Star Wars 8 Toys Reveal New Movie Dialogue

The first wave of toys for Star Wars: The Last Jedi have finally been released as part of Force Friday II festivities, and Hasbro's action figure line have the ability to "speak" multiple lines of dialogue from the upcoming sequel. A key feature of the products this year is Force Link, which is essentially an update of the CommTech technology that was used for the Phantom Menace toys back in 1999. With the Force Link bracelet, the Last Jedi figures can say movie-accurate phrases to enhance the experience of recreating one's favorite scenes from the movies.Though Episode VIII writer/director Rian Johnson has said there are no spoilers in the toys, there was sure to be much interest in the Force Link expressions given how little of The Last Jedi is known at this juncture. The teaser trailer released back in April was scant on dialogue, so Force Friday II represents an opportunity for fans to get a sneak peek at what awaits them this December. While it's a distinct possibility some of these lines are not in the final cut, the "talking" action figures from The Force Awakens lined up very well with the film, so it's worth taking a look at the Force Link sayings.Users on the website Star Wars Nonsense worked together to accumulate a list of the phrases the various figures say. We're going to run through each one-by-one and analyze what the quotes could mean within the context of the Last Jedi story.

Rey

Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars The Last Jedi

"I feel the Force."
"You're going to pay for what you did."
"I'm not leaving without you."
"You will release me."
"I'm not giving you anything."
"Get out of here!"

The two most attention-grabbing here are the second and third phrases. The former sounds like it's being directed towards Kylo Ren, a person Rey has a very personal grudge with. Han Solo was a father figure to the young scavenger, and she just can't understand how someone who has parents would commit a heinous act like patricide. In the case of the latter, it could be part of a conversation she has with Luke Skywalker. Based on the behind-the-scenes sizzle reel and a LEGO set, we know Rey gets off Ahch-To and participates in the Battle of Crait. It seems as if she isn't going unless Luke goes with her and rejoins the fight. The rest are fairly standard, and "I'm not giving you anything" is a line from Rey's interrogation with Kylo Ren in Force Awakens.

Kylo Ren

With TIE Silencer

"Get my ship ready."
"Darkness."
"Follow my lead."

Unmasked

"We're not done yet."
"I feel the power of the Force."
"I know what I have to do."
"You will bring Luke Skywalker to me."

For those hoping to learn more about the villain's arc in Episode VIII, these phrases are quite disappointing. Two of the ones connected to the TIE Silencer are basic commands Kylo would give to his subordinates, and half of his "unmasked" phrases are from the third act of Force Awakens. The last one, "You will bring Luke Skywalker to me," is fascinating, however, and is probably part of Kylo's confrontation with Rey. Some of the earliest Last Jedi rumors pointed to the former Ben Solo finding his way to Ahch-To, so he knows his enemies are on the remote planet.

Resistance Pilot Tallie

"Reporting in, squadron leader."
"Here they come!"
"Protect the bombers."

Every Star Wars movie rounds out its background cast with a handful of random pilots that get minimal screen time during an action sequence. In The Last Jedi, Tallie will be one of those characters, flying an A-wing in the Resistance. There isn't much to garner here.

Luke Skywalker

"Trust your instincts."
"Leave this place."
"May the Force be with you."
"Come. I'll show you the true meaning of the Force."
"Stay back."

Luke notoriously had no lines in his brief Force Awakens appearance, so this was arguably the most anticipated figure for fans. It's great to hear Luke speak, but there isn't anything as Earth-shattering as "It's time for the Jedi to end" included in the phrases. The most tantalizing is the fourth one, since it's been revealed Ahch-To is the site of the first Jedi Temple and the trailer told us Luke learned the Force was "so much bigger" than the light and dark sides viewers know so well. To celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary, Johnson is taking viewers all the way back to the beginnings of its most famous concept. Also, we now know Luke will be the one to say the classic "May the Force be with you" line that's a series staple.

Paige Tico

Skimmers on the planet Crait in Star Wars The Last Jedi

"Orders received."
"We have to tackle the First Order head on."
"My sensors are picking up TIEs. Brace yourself!"

Paige is the sister of Resistance maintenance worker Rose Tico and works as a gunner in the makeshift army. Her role should be similar to Tallie. She will probably take part in the space battle.

General Hux

"Fire!"
"Bow to the First Order."
"Capture the droid if we can, destroy it if we must."
"We shall destroy the Resistance."

Hux's phrases are about as generic one can get, with nothing new to be gleaned from them. The third quote is a line from The Force Awakens, when he was discussing the First Order's strategy to retrieve BB-8 with Kylo Ren.

Rose Tico

"Blast 'em."
"I can fix anything."
"You can't give up on the Resistance."
"We have a mission to complete."

With Rey off on Ahch-To learning the ways of the Force from Luke, Finn will find a new friend in Rose. The two are partnered up on a secret Resistance mission that sees them travel to Canto Bight and go undercover on a First Order Star Destroyer. Many of these phrases seem like they're part of conversations Rose has with Finn. The former stormtrooper still isn't sure he wants to be fighting with the Resistance, and dreams of flying away from everything with Rey. Based on Rose's Force Link quotes, she's the one who inspires a true change of heart in Finn and convinces him to stay until the very end. it should be interesting to watch the duo interact.

Finn

"The name's Finn, and I'm in charge."
"Stay low. It confuses their tracking."
"Do exactly as I say and I can get you out of here."

If you feel cheated by the Last Jedi Finn figure, that's because its Force Link phrases are all from The Force Awakens, unfortunately. The reasoning for this is unclear. It's odd there are no Episode VIII lines included here, so Finn is a major mystery for the time being.

Stormtrooper

"Sir - we're searching the area."
"We have targets in custody!"
"Trooper reporting for duty."

Similar to Rebel/Resistance pilots, it's a common trope for Star Wars movies to include Imperial/First Order stormtroopers making small talk or interacting with the main villains. With Finn and Rose's mission taking them behind enemy lines, these phrases are most likely connected to stormtroopers hunting for intruders on the ship.

Poe Dameron

"You want to get out alive? Come with me!"
"I'm gonna get us in position."

The Poe figure recites these lines when paired with the ski speeder toy, so the phrases are probably from the Battle of Crait. Since Dameron is the best pilot in the Resistance, everyone will be looking to him to lead as they push back against the First Order. There isn't anything meatier here, as the sayings are your standard Star Wars action sequence quotes.

C-3PO

"Without the Republic fleet, we're doomed."
"I am C-3PO, human cyborg relations."
"Oh my!"
"The chances of survival are 725-1."

Much like his counterpart R2-D2, the golden protocol droid's role in the sequel trilogy is quite different when compared to the previous films. Instead of being part of the main cast, Threepio is a minor supporting character who has little-to-no impact on the narrative. It doesn't look like that will change in The Last Jedi. The last phrase is actually from The Empire Strikes Back, so it seems as if Hasbro had minimal material to work with.

Supreme Leader Snoke

"I have been expecting you."
"There's been an awakening."
"The Resistance will soon be in our grasp."
"For you, all is lost."
"Your emotions have made you weak."

Snoke says his phrases when he's in the BB-8 play set that unfolds into the Mega Star Destroyer (which includes his throne room). At the end of The Force Awakens, he ordered Hux to bring Kylo Ren back to him so he could complete the troubled youngster's training. In Episode VIII, there should be at least a scene or two showing Kylo and Snoke interacting, which is where some of these phrases probably come into play. The last one in particular is compelling, since it's almost assuredly directed towards Kylo Ren. The Force Awakens script revealed killing Han Solo did not strengthen Kylo as he had imagined, so the man who was torn between the dark and the light may be struggling even more with his life decisions. Speculation has suggested the Supreme Leader is disappointed in Kylo after what happened at Starkiller, so he could be trying to push his apprentice towards the edge.

Conclusion

Kylo Ren Luke Skywalker and Rey in Star Wars The Last Jedi

As one can see, there isn't anything too revealing in the Force Link phrases, but it's nevertheless exciting to read through them all and see how they relate to what's already been shared about the film. Given how careful Lucasfilm is about preserving spoilers for their films (they don't tell Hasbro big twists they have in store), there was never going to be anything overtly juicy in the first wave of toys. There are still three months to go until The Last Jedi comes out, so the studio wants to keep audiences largely in the dark as marketing ramps up. Force Link is a cool concept that does just enough to make play time more exciting for youngsters without ruining anything key from the film.