Hornby PLC, which is a leading provider of model kits for builders, just scored a major contract as big as the empire itself. When the movies are rereleased in 3D, they will have the exclusive rights to make the models that will go along with the film. We assume this means things like the Death Star, Millennium Falcon, X-Wing and Tie Fighters, etc. In the past Hornby has had major problems with their suppliers in China and severe weather at their London manufacturing plant had caused a demand issue, which frightened their stockholders. But upon hearing the news of the acquisition of the worldwide rights to the Scaletrix Star Wars models, their stock has climbed back up. They also received the rights to Cars 2 and the London Olympics. It probably will be a bit before we actually see these on the shelf, no doubt they will wait until the first film is out in theatres which is in 2012.
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A man with a lot of time on his hands has created a 3 foot replica of the Jawa’s Sandcrawler from 10,000 Lego pieces in this do it himself project. But it’s not just about looking good outside, but it’s completely functional. It has a remote control for the movement, via the chains, as well as a crane to pick up the droids. Inside, it is equally detailed with what appears to be a very close attention to the schematics of the original vehicle from the film, including lighting. The video above is a demonstration of it’s awesomeness. They should have this on display at Legoland somewhere and hire this guy.
