KUT's Jimmy Maas braved the risk of spoilers to ask Austinites in line for opening night of the J.J. Abrams-directed reboot of the franchise about their old "Star Wars" toys, the best cosplays, the Disneyfication of the franchise and their favorite moments from the original trilogy.
These Aren't the Nerds You're Looking For: 'Force Awakens' Fans on Opening Night
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Elena Suazo, 9, and Danny Sanchez wield a lightsaber at the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" premiere at the Bob Bullock Museum.
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"Star Wars" fans pose for a photo ahead of last night's premiere.
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Charlie Brown, Craig Steckbeck and Andrew Swinghammer pose for a selfie.
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Scott Holladay and a friend began waiting in line at 8:15 a.m. yesterday, passing the time by revisiting some of the older films in the "Star Wars" canon.
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