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12 Coolest Star Wars Christmas Decor Ideas

Star Wars Darth Vader Lighted Airblown Inflatable Christmas Santa

Christmas is rapidly approaching and along with the tree we also have to think of all the other decorations that will turn our home into a festive setting for the holidays. While the Christmas lights are a must there are many other elements that will not only add flavor to the place but also show the things that we like as well as our personality.

One of the best geeky themes you can think of for your Christmas décor is Star Wars inspired and thankfully there are plenty of items to choose from to enrich your home. Here is our selection for some of the most amazing things you can find to make these holidays really about the things that you enjoy.

Star Wars Christmas Stockings Yoda Darth Vader Boba Fett

 

Even if you don’t have a fireplace nearby you still have to hang some stockings for Santa to find and why opt for the traditional red and green ones when you can pick some as amazing as these instead? You have Darth Vader in two versions, Yoda and Boba Fett to choose from and the great thing is that you can get each one embroidered with names so that everyone knows where to look for their presents!

Star Wars Christmas Ornaments and Magnets made from Perler Beads

 

These Star Wars ornaments & magnets are great due to the multiple uses you can think of with them, such as fridge magnets, key chains, pins for your bag or clothes and even as party favors that you can give to your guests to take home. They come with a white ribbon so you can even hand them in the Christmas tree and you have six of the most popular Star Wars characters to choose from: Yoda, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, R2-D2, C-3PO and a Stormtrooper.

Star Wars Ugly Sweater Holiday Ceramic Mug

 

A great gift and useful not only during the holidays, this mug is highly functional and holds more liquid than an average mug so you can get a lot of coffee in it for your morning boost. You have Stormtroopers, Darth Vader and AT-Ats all over it and the Star Wars logo is on the interior. The material it is made of is high quality stoneware making it both dishwasher and microwave safe and it can hold up to 20 ounces of liquid.

Kurt Adler Darth Vader 3D Tinsel Lawn Seasonal Décor

 

Combining the Star Wars lore with some holiday spirit, this décor will look great either on your lawn or indoors. Darth Vader wears the red cape and hat that are reminiscent of Santa and his red lightsaber is also quite festive, making it a must have for any fan of Star Wars. Its size is of 28 inches and with all the lights on it will certainly attract the attention of every envious passer-by.

Stormtrooper 3D Lawn Christmas Decor

 

Following the same theme as the Darth Vader lawn statue, this one is the same size and would go perfectly next to the other one. The depiction of a Storm Trooper has never been more hilarious than this one with the lovely scarf and a present. It is really easy to put together and is really bright, making it terrific either indoors or outdoors.

Star Wars Darth Vader Lighted Airblown Inflatable Christmas Santa

 

This version of Darth Vader is a bit smaller than the previous one but it will certainly protect your lawn from the rebels. The inflatable version is easy to set up but if you intend to keep it outdoors some extra support might be needed if it’s windy in your region. The cape will move to make it more heroic and the LEDs will make it stand out during nighttime as well.

Light Side Star Wars Christmas Nativity

 

Quite a complex décor with this one, but it is definitely entertaining to see the nativity scene remade with Star Wars characters as the protagonists. Mary is Princess Leia, Joseph is Han Solo and you have all the other important light side characters present as well made with polymer clay and ready to amaze your guests.

Star Wars Christmas Tree

 

Aside from your actual Christmas Tree why not decorate another room with this handmade Star Wars inspired tree made from reclaimed wood and lights on the edges. At about 38’ in length this is quite big and will certainly stand out to make the house more festive.

Star Wars Stormtrooper Christmas Plush Greeter

 

The adorable plush Trooper has a giant head like the figurines from Funko Pop and also comes armed with candy to sweeten your day. The Santa hat makes him ideal for the holidays and the 21 inch size means that it will really stand out as a fluffy Christmas decoration. The details on it are quite well made and you can also get a Yoda version of the plush greeter!

Hallmark itty bittys Star Wars Holiday C-3PO Stuffed Animal

 

Another adorable plush is this smaller and really well made C-3PO toy that is great for any Star Wars fan, adult or child. You can gift this to someone you really appreciate or even better just give yourself this gift because it will make each day you look at it a better one by passing on that cute smile and those lovable eyes.

 

Kurt Adler 3D Tinsel Yoda Lawn Decor

We saw a Vader decoration and a Storm Trooper for your lawn but you need to balance them out with a follower of the light and who better for the task than this Yoda model? Dressed in the Jedi attire, this model has 28 inches in height and wears a red Santa hat to get you into the holiday spirit along with a green lightsaber that is illuminating the surroundings.

 

STAR WARS Jawa Plush Dog Toy

Your canine companion has to get into the holiday spirit too and this plush dog toy is a great treat for him or her. If you don’t have a dog but know someone who does this is a perfect gift which they will certainly appreciate and it’s so adorable that they don’t even have to be Star Wars fans to enjoy this wonderful toy.

 

Firefly Malcolm Reynolds’ Holster and Belt is Gorram Awesome

Here’s the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Firefly. It’s Malcolm Reynolds’ holster and gun belt from the show. I mean it’s not the actual one from the show, but you know what I mean. This replica is made of real leather with metal details and comes in multiple sizes.

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It can hold one gun, which naturally isn’t included. You’ll need a suitably western looking gun to finish the kit. The holster is said to be screen accurate and looks really old even though it is new.

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The gun belt and holster is $109.99(USD) and available in sm/m, l/xl, and 2X sizes. Pick one up at ThinkGeek now.

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Firefly Malcolm Reynolds’ Holster and Belt is Gorram Awesome

Here’s the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Firefly. It’s Malcolm Reynolds’ holster and gun belt from the show. I mean it’s not the actual one from the show, but you know what I mean. This replica is made of real leather with metal details and comes in multiple sizes.

firefly-holster-1

It can hold one gun, which naturally isn’t included. You’ll need a suitably western looking gun to finish the kit. The holster is said to be screen accurate and looks really old even though it is new.

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The gun belt and holster is $109.99(USD) and available in sm/m, l/xl, and 2X sizes. Pick one up at ThinkGeek now.

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Atlas Humanoid Robot Can Now Walk over Tricky Terrain

Researchers at the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition have programmed Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot to walk over partial footholds thanks to a new balancing algorithm. Essentially this means that it can handle rougher terrain as it chases humans down to put them in human zoos a few years from now.

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Seriously though, the improved balance lets the bipedal robot balance on edges that only make contact with part of its feet. The machine can also take quick steps over footholds that only make a single point of contact. This is a big step for the robot. Pun intended.

This could be great for sending the robot into disaster areas or just really rough terrain. On the other hand, if it keeps learning tricks like this there will be no escaping this robot for future humans.

[via Laughing Squid]