Kohl's Has The Star Wars Stuff Fans Are Searching For

** A Geek Daddy was provided the featured products for free **

I've been a Star Wars fan since I was a six year old kid and now with all of the exciting things going on with the franchise as a dad I'm thrilled to be able to share this passion with my 6 year old twins.  My kids and I are ecstatic about Marvel's new comic book series, Disney Infinity 3.0 play sets and Electronic Arts' Battlefront video games, the second season of the popular animated television series Rebels, and of course the December 18th theatrical release of the motion picture Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens! To help us enhance the fun of these experiences, we headed over to Kohl's to get some great Star Wars apparel, accessories, and toys.

Kohl's has the Star Wars stuff fans are searching for with more than 2,000 items to choose from at its retail stores and online at www.kohls.com/StarWars.  We picked out a few outfits for my kids to help put them in the Star Wars spirit at school, on the playground, around the house, or on an outing to the movie theater.  They each brought home from Kohl's a stormtrooper costume hoodie that they can zip up and roleplay Star Wars adventures in at the park or playground.  My daughter has been really excited about going to see The Force Awakens ever since I told her that Captain Phasma who leads the stormtroopers in the new movie is a woman (played by Gwendoline Christie from Game of Thrones) so she was just as enthused about these hoodies as my son was.  He has been eyeing these hoodies for awhile now and couldn't wait to race to school wearing it the next day.

My kids also love the new droid that has been highlighted in the movie trailers called BB-8; so we also picked up for each of them a cool glow-in-the-dark t-shirt featuring the character that they could wear to go see the upcoming movie in. Plus to go along with the shirts we threw in an adorable BB-8 plush that they like to snuggle with when we're all sprawled out on the couch together watching episodes of Star Wars: Rebels on television.

Not to be left out I picked out some fan gear for myself to wear as well.  Adding to my baseball cap collection is is this New Era Star Wars Stormtrooper 9FORTY adjustable hat.  I also found this really comfortable fleece hoodie with subdued images of X-wing fighters on the front.  A guy needs to stay hydrated when he is on the go with two rambunctious kids so I grabbed a 24-oz Tervis water bottle that I can take along with us on all our family adventures.

Oh plus as a life long Detroit Tigers fan I just couldn't resist this "Let the Tigers Win" t-shirt and had to include the Hasbro electronic sound effects Chewbacca mask to go along with it!

To show off our family's Star Wars spirit we also brought home some accessories like R2-D2 and Darth Vader plates and movie themed pub glasses for our kitchen table.  My son will be dreaming about Star Wars every night in the bed set we got from Kohl's.  It's not just clothes and toys, you can find lots of Star Wars household items at Kohl's too.

We can't forget about toys though!  We have a few of those from Kohl's that the kids don't know about that my wife and I will be gift wrapping and putting under the Christmas Tree to surprise them from Santa Claus.  Santa's going to be bringing a Death Star Hot Wheels play set that is exclusive to Kohl's which includes 4 really nice diecast space ships (Millenium Falcon, X-Wing, Y-Wing & TIE Fighter) and a Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens Poe Dameron's X-Wing Vehicle by Hasbro.  OK and I'll admit it - A Geek Daddy is probably going to enjoy playing with these awesome toys as much as my kids are.

Enjoy the geeky side of life!  Indulge yourself with some fun Star Wars items to show off that you are a fan and put yourself in a good mood.  Kohl's has plenty of the Star Wars stuff fans are searching for!

Check out all the Star Wars products they have at kohls.com/StarWars.

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Star Wars Fan Creates Impressive Short Film Portraying TIE Fighter Battle from the Empire's Perspective

There was a year during elementary school where I almost missed the bus everyday because I didn't want to miss a second of a daily morning cartoon called Robotech.  Anyone who is familiar with this science fiction anime that ran in 1985 is going to want to check out this great film short created by a Star Wars fan that has a real Robotech vibe to it.  Well actually anyone who is a fan of SciFi will want to check out "TIE Fighter" because it is really good. Paul "OtaKing" Johnson spent 4 years worth of weekends creating this tremendous anime video that portrays a Star Wars space battle between the Rebel Alliance and the Imperial Navy through the eyes of TIE fighter pilots.

It's amazing when you think about it that we have the technology available now so everyday people can create on their own and post to youtube videos of a quality that in the not too distant past could have only been produced by a television network or movie studio.  Kudos to OtaKing77077 for his short film TIE Fighter that I thoroughly enjoyed!  Whether you are a Star Wars fanatic or just a casual fan of SciFi you'll want to view this great short film with Johnson's classic 80's inspired anime artwork and a rocking original soundtrack by Zak Rahman. 

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Star Wars Fans in your Life

It's an exciting time for the Star Wars franchise with the recent launch of a popular television series, Marvel debuting new comic book series early in 2015 and a new blockbuster feature film hitting movie theaters at the end of next year.  This year would be a great time to tie in to that excitement when purchasing holiday gifts for the Star Wars fans in your life.  Here are a few gift ideas that this Geek Daddy would be glad to give or receive.

Take command of the neighborhood holiday decoration contest by displaying The Dark Lord of the Sith and your own personal Death Star on your front lawn.  You may laugh but you know you want this!

FOR THE DADS

A good ball cap is a staple of most guys casual wardrobe when out and about, doing yard work, or just hanging out around the house.  New Era 39Thirty caps give the option of sporting the Rebel Alliance or Imperial banners on a stylish and comfortable hat.

Women have ear rings, necklaces, bracelets and rings but for most guys the jewelry of choice is a nice wristwatch.  $190 for a Comic Con San Diego exclusive watch where only 150 were made isn't a bad price for this Darth Vader Stainless Steel timepiece that is stylish enough that the mature adult will be comfortable donning it in public.

For those guys looking for a more sophisticated time piece but still want to show off their passion for Star Wars check out the SEIKO Stormtrooper wrist watch.  It's pricey at more than a thousand dollars but it really is incredible.

So it seems a staple of gifts for Dad are socks, ties and under wear.  If you are giving these items to a man in your life how about having fun with a Star Wars theme?

No one but dad will know that he's wearing these Darth Vader or stormtrooper socks under his suit slacks, work khakis or jeans.

Guys can wear these ties with the Rebel Alliance or Imperial logos on them with their suits and only other Star Wars fans will notice the connection on these nice fashionable pieces. 

These fun Star Wars boxers will make any geek dad smile.

If the dad in your life is going to be wearing t-shirts as part of their attire make sure it is a cool one! Can't beat this Chewbacca Photo Bomb shirt to help dad standout as the hip guy at the kids school drop-off or pick-up.

GADGETS & USEFUL STUFF

Here are some items that aren't just fun to have but also can be useful.  

We all need ice cubes!  Choose from a tray featuring some of the most popular vehicles from the Star Wars universe or a set of trays that feature some of the franchise's most memorable images.

These BBQ thongs are impressive, most impressive ... and who doesn't need a light saber flash light?!

Boba Fett is my favorite Star Wars character and I just thought this pillow case was nicely done and unique.

Who wouldn't want R2D2 as their co-pilot.  This USB charger sits in your vehicle's cup holder and charges your electronic gear while you are on the go.  A great feature of this device is it whistles and hoots just like the R2 unit from the movies. 

TOYS

For younger children this R2D2 operation game looks great to play while for older kids this X-wings Minatures Game brings the space battles from the movies to a board game.

My son and I have been collecting Hasbro's 6 inch action figure line as a fun hobby for us to do together and this Boba Fett character has been impossible to find at stores...but it is available at Amazon.com.  This line of toys provides more intricate articulation and sculpture details than the 3 inch Star Wars figures that I collected as a kid.

When I saw this LEGO AT-AT play set on display at the store all I could say was WOW! It was like I was an eight year old again and I wanted it!

My son loves the new animated television series STAR WARS: REBELS and this new Commander series of toys by Hasbro let kids play out the adventures of the show with plastic molded figures similar to the green army men of my youth.  This JEDI DUEL play set features the characters from STAR WARS: REBELS and is a must have for any kid who enjoys the show.

READING MATERIAL

With all the upcoming activity going on involving the Star Wars universe from movies to toys to books to television shows stay informed with a subscription to Star Wars Insider Magazine.

Whether you want to read these for bedtime stories, down time on vacation, or just on a lazy Saturday afternoon A Star Wars Pop-Up Guide to the Universe, Darth Vader and Son, and Vader's Little Princess are great for parents to enjoy with their little ones.

A new book titled TARKIN tells the background of the powerful villain who held Darth Vader's leash in the original Star Wars movie.  For such an important character very little has been known about him til now.  This is a must read for die-hard Star Wars fans!

George Lucas original screenplay for Star Wars was a lot different than the film that was released in movie theaters in 1977.  Dark Horse Comics recently released a graphic novel adaption of Lucas first draft titled THE STAR WARS.  An interesting visual experience to enjoy on a Kindle.

WINTER GEAR

Check out these beanies to wear when the weather is frightful.  You can be Princess Leia or R2D2 when braving Hoth like weather outside.

STOCKING STUFFERS

Encourage your kids to brush with a GUM light saber toothbrush that really glows while it cleans their teeth.  My kids have these and love them!

Build your own miniature metallic Millennium Falcon with this fun model kit from Metal Earth.

PEZ are always a great candy treat and for my kids with food allergies they are peanut and tree nut allergy safe which makes them especially great.

Everyone needs a LEGO Darth Vader flashlight / key chain ... don't they?

  Hot Wheels also has a lineup of Star Wars inspired toy cars that are a perfect fit for a holiday stocking this year.

On a final note as you are waiting for the release of Star Wars Episode VII why not go through and watch all the movies again.  Pick up the Blu-ray complete compilation and enjoy it throughout the time off you have for the holidays.

A Geek Daddy wishes everyone a happy holiday season and don't worry December 18, 2015 will be here before you know it.  Won't that be the best holiday present ever for a Star Wars fan!