Star Wars Merchandise is Taking Over the World
As fans everywhere anticipate the impending release of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, an exciting new trend is taking the merchandise world by storm (trooper).
Companies are rushing to create stylish Star Wars-themed merch, well beyond the usual costumes and t-shirts that accompany a movie release.
The shoe department is proving to be a goldmine of Star Wars themed material this year. Check out these beauties, and the non-fashion items that follow.
From, the new C-3PO inspired Superstar model:
Adidas
will soon be unveiling an entire Star Wars themed collection, including these crazy R2D2 heels:
Irregular Choice
The line will also feature some . Perfect for the office!
sharp C-3PO flats
Designer has created some outlandish styles based on the movies.
Nicholas Kirkwood
But these Death Star-themed booties are the most over-the-top we’ve seen.
At $425, they’ve sold out like hotcakes.
Watch out though, one review cautions that “my storm trooper’s face chipped the first time I wore them out- so take extra caution having your feet come together.”
The cult classic company has a cool line of sneakers (for adults and kids) featuring Boba Fett and Stormtrooper characters.
Vans
For the kiddies, has created fur-lined Chewbacca shoes. Have to admit, those are pretty cute.
Crocs
Darth Vader is available in Croc form, too!
Keep the force alive in your tummy with some warm Star Wars toast.
If you prefer to keep your fandom in the privacy of your own home instead of publicly displaying it on your feet, there’s always this Darth Vader toaster.
Impress your friends with this “lightsaber selfie stick.”
Yeah, sure they’ll be impressed.
Know someone who’s as into music as they are Star Wars?
If so, your gift-giving dilemma is over. Behold the Han Solo guitar. This item is made to order, so it has a 3 month waitlist.
“At its most basic, it is everything a guitar should be only it is built within a plastic Millennium Falcon shell. Don’t let that fool you though, because this guitar produces a wonderful tone and with a half decent amp, you could amaze everyone by conquering all manner of riffs in less than 12 parsecs!”
Check out this clip of legendary Atlanta Star Wars tribute band Grand Moff Tarkin. Good times.
For the kiddies, presenting Star Wars bed.
Pottery Barn Kids’
Jump into hyper speed for pleasant dreams. This playful bed boasts straight-from-the-set Star Wars™ details, including the Millennium Falcon’s iconic cockpit shape, knobs and gauges. This bed is hand-painted and built to last through playtime after playtime.”
Available for a limited time only at $3,999.
You can bet Dad will be on board for storytime in this bed!
And for the ultimate fan, here’s a $28,500 luxury Darth Vader watch.
Crafted by watchmaker Devon, this timepiece
“[uses] technology taken from the cockpits of modern airliners, Devon created a system of four microstep motors powered by a hybrid electro-mechanical source, along with an optical recognition system that tells time more precisely than any purely mechanical watch made today. So precise, in fact, that it is accurate to within one half second per day. Details in this rare watch are dramatic and angular, and reflect iconic parts of the TIE Fighter and Darth Vader’s armor. The design is so advanced, one would not be surprised if Darth Vader himself were seen wearing it. The look is intense. The movements of the interwoven time belts are mesmerizing. The craftsmanship is extraordinary. Feel the strength. Feel the power. Feel the force.”
