- This week, we get a peak inside new books and comics
from "The High Republic,"
try to avoid being flattened by a new LEGO AT-AT, and more.
[upbeat music]
['90s rock music]
Ooh.
Nothing like a nice, refreshing '90s soda.
You know the one I'm talking about.
Go ahead and comment if you know what this is.
"Roger, roger."
Yeah, no, totally. Yeah.
As if.
[gasps]
Yes, PEZ!
Ah. Artooie, you should let the Wookie win.
You do not have to adjust your TV screens.
The '90s are back, and it's glorious.
But first, let's get to the news.
Earlier this week, our friends at the LEGO Group unveiled
the new Ultimate Collector Series AT-AT, and it’s enormous.
Coming in at 6,785 bricks,
the Imperial machine stands over 2 feet tall,
27 inches long, and 9 1/2 inches wide.
With spinning chin guns, a moveable head,
and a cargo bay concealing a small squadron of stormtroopers,
the set allows you to relive
your favorite moments from the Battle of Hoth.
And yes, not only does the Luke Skywalker minifigure come with a thermal detonator,
but the real star of this LEGO set is the one and only General Veers.
- Prepare to target the main generator.
To learn more about the set and read an interview
with the designers from the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm,
head to StarWars.com/ThisWeek now.
You're welcome, Veers Watch.
Today has been filled with snippets of new stories
from "Star Wars: The High Republic."
First up, we got a preview of the fourth and final installment
of "The Monster of Temple Peak: Bones of a Jedi.”
Ty Yorrick faces the crew that hired her to slay the Gretalax
and prepares to unleash a world of pain.
In the preview for IDW’s "Star Wars:
The High Republic Adventures" issue number 10,
we take a closer look then and now at Takodana.
Look at that teeny, tiny Qort with his oversized skull,
going off into a life of adventure with Master Yoda.
Flash forward and we find Qort and his friends back at the Jedi temple,
but young Qort’s mask has been shattered in the Nihil attack.
And the wait isn’t nearly over for wave three of books,
but this morning, we got our first look inside the pages
of the upcoming middle grade reader, "Mission to Disaster,"
and were reunited with Vernestra Rwoh and her Padawan, Imri Cantaros.
Ah, soak in all that "High Republic" storytelling goodness
when you flip the page to Star Wars.com/ThisWeek
for all three of these previews.
And tomorrow is Disney+ Day, celebrating the anniversary
of the launch of-- you guessed it--Disney+.
Personally, I can’t wait to watch the new documentary,
"Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett"
and find out more about the mysterious character's rise
to pop culture icon.
But only time will tell what other goodies, news, and reveals await,
so keep your eyes on the "Star Wars" social channels to find out more.
One thing we do know already is that AMC Theatres will be hosting
surprise screenings of a fan-favorite "Star Wars" movie
just to celebrate Disney+ Day.
Now, they haven’t said what they’re showing,
but I have it on good authority that it’s a little movie
about some battles in space.
Some eagle-eyed fans have taken a closer look at the run time
to make a more educated guess, but I like to be surprised.
I hope it’s the one with the "pew-pew."
Here’s a more recent history lesson.
This week in 2019, Disney+ launched in the U.S.,
Canada, and the Netherlands on November 12th,
and with it came the first chapter of "The Mandalorian."
It’s hard to remember, but the existence of the Child
had been kept under wraps so brilliantly that the character was a complete surprise
at the end of the episode, effectively shifting the tone of the story
that had been teased in the trailer and the poster art.
Here we thought we were getting a gritty tale of a lone warrior,
when really, we were about to follow a clan of two.
Look at those two. They're adorable.
[The Child whining]
That’s it for this week, but for more on these stories
and other news from around the galaxy, check out StarWars.com.
And be sure to join us right here for "This Week in Star Wars"
every Thursday.
Thanks for watching, and may the Force be with you.