Star Wars fans around the world are anxiously anticipating the next film, Rogue One, and today, Disney revealed some of the first toys based on the new movie.
Disney revealed the new Rogue One toys in a unique, novel way–by tapping the talent of Star Wars fans to #GoRogue and make fan-made stop motion videos of the new toys. You can view the first chapter of the video now with subsequent chapters coming out between now and the global launch of all products on September 30th.
The team that created the film was lead by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of Rogue One toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.
Beginning September 2nd, a handful of the items from the Rogue Stories film will be available for pre-order at mass retailers, Disney Store locations and disneystore.com. The full range of new Rogue One and Star Wars products will be available globally starting on
September 30th.
In conjunction with this reveal, are the announcement of two contests. Go Rogue kicks off September 30th and is a global contest for teens and adults to create their own fan made Rogue Stories. Winning entries from around the world will be chosen by a panel including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards. Fans can enter the Go Rogue contest on StarWars.com/GoRogue. In addition to the global contest, in the U.S. and
parts of Canada, kids 8-12 can participate in a young fan version on Disney.com/MyRogueStory. Winners will be invited to Lucasfilm in San Francisco to attend a screening of Rogue One, and see their short story on the big screen.
Keep reading for more pics and details on the toys coming from Hasbro. I really want to get my hands on the Black series Jyn (I wasn’t able to snag one at SDCC 2016) and K-2SO. I also love that the new vehicles fire Nerf darts instead of hard plastic projectiles.
Star Wars 12-inch figure assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Recreate the mission to steal the plans for the Death Star in 12-inch scale! Choose between new heroes and villains from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story such as Jyn Erso, Captain Cassian Andor, Imperial Death Trooper, Darth Vader, and more. Each 12-inch figure features five points of articulation and an accessory. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
Star Wars 12-inch InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper Figure (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Experience The Galaxy’s most iconic soldier like never before with the 12-inch InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper figure that responds to how you play! With more than 65 light and sound effects and accelerometer, this stormtrooper is ready for almost anything. March him into battle and listen as the InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper leads the charge with unique sounds and phrases. Use the stormtrooper’s battle accessories to switch between blasting and flight mode. Get up close and personal with hand-to-hand combat sounds, or blast at the Rebels with a flick of the wrist. Or strap on the jetpack to unlock a library of sounds. And if the Rebels get the better of him, the InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper yells out in defeat when falling! With these features and more, the InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper surprises and brings your Star Wars stories to life like never before. Includes 12-inch InteracTech Imperial Stormtrooper figure, jetpack, and blaster. Features more than 65 light and sound effects. Requires 2 AA batteries, included. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rapid Fire Imperial AT-ACT Playset (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $299.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Lead the charge against the Rebel Alliance with the 3.75-inch scale Rapid Fire Imperial AT-ACT Playset! The AT-ACT can be controlled by remote or smart device, and actually moves its head and authentically walks into battle. Features an armored cargo and cockpit that can transport multiple figures. Open up the playset to unload cargo and send Stormtroopers into battle. This powerful vehicle features rapid-fire NERF dart cannons and comes with 3.75-inch Jyn Erso, exclusive C2-B5, and exclusive Imperial AT-ACT driver figures. Includes one vehicle and three figures. Requires 4 1.5v D batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 3.75-inch Rebel U-Wing Fighter (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Fly into battle with the 3.75-inch scale Rebel U-Wing Fighter and its heroic pilot Captain Cassian Andor! This Rebel starship features NERF dart firing cannons and adjustable wings to switch between flight and battle action modes. Includes vehicle, figure, and 2 NERF darts. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 3.75-inch TIE Striker Vehicle (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Chase down Rebel starships with the 3.75-inch scale Imperial TIE Striker piloted by the Empire’s best Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot! Recreate epic battle scenes from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with a NERF dart firing canon. Includes vehicle, figure, and 2 NERF darts. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Figure Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Bring home the adventure from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in impressive detail with Star Wars: The Black Series figures. Each 6-inch scale figure features extensive articulation and realistic character design for the ultimate collector. Characters include Jyn Erso, Captain Cassian Andor, K-2SO, Imperial Death Trooper, Director Krennic, Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader, and more. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.
