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The Force Is With Pittsburgh Engine 27's Beloved Pepsi Machine

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one​. Firefighters at Pittsburgh's Station 27 got a special delivery for Star Wars Day.

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The Pepsi machine features young Anakin Skywalker (and his podracing rival Sebulba) as seen in 1999's "Episode I: The Phantom Menace." Firefighters at the Mount Washington firehouse have been keeping the machine up for more than 20 years.
The Pepsi machine features young Anakin Skywalker (and his podracing rival Sebulba) as seen in 1999's "Episode I: The Phantom Menace." Firefighters at the Mount Washington firehouse have been keeping the machine up for more than 20 years. (Google Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA — A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

Firefighters at Pittsburgh's Station 27 got a special delivery for "Star Wars Day."

The Pepsi company arrived at the Mount Washington firehouse on Wednesday, May 4, to restock and repair a vending machine that has become somewhat of a local landmark.

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The Pepsi machine outside the firehouse features young Anakin Skywalker (and his podracing rival Sebulba) as seen in 1999's "Episode I: The Phantom Menace."

Firefighters have been keeping the machine stocked and operational for more than 20 years, the fire bureau said.

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Spoiler alert: That's almost as long as the Galactic Empire lasted in "Star Wars."

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire thanked Pepsi for the donation and shared several photos.

Pepsi will also donate $10,000 to Fire Station 27, according to WTRF.

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