Moichendisin’! Disney looks set to start making some serious coin on Star Wars this year, when Episode 7: The Force Awakens in December. And that’s a brilliant date for a Star Wars movie to release. Why? Because Star Wars is the kind of franchise that was built on merchandising.
Toys! LEGO! Costumes! Star Wars branded flamethrowers! Kids are going to go mental this Christmas. Star Wars toys can also be a great investment, which is something that I tell myself every night as I star at my box of mint-on-card Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, and wait for the market to reward meesa. One day, one day…
Disney is already looking at making around $500 million in profits from toy sales this year from Star Wars, so clearly people do want the merch. Over the last couple of days, a ton of new Star Wars toys were unveiled. From your usual assortment of action figures to some very cool LEGO, there’s a lot that I want. But easily the most sought-after item already, is the Sphero BB-8.
A remote control version of a droid that looks set to eclipse the popularity of C3PO and R2D2? I want in on that. I’ve put together a gallery of all the cool stuff on the way. Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I need to go see if I have cash for a Kylo Ren costume.
Yes, the Force has indeed awakened, in my bank account. Which is now going to be so empty, that it very much is the dark side.
Last Updated: September 4, 2015
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 13:36
DOLLIES! STAR WARS DOLLIES!
Corrie
September 4, 2015 at 14:26
Ahem they’re called Action figures
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:50
Well, just because D will be upset if no one posts this:
Corrie
September 4, 2015 at 14:53
I believe have yet to watch this movie…sigh shall be done this week
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:57
…. you… what…. but…
Corrie
September 4, 2015 at 15:10
Yeaaaaah……..
Admiral Chief Returns
September 4, 2015 at 13:41
O_O
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 13:43
Seems like pimps have switched to making toys.
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 13:54
My son is gonna lose his frikken mind!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:03
uh huh. “my son”
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 14:07
Of course!
Once he see all my cool new stuff he will lose his frikken mind.
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 14:36
Now that is a great answer. :
Kromas untamed
September 4, 2015 at 13:59
Wallet …. were home.
Ragnar The Vengeful
September 4, 2015 at 14:23
SPACEBALLS!!!!!
Johann
September 4, 2015 at 14:24
I need that droid!!!!!
Marc O Polo
September 5, 2015 at 14:34
Me first!
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 14:24
Star Bores…
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 14:36
Hey. There is room enough for everybody here. Including me. And you. And Rince. And Alien Trevor. Normal Trevor too.
Star Wars is cool, in a completely different way to Star Trek. Which is also cool.
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 14:37
Annie.
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 14:39
Hair.
We are playing the Broadway musical game?
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 14:41
Nope. We are playing the “How many ways can a Twitter personality commit suicide” game
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 14:43
Crap. Is this like a knife to a gun fight sort of thing?
AND, I am outta here, got a meeting to completely stuff up and, more than likely, sabotage.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:52
Well if it goes badly just remember that tomorrow there’ll be sun.
Corrie
September 4, 2015 at 14:29
What in the force is this?
When has there ever been cars in Star Wars?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:33
It’s the Darthmobile? O_o
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 14:35
Looks more Cylon-y
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 14:48
Then it should be silver, or maybe that’s because it’s made by Ford.
Corrie
September 4, 2015 at 14:41
I have never seen a darth be like I’m going to take my koenigsegg looklike for a drive?
I mean really disney, can’t you guys just make PEZ dispensers or a mask that makes you talk like Vader
The D
September 4, 2015 at 15:18
It’s the new Kylo Renault.
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 14:35
The Falcon? Oh man.