Force Friday II: Toys ‘R’ Us UK Midnight Madness Opening Events

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Maidenhead, UK (25th August 2017) – Toys ‘R’ Us are about to launch another epic range of Star Wars toys into the UK with incredible must-have toys, games and merchandise from one of the UK’s favourite movie franchises, providing millions of Toys ‘R’ Us kids and collectors alike with their most beloved memorabilia.

With excitement building, Toys ‘R’ Us will celebrate the launch of the new toys of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with 5 UK stores opening their doors at Midnight (12.01am) on the day now known as Force Friday, 1st September.

Toysrus.co.uk is already counting down to the highly anticipated toy launch and will be the destination for plenty of new products, some of which are only available at the giant toy retailer.

From next Friday (1st sept), fans will be able to bring to life some of their favourite Saga characters at Toys“R”Us stores worldwide. In commemoration of the worldwide launch of new products inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Disney and Lucasfilm have announced Find the Force, an unprecedented pop-up Augmented Reality (AR) treasure hunt that unites fans around the world in the battle against the dark side for a unique global three-day event.

On Force Friday, Toys ‘R’ Us stores around the globe will open their doors for special midnight opening celebrations, providing customers of all ages the opportunity to be among the first to purchase must-have merchandise, receive exclusive giveaways and immerse themselves in all things Star Wars.

In the UK, the giant toy retailer is encouraging fans of all ages to head to one of the following stores for a midnight opening;

Toys ”R” Us Cardiff Bay – CF11 0JS
Toys ”R” Us  Warrington – WA5 7TT
Toys ”R” Us Medway – ME5 9SQ
Toys ”R” Us Oldbury – B69 4RJ
Toys ”R” Us Glasgow Helen Street – G51 3HR

As part of the toy store celebrations, the first 75 customers through the door at midnight at each of these stores will receive Star Wars giveaways, including a limited edition poster and T-Shirt, as well as the chance to be among the first to purchase exclusive Star Wars merchandise in dedicated front-of-store feature shops.

Also at midnight on Force Friday, shoppers will be able to browse and purchase the new products online at Toys ‘R’ Us.

For updates and further information, follow @toysrusuk #ForceFriday

Out in cinemas this December Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the hugely anticipated next chapter in the Skywalker saga, following The Force Awakens – the UK’s biggest film of all time.

Jedi News will be in attending at least two stores – Medway and Oldbury – and we look forward to seeing some of you there (more updates as we have them). Happy hunting!

SOURCEToys 'R' Us
James Burns
James is an active member of the Star Wars collecting community, and is the Brand Director for Jedi News. James is also the host of the Star Wars Collectors Cast, and co-host of RADIO 1138 on the Jedi News Network.