April 6, 2018
Toys, collectibles, books, apparel and more will hit shelves on what is being called Force Friday, with mass retailers and Disney Stores around the world opening their doors at midnight to celebrate the new product line.
On Sept. 4, Disney is encouraging fans to document their experiences on social media, using the hashtags #ForceFriday and #MidnightMadness.
In conjunction with the announcement of the product release date, DCP also unveiled the packaging for
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
merchandise, which feature's the film's masked villain, Kylo Ren.
“Every lightsaber, every action figure, every LEGO set tells a story for generations of
Star Wars
fans, and this global event is a celebration of those stories," says Josh Silverman, executive vice president, global licensing, Disney Consumer Products. "We’re excited to be part of the countdown to this enormous
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