New Star Wars action figures address #wheresrey controversy

After receiving criticism for sidelining female characters in its The Force Awakens toy ranges, Disney is focusing on the women of the Star Wars galaxy ahead of the release of Episode VIII. The company announced Star Wars Forces of Destiny last night — an initiative that will see it releasing a series of animated shorts, books, and toys that feature characters like Rey, Leia, and Rogue One’s Jyn Erso.
The new toys are being made by Hasbro, and are called “adventure figures&rdqu