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October 2006
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Visual Guide Update – Medicom Toy
[Pete | 10/31/06] |
| And now we'll add a little something different to the Sideshow Visual Guides. They are offering up a few of the Medicom Toy Vinyl Collectible Dolls so we'll add those to the guides...and tonight Darth Vader is the star of the show...complete with his removable helmet! Click below to check it out!
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Gentle Giant – Princess Liea Black & White Images
[Pete | 10/31/06] |
| First it was the special edition black and white Boba Fett and now Hyperspace Japan lets us know that Blister has a Princess Leia and R2-D2 maquettee that will be rendered the same way. Only 250 will be available in Japan and another 250 in the US. Head on over to take a closet look by clicking on the images below. Thanks to Hyperspace Japan for the heads up!
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Star Wars Action News!
[Pete | 10/31/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie talk about their adventure to get Jake Lloyd's autograph, Celebration IV and their famous store reports! Click here to get the whole scoop on what to expect in this latest edition of Star Wars Action News
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!
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Sideshow Asajj Images and Whine Like Luke?
[Pete | 10/30/06] |
| Sideshow Collectibles Production Blog has been updated with a nice larger image of the upcoming 12" Asajj Ventress figure! Click below to check out this rendition of Dooku's errand girl.
Sideshow will also be hosting their Spooktacular Live Chat tomorrow (October 31) from 9AM to 3PM PST where us Star Wars fans not only have the chance to ask the Sideshow team (almost) any question you want, but they will be giving away some Star Wars items to luck participants as well!
And...if that is not enough for you...you can win either the Anakin Skywalker or Luke Skywalker figures. All you need to do is your best Skywalker whine! Click here to see the details, but hurry, you need to do you whining before 4pm Pacific time October 31!
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Visual Guide Update – The Saga Collection
[Pete | 10/30/06] |
| Ahh...new stuff! The Kit Fisto Jedi Starfighter is one of the coolest repaints out there and tonight it joins the rest of the Jedi Starfighter clan over in the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Click below to check it out!
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R2D Toys - New Battle Pack Images
[Pete | 10/30/06] |
| The R2D Toys has the latest images of the 2007 Jedi Training on Dagobah, Capture of Tantive IV and Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs...click below to head on over and take a closer look.
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Gentle Giant – Boba Fett Maquette Images
[Pete | 10/28/06] |
| Thanks to Slave 1 Japan you can see full galleries of both the full color and black & white Gentle Giant Boba Fett maquette! Head on over to Slave 1 Japan to see the entire gallery now!
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Hasbro – Battle Pack Images
[Pete | 10/28/06] |
| Those good folks over at 4-inches.de have new images of the rumored 2007 Battle Packs...Head on over to 4-inches.de/ and check out the Battle Of Geonosis, Jedi Training on Dagobah, Capture of the Tantive IV and Ambush on Ilum (with Snowbunny Padmé and Chameliion Droid)!!
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New Titanium Images
[Pete | 10/28/06] |
| The Official Site has updated with new images of titanium Forged Figures and Vehicles that we can expect to see (or even have just started to see) in a short while. Head on over and check out the 23 images in their gallery!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #382
[Denton | 10/27/06] |
| What
a week! Brian's
Toys has so many new items in stock that we couldn't hardly
fit them all into one newsletter. The brand new 30th Anniversary
Vehicles (Hail Fire Droid, Darth Vader's Sith Starfighter, Trade
Federation Armored Assault Tank) are here and moving fast! There
are also a ton of very rare modern AFA items along. The new
Titanium Series with the ARC-170 is here and ready to ship.
On top of all of that we have the Hunt for Grievous Battle Pack
in stock for $49.99 as well as the Kir Kanon and Carnor Jax
from Expanded Universe for $24.99. You certainly do not want
to miss this weeks newsletter! Go check it out!
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Visual Guide Update – Sideshow Collectibles
[Pete | 10/26/06] |
| An update to the Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Visual Guide is in order tonight. In the "old days" (last year) of the Star Wars Premium Format line there were big differences between the standard version and exclusive version of these awesome statues. Tonight we present the standard version of Han Solo. He comes with a different base and (poor Han) no medal. But we'll bring that to you one day soon! Until then click below to take a closer look and then head on over to Sideshow to order one of the very few that remain!
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Vote for 2007 Greatest Hits Figures!
[Pete | 10/26/06] |
| Hasbro, with the help of our good buddies over at Rebel Scum have teamed up to offer all fans the chance to help select one wave of the 2007 Greatest Hits figures! The field has been narrowed by us, the collectors, to just 64 figures for over the entire modern line...basic, deluxe and multi-pack figures alike!...and in the current round you can narrow the field even further! Read all about it at the Official Site and then head on over to Rebel Scum and place your votes...but hurry, you just have 3 days left!
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R2DToys New Arrival!
[Denton | 10/26/06] |
| R2DToys
has some awesome news, they just received in the Boba Fett Animated
Series Maquette in stock. Head over there now and get yours
while you still can.
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Archival Star Wars Birthday Charity Auctions
[Pete | 10/26/06] |
| Our great buddies over at Archival Star Wars and the MasFX Forums are celebrating their 1st birthday and they are doing it in unique fashion. They have set up a number of auctions that will run from now through November and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. So, head on over to have a chance to win a Jorg Sacul figure, Mace FX saber, a custom Reconnaissance Clone Trooper and more! There is a little something for everyone to bid on and you'll be helping the American Cancer Society as you add to your collection!
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Celebration IV Ticket Sales Information!
[Pete | 10/26/06] |
| In the mood to make plans for Celebration IV? Head on over to the Official Site to learn about ticket prices (they go on sale Oct. 30 at 12 noon Pacific Time), hotels and plenty more about the next great Celebration!
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Bothan Spy's Latest Interview!
[Denton | 10/25/06] |
| The
Bothan Spy's latest interview is now online! Tim Dry, better
known to Star Wars fans as J'Quille the Whiphid, has taken the
time to chat with us. Stop on by to check it out, along with
our other interviews with Lightning Bear, Barrie Holland, and
Terence Mustoo! Click
here to visit!
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Hot Toys Chubby Dolls
[Chuck | 10/25/06] |
| The
folks over at www.blister.jp
have some assortment images from the first series
of Hot Toys Chubby dolls. Head
over for some additional information and details
of this interesting collectible... Thanks Hyperspace
Japan for the info!
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New Titanium Series Found!
[Denton | 10/25/06] |
|
This just in, it was reported that the Wal-Marts in the San Diego
area received in their shipments of the new wave of the Titanium
series which include the Blue Naboo Starfighter and the Vintage
Deco Snowspeeder. Also found there were the Battle damaged Tie
Bomber and the Yellow Nose Republic Gunship. Thanks for the heads
up Nelson M.
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Master Replicas Deals
[Pete | 10/23/06] |
| Master Replicas has some great deals on some disappearing replicas! Head on over and pick up a Darth Vader Episode VI Lightsaber LE saber...it is limited to just 1,500 pieces and going fast! And, they have very limited stock of the Shock Trooper replica helmet...this was sold out so don't miss out on this 2nd chance! Only a few Darth Sidious lightsabers remain as well.
Would you like to pick up a nice replica for a few bucks less than normal? Just use coupon code 20FX20 to get $20 off any in stock FX lightsaber or 50VADER3 to receive $50 off the Ep III Darth Vader lightsaber. Click below to head over and order now.
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Star Wars Action News Podcast
[Chuck | 10/23/06] |
| This
week Star Wars Action News has a monument-al episode. That's right,
across the country very large, beaten up boxes are arriving on people's doorsteps
and inside is the Gentle Giant Yoda Monument. Arnie's arrived with a large
hole in the side. Was Yoda damaged? And was Yoda worth the money? Listen
to this week's Star Wars Action News to find out!

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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Pete | 10/22/06] |
| The Titanium Visual Guide gets a nice boost with the addition of Mace Windu's Jedi Starfighter and Leia's Speeder bike. Take a close up look of both of them by clicking below and then head over to the Titanium Visual Guide to check out the entire line!
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Hasbro's Weekly Questions & Answers #11
[Pete | 10/22/06] |
| The latest round of questions sent out to Hasbro now have thier answers! Click here to read on...
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The Bothan Spy's 5th Anniversary
[Pete | 10/22/06] |
| In joyous celebration of The Bothan Spy’s 5th Anniversary, we are running a number of giveaways...including Ep. III CLone Trooper Mini-busts, con exclusives and tons of other hard to find and really cool prizes! Click here to head more about it or just head on over to The Bothan Spy and enter the contest!
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Visual Guide Update – Clone Strike Miniatures
[Chuck | 10/21/06] |
| An
Ishi Tib is the latest addition to the ever-growing
Clone
Strike Visual Guide. We're almost finished with the second series of minis, and
minis fans will be happy to know that we have more minis guides coming soon!
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R2DToys New Arrivals
[Denton | 10/21/06] |
|
R2Dtoys
writes with some great news for you! New items have arrived
and are shipping now for delivery early next week such as Mace
Windu Squadron Battle Packs, Cantina Tin Set Exclusive, Expanded
Universe 2 Packs and much more. Read more to see the full list.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #381
[Denton | 10/21/06] |
| Brian's
Toys has lots of new goodies for you! New Saga 2 Vehicles
including the Kit Fisto Jedi Starfighter are here and ready
to fly over to you today. There are also a few great Sideshow
pieces available like the 12" Mace Windu and the 12"
Han Solo Bespin. The Power of the Force 2 Star Destroyer is
in stock now for only $129.99. AFA Vintage Carded Figures are
once again making a great showing on the newsletter. Many of
them have been put up for the first time recently so check them
out and fill in your holes. Masters of the Universe has several
new items for sales/ Once of those is the hard to find Eternia
Playset C-9 with C-7 box.. See you there!
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And Now for Something Completely Different!
[Chuck | 10/21/06] |
| Sideshow
Collectibles is getting into the review business... sort of. Check out their
unique review of the Mace Windu 12" figure...
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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Pete | 10/20/06] |
| The Master Replicas scaled sabers Visual Guide now includes the Empire Strikes Back Luke Skywalker lightsaber. Click below to check it out in detail and then head on over to the Master Replicas VG to compare it to his A New Hope saber and the one his daddy carried around in Revenge of the Sith.
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Andrew's Toyz Newsletter
[Pete | 10/20/06] |
| The Obi-Wan Kenobi (A New Hope) mini bust is available now at Andrew's Toyz for pre-order! Make sure you pre-order soon because these are very likely to sell out quickly. And order at Andrew's Toyz and get Obi-Wan at a great price! All other upcoming Star Wars Gentle Giant items are still available for order as well.
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Sideshow Rebel Commando Sergeant Pre-Order
[Pete | 10/20/06] |
| Sideshow newsletter subscribers who qualify can 'Priority Pre-Order' the Rebel Commando Sergeant 12-inch figure today from 10am to NOON (Pacific Time). This two hour pre-order window is only available to 'Priority Pre-Order' members. If any items remain available for purchase after the pre-ordering window they will be offered to the general public after noon Pacific time. And remember...this is the only version of the Rebel Commando Sergeant 12-inch figure that will be made available—there will be no regular edition released!
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Saber-Stand.com News
[Pete | 10/19/06] |
| Halloween is just around the corner and since you decided to dress up as your favorite Jedi (or Sith) this year a Master Replicas FX saber has to go with the costume. But...just how will you display that ultra cool piece of your collection after you get all your treats? Saber-Stand.com has the answer with their versatile vertical lightsaber stands! Not only can you create the most dynamic display this side of Mustafar, but the vertical display will help protect the saber from warping like can happen with those other horizontal display stands. Stop in today and get one free when you buy three! How's that for a nice early Halloween treat!
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R2D Toys Newsletter
[Pete | 10/18/06] |
| R2D Toys has fresh stuff in stock including the Mace Windu Squadron Battle Pack, Cantina Band Collector's Tin, the first 3 Expanded Universe comic 2-packs, 400% Kubrick Vader and more!
Click here to read the entire news letter then head on over to R2D Toys and get the goods while there are goods to get!
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Gentle Giant Announces 30th Anniversary Ben
[Chuck | 10/17/06] |
| May
2007 marks the 30th Anniversary of “A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away….” To
help commemorate this momentous occasion of the Star Wars trilogy, Gentle
Giant is proud to announce the release of the wise Jedi Master from A New Hope,
Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Obi-Wan
Kenobi mini bust is sure to be a hit with collectors old and new.
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Star Wars Action News!
[Pete | 10/16/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest podcast is up and ready to enjoy.
This week the hard core collectors that are Arnie & Marjorie deal with Murphy’s Law (of collecting), new vehicles at Target and a close call with an eye and a new spring loaded lightsaber!
Click here to get the whole scoop on what to expect in this latest edition of Star Wars Action News
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!
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Attention Kentucky Star Wars Fans!
[Chuck | 10/15/06] |
| On
Saturday October 21st the Kentucky Star
Wars Collectors Club (KSWCC) will be holding
their 3rd Annual Fall Festival at the Brownsboro Community Center (Directions and
details can be found at kswcc.com). Festivities begin at 1pm Eastern Time. Keep reading for additional information...
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Visual Guide Update – Clone Strike Miniatures
[Chuck | 10/15/06] |
| Todays
update closes out the Separatist section of the Clone
Strike Visual Guide. Take a closer look at the final piece of the Separatist
war machine: The Super Battle Droid...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #380
[Denton | 10/15/06] |
| Brian's
Toys has a huge selection of new and old Gentle Giant items
available as well as some great pre-orders. As you already know
we have the Saga 2 Wave 7 Set along with many other new figures
including the G.I. Joe Cobra Viper Pit and Plaque Troopers Vs.
Steel Brigade. The Master Replicas Clone Trooper Helmet is also
in stock this week. Now is the time to invest in protection
for your figures and other collectible items. We have a huge
selection of Acrylic Cases that are discounted up to 50% off!!!
We also have a TON of new Transformers that are ready to ship
to your door. See you at Brian's
Toys.
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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Chuck | 10/13/06] |
| Our Master
Replicas updates continue with the addition of the Limited Edition Obi-Wan Kenobi
lightsaber from AOTC. Take a closer look at Kenobi's lightsaber before he changed
his design to what we all know and love!
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Visual Guide Update – Clone Strike
[Pete | 10/12/06] |
| A tiny update (that's what happens when your hockey team opens the season at home) to the Clone Strike Visual Guide tonight with the addition of the Battle Droid Officer. Check him out by clicking below!
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R2DToys Update
[Denton | 10/12/06] |
| R2DToys
has some awesome news, announcing a whole new range of items
for 2007 such as the ORDER 66 figure two packs, the new UNLEASHED
figures, new Battle Packs and loads more. Read more to see the
full list.
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Brian's Toys New Arrivals
[Denton | 10/12/06] |
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Brians
Toys has received in Saga 2 wave 7. Buy the whole
wave or pick and choose the figures for you. Head on over there
today and purchase your set.
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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Pete | 10/11/06] |
| Take
a detailed look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited
Edition Master
Replicas Lightsaber, as featured in ROTS! Full of detail, this prop replica is
a must have! Check out all the details in todays Visual Guide Update...
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Saber-Stand News Flash!
[Chuck | 10/11/06] |
| Saber-Stand's writes
in to let our readers know all about their custom designed stands for Force FX Lightsabers.
If you have not taken a look at these then you owe it to yourself (and your sabers)
to check them out and see what they can do to help preserve (and beautifully display)
your Force FX Lightsabers! And, when you are ready to buy you can take advantage
of a nice 20% discount by buying 4 and getting a 5th one FREE!
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Visual Guide Update – Clone Strike Miniatures
[Chuck | 10/10/06] |
| Today we get another
quick update to the Clone
Strike Visual Guide. This time the ultimate
bounty hunter himself, Jango Fett, makes his way
into the archives.
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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Chuck | 10/09/06] |
| Todays
Visual Guide Update features a Limited Edition Master
Replicas Darth Vader Lightsaber. This A New Hope version features rich
details and a nice, acrylic display case. Take a closer look below, and check out
the Master Replicas Visual Guide for more LE replicas!
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Star Wars Action News Podcast
[Pete | 10/09/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest podcast is up and ready to enjoy.
This week Marjorie and Arnie talk about the new collector tins they found, a run-down on all the pre-orders out there and the Sithsionian progress! Click here to get the whole scoop on what to expect in this latest edition of Star Wars Action News
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!
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Visual Guide Update – Gentle Giant
[Pete | 10/06/06] |
| Tonight the International Edition of the 1/6 scale Darth Maul is added to the Gentle Giant Visual Guide. Folks outside the US were treated with a version of Maul without his cape and ready to take on Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon! Don't forget that Andrew's Toyz can meet all you Gentle Giant needs...head on over today to add to your Gentle Giant collection!
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R2DToys Update
[Denton | 10/06/06] |
| R2Dtoys
writes with some great news for you! They have In-stock
and now shipping the Sideshow collectibles 12" Anakin/Vader
Exclusive figure, Mace Windu, Obi-wan Kenobi, Qui Gon Jinn,
and the Han Solo Bespin Figure. Still shipping is the Luke Jedi,
Anakin and Kit Fisto Sideshow figures. They also received in
the AT-AT walkers, look for your deliveries soon. Read more
to find out about the deal of the week and the deal of the month
at R2Dtoys.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #379
[Denton | 10/06/06] |
| New
STAR WARS items are ready to order! We now have pictures and
preorders available on our site for the latest 30th Anniversary
figures. Transformers Classics are now in stock and ready to
ship out. The 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime is also in stock.
Our Titanium series expanded this week with the addition of
C-3PO, Clone Trooper (Blue), and General Grievous. We have also
added a few new Saga 2 Exclusives so be sure to look for those
and more at Brian's
Toys.
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Hasbro's Weekly Questions & Answers #10
[Pete | 10/06/06] |
| The latest round of questions sent out to Hasbro now have their answers! See below for full details...
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The Saber Vault News Update
[Chuck | 10/06/06] |
| The
Saber Vault only has a few more Darth Vader ESB, Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS, Anakin ROTS,
and Darth Maul TPM FX lightsabers left in stock! Order now to get them by Halloween!
Also in stock is the Obi-Wan
Kenobi ROTS LE at an incredibly low price...there are
only a few left at this price, so be sure to order soon!
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