Fans of the popular Star Wars franchise criticized Hasbro’s new Monopoly game when it was released without a Rey figurine, even though she is a central character in the new film. Hasbro has said that in the next version of the game, being released later this year, this Rey figurine will be included. Photo from Hasbro Toys.
BELLEVILLE – Hasbro Toys [1] is facing backlash after producing a Star Wars-themed Monopoly game without featuring the franchise’s new heroine, Rey.
The game was released this year and features many new characters from The Force Awakens, the new instalment in the movie series, as well as old favourites such as Darth Vader [2].
Star Wars fans have expressed their outrage at Hasbro. They are using the hashtag #WheresRey [3] on social media.
QNet News reporter Tara Henley [4] interviewed Loyalist College students and the owner of the Belleville shop Scalliwag Toys to get their opinions on Hasbro’s decision. Here’s her story.
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