Enter the droid
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens opening this Christmas, J.J. Abrams’ intergalactic reboot heads up our gift guide as Lounge rounds up the coolest, cuddliest must-haves coming your way this festive season...
BB-8
RRP £129.99, OUT NOW
Move over R2-D2, there’s a new adorable droid in town, and he’s stolen our bionic hearts. App-enabled so you can guide him with your smartphone or tablet, BB-8 recognises and reacts to your voice and can even record holographic videos. Pretend you’re on Jakku! Tease your dog! The possibilities are endless...
R2-D2 des ktop vacuum
RRP £14.99, OUT NOW
The Force is strong with this one. Suction force, that is. Simply plug in the USB and use the little droid to hoover up the remnants of your lunch.
Death Star mood light
RRP £19.99, OUT NOW
There’s nothing like the tranquil glow of a Death Star to help you drift off to sleep at night, and this fully operational sphere comes with a transparent stand to give it the impression of floating in space.
Animatronic Darth Vader
RRP £99.99, OUT NOW
Impressive. Most impressive. Fully articulated and towering at 17”, this action figure comes with a motion-activated lightsaber, battle sound effects, and the dulcet tones of James Earl Jones.
Star Wars toy shirt
RRP £12, OUT NOW
It’s Vader versus Obi-wan with this shirty re-creation of the A New Hope duel. Available in kid sizes (ages 5-13 years), its clever pull tab reveals a panel of the duo locking lightsabers.
The Art Of Star Wars: The Force Aw akens
RRP £25, OUT DEC
It’s not out until the day after The Force Awakens blasts into cinemas, so expect Exo-gorth-sized spoilers in this peek into the making of the movie. Going by previous ‘Art Of’ books, it should be full of eye-popping imagery, plus insights from J.J. Abrams and his team.
Drone Millennium Falcon
RRP £99.99, OUT NOW
Jury’s out on if it can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, but this remote control miniature of Han Solo’s ride wins when it comes to sheer awesomeness, with in-built lights and impressive manoeuvrability. No getting out and pushing required.
Kylo Re n helmet RRP £119.99, OUT NOW
Battle-scarred and equipped with its own voice changer, this man-sized helmet puts you right in the room with Kylo Ren, the big baddie in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Perfect for sympathisers of the villainous First Order.
Plush toys
RRP £15, OUT NOW
Yoda! Chewie! R2! All in squishy, huggable toy form! Ewoks have nothing on this cute collection – even Darth Vader looks like he just wants a hug.