Best Star Wars gifts 2023 - find the perfect present for fans

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Looking for Star Wars gifts ahead of Christmas but drawing a blank? We know how that feels. There's a solar system's worth of choice out there, and finding the right present can be tricky. What's the difference between all those lightsaber toys, for example? And which Baby Yoda is the best one?

Don't worry, that's where we come in. Our experts have plenty of suggestions below, and they're laser-targeted to suit any budget. With recommendations including everything from t-shirts to Lego (and even some gifts for gamers), you should be able to find Star Wars gifts that'll delight fans of a galaxy far, far away no matter their age.

There's a good chance you'll be able to save some money along the way, too; we've been busy searching for the lowest possible prices on Star Wars gifts, so you may just nab a bargain if you're quick.

Curious about what makes the cut for this list of the best Star Wars gifts, on the other hand? Our team has either gone hands-on with the product in question or spent time cross-checking user-reviews to find items with the most impressive track record. As such, you can be guaranteed something worth your hard-earned credits below.

Best Star Wars gifts overall

1. 'Ugly' Christmas sweater

Best Star Wars gift for Christmas

+ Cosy and warm
+ Surprisingly tasteful
- No pattern on the back

It's become mandatory to break out your 'ugliest' knitwear during the Holiday season, and that makes this one of the best Star Wars gifts for Christmas. As well as being rather cosy, it's surprisingly tasteful - that snowy Hoth theme is the perfect choice. Thanks to being a unisex fit in sizes small to 3X large, it should also hit the mark no matter who you're buying for.

2. Lightsaber Heat Change Mug

Best cheap Star Wars gift

+ Fun 'igniting' effect
+ Affordable
- Not dishwasher-safe

Want to avoid breaking the bank on Star Wars gifts whilst still avoiding cheap tat? For what it's worth, this novelty mug gets our seal of approval. Pour in coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and the lightsaber hilts at its base will suddenly ignite, filling a once-black design with color. We were given one of these a few years ago, and it quickly became a favorite of ours.

3. Squishmallows Chewbacca

Best Star Wars gift for kids

+ Totally adorable
+ Wonderfully soft to cuddle
- Can be hard to find stock

These delightfully squidgy toys are 'in' right now, so if you want inspiration on what to buy younger fans, you can't go wrong here. They're as cuddly as they look, and we were particularly keen on Chewbacca after seeing it in person because it has so much personality (though Baby Yoda was equally adorable). Just be aware that multiple different sizes are available!

4. Lego Dagobah Jedi Training

Best Star Wars gift for adults

+ Intricate details
+ Looks awesome on display
- Expensive for the size

If you're buying for an older fan, Lego's dioramas will do the trick. As well as recreating iconic scenes from the films in miniature, they have an intricacy that makes them delightful to put together and look at once they're built. Yoda's swampland home from The Empire Strikes Back is a great example. Layer upon layer of detail brings the location to life, and translucent, 'bubbling' swamp tiles seal the deal on what is one of the better Lego Star Wars sets.

5. From a Certain Point of View

Best Star Wars book gift

+ Ode to the film that started it all
+ Intriguing unseen perspectives
- Less focused on big characters

Containing 40 short stories set during the first Star Wars movie, this book is a genuinely excellent companion to the saga many fans will have missed. Featuring the best and brightest authors and some fantastic ideas that focus on unseen perspectives, like that of the captain whose ship gets boarded at the film's opening, it's a must-have Star Wars gift.

6. Star Wars Villainous

Best Star Wars gift for gamers

+ Strategic gameplay
+ Smart mechanics
- Hard to explain

This version of Disney Villainous had a lot to live up to, but it exceeds those expectations easily. Putting you in command of iconic baddies with their own objectives and strategies, it's a great Star Wars gift for fans that have a competitive edge. Outmaneuvering rivals is a satisfying challenge, and the emphasis on screwing each other over makes for memorably wicked moments.

Read more: Star Wars Villainous review

7. Lola Animatronic Edition

Best Star Wars gift for droid fans

+ Full of life and personality
+ Greater range of movement
- Very noisy

Lola was a surprise standout from 2022's Obi-Wan series, and this animatronic version properly brings her to life. Yes, it's to scale and looks screen accurate. But the increased range of movement compared to cheaper versions really gives it a sense of life that genuinely took us by surprise. Its little chirps and squawks teamed with its bobbing dances make it feel alive, so it's a delight of a Star Wars gift for droid fans.

8. Darth Vader lightsaber

Best Star Wars lightsaber gift

+ Incredible attention to detail
+ Phenomenal light effects
- Awkward to swap from display to action modes

From the way it sounds - that intimidating, bassy rumble - to the industrial design, Darth Vader's lightsaber is downright iconic. And frankly, this is the best replica version of it we've ever seen. Although it offers the obligatory audio and lighting effects, everything's been tricked out with the latest bells and whistles from The Black Series. That means gradual ignition, superior clash, laser deflections, and a cool duel effect that's only just been introduced in the latest models. That makes this one hell of a Star Wars gift, and arguably the best Black Series lightsaber yet.

9. Darth Vader Helmet

Best premium Star Wars gift

+ Screen-accurate
+ Yes, it's wearable
- Takes up lots of space

This is comfortably one of the coolest replicas we've ever seen. Thanks to hyper-detailed decoration and spot-on painting, it feels as if it's been stolen from a movie set. It also comes apart as per the original trilogy, so any self-respecting fan would go nuts for this Star Wars gift. Even the inside of it is eerily screen-accurate, revealing a complex shell of faux-wires and dials that are bathed in the red light of the helmet's lenses. It's enough to give you chills.

Star Wars gifts - under $20 / £20

Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This is the first novel in a new Star Wars storyline set hundreds of years before the films, and it's pretty great. Besides offering all the adventure you'd expect from a series like this, it also provides a glimpse at the Jedi before they lost their way in the prequel movies. There are plenty more books and comics that continue the storyline after this one too, so you have some easy follow-up Star Wars gifts if needed.

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Galaxy of Adventures Darth Vader action figure | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Buying for a younger fan? The Galaxy of Adventures figures will be right on target. Sturdy and affordable yet of a surprisingly high quality, these figures are the perfect Star Wars gift for little Jedi/Sith-in-training. Darth Vader is just one example of how awesome this range is - despite being fairly cheap, it's steeped in character and brings all the personality of the Dark Lord of the Sith to bear in a fun, cartoony fashion.

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Galaxy of Creatures plushies | Check price at Target (opens in new tab)
Tying in with the Galaxy of Creatures animated videos on YouTube (opens in new tab), these toys are designed in the same style as the Galaxy's Edge plushies (which you can find below). That means they have a distinctly handmade feel that sets them apart from other Star Wars gifts. They're supposed to look like someone in a galaxy far, far away stitched them together from whatever they had available, and that really comes across here. Be aware that they're only available at Target, though.

UK deals: Unavailable (see Galaxy's Edge plushies at Amazon (opens in new tab) instead)

Academy Level 1 Lightsaber (Blue) | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
You can't have a Star Wars gifts list without lightsabers on it, right? This light-up toy can be extended with a flick of the wrist, and it's compatible with the Academy app as well. While it's not quite as good as the Lightsaber Forge option further down the page (it's flimsier and won't last as long), this is still a fair place to start if you're seeking out a cheap present for a Star Wars-loving youngster.

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Galaxy's Edge Plushies | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Designed as in-universe toys that are available from Galaxy's Edge (a Star Wars-themed area at Disneyland and Disney World), these plushies have an adorably handmade look to them that sets them apart from other mass-produced toys. They genuinely feel like someone on one of the franchise's many alien planets sewed them together from bits of felt and stuffing, so they make fab Star Wars gifts for long-time fans.

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Star Wars gifts - under $50 / £50

The Black Series: Darth Vader | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Few villains are as iconic as Darth Vader, so being able to get the Dark Lord of the Sith for your shelf, desk, or toybox ranks highly amongst Star Wars gifts. Based on the character's appearance in The Empire Strikes Back, this is a phenomenally detailed figure that somehow manages to be rather imposing despite only weighing in at six inches tall. The Star Wars Black Series is known for its detailed miniatures, but this takes things to another level.

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Disney eGift Card | $25+ cards available at the Disney Store (opens in new tab)
Because Disney is the home of a galaxy far, far away, getting a gift card so the recipient can buy whatever they want from the official Disney Store is a good shout as far as Star Wars gifts go. They'll then be able to choose from a broad range of clothing, toys, and collectibles. You can also decide exactly how much you want to give thanks to card values ranging from $25 to $100 (or more, if you really want a gift they'll never forget).

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Lightsaber Forge (Luke Skywalker) | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Designed to be interchangeable with other Forge products, this range offers an opportunity to mix and match pieces in order to create your very own lightsaber (as we mentioned in our Lightsaber Forge guide, it lights up with all the appropriate clash/'vroom' sounds too). This one is based on the weapon carried by Luke, Anakin, and Rey, and because it's arguably the most iconic item in the franchise, any young fan would be thrilled to have this Star Wars gift.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS4/Xbox One) | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
We've had our fair share of Star Wars video games over the last few years, but as we pointed out in our Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review, few can match this one in terms of storytelling or action. It's a brilliant addition to the saga and is well worth playing for fans, so we can't recommend it enough if you're after cool Star Wars gifts. It's available on both PlayStation or Xbox, so double-check what they have just in case you get it for the wrong system (note that this game is compatible with PS5 or Xbox Series X as well).

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Lego Boba Fett's Starship | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
With the esteemed bounty hunter getting his own show on Disney Plus, it's no surprise to see Boba Fett enjoying a fresh wave of merch to go with the series. This offering from Lego remakes his ship as it appeared in The Mandalorian, and it's surprisingly affordable considering how iconic the craft is. You're getting minifigures of Boba Fett himself and the Mandalorian too, which is a nice bonus.

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Star Wars gifts - under $100 / £100

Galactic Snackin' Grogu | Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Baby Yoda has charted a path of ruthless world domination when it comes to merchandise, and for good reason: he's freakin' adorable. When combined with this version's wider range of motion and his many accessories, even the strongest heart should melt. Whereas previous animatronic toys just lifted their arms and wiggled their ears a bit, this one has context-sensitive reactions that allow it to 'levitate' the show's silvery gearshift toy, feed on a delicious/gross octopi broth, close its eyes, move its mouth, and wobble those sail-like ears. It's also been given a slightly more cartoonish makeover so should be an especially popular Star Wars gift with younger fans.

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Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | Check price at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
For those of us who leave the present-buying a bit late, gift cards like this one are beyond helpful. Arriving as a code instantly at an email address of your choice, it can be scribbled into a card or printed off if you'd prefer. The recipient will then be able to get 12 months of the Disney streaming service once they've redeemed it, giving them access to every single Star Wars movie and TV show. That makes it one of the best Star Wars gifts of the lot, particularly if the recipient hasn't seen The Mandalorian yet. Just make sure they don't have a Disney Plus membership already; otherwise, the card won't work.

UK deal: £79.90 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)

For more present inspiration, be sure to check out these Disney gifts. It's also worth dropping in on our guide to the best Star Wars action figures or these Star Wars Valentines ideas.

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to Lego buying guides. I have been writing about games in one form or another since 2012 and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

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