As part of today’s Star Wars Day celebrations, LEGO has unveiled its LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander set which consists of 1,177 pieces and creates three of the franchise’s most iconic droids – R2-D2, the Gonk Droid and the Mouse Droid which come to life using the free LEGO BOOST app; check out the promotional images and details below…
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BILLUND, DENMARK (May 4, 2019): Today,the LEGO Group unveils the latest addition to its much-loved Star Wars range – and it’s something even Yoda’s Force sense didn’t see coming. The new LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander set offers all the creativity and coding fun of LEGO BOOST alongside the chance to build three of the film franchise’s most iconic droids: R2-D2; the Gonk Droid; and the Mouse Droid.
The LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander set is the latest example of how the LEGO Group is using product innovation to help boys and girls gain vital STEAM skills like creativity, critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication– all while enjoying the thrill of playing with their favourite LEGO Star Wars characters.
Launching globally September 1, 2019 just in time to mark the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode IX, all three droids (R2-D2, Gonk Droid and Mouse Droid) are great fun to build, code and play with, and completely customisable for every child.
“These are the droids you’re looking for.”
LEGO Star Wars BOOST Droid Commander product facts:
• The set includes a color & distance sensor, interactive motor, Bluetooth (Move Hub) and 1,177 pieces – enough to build all three lovable R2-D2 robot, Gonk Droid and Mouse Droid, each coming with their own personalities, skills, and authentic Star Wars sounds and music
• R2-D2 robot measures over 7” (20cm) high and 5” (14cm) wide. LEGO Gonk Droid measures over 7” (18cm) high, 3” (9cm) wide and 6” (16cm) long. LEGO Mouse Droid measures over 5” (14cm) high, 3” (9cm) wide and 6” (17cm) long.
• Free LEGO BOOST Star Wars app is available for selected iOS, Android and Fire smart devices. Using the app, young commanders can build the droids, insert the Bluetooth-controlled Move Hub into the droid they want to see solve each of the 40+ missions, and bring it to life using the intuitive drag-and-drop coding environment.
Mission examples include:
- R2-D2:
Plot a course
Receive and decode an incoming message
Party infiltration
Assisting flying an X-wing - GONK Droid:
Arena Training
Work as a load lifter
Ready for the fighting pit
Power droids - Mouse Droid:
Thrash sweep
Thrash dump
Message delivery
Locate Rebels
