Rogue One Sets Announced!
We love Force Friday - the day that toy manufacturers litter store with the brand new STAR WARS merch, a little like Christmas for STAR WARS fans. Except we have to then wrap our own pressies. And we painfully know exactly what the receipt comes to.
(No confirmed date for the release yet. And yes, we've heard that the event will probably not be termed Force Friday by the Lucasfilm/Disney promotional team, too, but that's what it's going to get called by fans, whether Disney like it or not.)
The details of some of what you will be able to find on the shelves have been revealed on various sites yesterday (including that awesome first viral video with toys in stop motion), but LEGO have sent AEISD exclusive release info and pics of the incredible ROGUE ONE range coming soon.
Now fans can get a good look at the major vehicles of the latest installment of the STAR WARS franchise, including the sleek TIE Striker, the imposing Imperial Shuttle of major baddie Director Orson Krennic (played by Ben Mendelsohn) and the brand new addition to the Rebel armory, that U-Wing Fighter that glimpses of got fans all hot and bothered a week or so ago.
Check out this incredible collection of toys thats going to have parents clutching desperately and tightly at their wallets, very soon. (The prices listed are the U.S. RRP - U.K. prices will be revealed shortly...)
75121 - IMPERIAL DEATH TROOPER ($29.99)
Elite soldiers of the Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are the Empire’s most imposing enforcers and bodyguards! Build the trooper, grab the blaster pistol from the holster or fire the blaster rifle with spring-loaded shooter. Then put him in a battle pose and get ready to defend the Empire!
75120 - K-2SO ($29.99)
Once an Imperial security droid, K-2SO is now ready to fight for the Rebel Alliance. Build the droid, then push the button to the side to swing each arm or push it straight to swing both at the same time! The powerful K-2SO has the strength and skill to take on the Empire!
75119 - SERGEANT JYN ERSO ($29.99)
This tough Rebel soldier has everything she needs to take on the Empire. Build the figure, load the blaster rifle, put her in a battle pose and fire the spring-loaded shooter! Then grab the truncheons and turn the wheel to activate the arm-swinging battle function. Jyn Erso is ready to bring the battle to the Empire!
75156 - KRENNIC'S IMPERIAL SHUTTLE ($119.99)
When a tough transport ship is needed, Krennic's Imperial Shuttle is the perfect choice. Put him into the pilot seat, open out the thick-armor plating and seat the Death Troopers. Lower the ramp and check the blasters are secured, then arm the spring-loaded shooters and seal the hull for takeoff. Raise the landing skids, lower the wings for flight mode and set off on another dangerous mission!
75155 - REBEL U-WING FIGHTER ($99.99)
Open the cockpit and place the U-Wing Pilot in his seat. Fire up the engines and launch into the sky. Keep a lookout below with the transparent window, and when you spot the enemy, fire the front spring-loaded shooters and stud shooters mounted in the side doors. You can even fold the wings back for a bigger model!
75154 - TIE STRIKER ($89.99)
Prepare for launch with the amazing TIE Striker, the Empire’s atmospheric patrol fighter! Open the minifigure cockpit from the top or front and put in the TIE Pilot. Help the Imperial ground crew member put supplies in the rear hold and arm the spring-loaded shooters. Then adjust the huge wings and launch into the skies in search of rebels!
75153 - AT-ST WALKER ($49.99)
Go on the hunt for Baze and the Rebel Trooper aboard the All Terrain Scout Transport. Open the top hatch, load up the AT-ST Driver and move the legs to speed into action. When you’ve tracked them down, turn the wheel to rotate the top and prepare to fire the spring-loaded shooters! Can Baze and the trooper escape the advancing AT-ST? That's for you to decide...
75152 - IMPERIAL ASSAULT HOVERTANK ($39.99)
Help Chirrut battle the Imperial Assault Hovertank as it patrols the streets. This tough urban patrol vehicle has a two-minifigure cockpit and a rotating and elevating turret gun with spring-loaded shooters to target enemies of the Empire. And if the rebel forces hide out of sight, open the storage container, grab the blasters and play out your own mini urban battles!