We’re down to days — even hours — before Star Wars: The Force Awakens from Disney (DIS) hits theaters.
The excitement over Episode 7 of the Star Wars saga has been building for several years, and while the movie franchise has always been popular, Star Wars hysteria has reached a fevered pitch.
You can see that in the frame-by-frame analysis of the movie’s trailers posted on websites, and the fact that many theaters are already sold out of opening-night tickets, with scalpers getting 10 times the face value for seats.
You can also see it in the push to get Star Wars merchandise on shelves in time for the Episode 7 release and the holidays.
In celebration of Star Wars Episode 7, here are seven of the coolest Star Wars toys for fans of all ages — especially the grown-up fans recently skewered by SNL.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: Star Wars: Battlefront
What better way to get ready to see Episode 7 than to immerse yourself in classic Star Wars battles?
Electronic Arts’ (EA) new Star Wars: Battlefront is the most hyper-realistic Star Wars video game yet, with graphics and sounds virtually indistinguishable from the films.
You can even recreate the battle of Jakku, as featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailers.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: Star Wars Battlefront Playstation 4
If you’re going to play Star Wars: Battlefront, there’s no cooler machine that the limited edition PS4 included in Sony’s (SNE) Star Wars Battlefront Playstation 4 bundle.
The Playstation 4 itself is adorned with the head of infamous Star Wars bad guy Darth Vader, while the controller is also customized to fit the Star Wars theme.
In addition to EA’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, buyers of this collectible console also get free downloads of four other classic Star Wars video games, including Super Star Wars from the Super NES.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: HP Star Wars Special Edition Laptop
Can you call a laptop a toy?
I think it qualifies as a toy for big kids when it’s the Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Star Wars Special Edition Notebook. This isn’t the kind of PC you bring into a boardroom.
Everything about this laptop is aimed at the Star Wars fan, from the battle-worn graphics that cover every square inch of the case to the Star Wars sounds that replace standard notifications, Star Wars-themed wallpapers and a hard drive full of Star Wars movie trailers, behind-the-scenes movie shots and even digital comic books.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: BB-8 App-Enabled Drone
One of the most popular among the new crop of Star Wars toys has been the BB-8 App-Enabled Drone from Sphero.
This high-tech toy uses gyroscopic propulsion to move without wheels and he can be remote controlled from up to 98 feet away using an iPhone or Android smartphone.
Sorry BlackBerry (BBRY) owners, but BB-8 doesn’t do BB10.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: Lego Star Wars Episode 7 Sets
Few companies have profited from Star Wars merchandising the way Lego has.
In fact, Star Wars toys are a big reason why Lego was able to turn itself around to become the world’s biggest toy maker.
Naturally, Lego had a full line of Episode 7 sets ready to take advantage of the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including a new take on Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon and a First Order Special Forces TIE fighter.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: Air Hogs Remote Control Star Wars Toys
Speaking of the Millennium Falcon, thanks to Spin Master’s Air Hogs, you can actually pilot the iconic Star Wars ship yourself.
The Canadian company has release a trio of remote controlled Star Wars ships: the Millennium Falcon, the X-Wing Starfighter and the Zero Gravity TIE Fighter.
The TIE fighter is actually piloted like an RC car (although it can drive up walls and on ceilings), but the other two are impact-resistant flyers.
Star Wars Toys for Fans of All Ages: Star Wars Nerf Episode VII Chewbacca Bowcaster
One of the most popular characters from the Star Wars universe meets one of the most popular toy lines.
Hasbro’s (HAS) Star Wars Nerf Episode VII Chewbacca Bowcaster puts the high tech/low tech weapon carried by Han Solo’s Wookie companion in your hands.
This Star Wars toy will fire foam Nerf darts up to 65 feet. Giant fur suit not included.
As of this writing, Brad Moon did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
