New Star Wars character posters revealed

The countdown is on for the release of the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens.

Adding to the hype the Star Wars team has unveiled stunning new character posters for The Force Awakens new heroes and villains, Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren - along with old favourites Leia and Han Solo.

Rey

Finn

Kylo Ren

Han Solo

Leia

Star Wars fans have shared their excitement about the new posters on Twitter:

#starwars releases posters can't wait! pic.twitter.com/pfVdmUjjw4

— Deborah Fleck (@debbiewfleck) November 4, 2015

I need all of those Star Wars posters in my possession

— Tiffany (@gwent_stefani) November 4, 2015

Still have 43 days to go and these posters make it seem even more real megaplextheatre #starwars #Rey… https://t.co/BXLEI5QoOK

— Eric, #TheWriterBoy (@eriker1416) November 4, 2015

With all these objects covering the right eyes of #StarWars characters on posters, I'm beginning to think Luke is missing his right eye.

— Mitch King (@Captain_M_King) November 4, 2015

However there was one who felt that there was a character missing from the reveal.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens opens in New Zealand cinemas on December 18.

- nzherald.co.nz