First , there was theeBay leaks , and then , the packaging . But now we can confirm that The Force Awakens ’ inevitable merchandising Tsunami is beginning a little to begin with than expected , with a plethora of Stormtrooper toys hitting the rule next month . Star Wars fans , quick your billfold !
Entertainment Weeklyhave discover three Stormtrooper - themed toy that will be at the convention : First up is Lego ’s buildable military action figure , coming in at 9 inches tall and part of the company ’s new Star Wars describe ofbuildable toy . The figure will only be on showing at Toy Fair , alongside a life sentence - sized First Order Stormtrooper build out of traditional Lego brick , forward of it put out on January 1st , 2016 :
Interestingly the 2d one is a Stormtrooper inspired Hot Weels toy , which is basically a black and white sports elevator car toy but who cares there ’s a stormtrooper on the box aaaaaaaah marketing :
I actually do quite like the piffling back talk - grillwork on the front still being there . That ’s gracious . There ’s no word on pricing for the vehicle , but EW added that it would be joining Hot Wheel ’s Star Wars line at the show , so you ’ll presumably be able to buy it .
But I ’ve saved the best for last — even if some of the luster is taken off by the leak , it ’s still gorgeous to see : Hasbro ’s first The Force Awakens Black Series soma .
The First Order Stormtrooper , who will descend in SDCC - exclusive promotional material ahead of its normal release on September 4th , is in the 6 - column inch scurf and total all over with two blaster . retail for $ 25 , the toy will be sell at the formula , with a limited number then going on sale on HasbroToyShop.com afterwards for lover who ca n’t make it to the show .
The idea of a new Star Wars movie was a bit fugacious in my mind for a while , despite seeing trailers for it . But with actual toys shoot down ? Now it feels like it ’s happening . Oh , my poor , vulnerable wallet .
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