'Star Wars Rogue One' News: New imperial droid; toys to be released in October

The droid will play important role for the success of the rebel mission to steal the Death Star and deliver it to Princess Leia Organa.

Meanwhile, the toys and merchandise for the film will be available next month.

According to The Verge, LucasFilm will showcase a selection of toys in a stop-motion-clip using toy figures from the merchandise including rebel agents, bobble-head Stormtroopers, and a partially built Lego Death Star.

The merchandise will be available at Disney Store. Jyn Orso's 6-inch Black Series action figure will be sold at $19.99 while Cassian Andor action figure has a $26.95 price tag. U-Wing Fighter Lego will be sold at $79.99

"Rogue One" tells a story of a group of spies who undertake mission to steal plans for Death Star, the new weapon of mass destruction from the Galactic Empire.

'Star Wars: Rogue One' will hit U.S. and UK theaters on Dec. 16.

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