GHR: Galactic Hunter Holiday Gift Guide

By Mike — Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Do you hear that? That is the sound of a thousand Black Friday shoppers headed to the annual retail tradition and marking the "official" start of the holiday shopping season. GHR has compiled a list for that Star Wars fan and collector in your galaxy that spans a variety of things and a range of price points. Whether you decide to brave the lines or stay home and shop on Cyber Monday, we've got you covered, from a certain point of view. Happy Holiday Hunting!

 

 

 

 

STAR WARS ANGRY BIRDS EARLY BIRD PACKAGE (Hasbro) - $13

 

1909

 

While the app is loads of fun and the mash up looks to be taking off well so far, this set based on the iconic Kenner Early Bird package is the piece one has to collect just for the nostalgia and novelty's sake. It's faithful to the original right down to the package design with the same character assortment of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and R2-D2 in Angry Bird form. Angry Bird Chewie is priceless. (Buy from Entertainment Earth)

 

 

JOCASTA NU (Hasbro) - $25

 

1910

 

 

This Brian's Toys exclusive is exquisitely packaged in a deluxe holocron inspired outer box. The esteemed Jedi Librarian is Vintage Collection blister carded inside and also includes a cool Count Dooku "Lost 20" bust with a nifty hidden Easter egg. If you order now, Brian's Toys will also include a Vintage Collection Jocasta Nu proof card. (Buy from Brian's Toys)

 

 

 

DARTH MAUL FIGHTER PODS TIN SET (Hasbro) $25

 

1911

Fighter Pods are surely gaining a following amongst adult collectors as the character selection continues to expand. This Target exclusive set includes a unique metallic Darth Maul figurine, but even better, we finally get a Ziro the Hutt as a figure (ine). (Buy from Target.com)

 

 

 

104TH BATTALLION "WOLF PACK" GIFT SET (Hasbro) $30-$40

 

1912

 

A former Walmart exclusive is now online only and available at Target, Hasbro Toy Shop, and Big Bad Toy Store. This four figure gift set includes a re-issued Plo Koon and re-painted Commander Wolffe. (Buy from BigBadToyStore.com)

 

 

STAR WARS VINTAGE TEES (Junk Food Clothing) $34

 

1913

 

 

There's no shortage of companies selling Star Wars tees these days. Some are of excellent quality like We Love Fine and Junk Food that are made of softer, better thread that won't shrink or fade as badly as cheaper t-shirts. I'm a big fan of Junk Food's vintage washed tees not only for their fit and quality, but the designs are usually top notch, like the awesome Japanese vintage movie poster tee that's back in stock right now. (Buy from Junk Food Clothing)

 

 

THE ULTIMATE ACTION FIGURE COLLECTION (Chronicle Books) $40

 

1914

 

Steve Sansweet's latest may not be the follow up to the classic Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive we've been waiting 15 years for, but it looks to be another fantastic addition to your Star Wars library. Covering over 2,500 action figures produced in the past 35 years, the counting is far from over with the announcement of new episodes in our beloved space saga and the anticipation of even more 3.75 inch plastic. (Buy from Amazon and support Rancho Obi-Wan)

 

 

DARTH VADER PROPAGANDA CUFFLINKS (Cufflinks Inc.) $60

 

1915

 

This is for the more dapper Star Wars sartorialist who wants to add that little galactic detail to his dress shirt. Promote the power of the Dark Side and send the signal to your office colleagues that their lack of faith and TPS reports are quite disturbing. (Buy from Entertainment Earth)

 

 

 

IMPERIAL GUNNER MINIBUST (Gentle Giant) - $65

 

1916

 

 

He's all black, but has the detail where it counts. The ShopAFX exclusive minibust was modeled after digital scans and looks quite cool with his distinctive clamshell shaped helmet and blaster on the ready. (Buy from ShopAFX.com)

 

 

DARTH MAUL DOUBLE BLADED ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABER (Hasbro) $80

 

1917

 

 

This ToysRUs exclusive should provide hours of role play fan for any young aspiring Sith Lord. You can wield it as a single blade or connect them together for some double bladed action that comes with authentic sounds and light effects. (Buy from ToysRUs.com)

 

 

 

CHEWBACCA MESSENGER BAG (Comic Images) $90

 

1918

 

 

You can't go wrong with this faux leather bag with that Wookiee swagger and distinctive bandolier strap. Carry your books, papers, and the Death Star plans, but not larger laptops. Tablets and MacBook Airs should fit fine though. (Buy from EntertainmentEarth.com)

 

 

MULTI-TROOP TRANSPORT MTT (Hasbro) $130

 

1919

 

Think of the children! While there were a few collectors who gave this Episode I and 2012's "Big Vehicle" a more than lukewarm response, there's great play value like a motorized troop deployment rack and other cool features. The MTT includes 20 Battle Droids and an Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure. (Buy from Walmart.com)

 

 

 

BOBA SCHOOL VARSITY JACKET (Marc Ecko) $180

 

1920

 

Keep warm and on target sporting this cool Boba Fett Varsity jacket that comes with all the appropriate emblems in their proper place that includes a Mythosaur arm patch and Fett helmet emblem. (Buy from Marc Ecko)

 

 

VINTAGE MILLENNIUM FALCON (Hasbro) $250

 

1921

 

Is cool vintage packaging that evokes cherished childhood memories enough to make you fork out another $100 bucks four years later? Many will say no, but this package looks awesome on display and the ship inside has it where it counts and is arguably the best 3.75 inch vehicle Hasbro has ever produced. The price of admission may be a little steep, but from the looks of initial sell through, many are willing to pay it. (Buy from ToysRUs.com)

 

 

 

SIXTH SCALE LUKE SKYWALKER BESPIN OUTFIT (Hot Toys) $300

 

1922

 

It's like Mark Hamill was shrunk in a Wonka Vision. This figure is so chock full of details with 2 heads (and moving eyes!), 2 super articulated bodies, and 10 hands, easily making it the ultimate Luke Skywalker in sixth or any scale. Luke even comes with a light-up Bespin weather vane and display base. (Buy from BigBadToyStore.com)

 

 

DARTH VADER LIFESIZE BUST (Sideshow) $1200.00

 

1923

 

For the money, your Star Wars fan better be on top of the nice list. With amazing artisanship like a full, detailed Sebastian Shaw Anakin Skywalker head sculpt underneath the helmet, this is an immediate centerpiece for any collection room. (Buy from Sideshow Toys)