Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Rebels Podcast! Join Mike and Matt as they discuss all the latest news about the Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels! In this episode, we talk characters, setting and everything else we know so far about Star Wars Rebels! All that and more on this episode of The Rebels Podcast! Welcome to the Rebellion.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Rebels Podcast! Join Mike and Matt as they discuss all the latest news about the Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels! In this episode, we talk characters, setting and everything else we know so far about Star Wars Rebels! All that and more on this episode of The Rebels Podcast! Welcome to the Rebellion.
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(Update: Lucasfilm has sent us some more info on Zeb, as well as two new images.)
The newest official reveal video of the heroes of Star Wars Rebels has been announced today, and this time it’s for Zeb Orrellos! IGN has the exclusive first look at the character, where it’s revealed he will be voiced by Steve Blum, who has worked on a lot of different animated series and videogames. Below is the announcement video and some info about Zeb from IGN ansd Lucasfilm:
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Every team needs a tough guy. Introducing Zeb, the (smart) muscle of the Ghost crew from Lucasfilm’s upcoming animated series Star Wars Rebels. He is revealed for the first time in this video, featuring concept art, clay sculpts, and final renderings of the character, in addition to creator interviews.
Zeb is a well-trained honor guard and is highly educated, according to executive producer Dave Filoni, which juxtaposes his brutish, alien appearance. He’s voiced by Steve Blum, who says, “He’s got a bit of a chip on his shoulder, hates Chopper and is starting to build a relationship with Ezra, begrudgingly.”
Zeb’s favorite pastime: beating up Stormtroopers, or bucket heads, as he’s heard calling them. He’s an agile fighter, using his hands, feet, and acrobatics. But there is more to Zeb than pounding Imperials. “It’s just going to be exciting to develop him and his bizarre new species,” says Filoni, “and to explain to the audience where he came from.”
Zeb is a tough, seasoned and very intelligent member of the Rebels crew. As for what Star Wars alien race Zeb is, you’ll learn more about that on the series, because Zeb comes from a never before seen species – though big Star Wars fans will recognize Zeb’s basic look. Star Wars Rebels executive producers Dave Filoni, Greg Weisman, Simon Kinberg and their collaborators are taking a major influence from the beloved work of Ralph McQuarrie on the original Star Wars trilogy, including tons of early concept art McQuarrie did for the films, and Zeb’s appearance is heavily influenced by McQuarrie’s initial ideas for what Chewbacca might look like. Though rest assured, Zeb had an attitude and demeanor all his own…
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Much like it was speculated, Zeb is indeed going to be the Chewbacca character of the group, and is indeed based off the early Ralp McQuarrie designs. But Zeb looks like he’ll do more damage to Stormtroopers than we saw Chewie do!
Four characters down, two to go. We’ll see if we get the reveal videos for Sabine and Hera within the next for days, but for the full article on Zeb, head on over to IGN.
(Update: You can now see a video of Freddie Prinze Jr talking about Star Wars Rebels at the Diseny presentation.)
Today at Toy Fair 2014, Disney held the final press conference of the event where they showcased all of their different properties, including Star Wars Rebels that featured an appearance by Freddie Prinze Jr, the voice of Kanan. Newsarama was able to attend the presentation and provide some highlights of what Freddie Prinze Jr had to say, as well as provide a new image that was shown featuring all the main characters of the show.
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Freddie Prinze Junior took the stage with two Stormtroopers to talk about the new toys. After looking at the LEGO “Ghost” ship, Prinze said that when he went to the audition, he didn’t know he was going in for a Star Wars show.
He walked in the door and said “is this ___ing Star Wars? You guys have to give me a minute” and left the room, collected himself, then came back in for the audition. His excitement about the show is palpable.
They shoot Rebels all together, Prinze said. They have about half of season one done now, and he said “when there’s a week we don’t record, I’m bummed out. I jones for it!”
Prinze did joke that they call Stormtroopers “Bucket heads” on the show, then did a Jedi Mind trick on them on stage saying “I’m not the Rebel you’re looking for” before leaving the stage.
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Love the image revealed there, and love hearing the enthusiasm from Freddie Prinze Jr about the show, as it definitely sounds like he’s having a lot of fun working on the series!
And here’s the second Star Wars Rebels teaser titled, “Ignite”!
Here’s the first new teaser trailer for Star Wars Rebels titled, “Spark”!
Thanks to a tweet by Justin LaSalata from Jedi News, we now have our first look at some artwork of Hera Syndulla that isn’t of a LEGO figure.
No other details have been revealed about the character yet, but with this image, we have now gotten a good look at all the main heroes of Star Wars Rebels from Toy Fair 2014. Now we just need to know more details about them!
Yesterday when images from Toy Fair showed a new female character who was wearing Mandalorian armor, a lot of speculation was going on as to who was under the helmet. A lot of that speculation was that maybe Ahsoka was the character wearing the armor, but now that theory can be put to rest, because Jedi News was able to get some more images of the character from Toy Fair, and this time without her helmet. The character’s name is Sabine, and looks to be another brand new character for the series. Here are those new images of Sabine from Jedi News:
No other info about Sabine has been revealed, as she has yet to be officially announced. But she is definitely a new character I can’t wait to learn more about, as having a main character wearing Mandalorian armor is really cool, and it just makes me wonder about what her back story is. Is she a true Mandalorian? Or someone on Lothal who just happened to get their hands on some of their armor? We should hopefully find out soon, as maybe she’ll be featured in one of the new teaser trailers set to premiere tomorrow. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date as more information about the character develops.
We got some great looks at the new toys for Star Wars Rebels earlier today from Toy Fair, but now Hasbro has put out the official press release for both the Star Wars Rebels line, and the Star Wars command line. You can check out the long press release below, which details everything we can expect to see on store shelves for Star Wars Rebels, as well as their prices:
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STAR WARS® REBELS AND STAR WARS® COMMAND 2014 PRODUCT INFORMATION
The STAR WARS saga gains a thrilling new chapter in 2014 with the release of STAR WARS REBELS, an all-new animated series set in the largely unexplored time period between EPISODE III and EPISODE IV. To celebrate this groundbreaking new series, which follows the motley crew of the starship Ghost as they struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Hasbro is launching two exciting toy lines in 2014.
The STAR WARS REBELS line features a wide range of action figures, vehicles and role-plays toy directly based on the animation, and includes Rebel heroes like EZRA, KANAN, and ZEB as well as evil villains like the INQUISITOR and AGENT KALLUS.
The brand new STAR WARS COMMAND line lets kids finally take command of the greatest battles in STAR WARS history! Kids can pit huge armies of collectibly-sized figures and vehicles against each other to determine the fate of the galaxy! And, for the first time ever, kids can harness the power of the FORCE to launch a STAR DESTROYER into battle with the wave of a hand. Combining classic army play with collectability and innovative action features, STAR WARS COMMAND puts control of the STAR WARS saga in kids’ hands like never before!
The 2014 STAR WARS REBELS and STAR WARS COMMAND lines from Hasbro include:
STAR WARS® REBELS
Action Figures & Vehicles
STAR WARS® REBELS SAGA LEGENDS 3.75-INCH Action Figures
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $5.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The cast of the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS comes to life in toy form in this line of new Hasbro action figures! Each STAR WARS REBELS SAGA LEGENDS 3.75-inch action figure includes five points of articulation and show-accurate accessories. Choose from all new STAR WARS REBELS characters like EZRA, INQUISITOR, and KANAN as well as other iconic characters from the STAR WARS saga! Each character sold separately.
STAR WARS® REBELS MISSION SERIES 3.75-INCH Action Figures
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $9.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Team up characters or pit them against each other with these awesome 2-figure packs, featuring heroes and villains from the STAR WARS saga and from the new animated series, STAR WARS REBELS! Each pair of figures highlights an epic rivalry or a classic partnership. Each pack is sold separately and includes two figures with five points of articulation and accessories.
STAR WARS® REBELS 12-INCH HERO SERIES Action Figures
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $9.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Standing at 12-inches tall, these large-sized action figures feature classic STAR WARS characters as well as all new heroes and villains from the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS like EZRA and AGENT KALLUS. Each 12-inch figure features a great size and play value at a fantastic price. Each sold separately.
STAR WARS® REBELS 12-INCH HERO MISSION SERIES Action Figures
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $14.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Standing at 12-inches tall, these large-sized action figures feature characters from the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS, ready for battle with deluxe armor, accessories and weapons. Each 12-inch figure features a great size and play value at a fantastic price. Characters include KANAN and the INQUISITOR, each sold separately.
STAR WARS® REBELS 3.75-Inch Vehicles
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $24.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Build your galactic fleet with iconic STAR WARS vehicles as well as all-new ships from the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS like the PHANTOM and the INQUISITOR’S TIE ADVANCED PROTOTYPE. These 3.75-inch scale, exceptionally detailed vehicles are compatible with 3.75-inch STAR WARS REBELS action figures (sold separately). Each sold separately.
STAR WARS® HERO SERIES X-WING FIGHTER Vehicle
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $39.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
One of the most iconic STAR WARS vehicles of all time, in a totally new scale that has to be seen to be believed! The massive STAR WARS HERO SERIES X-WING FIGHTER is ready for even bigger battles, and is sure to become a collection centerpiece for kids and collectors alike!
Role Play
STAR WARS® REBELS Masks
(Ages: 5 & up/ Approximate retail price: $9.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Now kids can become their favorite STAR WARS characters, as well as new heroes and villains from the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS with these role-play masks, each featuring authentic styling! Choose from characters like DARTH VADER, STORMTROOPER, EZRA, and the INQUISITOR, each sold separately.
STAR WARS® ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABERS
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $19.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The LIGHTSABER remains the quintessential weapon of JEDI and SITH across the galaxy. Hasbro’s STAR WARS LIGHTSABER lineup offers young PADAWANS a thrilling STAR WARS role-play battle experience based on both the films and the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS, featuring light-up color blades and battle-clashing sounds. Choose from YODA, DARTH VADER and an all-new KANAN LIGHTSABER, each sold separately. Requires three AAA batteries. Batteries not included.
STAR WARS® EXTEND LIGHTSABERS
(Approximate retail price: $9.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: Spring 2014)
The LIGHTSABER is the ultimate weapon of the heroic JEDI and sinister SITH! The STAR WARS EXTEND LIGHTSABER toy offers young PADAWANS a chance to feel like a real STAR WARS hero! With the slide of a button and flick of the wrist, the realistic LIGHTSABER toy extends and you’re ready to duel. Choose from DARTH VADER (red), ANAKIN SKYWALKER (blue) and OBI-WAN KENOBI (blue). Each sold separately.
STAR WARS® REBELS STORMTROOPER Blaster
(Ages: 5 & up/ Approximate retail price: $19.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
STORMTROOPERS are back in the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS, and now kids can be part of the action with this blaster which fires foam darts! Three foam darts included.
STAR WARS® REBELS INQUISITOR LIGHTSABER
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $29.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The signature weapon of the INQUISITOR, the fearsome new villain from the new animated series STAR WARS REBELS, comes to life in toy form! The INQUISITOR LIGHTSABER lets kids choose which way they duel their opponents with three ways to play! Start the battle with a single blade, then attach the second blade to the special hilt for three feet of double-bladed power. And, for the first time ever, launch the FORCE DISC for a long distance strike!
STAR WARS® ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABERS
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $39.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The LIGHTSABER remains the quintessential weapon of JEDI and SITH across the galaxy, and Hasbro’s STAR WARS ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABERS are the most authentic LIGHTSABER toys for kids! Each ULTIMATE FX LIGHTSABER features a bright light-up blade and authentic sounds from the films! Choose from OBI-WAN KENOBI, YODA and DARTH VADER, each sold separately. Requires three AA batteries. Demo batteries included.
STAR WARS® COMMAND
STAR WARS® COMMAND Battle Packs
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $4.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The battle is in kids’ hands with STAR WARS COMMAND! Each STAR WARS COMMAND Battle Pack features nine permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures —eight soldiers and one specially detailed General—for kids to pit against their friends in epic battles! Each pack sold separately.
STAR WARS® COMMAND Versus Packs
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $9.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Each STAR WARS COMMAND Versus Pack features ten permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures —eight soldiers and two specially detailed Generals—plus two vehicles on stands for kids to pit against their friends in epic battles! Each pack sold separately.
STAR WARS® COMMAND Invasion Packs
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $14.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Kids can customize their attacks with STAR WARS COMMAND Invasion Packs. Each pack features ten permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures —eight soldiers and two specially detailed Generals—plus four vehicles on stands and two special Strikers that kids can rev up and launch into battle! Each pack sold separately.
STAR WARS® COMMAND Epic Assault Pack
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $19.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
The STAR WARS COMMAND Epic Assault Pack features two armies and everything kids need to stage an epic battle right out of the box! Comes with 14 permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures —12 soldiers and two specially detailed Generals—plus six vehicles on stands and two special Strikers that kids can rev up and launch into battle!
STAR WARS® COMMAND MILLENNIUM FALCON Set
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $29.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Now, kids can finally take command of the greatest battles in STAR WARS history! STAR WARS COMMAND lets kids pit huge armies of collectibly-sized figures and vehicles against each other to determine the fate of the galaxy! The STAR WARS COMMAND MILLENNIUM FALCON features one of the most iconic vehicles in the STAR WARS universe, plus two armies for everything kids need to stage an epic battle right out of the box! Kids can pull back the MILLENNIUM FALCON and see it race forward then blast into battle at hyper speed! Set also comes with 24 permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures which includes 22 soldiers and two specially detailed Generals—plus six vehicles on stands and two special Strikers that kids can rev up and launch into battle!
STAR WARS® COMMAND STAR DESTROYER Set
(Ages: 4 & up/ Approximate retail price: $59.99/ Available: Fall 2014)
Now, kids can finally take command of the greatest battles in STAR WARS history! STAR WARS COMMAND lets kids pit huge armies of micro-figures and vehicles against each other for the fate of the galaxy! Using the Controller, you can control the flagship of the evil GALACTIC EMPIRE with the power of the FORCE!! Send the STAR DESTROYER backwards or forwards, then unleash up to 4 Energy Blast balls to devastate your opponent’s army! Also comes with eight permanently posed and collectibly-sized figures —six soldiers and two specially-detailed Generals.
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It’s safe to say there will be plenty of Star Wars Rebels merchandise to purchase by the time the show airs, and if you’re a hardcore collector who wants to get everything for the series, better start saving up now!
(Update: Some more images have made their way online thanks to some tweets by Jedi News‘ Justin LaSalata that shows Ezra with a lightsaber that has a unique hilt, the Phantom, some 12 inch figures, as well as some better shots of the artwork for the Command line box with the Mandalorian character)
Toy Fair 2014 in New York officially kicks off tomorrow, but new photos of figures from the Star Wars Rebels line are already making their way online. Thanks to some tweets from the guys over at Rebels Transmission and Rebels Report, we’re able to get some great looks at the figures from the series such as Kanan, Ezra, Zeb, some vehicles, and also images of some new, and unknown characters! You can check out all the images of the figures from Toy Fair below:
Chopper, Ezra and Kanan
Ezra and Agent Kallus
Ezra
Zeb and a Stormtrooper
Agent Kallus
R2-D2 & C-3PO
Tie Advanced & Phantom
AT-DP
Ezra, Stormtrooper & Kallus masks
Command line Imperial Assault pack
Packaging art
Mysterious Mandalorian
Ezra with lightsaber
12 inch figures
The Phantom
The Inquisitor’s lightsaber
Command line box art: Rebels
Command line box art: Imperials
Command box line art: Ezra & The Inquisitor
Command line box art: Full
The figures and vehicles shown in these images look really cool, and it’s great to get a look at some new and familiar characters who look to show up in the show. Characters like that Imperial officer who is speculated to be named Agent Kallus, and of course of everyone’s favorite droid duo, R2-D2 and C-3PO.
But the image that has me most intrigued is the one of the female Mandalorian. First off, I think it would be really cool to have one of the main heroes be someone who wears Mandalorian armor, but there is already some speculation going around online about just who is under that helmet. And right now the speculation is that maybe this character could be Ahsoka Tano. There is some evidence in the image that supports the theory, as the Mandalorian is definitely a female, and if you look closely at her skin color, it does resemble the tone of Ahsoka’s skin. But then, how could Ahsoka fit her head inside the helmet with her lekku? Maybe it’s just wishful thinking by fans that really want to see Ahsoka in this series, but we do know that there is still one more main hero character who has not been revealed at all, and this mysterious Mandalorian character could be that last rebel.
Hopefully we wont have to wait too long to find out who exactly these new characters are, but we’ll definitely keep you posted on all the news that comes out of Toy Fair 2014. Thanks to Rebels Transmission and Rebels Report for tweeting out these images.