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Rubie’s Costume Company Announces Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ Costume Collection

 
MELVILLE, NY (December 14, 2015) – Rubie’s Costume Company Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of costumes and accessories inspired by Star Wars. With a fan base spanning generations, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will launch new characters into the ever-popular Star Wars universe.  Available in toddler, child and adult sizes, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens collection includes costumes based on the following characters: Finn, Rey, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, Flametrooper and Stormtrooper.
As the 7th installment in the episodic film series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set 30 years after Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The new sci-fi adventure film is directed by J. J. Abrams and stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow, with Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reprising their roles from previous Star Wars films.
“With costumes playing a major role in each film, we’ve created a collection of designs that capture the spirit and likeness of each diverse character” said Howard Beige, Rubie’s Executive Vice President. “For decades the Star Wars universe has captured the hearts of children and adults alike and with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens we anticipate the Star Wars phenomenon to be at an all- time high this Halloween season. It’s fun for the whole family!”
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theatres December 18th and The Force Awakens Costume Collection by Rubie’s is available now.
About Rubie’s Costume Company
Rubie’s, the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories specializes in the creation, design, manufacturing, and distribution of costumes, make-up, wigs, masks, hats, prosthetics, and accessory items.  Rubie’s products are distributed wherever Halloween and masquerade costumes are retailed, including national retail chains, toy stores, costume shops, variety stores, party stores, and other specialty retailers located throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Europe, Latin and South America, Australia, and Asia.  For more information please call 516-326-1500 or visit www.rubies.com.
*Individual Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters are available on request
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Rubie’s Costume Company
Sherri J. Klaus (858)775-4303
sherrik@rubies.com