When the clock strikes midnight, tonight, Disney/Lucasfilm will begin its second annual Force Friday, which will unveil all the news toys and collectibles available for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and we’ve got the locations you need to visit, in order to get your Star Wars toy fix…
When Disney held its very first Force Friday last year, in 2015, it was a resounding success in regards to the sale of Star Wars collectibles and toys. The marketing campaign helped to hype the excitement for Star Wars: The Force Awakens through everything from LEGO toy sets to Star Wars books, and even the valued Hasbro Black Series collectible figures.
Well, Disney is back this year with its second Force Friday, which begins at midnight tonight, and Dork Side of the Force is here to tell you where you can find the best and most exclusive Star Wars toys and collectibles.
Here’s a list of stores that will be open at midnight and/or hosting special in-store events for Rogue One, for Force Friday:
h/t – FanSided (our mothership)
Image Credit: Lucasfilm
Walmart:
You can visit Walmart online, but here’s what Walmart will offer as exclusives:
- Hasbro Star Wars Electronic R2-D2
- Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series 3.75″ Figures
- Funko Pop! Star Wars Saw Gerrera Vinyl Figure
Image Credit: Lucasfilm
Toys ‘R’ Us:
You can visit the Toys ‘R’ Us website for their exclusive Force Friday deals, and the toy store chain will be open at midnight with special in store Rogue One events. Here’s the Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive:
- Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Imperial Hovertank Pilot Figure
Image Credit: Lucasfilm
Target
Target online has a myriad of awesome Roue One toys, and has a list of exclusives Rogue One toys, as well:
- Hasbro Star Wars Rogue One Captain Cassian Andor Deluxe Blaster
- Funko POP! Battle Outfit Jyn Erso
- Hot Wheels Die Cast Hero & Villain Starships set
Image Credit: Lucasfilm
Disney Store
The Disney Store will be hosting live Rogue One events at three different locations in the US:
- New York City (Times Square)
- Chicago (Michigan Avenue)
- San Francisco (Stockton Street)
Each location will all be opening at 12:01 am. Star Wars fans shopping at the Disney Store at one of these locations, will have a chance to win Rogue One action figures signed by the director of the film, Gareth Edwards, as well as Jyn Erso herself, Felicity Jones.
Next: The Imperial March gets a happy remix. Darth Vader does not approve.
There you have it if you visit any of the above stores, you will find the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story toys you’re looking for. When you get home with all your sweet Rogue One swag, tweet us at @DorkSideOForce and show off the picture of your haul, or even you and your friends and family at one of the events, using the hashtag #ForceFriday
Be safe out there and please remember: Be courteous to the younger and much smaller Star Wars fans out there, and as always, May the Force be With You!