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

Pittsburgh PA

05 May, 2022

9:34 AM

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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. 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. 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by love, Pittsburgh (@lovepittsburghshop)