Here's the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Force Friday Giveaways at Flagship Disney Stores, Target, Toys R Us and Walmart
At the stroke of midnight, when it becomes September 4, all STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS toys and merchandise are officially available to be sold. Lots of retailers are having their own special in-store events and limited edition giveaways for fans who wait in line to be the first to buy the merch.
Here's a breakdown of what giveaways big box retailers Target, Toys R Us and Walmart will offer as well as the three flagship U.S. Disney Stores.
DISNEY STORE
- Each of the three flagship Disney Stores in Times Square, on Michigan Ave. in Chicago and on Stockton St. in San Francisco will give out a free commemorative The Force Awakens pin to the first 100 people who make a purchase.
- Also, the first 1000 fans in line, at each location, will receive a free commemorative Force Friday movie poster.
- DisneyStore.com will also have limited edition Star Wars items available online and there will be free shipping on all Star Wars merch from Sept. 4-6.
TARGET
- Details have not yet been provided as to what the giveaway will be as of the publishing of this post — post will be updated when it's revealed — but there will be something given away per Target's press release: "...[I]n-store event that will include an exclusive giveaway."
TOYS R US
- A limited quantity poster will be handed out to those in line. That exact number of posters per store has not been revealed, so get in line early! The poster is rumored to be the one seen here.
WALMART
- Via press release: "Walmart will be the only place to find the Star Wars Galactic Connexxions trading disc game by Topps, a collectible trading disc game featuring the Star Wars characters generations know and love. At Force Friday midnight events, Walmart will hand out a free limited edition two pack of the discs, including a rare star field disc that is only available in packs given away on Force Friday. If customers find one of four special redemption discs inside Galactic Connexxions game sold in stores, on Walmart.com or during the events, they can be redeemed for an ultra-rare 14 karat gold disc and a StarWars room makeover."