Today, merchandise inspired by the highly anticipated new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens launched at retailers around the globe as ‘Force Friday’ officially got underway. Hot off the heels of the 18+ hour global live unboxing event on YouTube where highlights of the new product range were officially unveiled, the celebration continued as more than 3,000 retail locations in the U.S. opened their doors at midnight for fans to be among the first to discover new Star Wars products.
#ForceFriday New York
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EvanTubeHD, a digital star from the Maker Studios network, unboxed LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Star Wars BB-8 from Sphero on Good Morning America TV show in New York, New York.
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#ForceFriday Chicago
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Fans wait in line for the opportunity to purchase new Star Wars merchandise on #ForceFriday at midnight on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at the Michigan Ave Disney Store in Chicago.
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CHICAGO: HobbyKidsTV, a family of digital stars from the Maker Studios network, unboxed Star Wars: The Force Awakens role play from Disney Store at the Michigan Ave store in Chicago, Illinois on 3 September 2015 as part of the epic global event marking the countdown to #Force Friday.
#ForceFriday Los Angeles
Star Wars fans take part in the epic global live unboxing event at the YouTube Space LA in Los Angeles, California.
Look! It’s me! No, not really, but I WISH it were me! Where do I get my own Ewok costume that looks this good?
#ForceFriday San Francisco
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Chris Pirillo, a digital star from the Maker Studios network, unboxed Star Wars Battle Action Millennium Falcon from Hasbro at the Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco, California.
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Fans pose with their new Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise on Force Friday at Disney Store, Stockton Street in San Francisco, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
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Highlighted U.S. Merchandise
Highlights from the merchandise line found in the U.S. include:
A large collection of exclusive merchandise from Disney Store including role play items, talking action figures and figure play sets, along with themed apparel, tech accessories, mugs, journals and more
J. Crew apparel for men, women and kids featuring the fan-favorite “Chewie, we’re home” scene of Chewbacca and Han Solo from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer
A Star Wars collection of Rock & Republic® misses apparel and Mighty Fine juniors apparel offers female fans graphic tees, leggings, sweatshirts, hoodies and dresses available at Kohl’s
The ultimate Millennium Falcon children’s bed from Pottery Barn Kids, looking like something seen from a galaxy far, far away
A villainous take on home merchandise featuring new characters from the Dark Side, such as First Order Stormtroopers and Kylo Ren available at JCPenney
What toy is Mom Does Reviews most excited about?
While lightsabers are always our Star Wars toy of choice, we are really excited to see the new products from Nerf, LEGO, and Hot Wheels®.
From Hot Wheels® Star Wars Kylo RenTM and BB-8 Character Cars: This sleek, ominous racecar takes command of the road with the speed and intensity of the dark warrior, Kylo Ren. The villain’s mysterious hood drapes over the rear fenders of the vehicle to cloak its identity, while the cockpit captures the form of his warrior-like helmet. Kylo Ren’s tri-bladed Lightsaber runs along the side trim, using the power of the Force to thrust this machine into hyperdrive with a fiery burst of propulsion! Find it on Amazon HERE.
From Hot Wheels®: Lively spirit and quick intelligence radiate from this engaging hot rod, always ready to spin into action like the loyal Droid, BB-8. Geometric curves and seamlessly integrated wheels give the vehicle a high-tech appeal, enhanced by its exposed motor and ingenious electrical components. A low dome completes its compact profile, ensuring a speedy dash into action when the rear booster ignites.
LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon: One of the most iconic starships of the Star Wars saga is back, and it’s leaner and meaner than ever before! As featured in exciting scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this latest LEGO version of the Millennium Falcon is crammed with new and updated external features, including an even more streamlined and detailed design, detachable cockpit with space for 2 minifigures, rotating top and bottom laser turrets with hatch and space for a minifigure, dual spring-loaded tools, sensor dish, ramp and an entrance hatch. Open up the hull plates to reveal even more great new and updated details inside, including the main hold with seating area and holochess board, more detailed hyperdrive, secret compartment, extra boxes and cables, and storage for spring-loaded tool. And of course no LEGO Millennium Falcon model would be complete without Han Solo and Chewbacca, as well as other great characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Activate the hyperdrive and set course for LEGO Star Wars fun! Includes 6 minifigures with assorted accessories: Rey, Finn, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub Gang Member, plus a BB-8 Astromech Droid. Find it on Amazon HERE.
Star Wars NERF First Order Stormtrooper Deluxe Blaster: The fight to restore order to the galaxy comes home with the first-ever STAR WARS NERF blasters! Battle against the Resistance with this blaster that comes with a 12-dart clip, slam-fire action, removable sight, detachable stock and twelve NERF darts that fire up to 65 feet! Find it on Amazon HERE.
SPECIAL NOTE
To preserve the integrity of key movie moments, an additional wave of products will be released closer to the film’s debut, when fans will be able to find additional items featuring the newest characters, including Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, BB-8 and more. On December 18, a Play Set based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens will become available for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, the latest installment of the best-selling “toys-to-life” video game from Disney Interactive.
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