Play-Doh, the beloved modeling compound that has captivated generations, has its roots in an unexpected origin: wallpaper cleaner! In the 1930s, the compound was first created by Noah McVicker and his nephew Joe McVicker for the Kutol Products Company as a wallpaper cleaner. By the mid-1950s, with the decline in coal-based home heating and the rise of vinyl-based wallpapers, the demand for wallpaper cleaner reduced. Cleo McVicker, Joe's brother and a part of the Kutol team, discovered that teachers were using the non-toxic cleaner as a modeling clay in classrooms. Seizing this opportunity, they rebranded, added colors, and in 1956, introduced Play-Doh to schools and department stores. The squishy, vibrant compound soon became a household name, offering a fun and creative outlet for children (and adults) worldwide.

Since its inception, Play-Doh has inspired creative play in all that use it. With the following products, Play-Doh joins forces with Star Wars for some intergalactic fun. Check out these unique mash-ups.

Play-Doh Star Wars Mission on Endor Can-Heads Playset

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This fun Star Wars Play-Doh set uses standard size cans to create character figures! This "Can-Heads" set comes with three pots of Play-Doh, each decorated to look like a character. You'll get Luke Skywalker, a Scout Trooper, and an Ewok. The characters come with vehicles that are covered with imprinted molds to make all kinds of cool shapes using Play-Doh!

BB-8 and R2-D2 Play-Doh Droid Set

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This fun set includes three pots of Play-Doh and two Star Wars droid figures: BB-8 and R2-D2. The droids are full of molds all around the outside to make different shapes. The R2 figure includes a removable mold to make your very own protocol droid: C-3PO!

Play-Doh Star Wars Chewbacca | Grow & Cut Hair!

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This is a fun Play-Doh set featuring a figure of the Wookiee Chewbacca. You'll get three pots of clay, Chewie figure with blaster, and Play-Doh scissors. Insert Play-Doh into the figure and press the arms down to grow Chewie's hair! Use the scissors to cut and style as desired. The back of the Chewbacca figure has a cute little Millennium Falcon mold.

Updated post! First published in 2015, this post has been updated to reflect current availability and character options!

Are you ready for Halloween?  If you're looking for a great costume for your youngster to wear this October 31st, why not consider a fun and easy Star Wars themed outfit? Costumes here include onesie-style rompers with hoods or headpieces and snaps at the legs for quick, easy and mess-free diaper changes. Here are some great Star Wars costume outfits for little kids!

X-Wing Fighter Pilot Infant Costume

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With this outfit your child can dress up as one of the newest characters in the Star Wars world: Poe Dameron, an X-Wing fighter pilot for the Resistance.

C-3PO Onesie Costume for Toddlers

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Dress your little one as the iconic robot sidekick C-3PO, who will also (spoiler alert) appear in The Force Awakens.

Cute Baby Ewok Onesie Halloween Costume

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This officially licensed costume will have your little bear dressed up like an Ewok from the original trilogy! get this darling costume onesie in three different baby size options.

Infant R2-D2 Bunting Costume for Halloween

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C-3PO's best robot pal is (spoiler!) also on board for the next installment of the space saga. This cute outfit is a bunting-style robe or gown. With an open bottom, diaper changes are a breeze with this costume, too!

Star Wars Stormtrooper Toddler Romper

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Dress your little one up as one of the most iconic characters from the saga: a Stormtrooper! The outfit is comfortable for little fans to wear every day if they want!

Baby Chewy! Infant Wookiee Costume Romper

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Here's an adorable outfit for your infant to wear during trick-or-treating. The romper has an attached sash and fun furry detailing.

Adorable Obi-Wan Kenobi Infant Costume

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You can't go wrong dressing up as classic character from the original Star Wars series. Here a onesie has the look of a two-piece outfit but the snaps are still in place for quick-change action. Note that the lightsaber is not included.

Classic Princess Leia Halloween Costume

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This robe-style costume comes with a headpiece featuring the princess's iconic double side buns. No snaps needed on this one -- it's a simple tunic that can be worn over layers if needed.

5-Pack Star Wars Costume Infant Bodysuits

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Keep it simple for baby this Halloween with a short sleeve bodysuit that doubles as a Star Wars themed costume! With this purchase you'll get a set of 5 different infant bodysuits with all-over prints designed to look like Star Wars characters: Boba Fett; R2-D2; Chewbacca; Darth Vader; and Yoda.

Super Cute Yoda Infant Halloween Costume

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Dress your child up for Halloween you will. Hit on the trick-or-treat route you will be. This is another robe-style outfit with no snaps necessary.

Set of 3 Star Wars Long Sleeve Baby Bodysuits

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Here's another simple option -- costume bodysuits with long sleeves for cooler weather. This set comes with three different all-over print bodysuits designed to look like R2-D2; Chewbacca; and Darth Vader. In addition to the long sleeves, these onesies have hoods with matching prints!

 

There are plenty of Mando shirts, but what about a costume shirt of the badass ex-Shock Trooper Cara Dune? Dress up like the strong heroic character with this all-over print costume t-shirt.

This is a cut-and-sew all-over print shirt. Unlike other sublimation printing, which prints directly on a garment, this top won't print with strange white artifacts hidden inside wrinkles. The print emulates the armor and belt worn by Cara Dune as she appears in the first season of the Mandalorian.

 

Enhance your Star Wars Halloween costume with easy and lightweight accessories. Here is a list of inflatable pieces you can use to complete your costume or make it stand out without weighing you down.

1 Inflatable Mandalorian Blaster Weapon Accessory

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Enhance your Mandalorian costume with a lightweight blaster. This inflatable Star Wars weapon appears to have some bulk but it won't weigh you down.

2 Inflatable Costume Porg Shoulder Accessory

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Carry one of the little animals from Star Wars: The Last Jedi without weighing down your shoulder with this inflatable. Wear this with the comfortable attached backpack-like straps.

3 Inflatable Lightsabers: Set of 12

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You get a lightsaber! You get a lightsaber! Everyone gets a lightsaber with this set of a dozen sabers in different colors. The lightweight inflatable weapon accessories are easy to carry and light in the hand. You'll get four each in blue, green, and red.

4 Three-Pack of Inflatable Star Wars Balls

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These fun inflatables can be used as beach balls but with a bit of creativity they can also be used as costume accessories. This set comes with a Death Star ball and balls inspired by the looks of R2D2 and BB-8.