While Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disneyland gets a lot of attention from Star Wars fans and people visiting the theme parks, true fans will know the appeal of Star Tours, the Star Wars spaceship simulator ride.
And now, Star Tours is getting the ultimate homage with one of the coolest, most technologically advanced toys out there. You can now own your very own Starspeeder 3000, the acclaimed cruise ship, as a toy model. Better yet, it's modeled after the attraction's original vehicle that opened in 1987 (a long, long time ago).
Disney also went the extra mile to provide a button that opens the doors so guests can climb aboard, an LCD screen that replays moments from the ride, and arguably the most important part: Captain RX-24. R2-D2 is included on the ride, but the 25 seats are designed for 3.75-inch figures so you can bring other Star Wars toys along for the ride.
The details on this high-tech toy also extend to the Starspeeder 3000's exterior, with thrusters and barrels that light up with matching sounds. It's likely the best recreation of the attraction in its original form, and fans of Star Tours at Disneyland or Disney World who ever wanted to bring the attraction home now have it in this collectible. You can check out a quick video of the included collectible set below.
Considering all 25 seats on board have working seatbelts and the screen works, allowing your figures to relive moments from the trip, you can get a lot of mileage out of this. Still, if you want it for display (this is a collector's item, after all, limited to 3,000 pieces), it comes with a light-up stand that positions the Starspeeder in a cool orientation.
The Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 vehicle play set will be seen in person for the first time at Disney’s D23 2024 event, currently taking place in Anaheim, California, just down the road from Disneyland. This is the ultimate fan event, and we’re looking forward to more Star Wars news, including shows, future movies, and other toys or collectibles, as well as news about Marvel, Disney Plus, and of course, Disney Parks. Rumor has it that we’ll finally hear about a possible expansion at Disney World.
While you can purchase the Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 Vehicle Playset in-person for $300 USD, it will also be available online at the Disney Store beginning August 12, 2024 at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. The collectible playset is priced at $300 and will be limited to one per customer, with a total of 3,000 for sale. To make the checkout process a little easier, you can use the handy box above to browse, create an account, and save to your wishlist.
First look at the Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 vehicle set in the D23 Marketplace at #D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. @DisneyD23 pic.twitter.com/NuNxd2Ysg8August 9, 2024
It has certainly piqued my interest, and chances are if you have fond memories of riding Star Tours, perhaps the original attraction in 1987 at Disneyland or the more modern version in Anaheim or Disney World, this is not one to miss.
Still, the Disney Store is hosting other D23 2024 releases at a variety of price points, including a talking Captain RX-24 action figure that lights up for just $34.99. That and other items will also go on sale at 8 a.m. PT on August 12, 2024, and you can see the full collection of items debuting at the fan event (Star Wars and other franchises like Marvel and Mickey) included here.
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