Merchandise Extends Storytelling In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Merchandise available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge plays a vital role in the overall storytelling within the land. The Disney Parks product development team was integrated with the overall project team throughout the creation of the land to ensure the retail program delivers an immersive, authentic and connected Star Wars experience.

Unique merchandise expands the fun of playing in this land, allowing guests to live their own Star Wars adventures through new story-driven retail experiences, role-play products and environments. Retail comes to life for guests as they construct a lightsaber or build a droid in authentic environments. The products deliver a level of authenticity, realism and storytelling that can only be achieved at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.* Merchandise available in this groundbreaking new land includes:


Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers**
• Guests can customize their own legendary lightsabers as they choose their paths in this immersive retail experience.
• A group known as the Gatherers ushers guests into a covert workshop packed with unusual parts and whimsical pieces collected from the far reaches of the galaxy. Under the Gatherers’ guidance, guests construct one-of-a-kind lightsabers and bring them to life through the power of kyber crystals.
• Guests select from the following lightsaber themes:
*PeaceandJustice–UtilizesalvagedscrapsoffallenJeditemplesandcrashed starships in Republic-era lightsaber designs that honor the galaxy’s former guardians.
*PowerandControl–Originallyforgedbywarriorsfromthedarkside,objects used in this lightsaber style are rumored remnants from the Sith home world and abandoned temples.
*ElementalNature–Craftalightsaberfromspecialcomponentsbornfromthe Force, such as Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones or Rancor teeth.
*ProtectionandDefense–Incorporatehiltmaterialsbearingmysteriousmotifs and inscriptions that reconnect a lightsaber’s wielder with the ancient wellspring of the Force.


Droid Depot**
• Building their very own droid is a guest experience offered at the Droid Depot. For this custom astromech adventure, guests enter a workshop stocked with stacks of parts, chips and manuals to construct their own droid, one of the galaxy’s most indispensable sidekicks.
• In this immersive retail experience, guests construct either the BB-series or R-series astromech.
• Droid parts come and go on conveyor belts as guests make choices to construct their own units.
• Once built, guests place their droids in an activation station to bring them to life, allowing the droids to be operated via remote control.***
• Droids can be further customized with personality-affiliation chips, color panels and other accessories.
• Once activated, droids may interact with other astromech droids and with certain other Bluetooth-enabled elements and devices throughout Black Spire Outpost.***
• In addition, Droid Depot offers prebuilt droids, housewares and apparel, all inspired by the design, engineering and building of droids:
*PremiumDroidActionFigures–FeaturingR2-D2,BB-8,DJR-3XandC-3PO, these hero-scale droids are loaded with interactive functionality. DJ R-3X is both a fully functional remote-control droid and Bluetooth-enabled speaker, with classic DJ sound effects.
*ColorChangingDroidsFigurePacksandPlaySet–Builttoclassic33⁄4scale, these droids are ready for an undercover mission in Black Spire Outpost.
*DroidLight-UpR2-D2orBB-8Headbands–Nodroidpartgoesunused,as these motion-activated dome headbands inspired by favorite Star Wars characters respond with lights and sound.
*DroidDepotWorkShirtsandApparel–Availablefordroidfansofallages.


Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities
• Guests will shop for mysterious and unique galactic artifacts collected by Dok-Ondar, as mysterious as many of the objects he collects. The Ithorian’s den is packed with racks and crates of items with their own stories to tell:
*LegacyLightsabers–Thiselegantweaponfromamorecivilizedageismost commonly associated with the Jedi and Sith. Dok-Ondar has collected replicas of some of the most famous – or infamous – warriors in the galaxy’s history, including Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul.
*LightsaberAccessories–Lightsaberclips,carrierbagsanddisplaystandsare used to carry or display a lightsaber when not in use.
*KyberCrystals–Attheheartofeverylightsaberisakybercrystal.Thiscrystal is attuned to the Force. Colors include blue, green, purple, red, yellow and white.
*Holocrons–TheJediandSithhavecuratedenormousamountsofinformation about the galaxy and the Force. Holocrons store this valuable data, which when paired with kyber crystals can be unlocked and accessed by the owner of these rare artifacts.


Creature Stall
• At this exotic market stall, guests will discover creatures and critters from across the galaxy. While Bina, the stall’s proprietor, is out traversing for more exotic creatures to bring into her stall, her assistants keep this storefront stocked with unique companions for her customers, who may want to take one home, including:
*KowakianMonkey-Lizard–Thiscackling,rambunctiouscreaturecomesin multiple colors and can sit on the shoulder.
*Porg–Thissmall,flat-muzzled,naturallyinquisitiveaviancreaturehailsfromthe cliffs of secluded Ahch-To. Watch as it chirps and flaps its wings.
*Loth-cat–AmemberofthetookafamilyandnativetoLothal,thisfelineisa small, temperamental creature. While at times friendly, it is still a capable hunter with sharp teeth.


Black Spire Outfitters
• At this colorful apparel shop, guests can find outfits for a galactic adventure, selecting from stylish, functional clothing suitable for many occasions and worlds:
*Robes–InspiredbythosewornbyAnakinSkywalkerandObi-WanKenobi, these are available in both brown and black, and are sized for all.
*Tunics–Oftenwornunderrobes,theseareavailableinbothneutralandblack, and are sized for all.
*Belts–Availableinavarietyofstylesandcolorsandsizedfromyouththrough adult, these are the perfect accessories for wearing a lightsaber hilt.


Toydarian Toymaker
• No traveler to Black Spire Outpost will want to return home empty-handed. In this whimsical shop, guests may browse for handcrafted toys and collectibles from the busy toymaker, Zabaka the Toydarian:
*ArtisanPlushCharacters–Famousiconsofthegalaxyarebroughttolife through stylized plush, including Yoda, Chewbacca, Ewoks and many more.
*Games–Withfunforallages,shopperscanchoosefromCardsofSabacc, Dejarik, Chance Cubes and more.
*Vehicles–Famousvesselsofthegalaxyarecraftedinmaterialssuchaswood and metal.
Jewels of Bith
• A must-stop destination for local goods and tiny treasures, this shop offers a wide variety of souvenirs and gifts for tourists wishing to commemorate a visit to Batuu:
*BatuuanCoolingFan–Staycoolonhotdayswiththishand-heldfaninspired by the moisture vaporators of Tatooine.
*GiftsofBatuuandBlackSpireOutpost–Apparelanddrinkwarefeaturingthe sights and graphics of this remote planet and its most heavily populated village.
First Order Cargo
• The First Order recently arrived in Black Spire Outpost and established a post to win the hearts and minds of locals and tourists alike. Guests can show their support by purchasing clothing, gear and other accessories:
*Accessories–FirstOrder-brandedcaps,pins,patchesandothergear.
*ToysandVehicles–ModelsandmetalreplicasoftheFirstOrder. Resistance Supply
• Members of the Resistance set up a secret makeshift post where guests can join the cause to defeat the First Order by stocking up on essential gear and supplies to prepare for their next mission:
*Accessories–Resistance-brandedcaps,pins,patchesandothergear.
*ToysandVehicles–ModelsandmetalreplicasoftheResistancefleet.
*ResistanceMRE(MealsReadytoEat)–On-the-gosnacksforResistance fighters.

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