Star Wars: The Last Jedi Toy Blitz Begins With Drones
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Two squadrons of little Star Wars drones fly through the air in a Brooklyn, N.Y., event space, blasting each other with lasers within the net-lined battle zone. The scoreboard keeps a tally as pro-pilots whip their X-Wings and TIE Fighters around, tagging each other between barrel rolls.
Propel, the company behind the toys, was showing off its flying machines in the run-up to “Force Friday,” the recurring shopping spectacle for Walt Disney Co.’s prized sci-fi franchise on Sept. 1. The merchandising machine will be in full gear, unveiling new toys and collectibles to begin hyping its products for the holiday rush and the theatrical release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in December. In recent years, Star Wars has held special event days for merchandise before an upcoming big-budget movie, such as “The Force Awakens” and “Rogue One.”
Disney has planned events with dozens of retailers clamoring to capitalize on the franchise’s might, from Wal-Mart and Amazon.com to Toys R Us and Target. Smaller retailers, such as Build-A-Bear Workshop, Hot Topic, and even Pottery Barn Kids, got a piece of the action too. Brookstone and Staples will hawk gadgets; Bed Bath & Beyond will sell Star Wars bedding, waffle makers, and alarm clocks. Even Apple stores are taking part in the party.
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