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Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shop the best May the 4 merch for Star Wars fans of all ages - collectibles, plushies, clothing
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - By Published: | Updated: May the 4 be with you! ' Star Wars ' fans (whether you identify as Sith or Jedi) are in for a treat, with tons of great Star Wars merch available across retailers to celebrate 'Star Wars' day. Whether you're looking for a Grogu plushie, Star Wars-themed t-shirt, home products, and more, we've found the best 'Star Wars' gifts and merch for every type of fan out there. Check out some of our top May the 4 picks and stock up on some new gear. Best Star Wars merch Clothing STAR WARS Young Men's Vintage Victory T-Shirt $18.99 (27% off) OG Star Wars fans will love this vintage shirt featuring a graphic of the original characters — including the infamous Darth Vader. It comes highly rated by Amazon shoppers, and has a soft cotton build that's machine washable. Shop 'May the Force Be with You' Pullover Sweatshirt $69.99 This brand new release features a special one-in-a-lifetime design by Ashley Eckstein, with neon colors and an old-time graffiti-style find the likes of Chewbacca and Han Solo on your right sleeve, and no one will doubt you're a Jedi when you head out in this pullover. Shop Rebel Alliance Starbird T-Shirt $29.99 'Star Wars Andor' fans will love this Rebel Alliance-themed t-shirt. It's unisex, comes in four sizes, and features a soft jersey knit for all-day comfort. The graphic is made from eco-friendly paints so it's a little sensitive — just make sure not to iron over it. Shop Plushies Mattel Star Wars Clan of Two Plush Set $19.01 'This is the way' and this is the plush you need. The iconic Mandalorian and Grogu plush set is just 11 inches tall and is the perfect design to capture the bond the two share. Perfect for kids and adults alike, your Star Wars collection will love this option. Shop Pillow Pets Chewbacca $25.63 (27% off) Made by a small business, this accurate representation of Chewbacca will look great on your bed or couch. It weighs just one pound, is soft to touch, and will enthuse any 'Star Wars' fan. The fluffy product can be used as a pillow or you can attach the two ends together to turn it into an adored plush. Shop BB-8 Squishmallows Plush $24.99 BB-8 makes an adorable companion and what better way to immortalize the little robot than by turning it into a soft Squishmallow. It's squishy, soft, and incredibly comforting — coming from someone who owns over 10 Squishmallows. Shop it now in this adorable theme before it sells out. Shop $12.97 An all-time bestseller and fan-favorite pick, these lightsaber chopsticks will add excitement to any meal. They're available in various colors, so you can choose what the 'force' looks like to you. Shop LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Building Set $65.99 (18% off) Lego lovers can't go wrong with this Darth Vader helmet building set. Once you've got it built, you can give it a proud spot on your desk or bookshelf, thanks to the included display stand. There are 834 pieces total, so depending on your expertise, you'll be in for hours of fun. Shop Stellan Gios Legacy LIGHTSABER Hilt $179.99 With a 4.8-star rating, get your hands on this lightsaber hilt now before it sells out. This Stellan Gios hilt replica will make you feel like the hero himself, and if you have a lightsaber blade, you can easily attach it to this product. If you don't, feel free to shop for one to complete the set. Shop
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Star Wars Day: From Baby Yoda to R2-D2 – the cutest characters of the Star Wars franchise
There's a reason George Lucas filled his galaxy far, far away with teddy bears, rolling droids, and fish-nuns: even Jedi can't resist a good 'aww.' And as the Force flows through empires and rebellions, lightsabers and Sith Lords, there remains an unsung current — the irresistible power of cuteness. Because, let's face it, the reason many millennials stayed loyal to Star Wars wasn't just the Force…it was fur, beeps, and baby eyes. So this May the Fourth, we skip the chosen ones and the high ground. We're not here for galactic politics or midichlorian counts. We're diving lightspeed into the soft power that holds the galaxy together — the ten cutest characters in Star Wars, ranked by their ability to melt hearts faster than Anakin fell to the Dark Side. 1. Grogu ( Baby Yoda ): The God of Merch Let's start with the obvious. Grogu — or, as capitalism still insists, Baby Yoda — is a biological weapon of mass adoration. Green, wrinkly, and functionally mute, he's the lovechild of Kermit the Frog and a Tamagotchi. With every side glance, soup sip, or Force-nap, he weaponises innocence. If Luke Skywalker brought balance to the Force, Grogu brought balance to Disney's quarterly revenue. This isn't a character. It's a serotonin factory. 2. BB-8 : R2-D2 , But Built for Tinder R2-D2 walked so BB-8 could roll — literally. He's a beach ball with anxiety, but somehow cooler than most humans. When he gave Finn a thumbs-up with his lighter, a million fanfics were born. BB-8 doesn't speak a word of Basic, yet we know exactly what he means. He's the only droid that could ghost you and still be forgiven. That's not software — that's charisma. 3. Porgs : Puffins on Space Crack The Porgs were born when the Last Jedi team couldn't CGI out native puffins from the set — and instead leaned in. The result? Squishy, squeaky void-faces that scream like they've just seen their cousins roasted by Chewbacca (because…they did). They don't do much, they don't say anything, but they exist to be stared at. They are what happens when a Furby and a panic attack make a baby. And we love them for it. 4. Ewoks : Teddy Bears with Grenades Before Grogu, there was Wicket W. Warrick. The original merch-bait, the Ewoks were George Lucas's masterstroke: how do you make mass murder adorable? Easy — dress it in fur and give it a spear. These homicidal build-a-bears took down an empire with tree trunks and rope. They are the embodiment of 'Don't judge a book by its cover.' Or maybe: 'Do — but know the book has a trapdoor and will eat you.' 5. R2-D2: The OG Sassbot R2-D2 is the Beyoncé of droids. He's been electrocuted, set on fire, and nearly barbecued by Jabba — yet he rolls on, throwing shade in binary and fixing plot holes with a beep. He's the only character to survive all trilogies without a character arc — because he doesn't need one. He's perfect as he is. Short, sassy, loyal, and 100% done with everyone's drama. If cuteness had a blue shell, it would be R2. 6. Babu Frik : The Tiny Techbro 'HEY HEY!' That's it. That's the moment he became a star. At 9 inches tall, Babu Frik is proof that Star Wars occasionally lets chaos reign. He's a droid mechanic with the voice of a blender and the soul of your drunk uncle. He fixes C-3PO and steals the film — in under three minutes. Legend. 7. Loth-Cats: If Your Pet Could Kill You Straight out of Star Wars Rebels, these feline fiends are both cuddly and slightly homicidal — in other words, they're cats. But in space. Which makes them cooler. Their big ears, twitchy tails, and occasional savage tendencies make them a fan-favourite among people who pretend they don't like cats but secretly watch 'cat vibing to techno' videos at 2AM. They don't talk. They don't care. They are the Force. 'Star Wars: Visions Volume 2' Trailer: Cynthia Erivo and David Diggs starrer 'Star Wars: Visions Volume 2' Official Trailer 8. Jawas: Gremlins in Hoodies Imagine your neighbourhood tech reseller was 3 feet tall, wore a hoodie, and could dismantle your Wi-Fi router while laughing in vowels. That's a Jawa. These desert-dwelling kleptos make up for what they lack in height with sheer audacity. They don't speak English, but they know the universal language of 'mine now.' Their glowing eyes peer into your soul. And into your hard drive. 9. Tauntauns: The Cold Boys You thought Han slicing one open to keep Luke warm was traumatic? Yes. But rewind 10 minutes, and you'll realise that Tauntauns are giant, slightly dumb llamas on cocaine. Their bleats are iconic. Their eyes scream 'I didn't ask to be in this movie.' And yet, they're lovable — loyal steeds in the tundra of Hoth who just want a nap and maybe fewer rebels riding them into battle. 10. Caretakers: Nun-Fish with Attitude From the sacred island of Ahch-To, the caretakers are part nun, part fish, and fully done with your Jedi nonsense. They clean up after Rey, sigh dramatically, and side-eye like they invented it. They're like your grandmother if she lived in a stone hut and judged you for swinging lightsabers near her pottery. Pure vibes. No dialogue. Maximum passive-aggression. The Cute Side of the Force In a universe where planets explode and Sith Lords throw tantrums in capes, the cute ones remind us what's at stake. The soul of Star Wars isn't just in prophecy or power — it's in the beeps, blinks, and baby ears. Because long before we debate canon or complain about Snoke's skincare routine, we first fell in love with a green puppet on Dagobah who couldn't speak proper English but spoke to our hearts. And in that moment, we were all Porgs. Happy Star Wars Day . May the adorable be with you.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Thailand Deploys Humanoid Robot Dressed in Police Uniform
Unperturbed by the dystopian optics, the Royal Thai Police have deployed a humanoid police robot during a festival. As the Straits Times reports, the unsettling robot, dubbed "AI police cyborg 1.0" — even though it's technically more of an android and not a cyborg — surveyed the streets during the country's Songkran festival using 360-degree cameras. According to the report, the cyborg is equipped with facial recognition technology and can notify officers of high-risk individuals and weapons. But is this really an invention worthy of the nickname "Robocop?" It's difficult to judge how effective the Thai police force's latest recruit actually is. Sure, machine learning-assisted video surveillance has been around for years. But what about doing more human stuff, like walking? We have to see the Thai police's police cyborg actually move. Images shared by the Royal Thai Police on Facebook show it standing stiff on a raised, metal platform with wheels, suggesting it may not be able to walk on its own accord. Put simply, what can it do that a tripod with a 360-degree camera and a mobile computer can't? Why bother with an entire bipedal dummy? Wouldn't a swarm of drones prove far more effective when it comes to reconnaissance and identifying bad guys? Besides, if it weren't being guarded by a surprising number of human recruits, what would stop a masked vigilante from simply tipping it over? We've already seen plenty of disastrous rollouts of robots in law enforcement. For instance, police forces across the United States have already deployed security robots developed by California-based security company Knightscope. In New York, the company's portly robot was taken out of commission almost immediately, proving unable to stop crime in any meaningful way before it ended up collecting dust in an empty storefront. There have also been reports of robots running over a toddler, as well as being thwarted by mall fountains and narrow sidewalks. Last year, we also came across a rolling robot, reminiscent of the android BB-8 in the "Star Wars" universe, being deployed by a police force in Eastern China. Even if the Royal Thai Police were to be accessing the very cutting edge in humanoid robotics, plenty of technical obstacles could still make deploying a "police cyborg" an expensive and ultimately fruitless endeavor. As of right now, humanoid robots are only starting to learn how to be comfortable on their own two feet, so their deployment would likely demand ample human supervision. Whether the Royal Thai Police has considered the substantial privacy implications of rolling out facial recognition-powered surveillance tech remains unclear. Law enforcement in the country has been accused of corruption and bribery, so civil liberties probably aren't exactly priority number one. More on robot cops: Chinese Police Deploy Rolling BB-8-Style Robot to Patrol Streets, Chase Down Suspects
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Schwartz still gets paid cheques for his voice work on Star Wars
Ben Schwartz still gets money from his voice consultancy work on BB-8 in 'Star Wars'.
