The INSIDER Summary:
• Disney and Hasbro unveiled the packaging art for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" products coming 9/1/2017.
• Daisy Ridley's character is front and center.
• Fans will notice she's sporting a new hairstyle that is half down.
• It's a departure from the three bun look she wore in "The Force Awakens."
Disney and Hasbro announced Thursday that the line of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" toys will be coming to stores this fall ahead of the film's December release.
Dubbed "Force Friday II," toys, books, clothes, and more inspired by "Star Wars: Episode VIII" will go on sale at 12:01 a.m. in stores around the world on September 1.
Disney and Hasbro released a first look at the packaging toys will come inside. While you may be quick to shrug off the image — "It's just a box! Show me the toys!"— take a closer look at Rey (Daisy Ridley) who's front and center on the packaging.
Here's another look at Ridley:
It looks like the actress will be sporting a brand new 'do.
In "The Force Awakens," Rey wore her hair in a triple hair bun that inspired plenty of YouTube tutorials and cosplay looks for young girls and women alike.
"The Last Jedi" has been shrouded in secrecy ahead of its December 15 release, even down to something as small as Rey's hairstyle. Disney has only released the title and logo for the next movie. It's not clear when any trailers or posters for the film may debut.
Ridley herself was sure to tuck her hair away while sharing Instagram videos of herself training for the sequel. (The star has since deleted her account over a post on gun violence.)
StarWars.com announced there will be a panel for "The Last Jedi" at "Star Wars Celebration" in Orlando, Florida in April so we get a better look at Ridley and the upcoming film this spring.
Soon after Disney unveiled its upcoming packaging, a colleague said Rey reminded her of Obi-Wan Kenobi. One of the biggest mysteries of "The Force Awakens" was Rey's parentage. Many believe she's either a Skywalker or Kenobi.
Here's a look at Obi-Wan in "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones."
However, I think Rey appears to be channeling another former Jedi: Qui-Gon Jinn. Take a look:
Of course, hair doesn't necessarily mean anything, but it's worth pointing out that Natalie Portman's Padme Amidala did wear the iconic Leia buns in the franchise, and she was the mother of Luke and Princess Leia.
As the international Toy Fair takes place in New York from February 18-21, we may get more peeks at what's to come later this year.
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