With Disney's reinvigoration of the Star Wars franchise, it's almost certain there's a new Star Wars fan on your shopping list this year—or an older one who took a bit of a break.
Few properties have the sheer breadth of merchandise that Star Wars has, so from action figures to TV shows to comics, we're here to show you what's worth your Republic credits this holiday season.
We haven’t had a chance to fall in love with K-2SO yet, but with this Black Series Rogue One figure, you can get a head start on everyone else. Once an Imperial security droid, K-2SO is reprogrammed to serve the Alliance in their secret Rebel base. He’d blend in perfectly at Imperial outposts… if only he weren’t six-inches tall.
See Star Wars The Black Series Rogue One K-2SO on Amazon
The heroine of Rogue One, Sergeant Jyn Erso comes equipped with two blasters. With this figure, you can steal imaginary Death Star plans from less dangerous places… like the sock drawer.
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Captain Cassian Andor may be one of the most respected officers in the Alliance Intelligence, but his real strength is in leading other troops. Pick him up in addition to some soldiers to lead.
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Though we all like the heroes better, you need fodder as well. Don’t forget to grab some Rogue One Imperial Stormtroopers to mow down.
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Want to pretend to be an air traffic controller but with an Imperial slant? Pick up the Rogue One Imperial Ground Crew figure.
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Behold, a new kind of trooper. Called “Shoretroopers,” these units patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planet Scarif. Also, we’re not sure if this is canon, but the other troopers probably hate these guys. Especially the Snowtroopers. The wampa-looking guy is Moroff, a mercenary for hire with a teeny, tiny dual-projectile launcher pack! Don’t make him mad though.
See Star Wars Rogue One Scarif Stormtrooper & Moroff Deluxe Pack on Amazon
One Rebel Commander, one Imperial Death Trooper. The perfect way to round out the numbers for both of your forces.
See Star Wars Rogue One Imperial Death Trooper & Rebel Commando Pao Deluxe on Amazon
Awesome name? Check. Super stylish all black combat gear? Check. Yeah, Death Troopers look rad, and we can’t wait to see them in action. Unlike the previous Rogue One figures on this list, the Death Trooper stands an impressive 20” tall, letting the detail of its armor steal the spotlight. Get your hands on this elite soldier of Imperial intelligence early.
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Remember when some people thought Luke might Kylo Ren? Well, spoilers, he’s not, and this figure proves it. The Black Series 6-inch Kylo Ren also comes with activated and deactivated versions of his iconic sabre, so if you have a Han Solo figure lying around you can recreate that one heartwarming scene…
See Star Wars The Black Series 6-Inch Kylo Ren Unmasked on Amazon
The new classic pairing, following in Luke and R2-D2’s footsteps. Plenty more is in store for these two, and with them, you can make some adventures of your own.
See Star Wars The Black Series 6-Inch Rey (Jakku) and BB-8 on Amazon
How do you make a Dark Lord of the Sith less menacing? Easy. Shrink him down to under 4” tall and make his head bigger. This POP Star Wars: Rogue One figure will look right at home next to your other POP figures, especially if you’re collecting the whole Rogue One lineup.
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Obviously the Stormtrooper with the best job, this “Shoretrooper” patrols the beaches and bunkers of the planet Scarif. Seems like a good gig as long as nobody, for example, tries to steal your Death Star plans.
See POP! Star Wars: Rogue One Scarif Stormtrooper on Amazon
Everyone likes a bad guy with style. With an awesome white cape, the POP Rogue One figure of Director Orson Krennic definitely fits that bill.
See POP! Star Wars: Rogue One Director Orson Krennic on Amazon.
Pretty much the whole cast (that we know of) is here. From obvious favorites like Darth Vader and Jyn Erso, to K-2SO and Saw Gererra, check out the POP Rogue One figures and complete your collection.
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Yes, this is the same C-3PO from the original films. You probably don’t recognize him because of the red arm.
See Pop! Star Wars: The Force Awakens C-3PO on Amazon
Sure, the movie came out about a year ago, but that just means you’re getting a great deal. The POP Force Awakens, from Kylo Ren to Rey to Finn, have gotten quite cheap. Enjoy!
See All POP! Force Awakens Figures on Amazon
Kylo Ren had his command shuttle. Darth Vader had a personal Star Destroyer. Bad guys get all the perks in Star Wars, and Krennic from Rogue One is no different. His LEGO shuttle is huge, with massive folding wings. Check out our LEGO holiday gift guide for more.
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Chicken walkers don’t get as much love as their AT-AT counterparts. Help bring balance to the Force by picking up the LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker. Check out our LEGO holiday gift guide for more.
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One of the best adaptations we’ve seen in a while, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens tells the story of the film in a clever, humorous way -- yes, even the more serious scenes. In our review, we gave the game a 9.0 saying “the story is great, the levels are dense with fun puzzles, and unlocking all of the secrets is a blast.” Don’t miss out on this fun gift for Star Wars fans of all ages. Plus it’s available on last-gen consoles.
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For those of us born after Star Wars was released in 1977, it’s almost impossible to imagine a world where people don’t know about the Force or lightsabers. However, there was a time when nobody knew whether the film would sink or swim. Elstree 1976 is the story of the actors in roles both big and small, and how their parts in Star Wars would change their lives forever. It’s a must-see for hardcore Star Wars fans and movie buffs.
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The classics that started it all. Experience them for the hundredth time, or introduce them to a brand new Star Wars fan.
See Star Wars Trilogy Episodes IV-VI on Amazon
If you somehow haven’t seen The Force Awakens, and if you somehow have avoided the major spoilers… Well, you must have been in a galaxy far, far away. It’s a great movie, reminiscent of what made the original film great.
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If you’re one of those fans who expected more from the prequels, you absolutely need to check out the Clone Wars animated show. Set between Episodes II and III, Clone Wars has terrific animation, excellent voice acting, and storylines that rival the best Star Wars has to offer. Also, if you’re not familiar with Ahsoka Tano, you can use this to fix your mistake.
See Star Wars Clone Wars - Season 1-5 on Amazon
For the first time ever on Blu-ray, get a look at 13 lost Clone Wars episodes, plus a behind-the-scenes documentary, that give you a peek into the times between Anakin’s trials and the rise of Darth Vader.
See Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions on Amazon
Between Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One, that window of time between Episode IV: A New Hope is getting a lot of love, and for good reason. The stories it enables are excellent, and Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 is no exception. As Ezra continues his journey to become a Jedi, the crew of the Ghost must serve the Rebel Alliance and avoid Darth Vader’s deadly Inquisitors. Just be sure to watch Season 1 first.
See Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 on Amazon
Rogue One is coming soon, but if you need your fix for a pre-New Hope story, Rebels has the great characters and stories you need.
See Star Wars Rebels: Season 1 on Amazon
How did Darth Vader become Darth Vader? How did Jar Jar Binks become a Representative in the Senate? Star Wars Episodes I-III set up some of the most important characters in the universe.
See Star Wars Trilogy Episodes I-III on Amazon
Darth Vader is one of the greatest antagonists in history, so it’s great to have more canon material that does right by him. Darth Vader Vol. 1 includes issues 1-12 of the comics, which are a must read for Vader fans.
See Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 on Amazon
Think the first time Luke meets Vader is in A New Hope? Think again. In these canon comics, Luke comes face to face with the Dark Lord himself. For more, check out our holiday comics gift guide.
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If you haven’t seen The Clone Wars TV show, let’s just say that things end, well, unresolved for Anakin’s padawan Ahsoka. Get the scoop on Ahsoka with this excellent story.
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This is hands down the most adorable gift on the list. 11 illustrated stories, each taking only five minutes to read. It’s the perfect way to help put your little youngling to sleep.
See Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories on Amazon
For diehard Star Wars fans who need all the details, pick up the new Complete Locations book. There are older, similar books to this, but the new version includes locations from last year’s film, The Force Awakens.
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There have been several Star Wars encyclopedias released through the years, so it’s likely the hardcore Star Wars fan in your life already has one. However, only the Updated and Expanded Star Wars Character Encyclopedia includes characters from The Force Awakens and the new expanded universe content. Pick this up for the person who needs to know exactly how many centimeters tall Kylo Ren is.
See Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded on Amazon
Rogue One is the prequel to Star Wars: A New Hope, but for hardcore Star Wars fans, that’s not enough. Pick up Catalyst, the prequel to Rogue One, and prepare your fan for the next film.
See Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel on Amazon
Set before The Force Awakens, Bloodline focuses on Princess Leia’s attempts to rebuild democracy after the fall of the Empire. Read our Star Wars: Bloodline Review.
Want to know what Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader are up to when they’re not turning Luke to the Dark Side? With this book, now you can. Hint: not very nice things. Read our Star Wars: Lords of the Sith Review.
See Lords of the Sith: Star Wars on Amazon
Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Dark Disciple focuses on Asajj Ventress, a Sith apprentice and one of the most intriguing characters in The Clone Wars TV show.
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Brian is a freelancer at IGN. You can follow him @albinoalbert on Twitter.
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