Star Wars was one of those once-in-a-generation social events that no one (even George Lucas!) saw coming. The adventures in that galaxy far, far away keep coming but nothing can beat those first few years with Luke, Han, Leia, and that big walking carpet.
Clearly merchandising was an enormous part of Star Wars’ initial success and there’s no chance that it will ever go away. And why should it? There is so much great Star Wars merch out there to satisfy most any rabid fans. It’s not simply science-fiction, it’s space opera.
For those of us who want to show off our devotion, check out these funny t-shirts available right now on Amazon. Whether it’s to celebrate May the Fourth, the next TV or film release, or to just hang out with your other nerdy friends, there is always a time to show people your rebellious side. See what I did there? Ha.
Behind every crazy Sith Force-wielder are lots and lots and lots of dedicated troopers wearing pristine white plastic armor. They don’t ask for much (heck, anything) so they deserve our full support. You can give all the stormtroopers in the galaxy what they crave with this Support Our Troops t-shirt.
They’re printed with faux weathering that looks like it just came back from a second tour of looking for droids on Tatooine. There’s also a classy illustration of the ubiquitous trooper helmet we all love so much along with some sweet-looking military stripes behind it. The shirt itself is a pre-shrunk 100% cotton men’s tee available in sizes from small to 3XL.
It’s also available in a veritable rainbow of colors. If you’re looking to match a color with your local 501st Legion costuming club, you’re in luck because this t-shirt is ready to go in 11 colors from Endor green to Mustafar lava red.
For a more feminine side of Star Wars, check out this nice “Messy Hair Don’t Care” t-shirt. Once again, the ladies’ man Chewbacca shows up to show that he’s a welcome addition no matter what party we’re talking about. And speaking of messy hair, can you imagine how long it must take our trusty co-pilot to comb out that mop? Doesn’t matter ’cause he don’t care.
The t-shirt is available in four different colors and in sizes for men, women, and kids. Fabric blend depends on which color you decide you like best. It’s lightweight and stylish with a classic fit. And the ink color looks fabulous.
That Chewbacca. What a laugh riot that Wookiee is. Nobody can photo bomb a selfie quite like he can. Like, these clowns from the Empire are trying to be all big and bad, showing off their might or whatever. Then our best pal Chewie throws up his foam finger to wreck the whole thing. Ah, memories.
This officially licensed Star Wars t-shirt features a bunch of your favorites including a couple of stormtroopers, the Sith Lord Darth Vader himself, and of course good ol’ Chewbacca. The shirt only comes in one color but it’s a nice charcoal heather to show off the Polaroid photo. It’s just the thing to wear anywhere to start some serious gutbuster laughs.
This particular t-shirt is for all you working stiffs that just can’t catch a break. Take the two poor troopers on the front of the shirt. They draw the short straw and get posted to guard duty on a planet that’s the farthest spot from any bright center to the universe. They’re ordered to look for droids. Fine.
They find a couple but they’re with some old wizard and a farm kid who wave their hands and tell them they’re not the droids they’re looking for. Come to find out, those were the droids your commanding officer (may he rest in peace) was looking for. Are you kidding me? What lousy luck.
The illustration of the troopers is top-notch and the word bubble is the perfect size for anyone walking by to get the joke. The shirt comes in men’s, women’s, and kid sizes and it’s also available in five different colors…including pink! I like the royal blue because it contrasts with the orange trooper pauldrons…er…shoulder thingies.
Speaking of which: those shoulder thingies are actually chest protectors for dirt bike riders. George Lucas needed a way to designate rank on the set of the first movie and asked the costume designers to figure something out. Twist it 90 degrees and voila! Instant commander. Or sergeant. You know, I’m not exactly sure what rank that orange signifies.
Make way for this funny Star Wars t-shirt! See, this funny t-shirt features a guitar telling a ukelele, “I am your father,” just like Darth Vader did to Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back. Get it? The guitar is big and the ukelele is a smaller version and gets shortened to “Uke” because…oh, never mind. You get the joke.
This is one of the few Star Wars t-shirts that is sized for men, women, and kids so everyone’s bound to have a better fit for themselves. Fabric blend depends on which color you get, either black, “asphalt”, or brown. I’m a fan of the brown version, myself.
Fun fact: Did you know that when The Empire Strikes Back was filmed in 1979 that only George Lucas, director Irvin Kirshner, and Mark Hamill were the only ones on set that knew that Darth Vader was actually Luke’s father? (sorry if you’re just now getting that spoiled for you)? It’s true. Everyone else involved that day was told the line was “No…Obi-Wan killed your father.” It’s like the filmmakers were practicing for modern spoiler security way, way back in 1980.
I made reference to a certain “big walking carpet” earlier but Chewie knows I’m just messing with him. This awesome Chewbacca T-shirt is a 50/50 cotton-poly blend that looks great, feels nicer, and it’s totally the thing to show off how you love the big sidekick. Officially licensed by Disney (naturally), it comes in five shades of blue and gray.
“Wookiee of the Year” is emblazoned on the front along with a classy photo of the mighty Chewbacca…and a few porgs to boot. You can pick this bad boy up in adult unisex sizes from small to 4XL. If you’re cruising down the highway in your sweet ride, this t-shirt is the next best thing to having a seven-foot-tall, two-hundred-year-old Wookiee at your side.
Clearly the Man in Black knows a thing or two about the delicate facets of leadership. And no, I’m not talking about Johnny Cash. Darth Vader leads by, well, telling you what to do. Or else. Look, the man has an Empire to run and he doesn’t have time to quibble about your shortcomings.
This funny Star Wars t-shirt reads: “Leadership. It’s about lifting people up,” with an inspirational photo of Lord Vader majestically gesturing to his many followers in a sign of Imperial might. Some people might misunderstand the image and see a fascist dictator choking out another clueless subordinate. Those people might be Rebels and cannot be trusted.
Oh, yeah, the t-shirt: it’s available in adult men’s sizes from small to 3XL and made of 100% cotton. The garment comes in basic black, heather black, and charcoal heather. It also comes in indigo heather but let’s face it: no one wearing anything other than black or very, very dark gray simply can’t be counted on to quash the Rebellion and serve our Emperor. I mean, come on.
I almost tried writing up the review of this Pew Pew Pew Funny T-Shirt in nothing but sound effects but that would have been really tough for the layperson to understand without the help of a protocol droid like C-3PO. Star Wars may be remembered for jaw-dropping visual effects but the sound design was second to none.
This 100% cotton tee comes in five different colors and many unisex sizes. Make sure you wash it in cold water and inside out, okay? It’s soft, light, and made of lighter cotton for a relaxed casual look. Plus, the neck and sleeves feature double-stitching so it’ll be ready to wear for any May the Fourth party you’re planning on attending.
In case anyone missed this detail, the droids featured on this black 100% cotton t-shirtare the ones you’re looking for. R2-D2 and C-3PO are featured prominently on the front of the shirt. If only someone at Mos Eisley HQ would have gotten more of these wanted posters out, maybe a space station the size of a small moon and a lot of good soldiers could have been saved from those pesky rebels.
And here’s another nagging question: why are there no designations for these two particular droids? Do any of the officers lounging in air-conditioned comfort understand just how many astromechs and protocol units there are just here on Tatooine? Seriously. There must be thousands of these droids stationed at any number of Imperial garrisons or commissioned on Star Destroyers. Sheesh.
Tatooine may be the planet that’s farthest away from the bright center of the universe but it’s also a location that will always resonate warmly with legions of Star Wars fans. This high-quality tee is available in several colors (all sandy neutral of course) made of 100% cotton and made in the USA.
The graphic uses dusty brown hues to make up the postcard-style imagery welcoming you to Luke Skywalker’s home planet. The craggy hills of the Jundland Wastes rise up in the background while the moisture farmhouse of Owen and Beru Lars sits in front. Two twin suns rising over the landscape complete the picture to beckon any young person toward adventure and excitement…even if Jedi crave not those things.
Every great story needs a wise old person to help the protagonists. Star Wars definitely has one and his name is Yoda. This Star Wars shirt features Yoda on a takeaway flyer like you’d see on a college campus bulletin board. On the scraps of paper meant to rip off are found many of Yoda’s words to live by. He’s not much for syntax but the message runs deep.
The shirt is officially licensed by Lucasfilm…er, I mean Disney…and it’s made of 100% cotton. There are six colors available, including navy heather, royal blue heather, black, charcoal, or basic navy. The heather navy is definitely my favorite version but I gotta ask: no mossy green as an homage to the planet Dagobah? Come on.
