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Aug. 14, 2008 / 11:08 AM

McDonald's to offer 'Clone Wars' toys

Producer George Lucas at Cannes Film Festival, France on May 18, 2008. (UPI Photo/David Silpa)

Producer George Lucas at Cannes Film Festival, France on May 18, 2008. (UPI Photo/David Silpa) | License Photo

OAK BROOK , Ill., Aug. 14 (UPI) -- McDonald's says it has teamed up with Hollywood's Lucasfilm Ltd. for the first time to create a line of "Star Wars"-themed Happy Meals.

Inspired by the new animated film and upcoming TV series, the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Happy Meals will be available starting Friday and until Sept. 11.

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"We're very excited to announce our first-time collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., brought to life through our 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Happy Meal," Rebecca Anderson, the marketing manager for McDonald's USA, said in a statement. "Families and 'Star Wars' fans alike are sure to enjoy this exclusive 'Star Wars' experience at McDonald's."

The Happy Meals will include a bobble-head toy designed in Lucasfilm Animation's signature style exclusively for McDonald's, the restaurant chain said.

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