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Stormtroopers, Jawas Turn Grand Central Into Mos Eisley Cantina
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Ben Yakas
Published Sep 15, 2011
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It wasn't enough that Jawas invaded Citifield on Tuesday night in a blatant attempt to strum up sympathy for the plight of the Blu-Ray industry—they also made their way to Grand Central today! Characters from the Star Wars universe were spotted around 42nd Street, promoting Saturday's release of the nine-disc Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-Ray edition. Not everyone was thrilled to encounter Wookies, Ewoks and Stormtroopers: "I really don't have time to deal with these Star Wars characters outside Grand Central," tweeted Kenyon Cory. Captain Kirk shares your pain, Kenyon.
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