PHOTOS: Annual toy drive brings the north pole and outer space to children in need

Christian Monterrosa
December 10, 2017
3:30 pm

The 12th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots toy drive was held outside of the Realty Executives office in Newhall on Sunday.

Characters ranging from Santa’s elves to Darth Vader collected gifts for children in need.

Darth Vader looks around to bring Christmas gift donors to the dark side in Newhall, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Elves keep decorations from falling over due to high winds at the Realty Executives annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots in Newhall, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Santa Claus looks on as an Ewok poses for a picture at the Realty Executives annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots toy drive in Newhall, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Characters at the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots toy drive pose for a picture in Newhall, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

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