In April 2005, to celebrate the launch of Revenge of the Sith, Walmart held a 48 Hours of the Force event that included interactice toy & game demonstrations, Star Wars character appearances, and free Star Wars goodies.
The event included a large 144 x 96 stud mosaic with a full-size, color laminated build sheet. My assumption is that participants of the event were invited to help complete the build.
Common lore says that 400 of these sets were released, but one of my source articles indicates that the event was only held at 395 Walmart stores across the country.
I have the mosaic, but not the laminated color guide instruction poster. I am interested in complete set (mosaic + color guide) or just the color guide itself.
Additions / Corrections
A little more mystery enshrouds this item, in my mind. I have not heard a clear account of how the mosaic was incorporated into the event or anything about what was supposed to happen to the mosaics after the event was over. If you have any additional information about the M&M Mosaic at the 48 Hours of the Force event, please leave a comment below.
Sources
- I Bought The FUNNIEST LEGO Star Wars Set Ever? – YouTube
- Star Wars & Wal-Mart Are Hosting ’48 Hours Of The Force’ (toynewsi.com)
- From the Star Wars Home Video Library #441: Walmart “48 Hours of the Force” VHS – YouTube
- Star Wars M&M Mosaic (darksidebrick.blogspot.com)
- LEGO STAR WARS M&M’S MOSAIC TIME LAPSE BUILD – YouTube
