It’s back! Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Pepsi vending machine returns to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s beloved “Star Wars” Pepsi vending machine has returned.

This comes nearly three months after the machine disappeared and was replaced with a replica.

Content creator Braeden Days admitted to taking the machine, claiming he had permission, and that he would return it after making repairs.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire posted on Facebook on Tuesday, saying, “The Empire Strikes Back… fully operational and functioning! The iconic Mount Washington vending machine is back in place and stocked with pops outside Station 27."

“The Phantom Menace” promotional vending machine has sat outside Fire Station 27 on Virginia Avenue in Mount Washington since 1999, becoming a hidden gem and tourist attraction.

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