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Toys R Us readies midnight openings for The Last Jedi

5 UK stores will open doors at 12.01am on September 1 for new toy launch.

Toy R Us will open five of its UK stores at 12.01am on Friday, September 1 as it marks Force Friday II and the official launch of the toy line for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Special opening night celebrations will take place at stores in Cardiff Bay, Warrington, Medway, Oldbury and Glasgow (Helen Street).

As part of the celebrations, the first 75 customers through the door at midnight at each of the stores will receive Star Wars giveaways. These will include a limited edition poster and t-shirt, as well as the chance to be among the first to purchase exclusive Star Wars merchandise in dedicated front-of-store feature shops.

In addition, fans will also be able to take part in the pop-up Augmented Reality treasure hunt – Find the Force – in Toys R Us stores.

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