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Introducing Gift the Galaxy

By Mark Newbold

October 20, 2023

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Gift the Galaxy arrives for the next 10 Tuesdays as we count down the days to the festive season, so take a look and get some gifting ideas as the journey to turkey and stuffing begins.

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Announced this week, “Gift the Galaxy” is a 10-week celebration revealing and highlighting Star Wars toys, apparel, and more, helping fans find a gift for everyone on their list. Or if you’re a fan, maybe you’ll find something new for your own wishlist! Just visit StarWars.com/GiftTheGalaxy every Tuesday through December 19 to see the latest products featured and join the conversation on social media using #GiftTheGalaxy and #StarWars.

On October 20, Good Morning America welcomed Lucasfilm for a special segment on Gift the Galaxy, opening a larger-than-life present to unveil a stunning Star Wars-themed set and a varied collection of gifts.

Here are a selection of links to come of the items:
Loungefly STAR WARS™ Ewok Cosplay Dog Harness and matching pet accessories
STAR WARS™ Grogu Kids Apron and Mandalorian Essential Apron from Hedley & Bennett
Millennium Falcon 26oz Candle from Homesick (coming Nov 20)
Wicket Ewok Collectors Plush from shopDisney (just launched!)
Light side and dark side scent collections from Hotel Collection (coming Nov 1)
STAR WARS™ Stormtrooper Shaver from Panasonic
Complete 6-in-1 Carrier in Grogu’s Snack Attack Print from LÍLLÉbaby (coming Oct 24)
Grogu’s Great Race Racerverse Set from Mattel
Lightsaber Forge Ultimate Mandalorian Masterworks Set from Hasbro
LEGO Star Wars™ Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser from LEGO
Up to Snow Good coffee blend from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Sync Backpack in The Child from Petunia Pickle Bottom

Let’s take a look at those items.

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Check back next week for more items.

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Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host (the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015), the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.

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May 2026

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Event Details

The Mandalorian and Grogu, announced as The Mandalorian & Grogu, is a Star Wars movie that started production in 2024. Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, it takes place between the events of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Episode VII: The Force Awakens, focuses on the adventures of Din Djarin and Din Grogu, and will be a spinoff to the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The film was announced on January 9 that year on StarWars.com with a conceptual sketch by veteran illustrator Ryan Church, along with an announcement of a second season of the television series Star Wars: Ahsoka. A fourth season of The Mandalorian is also still in development.

On May 7, 2019, Disney revealed their future movie release schedule, including a set of three untitled new Star Wars films, one of which had a scheduled release date of December 20, 2024. The Star Wars Show also reported on the news on May 15. On July 23, 2020, after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was delayed to December 19, 2025. After the start of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, Disney shifted their theatrical film release slate, with the film being pushed to its current release date of May 22, 2026. A film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy occupied this release slot until The Mandalorian & Grogu was announced.

Star Wars Insider 224 revealed the initial film logo was the same as the one for The Mandalorian Season Three. In August 2024, during D23 2024, it was revealed that the film had entered production, and a new logo was revealed, in addition to a teaser that was shown to the audience. In August 2024, Sigourney Weaver revealed that she had joined the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Alongside the release of the movie, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will be updated to include a new mission featuring Djarin, Grogu, Tatooine, Endor and Cloud City, which takes place off camera from the film.

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May 22, 2026 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM(GMT+01:00)

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September 2026

tue22sep12:01 AM11:59 PMLucas Museum of Narrative Art opening ceremonyEvent ends in

Event Details

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art celebrates the power of visual storytelling. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum explores how images move us and shape our collective memory. From Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait to Norman Rockwell’s scenes of everyday life to Charles White’s portraits of dignity. Each invites reflection. Each tells a story.

Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD, the Lucas Museum is located in Exposition Park in the South Los Angeles region. The museum’s campus includes new green space designed by Mia Lehrer and her team at Studio-MLA. Inside the building, our galleries explore timeless themes—family, love, work, play, fantasy, and more. Additional spaces include two state-of-the-art cinematic theaters and dedicated areas for learning, dining, retail, and events.

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson share a conviction that illustrated stories connect people across cultures and generations. Their decades of collecting span iconic American painting and popular illustration, comics, and cinematic art.

Lucas, creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, and founder of the George Lucas Educational Foundation began collecting in college, when the only art he could afford was original comic art for $30. Over 50 years, that collection has grown to more than 40,000 works. “I could never sell my art,” Lucas says. “It just is not what I think art is. I think it’s more about an emotional connection with the work, not how much it cost.”

Hobson, in addition to managing Ariel Investments, is the former chair of Starbucks Corporation and serves as a director of JPMorganChase.

In 2010, Hobson and Lucas signed the Giving Pledge, a campaign and public promise by some of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes. The pair is committed to improving education, particularly through the arts. “We’ve always said we’re holding society’s money, which we fully intend to give back,” Hobson says. “This is how we’re doing it.”

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September 22, 2026 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM(GMT-07:00)

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February 2027

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Gift the Galaxy arrives for the next 10 Tuesdays as we count down the days to the festive season, so take a look and get some gifting ideas as the journey to turkey and stuffing begins.

1 of 5

Announced this week, “Gift the Galaxy” is a 10-week celebration revealing and highlighting Star Wars toys, apparel, and more, helping fans find a gift for everyone on their list. Or if you’re a fan, maybe you’ll find something new for your own wishlist! Just visit StarWars.com/GiftTheGalaxy every Tuesday through December 19 to see the latest products featured and join the conversation on social media using #GiftTheGalaxy and #StarWars.

On October 20, Good Morning America welcomed Lucasfilm for a special segment on Gift the Galaxy, opening a larger-than-life present to unveil a stunning Star Wars-themed set and a varied collection of gifts.

Here are a selection of links to come of the items:
Loungefly STAR WARS™ Ewok Cosplay Dog Harness and matching pet accessories
STAR WARS™ Grogu Kids Apron and Mandalorian Essential Apron from Hedley & Bennett
Millennium Falcon 26oz Candle from Homesick (coming Nov 20)
Wicket Ewok Collectors Plush from shopDisney (just launched!)
Light side and dark side scent collections from Hotel Collection (coming Nov 1)
STAR WARS™ Stormtrooper Shaver from Panasonic
Complete 6-in-1 Carrier in Grogu’s Snack Attack Print from LÍLLÉbaby (coming Oct 24)
Grogu’s Great Race Racerverse Set from Mattel
Lightsaber Forge Ultimate Mandalorian Masterworks Set from Hasbro
LEGO Star Wars™ Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser from LEGO
Up to Snow Good coffee blend from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Sync Backpack in The Child from Petunia Pickle Bottom

Let’s take a look at those items.

1 of 292

Check back next week for more items.

Tags
Gift The Galaxy

SourceStarWars.com

Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host (the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015), the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.

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