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A newStar WarsLEGO set will allow people to build up and program their own droids . Along with the Force , lightsabers , and theMillennium Falcon , droids are among the most iconic element of the intact dealership . As many will call in , none other than C-3PO and R2 - D2 do as audiences ' gateway into the extragalactic nebula far , far off , kickstarting the original film with their daring outflow off theTantive IV . Since then , droids have been a serial publication staple ; Artoo and Threepio will be the only characters to come along in all nine episodes of the Skywalker saga , and the likes of BB-8 , K-2SO , and L3 - 37 continue theStar Warsdroid legacy .
MostStar Warsfans would sleep with to have a droid companion , and given the advancement in engineering , Lucasfilm ’s licensing partners have come somewhat nigh to the real thing . During the build - up to 2015’sThe Force Awakens , there was much buzz surroundingSphero ’s app - enabled BB-8 , which had the power to interact with its surround . Sphero has added to their seam in the year since , and now LEGO is getting in on the sport with an innovative product of their own .
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Today ( incelebration of Star Wars Day ) , LEGO unveiled theStar WarsBOOST Droid Commander . The set contains 1,177 pieces so devotee can reconstruct R2 - D2 , the Gonk droid , and the Mouse droid . catch a unretentive teaser TV showcasing the kit in the space below :
BOOST Droid Commander will be available on September 1 , 2019 and costs $ 199.99 . That ’s a hefty price for one LEGO set , but it vocalise like it ’ll be worth it . Through the spare LEGO BOOSTStar Warsapp , mass will be capable to programme their droids and send them on 40 different missionary station . Among the highlights are the inclusion body of reliable motion-picture show sound and motion , nominate this unlike anyStar WarsLEGO set that ’s been released before . What makes thing even well is that each droid has its own individual set of deputation , permit for nice miscellany . For example , R2 - D2 can pick up and decode messages , while the Mouse droid can sweep for trash and locate Rebels . It seems as if this set will keep fans meddling for a while as they explore the legion possibilities .
With a September release date , LEGO is begin a jump on the competition this vacation shopping time of year . Interestingly , BOOST Droid Commander tally shelf abouta month before Triple Force Friday , the event that sees a overplus ofStar Warsmerchandise amount out . LEGO most assuredly has some products planned for that ( namely someThe Rise of Skywalkertie - in lot ) , but they could n’t wait to share BOOST Droid Commander with the earth . Just by strike a quick glimpse at it , it ’s easy to see why .
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