TechRepublic's gift guide for Star Wars fans

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Do or Do Not T-Shirt

If Yoda were a programmer, perhaps this is what he would have written when he said "Do or do not. There is no try."  Either way, we can express our love for Yoda with this Do or Do Not T-Shirt from ThinkGeek ($16.99-$18.99).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Scanimation Book

Scanimation is the effect of a motion picture within a static medium, such as a book. The Scanimation Star Wars book by Rufus Butler Seder (ThinkGeek, $14.95) brings several scenes from Star Wars into your hands without the need for electricity.

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Boba Fett hoodie

Dressing up as Boba Fett is difficult to do correctly. The Boba Fett hoodie design recently got an upgrade, including in price ($59.99). (The stormtrooper hoodie is currently out of stock on ThinkGeek.)

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: The Star Wars Cookbook

Perhaps even more than gadgets and toys, geeks love to eat.  Now, Star Wars fans can cook and eat their favorite Star Wars food with The Star Wars Cookbook by Robin Davis (ThinkGeek, $14.99).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Jedi and Sith Bathrobes

Show your allegiance to the Jedi or the Sith with these stylish, terrycloth bathrobes (ThinkGeek, $89.99).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: The Jedi Path

What does it take to become a Jedi? The Jedi Path training manual by Daniel Wallace  (Amazon.com, $12.16) might help you achieve that which so few have (midi-chlorians notwithstanding). Amazon.com also sells the Vault Edition for $61.95.

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Trash Compactor Bookends

Relive the scene in A New Hope where Han, Chewie, Leia, and Luke fight for their lives against the Death Star trash compactor with these Trash Compactor Bookends (ThinkGeek, $199.99).  Each unit is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Yoda and Darth Vader Nutcrackers

The holiday season holds many traditions, not the least of which is the Nutcracker. Now, Yoda and Darth Vader join the ranks of toy soldiers in this incarnation from ThinkGeek ($39.99 ea).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Trays

Be the talk of the party when you break out ice cubes from this Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray. Just make sure you're not looking scruffy.  (ThinkGeek, $9.99)

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: R2-D2 Ice Cube Trays

Or, if Han isn't your game, try some R2-D2 ice from this R2-D2 Ice Cube Tray (ThinkGeek, $9.99).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: R2-D2 USB Hub

Plug in your peripherals in style with this R2-D2 USB Hub from ThinkGeek ($39.99).  It makes classic R2 sounds when you plug and unplug your devices.

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Han Solo chocolate bar

Han Solo in Carbonite chocolate bar from ThinkGeek. ($11.99)

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Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Jedi Mind Trick Venn Diagram T-Shirt

Recall the scene in A New Hope where Obi-Wan uses The Force and these three arguments to convince the weak-minded stormtroopers to let them pass. Thanks to this Venn Diagram shirt (ThinkGeek, $16.99-18.99), we can understand why they were allowed to pass.

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Artoo Potatoo

While designed with younger Star Wars fans in mind, Artoo Potatoo - the Star Wars Mr. Potatohead - is great for the bigger kids as well.  (Amazon, $21.99)

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Force FX Light Saber

Wield The Force with your very own Force FX Lightsaber, available in a variety of colors and handle designs to express your love of a character or the light or dark side of The Force.  (ThinkGeek, $99.99)

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Yoda USB Desk Protector

Hire Yoda to protect your desk by getting one of these Yoda USB Desk Protectors from ThinkGeek ($25.99).

Gifts for Star Wars Fans: R2-D2 folding chair

R2-D2 folding chair from ThinkGeek. ($39.99)

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Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Wampa Rug

The Wampa Rug from ThinkGeek sells for $99.99. This furry replica of the famous Hoth snow beast is much easier to capture than the real thing, resulting in an excellent Star Wars bear rug for your home.

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Gifts for Star Wars Fans: Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

After you've killed your Wampa and made him into a rug, you'll need a Tauntaun Sleeping Bag (ThinkGeek, $99.99) to survive the cold, Hoth nights.