FORCE FRIDAY September 01-03

vaderito wrote:OK, everyone be on a lookout for more spoilerific toys come FF. Especially sets. And also check the boxes carefully cause some have Fantasy Set slapped on it so they are disposable.

EchoBase wrote:Now, that's a bummer. There are only 6 force Friday events in Germany, wtf?

http://starwarscollector.de/news/nur-sechs-force-friday-events-in-deutschland/

At least there is one in the city I live in, so will try to go there.

Here's a list with all the stores in the world which will participate:

http://cdnvideo.dolimg.com/cdn_assets/2742698e553815c623db172c81cc0ba8a41fc417.pdf

EchoBase wrote:Now, that's a bummer. There are only 6 force Friday events in Germany, wtf?

http://starwarscollector.de/news/nur-sechs-force-friday-events-in-deutschland/

At least there is one in the city I live in, so will try to go there.

Here's a list with all the stores in the world which will participate:

http://cdnvideo.dolimg.com/cdn_assets/2742698e553815c623db172c81cc0ba8a41fc417.pdf

nemapasara wrote:Some Force Friday banners spotted:

vaderito wrote:LOL, first banner has Kylo's scar on the wrong cheek. How the heck that happened?

Force Friday Events:

vaderito wrote:Ok, so among all that merch, what carries the most spoilerific value? Books (fingers crossed TLJ novelization somehow sneaks in)? Lego sets? Toy boxes?

Xylo Ren wrote:

vaderito wrote:Ok, so among all that merch, what carries the most spoilerific value? Books (fingers crossed TLJ novelization somehow sneaks in)? Lego sets? Toy boxes?

@vaderito

Books, posters, multiple-figure packs, clothing items. I'm not really expecting anything spoilery because I think LF learned their lesson after detachable-hand Anakin hit shelves before Ep II.

SanghaRen wrote:

EchoBase wrote:Now, that's a bummer. There are only 6 force Friday events in Germany, wtf?

http://starwarscollector.de/news/nur-sechs-force-friday-events-in-deutschland/

At least there is one in the city I live in, so will try to go there.

Here's a list with all the stores in the world which will participate:

http://cdnvideo.dolimg.com/cdn_assets/2742698e553815c623db172c81cc0ba8a41fc417.pdf

@EchoBase

It's the first time in my life I actually take an interest in Force Friday. What happens on these events? You can buy the toys first and there are some events? Is that it?

If I have to wait some days or even a few weeks to get stuff from Amazon or wherever, I can probably live with that. I'll just avoid this thread

I'd really like the Black Series Hera Syndulla and a Kylo for me and my mom, but it depends how good the figures look. And that double-blade praetorian chick maybe.

SanghaRen wrote:@EchoBase

I understand you being suspicious because in the Toys r Us we have here, the SW stuff has always been limited. Even on their website, I could not find much. I think Amazon is probably still the best bet. Unfortunately, I might add. I am a Prime Amazon member, but sometimes I feel a bit ashamed because they pretty much get bigger and bigger eating all the smaller retailers as they go, but it's so easy...

I guess I can't help picturing people in stores fighting over the last bits of SW merchandize and it frightens me a bit. Maybe I have too much imagination. It's probably more of a way to meet other fans. And well I live in a "snob" city so it'd be shocking if they were fighting. Shocking but fun. I will meet with a friend for dinner next Saturday. Maybe I'll tell her we meet in the big city so I can go through the toy stores before. Just in case, there's still a Kylo left to save from loneliness

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is still a few months away from hitting theaters, but BB-8-happy fans are about to get a glimpse at a new character as a part of a three-day marketing rollout of toys and products inspired by the film.
The Walt Disney Company said Thursday that the global event, dubbed Force Friday II, will feature an augmented reality treasure hunt called Find the Force. Using the Star Wars app in the 20,000 participating locations in 30 countries, fans can snap photos of the Find the Force symbol to find old favorites, like Admiral Ackbar, and discover a new character from "The Last Jedi" too.
Augmented reality, which superimposes interactive images onto a person's real-world surroundings using their smartphone or other device, became a sensation with the hit video game "Pokemon Go."
"Star Wars has always championed new technology, and we are excited that augmented reality will allow fans to experience the universe in a whole new way," said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in a statement.
It's a departure from the Force Friday blitz in 2015, which featured an 18-hour live-streamed unboxing of the products in promotion of "The Force Awakens."
Force Friday II runs from Sept. 1 through Sept. 3. There are 15 total AG characters to find across the three days.
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" blasts into theaters on Dec. 15. It is the eighth installment in the core "Star Wars" franchise that follows the force-sensitive Skywalker family.

EchoBase wrote:

SanghaRen wrote:@EchoBase

I understand you being suspicious because in the Toys r Us we have here, the SW stuff has always been limited. Even on their website, I could not find much. I think Amazon is probably still the best bet. Unfortunately, I might add. I am a Prime Amazon member, but sometimes I feel a bit ashamed because they pretty much get bigger and bigger eating all the smaller retailers as they go, but it's so easy...

I guess I can't help picturing people in stores fighting over the last bits of SW merchandize and it frightens me a bit. Maybe I have too much imagination. It's probably more of a way to meet other fans. And well I live in a "snob" city so it'd be shocking if they were fighting. Shocking but fun. I will meet with a friend for dinner next Saturday. Maybe I'll tell her we meet in the big city so I can go through the toy stores before. Just in case, there's still a Kylo left to save from loneliness

@SanghaRen

I read somewhere that people were queuing for the toys last time. So, it's the first time they have a real event here.
This time they want to sell the stuff directly in the cinemas and you have to get a ticket for the screening before to be able to buy items at midnight. We were lucky to get two tickets and the toys r us guy said they are limited to 270. Hey, if I have to fight, I'll fight . I want to have the tie silencer and a few Funko Pops and maybe a Porg.

SanghaRen wrote:

EchoBase wrote:

SanghaRen wrote:@EchoBase

I understand you being suspicious because in the Toys r Us we have here, the SW stuff has always been limited. Even on their website, I could not find much. I think Amazon is probably still the best bet. Unfortunately, I might add. I am a Prime Amazon member, but sometimes I feel a bit ashamed because they pretty much get bigger and bigger eating all the smaller retailers as they go, but it's so easy...

I guess I can't help picturing people in stores fighting over the last bits of SW merchandize and it frightens me a bit. Maybe I have too much imagination. It's probably more of a way to meet other fans. And well I live in a "snob" city so it'd be shocking if they were fighting. Shocking but fun. I will meet with a friend for dinner next Saturday. Maybe I'll tell her we meet in the big city so I can go through the toy stores before. Just in case, there's still a Kylo left to save from loneliness

@SanghaRen

I read somewhere that people were queuing for the toys last time. So, it's the first time they have a real event here.
This time they want to sell the stuff directly in the cinemas and you have to get a ticket for the screening before to be able to buy items at midnight. We were lucky to get two tickets and the toys r us guy said they are limited to 270. Hey, if I have to fight, I'll fight . I want to have the tie silencer and a few Funko Pops and maybe a Porg.

@EchoBase

Please ask hubby to film the fight So as of Saturday evening we'll compare our prizes. I think my basket will be empty. I am curious to see the shelves in the stores though. I find the whole Force Friday phenomenon intriguing.

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