Star Wars Day Gift Guide Released: WIRED Curates Merchandise Across Toys, Home Decor and Digital Experiences
The latest recommendations cover a wide spectrum of fandom, including discontinued items with updated pricing, new VR experiences, and upcoming fan events scheduled for 2027.
On May 4, 2026, WIRED published a comprehensive gift guide timed for Star Wars Day, offering curated recommendations across toys, home decor, apparel, and digital experiences. The article highlights a diverse range of products suitable for collectors, families, and fans of all ages, spanning from Hasbro Black Series helmets and Lego sets to Target Darts, Displate art, and virtual reality experiences.
Among the new additions featured in the guide are Star Wars-themed rugs and doormats from Ruggable, specifically noting a subtle Mandalore-inspired design. The publication also details an expansion of Target Darts' product line, which includes new themed sets such as the Mandalorian case priced at $380, an AT-AT set for $170, and smaller Grogu and Mandalorian cases at $55 each.
The guide addresses the status of popular collectibles, confirming that the original battered Boba Fett helmet from the Hasbro Black Series is discontinued. However, it notes that re-armored versions remain available, though at inflated prices. Other Black Series items, including Vader and various Trooper helmets, are described as excellent and still accessible to buyers.
For digital enthusiasts, the article recommends *Vader Immortal*, a three-episode virtual reality series set on Mustafar. The guide also references the evolution of the franchise's merchandise landscape, touching on the shift from Kenner to Hasbro action figures and distinguishing between the Retro Collection, Vintage Collection, and the larger, more detailed Black Series figures.
Looking ahead to the broader fan community, the guide notes that the next major Star Wars Celebration event is scheduled for Los Angeles in 2027. This follows previous gatherings in London in 2023 and Japan in April 2025, providing a timeline for the next significant in-person gathering for die-hard supporters.
