One of the best Star Wars attractions in Disney parks is now a high-tech toy
While Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland gets a lot of attention from Star Wars fans and theme park visitors, true fans know how much fun Star Tours, the Star Wars spaceship simulator ride, is.
And now, Star Tours gets the ultimate homage in one of the best, most high-tech toys around. You can now own your very own Starspeeder 3000, the acclaimed cruiser, as a toy model. Better yet, it’s modeled after the original ride vehicle form the attraction that opened in 1987 (a long, long time ago).
Disney also went all out in the details, with a button that opens the doors to let guests aboard, an LCD screen that lets you replay moments from the ride, and perhaps the most important part: Captain RX-24. R2-D2 is included with the ride, but the 25 seats are designed for 3.75-inch figures, so you can bring other Star Wars toys along for the ride.
The detailing on this high-tech toy extends to the exterior of the Starspeeder 3000, with thrusters and barrels that light up with matching sounds. It’s probably the best recreation of the ride in its original form, and fans of Star Tours at Disneyland or Disney World who’ve ever wanted to take the ride home now have it in this collectible. You can watch a short video of the collectible playset below.
Considering the 25 seats on board have working seat belts and the screen works so your figures can relive ride moments, there’s plenty of room for play here. But if you want to display it – this is a collector’s item, limited to 3,000 pieces – it comes with a light-up stand that puts the Starspeeder in a cool position.
The Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 Vehicle Play Set is making its first real-life appearance at Disney’s D23 2024 event, currently taking place in Anaheim, California, near Disneyland itself. It’s being called the ultimate fan event, and we’re expecting more Star Wars news, including shows, future films, and other toys or collectibles, as well as news from Marvel, Disney Plus, and of course, the Disney Parks. Rumor has it that we’re finally hearing about a possible expansion at Disney World.
While you can purchase the Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 Vehicle Play Set onsite for $300 USD, it will also be available for purchase online at the Disney Store beginning August 12, 2024 at 8am PT. The collectible set will retail for $300 and will be limited to one per customer, with a total of 3,000 available for purchase. To make the checkout process a little easier, you can use the handy box above to navigate to it, create an account, and save it to your wishlist.
First look at the Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 Vehicle Playset in the D23 Marketplace at #D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. @DisneyD23 pic.twitter.com/NuNxd2Ysg8August 9, 2024
It certainly piqued my interest and if you have fond memories of riding Star Tours, perhaps the original attraction in 1987 at Disneyland or the more modern version in Anaheim or Disney World, then chances are this is one you shouldn’t miss.
Still, the Disney Store is home to a number of other D23 2024 premieres at various prices, including a talking Captain RX-24 action figure that lights up for just $34.99. That and other items will also go on sale at 8 a.m. PT on August 12, 2024, and you can check out the full collection of items premiering at the fan event – Star Wars as well as other franchises like Marvel and Mickey – here.
