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Star Wars pop-up shop brings the force to Toronto

A pop-up Star Wars exhibit in Toronto is showcasing life-size replicas of characters from the new film.

Exhibit will feature life-size replicas of characters from new film

Star Wars pop-up comes to Toronto

9 years ago
Duration 1:41
A pop-up Star Wars exhibit showcasing life-size replicas of characters from the new film is coming to Toronto this weekend.

The force is strong inThe Six.

A pop-up Star Wars shop, Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The Toronto Exhibit,showcasing life-size replicas of characters from the new film is coming to Toronto this weekend.

A life-size replica of the character of Rey from the upcoming Star Wars movie. (CBC News)

With two weeks left before the new Star Wars movie comes out, Walt Disney studios is giving fans the chance to buy movie tickets and limited edition T-shirts at thepop-up shop, which islocated at 277 Queen St. West.

A display will feature life-size replicas of the characters Rey, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, BB-8 and a Stormtrooper.

A preview of the character of Captain Phasma from the new Star Wars movie. (CBC News)

Organizers say the pop-up exhibit is the only place where fans can see the replicas.

"This is a franchise like no other," said Barb Matheson, publicity director at Walt Disney Motion Pictures Canada. "It's ingrained in pop culture. "

Fans are able to interact and take photos with the Star Wars BB-8 droid replica at the pop-up exhibit. (CBC)

The exhibit will run for 16 days starting Saturday. Toronto is its only stop in Canada.

Star Wars: The Force Awakensopensin theatres Dec. 18.