Star Wars fever is well and truly upon us, and with the world premiere of the latest instalment, The Force Awakens, just days away, Weekend takes a look at the weird and wacky merchandise available for fans.
Star Wars bed
Retails for Dh14,687
Have a sleep that is out of this world with this playful bed by Pottery Barn Kids. The bed features straight-from-the-set details including the Millenium Falcon’s cockpit shape and various switches and knobs. It is hand-painted and handcrafted in solid hardwood, so will last for light-years.
Visit www.potterybarnkids.com
Star Wars Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber
Retails for Dh184
This cool toy made the Dreamtoys top toys of the year this year, and by looking at it we know why. The Jedi Master Lightsaber comes with a main Lightsaber which has lights and sounds, two independently-lit lightdaggers, expansion hilt, two elbow connectors, dual connector, and cross connector.
Visit www.hasbro.com for details
Bed spreads by Dutch bedding brand SNURK
Retail for Dh435 per set
May the Force be with you, while you’re dreaming of Star Wars! These super cool bed spreads feature Chewbacca and Darth Vader. The sci-fi sets come with one twin-sized duvet cover and a pillowcase. They are limited edition so a collector’s item too.
Visit www.jcrew.com for details
Well-heeled footwear
Retails from Dh610 per pair
UK-based retailer Irregular Choice has launched a limited-edition collection of Star Wars inspired shows, including Darth Vader heels and Chewbacca Uggs like these. So if you want to be a Star Wars shoe-in, check them out.
Visit www.irregularchoice.com
Star Wars Devon watch
Retails for Dh104,672
This amazing timepiece features everything a fan would want in a watch — a Darth Vader helmet, a fighter wing, an imperial crest and titanium fasteners. It has a lithium-polymer rechargeable cell and can be powered for two weeks on one charge. Just 500 of these will be built. Come with limited edition Tie Fighter cufflinks.
Visit www.devonworks.com
First Order Stormtrooper Backpack
Retails for Dh85
For all the kids (big or small) out there who want to carry Star Wars around with them all the time, this backpack is the perfect accessory. It has Star Wars embroidered on the back and a Molded Stormtrooper helmet shell cover.
Find yours at www.disneystore.com
Star Wars coin set
Retails from Dh1,836
This one’s for the coin collectors out there. Japanese jewellery store Ginza Tanaka began launching the 24 carat Star Wars gold coin sets earlier this year and sold out, but are now working on new pieces to commemorate The Force Awakens. Stay tuned.
Visit www.ginzatanaka.co.jp
