The Best New Star Wars Gear for May the 4th 2026

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Since the explosion of Star Wars nostalgia in the 21st century, May the 4th has universally become known as "Star Wars Day." And, arguably, this year, hardcore Jedi and Sith have more to celebrate than usual. There's a kickass animated series currently airing on Disney+ (Maul – Shadow Lord), and a new theatrical movie about to land on May 22 (The Mandalorian and Grogu). But, with May the 4th, 2026, upon us, many Star Wars fans are probably looking to grab some new gear in celebration.

But with so much Star Wars merch out there, it’s tough to know what’s actually worth your credits. From subtle everyday wear to serious collectibles, we’ve rounded up the best Star Wars gear to buy right now—just in time for May the 4th.

Best New Star Wars Gear at a Glance

• Columbia Mandalorian and Grogu Bahama Shirt
• LEGO The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter
• Devon Izara Legacy Lightsaber Hilt 
• Star Wars: The Illustrated Universe, Limited Edition
• Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Original Soundtrack
• Luke Skywalker Citizen Watch

Best New Star Wars Gear for May the Fourth

Best Shirt For Casual Star Wars Columbia Mandalorian and Grogu Bahama Shirt

This lightweight new Bahama shirt from Columbia is perfect for the warmer months. Featuring subtle art focused on Baby Yoda and Din Djarin, this shirt doesn't scream Star Wars, but rather is a great warm-weather shirt that just happens to have a Star Wars theme.

Best Star Wars Gear for LEGO Obessives: LEGO The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter

At this point, the various LEGO Star Wars sets are legendary. But this newest one captures several eras of the franchise at the same time. The N-1 Starfighter originates in 1999's The Phantom Menace, but its popularity was rebooted in 2023's The Mandalorian Season 3. This detailed set has 1,809 pieces and comes with two minifigures. And to be clear, the difficulty on this set is 18+, so build it on your own, not with the kids!

Best Gear For Lightsaber Junkies: Devon Izara Legacy Lightsaber Hilt 

The latest Star Wars TV series, Maul – Shadow Lord, has introduced a ton of new lightsabers, as well as a ton of new characters, including on-the-run Jedi Padawan Devon Izara. Right now, you can get Devon's lightsaber hilt as a limited-edition collectible.

Best Gear For Collectors: Star Wars: The Illustrated Universe, Limited Edition

Long out of print, this 1995 book was written by beloved Star Wars and Dune novelist Kevin J. Anderson, with lush illustrations from concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. Now, in celebration of May the 4th, Anderson is offering limited editions of this book, some of which are signed. For old-school Star Wars folks, this is the find of a lifetime.

Best Gear For Record Collectors: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Original Soundtrack

One of composer John Williams' greatest achievements is the complex score for 2005's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. And now, you can experience that on a limited-edition vinyl record. This one will sell out, so get it while you can.

Best Classy Star Wars Gear: Luke Skywalker Citizen Watch

The greatest Star Wars hero of all time is easily Luke Skywalker. And though we haven't seen Luke on screen in a while, for most of us, he remains the gold standard of the entire saga. If you're looking for a high-quality Star Wars item that honors the classic trilogy, look no further than this excellent Luke Skywalker watch from Citizen.