The Star Wars movies have been popular for decades. The other night, while my family was enjoying one of the movies, I started to wonder what it was about the series that had such staying power. What I realized is that, at the base, the Star Wars movies are fairy tales. You’ve got good vs. evil and a princess that needs to be rescued! Add a colorful cast of characters (human, android and aliens!) and it makes sense that the movies are still delighting audiences. If Star Wars is a favorite in your house, you’re going to need to check out this collection of Star Wars costume ideas for kids that you can make yourself!