Amazon has a great deal where if you spend $50 or more in toys you get to choose another toy (up to $19.99) for free! Head on over and add the Clone Wars Gunship and a Defense of the Galactic Senate Battle Pack and then have the toy of your choice added free! Both the gunship and battle pack are slated to ship on May 4. Just use coupon code TYRTUFREETOY to claim your goodies!

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     A pair of POTF2 12inch scale droids make up todays Visual Guide Update. We have more POTF2 12inchers on the way, so if you like this old line then stay tuned as we roll some of them out over the next few months...

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     This years version of the AT-AT is now up for pre-order over at Amazon.com! This version of the AT-AT will include a "Scout and Driver" and is rumored to have some Endor deco to it. Click here to reserve yours today! While there, you may want to place a pre-order for the Classic Dagobah Vehicle! Sounds like an X-Wing to me, but I suppose we'll find out a bit down the line for sure. Both vehicles are due to be released on September 1st.

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     We have a few updates to the Force Battlers Visual Guide today. The 2006 Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine may be the exact same figures as their 2005 counterparts, but, they did get new packaging so they get a spot in the guides all their own. Click the images for a closer look.

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     Brian's Toys has just released Newsletter #356 and have tons of great items featured this week, including tons of Saga 2 AFA Graded Carded figures, as well as many great Vintage AFA Graded Carded figures. Many of the collectibles from these toylines are very competitively priced, so be sure to check out brianstoys.com where you can find hard to find toys at great prices!
Also, be sure to check out their Bargain Hunt specials. There are tons of great items discounted way below regular retail prices. These specials will end April 30, 2006, so don't delay - check out brianstoys.com today and save BIG!

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     Another round of freeze frame slides are added to the POTF2 Pack-in Visual Guide. Click below for the latest updates from the POTF2 era.

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     The Gentle Giant blog let's us know that we can sit back a relax a bit when it comes to waiting for info on how non-Blister Tokyo attendees can get their hands on the Blackhole Stormtrooper Mini-Bust. The event is to take place the first week of May and GG will let us know what we can expect outside the con after they return back home....sometime in mid-May.
They are also on the verge of reaching the production of their 100th Star Wars bust-up! Amazing! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a special little something this summer for Star Wars bust-up collectors to help commemorate the occasion! Thanks to DarkKnight2k4 for the tip on the blog news!

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     One of the great things about Sideshow Collectibles is when it comes to convention exclusives everyone has a chance of owning one without going the shady route! Today at 10am Pacific time the SDCC Sideshow Exclusive Darth Vader – Sith Apprentice will be available for pre-order for folks who cant make it to the convention! There are very few available for purchase, so make sure you are ready to go at 10am Pacific time so you can add the first piece of the Sith Lords line to your collection!

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     After several days of work the Star Wars Action News forums are back on-line. The posts have been restored and all user-accounts reactivated. Even your private messages should be there waiting for you. To access the forums, you can click on the "Forums" link on our home page, or go directly to http://www.reviewstarwars.com/forums (please note the forums address has changed so any old bookmarks will not function).
In addition, Star Wars Action News' RSS Feed for iTunes will be restored with the new episode this Monday. The Star Wars Action News blog will be on-line this weekend as well. Thank you all for your patience during this period of transition. We hope you continue to enjoy our web site and our show.

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     They've only just started appearing in stores but today we have images of the 2nd Titanium Gift Pack of the year. This set has 5 vehicles that we have seen before, but only the AT-AT remains the same from previous releases. Check out the Titanium Visual Guide or click the images below for a closer look.

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     R2D Toys has the Sideshow Collectibles 12" Luke Jedi and the Premium Format Obi_Wan Kenobi in stock and ready to ship. Don't wait to place your order...there are very limited quantities available and they are sure to go fast!

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     Remember that at 10am Pacific time today the SDCC Sideshow Exclusive Darth Vader – Sith Apprentice will be available for pre-order for show attendees! Remember todays pre-order is for show attendees only and the Darth Vader must be picked up at the show! The pre-order session for non-attendees will be held tomorrow.

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     Master Replicas has posted images of the first look of the Studio Scale Millennium Falcon over in the Master Replicas Blog. Head on over to take a look at this awesome rendition of the coolest ship in the Star Wars Saga!

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     The Star Wars Shop has a bunch of the latest Gentle Giant releases up for preorder right now. Head on over and reserve your copy of the "Who Shot First" Bookends, Rancor Statue or Chewbacca mini-bust. Oh yeah...and don't forget to order your Leia and R2 animated maquette...you don't pull another Snowbunny Padmé no do you?

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     You Buy Now writes in to let you know there are lots of great new products in-stock and available for pre-order on their web site this week. Check out the update below for more information and click here for the entire newsletter!
New Arrivals This Week

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     The POTF2 Pack-in Visual Guide gets an update today with 4 new freeze frame guides. Click below to check out the latest editions, and stop by the pack-in guide for a complete breakdown of the POTF2 pack-ins.

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     Tomorrow at 10am Pacific time the SDCC Sideshow Exclusive Darth Vader - Sith Apprentice will be available for pre-order for show attendees! If you are attending the show make sure everything is in order so you don't miss out on this fantastic piece! You must be an active newsletter subscriber, a SideshowCollectibles.com account holder and your e-mail addresses must exactly match in both accounts prior to 11:59 PM (PST), Wednesday, April 26. And above all, remember, the pre-order on April 27 is for show attendees only and you much pick it up in person at the show. Pre-orders for non-attendees will start on April 28.

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     This week we bring you another brand new collectible from Gentle Giant! Luke Skywalker on his Tauntaun is added to the Gentle Giant Visual Guide today in all its glorious detail! From stitching on the saddle, to the glazed look in the tauntaun's eyes down to the very particles of snow sculpted into the base Gentle Giant continues to outdo themselves! Head on over to Andrew's Toyz where he has Luke and his Tauntaun in stock and ready to ship at a super price!

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     We have a JTA Visual Guides Contest Update!! The contest is going well...so well that many people have asked for a little extra time to take and get in those extra images so we've extended the contest to run through May 9! This will give everyone an extra weekend to take photos and a few more days to send them in! Don't forget to check the Questions & Answers page for more updates and information!

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     R2D Toys has the Lucas Family Collector Set in stock and ready to ship as well as all 5 of the 2006 Vintage Style figures available as a set! They also have the Demise of General Grievous, Skirmish at the Senate UGH battle pack and the Battle of Coruscant wave with Cody! So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to R2D Toys and place your order now!

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     The latest Star Wars Action News podcast is up and ready to enjoy.
This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie discuss the merits of the different ways to display your collection. Topics include finding the right kind of shelving down to what to do when you run out of space.
This weekend Marjorie and Arnie visited the Pittsburgh Comicon and hosted the collecting panel on Saturday. It was a great time and lots of Star Wars fan showed up to discuss collecting. Click here to read more about this weeks show!
**If you normally download Star Wars Action News via iTunes or another RSS feed subscriber, please visit our web site at www.reviewstarwars.com or use this link this week. We apologize for any inconvenience. The forums, RSS feed, and blog should be back up by the first of the month, if not earlier.

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     Hyperspace Members!! Here is your chance to purchase the MBNA Chrome C-3PO at the Star Wars Shop!! Head on over while supplies last as we're sure they won't last long and you could be the proud owner in this latest in the series of mini-busts from MBNA!

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     The latest newsletter from Stand Tall Display System is now available. Jim lets us know his thoughts of the newest Stormtrooper announcements and how they relate to his cool display system. Click here for the full newsletter! And, be sure to stop by the Stand Tall Display System store to check out the different display stand packages available.

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     Emperor Palpatine gets busted! Take a look at the latest Gentle Giant Mini-bust from ROTS. Full of detail, as usual, we get a close look at what happens when you play with force lightening against Master Windu... Thanks to Andrew's Toyz for getting this bust to us. Be sure to stop by their Web site and have a look at all the great prices on Gentle Giant items!

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     Hasbro updates today with the full story of the Ultimate Galactic Hunt, everything that is included under the banner and all the answers to the questions that you had about getting you George the Stormtrooper. Click here for the full scoop.

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     Brian's Toys latest newsletter includes goodies such as Saga Collection vehicles, Sideshow Collectibles PF Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new scaled blasters from Master Replicas, Battle of Endor pre-orders, the latest wave of SW Transformers including the Emperor, Jango and the Clone and much, much more! Click here to read the entire newsletter now!

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     It is only a (strong) rumor...at least until is announced by Lucasfilm, but our pals over at Rebelscum have a bit of scoop about the possibility of Celebration IV...Click here to read the rumor.

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     Word is that the latest Titanium Gift pack has been found at a Wal*Mart out in Colorado Springs! With a "raw metal" Death Star this is one you want to keep an eye out for. The Battlestar Galactica Titanium Colonial Viper 2004 and Cyclon Raider were also spotted at a Target in the area! Thanks to Leon for the report!

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     Our good pals over at B4 The Dark Times are planning a very cool contest that will be starting this May! Dying to know what it is? Keep an eye out on the B4 The Dark Times home page for more information!

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     Star Wars Action News is having the best kind of problem--we're more popular than we ever expected! In the month of April our wonderful listeners have put us in the top 25 pod casts at Podcast Alley (out of over 18,000!) and downloaded our show for over 100GB of data!
Their next show will still be up this Monday so click here to read about how you can catch the next SWAN episode whether you listen through your desktop or iPod...they have all the details to hold you over until May 1st when all will be back to normal!

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     Entertainment Earth has all of the recently announced Gentle Giant stuff up for pre-order...from the Rancor statue to the Han and Greedo bookends. Head on over and reserve yours today. But, if you want something really special, don't forget to pick up one of the best Star Wars comedies to date...the Hardware Wars Special Edition DVD! Now that you just can't pass up!

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     Hyperspace Japan gives us the heads up on their nice photo gallery of the limited Japanese edition Attakus General Grievous statue. This statue is highly detailed and limited to just 200 pieces. Click below for the full photo gallery.

     

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     The Jedi Force section of the Young Kids Visual Guide gets a small update today with the edition of Luke Skywalker and his Speeder bike. Click the images below for that up close look.

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     Amazon has the Clone Wars Gunship listed wit a release date of May 1st along with the Defense of the Galactic Senate Battle Pack and now may be a good time to pre-order yours. Why? Well, past gunships have been scarce in the stores and at latest check the Gunship and Battle Pack rank 9th and 19th among all of the toys over at Amazon! Besides, this is the coolest gunship deco to date! Place your pre-order today while you still can!

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     The boys over at the NJSWCC found this carded shot of this years Hasbro figure exclusive...the 501st Stormtrooper...click the image below for a closer look.

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     Another Ultimate Galactic Hunt figure makes its way to the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Han Solo from the Battle of Carkoon in his unique UGH packaging is todays Daily Visual Guide.

     The forums over at Chinese-StarWars.com have packaged shots of the Hunt for General Grievous battlepack. Click the images below to head over for a closer look.

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     The SWS informs us that the Shadow Stormtrooper packaging will not include the San Diego Comic Con logo. In addition the Official Site confirms this information by reporting that it will only be available at the Star Wars Shop. Didn't order your troop yet? Head on over to the Star Wars Shop now and get yours before they disappear into the shadows forever.

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     Another update in the Young Kids Visual Guide today brings you the Galactic Heroes Landspeeder that converts into a Desert Crawler and comes complete with a Tatooine Luke Skywalker. Take a closer look by clicking the images below.

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     The guys over at 4-Inches have a huge list of items that we'll see from Hasbro for the rest of the year, including more info on basic figures, more vehicles and yes, more 7" Unleashed and Vintage Assortment figures...even little droid scavengers with eyes that really light up! Head on over to 4-Inches now and check out the list!!

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     R2D Toys has started shipping the Luke on Tauntaun statue (just £99!!), and the Emperor Palpatine bust from Gentle Giant. They also started shipping Skirmish in the Senate battle pack and the exclusive remote control R2-Q5 and R4-P17 droids from Tomy Japan. Target`s exclusive Demise of General Grievous to include star case is almost SOLD OUT ! Please hurry if you want it now. And...they have a special promotion for the Utapau Shadow Trooper figure, normally £14, reduced to £12, now just £10 !
Click here to read the entire news letter!

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     Sideshow Collectibles has revealed that their 2006 Comic-Con Exclusive Medicom Super Deformed figure will be a 501st Clone Trooper! Also remember that on April 27 the 12" Darth Vader Sith Apprentice will go on pre-order for SDCC attendees, and on the 28 for non-attendees. Make sure you have your Sideshow newsletter web site accounts all set so you can order! See the Sideshow SDCC page right here!

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     Master Replicas' latest helmet update has some bad news, but some really good news as well. They have determined that the Shock Trooper, Special Ops, and Clone Trooper helmets were not good enough to pass their inspection and there will be a delay in getting them out. The good news is that they have decided to re-fabricate them from scratch so you get the best product possible. We may have to wait until late summer to get them, but it is great to see them giving their all to bring you the high quality product that you value so much!

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     Hot off the pegs comes an up-to-date review of one of the newest figures. I'm talking about the Firespeeder Pilot. This figure is packed with articulation and has a great sculpt. We've also added reviews for everyone's favorite wookiee and most feared bounty hunter of the original trilogy!! Click here to jump to the reviews and then head on over to the Jedi Temple War Room to talk about all of them.

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     The Vintage Saga Collection figures get wrapped up today, with the last figure of the five now resting nicely in the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Greedo, with his well done soft goods vest, is ready to take on Han Solo. It's likely they will never have to resculp a Greedo after this one, finally getting all proportions just right! Also included in todays update is a special Visual Guide detailing just how you can mail away for that George Lucas Stormtrooper figure! Enjoy!

     Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie & Arnie will be hosting the collecting panel at the Pittsburgh Comicon on Saturday April 22 at 2 PM. Topics planned include collecting, buying, storing and displaying your Star Wars collection from 3.75" figures to life sized props. Come armed with questions!
In addition to sharing their knowledge of Star Wars collectibles, there will be a giveaway sponsored by Andrew's Toyz. Prizes include Gentle Giant mini-busts and Hasbro action figures. The drawing will take place at the end of the panel, so be sure to come out and get entered for one of these great prizes.
And if you see Marjorie or Arnie around the convention (wearing Star Wars Action News T-Shirts) stop and say "hi", they may just have a special giveaway for people who do!

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     Remember all those great new Gentle Giant items we talked about yesterday? Well EntertainmentEarth.com has them all up for pre order so head on over and pre-order your "Who Shot First" bookends, Rancor Statue a Sultry Leia Animated maquette or the Chewbacca mini-bust now!

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     The Master Replicas Han Solo and Stormtrooper Blasters are up for pre-order to the general public at 9am PDT today! Click here or one of the images below to order a set of these blasters for your collection from this awesome new line from Master Replicas!

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     Tonight we are adding two of my all time favorite background characters that were made in the original Vintage line. The Sand People and Biker Scout are both loaded with articulation and top all previous sculpts and articulation for both figures! You can take a closer look by clicking the images below, or by visiting the Saga Collection Visual Guide.

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     Order now before they are all gone! The Shadow Stormtrooper Worldwide Exclusive Action Figure is available online only at the Star Wars Shop! Even with a limit of just 5 figures per person, these are sure to sell out fast, so stop by and place your order now!

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     You Buy Now writes in to let you know there is lot's of great new products in-stock and available for pre-order on our web site this week. Check out some of the cool Star Wars below and read the entire Weekly Update right here!
New Arrivals This Week

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     Gentle Giant has the lowdown on the products that you can expect to see in early fall, and we have to tell you, it won't be an October that is easy on the wallet! Click the images below to learn about the Mos Eisley Cantina Bookends, Cantina Band bust-ups, the big, bad Rancor Statue, Chewbacca mini-bust style, and the most sultry Princess Leia you've ever seen!

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     Next up in the 2006 Vintage Style line is Han Solo (in Trench Coat). The soft-goods just keep getting better!! Check out the Saga Collection Visual Guide for all the latest Saga Collection information, and click below to take a closer look at the awesome detail of one of Hasbro's latest Vintage Style figures!

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     Today is the day that the new Master Replicas Han Solo and Stormtrooper Blasters are up for pre-order to the Collectors Society members! Click here or one of the images below at 9am PDT to order your set. Remaining pieces will be on sale to the general public on April 20.

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     Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
In this week’s show, Marjorie and Arnie continue their “Collecting 101” series this week with a discussion on what things you need to watch out for when purchasing high ticket items. Listen as Marjorie shares a tale of eBay, 9 children, a lawyer and a collapsing floor. Curious? Download this week’s show for the amusing tale of Arnie’s potentially expensive lesson.
This is also the last week to enter our contest with Yakface and MiniMag Stands to win figure stands, Ultimate Galactic Hunt figures, Clone Wars figures, and a Scorch! Listen to the show for details on how to enter and win.
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for us at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!

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     The first of the new 2006 Vintage Style figures arrive in the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) is the first of 5 new figures to land on the vintage style cardbacks. Each vintage style figure comes with a special 'proof of purchase' which allows you to mail away for the highly anticipated George Lucas (in Stormtrooper Disguise) figure, also on a vintage style cardback. Stay tuned after we finish our run of vintage style figure Visual Guides and we'll bring you a special Visual Guide with all the details on this mail-away offer...

     The Battle of Coruscant wave is rounded out this afternoon with the addition of Clone Commander Cody to the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Cody comes complete with a pair of firearms, a removable helmet, a jet backpack and of course a villain hologram! Don't forget to head on over to Alliance Collectibles to pick up everything you need for your collection!

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     The Saga Collection Visual Guide gets it's second Ultimate Galactic Hunt update, this time with a pair of Clone Wars heroes! Take a closer look at the details that give Anakin and Obi-Wan the Galactic Hunt treatment! Happy hunting...

      The latest and greatest from Brianstoys.com has just arrived, including the preorder for the new Boba Fett Signature Edition Blaster! There's also tons of goodies from past lines such as POTF2, Saga, and POTJ. Click here to read their full newsletter.

     Today we update the 2002 Saga deluxe visual guide with the coolest of all the Jedi Masters, Mace Windu, as he takes on a pair of Separatist Battle Droids! Click the images below for a close-up look of Mace with the tan and variant red Battle Droid deluxe figures.

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     You Buy Now writes in to let you know that even though it may have been a slow week, the goods that came is are great. Head on over to check out the Master Replicas AT-AT Walker and the Star Wars Titanium Vehicles that are in stock now and ready to ship. And while there, don't forget to pre-order your Boba Fett SE Blaster. To read the entire newsletter click here!

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     Master Replicas has finally announced the pre-sell date for both the Han Solo and Stormtrooper Blasters! And...on top of receiving a really cool .33 scale blaster, it comes with its own protective display case! Collectors Society members will be able to pre-order both of these on April 18 at 9 am PDT and then the general public will have their chance to snag a pair on April 20.

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     Sideshow Collectibles has outdone themselves in their latest newsletter by not only revealing this years San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Darth Vader – Sith Apprentice, but also by releasing the pre-order schedule and production run of this years exclusives!
The 6,000 piece Darth Vader – Sith Apprentice will be up for pre-order on April 27th for SDCC attendees and the 28th for non-attendees. Click here to see all of the Sideshow SDCC exclusive information and the image below to see more of Vader!
     Oh yeah...did we mention that this is part of the new Lords of the Sith line?

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     Sideshow Collectibles has revealed the Anakin Skywalker packaging design. Head on over to their Production Blog to have an up close look!

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     Today's Visual Guide update is a special treat: the first 12-inch Star Wars figure to be released by Sideshow Collectibles. Luke Skywalker (from ROTJ) comes with plenty of accessories so you can pose him from just about any scene from Return of the Jedi. The only thing missing that would make this a complete ROTJ figure is a camo cloak. But, don't let that stop you from enjoying him! Click below for the full Visual Guide treatment! Also, full packaging details can be found by clicking the internal link of the first guide.

Also of note, with the Luke Skywalker guide we officially launch our Sideshow Collectibles Visual Guide page.

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     Action HQ has in the new Bossk and Sandtrooper Titanium die-cast figures in stock and ready to ship. Also stop by to place your order for the Remote Control R4-P17 and R2-Q5 Astromech Droids!

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     The Gentle Giant Blog has issued an open invitation to ask you what you think the best way to handle the purchase and distribution of convention exclusives might be. They have listed a number of possibilities to get the brain working. While posting your response is not a guarantee of how the exclusives will be handled, your opinion is sure to help guide them. Click here and scroll down to their March 31 blog entry to let them know your thoughts!

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     Today is the day when the Master Replicas Boba Fett blaster from Return of the Jedi will be available for pre-order to general public. Head on over to Master Replicas at 9am Pacific Time to reserve your copy of this awesome prop replica!

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     The Jedi Temple Research Droids Reviews continue to bring the Saga Collection up to date with reviews of a couple of Jabba's henchmen in the likes of Bib Fortuna and Barada. Look for more reviews very soon as we continue to bang out the Saga line. After reading these reviews feel free to head on over to the Jedi Temple War Room to discuss your thoughts on these figures!

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