Officially in Development: Star Wars Episode 7 Toys.
Yakface reports that the first of several toys for Star Wars Episode VII are officially in development.
A recent video from the official Star Wars YouTube channel has shown a bit of behind-the-scenes footage in creating new action figures. However, there’s one shot that briefly shows something of interest – an as-of-yet unnamed Episode VII character is in development.
Yakface goes a bit into more detail:
Looks like product development at Hasbro for Episode VII is in full swing as seen above in this screen shot from the Speeder Bike development video release earlier today. While nothing is spoiled in terms of character name, you can see that is a product labeled “SW E7 secondary hero battler”.
It goes without saying (but I will anyway) that Hasbro has been in “Episode VII mode” for a while now, the purpose of the post is to show the actual, observable “proof” that development has commenced.
Does this tell us anything about the movie? Short answer: no, nothing new. The Mystery Box prevails once more. Long answer: maybe; word on the street is that this is meant to be John Boyega’s character. Want proof? Have the word of Pete Morrison of Rebels Report:
I know you are shocked but it looks like @JBoyega is getting an action figure #SecondaryHero #EpisodeVII pic.twitter.com/jpmSRsHayC
— Pete Morrison (@PeteMorrisonLR) September 12, 2014
Bill Rawley, the guy who worked on the Scout Trooper Black Series toy, is apparently working on a supporting hero character. Everything we have heard so far has indicated that John Boyega is playing a former Stormtrooper who ends up being one of the leading characters in the film. Coincidence? Maybe – but we would have just actually learned of an indirect confirmation of that rumor. (via The Cantina)
Every bit of Star Wars information counts, and we’ll be sure to keep you covered.
Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.
Secondary Hero is my favorite character. Can’t wait.
i heart secondary hero
Does that title suggest Daisy will likely be the ST’s protagonist?
If this rumor/presumption is correct, then yes.
Of course she’s a protagonist… the big question is: is she the MAIN protagonist?
No kidding. What do you think I meant?
Guess we know what kind of storm trooper Boyega is now.
The Secondary Hero and his Sidekick, the Movie Extra. These two will kick some Sith asses.
That Biker Scout leg doesn’t look right to me. It would put me off buying.
This is exciting news. Generally, the real spoilers are released when Hasbro leaks their toy schedules.
@Pomojema
Uhhh…. the guy says in the twitter comments that “Secondary Hero” being John Boyega was meant to be a joke.
Remember I live 2 blocks from the building In the video 😉
All this info over the last few weeks about daisy, John and mark but nothing about carrie and nothing about harrison for a few weeks. Have harrison and carrie just got walk on roles? I’m sure it’s more than that but it is strange we don’t get much “inside info” about the characters they are playing in episode VII.
Then again we’ve not really heard much about the other actors either other than Adam, who seems to keep doing interviews for various magazines!
Maybe JJ is using Daisy, John and Mark to shield details on the other actors. Seems to be working out just fine.
Amazing how easy it is for JJ/Disney to con people – so many willing to believe that all these ‘leaks’ are genuine.
They’re most likely misinformation or misdirection. Don’t fall for it!