Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Force Friday is Upon Us

BB-8 in a Hot Wheels, Kylo Ren's mask, a Lego Millennium Falcon—all this and more is available at retailers around the globe as ‘Force Friday’ is officially underway. It's a merch extravaganza, inspired, of course, by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and following the 18+ hour global live unboxing event on YouTubewhere the new product range were officially unveiled. Now more than  the 3,000 retail locations in the U.S. have opened their doors at midnight for fans to use the force of their wallets to snatch up all that sweet Star Wars stuff. 

Here's a few of the toys that we found pretty great, with the toymakers descriptions included. If you want the whole list, you can click here.

Hot Wheels? Star Wars Kylo RenTM and BB-8 Character Cars   *Embargo lifts at 11:30 local time on 9/3 (22:30 EDT on 9/2)*   Licensee: Mattel MSRP: $3.49 each Available: September 4   This sleek, ominous racecar takes command of the road with the speed and intensity of the dark warrior, Kylo Ren. The villain?s mysterious hood drapes over the rear fenders of the vehicle to cloak its identity, while the cockpit captures the form of his warrior-like helmet. Kylo Ren?s tri-bladed Lightsaber runs along the side trim, using the power of the Force to thrust this machine into hyperdrive with a fiery burst of propulsion!   Lively spirit and quick intelligence radiate from this engaging hot rod, always ready to spin into action like the loyal Droid, BB-8?. Geometric curves and seamlessly integrated wheels give the vehicle a high-tech appeal, enhanced by its exposed motor and ingenious electrical components. A low dome completes its compact profile, ensuring a speedy dash into action when the rear booster ignites. Hot Wheels? Star Wars Kylo RenTM and BB-8 Character Cars   *Embargo lifts at 11:30 local time on 9/3 (22:30 EDT on 9/2)*   Licensee: Mattel MSRP: $3.49 each Available: September 4   This sleek, ominous racecar takes command of the road with the speed and intensity of the dark warrior, Kylo Ren. The villain?s mysterious hood drapes over the rear fenders of the vehicle to cloak its identity, while the cockpit captures the form of his warrior-like helmet. Kylo Ren?s tri-bladed Lightsaber runs along the side trim, using the power of the Force to thrust this machine into hyperdrive with a fiery burst of propulsion!   Lively spirit and quick intelligence radiate from this engaging hot rod, always ready to spin into action like the loyal Droid, BB-8?. Geometric curves and seamlessly integrated wheels give the vehicle a high-tech appeal, enhanced by its exposed motor and ingenious electrical components. A low dome completes its compact profile, ensuring a speedy dash into action when the rear booster ignites. Kylo Ren Costume for Kids - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. .Available at Disney Store.MSRP: $59.95.Available: September 4. .Our Kylo Ren Costume for Kids transforms your Star Wars fan into the mysterious dark warrior from the newest installment of the epic saga. The ankle-length cloak comes with pants, hooded cape, gloves and mask.

Kylo Ren Costume for Kids - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. .Available at Disney Store.MSRP: $59.95.Available: September 4. .Our Kylo Ren Costume for Kids transforms your Star Wars fan into the mysterious dark warrior from the newest installment of the epic saga. The ankle-length cloak comes with pants, hooded cape, gloves and mask.

Kylo Ren Lightsaber - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. .Available at Disney Store.MSRP: $29.95.Available: September 4. .Step into the action of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when you wield our Kylo Ren Lightsaber featuring the mysterious villain's distinctive cross hilt blades, lights, motion-sensor sounds, battle-clash rumble and dueling effects. Enter the battle with Kylo Ren?s personal Command Shuttle! This fantastic, highly detailed starship has loads of features, including opening front, rear and bottom storage bays; wing-mounted, spring-loaded shooters and detachable tool racks. And when you?re ready for even more action, activate the amazing extending wing function! It?s time to hunt down the enemy and play out your own great scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Includes 6 minifigures with assorted accessories: Kylo Ren, General Hux, First Order Officer, 2 First Order Crew and a First Order Stormtrooper Officer. LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon..Licensee: LEGO.MSRP: $149.99.Available: September 4. .One of the most iconic starships of the Star Wars saga is back, and it?s leaner and meaner than ever before! As featured in exciting scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this latest LEGO? version of the Millennium Falcon is crammed with new and updated external features, including an even more streamlined and detailed design, detachable cockpit with space for 2 minifigures, rotating top and bottom laser turrets with hatch and space for a minifigure, dual spring-loaded tools, sensor dish, ramp and an entrance hatch. Open up the hull plates to reveal even more great new and updated details inside, including the main hold with seating area and holochess board, more detailed hyperdrive, secret compartment, extra boxes and cables, and storage for spring-loaded tool. And of course no LEGO Millennium Falcon model would be complete without Han Solo and Chewbacca, as well as other great characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Activate the hyperdrive and set course for LEGO Star Wars fun! Includes 6 minifigures with assorted accessories: Rey, Finn, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub Gang Member, plus a BB-8 Astromech Droid. LEGO Star Wars Poe?s X-Wing Fighter?   Licensee: LEGO MSRP: $79.99 Available: September 4   Battle the forces of the First Order with Poe's X-Wing Fighter. This customized starfighter is packed with features, like the 4 spring-loaded shooters, 2 stud shooters, retractable landing gear, opening wings, opening cockpit with space for a minifigure and space behind for the BB-8 Astromech Droid. There?s even a loader with tool rack, extra ammunition, and a seat for a minifigure. So climb the access ladder, strap in and get ready to recreate your own great scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted accessories: Poe Dameron, Resistance ground crew and a Resistance X-Wing Pilot, plus a BB-8 Astromech Droid. Star Wars Remote Controlled Millennium Falcon Quad..Licensee: Spinmaster.MSRP: $109.99.Available: September 4. .Fly the most iconic ship in the Star Wars universe! The Ultimate Millennium Falcon takes flight with the power of quad rotors concealed in the body of the ship. Its authentic lights and sounds bring the Millennium Falcon to life as you fly.  Activate Hyperspace mode on the remote control and hold on for a fully loaded hyperspace journey.  With 2.4GHz communication, you can control the Millennium Falcon up to 200 feet away! Join the rebellion and bring Star Wars home with the Millennium Falcon Quad from Air Hogs!. CAPTION: Star Wars Elite Series Die Cast Action Figures..Available at Disney Store September 4th..SRP: $24.95 each..Introducing the Star Wars Elite Series by Disney Store, a new line of highly articulated and detailed die cast action figures. Figures included in the initial launch include the highly trained warrior Finn; the resilient survivor Rey and cylindrical droid BB-8; the First Order loyalist Captain Phasma; and the dark warrior Kylo Ren. Add these die cast figures to your collection for epic adventures anywhere... Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Figure Assortment..Licensee: HASBRO .MSRP: $19.99.Available: September 4.Age: 4+. .The most anticipated film of the year, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, comes to life with STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed. Characters include FINN (JAKKU), REY (JAKKU) with BB-8, KYLO REN, CAPTAIN PHASMA, FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, CHEWBACCA, POE DAMERON, CONSTABLE ZUVIO, FIRST ORDER SNOWTROOPER and more. Each sold separately. Star Wars: The Black Series 6-Inch Figure Assortment..Licensee: HASBRO .MSRP: $19.99.Available: September 4.Age: 4+. .The most anticipated film of the year, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, comes to life with STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed. Characters include FINN (JAKKU), REY (JAKKU) with BB-8, KYLO REN, CAPTAIN PHASMA, FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, CHEWBACCA, POE DAMERON, CONSTABLE ZUVIO, FIRST ORDER SNOWTROOPER and more. Each sold separately. Stormtrooper Costume for Kids - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. .Available at Disney Store.MSRP: $59.95.Available: September 4. .Dress your dedicated soldier in our Star Wars: The Force Awakens Stormtrooper costume including mask, belt with pouch, bodysuit and 3 swappable pauldrons to indicate rank: Officer, Sergeant, and Squad Leader.

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