There are moments in Star Wars history that ripple through its fandoms — moments that feel like they're meant just for those of us who’ve carried the saga in our hearts for decades, since that magical day back on May 25th, 1977. My dad took me to that incredible opening, and I’ve never stopped my appreciation of George’s work.
So it’s with enormous excitement that May 2025 is about to deliver on another of these nostalgic moments that I can share with you!
Lucasfilm, in collaboration with VeVe, is releasing an officially licensed, never-before-seen Star Wars digital collectible. And it’s not just any piece from the galaxy far, far away, this is the FIRST canon-based Stormtrooper Mask dropping as a 3D, AR-Ready Digital Collectible, crafted exclusively for digital ownership between LucasFilm & VeVe. For collectors, this is unprecedented.
For fans, it’s history in the making.
This drop isn’t just another collectible. It’s the first time in Star Wars canon history that LucasFilm has released a unique Stormtrooper asset specifically for collectors, available only on the VeVe platform. It’s not a scene grab, a merch replica, a plastic toy with millions of editions, or a reissued asset. This is a newly minted, exclusive creation, with LIMITED SCARCITY (verifiable), backed by Lucasfilm’s legacy of storytelling and visual mastery. It’s official. It’s canonical. And for the first time ever, it’s yours to own.
Let me be clear - EVEN THE FAMOUS 501st LEGION can now use the detailed schematics in this collectible to complete their own physical mask interiors, to perfect Lucasfilm spec.
Even Better News?
The barrier to entry is refreshingly low. This isn’t a gate-kept release for deep-pocketed investors, it’s an accessible, exciting moment for every kind of Star Wars enthusiast. Whether you've built your own full-size replica armor or you're just beginning your collector’s journey, this drop was designed with you in mind.
IT'S LISTING AT ONLY $10 USD
The Stormtrooper is more than a background soldier, it’s an iconography.
From the opening scenes of A New Hope’s blaster battle in Leia’s blockade runner (for those of you newer to the franchise, the ship carrying the stolen Death Star plans so crucial to ROGUE ONE), to the massive battlefronts of the Galactic Civil War, the Stormtrooper is a symbol of the Empire, of galactic order (or oppression, depending on your point of view), and of the rich, layered mythology that makes Star Wars what it is. This new collectible captures that essence and pushes it forward into the future.
Called “the Cross Section Stormtrooper Helmet” by VeVe, it's an enhanced digital collectible that unveils the hidden interior of Imperial armor in Augmented Reality (AR). Available via their mobile app (one of the Apple & Google Store’s top-downloaded entertainment apps) or via the VeVe desktop app, this will be fans first experience looking out of the mask as a stormtrooper.
Never been done, never been owned before, this is the moment.
This is your chance to own something that bridges the classic and the cutting-edge: Star Wars legacy fused with next-generation digital collecting. It’s fully immersive, completely unique, and carries the kind of story-anchored weight that Star Wars fans crave.
If you’ve ever imagined what it would be like to hold a piece of Star Wars history the moment it launches, this is it. And if you’ve been watching the rise of digital collectibles from the sidelines, wondering when the right moment would come to jump in, your signal has arrived. Louder than Han Solo chasing your hoard down the Death Star’s hallways.
THE VIDEO OVERVIEW (WORTHY!)
I can go on for WEEKS about how FANtastic this all really is. It's a thrill every time I hear about a new user who decided to give this a try and how welcoming the community is to every new collector.
So PLEASE, if you have any level of interest as to what this all about and want to hear it right from the source, WATCH THIS VIDEO. The team goes deep into why this is such a big release from Lucasfilm, the details, the thrills...
Back in 2015, THE PROP STORE auctioned an authentic Stormtrooper helmet used in The Empire Strikes Back for $120,000 USD. (Read Details on VANITY FARE)
It's not like Stormtrooper collectibles aren't already a kind of big deal...you can even buy your set of armour for $1200 - $1500 along with all sorts of accompaniments, toys & comics. It's estimated the Star Wars franchise generates over $1 BILLION annually in collectible goods, where Paul Fraser Collectibles also lists Stormtrooper costumes as one of the top most-valuable collectibles.
And if you've ever been fortunate enough to watch a live Mandalorian parade at a ComicCon, or witnessed THE 501st LEGION at an event, you know the feeling I'm talking about..."Damn, I wish I owned some of that stuff!" Stormtroopers ROCK!
More Details @ https://www.veve.me/star-wars/
VeVe have a number of galactic Star Wars assets slated for this May, including additional stormtrooper designs seen throughout the films, Mandalorians, Podracers and even a Mandalorian #1 Digital Comic + Framed Collectible – a special digital comic drop featuring VeVe exclusive covers and a framed digital collectible component, perfect for Star Wars comic enthusiasts. SO MUCH AWESOMENESS awaits you!!
Lucasfilm has released a massive array of licensed Star Wars digital assets on VeVe over the past few years - pieces like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers & Bike Scouts, Emperor Royal Guards...most available as animated 3D Digital assets you can place easily into A/R settings, as well as Vader’s Tie Advanced (1:1 scale replica), Luke’s 3D A/R Ready X-Wing with enhanced 'spatial sound' effects for the engine (have volume set to STUN, er MAX)…and LIGHTSABERS. LOTS & LOTS OF LIGHTSABERS!!!
EVEN BETTER STILL?!?
FUN FORCE BONUS for New VeVe Users Welcome Offer:
Get USD $10 in FREE Gems (VeVe In-App Currency; 1 Gem = $1 USD) to use on 1st purchase!
Click the banner below to hyperspace over to the sign up page!
THIS MEANS YOU COULD OWN A STAR WARS FIRST-EVER COLLECTIBLE…FOR FREE!!!
Not a bad way to at least give the app & its incredibly fun community fanbase a try!
May the Drop 4th Be With You!
If you enjoy owning ANY Star Wars collectible, and support the items this massive IP releases to its fans, then you know the Power of the Brand Side. These are licensed / endorsed and co-produced by LucasFilm, who have chosen VeVe as their distribution partner. The app is easy to use, requires no knowledge of crypto and safely secures your assets that can be used in 1000’s of fun ways.
Hyperspace on over…”You’re All Clear, Kid!”
Thanks for Reading!
