight or a pod race with this remote-free action game for the Kinect Xbox 360 console.



Kinect Star Wars, $50, available at amazon.com.
Anyone’s Guess



This process-of-elimination guessing game, appropriate for kindergarteners and up, is a who’s who of Star Wars characters, both old and new.



Guess Who Star Wars, $31, available at amazon.com.
Sweet Buns



Who wouldn’t want to find the double side buns in their Christmas stocking? This wee Princess Leia figure comes with a blaster; not intended for kids under 3 due to small parts.



LEGO Star Wars Mini Figure, $8, available at amazon.com.
In Print



The Empire Strikes Back gets the graphic treatment with this chic mid-century-style print. It can be customized in any color scheme you wish.



Star Wars Movie Poster Print, $19, available at etsy.com.
Hang on to Your Hat



R2 is diminutive and spunky, kind of like your little guy, who will love this witty knit cap.



Droid Hat Inspired by R2D2, $19, available at etsy.com.