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What do you get when Star Wars meets LEGO meets cotton? A Lego Star Wars t-shirt, of course. Or, to be exact, three t-shirts.

Bobba Fett, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo were frozen for posterity not in carbonite, but in print, on your chest. Bobba says “You’re worth a lot to me!” from the grey t-shirt, Luke is proud of his heritage (“I am a Jedi - like my father before me”) on the navy t-shirt and Han warns “Don’t get cocky” on beige. You not only get to choose the model, but also how in-your-face you want to be: each design comes in large or medium size.

Seeing as geekery is often associated with a love of SF and of tinkering, there’s probably a large number of Star Wars and LEGO lovers out there. For them, any of these t-shirts is a must. Or get them all for a complete collection.

How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$24 on Firebox.com.

…And we’re back to the neverending world of Star Wars merchandise, with a treat for fans with a sweet tooth.

The Darth Vader Giant Pez Dispenser is tall indeed at more than 12″ in height, and comes with no less than 12 packs of Pez candy, guaranteed to last you a long time (or ensure a quick trip to the dentist’s). When it dispenses a pack of candy, Darth Vader’s eye light up and it plays the Star Wars theme song to the enjoyment (or annoyance) of everyone around.

While it would probably be a hit at a children’s birthday party, I hope I never have a work colleague with one of these. Hearing the Star Wars theme song every time he feels like having something sweet is something I wouldn’t want to go through.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.50 on Amazon.com.

You want this. For some unfathomable reason, I am sure you want this.

Bobble heads have always been annoying, but stick Vader on something and it becomes uber cool. So, yeah, the Darth Vader Bobble Head will soon be sitting on your monitor, looking down on you. Unless you have a laptop and you’ll be forced to find another convenient location.

There’s no way to stop you, so enjoy him. And don’t forget to poke him from time to time to bobble - that’s what he’s made for, right?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.99 on MonstersinMotion.com.

Via Gizmodo

Quick test:
1. Do you have a Nintendo DS?
2. Are you a Star Wars fan?

If you answered “yes” to both, you might be the perfect customer for a Star Wars Light Up Lightsaber Stylus. Each pack has two lightsaber replicas (Luke’s and Darth Vader’s, with the corresponding hilts) that light up from LEDs to resemble the movie versions.

I don’t find these particularly interesting, but then again I don’t understand the Star Wars fan mentality since I don’t like the movies. However, considering how much I can squee over, say, Discworld merchandise, I think it’s safe to say that these are wannabe-Jedis’ must-have items.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $16.99 on Amazon.com.

Via Gizmodo

Star Wars fans are definitely among the most favored by merchandisers. There’s tons and tons of movie-related items to choose from, ranging from the downright ugly to the impressive.

The Boba Fett and Clone Trooper Key Cover Set is not particularly impressive, but it’s pretty useful and it looks good and not at all kitschy. Now you’ll know that, of course, the garage keys are those with Boba Fett, and the front door needs a Clone Tropper. Unless you have a non-standard key, these will work.

So, Star Wars fans, be thankful. If you liked Firefly instead, you’d have to look long and hard for such a variety of products.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $10.99 on Shop.StarWars.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

Star Wars fans are spoiled: everyone creates merchandise aimed at them. All right, some of the stuff exists for the sole purpose of making a buck off fanboys, but some products are cool indeed.

The Mind Trick Venn Diagram t-shirt doesn’t feature a lightsaber, the Death Star or the SW logo, so you won’t be that easily identifiable as a fan (if that’s good or bad, I don’t know). Personally, I love the design, the colors, and above all the double geekiness of Star Wars meeting a diagram.

The three lines are: “You don’t need to see his identification.”, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” and “He can go about his business.”, overlapping into a “MOVE ALONG” in the middle. All right, maths buffs will probably point out that the overlaps, except for the central one, don’t make much sense, but it’s so cool (even for a non-SW fan like me) that doesn’t matter anymore.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Exactly how geeky are you? “I can reinstall my own Windows”, “I have a bunch of t-shirts with geeky messages” or “My apartment is a shrine to Star Wars?”. If you’re among the latter, there’s no hope for you, so you might as well add a new item to your collection…

I like the Star Wars R2 Shampoo Pump Dispenser because it’s not R2-D2. Yeah, he’s an important character and all, but there’s a limit to how many R2-D2 items you can buy until you get bored. These dispensers come in 4 models: R4-P17 (red/white), R2-Q5 (black), R2-A6 (green/white) and R2-R9 (red/silver) (although I haven’t figured out how something called R4-P17 qualifies as an R2 droid).

Now, on a more serious note, this isn’t only for Star Wars freaks. It’s pretty unobtrusive and, if not associated with a SW-themed bedroom, won’t scare girls away. (Also, I think it could be a perfect gift for my boyfriend. It’s much better than the talking Yoda he already has…)

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18 on NCSXShop.com.

Via BoingBoing

There’s a whole story about the Cantina Band t-shirt over at ThinkGeek, about how the guys ran into the band on a night out, but I suspect Star Wars had something to do with it.

I did a test on my boyfriend: I just asked “Cantina band?” and he immediately replied “Star Wars!”, so, through this detailed scientific test, I have determined this is for sure a t-shirt for the fans. (For fans only, I might add, because I can’t even remember there was a scene in a cantina in A New Hope, let alone if it had a band in it or not.)

But this is what geeky t-shirts are all about: (more or less) obscure references only like-minded people could get. I’m sure that almost no one understands the message on my “Mostly Harmless” t-shirt, but it’s a great feeling when someone smiles knowingly or when a new person I meet says s/he also liked The Hitchhiker’s Guide.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Ahh, Star Wars merchandise… Does everything sell if it’s even remotely connected to Star Wars? I think so.

Fortunately, the Darth Vader & Yoda Mini Plushes are very cute and they don’t look like someone just tried to squeeze some more money out of a franchise.

Ok, so Darth Vader should be anything but “cute”… They’re plushies, that’s what they do. Personally, I think they’re adorable, and I’m not even a fan.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 each on WhatOnEarthCatalog.com.

Most men try to act all tough, but we know that they’re not really like that. He might say that Valentine’s Day is a silly holiday, but it’s about love, after all, and any excuse is good for that. As long as you buy him some gifts that he’ll appreciate (hint: no red hearts, nothing pink), Valentine’s should be a great opportunity to make your relationship better. You don’t have to go over the top - just show him your love. If you’re still not sure what to get him, check out our Top 7 Valentine’s Day presents for your guy.

7. If you want to get him something he’ll like, but also get a tiny little advantage out of it, consider the Circuitboard Coasters. He might find the supreme geekiness reason enough to use them and stop ruining your table.

6. Men and clothes… usually not a good combination. Clothes are complicated, you have to match the colors and all sorts of useless stuff. The FTW t-shirt is the ideal solution for guys who hate the notion of “fashion”. Black goes with anything and the message tells the world that everything’s going great for him.

5. Do you have a slightly childish (and yet so adorable) boyfriend? Get him a LEGO Star Wars watch. Features two cool things: LEGO (ah, the memories of endless hours of fun) and perhaps the greatest SF saga ever.

4. If a man likes beer, it doesn’t mean that he’s a slob or that he spends all his free time in a bar telling dirty jokes to his friends. Beer drinking can be classy too: get your man a set of Beer Bottle Goblets and have a drink with him!

3. Perhaps your boyfriend has to work in a stuffy office. He might not like wearing a suit, but he can’t do anything about it. A small and tasteful accessory could make him feel less like a company drone. The Light Bulb Cufflinks look ordinary most of the time, but when you push a button they light up.

2. They say every man is a kid at heart and I think there’s a lot of truth in that. You can test the theory by giving him an USB Whack it! and watching the reaction. My money is on “Ooh, a whack-a-mole! I used to love them when I was a kid!”

1. We mentioned the office and being a young at heart. How about combining them? The Dart Blaster is a toy that can ensure hours and hours of chaos fun at the workplace.