Disney UK Christmas Showcase – Gallery and Info

Today in the heart of London, Disney UK held a press/invite only event showcasing the items available this Christmas at the Disney Store (on-line and in-store), and at other UK retailers too.

Items included products from AC Worldwide, Blue Sky, Disney, Egmont, Funko, Groovy, Hasbro, IMC Toys, Jakks, LEGO, Mattel, Posh Paws, Paladone, Propel, Rubber Road Ltd, Sphero, Underground Toys, Worlds Apart, WOW Stuff, and others. Whilst the majority of products were displayed in distinct sections; Star Wars had its own section showcasing new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story products available on September 30th.

The Christmas ‘Look Book’ that everybody was given as they entered was broken down into the sections on display, which included: –

  • Disney Dozen – included the Funko BB-8 Pop Vinyl from The Force Awakens
  • My First Christmas – no Star Wars items in this section
  • Gifts for Pre-Schoolers – included R2-D2 GoGlow Pal Light from Worlds Apart
  • Gifts for Kids – this area included the Elite Series Die Cast Rey with Lightsabre, BB-8 Slippers and Rogue One Bumper School Pack from Blue Sky
  • Gifts for Teens – included Star Wars Galaxy Battle Light by Paladone and ‘Where’s the Wookiee’ book by Egmont
  • Gifts for Adults – an AT-AT Knitted Jumper from Rubber Road Ltd, as well as the Star Wars ‘Graphic Book’ from Egmont graced this area
  • Home Living – this area included the C-3PO Look-Alite by Groovy, the new BB-8 Tree Decoration from Disney, the Droids Kitchen Storage Set by Underground Toys and A New Hope Christmas Tree Bauble Pack by Rubber Road
  • Gadgets & Tech – the BB-8 Headphone Hat from Worlds Apart stood out
  • Stocking Fillers – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Book Tin from Egmont (that builds the X-wing flown by Poe Dameron), and the Stormtrooper plush by Posh Paws
  • Personalised Gifts – no Star Wars items in this section

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Other items on display in the dedicated Star Wars area included: –

  • New ‘Battle Damaged’ BB-8 with Force Band from Sphero
  • The awesome Propel Laser Battling Quadrocopters first seen at Star Wars Celebration at ExCeL in July including X-wing, TIE Fighter and Biker Scout – these have to be seen in person!
  • Stormtrooper and C-3PO Bluetooth Speakers from AC Worldwide
  • Star Wars Virtual Reality Viewers from WOW Stuff – works with compatible Android and iOS phones. Designs include Darth Vader, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Stormtrooper.
  • Disney Death Trooper Kids Costume
  • Disney Elite Series Die Cast range from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  • Disney BB-8 iPhone 6 Clip on Case
  • JAKKS figures from Rogue One in 20” and 31” scale included Jyn Erso, Death Trooper, Imperial Stormtrooper and K-2SO
  • Disney light-up Limited Edition Statue of Jyn Erso – limited to just 500 pieces
  • Rogue One Pens and Notepads
  • Disney Rogue One Deluxe Figurine Set (4” scale)
  • Disney Imperial Death Trooper Voice Changing Mask
  • Hasbro Imperial Stormtrooper Interactech figures with over 65 motion activated sound effects
  • Hasbro 3.75” Vehicles including Rebel U-Wing Fighter and Imperial TIE Striker, both with NERF features and exclusive figures of Captain Cassian Andor and TIE Striker pilot respectively
  • Hasbro R2-D2
  • Hasbro Bladebuilders Lightsbaber Sets
  • Mattel Hot Wheels Vehicles in new Rogue One Packaging
  • Hasbro BB-8 ‘Rip-n-Go’ Propulsion Droid
  • Hasbro 3.75” Kanan Jarrus as Stromtrooper figure from Star Wars Rebels
  • Disney Rogue One Backpack with hood – as modelled by Emily from Disney – thanks Emily!

As well as the Christmas ‘Look Book’ Disney gave all those that attended a goodie bag as we left. The reusable bag features classic Mickey and Minnie and inside were the following items: –

  • Plush Mickey Mouse
  • Sofia the First action figure with pet Clover
  • Plush Anna from Frozen
  • LEGO Star Wars Microfighter – First Order Snowspeeder
  • Aladdin Keyring
  • Disney USB Memory Stick
  • Finding Dory ‘Merry Christmas’ Personalised Mug
  • Finding Dory Polybag
  • Luke Skywalker X-wing Pilot Hot Wheels Character Car

Big thanks to Claire, Emily and everyone at Disney UK for putting this event together – and Vanilla for supplying the venue and food.

Note: the lighting in the Star Wars area was not great, and some images have not come out as sharp as we had hoped.

James Burns
James is an active member of the Star Wars collecting community, and is the Brand Director for Jedi News. James is also the host of the Star Wars Collectors Cast, and co-host of RADIO 1138 on the Jedi News Network.