2020 Star Wars and The Mandalorian Holiday Gift Guide
Star Wars nerds can be a finicky bunch when it comes to gifts. They either already have whatever you can think of, or can list 300 reasons why the gift you got them is actually the more common variant, hence a complete rip-off, thanks anyway (shrug). But shopping for superfans doesn’t have to be the sabbac equivalent of a crapshoot.
Our 2020 Holiday Buyer’s Guide can help you find the perfect gift for all the Star Wars lovers in your life ‒ from your littlest padawans to your Grand Admirals of geekery. Oh, and because we’re cute and oh-so-timely, we’ve skinned this year’s guide based on characters from The Mandalorian. Now let’s get to the gifts!
Gifts for “The Child” in your life
If your kid is anything like Grogu, he or she probably loves marbles. These Star Wars-branded marbles (based on the two fan favorite characters: Ziro the Hutt and Greedo) should keep him or her entertained for a bit, while you drive them to Grandma’s. Have a screen in your Razor Crest or minivan? Put on some Marbula action to further engage your shiny object loving lil one!
“But they might swallow the marbles,” you say. No problem. Opt for something a bit safer yet equally as engrossing: a great Star Wars puzzle you can complete together with your kid. Perfect for these pandemic times. This one even features great artwork of Old Man Yoda himself!
Educational toys are also a great choice for the Grogu-likes in your circle. They’d probably love this interactive Force training for beginners or if they’re a bit more older, gift them this more advanced set.
All that curious energy in children is only rivaled by their appetites. How can we forget Grogu eating unfertilized frog eggs whenever he could. Why not get your hungry kid an egg cooker for chicken eggs, frog eggs, whatever eggs, so they can enjoy some delicious hardboiled or poached eggs for snack time.
Unfortunately, not everyone can wear a robe to their Zoom classes to look like Grogu. However, you can gift your child the next best thing: official FakingStarWars t-shirts with great designs that will really pop no matter how lo-res your Chromebook’s webcam is!
Gifts for “The Marshal” in your life
Behind every good Mando is a strong female or two like Carasynthia Dune. Show them some Star Wars love this holiday season to avoid being in the dog house until next spring. Here’s what we think will impress the former shock troopers in your life.
A Shake Weight; how else could Cara Dune keep those arms limber in a Galaxy far, far away?
Strong women like Cara Dune have no time for your toxicity. She’s out to fix the situation, any situation with a Multitool! (side eyes Mike Sorrentino)
After befriending the Aqualish’s supper, Cara Dune could definitely use one of these to home and feed her new pet!
How about some butt-kicking inspo from one of the very best? Get your tough ladies a few movies starring that another tough-as-nails Cynthia, Ms. Cynthia Rothrock herself.
In case the lady Law in your life is expecting a bundle of joy, get her some FSW gear for her future little one.
Gifts for “The Mando” in your life
Aah, the age-old question: what to get the strong, silent Star Wars nerd in your life. Well, let’s get the obvious out the of way: there are three popular Grogus to choose from: the Hasbro version on the lower end: a small animatronic Baby Yoda with 25 randomized reactions. Great face and super expressive eyes, but that’s about all there is to it. Then there’s the mid-tier Mattel version that features a larger Grogu that responds to the included remote control. What this version offers in mobility and control, it lacks in expressiveness and cute factor (the loud whine of the motor during its “Force” maneuver is particularly grating). On the higher end of the spectrum, we have Sideshow Collectibles life-sized statue. A bit pricy but very lifelike although the lack of poseability is an issue. Don’t despair though: there are many videos on YouTube showing how to mod the statue inc case the Mando in your life is DIY-inclined.
Let’s not forget your Mando’s trusty headgear! First get him a great face mask with a helmet design hand-made by The Mandalorian’s actual hair designer (who’s a total badass, as you would expect) Message her on Twitter to get one…our own StormDuper has one and his life has improved by at least 140%. Next, get your Mando a Black Series Electronic Helmet to layer over the face mask for double protection.
Want to really spoil him, reserve an actual jetpack flying experience in California for your Mano to take to the skies. For simulated flying, and a bit of nostalgia for the Razor Crest, get your Mando the LEGO version of the iconic ship so he can build one that’s safe from Moff Gideon. (Just keep it away from any kids or he may be looking at another disaster.)
Does your silent dude appreciate killer artwork of the Mandalorian’s exploits? Check out the amazing artwork of Butcher Billy who specializes in spectacular pop culture mashups. His recent pieces based on this season’s episodes have been hailed by Pedro Pascale himself!
We all know The Mandalorian is a space western that wears its influences on its sleeve. Why not pick up some of those influences so your Mando can lord over fellow nerds with how much he knows about them all? Get him a spaghetti western collection of Sergio Leoni films or a Lone Wolf and Cub collection.
All that testosterone in your Mando can result in quite a hairy beast. Nothing the ultimate Manscaping gift from Manscaped can’t handle. It comes with a waterproof Lawn Mower 3.0 waterproof trimmer along with Crop Preserver, an anti-chafing ball deodorant infused with cooling Aloe Vera. You even get Crop Reviver™ ball toner & refresher spray and a free gift bag aka The Shed. It’s your one-stop-shop to a kinder, gentler Mando (body hair wise, anyway)
Head to Manscaped.com to get 20% off your order and free shipping by using promo code FSWRADIO!
Last but certainly not least, get the Mando on your list a kick-ass FSW t-shirt or hoodie. Trust us, no one will ever randomly send him on a fool’s errand again. People see FSW and they just know…you can’t fake a faker.
Gifts for “The Boba” in your life
If your loved one is getting back in the game after a long, sarlaac-induced break, the following gifts will make it seem like he never lost a step. For starters, we’re going to need the right look, and there are only two ways to go here. You can help your Boba embrace his Covid-15 with an ironic ill-fitting Boba Fett sweater approximately two sizes too small. Or you can help him fight the battle of the bulge with a Spanx compression shirt to keep all that Boba where it belongs. The choice is yours. Once you’ve helped your Boba nail the look, you can explore these other ideas:
A deep tissue massager to help nurse old wounds and provide the self-care he needs.
A genuine handmade Irish shillelagh to simulate a Tusken raider staff.
A fighting staff book so he doesn’t hurt himself out there in the desert, flailing away at shadows.
Gifts for “The Moff” in your life
Dark sider on your list? Now’s the time to show them you support their journey to eternal hatred. Here are the gifts that are sure to impress your evildoer on his quest for unlimited power:
A dark saber for scaring the crap out of Grogus.
This facial hair styling kit to nail the classic twirly villain mustache.
A Darth Vader robot vacuum because it’s a lot less expensive than an army of Dark Troopers, while still taking taking commands like a champ.
There you have it, another year, another FSW Holiday Shopping Guide. Best of luck finding the perfect gifts for the Star Wars nerds in your life!
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