HASCON Star Wars Brand Experiences Announced

Hasbro has announced details from their upcoming HASCON public event that will take place in Providence, RI on September 8-10.

From fan favorites to family fun, grown ups and kids alike are invited to celebrate the power of play at this first-of-its-kind “con”!

Three unforgettable days of meet-and-greets, sneak peeks, and fan-centric surprises await as you experience your favorite characters and stories, and an insider’s look at how the magic happens.

The Star Wars experiences are as follows:

The force is with us! Come celebrate 40 years of Star War memories, and make some new ones with activities including:

• Photo ops with the Emperor’s Throne, Yoda, and Stormtrooper statues
• Pose like a real action figure and get your picture in with three different life-size action figure backer cards
• Feast your eyes on 40 years of iconic Star Wars product
• Highlights of the current product line with a preview of the epic Last Jedi 2018 line-up
• Take part in the world’s largest lightsaber built, sponsored by Blade Builders
• Hang out in the screening area & lounge to watch Forces of Destiny episodes, Episode 8 trailer, designer desks and other content

From a galaxy far, far away, we have some fan-tastic panels, including:

• Star Wars: 40 Years of Play: Star Wars team members, veterans and newcomers alike will discuss their favorite products, hidden history and even the line’s origins at Kenner in 1977
• Behind the Black Series: Design Director Steve Evans and the talented team behind The Black Series gives a behind-the-scenes look at development of the line, never-before-seen details and other great surprises
• Star Wars – Forces of Destiny: Join the team as they take you behind the scenes and dive into the creative process of developing the exciting new Star Wars Force of Destiny line
• A Chat with Chewbacca Mom Candace Payne, along with a chance to get her autograph

TheForceGuide.com will be there to bring you coverage.

To learn more about HASCON, click here.