May The 4th Be With You!
May the 4th be with you once again my friends! Hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. I remember it like it was yesterday, standing in line for hours to get tickets for my 10 year old son to get to experience it in the theaters. We even did the marathon leading up to the release date, watching all 3 of the original movies when they were re-released in theaters was not enough, no, we then had to watch them all successively in the days before Phantom hit theaters so we were straight on all our Star Wars cannon before we could even think about seeing the new one.
Anticipation is key
This is the life of a nerdy mom, and to be honest, I kind of miss it. Not even the event itself can live up to the excitement and anticipation of “The First Episode” in the months and weeks beforehand. There’s nothing quite like a little kid’s excitement over such a widely anticipated upcoming event and the release of that movie had been talked about and obsessed over by nerdy folks for decades before it actually happened. I really don’t know how it could have possibly lived up to the hype.
“May the 4th Be With You” Is A Cultural Phenomenon!
The funny thing is, I didn’t grow up as a Star Wars kid. It wasn’t until my 20’s when my boyfriend at the time was horrified to learn I’d never seen the films. Of course I knew about them, Star Wars was a pop culture phenomenon that no one could escape. That situation was quickly rectified and honestly, I kind of laughed about how silly the whole thing was but little did I know this goofy movie was going to become a a real bonding experience between my son and I and later on my little brothers on the West coast.
For me, it wasn’t the movies themselves, it was the joy of watching the boys experience it.
When Disney started releasing fun new Star Wars content, it became a point of conversation and bonding with my younger brothers who are closer to my sons age than mine. We didn’t have a lot in common otherwise, but when it came to nerdy Star Wars stuff, I could at last hold my own in a conversation. It bridged the gap in ways that nothing else really could.
Enjoy the show!
What I’ve learned over the years is, there is no right or wrong way to be a Star Wars nerd. Whether you go all in with an intricate cosplay this weekend or your favorite old 25 year old t-shirt, I hope you enjoy your nostalgic fun! May the 4th be with you always!
10 Star Wars Items You Need For Star Wars Day
Darth Vader & Luke Skywalker Prayer Candles
Nothing says warmth and positive energy better than a nice prayer candle. Even if this beautiful prayer candle set features a father and son who sorta want to kill one another.
Do Not Eat That Shirt
Grogu, aka “Baby Yoda,” put Star Wars in the cultural conversation more than the last five films did… and helped to make The Mandalorian “must see TV” (no doubt helping Disney+ enjoy a spectacular launch). And he was fascinated with lots of weird stuff, and occasionally ate weird stuff. He divided fans when he ate unfertilized eggs, which represented the last of the Frog Lady’s ancestral line. The shirt is cute even if someone doesn’t get the context. But for those who do, it’s a great conversation starter.
Vintage Obi-Wan Kenobi Six-Inch Black Series Action Figure
Listen…that’s simply a lot of words to say that this figure ROCKS. Any Star Wars fan would be thrilled to have it!
Darth Vadar Pen Holder
Okay, this has to be the coolest thing we’ve ever seen. This 3D-printed Darth Vadar pen holder is the perfect desk addition and Star Wars gift for every Star Wars fan.
There Are Not Many Jedi Left
Clearly, The Child and the Mandalorian himself were the two biggest characters in the first live-action Star Wars series. But fans were thrilled when Ahsoka Tano, a character that was first introduced in the 2008 animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, was brought to life by Rosario Dawson in season two of The Mandalorian. “There are not many Jedi left” is a quote from Season 2, Episode 5 “The Jedi,” where Ahsoka informs the Mandalorian of the low number of Jedi left in the galaxy.
Lightsaber Chopsticks
Picture this: you’re having Chinese food or sushi with your friends and you bust out the most incredible set of chopsticks the world has ever seen… I’m just saying this is an iconic item that is very useful. Any Star Wars fan would be obsessed.
Star Wars Doormat
I mean, this is amazing. For those of you who love the Star Wars, this “The Darkside Home” doormat is hilarious and perfect.
Sith Lord Queen Inspired Tee
I don’t know why this made me laugh so hard, but it did. This tee is perfect for music lovers and Star Wars fans alike. Especially if they love the Sith Lords.
LEGO Star Wars R2-D2
One of the best Star Wars items from the franchise is the LEGO sets! This R2 D2 is an awesome one and honestly I feel like I need it immediately.
LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon
And the granddaddy of all LEGO sets… the ultimate Millennium Falcon. For the die-hard fans, this will be a slam dunk gift.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.
