Feel The force With These ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Model Kits
Are you ready to feel the force? Bluefin, a Bandai Namco company that specializes in the distribution of toys, collectibles and hobby merchandise, are releasing a variety of high-detailed vehicle and character model kits ready for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Ahead of the highly anticipated release that will conclude the Skywalker Saga, Bandai Spirits Hobby will expand its Star Wars line that features an array of iconic vehicles and characters from the entire Star Wars Saga.
The upcoming releases include 3 new vehicles and 3 characters from The Rise of Skywalker.
New Character Model Kits include a 1/12 Scale diorama of BB-8 and D-0, the newest droid in the Star Wars universe, a 1/12 Scale First Order Stormtrooper, and a 1/12 Scale release of Kylo Ren.
New Vehicle Model Kits include a 1/72 Scale X-Wing featuring an R5 Astromech Droid, a 1/72 Scale kit of Poe’s X-Wing, featuring R2-D2, and a 1/144 Scale kit for the Millennium Falcon as depicted in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
The new kits are set for retail release in 2019 and will be available from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Bandai Spirits Hobby.
Check them out here!
Star Wars 1/12 Scale BB-8 and D-0 Diorama Set · MSRP: $30.00 · Available November 2019
Kit features both droids with a display base and backdrop.
Star Wars 1/12 Scale First Order Stormtrooper · MSRP: $30.00 · Available November 2019
Includes display base and F-11D Blaster Rifle, Z6 Riot Control Baton, and a Riot Shield.
Star Wars 1/12 Scale Kylo Ren · MSRP: $38.00 · Available November 2019
Includes 2 light sabers (one with in-motion effects), a hilt, cape and hood accessories.
Star Wars 1/72 Scale X-Wing with R5 Droid · MSRP: $33.00 · Available December 2019
Includes display base, seated pilot, retractable landing gear, laser effects part and a docked R5 droid accessory.
Star Wars 1/72 Scale Poe’s X-Wing with R2D2 Droid · MSRP: $33.00 · Available December 2019
Includes display base, seated pilot, retractable landing gear, laser effects part and a docked R2-D2 droid accessory.
Star Wars 1/144 Scale Millennium Falcon · MSRP: $60.00 · Available October 2019
Includes display base, seated pilots (Poe & Finn), moveable hatches and retractable landing gear.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below! Don’t forget to check out the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker right here.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker arrives in cinemas in December 2019.
James Lister is a University student in the UK, currently undertaking his Masters degree in Media & Communication. He has a strong passion for everything Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and Anime related.
