Epic vintage Star Wars cake pans & candles from the 80s that kids went wild for

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In the early 1980s, Wilton rolled out a batch of Star Wars cake pans that turned ordinary birthday cakes into mini blockbusters. Inspired by The Empire Strikes Back, these pans featured characters like Darth Vader, R2-D2 and Chewbacca, and came with step-by-step decorating guides to help even beginners bake up a galactic treat. It was one of the first times fans could bring Star Wars home in such a hands-on, creative way.

Along with the pans, Wilton also released molded Star Wars candles that doubled as party decorations. Each one featured a character from the movie and came with number inserts for ages 1 through 6, plus a few themed messages. Whether perched on top of a homemade Darth Vader cake or just set out on the party table, these little figures added a fun finishing touch for any Star Wars fan.

Below, check out the vintage merch and scroll on for Star Wars cake-baking products you can buy today.

Shaped pans and candles from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

From a galaxy far, far away… Wilton brings you exciting shaped pans and candles from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

NEW! The villainous Darth Vader and loveable R2-D2 Pans have arrived! Each one-mix, shaped pan of fine quality aluminum includes complete decorating instructions.

NEW! Star Wars Cake Candles… planetary friends and foes alike will make any cake a cosmic adventure. These authentically-detailed, molded characters are great party table accents, too!

Choose from Darth Vader, Chewbacca and R2-D2. Each has insertable age numbers, 1 thru 6 and messages. 3-1/2 inches high.

FantasyBear Star War Shaped Mold,Set of 8 Silicone Flexible Molds for Star Wars Lovers Robots...

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Wilton Star Wars cake decorating kit: R2-D2

Includes: Shaped, reusable baking pan and decorating tools

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EMES Falcon Starship Silicone Cake Pan Chocolate Jello Mold

Falcon cake pan
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Fun and easy to use

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Bestseller No. 2

Lightsaber Happy Birthday Cake Topper - Space Party Decorations With Lightsaber

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