**A Night to Remember: The Star Wars Fan's Force Friday Experience**

As I stood in line outside the store, surrounded by fellow fans who shared my passion for all things Star Wars, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. It was Force Friday, the highly anticipated day when new Star Wars merchandise would hit shelves, and I was determined to get as much as possible. My plan was to wait in line, not just for the exclusive figures, but for any piece of technology that might be released, and to see what other surprises the store had in store.

**A Waiting Game**

I had been planning this day for weeks, studying the store's website and social media to figure out which items would be available on Force Friday. I knew that the new Rogue One figures were a must-have, and I was determined to get them in their original packaging. The exclusive Imperial Hovertank Pilot figure was also high on my list, and I hoped to snag one of those as well. As we waited in line, the hours ticked by slowly, but I didn't mind. We chatted about our favorite Star Wars characters and movies, and I even got recognized for my YouTube videos featuring my collection of Star Wars memorabilia.

**The Store's Signing**

When the store finally opened its doors, I was greeted by a sign that read "Star Wars Exclusives" in bold letters. As we made our way to the front of the line, I noticed that there were only a few signs available for customers to take home as free gifts. Despite my disappointment at not being able to get the exclusive t-shirts, which were only available at this store, I was thrilled to see the selection of merchandise on offer. The Imperial Death Trooper figure, in particular, caught my eye, and I knew I had to have it.

**A Tradition for Me**

As I walked into the store, I couldn't help but feel a sense of tradition wash over me. For years now, I've been participating in Force Friday, always on the lookout for exclusive items that can add to my collection. This year was no different, and I was determined to get as much as possible. As I made my way through the aisles, I spotted the new Rogue One figures on a high shelf, just out of reach. But I knew that with patience and persistence, I could get them.

**A Special Addition**

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I stumbled upon an exclusive item that caught my eye - a Lego minifigure poly bag. It was free for anyone who purchased a certain amount of merchandise, but I had asked if I could get it separately and they agreed to let me have it. The first order General poly bag was just as exciting, and I couldn't wait to show off my new additions.

**The Final Count**

As the night drew to a close, I stood back and surveyed my haul. It hadn't been an easy wait, but it had been worth it. I had managed to get all of the items on my list, including the exclusive Imperial Hovertank Pilot figure and the Rogue One figures in their original packaging. The t-shirt was a nice bonus, and I couldn't wait to show off my new Star Wars gear.

**The Aftermath**

As I left the store, exhausted but exhilarated, I knew that this Force Friday would be remembered for years to come. It had been a long night, but it had been worth it. I couldn't wait to see what next year's Force Friday would bring.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enWe Believe last night Jedi may have correctly identified the letter i in the force awakens first as we were going to bed she asked to see her friends Ray fin po so we started to play the force awakens it got to the part where Ray was scratching on the wall all of the little eyes or ones marking the days that she's been counting and Jedi says I I mommy heard it we are more than confident she was identifying the letter i what the heck she climbed on my shoulders and I decided to go with it of course I was sitting down at the time on the floor oh are you trying to help Daddy get your red hot vadas here get your red hot vadas this ear canal pasta concoction you've done is amazingly Flame favor F yeah you can do Ito I had to talk over the TV the next 12 hours of Daddy's life are going to be very long although technically speaking they will be exactly as long as the previous 12 hours he's going to go wait in line for new Star Wars toys with friends because that's what people do normal people really should wait up till midnight to get new Star Wars toys I really worry about the people who wouldn't want to do that uhoh yeah I'm trying to get some carrot out of your hair there you go Wicket Pixies I can give one to pixie too well let's not give him any more mommy's drawing you a bath I can't really draw baths I've tried they all turn out looking like a VOD I thought mommy made the emergency bacon for tomorrow's Journey at 4:00 a.m. after possibly 1 or 2 hours of sleep daddy is going to an estate sale he's actually going to drive across town to wait in line for an estate sale which starts at 5:00 a.m. but I won't know about the address until 5:00 a.m. got a little bit of salad on my knee why am I going to an estate sale that early because I want to be first in line they're selling vintage Star Wars figures on card I think think I want to go just for the experience I'd rather wait in line for Star Wars toy than any piece of technology that's for sure I don't even know what I want to get I just want to get something by the time I got into the stores last year it was slim pickings at least on Force Friday that's today tonight it's a few hours from now if I can score a few figures I'll be happy I guess there are some exclusives plus I think everybody gets a t-shirt at least the first few people you already know I have a few of the new rogue one figures opened but I'd like to get them in boxes too I'll probably wait on a lot of the stuff because inevitably it'll be very available and likely go on sale eventually I bet you anything those cars are going to the same place I'm going hey where are you going you better not be going to the same place I'm going first and yes I confirmed the store is participating I may be here a bit too early but is there really such a thing is too early and now I play the waiting game if I can get the exclusive uh pilot guy a 6in Black Series right yeah the hover tank pilot hovert pilot yeah if I can get him I would I'm I just I really just want to get one of him I really do want to get the u-wing the tie you want all the things I want all the things we've got about an hour left to go but everybody's been geeking out about Star Wars non-stop all six of us it's not a very long line especially compared to last year but that's not bad I'm a little cold I'm a lot cold that's about the only signage they have hanging up I have a feeling that this season is not going to be as Star warsy as last season done I got recognized in the store for my Star Wars videos and then I got interviewed by a TV guy in the parking lot at least I think he was a TV guy we are on the cusp of 1:00 a.m. I'm not sure if I'm going to sleep at all I have to try to be very quiet which is going to be difficult as I show you the Star Wars stuff that I got today in the shadow of my Adda which is not generally available I'm so glad I was able to do that with Disney the star of tonight's show the Imperial hovertank pilot this is an exclusive so I was lucky to get two one will remain in the Box the other will get removed I haven't decided which one yet an imperial Death Trooper at the 3.75 in scale and rebel Commando pow an alien and it looks like his mouth articulates as well I can't pass him up do you remember lumpy in the Star Wars Christmas Special that's what this character reminds me of hang on I thought it was di texting me to be quiet I could not walk away without getting a Darth Vader this is kind of like a tradition now for Force Friday for me uh I wanted the smaller Darth Vader they have a new sculpt in the 3 and 3/4 in scale my favorite scale but they didn't have have it uh they did have this one and if you squeeze Vader's legs this was an exclusive at the store a rogue one t-shirt I don't know if it's only going to be available there at that time but it is medium and the design is wonderful Jedi is going to love it it has an adct even though she doesn't necessarily know the difference between an Adat and an adct yet she will Jin uh Cassian Andor and K2 to k2so I knew I'd figure it out I haven't seen the movie it hasn't been released yet the T-shirt has just not the movie they also gave me a free poster thank goodness because I really don't get into posters so much anymore I also got a Lego minifigure poly bag it would have been free if I would have picked up a Lego set but I asked if I could get it separately and they said sure so I figured I'd spend less to get the thing that I wanted a first order General poly bag and that's about it should I try to get two hours of sleep will you stay up with me Pixie or are you just interested in my bacon thanks for taking a second right now to tap the like button before you watch our next story and for interacting with us across social every day your support is always appreciated and if you'd like for us to keep sharing our daily story with you we hope you Pledge on geekfam fun.com you'll get even more of what you love from us Advanced screenings behind the scenes and most importantly you'll ensure that we can keep doing this for you see you tomorrowWe Believe last night Jedi may have correctly identified the letter i in the force awakens first as we were going to bed she asked to see her friends Ray fin po so we started to play the force awakens it got to the part where Ray was scratching on the wall all of the little eyes or ones marking the days that she's been counting and Jedi says I I mommy heard it we are more than confident she was identifying the letter i what the heck she climbed on my shoulders and I decided to go with it of course I was sitting down at the time on the floor oh are you trying to help Daddy get your red hot vadas here get your red hot vadas this ear canal pasta concoction you've done is amazingly Flame favor F yeah you can do Ito I had to talk over the TV the next 12 hours of Daddy's life are going to be very long although technically speaking they will be exactly as long as the previous 12 hours he's going to go wait in line for new Star Wars toys with friends because that's what people do normal people really should wait up till midnight to get new Star Wars toys I really worry about the people who wouldn't want to do that uhoh yeah I'm trying to get some carrot out of your hair there you go Wicket Pixies I can give one to pixie too well let's not give him any more mommy's drawing you a bath I can't really draw baths I've tried they all turn out looking like a VOD I thought mommy made the emergency bacon for tomorrow's Journey at 4:00 a.m. after possibly 1 or 2 hours of sleep daddy is going to an estate sale he's actually going to drive across town to wait in line for an estate sale which starts at 5:00 a.m. but I won't know about the address until 5:00 a.m. got a little bit of salad on my knee why am I going to an estate sale that early because I want to be first in line they're selling vintage Star Wars figures on card I think think I want to go just for the experience I'd rather wait in line for Star Wars toy than any piece of technology that's for sure I don't even know what I want to get I just want to get something by the time I got into the stores last year it was slim pickings at least on Force Friday that's today tonight it's a few hours from now if I can score a few figures I'll be happy I guess there are some exclusives plus I think everybody gets a t-shirt at least the first few people you already know I have a few of the new rogue one figures opened but I'd like to get them in boxes too I'll probably wait on a lot of the stuff because inevitably it'll be very available and likely go on sale eventually I bet you anything those cars are going to the same place I'm going hey where are you going you better not be going to the same place I'm going first and yes I confirmed the store is participating I may be here a bit too early but is there really such a thing is too early and now I play the waiting game if I can get the exclusive uh pilot guy a 6in Black Series right yeah the hover tank pilot hovert pilot yeah if I can get him I would I'm I just I really just want to get one of him I really do want to get the u-wing the tie you want all the things I want all the things we've got about an hour left to go but everybody's been geeking out about Star Wars non-stop all six of us it's not a very long line especially compared to last year but that's not bad I'm a little cold I'm a lot cold that's about the only signage they have hanging up I have a feeling that this season is not going to be as Star warsy as last season done I got recognized in the store for my Star Wars videos and then I got interviewed by a TV guy in the parking lot at least I think he was a TV guy we are on the cusp of 1:00 a.m. I'm not sure if I'm going to sleep at all I have to try to be very quiet which is going to be difficult as I show you the Star Wars stuff that I got today in the shadow of my Adda which is not generally available I'm so glad I was able to do that with Disney the star of tonight's show the Imperial hovertank pilot this is an exclusive so I was lucky to get two one will remain in the Box the other will get removed I haven't decided which one yet an imperial Death Trooper at the 3.75 in scale and rebel Commando pow an alien and it looks like his mouth articulates as well I can't pass him up do you remember lumpy in the Star Wars Christmas Special that's what this character reminds me of hang on I thought it was di texting me to be quiet I could not walk away without getting a Darth Vader this is kind of like a tradition now for Force Friday for me uh I wanted the smaller Darth Vader they have a new sculpt in the 3 and 3/4 in scale my favorite scale but they didn't have have it uh they did have this one and if you squeeze Vader's legs this was an exclusive at the store a rogue one t-shirt I don't know if it's only going to be available there at that time but it is medium and the design is wonderful Jedi is going to love it it has an adct even though she doesn't necessarily know the difference between an Adat and an adct yet she will Jin uh Cassian Andor and K2 to k2so I knew I'd figure it out I haven't seen the movie it hasn't been released yet the T-shirt has just not the movie they also gave me a free poster thank goodness because I really don't get into posters so much anymore I also got a Lego minifigure poly bag it would have been free if I would have picked up a Lego set but I asked if I could get it separately and they said sure so I figured I'd spend less to get the thing that I wanted a first order General poly bag and that's about it should I try to get two hours of sleep will you stay up with me Pixie or are you just interested in my bacon thanks for taking a second right now to tap the like button before you watch our next story and for interacting with us across social every day your support is always appreciated and if you'd like for us to keep sharing our daily story with you we hope you Pledge on geekfam fun.com you'll get even more of what you love from us Advanced screenings behind the scenes and most importantly you'll ensure that we can keep doing this for you see you tomorrow\n"