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.

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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.

Hasbro’s Star Wars page redesigns today reflecting the new 2013 Lava Vader line look and gives us a look at the new Angry Birds Star Wars Star Destroyer TELEPODS set and Darth Vader Pig Carry Case.

Thanks to Justin from JediNews for the heads-up.

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.