Transformers movie characters to visit Wichita Walmart stores

A pair of Walmart stores in Wichita are scheduled to get a visit by life-sized Transformers characters on Sunday, according to a news release.

Marking the release of the “Transformers: The Last Knight” movie, which is playing in Wichita theaters now, the characters will be available for photos at the Walmart stores at 3030 N. Rock Road and 5475 N. Meridian on Sunday.

They’re scheduled to be at the Rock Road store from 1-4 p.m. and at the Meridian location from 5-8 p.m. The Bumblebee character will be one of the Transformers present, according to a Walmart representative at the Rock Road store.

The appearances are part of a national tour for the characters at more than 800 Walmart stores.

This story was originally published June 25, 2017 at 9:02 AM with the headline "Transformers movie characters to visit Wichita Walmart stores."