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Own an Astromech

Meet Sphero’s latest droid

stromech R2-Q5 is
A a skilled starship
mechanic, an Imperial
spy—and its also the Fast on
most recent character to join the
ranks of Sphero’s app-enabled the draw
droids. Launched with BB-8 in
advance of the release of The
Force Awakens and followed up The pen is mightier than
just recently with R2-D2 and
BB-9E, Sphero’s droids are loaded the (laser) sword...
with interactive features for fans Sphero, which connects droid
to explore via smartphones. and smartphone via Bluetooth ross Townsend has
R2-Q5 features authentic and offers control over Sphero’s C announced a run of
astromech movements, including full line of droids. limited edition, Star
a rotating dome, emotive Thanks to an enhanced radio Wars-themed pens.
waddles, and bipod and tripod system, R2-Q5 can react to its Comprising three different styles,
stances. The droid also allows owner’s presence. Authentic LEDs the new collection incorporates
fans to explore various facets of enables fully functional front and the stylings of Han Solo,
the Star Wars galaxy—including rear lights on the droid, and an Chewbacca, and Boba Fett. Each
starships and the Death Star— integrated speaker allows all of pen is crafted with impeccable
through holographic simulations R2-Q5’s signature sounds to come character detail that’s etched
via the Star Wars Droids app by right from the astromech itself. into the finish and topped with a

faceted Swarovski crystal. The pens
come packaged in a luxury gift box
containing a decorative sleeve, a
certificate of authenticity, and a

black pen stand.
The Boba Fett pen features a
unique conical top and a semi-
gloss army-green lacquer with
polished black PVD-coated
appointments. The Han Solo pen
features gunmetal-gray PVD plating
and polished rhodium-plated clip
and cap band. Finally, the mighty
Chewbacca pen is highlighted by
a translucent mahogany-brown
lacquer and finished with 23-karat

Claim your territory gold-plated appointments. Each
Cross Star Wars Limited Edition
Collection pen is limited to a run
EA’s Galaxy of Heroes mobile game is expanding of 1,977 units.
For fans looking to show their
he Star Wars: Galaxy of making for a much more exciting and Star Wars style with a less-exclusive
T Heroes mobile game has unpredictable experience. option, Sheaffer Pen & Art Supply
Alongside the release of The Last Jedi,
Co. is also offering a collection of
received several updates,
including an exciting new Galaxy of Heroes gives players a chance Star Wars-themed refi llable pens,
gameplay mode called Territory Wars, to take the next step in Rey’s journey. carry-all pouches, and journals,
which allows more options for players Set against backdrops seen in The Force each of which has been designed
who are members of guilds. Rather than Awakens, Rey will face powerful enemies to honor one of three iconic
your guild simply taking on the game to unlock her hidden past and untapped characters: R2-D2, Jedi Master

itself, they can now fight other guilds, potential with the Force. Yoda, and Sith Lord Darth Vader.

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