Get Excited! Lego Is Releasing a New Star Wars Set, but With a Seriously Cool Twist
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Lego has been on a roll in 2019 with all of its new sets — the Steamboat Willie set being a real standout — but its newest Star Wars set might just be one of its coolest yet.
A couple of years ago, Lego released the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox, which was hands-down one of the best STEM toys of 2017. Now, the brand is expanding the line with the Star Wars Boost Droid Commander Set. Similar to the Creative Toolbox, the set will work with the visual programming Lego Boost app to teach kids to code — but this time, they'll be building droids: R2-D2, a Gonk Droid, and a Mouse Droid.
The 1,177-piece set gives your child everything they need to build each of the three droids, and through the app, they can discover each one's personalities and abilities. Ahead, learn more and get a peek at the new Lego Star Wars Boost Droid Commander set, which will be available Sept. 1 (just in time for the new movie!).
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R2-D2
R2-D2 measures over seven inches when built, and through the Lego Boost app can plot a course, receive and decode an incoming message, and assist in flying an X-Wing, among other actions. He also makes some of his signature movie sounds!
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Mouse Droid
Standing Rolling up at over 5 inches high, the Mouse Droid, through the Lego Boost app, can locate rebels, deliver messages, and more.
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Gonk Droid
Coming in at over seven-inches tall, the Gonk Droid, with the help of the Lego Boost app, can work as a load lifter, power droids, and engage in arena training, among other things.
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All 3 Droids Included in the Set
Through the app, kids can use their droids to complete over 40 missions.
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The Lego Boost App in Action With R2-D2
This is the first time the Lego Boost drag-and-drop coding will be used with a licensed product!
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