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May The Toys Be With You 2026

Location: 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA, UK
 
Once Upon a Time in Leicester... 
It is a period of nostalgia. Galactic travellers and sci-fi fans from across the East Midlands gather at the @LeicesterMuseums Art Gallery on the historic New Walk. In an upstairs gallery, a legendary collection has been unveiled. MAY THE TOYS BE WITH YOU showcases the rare artefacts of a bygone era, the plastic heroes and star ships that have fuelled the imaginations of countless generations. As fans marvel at pristine action figures and vintage cinema posters from across the epic space saga, they rediscover the magic of a galaxy far, far away, ensuring that the Force remains strong in the heart of the city of Leicester. Come with me as I explore this exhibition and rekindle memories of epic garden battles, where the suburban borders became forest moons and the sandpit became a vast desert world race track for Podracing under twin suns. As far as local links to this intergalactic Toy Story, we find the Palitoy factory in Coalville represented with examples of many of the much-sought-after, to this day, action figures and play sets which they produced. Shop displays from Toys R Us feature a bright yellow and chrome Star Fighter and the expansive LEGO range too. Newer entries into the franchise see a Grogu figure and Mandalorian. The exhibition runs till 6th September and is free to enter.

 This exhibition has not been prepared, approved or licensed by Disney, Lucasfilm or any of its assignees. This is not an official exhibition. The exhibitor recognises that some words, names and designations mentioned within are the property of the trademark holder. They are used for identification purposes only.



























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