Sphero's B-88 droid is the closest thing to a real Star Wars droid

B-88 is the rolling droid to be featured in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie. The new film, created under Disney's ownership, is introducing a whole new cast of characters as well as a droid for the new generation. The film's B-88 was co-developed with Sphero who has released an app-powered toy version of B-88. Unveiled today at various #ForceFriday toy unboxing, events, the B-88 is expected to be one of the hottest toys heading into the holidays. It will be available starting midnight tonight, if you can find one.

MSRP: $189.99 CAD

Retail Availability: Best Buy Canada, Apple, Disney and Indigo stores

Star Wars Fans Invited to join epic toy unboxing on YouTube

Star Wars: The Force Awakens products are set to be unveiled in the world’s first-ever global live toy unboxing event. Unfolding over 18 hours in 15 cities and 12 countries, the event will see highlights from the range of epic merchandise revealed in a rolling New Year’s Eve style celebration featuring top digital stars from the Maker Studios network.

“We’ve seen tremendous excitement for these new products and can’t wait to see the global reaction from the Star Wars fan community.”

“Star Wars toys have always played an important role in how our fans interact with the Saga,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “They’ve inspired multiple generations to relive the experience of the movies and to create new adventures all their own. These spectacular Star Wars: The Force Awakens products will continue that tradition.”

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Darth Vader comes to the Sony PlayStation 4 console

If you didn't think that the Star Wars promotions are in full swing, then here's another reminder. This time, Disney partners with Sony to release a limited edition Star Wars PlayStation 4 console. The gaming console itself features a large image of Darth Vader and other Star Wars logos lining the case. It also has a customized DualShock 4 wireless controller that looks similar to the villain's chest plate. This special edition bundles comes with 500GB capacity and a few gaming goodies such as Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition and digital vouchers for four other Star Wars titles (Super Star Wars, Racer Revenge, Jedi Starfighter, and Bounty Hunter). The console is coming to the U.S. on November 17. We hope it makes its way here, too. 

Source: Mashable 

Here’s the latest news about the ‘Star Wars’ universe

A new poster for The Force Awakens, the cast for Rogue One, the director for Episode IX, and theme park rides. It’s been a pretty busy presentation from Disney and Lucasfilm at the semi-annual D-23 fan event.

The new painted poster released for The Force Awakens shows some new information about the upcoming film. Created by Drew Struzan, who’s worked on the posters of the other Star Wars films and the Indiana Jones films, it shows us things like Finn (John Boyega) is possibly a Jedi as he wields a lightsaber. Also on the poster, you see Kylo Ren, Rey (Daisy Ridley), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford).

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