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Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:49 pm
by MattG
Force Friday II, the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi toys, is confirmed to be taking place in NZ, with a few stores around the country opening at midnight (i.e., on the evening of Thursday August 31st).

First up on the list is SWNZ sponsor Toyco, based in Wagener Pl, St Luke, Auckland. Toyco will launch their products in store and online ( http://www.Toyco.co.nz ) simultaneously, and in terms of product range, have informed me that they will "have all and anything we can get".

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:53 pm
by MattG
Also, Mike L has been able to get information and post over on the SWNZ Facebook Group about Toyworld stores that will be opening at midnight ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWNZdis ... 666782415/ ). The following will have midnight events:
  • Albany
  • Tower Junction Christchurch
  • Sylvia Park Auckland
  • Wellington

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:14 am
by MattG
Facebook event for the Toyco midnight opening: https://www.facebook.com/events/1247072 ... y%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page_upcoming_events_card%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:18 am
by kyloren
MattG wrote:Force Friday II, the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi toys, is confirmed to be taking place in NZ, with a few stores around the country opening at midnight (i.e., on the evening of Thursday August 31st).

First up on the list is SWNZ sponsor Toyco, based in Wagener Pl, St Luke, Auckland. Toyco will launch their products in store and online ( http://www.Toyco.co.nz ) simultaneously, and in terms of product range, have informed me that they will "have all and anything we can get".
Woo hoo! I'll be there! :)

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:07 am
by kyloren
Toyco cancelled "because of Disney."

What about other shops?

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:26 am
by MattG
Update: the Toyco midnight opening event is very much on. Read more in following posts.

That's very much a shame. Here's the link to Toyco's FB post: https://www.facebook.com/events/1247072 ... story=null

The Toyworld events mentioned in the second post are still on as far as we know.

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:22 am
by Archon Revuge
(I've already posted this info in the Store Reports thread, but thought it couldn't hurt to add it here for those who are planning their Force Friday buy-up.)

Farmers currently have 3 3/4" single figures reduced from $17.99 to $11.99 and 3 3/4" 2-packs reduced from $34.99 to $19.99, and shelf tags confirm that these deals will run until September 3rd (including Force Friday).

No word yet on what kinds of deals The Warehouse or Toyworld will be offering, but I'll be sure to add them here as soon as I find out.

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:43 am
by MattG
The Toyco, St Lukes, midnight opening event is definitely back on. They kept the pressure on the local Disney offices, and have sorted out approval. This is the event we'll be going to, so sing out if you'll be there :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/361843870904617/

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:46 pm
by Reverend Strone
Thanks for digging up and sharing this info, folks. :)

Re: Force Friday II, September 01 2017

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:59 pm
by MattG
Reverend Strone wrote:Thanks for digging up and sharing this info, folks. :)
Are you going to get to your local Wellington event Daniel?

Some more details for the Toyworld events are here: https://www.facebook.com/ToyworldNZ/pho ... 17/?type=3