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On the hunt for the best Star Wars gifts? Luckily, you've come to the right parsec for presents. The GamesRadar+ team and I are enormous fans of a galaxy far, far away, and we've spent years collecting merch based on it in our own time as well as covering it here professionally. That means we have a pretty good idea of what fellow nerds will love. To misquote C-3PO, we have a very good feeling about this.

Not sure where to start with the best Star Wars gifts? Don't miss my advice on how to choose Star Wars presents. That should at least get you started by providing a little inspiration.

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Benjamin has been writing about toys, games, and collectibles on GamesRadar+ since 2018, but his professional credits stretch back over a decade. He's adored Star Wars since he was about knee high, and has now filled his house with way too many replicas and action figures.

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Best Star Wars gifts under $20/£20

Want to keep costs down, or looking for the ideal stocking filler? These are all great starting points.

Best Star Wars gifts under $50/£50

If your budget can stretch a little further, you'll find a host of impressive Star Wars gifts that strike a great balance of cost and quality.

How to choose Star Wars gifts

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There's a universe of Star Wars gifts out there, so how do you find the best ones? Considering the thousands of toys, collectibles, and curiosities that exist, where do you even start? If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't worry - here's what I always ask when tracking down Star Wars-related presents.

🎥 Work out their favorite Star Wars films
It's easy to say "all of them" and wring your hands in despair, but I'd bet you that your loved one likes a specific set of movies or characters better than the others. If they're all about the original trilogy, you know to focus on products featuring Darth Vader, Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest. If they prefer the sequel or prequel trilogy, that's another helpful starting point.

🏆 Do they like collectibles and display pieces?
It's worth considering this question, because you don't want to get someone who prefers a minimalist setup lots of bulky 'stuff' to clutter their space, cool though it may be - that present may end up stuffed in a cupboard and never seen again. If they don't tend to show off display pieces like Funkos, replicas, or action figures, I'd look at clothing or books (including the High Republic novels, the 'From a Certain Point of View' short stories, and coffee table art books) instead. These tidy away neatly so won't be on show all the time, but are still thoughtful presents.

🧑 Are you shopping for adults?
It sounds like an obvious question, but the best Star Wars gifts for a 30-something grown-up aren't necessarily going to be the same as those for a kid. If they're an older fan, I'd take a look at books (coffee table art books for the films are always a solid bet), collectibles like helmet or lightsaber replicas, and apparel such as hats, hoodies, or tees. Those are all fairly safe bets.

👪 Are you shopping for kids?
If you're shopping for young padawans, my gut reaction is to go straight for the plushies, action figures like Black Series/Vintage Collection, or toy lightsabers such as Lightsaber Forge. There's a broad enough variety of each that you're unlikely to double up on anything the recipient already has, and they're all plain awesome.

For more present-worthy ideas, why not check out the best Nintendo gifts, the best retro gifts, or the best PlayStation gifts?

Benjamin Abbott
Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.

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