Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Movie And TV Toys

With apologies to Ewan McGregor, LOLA was the true star of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The young Leia Organa’s faithful, technological companion, LOLA gave us Batteries Not Included flashbacks while also being the bravest little droid in that galaxy far, far away.

Tony Stark’s last stand saw him use his nanotech to craft a version of the Infinity Gauntlet, banishing Thanos for good. But it came at a terrible price… For a more affordable price, you can make your own. Just be careful how you use it, okay

With James Cameron’s first, long-anticipated Avatar sequel on the way shortly before Christmas, you’ll be able to revisit Pandora with this LEGO play set. There are creatures and Na’vi warriors, but the set focuses on the first film so a gallon of water is not included.

“Michael,” we can almost hear KITT saying in his typically dry, fussy style, “I really do not see the point of racing against a vehicle that can travel in time.” “Aw, come on buddy,” argues The Hoff (for it is he playing Michael Knight), “don’t you want to have some fun?” And you’ll have fun too — just keep it all below 88 mph.

If you love Funko Pops and also Marvel – let’s be honest, there’s a fair amount of crossover there – you’ll want to count down to Christmas with a Pop per day. Spidey! Groot! Cap! They’re all in there, but you won’t know where exactly until you start opening doors.

Millennials among you might not know what a Blockbuster store was but this board game is one for the whole family to enjoy, this blends movie trivia with challenges forcing players to act out quotes and other assorted examples of brain-teasery goodness. And this version is fully updated!

With the new Dungeons & Dragons movie on the horizon next year, chances are you know at least one person on your Christmas list who yearns to go on an adventure, battling creatures and exploring strange domains. HeroQuest offers an easy entry into that world, with numerous expansions available to keep the challenges coming.

If it has long been your desire to give in to your anger and join the Dark Side of the Force… well, who are we to judge? This strategy game offers you the chance to do that, but in a safe environment, where no planets are likely to be exploderised.

E.T. might have phoned home, but we all know he needed some kids’ help to actually make it to the ship that came to collect the wayward botanist. This game allows you to play that role, aiding the little alien in his mission.

We know what you’re thinking: suspected murder doesn’t sound like the ideal starting point for a fun game, but have you ever played Cluedo? This game, based on Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, will have you figuring out what really happened in the apartments across the way. MR BODINSKI, PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!

He’s the sea-dwelling ruler of Talokan, holding a grudge against Wakanda (and the rest of the world) the size of a blue whale (he actually knows a blue whale). Namor is the antagonist of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and he can be yours in far more manageable Funko form.

I am Groot! I am Groot, I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot… I am Groot. I am Groot? Roughly translated: Groot is in LEGO form! If you love the twiggy little guy, you will buy him in adorable LEGO form with his own Awesome Mix cassette… Looks fun. Why not?

In one of Mando’s episodes of The Book Of Boba Fett, the bounty hunter received a serious upgrade to his starfaring style. This awesome new ship… Look, it comes with a tiny LEGO Baby Yoda. That’s what you really want to know, right?

Just like the classic movie, the strategy game has you making alliances, bumping off your enemies and, if you’re lucky, scarpering off to Italy. Murderous fun for the entire family. And by “family”, we of course mean… “the family”.

James Gunn really did shoot an entire Christmas special Guardians Of The Galaxy adventure. And these adorable Pops – Quill, Rocket, Groot, Mantis and Drax are ready to get into the festive spirit, even if most of them have no idea what it means. Warning: do not let them kidnap any Kevin Bacon pops.

Can you and your fellow players survive in the starship Nostromo as a deadly alien stalks you? Well, that’s for you to answer, but you’ll certainly enjoy yourself finding out. Perfect for parties, though you might want to skip any dinner party that features it.