Angry Birds Star Wars II is now a FREE download via Apple’s iTunes App Store. It has also received an update with 30 new levels (15 Bird Side / 15 Pork Side).

Rovio Entertainment Ltd is proud to announce that the fans of the massively popular Angry Birds Star Wars II game have scanned their TELEPODS figures into the game more than 30 million times! Released in September 2013, the game features the most extensive roster of playable characters of any Angry Birds title so far, including the first chance to play as the pigs by joining the Pork Side. At launch, Hasbro introduced the innovative TELEPODS platform, powered by Retoy, where players use smart devices to “teleport” their physical TELEPODS figures into game, and released more than 30 different TELEPODS figures including Rebel Birds and Imperial Pigs.

To celebrate this momentous milestone, Rovio is releasing a brand-new chapter for Angry Birds Star Wars II called Rise of the Clones, which brings 44 levels featuring new gameplay elements like wind and water currents.

Click on through for the full press release…

Each year, I become more and more disappointed with Hasbro’s neglect toward playsets and dioramas – and while there’s hope on the horizon with 3rd parties getting into the mix, I recently caved in and bought some Angry Bird sets to see if the pieces could be used for anything in the 3.75″ scale.

The results may be a bit mixed, but I’m satisfied enough to keep the pieces I did purchase – for a closer look to see if this is something that may be helpful in your scene building efforts, head to the forums.

ToysRUs this week* is offering 25% OFF ALL Star Wars & Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods action figures, play sets, role play & electronics. Offer is valid in-store only with coupon. Might be a good opportunity to pick up the exclusive X-Wing.

*Sale ends Wednesday, September 18.

HasbroToyShop.com has posted a limited quantity of their SDCC Exclusives including the 6″ Boba Fett with Han in Carbonite and the Angry Birds Star Wars Set. Get them while they last. (3:30pm ET)

Boba Fett Out of stock as of 3:36pm ET

While on a toy run today, I swung by TJ Maxx… and stumbled onto a ton (and I mean a ton) of 2012-2013 Star Wars Hasbro product.  Deluxe size vehicles, Angry Birds, Fighter Pods, Role Playing blasters, etc… and these are all items that Hasbro really thought would appeal to kids this past year.

In my humble opinion, this is just another sign that Hasbro has lost touch with their consumer base.  I am hoping for a really strong showing at SDCC from the folks at Hasbro, because Hasbro, retailers and the fan base does not need another 2012 (or another first half of 2013).

Hasbro has released their official press release and imagery for the new Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS line. Click on through for the complete info…

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™
For the first time ever, TELEPODS lets you teleport your Rebel Bird and Imperial Pig figures into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app so you can choose who you launch! Simply download the ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app (fees apply), tap the TELEPODS icon in the app, place your figure on the included TELEPODS base, and then place the base on your smart device (not included) to download your figure into the game! You can also launch your Rebel Bird figures in real life to destroy iconic ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS structures and topple the evil Pig Empire. Collect more than 30 teleport-able figures across the line!

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ STAR DESTROYER™
(SRP: $39.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
Stack more than 20 pieces to create the iconic STAR DESTROYER, then launch up to three Rebel birds at a time with the new TRIPLE LIGHTSABER LAUNCHER to destroy the ship and send the Imperial Pigs flying. For the first time ever, you can also teleport all 10 ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS figures – six of which are exclusive to this set – into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ VEHICLE PACKS
(SRP: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
Stack these structures to recreate iconic ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS scenes, place your Rebel Bird in the vehicle, pull back and send him launching off the ramp to defeat the evil Pig Empire with an epic crash! Each set comes with two figures – one of which is exclusive. And, for the first time ever, you can teleport every figure into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Choose from ENDOR CHASE, and DEATH STAR TRENCH RUN. Each sold separately. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ SETS
(SRP: $14.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
Stack these structures to recreate iconic ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS scenes, and then launch your Rebel Birds with the LIGHTSABER LAUNCHER to defeat the evil Pig Empire with an epic crash! Each set comes with two figures – one of which is exclusive. And, for the first time ever, you can teleport every figure into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Choose from BATTLE ON GEONOSIS, DUEL WITH COUNT DOOKU, and BOUNTY HUNTERS. Each sold separately. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ DARTH VADER™ CARRY CASE
(SRP: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
Now your ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS TELEPODS collection can go wherever you do! The ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS TELEPODS DARTH VADER CARRY CASE holds up to 30 figures, one LIGHTSABER LAUNCHER, one TELEPODS base, and stacking blocks. It comes with one exclusive CHEWBACCA BIRD figure (other items sold separately) which, for the first time ever, can be teleported into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ JEDITM VS. SITHTM MULTI-PACK
(SRP: $9.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
Create an instant battle between the light and dark sides of the Force with these six figures – two of which are exclusive to this set. And, for the first time ever, you can teleport every figure into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

ANGRY BIRDS™ STAR WARS® TELEPODS™ FIGURE PACK
(SRP: $5.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2013)
The perfect way to start building your collection of Rebel Birds and Imperial Pigs! This pack features two figures which, for the first time ever, can be teleported into the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app using the included TELEPODS base. Check starwars.hasbro.com for app release date and TELEPODS smart device compatibility.

In conjunction with the reveal of Rovio’s follow up to Angry Birds Star Wars, Hasbro has announced Angry Birds Star Wars TELEPODS – a form of interactive game play that allows gamers (and collectors) to upload characters of the toys they purchase right to the game. Visit Rovio.com for the story and check out the YouTube video for a demo of the gameplay. Angry Birds Star Wars II takes flight September 19.

Just when you thought the Star Wars Angry Birds craze was over, Rovio is teasing that they are going to announce a game (and obligatory tie-in merchandise) covering the Prequel Era on Monday. Insert collective groan here.

io9.com is announcing that Hasbro will be offering Star Wars Angry Birds 12-pc. Special “Action Figures” Set

The original 12 STAR WARS action figures are re-imagined for San Diego Comic-Con with a twist based on the mega-hit mobile game ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARSfrom Rovio Entertainment! LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA, HAN SOLO, OBI-WAN KENOBI, CHEWBACCA, R2-D2, C-3PO, DARTH VADER, STORMTROOPER, SAND PEOPLE, IMPERIAL NAVY COMMANDER and a JAWA are all re-imagined as heroic birds or evil pigs in this set, with each figure in a unique vintage-style blister card featuring ANGRY BIRDS homage to the classic Kenner artwork! The individual blister cards are all packaged together in a collectible package!

Head to io9.com for a closer look.

Editorial: Has this shark been jumped yet???