Star Wars actor Mark Austin is lashing out at Disney over the recent report that Disney and LEGO were renaming Boba Fett’s iconic starship for new toy sets. Boba Fett’s ship (which used to be Jango Fett’s ship) went by the name of “Slave I”; however, now the ship is being renamed “Boba Fett’s Starship”. LEGO Star Wars Design Director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen spoke on the matter, saying: “Everybody is [dropping the Slave I name]. It’s probably not something which has been announced publicly but it is just something that Disney doesn’t want to use anymore.”
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Well, plenty of Star Wars fans have expressed frustration that Disney is simply pandering to woke culture by changing the name of Boba Fett’s ship. As someone who portrayed Boba Fett onscreen (in George Lucas’ Special Edition of Star Wars: A New Hope), Mark Austin is particularly unhappy about the change – and he let social media know as much:
Not Conforming To The Mouse
When applying for personalized plates for my car the DMV would not allow โSlave1โ. Okay I understand. Had to try. But I get it.
โ Mark Anthony Austin (@BobaFettANHSE) June 28, 2021
This #disney idiocy however. Not buying it. Not conforming to the Mouse, no siree. Not gonna happen.
When I was growing up I loved #disney. No more. pic.twitter.com/9076VcIiwN
Here’s the statement that Boba Fett actor Mark Anthony Austin put out, regarding Disney changing the name of Boba Fett’s ship.ย
Brand Recognition
They are not changing the name of the Slave-1. It’s just LEGO calling the ship “Boba Fett’s Starship” on the packaging to make the set more accessible to casuals who aren’t familiar with the name. It’s the same with other sets.
โ HenryLouis21 He/Him (@HenryLouis21) June 28, 2021
Is thisย reallyย political correctness at work? Or simply Disney and LEGO trying to sell more Boba Fett merchandise, in an easier way.ย
Kiss That Cameo Goodbye
Exactly. Like theyโve done with many sets before. But they get so hyped up on the false narrative that they look embarrassing.. now heโs trashing Disney so guess he can kiss any hope of a cameo in the BF show or any future projects. What a hill to die on ๐
โ *SW5 SPOILERS* (@rheehosokawa) June 28, 2021
Really do hope Mark Austin wasn’t counting on making any cameo appearances in upcomingย Star Warsย projects… because that ain’t happening now.ย
You Have Done Well Bounty Hunter
And this is why you are the most iconic Bounty Hunter in the Galaxy! You have done well Bounty Hunter. I see you still favor the flamethrower… because they just got burned! pic.twitter.com/IBHNKnCC4W
โ Darth Vader (@VaderReviews) June 28, 2021
Some people are cheering Mark Austin on for speaking up against Disney.ย
Official Record Says…
This is an official guide to Star Wars vessels. And it says Slave 1. So screw what Disneyโs trying to do. pic.twitter.com/sNgLyW1Asz
โ WarMachine138 Anti-Woke Warrior (@killer_bee187) June 28, 2021
Disney is coming to have a hard time arguing against all those “official”ย Star Warsย guides that have been published.ย
The Maker Says:
Even the maker says itโs Slave 1 https://t.co/wBkALOP1kp
โ ๐บ๐ธO.G.Starwars โญ๏ธ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ (@OGStarwarsAB) June 28, 2021
George Lucas named the ship “Slave I,” and for a lot ofย Star Warsย fans, that’s the only gospel that needs to be spoken.ย
Don’t Ask About The Empire
If they think that’s offensive just wait until they hear about who the Imperial Army is based off.
โ Iแดษดโ (@The_MegaMan) June 28, 2021
Yeah, Disney, you poor innocent babies… There’s so much more “controversy” inย Star Warsย waiting for you…ย
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