If you are not a Collectors Society member the time has finally come when you can order your Replica Darth Vader Helmet! An exact replica of the helmet worn by Hayden Christensen every detail is there, right down to the padding inside the helmet!! The Signature Edition is limited to just 500 pieces and is signed by both Hayden Christensen and James Earl Jones! Head on over to Master Replicas to place your order before this historic piece is sold out!

     The man played Admiral Ozzel but also appeared in Doctor Who, Indian Jones and Grange Hill passed away today at the age of 65. I met him at C3 and he was a very personable fellow. A great way to pay your respects may be just to watch The Empire Strikes Back tonight. You can read more about Michael Sheard at BBC News

     Entertainment Earth has in the way cool and way retro Pride Display Star Wars Diorama!! These great new display stands bring back the look and feel of those great display stands and playsets from the good old days and wraps then all into one fantastic display piece!! Head on over to Entertainment Earth and order yours now!!

     If you downed the articles about the FACTS 2003 convention and liked them, you'll be happy to know that the “sequel” is now up as well in our Star Wars Experience Section.
     In a year’s time, a lot changed about the convention itself and for the people visiting it and treating you to the account of their journey. “More, bigger, better” would be a good summary of the evolution, but why not go read it all for yourself and enjoy the party as if you were there?
     Just follow the link … FACTS 2004; Real Shaggy and Iradonian strike again.
     More info about the FACTS convention? Go to www.FACTS-convention.com

     JTA welcomes Podcasts to the web hosted by Arnie & Marjorie C! What's a Podcast you ask...read below and check it out!

     The newest Star Wars related podcast on the web -- Star Wars Action News. This is the first podcast dedicated specifically to Star Wars Collecting, with special focus on the Hasbro and Kenner action figures, hosted by Arnie & Marjorie C, a husband and wife collecting team in Springfield, IL.
     Episode 1 of this podcast is available now right here!
     In Episode 1 we discuss the new Covert Ops trooper exclusive, the Toys R Us Millennium Falcon, and the 500th Vader. Future podcasts will be added at a rate of one per week. You can add this podcast to your software by pointing your RSS feed to this link
     We are in the process of getting added to iTunes and other podcast directories, but would appreciate any feedback you can offer on our new Podcast.

     The brilliant folks over at Dork Tower always come up with a great set of comics to make any dork laugh a good long time. Yesterday's installment was no different. Click below and we'll take you to a restaurant somewhere on Coruscant...

     Obi-Wan Kenobi with his Red Leader head gear and cool Jedi cloak have been added to the Revenge of the Sith Visual Guide today. Obi also sports articulation like you have never seen in an Obi-Wan figure before so the is one figure that must be picked up without a doubt!!
     And, in a double dose of ROTS action today the Mustafar Sentry also joins the ranks of his fellow ROTS buddies of plastic. He sports a cool new flame base and a "spinning" energy bolt.
     Don't forget to stop by Alliance Collectibles for these great figures and a whole lot more!

 

     Today's update over at Hasbro focuses on the Battle Packs. Read all about and see info on the Jedi vs. Separatists, Rebel vs. Empire, Jedi Temple Assault (K-Mart), Imperial Throne Room (K-Mart) and the Assault on Hoth (TRU) Battle Packs! To top it off, they have also posted images of the Clone Attack on Coruscant which is slated to be a Target exclusive and will have Commander Bacara and four Clone Troopers! And all the clones have new paint applications! Check out the article by clicking on the image below!

     If you aren't following David Guivant and his L-Cheapo film crew just yet, then we would like you very much to add his site to your list of daily visited places on the net.
     Why? That’s very simple. David and crew are the talented makers of Star Wars fan films and after their first movie “George Lucas; Legends of the Force”, which was screened at the Grand Rex theatre during the Star Wars Reunion convention last spring in Paris (France), everybody is now yearning for the release of their second instalment, “Prime of the Jedi”.
     In this movie, we'll be following Jacen and Jaina Solo on one of their adventures. The fourth teaser movie has just been made available for download: “Children of the Force”
     So head on over to the Guivant site and start transferring those bytes!

     The Official Site has revealed the look of the new 2006 Package Art! Still featuring the ominous mask of Darth Vader the rest of the package moves off planet and we see Mustafar from a distance with the Star Wars logo returning to its silver roots. Click below to take a closer look at the cool new design.

     Word is out that the Revenge of the Sith DVD will be released on DVD only. Read the whole story over at Video Business.com!

     The Star Wars Shop has the Exclusive Covert Ops Clone Trooper Action Figure up for pre-order at $13.99 a piece. This figure debuts a new line of troopers being released by Hasbro in the coming months! In addition, the figure comes packaged on a special backer card sporting the Episode III DVD logo and art -- one of only a few Hasbro products that will feature this compelling look. The limit is just 5 per person but this guy is sure to sell fast! Click here and order yours now!!

     Another Gentle Giant mini-bust exclusive has been added to the Visual Guides today. The Chrome Stormtrooper was offered up by the Star Wars Shop late last fall and was limited to just 2,500 pieces! Check it out in the Gentle Giant Visual Guide or by clicking the thumbnail below!!

     Peter Mantzioros from Quebec sent in his collection to share with everyone today! Check out the images by clicking right here! If you want a chance to be entered into this month's contest for a Kenny Baker autograph on a ROTS photo just for sending in your collection don't forget you only have three days left!! Send it in to collections@jeditemplearchives.com before it is too late!!

 

     Some more of the 2 (and 3) packs for the Chocolate M-Pire figures have been added to their Visual Guide section today...a few Sith in the likes of Darth Maul and Count Dooku join the VG ranks along with Queen Amidala and her faithful astromech R2-D2 and his buddy C-3PO! Click below for a closer look!

 

 

     Time to head over to the Star Wars Shop and add the latest Koto statue to the list...the way "cool" Snowtrooper!! This is the first of the Kotobukiya to depict a character from The Empire Strikes Back so you have got to want to add this guy to the collection. Head on over to the Star Wars Shop and pre-order yours today

     Honestly, there are enough cool items at great prices in this Entertainment Earth Summer Blowout sale to take a trip to see what they have. If you ever wanted an Attakus statue or a Rawcliffe Pewter figurine they've got some outstanding prices on some really nice pieces...not to mention all the other Star Wars goodies they have. Check out the sale before what's left is sold out!

     Sideshow Collectibles sends in an update of how the voting has gone for the first 12" figure to date and here are the current results:

     The highly anticipated Early Bird Kit should be arriving in the coming months, so we thought this would be a great time to add the mail-away certificate to our exclusives visual guide. You can check out all of the components that came with this certificate package, along with a highly detailed PDF featuring the main paperwork from the kit. Click below for the packages contents, and click here to take a closer, more detailed look at the documentation in PDF format.

     The latest Hasbro update focuses on the new Titanium Ultra line...the cool larger scale ships in the series. The line will take off in 2006 with 2 Wal*Mart exclusives the X-Wing and then the Republic Gunship. From there it will move on to other retailers as well! Click here to read and see more!

  

     The latest installment of the Research Droids Reviews is hot off the presses and focuses on Revenge of the Sith figure #54 - the AT-RT Driver. Do you want to know how does this guy stands up to the rest of his clone brothers? Click here to read on and see if he passed his Kaminoian training with flying colors.
     As always, you have a suggestion for a review or just have some general comments send an e-mail in to sal@jeditemplearchives.com!

     Trick or treat, right? Who would want this on DVD? Well, Sir Steve located this link over at Target.com so prove that it is in fact a treat...or, um, trick, depending on how you view the special. Well...this will be one way this collector can finally see how corny the special was without looking at it through all that distortion that is so rampant on the VHS copies. Wouldn't it be great if they include the TV commercials too...

     Hasbro seems to finally be jumping on the update wagon once again and today they present the 2nd Wal*Mart Collector Set in the Titanium Series. The set includes Boba Fett's Slave I and X-wing, repaints of the ARC-170, Clone Swamp Speeder and an exclusive silver TIE Bomber...but you knew that already because you keep that JTA ROTS Checklist handy! Take a closer look by clicking below.

  

     Time to start "building" the Revenge of the Sith LEGO section! Today we are adding set #7251 Darth Vader Transformation to the LEGO Visual Guide. The set features mangled Darth Vader (he's not really Anakin any more is he?) and suited up Darth Vader with removable helmet mini figs and an operating table that turns to reveal the new rebuilt Dark Lord of the Sith. Check out the images below!

     

     Toy Fellas is having a 7-Day Discount Sale now until August 30th. Save big on all orders with the discounts below.

     Andrew's Toyz has just received a bunch of great new stuff in and it is waiting to ship to you right now! The fantastic Code 3 A New Hope Style D Legendary Cast is in stock now and ready to ship! This is one amazing piece, and absolute must-have for any collection. When you drop in don't forget to pick up a few of the Green Clone Commanders and this is your place to buy the Master Replicas mini-saber stand at a reduced price! Stop in Andrew's Toyz today!

** UPDATE ** New supplies of the Post-OTC Sandtrooper just arrived. Order yours now before they sell out once again!

     Code 3 Collectibles has added two more mini sculpted movie poster to their Star Wars line. The Return of the Jedi and The Revenge of the Sith posters only cost $24.95 each and would be great additions to any collection! Check them out by clicking below!

 

     The Master Replica's 2005 Collector's Society membership kits have been rolling in and with them is a scaled replica of Darth Maul's lightsaber...before Obi-Wan took care of it anyway. Along with the kit is a patch, newsletter and explanation of benefits. Membership cards are being sent out separately. Check out the images in the Master Replicas section of the Exclusives Guide.
     Remember that this piece is only available from the Master Replicas Collector's Society so if you have not joined yet (and why haven't you?) just click here and you'll be on your way!

     

     So, you like the Kotobukiya Shock Trooper and were wondering how to get to Japan to get one? No problem, the Star Wars Shop has you covered! They have a limited supply of the only 1,000 that will be made worldwide, so head on over right now before they are all gone!!

     Brianstoys.com announces that they have the Master Replicas Darth Vader ESB F/X and Anakin F/X in stock, ROTS Deluxe Figures, Clone Trooper 3-Pack, AFA Vintage Loose and more! Head on over to Brian's Toys today!

     Our pals over at Rebel Scum have uncovered a list of items that will be showing up at your local Target this fall...wanna know what to save up for? Check it out right here!

     The Official Site has some images and details about the new LEGO Slave I that will be released this January. It sports a ton more pieces, is truer to the shape of the ship and comes with IG-88 and Dengar! Click the thumbnails below for a closer look and all the details!

 

     The Autograph Bounty Hunter will be visting quite a few shows in the next couple of weeks, where he will be able to obtain autographs from various actors for you. He’ll be at New Star Con 4, Screenheroes and Dutch Star Con in Holland, Collectormania 8 and Star Fest in the UK, FACTS in Belgium and StarDay in France. He does get around... Plenty of opportunities to score an autograph from stars from Star Wars, Buck Rogers, Battlestar Galactica, Lord of the Rings and many more... Get yours personalized or send in your own item to get signed! More details can be found on the Bounty Hunter website. Happy Hunting!’

     Our exclusives guide gets another big update today, with the addition of the Master Replicas and Gentle Giant exclusives sections. Swing by and take a look at the new additions. We'll start filling out this guide in the coming weeks. First off, we are adding the Collectors Society exclusive gold Obi-Wan Kenobi .45 scaled mini-saber:

     Our Collectors room gets another update, this time Josiah Torrez from Texas sends us his collection. Josiah is also automatically entered in August's contest for a chance to win a signed Kenny Baker autograph. There's only 9 more days to get your collection submitted to be eligible, so send us your pictures ASAP!

   

     OK, so you've got all the figures in the ROTS line and your armies are greater than that of the Republic but...they are all in a pile because they keep falling over when you line them all up just so. Stop by Real Stands today and order a bunch of stands for those armies! Shop today and you can save up to 50% on your entire order! Stop by Real Stands today!

     The first of the Gentle Giant dioramas, the mighty Dewback with his Sandtrooper rider, has been added to the Gentle Giant Visual Guide tonight. This highly unique and super detailed piece is a must have for all collectors. Just take a look at the detailing in the sand...footprints, swipes from the tail and every grain of sand can be seen! Check it out by clicking on the images below! Don't forget to stop by Andrew's Toyz for all your Gentle Giant needs!

 

     Sideshow Collectibles is giving you the chance to vote for the very first figure in their 12" line. With a choice between Kir Kanos, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, Padmé (arctic suit), Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos it won't be an easy choice at all. Click here to make your voice heard!

     ToyJoe.com has sent us in some images of some cool Collector Packs that can be found at Disney! Each pack has random figurines and the more you buy the better chance of having a complete set! Check out the images below!

 

 

     Today we are rounding out the first 2 waves of Target Cup and Figure sets with the addition of the Clone Trooper and General Grievous to the ROTS Visual Guide. While the Clone may be a repack of the Episode III-6 clone, and Grievous from the preview wave, the cups are must haves and will look great next to those old Burger King glasses. Check them out below!

 

 

     Master Replicas has a series of free give-aways going on right now. From Darth Vader to Darth Sidious, there's some really cool exclusives up for grabs...

     With the long awaited release of the 4th wave of the Star Tours line, we thought now would be a good a time as any to catch up a bit. Today we have added the 2nd wave of the line to the Star Tours section of the Special Exclusives Visual Guide. The droids in this line are DL-X2, R4-M9 and WEG-1618. Click the thumbanilas below to take a closer look!

 

     Well, Darren got in his entry in for this months contest for an autographed Kenny Baker ROTS photo! But we are luckier than he is because you can check out his super cool diorama style displays! Darren likes to spice up his shelving with his own creations that focus on different scenes from the Saga.
     Click here to see Darren's collection and if you want to enter this months contest, don't forget to send your in to collections@jeditemplearchives.com!!

 

     The 3rd and final part of the Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Evolutions set has been posted in the Research Droids Reviews today. Focusing on the Dark Lord of the Sith himself this is the icing on the cake. Hop on over and read the review and the overall thought on the entire set!
     If you have a suggestion for a review or just have some general comments send an e-mail in to sal@jeditemplearchives.com!

     Today the 3rd of four 4-packs of the EE Clones have been added to the OTC Visual Guide. These Clean Officers for some reason like to remain off the battlefield...not very clone like, but they look cool either way! Check them out by clicking below!

 

 

     Alliance Collectibles has some brand new specials up for Jedi Temple Archives readers! They have an awesome set of 12 ROTS Collection 2 figures, the Leia in Boushh Disguise mini-bust for just $42.99, 500th Darth Vader ($16.99) and the Gentle Giant Darth Vader Statue for only $174.99! The only way you can get these prices is on the JTA page so click on over to take advantage of these great deals while supplies last!

     By now you have heard the sad news about Katie Johnson, daughter of 501st founder Albin Johnson, passing away. If you made donations through Sandtroopers please e-mail them so they with the dollar amount so I can verify this with the Heart of the Empire.org crew. Once again our prayers go out to the Johnson family.
     Also, don't forget that Sandtroopers is running their 5th birthday contest...stop on by and be sure to enter to claim one of the daily prizes!

     Action HQ has a fantastic deal right now for you Kotobukiya fans...the Darth Maul is on sale at a super deep discount for only $45!! This offer is only good until August 25 or when supplies run out!

     Part II of the Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Evolutions set has been posted in the Research Droids Reviews today...if the 1st part did not convince you that this is one worth set, then the second part sure will! Click here to read all about the Revenge of the Sith version of Anakin!
     If you have a suggestion for a review or just have some general comments send an e-mail in to sal@jeditemplearchives.com!

      The StarWarsShop has the awesome, super-articulated Real Action Heroes in stock now! Darth Vader features 24 points of articulation and even sports 6 glove variations so you can put him in all sorts of poses! Luke is 12" tall and also has 24 points of articulation...and the details on both are outstanding! Click below to order yours today!
     While there, don't forget to check out the Star Wars Shop's great selection of Disney Star Wars weekend merchandise too!

   

     Gentle Giant did the initial sculpt, but this is a Lucasfilm Product. Made for the folks in the office, the Star Wars Shop was able to get a hold of a bunch of them and put them up for sale to the general public. The maquette is a 3-D depiction of the artwork from the front of the video game and boy is it cool looking! Limited to just 400 world wide your best chance of seeing one is right here in the Gentle Giant Visual Guide!

 

     Part one of a series of 3 reviews about the Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Evolutions set has been posted in the Research Droids Reviews! I wasn't too sure about getting this set in the Evolutions line but I am extremely happy I changed my mind. Want to know why? Click here to read all about the Attack of the Clones version of Anakin!
     If you have any suggestions for the Reviews column feel free to e-mail me at sal@jeditemplearchives.com or PM me.

     What? But Comic Con was weeks ago...yeah, well, you're right, but it takes time to make a quality Visual Guide. The 2005 SDCC has been updated with the Master Replicas Exclusive Chrome Yoda scaled lightsaber and the Acme Archives General Grievous Character Key. In addition the Holo Leia has been added to the OTC Visual Guides too! Click the images below, or take another look at the 2005 SDCC to take a look at the guides and all the rest of the coverage one more memorable time.

 
 

     Hello from Toy Fellas!! New In Stock! Gentle Giant Studios Han Solo Mini Bust only $42.99 Stands 6.5" tall. We will only be receiving 8 of the Han Solo Mini Bust be sure not to miss out. Our Leia Mini Bust sold out in 1 Day.

     500 figures later.... Check out the Revenge of the Sith Visual Guide, as we introduce the hightly anticipated Darth Vader 500 figure exclusive. Coming with a very cool and detailed meditation chamber, this is yet another awesome Darth Vader sculpt. If you haven't had a chance to pick this up yet, check out the guides below to see what you are missing!

  
  

     It’s still a little while away, but Benelux fans are wetting their axes already: the FACTS 2005 edition is looming over the horizon and it promises to be a nice convention once more! At this moment, four Star Wars actors have agreed to attend the show, so autograph hunters should try to be present for sure...
     Click through to learn who will be present and for more detailed information!

     The Jedi vs. Sith Battlepack has been added to the Revenge of the Sith Visual Guide. This set includes 3 news sculpts of Anakin Skywalker, Asajj Ventress and an Obi-Wan Kenobi that comes with snap on Clone armor! Yoda and General Grievous (I didn't know he was a Sith...) round out the multi-pack. Check out the images below or head on over to the Battlepack section of the ROTS Guide to take a closer look!