Episode VII: An Inquisitor and a Stealth Stormtrooper ...

It is the day of Star Wars rumors with several sites fighting over the most astonishing revelations about the next installment of the saga expected at the end of 2015.

Obviously, what interests me in all these rumors evoking the content of the film directed by JJ Abrams, are the new characters that will bring a little freshness in the Star Wars universe and by extension in my LEGO collection.

In bulk, what we learn today via Latino Review, Badass Digest, Jedi News or even indie revolver :

- The big bad from Episode VII would be a Inquisitor (visual above). A half-human, half-robot character, equipped with a red lightsaber to match his eyes. A beautiful minifigure, with a nice metallic pad printing to come ...

- A slightly special Stormtrooper would be there: With chrome armor, this "Stealth"Stormtrooper would have the ability to make himself invisible. To be expected: A chrome variant of the new Stormtrooper minifigure ...

- Carrie Fisher's daughter (Billie Lourd) would be in the cast, she would play her own younger mother in a streak flashback. The opportunity to be entitled to a teenage Leia in a specific outfit in addition to the new version of the same much older Leia ...

 - The character played by actor Oscar Isaac would be the new generation "counterpart" of Lando Calrissian. He would also be wearing a cape. Why not...

- A Mon Calamari would have an important role in Episode VII. A minifig that could join the three existing ones (Admiral Ackbar, Nahdar Vebb (set 8095) and the Mon Calamari Officer of set 7754).

- On the side of characters already seen in previous episodes, alongside Luke, Han, Chewbacca and Leia, Darth Vader would make a brief appearance on the screen. Looks like we won't escape yet another minifigure of the character ...

You will understand, all this is pure speculation pending confirmation (or denial) of all these rumors. I'm still looking forward to finally having some really new minifigs ...

Below, a visual uploaded by JJ Abrams on Twitter to thank the donors of the operation Strength for Change. The hand holding the box is actually that of the big bad "cyborg" from Episode VII.

Bonus: Yahoo movies recalls that Sylvester Stallone auditioned for the role of Han Solo in the Original Trilogy, but that Lucas had been moderately convinced by the actor. Too bad, this minifigure would have pleased me ...