Star Wars fans and internet personalities Andi Gutierrez (right) and Anthony Carboni (left) prepare to give the world a sneak peek at the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens products in the first-ever global live toy unboxing, which they will host from YouTube Space Los Angeles on September 2 and 3. The live steam event will kick off at 7.45 am in Sydney, Australia on September 3 and will roll around the world leading to ‘Force Friday’ on September 4, when merchandise from the new film will be available at retailers. Tune in at YouTube.com/StarWars. Photo credit: Kevin Lynch for Disney Consumer Products
From now until September 7, visitors to Sandton City in Johannesburg and Canal Walk in Cape Town, will be able take a trip through the Star Wars universe that will showcase art gallery installations of some of the most iconic moments from the six Star Wars films.
Together with fun facts and behind the scenes details, the installation will also feature some of the iconic Lego Star Wars sets that have captured the imaginations of young (and old) fans alike for decades.
The events will be taking place at Sandton City’s Mr Price Court (Rivonia Road, Sandton) and at Canal Walk Shopping Centre’s Edgars Court (Century City Boulevard, Milnerton).
Visitors to the exhibition will see a mysterious black box in the centre. As Star Wars: The Force Awakens products are revealed across the globe in celebration of Force Friday (September 4), the black box will be unveiled, showcasing the brand new products and merchandise from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with information on where South African Star Wars fans will be able to get their hands on the products.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens will release globally in cinemas on Friday, December 18.
Infographic for the countdown to Star Wars Force Friday epic global event.
theluvvie 