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Lego set deals are one of the best Star Wars Day deals

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Star Wars Day deals and Lego: From games to Lego towers and a vertical stand from Wicked Brick (with an infomercial release today)

According to the calendar, it’s Star Wars Day. If you don’t say the date like a normal person, you could sound like you’re saying “may the force be with you” Since this is a small part of a nerd holiday, there are many promotions and deals to take advantage of. Of course, not all of them are good deals (some are downright scruffy-looking), but we’re collecting some worthwhile ones here — ranging from video games and somewhat-relevant tech stuff to a whole bunch of officially licensed Lego.

The PC version has had some performance issues and bugs, but patches have begun to roll out. And for you PC players, if you don’t mind getting the EA Origin version of the game instead of Steam, CDKeys is selling it for $50.39 ($19.60 off).

Many sets on Lego’s site are full price, so if you don’t find that these gifts with purchase are all that appealing, then see further below for some actual discounts at other retailers.

Speaking of hardcore Star Wars fans, the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon is back down to $747.16 (about $103 off) at Amazon — which is the usual deal price it drops down to these days. This 7,541-piece kit is one of Lego’s biggest and will likely take well over 20 hours to build. Buying the UCS Falcon is like buying a geeky version of a furniture showpiece for your home. And yes, people will be jealous.

If the space that the Falcon takes up is important to you, then you may want to think about spending more money for a vertical stand fromWicked Brick, which is on a small sale for $71.74.

Wall Grogu, Echo Dot, Eero, and WIRED: Where to Find Baby Baby Yaeo, or Where to Buy Your Own Neural System?

The 17 panels in this collection can be configured to look like BabyYeo. The Big Baby Gu bundle includes 53 panels for $580, which is approximately $60 off the regular price. You can rearrange the panels to make other shapes. Nanoleaf makes some of our favorite smart light panels.

There’s also a larger “Big Baby Gu” bundle with a whopping 53 panels for $579.96 (about $160 off). That’s kind of getting ridiculous, but hey, Wall Grogu’s gotta have eyes, ya know?

You can get the new Echo Dot smart speaker and Grogu stand for only $54.98 at Amazon. Whether you or your kids find these cute or creepy may depend on your personal tastes, but it’s the same fifth-gen Echo Dot that outputs some pretty good sound for listening to music and podcasts at home. Plus, it’s your window to the world of Amazon Alexa and smart home voice controls. It’s possible to extend an Eero mesh network.

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Spectacular Star Wars Day Deals: The Consular, the Original Cal Replica, and the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

We like Otterbox Symmetry cases. They’re slim but still offer enough protection. Several Star Wars-themed cases are 15 percent off through the end of the day.

This 675-piece set is meant for ages 18 and up. It’s a bit more complex and a lot more display-friendly, compared to most of the other sets on sale today. There’s a Mandalorian helmet for the same price at Amazon, Target and Best Buy.

This 625-piece set includes three minifigures and all the bricks you need to build a TIE Bomber (and six torpedoes). People in the age range of 9 and up are meant for it.

This deal has been around for a few days, but it’s still a worthy one. The follow-up to the popular film Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is called Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This deal snags you a bonus $10 Target gift card that you can use in-store or online. The same deal is applicable for both the Series X and the Series 8.

The sale has several different sabers. The Consular is a lightsaber that is modeled after the one used in The Phantom Menace. It’s made out of aircraft-grade aluminum, features a removable emitter (the side the blade comes out of), and a removable pommel, plus it’s powered by 4 AAA batteries. You can make this one your own, with all of the different sound patterns.

Again, the percentage discount applies to a bevy of different replica weapons. We especially fancy the Original Cal Replica, which is inspired by the lightsaber young Cal Kestis wields in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The solid metal build has one end being broken like the lightsaber Cal uses at the beginning of the game. The built-in rechargeable battery is present in this one.

This box includes two mystery Pops, a mystery iron-on patch, a decal, and a pin. The shipping fees are free with the choice of in-store pickup. Shipping is free if you order over $59.

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Star Wars Day Deals at BoxLunch (Turn-of-the-Saw) and Corkcicle (Tell Them All)

What could be better than fighting for fake real estate while playing a board game with your family? The child inspired the game piece. The game pieces are replaced with options like eating a frog or Baby Yoda floating in a stroller. Outside of other cosmetic themes, this game plays much the same as the original version.

We haven’t recently covered this brand, but it’s a popular one and generally sees positive reviews around the web. Corkcicle has several Star Wars products on sale. There are so many options to choose from that I am partial to this adorable minimalist R2D2 mug. Some of the prices are on Amazon.

This discount applies to a huge range of Star Wars gear. BoxLunch is a sister store to Hot Topic. You can save on clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, toys, stickers, pins and all other items. There are over 20,000 products to choose from. You might be able to choose free in-store pickup.

We have not covered this brand before. The 30 percent discount applies automatically once you add something to your cart. If you’re still shopping for Mother’s Day, and Mom’s a fan of Star Wars, this sale is worth checking out. The Grogu Stud Earrings are $32 in the shopping cart.

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The PopSocket Dimensional 3D Phone Grip for Gamer’s Companion: A Top Pick of Wireless Gaming Headsets

It can be difficult to find reliable luggage for kids, which is why American Tourister’s products are a good choice. The child is on the front of the suitcase. There is a luggage with a telescopic handle, basic internal organization and a themed ID tag. You can find discounted Star Wars luggage here.

This is a brand-new 3D phone grip that complements the previously released Darth Vader and Stormtrooper editions. We tested the PopSocket’s Dimensionals grips, and they’re very hefty and well built. They’re not really heavy, but they have a great grip and are more about the aesthetic.

The gaming headset has a Beskar-like finish on it and a Mando design on it’s ear cups. It is compatible with nearly every console and gaming system. Read our Best Wireless Gaming Headsets guide for other top picks.

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