The ever‑popular Disney Droid Factory line is expanding again with a brand‑new monthly Build‑A‑Droid series called Droid Factory Friday, available at the Disney Store website and Disney Parks. The first release, available now, is R5‑K6, the distinctive red astromech who flew alongside Red Leader Garven Dreis during the Battle of Yavin, as seen in A New Hope.
Here’s the official press release from Disney:
Disney Store and Disney Parks are excited to announce Droid Factory Friday. Launching January 2, 2026, Droid Factory Friday is a monthly celebration where Disney Store and Disney Parks will introduce a brand-new Droid Factory figure on the first Friday of every month. Each droid in the series will be unique and inspired by official Star Wars content including the films, Disney+ originals, animation, gaming, and publishing.
Droid Factory Friday: New Monthly Exclusive Releases on DisneyStore.com and at Disney Parks.
This all-new series will bring exciting features and elevated enhancements including:
Upgraded, intricate design elements, making the droids extra special for collectors and fans.
Character trading card included with each droid featuring key details and artwork of the character.
Bonus droid pieces will be included with each monthly release. Collect all six initial releases and in June, you can assemble your own bonus droid
Each droid in the series is directly inspired by Star Wars galaxy beloved moments including films, Disney+ originals, animation, gaming, and publishing works.
All releases will be on the first Friday of each month at 8AM PT
January 2 8AM PT release is R5-K6, inspired by Star Wars: A New Hope
Fans can expect the following cadence for February and March:
CW-24 Inspired by The Mandalorian: February 6 at 8AM PT
Q2-K2 Inspired by The Clone Wars: March 6 at 8AM PT
