Enter the Force for Change “Build My Droid” Contest To See Your Droid Appear in A Future Star Wars Project

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Enter the Force for Change "Build My Droid" Contest To See Your Droid Appear in A Future Star Wars Project

Enter the Force for Change “Build My Droid” Contest To See Your Droid Appear in A Future Star Wars Project. Star Wars Fans who have ever dreamed of designing a Star Wars droid will finally get their chance in the “Build My Droid” Contest*, an initiative launched by Star Wars: Force for Change and FIRST to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and creative arts.

“The ingenuity and creativity of Star Wars fans has always amazed me,” says Lucasfilm President, Kathleen Kennedy, “When FIRST teamed up with Force for Change, we saw a great opportunity to both highlight their incredible talent and reaffirm the importance of STEM programs. I can’t wait to see what designs they come up with.”

Enter the Force for Change "Build My Droid" Contest To See Your Droid Appear in A Future Star Wars Project


“The global robotics community FIRST has teamed up with Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Force for Change to give fans and artists ages 16 and up a chance to design a droid that will be included in a future story set in the Star Wars galaxy. The competition kicks off in the lead up to the highly anticipated final chapter in the Skywalker saga – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – and the winning designer will be invited to the film’s world premiere in December to witness the public debut of their droid design on the red carpet.”

Enter the Force for Change "Build My Droid" Contest To See Your Droid Appear in A Future Star Wars Project

Star Wars: Force for Change aims to create transformation and change in the lives of kids by helping to bridge the STEM skills gap, utilizing the fun and intrigue of Star Wars storytelling to inspire innovation, help build confidence and ignite curiosity. In doing so, Star Wars: Force for Change hopes to embolden and motivate the next generation of heroes and innovators, while also empowering the Star Wars fan community to use their fandom for good.

Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies and more than $80 million in college scholarships.

Check out this special message from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, including BB-8 and D-O, with special appearance by Mark Hamill about this one of a kind contest:

Be sure to check out the “Build My Droid” Contest, and get ready to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker coming to theaters December 20, 2019.

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Photo Credit: Star Wars: Force for Change/FIRST/Disney

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 16+ in 50 US & DC, Canada (ex Quebec), Mexico, GB, Spain, France, Belgium, Japan. Ends 23:59:59 Pacific Standard Time Nov 13 2019 (08:59:59 Paris Time Nov 14). Prize requires travel to US in Dec 2019. Max 1 entry per person. Rules/T&Cs: www.starwars.com/BuildMyDroidContest. Void in Quebec & where prohibited. Sponsor: ABC, Inc. d/b/a Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, USA.


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