28 awesome new Star Wars toys

Create your own R2-D2 or custom droid with the littleBits Droid Inventor Kit, which includes electronic blocks and a free Droid Inventor app. Enjoy more than 20 authentic Artoo sounds and 17-plus missions on the app (including challenges to customize your droid using household items). Bring your astromech companion to life with controls like self-nav, drive and Force mode.

$130, indigo.ca

If you need a Star Wars 101 refresher, this is the handbook you’ll want. It goes over everything in the Star Wars galaxy, from the Dark Side to everyone’s favourite Jedis. Fear not, Star Wars rookie—this guide has you covered!

$26, indigo.ca

There’s a new disturbance in the Force! BB-9E, an astromech droid of the First Order, is on patrol, and his enhanced radio system will react to the presence of the Resistance when his sensors are triggered. Use your smartphone to control him or take a break from running the galaxy and enjoy his reaction via the app when you screen films from the Star Wars saga on your TV. BB-9E is equipped with vibrant LED lights and an augmented-reality Droid Trainer that lets you explore holographic simulations via your smartphone (the Droid Trainer is included with BB-9E but is available for purchase for older models of BB-8).

$200, sphero.com

Start Rey’s training with Jedi Master Luke Skywalker with this Hero Series 12-inch figure. Additional heroes and villains, including Poe, Darth Vader and a First Order Stormtrooper, are available. Each figure features a unique accessory and five points of articulation for easy movement.

$10, hasbro.com

Hit the accelerator in Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder by Radio Flyer! This kid-size ride-on toy from Star Wars: A New Hope seats up to two Jedi (up to a maximum weight of 130 pounds). A speed of five miles per hour will get you to Tosche Station to pick up power converters and back before the binary sun sets. The speeder features a light-up dashboard that plays dialogue from characters like R2-D2, C-3PO and Luke, as well as sound effects from the film. The toy is powered by a 12V rechargeable battery for those long trips across Tatooine.

$800, toysrus.ca

Alert your TIE squadron and jump into a galactic battle as Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer! When you’ve defeated the enemy, attach your starship vehicle to the flight stand for display.

$7, Mattel, toysrus.ca

You’ll find these adorable creatures in Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Ahch-To Island, where they’ve been keeping an eye on Luke Skywalker while he’s been in hiding. Bring home your very own plush Porg and watch as it flaps and waves its arms and waddles to move around. The toy also features authentic sound effects—like tweeting and chirping—to let you in on what Luke has been up to.

$60, hasbro.com

Standing 18 to 20 inches tall, this crimson-clad Elite Praetorian Guard is the protector of Snoke, the Supreme Leader of the First Order. Other Big Figs include Kylo Ren, Rey and Captain Phasma. Each figure has seven points of articulation for easy poseable play.

$33 to $35, toysrus.ca

If you've been searching for a LEGO Star Wars encyclopedia, then look no further! All LEGO collectors and Star Wars fans alike need this guide—it showcases the vast collection of Star Wars mini figs and sets that have been released over the past 20 years.

$52, indigo.ca

This is not the droid you’re looking for. Watch out for BB-9E! This droid is on patrol and ready to chase down the good guys. Collect other character cars like Darth Vader, Rey and Scout Trooper.

$6, Mattel, toysrus.ca

Start your hero’s journey on Jakku with Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8, a realistic astromech droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The 16-inch height (19 inches with antennas) gives the toy a lifelike scale, and a two-stick remote controller with full RC control lets you bring your new buddy to life.

$310, walmart.com

The one that started it all…. Capture the legendary movie saga that gave life to beloved characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and more with this 500-piece puzzle based on Star Wars: A New Hope.

$19, mastermindtoys.com

Explore the desert planet of Jakku or snowy Hoth with BB-8. Oversized tires help the droid go off-road and navigate any terrain. You’ll have no problem speeding away from Unkar’s Thugs with this collectible!

$6, Mattel, amazon.ca

Revisit your favourite characters from the original Star Wars trilogy with this Darth Vader puzzle. With 1,098 pieces and measuring more than one metre high, this jigsaw puzzle is the perfect way to capture the magic of the films.

$30, mastermindtoys.com

This is the droid you’re looking for! Unlike BB-8 and BB-9E, Artoo’s sounds come from an integrated speaker in the droid itself rather than from the app. Control him using your smartphone and enjoy features like the Holographic Simulation, which lets you explore iconic ships, and the Droid-to-Droid Experience, where Artoo can interact with other Sphero droids. Use the app to drive R2-D2 and perform his signature bipod-to-tripod stance and waddle.

$240, sphero.com

Pledge your allegiance to the Dark or Light Side of the Force (or both)! Attach the Jedi connecter to activate a blue light effect for your lightsaber or switch to the Sith connector for red. Choose wisely, young Padawan.

$70, hasbro.com

Your favourite droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is back in Lego form. Equipped with a display stand, this 1,106-piece droid features a wheel that you can turn to spin his head and another to open the hatch and give a thumbs-up with the welding torch—just like in the movie!

$100, lego.com

Race as Captain Phasma, commander of the First Order’s stormtroopers, and capture fleeing troopers. Be sure to steer clear of trash compactors to make it to the finish line! 

$6, Mattel, canadiantire.ca

Escape to safety with Finn and new character Rose in the 294-piece Resistance Transport Pod. Turn the engine to aim the stud shooter or roll the wheel to fire the spring-loaded shooters to combat the First Order.

$30, lego.com

Zip through Endor (but watch out for Ewoks) with your Star Wars 74-Z Speeder Bike! This high-performance battling drone reaches speeds of over 35 miles per hour, with beginner to advanced pilot-speed settings. The controller lights up, vibrates and plays music to transport you to a galaxy far, far away. Take advantage of a multiplayer battle game with other Propel Star Wars battling drones or enjoy solo push-button aerial stunts. The battling drone comes in a special-edition collectors box with a light-up display case for safekeeping.      

$250, bestbuy.ca

Force Link wearable technology will transport you to Starkiller Base with Kylo Ren as your Force Link-compatible figure. Bring the galaxy to life by unlocking phrases and activating lights and sound effects from the movies using the hand gadget—each toy has character- or vehicle-specific audio that plays right from the bracelet. There are more than 30 Force Link-compatible figures (including Rey, Luke, Chewbacca and C-3PO), accessories, vehicles and play sets to collect.

$40, hasbro.com

Crawl along in the 554-piece walker as you search for Resistance fighters. General Hux will stop at nothing to put an end to the Resistance. Launch the spring-loaded shooters to fire at the enemy and send your best flametrooper out for backup.

$50, lego.com

Take off on your Ski Speeder as Poe Dameron. Use the flight stand as a dock for your starship vehicle when you’ve completed your mission.

$7, Mattel, canadiantire.ca

Fend off enemy ships with the best pilot in the Resistance, Poe Dameron, and Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, a new character in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Join the Resistance and play as gunner Paige, a bomber pilot or a bombardier. Protect your crew during raids with rear-gun turrets and spring-loaded shooters or press the trigger to release bombs against your enemy!

$110, lego.com

Jump to lightspeed in your favourite Star Wars starship, the Millennium Falcon, reimagined as a Hot Wheels Carship. Collect all of the vehicles and take your space battle to the track.

$6, Mattel, amazon.ca

The BB-8 2-in-1 Mega Playset brings the Star Wars universe into your living room with sounds, phrases and three Force Link activation areas when using your Force Link wearable technology (sold separately). The BB-8 exterior opens up to reveal a multilevel playset and includes Supreme Leader Snoke and Elite Praetorian Guard figures.

$250, hasbro.com

The Millennium Falcon has broken down and it’s up to you to get it battle ready before the First Order attacks! Protect your crew by launching your Chewbacca character car from the Falcon. The track set includes lights and more than 20 sound effects.

$50, Mattel, toysrus.ca

This year’s Star Wars Advent Calendar is 24 days of galactic fun. Open a door each day leading up to Christmas to discover a mini-fig, starship, vehicle or other themed collectible. Collect all of the gifts and use the foldout playmat to recreate your favourite space adventures on the desert planet Jakku and Starkiller Base.

$50, lego.com

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