There are instances when we, as adults, see things that are marketed to kids and think, “Where was that when I was a kid?!?!” We stand dejected in the toy aisle of the big-box store, our inner childs wounded and sobbing with dejection.
Well, Radio Flyer has announced at SDCC that they are plunging yet another dagger into our childhoods unveiling the plans to release Luke Skywalker’s motorized X-34 Landspeeder. Powered by a rechargeable 12-volt battery and able to haul two young riders (or one up to the 130 pound advertised weight limit) it tops out at five miles per hour.
The best part of the Radio Flyer Landspeeder lie in the details. Equipped with a dash panel full of sound effects, it sports a slightly two sun-soaked paintjob and all the dents and scrapes that a young Luke acquired joy riding his way to and fro Tosche Station.
Available for pre-order from Toys”R”Us with the sticker-shocking price point of $499, they are expected to ship late September 2017 and will no doubt find themselves sliding under Christmas trees from here to Tatooine.
Should this have existed when we were kids? Probably. But do you plan on living vicariously through your little Jedi-to-be by giving them a piece of nostalgic baddassery? Come discuss in the comment section!
