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Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This Lego Star Destroyer is going to bring peace and security to my living room — especially thanks to $50 off in the Prime Day sales
"Two fighters against a Star Destroyer!?" I shout, as I cruise a pair of X-wings towards my latest purchase — this Lego Star Destroyer, straight out of the original trilogy. I got it for cheap, just like you can, thanks to the Prime Day sales. The Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer is now $110 at Amazon, down $50 from full price. Perfect for a Star Wars fan, be they 7 or 77. Or 30. I have to justify it somehow, right? Take over the galaxy with this Star Destroyer Lego set — or, at least, the living room floor. This hulking mass of Lego contains 1555 pieces, and includes minifigures of Darth Vader, Commander Praji, an Imperial Gunner, Imperial Navy Trooper, a Stormtrooper, and a special edition Kal Kestis. This $50 saving brings the Star Destroyer down to its lowest price ever. This version of the Star Destroyer is a mid-sized option, but it still packs in plenty of features. There's a small interior, for example, so you can play around with Darth Vader's Bacta tank or tell the bridge crew to "power up the turbo laser batteries." These are turbo Laser batteries that can move, thanks to some very clever Lego engineering. They pivot from side to side, swiveling in place to aim at any pesky rebels that might be coming to help their pathetic excuse for an incursion on Yavin IV. There's a built-in carrying handle as well, so you can swoosh it around the house and really get on your parents'/significant others' last nerve. Just remember that Star Destroyers have a habit of crashing into each other, and you'll be fine. The selection of minifigures here is fun is also fun. There's the expected Imperial garrison, although I'd like more than the single Stormtrooper. Darth Vader obviously makes an appearance as well. The Kal Kestis figure is the highlight, although I'm not sure if the star of Jedi Survivor ever actually set foot on this class of Star Destroyer. You can now bring your own brand of Imperial terror to your living room thanks to this $50 discount. Perfect for the kid in your life, whether they're 9 or... older. There are plenty more deals to be had this Prime Day — make sure you check out our Prime Day live blog to make sure you're staying on top of all the latest sales and offers.
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fortnite Death Star live event countdown and start time in your region
It's time to take on the Emperor and end the current season of Fortnite with a flourish. A fresh trailer gives players a sneak peek at what awaits them in the live event kicking off later today. The Fortnite Galactic Battle mini season is nearing its conclusion, with the five-week narrative reaching a dramatic climax in today's Death Star Sabotage live event. Hopefully, you've had the opportunity to command a Star Destroyer because once the event wraps up, there will be a brief pause before the next season and its rumoured superhero theme commences. On that subject, there has been some uncertainty about which Fortnite season we're currently in, but it appears that the Star Wars crossover isn't numbered and was squeezed between Chapter 6 Season 2 and the forthcoming Chapter 6 Season 3; this is according to leaked key art (@PoketOfficial via @Shiina). We're set for a superhero theme which seems to align with Fortnite OG Chapter 4's theme (and start time), and there's an anticipated Superman collaboration as well as superhero Battle Pass skins, new POIs, and more. But before we reach that point, we have the Fortnite live event to round off the current season. Epic Games unveiled a trailer at the SGF 2025 Showcase and followed up with a brief teaser on Twitter today, which you can view below: The developer revealed that "Space combat (including X-Wings, TIE Fighters and even the dreaded Death Star) is the focus of the upcoming Fortnite event". Additionally, players can earn free and log-in rewards simply by logging in. With the Death Star Sabotage climax approaching, here are the exact start times for the Fortnite live event in your region: One hour prior to the event, the Death Star Sabotage tile will become available on the Discover tab. It's recommended to join as early as possible to avoid missing the 15-20 minute Fortnite live event, after which servers will be taken down for the next season update.
CNET
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Fortnite Star Wars Set to End With Massive Death Star Battle: Here's When It Happens
From Darth Jar Jar to Star Destroyer bombardments, Fortnite game players have seen it all during the Star Wars season -- except for one last climactic battle. The Death Star Sabotage event will begin on June 7 at 2 p.m. ET, pitting players against the giant battlestation fans know so well. It's no moon. When users log on (and that now includes Apple App Store users), they'll be able to select the Death Star Sabotage event in the Discover section. But returning players, beware: These special events aren't like the usual battle royale. This is a one-time-only experience, not ongoing, so you'll have to log in on time if you want to participate. Once begun, it's likely to have several objectives to complete in a more cinematic, on-the-rails adventure. A unique, brief Death Star event is coming on June 7. Epic Games Players who log on starting June 3, will also find a special loading screen advertising the event, as well as receive Captain Phasma's personal melee weapon as a teaser reward. While details about the Death Star Sabotage mode are scarce, teaser footage shows what looks like Fortnite players wearing Stormtrooper skins and sabotaging equipment, presumably inside the Death Star itself. Pictures also show some tie-fighter activity, defense against a Star Destroyer and more Star Wars action. CNET senior analyst and Fortnite aficionado Jeffrey Mizrahi has been playing the Star Wars season all month and found it particularly satisfying. "The month-long Star Wars/Fortnite crossover has been one of the best IP collaborations Epic has ever pulled off," Mizrahi said. "From small things like blaster gameplay to piloting X-Wings, tie fighters, and even star destroyers, I only wish this season lasted longer." The Death Star event is a short, one-time-only affair, so players should log in well ahead of time. Epic Games As this battle concludes the Star Wars season, expect Fortnite to go offline soon after before rebooting on Sunday with the new summer season. A representative for Epic Games did not immediately respond for comment.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to control a Star Destroyer in Fortnite
In one of its boldest collaborations yet, Fortnite has added the iconic Star Destroyer from Star Wars into the Battle Royale island - and yes, players can take control of it. As part of the ongoing Star Wars crossover event, Epic Games has introduced this massive ship into gameplay with a twist: only one team or player per match gets to command it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here's everything you need to know about finding and controlling the Star Destroyer in Fortnite. When and where does the Star Destroyer spawn? The Star Destroyer becomes accessible around five minutes into the match, just as the first storm circle closes. Players will receive a loud siren cue, along with an on-screen message: 'Star Destroyer Portal is Open.' At this point, a Star Destroyer icon appears both on the minimap and HUD, revealing the portal's location within the safe zone. Star Destroyer Bombardment | Fortnite Galactic Battle Gameplay Trailer The spawn location is random, so quick mobility is key. Players using an X-Wing or TIE Fighter will have the best chance of reaching the portal first. Vehicles significantly increase your chances of claiming the Star Destroyer before your opponents do. How to enter and use the Star Destroyer Once you reach the portal, interact with it (default key: E) to board the ship. You'll be transported high above the island, granted a temporary birds-eye view for a limited time. Players have 1 minute and 20 seconds (or 90 seconds, depending on the game version) to rain down firepower using the Star Destroyer's powerful blaster cannon. The weapon deals 73 splash damage and 120 on direct hits. Enemies are marked with red triangles, making it easier to aim. You can fire once every second, with infinite ammo and the ability to zoom in for better accuracy. In squad mode, each member controls a separate cannon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, damage output decreases with team size - from 90 damage in solo mode to just 36 in squads. After the time expires or if you choose to exit manually, the Star Destroyer vanishes through a rift, and players glide safely back to the island. While some fans are thrilled about this addition, others have called it overpowered or creatively off-track. 'This is not Fortnite, it's GTA 5 Online,' one player joked on social media, while others expressed excitement over the firepower. Love it or not, the Star Destroyer is here - and it's one of the most dominant tools currently available in Fortnite. Use it wisely, because only one player can control it per match.
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The galaxy far, far away comes to Melbourne in a new LEGO exhibition
When you hear the term 'dream job', what comes to mind? Movie star? Chocolate taster? Astronaut? Well, for kids big and small, Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught has a fantasy career that's hard to top: judge of TV show LEGO Masters and certified LEGO professional. In his latest project, McNaught has channelled all his skill and passion into creating a 'galaxy first' LEGO Star Wars exhibition at Melbourne Museum. This cinematic-scale exhibition – which took more than 25,000 hours to complete, using more than 8 million LEGO bricks – offers visitors the chance to see some iconic Star Wars characters, spaceships and landscapes re-created in LEGO, as well take part in hands-on LEGO activities, such as building LEGO starfighters and custom lightsabers. The exhibition opens on 4 May. From kids to the young at heart, it's a rare chance to get up close with the galaxy far, far away. C-3PO and Ryan McNaught. Photo credit: Dani Evercroft. Visitors will find classic characters created by the LEGO master, including favourites such as C-3PO, Princess Leia and Darth Vader. Anyone who's ever tried to construct a small-scale LEGO Star Wars set will know what a challenge it can be, so it's easy to imagine the skill needed to build detailed versions of full-sized characters and spacecraft – some of which are as big as four metres high. McNaught finds joy in that challenge, and has plenty of favourites pieces he's excited to show off. 'Over the years I've always loved a 'cutaway' model where you can see the inside of something awesome, like the Death Star or a Star Destroyer, so they are super cool, but, unquestionably, my favourite [pieces] are the characters,' he says. 'Making a face in LEGO is easy, but making a face that looks like someone is hard – so hard that there aren't many people that can do it at all, so that makes them awesome.' As well as Star Wars characters in LEGO form, the exhibition offers an interactive, hands-on experience, with visitors getting the chance to build some LEGO sculptures of their own. There will be interactive elements and engaging experiences for fans of all ages. Battle scene exhibition. Photo supplied. 'I think [I'm most excited by] the interactive components of the exhibition where our models hopefully inspire people to make their own stuff,' McNaught says. 'For example, making your own Star Wars fighter, then having it scanned and watching it fly around in combat out the window of a Star Destroyer.' The scene inside LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition resembles a Star Wars film set, populated by life-sized droids, full-scale lightsabers and realistic starships. For McNaught and his team, building the LEGO Star Wars exhibition was a painstaking labour of love. It took, he says, a long, collaborative effort to get the exhibition off the ground. 'It's far from only me; we have a dedicated team of 38 people who make it happen,' McNaught says. 'It's nearly 25,000 hours of designing, engineering and building – there's so much work that's gone into it. I've personally been working on this project pretty much nonstop – apart from filming LEGO Masters – for three years.' Getting this project off the ground was no easy task. McNaught and the team needed a lead time of six months just to source the rare and unusual LEGO bricks required for these one-off builds. Even then, the skill needed was 'way over the next level', McNaught says. Ryan McNaught in the Millennium Falcon cockpit. Photo supplied. 'The thing with this exhibition is it is about firsts,' he says. 'There's a reason the majority of the models we have made have never been done before. It's because they are so hard, technically, and these models are pushing the limits of what LEGO can do. I mean, imagine making the first ever life-sized Princess Leia and not doing it justice?' Despite the thousands of hours and millions of bricks taken to bring the exhibition to life, McNaught feels as if he hasn't even scratched the surface of the Star Wars universe. 'The museum is only so big,' he says. 'The Star Wars galaxy is so content-filled I could make another two of this exhibition with all new things. Imagine Boba Fett's [starship] Slave I, or a giant sandcrawler as examples.' The Emperor's throne room. Photo credit: Eugene Hyland. It's fair to say that 'The Brickman' loves his job. He get a lot of joy out of all that planning and building with LEGO, and is excited by the impact that exhibitions such as this can have on visitors. 'I get to bring happiness to people, so that's pretty awesome,' McNaught says. 'Hopefully I'm inspiring a Sally or Johnny to take over from me one day.' After seeing the exhibition, visitors can continue their adventure by exploring the main Melbourne Museum galleries, with general admission included in all tickets. Embark on a journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition.
