When you consider the Star Wars franchise you might not automatically think about cooking, but it's a galactic fact that there are a wealth of droid, Death Star, and Darth Vadar themed kitchen bits and bobs available. You can add some Jedi-friendly knick-knacks to your kitchen counters to make your time in the kitchen a bit more astronomical. From a super-cute R2-D2 kitchen timer to an impressive toaster than will make you Rebel Alliance toast, we've got some fun finds. Feel the Force and take a look through our spaced out selection.
Set of 8 Star Wars silicone ice cube molds
These molds are flexible in design, and in their many uses
Our staff pick goes to this fabulous set of silicone molds. We love their versatility and fun designs. You could use these to make Yoda-shaped ice cubes for your Fuzzy Tauntaun cocktail, or droid-themed chocolate treats. As well as being happy to go in the freezer, these molds are safe to use in the oven up to 440 degrees Fahrenheit. The e-book of recipes that comes with this set will give you ideas for not just candy, but cake decorations, jellies, bath bombs, crayons, soap, and more.
Millennium Falcon metal bottle opener
Han Solo's spaceship gets a second career
What better way for a Star Wars fan to open their Friday night brewski than with a model replica of a rather famous, extensively modified Corellian light freighter? A useful and fun gift for avid fans of the Millennium Falcon, this measures in at a pocket-friendly 6.5cm by 5.5cm, or around 2.36-inches by 1.77-inches. It has a zinc alloy construction which makes it both strong and lightweight.
R2-D2 countdown timer
Get your cuisine timings spot on with the help of a certain droid
If you're not timing your boiled egg breakfast with an astromech droid, then you're doing the whole Star Wars fan thing wrong. This adorable replica of R2-D2 can count down for you up to 60 minutes and all increments below that. It ticks as it's timing, then emits an alarm bell buzzing sound for around five seconds when the timer has been completed. This timer has rubber on its feet to help it stay in place and protect kitchen surfaces from scratches.
Light up LightSaber ChopSabers chopsticks
These novelty utensils are an illuminating option
Add some spaced out chic to your next bowl of Naboo noodles with these amazing novelty chopsticks. These light up, and are available in various colors including blue, green, orange, pink, red, and yellow. These are battery-powered, and you can turn them on and off using a button on the base. These chopsticks measure around 10-inches long, and have a wipe-clean finish. They are a great way to give new meaning to the phrase "food fight."
Star Wars Death Star cutting board
A fab toughened glass chopping board or heat-resistant serving surface
Sure, you could buy a boring cutting board or you could buy one that depicts the Empire's moon-sized space station with the chilling ability to destroy an entire planet. With a 12-inch diameter, this board is odor and stain resistant, and is made of hygienic toughened glass. It can withstand heat up to 350-degrees Fahrenheit so is perfect to protect your countertops or, if you wanted to use it to serve hot food, your dining room table.
Boba Fett pizza cutter with sound effects
Let a mercenary take care of your meat feast
When you're home hungry from a long day of bounty hunting, sometimes a simple pizza dinner is all you have the energy for. This Boba Fett-themed pizza cutter will help you slice up your pie. It measures in at 9-inches long, and has a super sharp wheel blade for efficient cutting. Adding to the novelty value, this battery-powered kitchen gadget plays Boba Fett's famous phrase: "As you wish."
Star Wars 2-slice toaster
Imprints the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire symbols
You can live, breathe, and eat Star Wars toast for breakfast with this themed appliance. As well as sporting Star Wars-themed decals on the side of the toaster, this imprints both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire symbols into your slices of bread as it cooks them. There are also ordinary toaster features like adjustable browning control, wide slots with self-centering bread lines, and a high-rise toast lift functionality.
BB-8 herb grinder
A palm-sized droid to help you with your herbs
This sturdy, compact, high-quality grinder is shaped after the cutest Star Wars droid. Despite its friendly looks, it has razor-sharp diamond metal teeth that will make short work of your herbs and spices, offering a fine, precise cut. It consists of three parts, the top is a magnetic lid, the middle has the teeth, and the base keeps the herbs you've ground safe until you're ready to use them.
Star Wars burned wooden utensil gift set
An unusual set of five bamboo tools
Made of tactile and eco-friendly natural bamboo, this five-piece set of wooden kitchen tools makes for an unusual gift. These anti-scratch spoons have Star Wars-themed imagery burned onto them. Pictures of Yoda, Darth Vader, Chewie, and Leia adorn a solid spoon, a spoon with a hole, a rounded folk, a slotted spoon, and a slotted spatula.
Star Wars pint glass 2-piece set
Enjoy a pint in a cantina glass
Once you've opened your beverage of choice with the Millennium Falcon bottle opener, you can pour it into one of these amusing glasses. The set includes two pint glasses with funny Star Wars-themed fictional companies' graphics. One glass reads "Skywalker and Son: Landspeeder Service and Repair". The other glass reads "Mos Eisley Trading Co.". Each pint glass holds approximately 16 ounces of your favorite beer.
Buy them, you should
All of these items would make a great gift for a Star Wars fan, whether that's yourself, or a buddy. Our overall staff pick, the Set of 8 Star Wars silicone ice cube molds, gets our top slot as it's an affordable and comprehensive set that offers many different uses.
If you're looking for a present with that fun, novelty factor, then consider the Light up LightSaber ChopSabers chopsticks. They are a witty and unusual option for Star Wars fans with a sense of humor.
Anyone who wants to be a bit more subtle in their choice would do well to look at the Star Wars pint glass 2-piece set. These glasses, with their imaginary Star Wars company brands, offer an understated way to show your love of The Force.
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