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Going all 'Star Wars' at SXSW

Jaden McClellan pretends to fight with a Star Wars storm trooper at SXSW 2016. The photo opportunity was part of a promotional event for the home video release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Jaden McClellan pretends to fight with a Star Wars storm trooper at SXSW 2016. The photo opportunity was part of a promotional event for the home video release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
By American-Statesman Staff
March 12, 2016

Yes, it turns out that IS a life-sized TIE Fighter in downtown Austin.

The model of the "Star Wars" space fighter is on display at SouthBites Trailer Park, a food trailer court at 604 Driskell St. not far from the Austin Convention Center.

Tim Duff got "arrested" Saturday by a Star Wars storm trooper at SXSW 2016. "I broke some rules of the galactic empire," Duff joked.

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Brought in by Disney to promote the home video release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," the nearly 20-foot ship model came complete with fully geared-up storm troopers -- who were also available for photo ops with fans.

Go here to check out our photo gallery from the Star Wars event.

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