Toys 'R' Us Stores to Open at 12:01 AM on April 2 to Celebrate the Arrival of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Toy Collection

Toys 'R' Us Stores to Open at 12:01 AM on April 2 to Celebrate the Arrival of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Toy Collection

Avid Star Wars Fans Will be Among the First to Savor New Movie-Related Products

WAYNE, N.J., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The wait is almost over for Star Wars fans -- at least when it comes to movie-related products for the final chapter of the epic saga. The new collection of toys and games for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith-which hits theaters worldwide on May 19- -- goes on sale at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide on April 2.

At 12:01 AM on April 2, 316 Toys "R" Us stores across the country will open their doors giving Star Wars fans the first opportunity to make purchases from the new toy collection. The biggest celebration will take place at Toys "R" Us Times Square where Star Wars fans are being encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character from the Star Wars movies. Here, attendees will be treated to special appearances by Darth Tater(TM) and Star Wars mPIRE(TM) characters from M&M'S, including M-Vader and Mobi-Wan Kenobi. Special prizes will also be awarded to fans who successfully answer Star Wars trivia. Star Wars enthusiasts who are unable to attend the midnight festivities can log onto Toysrus.com when the virtual store also opens to sell the Star Wars collection at 12:01 am on April 2.

"Fans of the Star Wars saga have been eagerly anticipating the final installment of the film franchise and the availability of its related merchandise," said John Barbour, President, Toys "R" Us, U.S. "The Toys "R" Us team and our vendor partners have worked hard to deliver an exciting selection of new and unique products for our Star Wars collector customers and fans of all ages."

An extensive assortment of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith toys will be showcased in special feature shops in all Toys "R" Us stores. Products will include action figures, games, Electronic Lightsabers, Darth Vader Voice Changer, assault vehicles, playsets and more from Hasbro. A Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Plug it in and Play TV Games(TM) unit from Jakks Pacific and LEGO construction versions of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith vehicles and scenes will also be available. These feature shops will include a number of exclusive items available only at Toys "R" Us. Star Wars fans should note that additional new Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith merchandise will arrive frequently at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide leading up to the movie opening on May 19 and thereafter.

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith product that will be available exclusively at Toys "R" Us and Toysrus.com includes:

Trivial Pursuit(R) DVD Star Wars(R) Saga Edition Collector's Tin from Hasbro Games

The Trivial Pursuit DVD Star Wars(R) Saga Edition game combines traditional game play, modern DVD technology, and questions from all six Star Wars movies. Housed in a special collector's tin exclusive to Toys "R" Us, the game features over 2,400 questions, including 600 interactive questions on two DVDs. Appealing to Star Wars fans and collectors alike, this game contains 20 DVD questions that feature real life Star Wars fans acting out various scenes from the Star Wars saga. No batteries required. Ages 10 years and up.

Stratego(R) Star Wars(R) Saga Edition: The Galactic Battlefield Strategy Game from Hasbro Games

Star Wars fans can face-off in this classic battle of Good vs. Evil. Favorite Star Wars characters have come together for the ultimate encounter in this Toys "R" Us exclusive game. Players can abide by the classic Stratego rules or use special powers to add to the strategy. Battles can be recreated featuring characters from the latest movies or by using classic battles from the original trilogy. Both trilogies can be combined to create the ultimate battle that is the Star Wars saga. No batteries required. Ages 8 years and up.

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker's(TM) Jedi Starfighter from Hasbro

Anakin battles the enemy using his amazing piloting skills in his Jedi starfighter. This Toys "R" Us exclusive play set allows Star Wars fans to recreate Anakin's piloting skills and mastery of the Force to defeat his opponents in space combat. Starfighter features opening canopy, firing missiles, retractable landing gear and wings that spring open. Product available mid-May. No batteries required. Ages 4 years and up.

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Holographic Yoda Figure from Hasbro

Jedi Master Yoda, a close friend of the Wookiees, travels to their homeworld of Kashyyyk to help personally spearhead the Republic defense of that planet. While there, the revered Jedi sends a holographic transmission to the Jedi Council to discuss recent ominous events. The Holographic Yoda figure features unique translucent styling and is available only at Toys "R" Us beginning April 10 as a gift with a Hasbro Star Wars purchase of $25 or more. Not sold separately. While supplies last. No batteries required. Ages 4 and up.

About Toys "R" Us

Toys "R" Us is one of the leading specialty toy retailers in the world. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,200 stores, including 681 toy stores in the U.S. and 601 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet sites at http://www.toysrus.com/, http://www.imaginarium.com/ and http://www.sportsrus.com/. Babies "R" Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 218 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com/.

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Source: Toys "R" Us

CONTACT: Kathleen Waugh, +1-646-366-8823, waughk@toysrus.com, or Colleen Cleary, +1-646-366-8862, clearyc@toysrus.com, both of Toys "R" Us, Inc.

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