BEGIN THE CLONE WARS WILL
AT TOYS“R”US TIMES SQUARE

Hundreds of Star Wars Fans Expected to Line Up in Times Square to Celebrate the Midnight Launch of Toys and a Dedicated Boutique Based on All-New Star Wars Adventure

WHAT:
Begin the Clone Wars will! On Friday, July 25, Star Wars fans will gather outside of Toys“R”Us Times Square to celebrate the release of toys, games and more based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. To add to the fun, The World’s Greatest Toy Store will host a “Cloned Costume Contest,” Star Wars trivia, games, prizes and a Star Destroyer-filled with other excitement!

WHO:
Hundreds of Star Wars fans and collectors (many dressed in costume) lining up outside the store to be the first to buy Star Wars: The Clone Wars merchandise. Also, special appearances by: Darth Tater™ and Darth Vader and Storm Troopers from the 501st Legion.

WHEN:
Friday, July 25: 9 pm – 12 midnight: Anxious fans gather in front of Toys“R”Us Times Square to participate in activities, trivia, games and more

Saturday, July 26: 12:01 am:
The doors open at Toys“R”Us Times Square for a special unveiling of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars boutique, which will be filled with the largest selection of toys and games based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys including exclusive items from Hasbro®, LEGO® and more.

Media Check-in: 11:15 pm at the 44th Street Seasonal Entrance

Star Wars: The Clone Wars opens in theaters nationwide on August 15.

MEDIA OPPS:
• Fans in line, waiting to purchase Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys
• Interviews with Toys“R”Us representatives (providing “Jedi Toy Training”) demonstrating the newest, and classic, Star Wars toys including lightsabers
• Interviews with the first guests who purchase Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys
• Visuals of the midnight unveiling of the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars boutique
• Visuals of the new boutique, filled with images from Star Wars: The Clone Wars including life-sized sculptures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, a Clone Trooper and Ahsoka, Anakin’s apprentice.

WHERE:
Toys“R”Us Times Square, Level Two
1514 Broadway (at 44th Street)

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BEGIN THE CLONE WARS WILL
AT TOYS“R”US MISSION BAY

Hundreds of Star Wars and Comic Fans Expected to Line Up in San Diego to Celebrate the Midnight Launch of Toys and a Boutique Based on All-New Star Wars Adventure

WHAT:
Begin the Clone Wars will! On Friday, July 25, Star Wars fans visiting San Diego Comic-Con International will gather outside of Toys“R”Us Mission Bay to celebrate the release of toys, games and more based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. To add to the fun, the store will host a “Cloned Costume Contest,” Star Wars trivia, games, prizes and a Star Destroyer-filled with other excitement!

Star Wars enthusiasts will also have a chance to play an oversized version of the Star Wars PocketModel TCG game from WizKids while they wait.

WHO:
Hundreds of Star Wars and comic book fans and collectors (many dressed in costume) lining up outside the store to be the first to buy Star Wars: The Clone Wars merchandise, and a special appearance by Darth Vader and Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion.

WHEN:
Friday, July 25: 9 pm – 12 midnight: Anxious fans gather in front of Toys“R”Us Mission Bay to participate in the games, activities, trivia and more. Friday is also Star Wars Day at San Diego Comic-Con, filled with panels and activites.

Saturday, July 26: 12:01 am: The doors open at Toys“R”Us Mission Bay, for a special unveiling of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars boutique, which will be filled with the largest selection of toys and games from the movie including exclusive items from Hasbro®, LEGO® and more.

Media Check-in: 11:15 pm
Star Wars: The Clone Wars opens in theaters nationwide on August 15.

MEDIA OPPS:
• Fans, in line, waiting to purchase Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys
• Interviews with Steve Sansweet, Head of Fan Relations, Lucasfilm Ltd.
• Interviews with Toys“R”Us representatives (providing “Jedi Toy Training”) demonstrating the newest, and classic, Star Wars toys including lightsabers
• Interviews with the first guests who purchase Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys
• The unveiling of the new boutique, filled with images from Star Wars: The Clone Wars

WHERE:
Toys“R”Us Mission Bay
1240 West Morena Boulevard

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