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10 Best Star Wars Toys in 2021

Your kid loves Star Wars, and that means they love Star Wars toys. But how do you know which toys they want, especially if you’ve never seen the movies?

In this article, we’ll review some of the best Star Wars toys on the market so that you and your family will know which gifts to pick up for your children.

Our Picks For The Top 10 Best Star Wars Toys

Our #1 Choice – Star Wars (12 Pack) Hot Wheels Spaceship Models Toys Set Figures & Stands

This collection of toys is starfighter heavy, which makes it perfect for the kids who love the space battles of Star Wars. You’ll get multiple Rebel Alliance and New Republic ships, including old favorites like the X-wing and new entries like the U-wing.

You’ll also get plenty from the Empire’s older and newer offerings, ranging from stock TIE fighters to the new and improved TIE Advanced X1.

The only drawback to this set is that there aren’t many terrestrial toys. You can pick up a landspeeder or an AT-ST, but if you’re looking for action figures of characters from the films, you will be left wanting.

Nonetheless, these toys have a high replay value owing to their quantity and diverse menagerie.

Our #2 Choice – LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren 75117 Star Wars Toy

For Star Wars fans that love the bad guys, a Kylo Ren LEGO set is hard to beat. As the antagonist of the Force Awakens, Kylo Ren’s surly villainy is captured perfectly in the stance of the completed set.

While the strength of this set is that it is interactive, once it is finished it is still a great toy. There isn’t a huge amount of replay value with this toy, but otherwise, it’s a worthy addition to the collection.

Our #3 Choice – LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon 75192 Building Kit (7541 Pieces)

The Millenium Falcon is a behemoth when you have to assemble it piece by piece. With over seven thousand pieces in the set, it will take your most devoted Star Wars lovers a very long time to assemble.

Once the Falcon is assembled, the real fun can begin. There are an entire set of characters to play with. Multiple generations of Star Wars characters are ready to go whenever the Falcon is.

It might be a good amount of time before the ship is ready for space, however. Even the craziest fans will need to carefully plod along through the instructions set, piece by piece. The toy might take weeks or even months to assemble.

For some, this will be a perk rather than a drawback. If your child loves to build and they also love Star Wars, this set might be ambitious enough to keep them busy for a long time. Make sure that you aren’t buying something for someone who loves immediate gratification, though.

Our #4 Choice – 18″ Boba Fett Action Figure

The quality and play potential for this little bounty hunter are hard to beat. With fully moveable limbs and a detachable jetpack, Boba Fett will be ready to join in with any setup your child desires.

For older fans of the series, Boba Fett’s chilling calmness made for a cool menace that was distinctly detached in comparison to Darth Vader. As a Mandalorian, Boba Fett’s power armor gave him a mystique that was clearly of a different origin from the other villains of the series.

Even for those who enjoyed the second generation of films, Boba’s father, Jango Fett, made enough of an appearance to make an impression. Plus, he was the blueprint for all of the clones.

The fact that both Jango Fett and Boba Fett met their memorable ends at the hands of a Jedi doesn’t detract from their play potential. Your child will enjoy playing with this high quality toy for a long time.

Our #5 Choice – LEGO Star Wars Assault on Hoth 75098 Star Wars Toy

The memorable battle for Hoth is one of the most iconic Star Wars scenes. With the help of this toy, your Star Wars fan can relive the epic battle between the Rebels and the Imperials once again, with a few original tweaks of their own.

As a LEGO Star Wars set, the Assault on Hoth set hits a perfect spot regarding the challenge of construction and play value. While the set’s 2000 pieces may seem intimidating at first, it’s important to remember that most of those pieces are not genuinely connected to each other.

The set has many smaller sets that are detached and can be played with on their own. So, if you were thinking of getting your child a set with a snowspeeder, a set with an AT-AT, and a set with the defenses of Hoth, you can get all of them in this set.

If your child only wants to play with a subset of these toys, they don’t need to assemble all 2000 pieces. They can simply assemble the models that they want to play with first, and assemble the others later — or never.

This is a versatile and comprehensive playset. It’s hard to overstate the number of possibilities for play with Hoth. The only downside is that it is not the best set for creative play.

Our #6 Choice – Star Wars Kylo Ren Electonic Red Lightsaber

Yes, Kylo Ren is Sith Lord, but let’s face it; he’s got style! His red lightsaber stands out from other Jedi and Sith Lords alike. Its design really does resemble a sword and is an excellent addition to any lightsaber collection or as a standalone lightsaber of choice. It’s made of sturdy plastic for durability to stand up to rough play.

While there are plenty of lightsaber toy offerings on the market that light up and make sounds, this one stands out with a little something extra. In addition to the usual lightsaber lights and sounds, this lightsaber also has the option of pressing a button to hear actual phrases spoken by Kylo Ren in the movies.

What’s even cooler, the box comes with a scan code that gives your child access to the lightsaber academy app where they can watch lightsaber training videos. Your little Sith will delight in getting trained on how to wield a lightsaber and train for the dark side. Just be sure to purchase some batteries

Our #7 Choice – Star Wars Qi’Ra Blaster

There’s more than just Jedi and Sith in the Star Wars universe, and this toy pays tribute to some of the other non-force sensitive villains and heroes of the Star Wars saga and, in some cases, characters that are a little of both. This blaster by Nerf pays tribute to Qi’Ra Han Solo’s childhood best friend and high ranking member of the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn.

The blaster features laser blast sound effects and comes with four glow in the dark darts printed with the Star Wars trademark on the dart body. The blaster includes AAA batteries, so it’s ready to load and play right out of the box. It features GlowStrike Technology that charges the glow in the dark darts when you prime the blaster, so they glow as they fly through the air.

As a bonus the barrel of the blaster lights up as it charges the dart making it look like you’re loading a powerful charge into the blaster as you pump it. The darts fire up to a distance of 75 feet, and the blaster allows you to fire two darts before having to reload.

Our #8 Choice – Star Wars Galactic Heroes Galactic Rivals Action Figure Set

This cross-generational Star Wars Action Figure Set comes with ten figures evenly distributed between heroes and villains. The characters in the set include Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, and Rey for the heroes and Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader, General Grievous, a Storm Trooper and Kylo Ren for the villains.

The figures smaller size are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 7 and stand at a height scale of about 2.5 inches. The set encourages multi-generational interactive play by combining favorite characters from each generation of the Star War’s Saga. Get ready for some great imaginative play as kids make up new storylines or reenact familiar ones from their favorite movies.

This set is good for kids who enjoy playing with action figures. However, the simpler character designs appeal to younger children.

Our #9 Choice – Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures R2-D2, BB-8, and D-O Action Figure 3 Pack

This action figure set pays tribute to the heroic little droids of the Star Wars universe. The collection features three droids R2-D2, BB-8, and d-o. This set is a must-have for kids who enjoy playing or collecting Star Wars action figures. These figures’ design is on a 5-inch height scale and are best for ages four and up.

These droids are great for active play and sturdy despite being so small; they won’t break easily. However, they are also of a high enough quality to be collectible depending on where the kid you purchase these for interest lies. One drawback C3-PO is not one of the droids included in the set, so if you’re looking for that droid, in particular, you’ll have to search elsewhere.

Our #10 Choice – e-Kids Kylo Ren and First Order Trooper Walkie Talkies for Kids

These two-way kid-friendly walkie-talkies are static-free and have a better range than a lot of kids’ walkie-talkies on the market. The walkie-talkies on 2 AAA batteries, not included, so make sure to purchase some if you’re giving these walkie-talkies as a gift.

The walkie-talkies designs look like the heads of Kylo Ren and a First Order Trooper. They feature a push to talk button for easy use by your child and their friends or siblings. The sound quality is surprisingly good. These walkie-talkies are suitable for ages three and up, but big kids will enjoy playing with them too.

What To Look For In Star Wars Toys

Now that you’re familiar with a few of the cooler Star Wars toys out there, it’s time to think about what your little Star Wars fanatic will love the most.

First, your tots will know the best characters that they will want in their Star Wars toys. There’s not much point in getting a Star Wars toy that is high quality if your child doesn’t know the character or doesn’t like the character or setting.

The easiest way to ask your child which toys they would like is to ask them what their favorite characters are. If they aren’t sure, you can always stick with one of the main characters from the newest films that they have seen.

Next, your child’s Star Wars toys will need to have high replay value. Some toys are one-shot wonders whereas others are good for extended periods of play. Toys that your child can build for themselves usually have a higher replay value than static toys.

Likewise, figurines which are mounted on a pedestal are probably not very good toys, even if they look good and they’re of a character your young one likes. For older enthusiasts, sometimes mounted figurines are a good choice, however.

It all depends on how your child likes to play. If your child prefers to collect things, mounted figurines could be fine.

You should also pay attention to what kind of toy your child enjoys the most. Some children prefer the space battle aspect of Star Wars, whereas others enjoy the terrestrial aspect more.

Others still prefer the Jedi characters to the more basic humanoids. The easiest way to figure out which your child likes is to ask. There are a few toys which contain both spacefaring and landfaring components, so you might be able to find a sweet spot.

Next, you will need to find Star Wars toys which are durable. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to play with a toy, only to have it break into pieces. Thankfully, most Star Wars toys don’t suffer from any major quality control issues.

You should, however, keep your eye out for the quality of the very newest toys. It is not unheard of that these new toys have quality control issues which makes them very flimsy. Your child may accidentally cause them to break apart during play.

Finally, you will need to try to pick a Star Wars toy which complements the other toys your child has. This will vary substantially depending on the toys they own. In general, you can figure out what kind of toys you should be buying by looking at the generation the toys come from.

If your child has a lot of toys from the first generation of Star Wars with characters like Obi Wan Kenobi, buying them newer toys like Finn action figures might be the wrong choice.

It’s entirely possible that your child can play with mixed generations of Star Wars toys, but they will have to invent their storylines, which could be difficult for some children.

FAQ

Is There A Best Star Wars Toy?

There isn’t any one legendary or “best” Star Wars toy that outshines all of the others. Many Star Wars toys are very popular — especially LEGO Star Wars toys — but there aren’t any rock stars.

Like with other toys, it might be a good bet to get the toys that you think your child’s friends are getting.

What Are The Best Star Wars Toys For Creative Play?

Most Star Wars toys are good for creative play. The building sets are the best for creative play, but your child can invent story lines for playing with other types of toys too.

The best Star Wars toys for creative play are the toys which open up new possibilities for your child’s imagination. These are often the toys that are not distinctively “Star Wars” in comparison to others.

What Star Wars Toy Generation Is The Best?

Certain generations of Star Wars toys are better than others. The earliest toys from the first generation of films are still on the market, but if you purchase them your child may be disappointed.

The first generation’s toys were not very interactive — they had few moving parts, and they tended to be made with a low degree of detail despite a high build quality. Thankfully, you can easily recognize these toys by their minimal level of detail and extensive simplicity when compared to later toys.

Subsequent iterations of toy sets within the first generation were substantially more detailed. The toys which were produced after the first run of movies are the start of the second generation of toys. The second generation of toys is broadly comparable to later toys in quality and in scope.

So, you should probably avoid purchasing the first generation of toys unless your child’s collection absolutely cannot go without every single Star Wars toy. There are also toys which were made based on the “extended universe” of Star Wars.

These toys were largely targeted at people who had consumed a lot of the extended universe material. This material was typically novels and video games. If your child is a fan of the Star Wars novel series, then they might enjoy the toys from the extended universe.

Most of the extended universe toys were released in the second generation, though there are some in the third.

The later generations of Star Wars toys eventually became more comprehensive with regard to the characters and events depicted. Your child will probably want to have the toys for the more important events and from the more important characters before getting to the more obscure portions of the lore.

A good rule of thumb when evaluating a toy is seeing whether there are other toys on the rack which depict the same character or location. If the toy is a one-off, it might be from a less popular portion of what is covered by the series, which would make it a riskier choice for a first toy.