Disney Is Giving Its AwesomeStar ToursToy a Fresh Coat of Paint forStar WarsDay

Last class , D23 wow collectors with one of thecoolestStar Warstoyswe’d seen in a very prospicient prison term : a monumental , 3.75″-figure - scale replication of the original drive vehicle fromStar Tours , the StarSpeeder 3000 , that could sit down 25 figures and even included a video CRT screen playing back parts of the iconic Disney ride . But if your computer memory ofStar Toursleans a little towardsits modern rejuvenation(itself closely a decade - and - a - half old now ! ) , then this weekend you ’re going to be in luck .

io9 has got your undivided first feeling at the return of the excellentStar ToursStarspeeder miniature as part of the Disney Store’sStar WarsDay offerings for May 4 this class . Except , this metre the electronically - enhanced vehicle has a brand new orange - hued paint business , reflecting it as a replica of the StarSpeeder 1000 , the cosmetic update given to the ride vehicle whenStar ToursevolvedintoThe Adventures Continuein 2011 , updating the ride experience to contain unexampled footage inspired by location from the prequel trilogy as well as the original saga .

by from the new blusher job – and a oppose new piece of music of box art revolutionize byThe Adventures keep – the miniature remains for the most part the same as the one that debuted at D23 last year with some pocket-sized changes . The ship still features seats to hold up to 25 3.75″-scaled figures ( complete with those all - important seatbelts ! ) , and a entourage of electronic enhancements , including opening door that execute the classic chime from the ride , light - up have the headlights , thruster , and cannons on the ship itself , and a 4.75″ LCD screenland house at the front of the StarSpeeder ’s inside that plays authenticStar Toursride sequence footage from theAdventures Continueiteration of the attractiveness .

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One central difference is that while the StarSpeeder 3000 playset featured a suite of vox musical phrase from the beloved originalStar Toursdroid fender , Captain Rex , the 1000 will further reflectAdventures Continueby feature lines from C-3PO , who took over in the refresh as Star Tours ’ latest unwitting pilot program . This is also reflected in the included figure , which will feature an R2 - D2 and C-3PO from the ‘ Droid Factory ’ 3.75″ figure line Disney sells in the parks , replacing the Captain Rex included in the D23 StarSpeeder 3000 waiver .

At least this meter you wo n’t have to make the trek to an case like D23 to get your hands on the vehicle this time . TheStar duty tour : The Adventures ContinueStarSpeeder 1000 drama exercise set will be available from unmediated from the Disney Storeat this linkstarting from 11 am ET/8am PT this Sunday , May 4 .

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