| The BIG ONE! |
| Written by James Tomlinson | |
| Monday, 25 August 2008 | |
 If times were as tough as some folks say, this goliath that hearkens back to days of Toyland Yesteryore, where retailer planograms regularly included big box items such as this, well -- would we be seeing this one in stores? Well, we are seeing it, and times look extremely good for Star Wars collectors and enthusiasts.This Millennium Falcon is scaled to accommodate the included exclusive figures of crewmates Han Solo and Chewbacca, and it’s got more features than a fully loaded Abrams tank. This one’s on every Star Wars fans wish list, if they don’t already have it in their Star Wars display at home. And it’s likely the centerpiece of that collection, at over 2 feet long!  Updating the fan-favorite Millennium Falcon for the first time since its introduction in 1979,
Hasbro has launched the largest Millennium Falcon toy ever to run contraban across the galaxy. The new Star Wars Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon
includes electronic lights and sounds, and is approximately 30% percent
larger than the original 1979 version of the toy produced by Kenner Products.According to a Hasbro press release, last year the toy’s steel production mold used to create hundreds of thousands of Millennium Falcon toys suffered a crack that rendered the tool damaged beyond repair. When creating a new mold, Hasbro used the opportunity to improve its toy’s play value by increasing the ship’s size (which now accommodates 18 action figures, sold separately) and adding authentic lights and sounds, making this the most exciting Corellian freighter in the galaxy.  “We’ve always wanted to make a bigger Millennium Falcon," said Derryl D. DePriest, director of marketing for Star Wars at Hasbro. "When we literally “broke the mold” we seized the opportunity to fulfill ours wishes as well as the fans. Legions of young Star Wars fans have grown up playing with the original Millennium Falcon toy,” said DePriest. “In designing the new MILLENNIUM FALCON for a new generation of fans, Hasbro’s design team succeeded in adding new features that will both excite kids and thrill our devoted collectors,” DePriest added. The new Star Wars Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon landed at retail early this month, with an approximate retail price of $149.99.  |
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