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September 2007
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
[Pete | 09/30/07] |
''Ben'' Obi-Wan Kenobi Light-Up Mini-Bust
[Pete | 09/29/07] |
WizardUniverse.com has listed yet another Gentle Giant exclusive mini-bust. This time around the ANH Ben Kenobi gets the light up treatment. Advance sales start on October 11 (image to be released Oct. 4) for the 2,000 piece bust and it will retail for $59.99.
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Visual Guides Update - TAC Wave 4 (Round 2)
[Pete | 09/29/07] |
2008 Wave 1 Line-Up Grows!
[Pete | 09/29/07] |
Entertainment Earth has some new images of what to expect in the first wave of 2008...check out the additions of Obi-Wan, Anakin and the Mustafar Panning Droid and then head to the forums to voice your opinion on the wave!
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AC Pin: Felucia Clone Forces
[Pete | 09/29/07] |
Like her fellow Jedi, Secura became a general during the Clone Wars, leading clone trooper infantry on numerous campaigns in the epic conflict. During the Outer Rim Sieges, she was stationed on the colorful world of Felucia, trudging through the overgrown underbrush of the Commerce Guild planet with the valiant Star Corps clone troopers under her command.
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FACTS: Jedi in, Jedi out...
[Joris | 09/28/07] |
Because of work obligations, we won't be able to see any blue skin on FACTS … Amy Allen sadly had to cancel because of other obligations. But no regrets! One Jedi will be replaced with another one: Alan Ruscoe best known as Plo Koon is planning to attend, as is Ralph Brown, better known as ace Naboo Pilot Ric Olié. Check out all the info on our FACTS Preview Page or head to FACTS Convention for even more info!
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Hasbro Fan's Choice Poll Final Results Are In
[Chuck | 09/28/07] |
Hasbro's Questions & Answers #28
[Chuck | 09/28/07] |
Kotobukiya Spotlight: McQuarrie Luke Vs. Darth Vader
[Chuck | 09/28/07] |
Next
up in our Kotobukiya
Spotlight series is one of the coolest pieces ever coming out of Kotobukiya: the
Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader McQuarrie concept set. This is one massive set, made
especially for the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars. Check out all the details in our spotlight
photo gallery!
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More Disney Pictures at EndorExpress.net
[Chuck | 09/28/07] |
EndorExpress.net (AKA
SWStarTours.net) has some loose images of the new tater lineup available at Disney.
Stop by and check them out! While you are there, you can also check out the new Disney
figures too.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #430
[Chuck | 09/28/07] |
Here
is the rundown of all the great new products at Brian's Toys. 30th Anniversary
Wave 6 is now in stock and we are currently filling all pre-orders! We've also
received the General Grievous Concept figure, Sideshow 12" Medicom Boba
Fett and Dejarik Holochess Set, Gentle Giant Max Rebo Band Statue and Dengar Mini-Bust! Now
we are currently taking pre-orders on the Life-Size Princess Leia Animated statue
from Gentle Giant! Get on over to Brianstoys.com and check out all the Star
Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and He-Man collectibles!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Comic Pack #8
[Chuck | 09/27/07] |
The
Jedi High Council sends A'Sharad Hett, Ki-Ad-Mundi, and Adi Gallia to capture bounty
hunter Aurra Sing, who has killed two Jedi on Coruscant and is the murderer of Hett's
father. The Dark Woman, Sing's former teacher, also asks to join the hunt but is
denied. Events–and the Force–lead them all to a remote jungle world,
where Hett confronts Sing in a lightsaber duel, and the Dark Woman seeks atonement
for her failure to help Sing...

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Princess-Leia.com Joins the SW Web Family
[Chuck | 09/26/07] |
Attention
Princess Leia fans... stop by and check out a new site dealing with all things Her
Holiness: www.princess-leia.com.
Featuring Princess Leia information, cosplay, collections, hundreds of screenshots,
and interactive forums. Make sure you stop by to welcome them to the net!
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Visual Guide Update - Gentle Giant Animated Yoda & R2-D2
[Chuck | 09/25/07] |
Now
that the convention season is nearly over, it's time to add that traveling exclusive
from
Gentle Giant, the Animated Yoda & R2D2 statue...
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Star Wars Action News - Episode 109
[Chuck | 09/25/07] |
The
folks at Lucasfilm really are pushing the patience of Arnie & Marjorie. Another
Gentle Giant raffle lost, a Shadow AT-AT, and a monument to all things wrong with
the world today, brought to you from Gentle Giant. All these things are discussed
this week on Star Wars Action News.....

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Urban-Collector News Update
[Chuck | 09/24/07] |
More Master Replicas Scaled Helmets Coming This Week
[Chuck | 09/24/07] |
New Disney Spuds Now Available
[Chuck | 09/24/07] |
It
looks like the new Disney Taters are available down in Mouse Land! Check out Yam
Solo, Luke
Frywalker, Princess Tater, Darth Mash and Spuda Fett! These Disney exclusives retail
for $12 each, and if you can't make it to Disney you can try ordering them at 407-33-6200.
Many thanks to KSWCC's Cody Hampton for the Disney update!
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Win a $40 Gift Certificate at Y2Chaos
[Chuck | 09/24/07] |
Y2Chaos
just finished up with a contest for a complete set of wave 4 figures, and they are
already launching into their next contest! This time around, stop by this
thread and read over the clues... When you think you know the answer send them
an email and you will be entered for a $40 gift certificate at Big Bad Toy Store...
It's that easy! Good luck!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #429
[Chuck | 09/23/07] |
Brian's
Toys is now taking pre-orders for the new line of Star Wars Vehicles coming in 2008! Place your pre-orders for the amazing AT-AP Republic Walker
and the General Grievous Starfighter. For all of our One of Each Figure Club
members, expect your Wave 5 to ship in the next week, and your wave 6 to ship by
mid-October! New this week include Disney Star Tours figures, featuring a fusion
of your favorite Disney and Star Wars characters. Also new and in-stock, Gentle
Giant Jabba the Hutt Statue, Luke Skywalker (ANH) FX Saber, and AFA graded Rodimus
Prime Alternator. Stop by brianstoys.com for more collectibles from Star Wars,
Transformers, G.I. Joe, and more!

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Luke Skywalker FX Lightsaber in Stock at the Saber Vault!
[Pete | 09/21/07] |
The Saber Vault finally has a fresh new supply Luke Skywalker (ANH) FX lightsabers in stock! Head on over and order yours before they disappear forever! While there don't forget to pick up a Yoda and Vader (ANH) FX too...Luke does need someone to train (and battle) him after all!
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Dark Horse Announces ''Vector''
[Pete | 09/21/07] |
Dark Horse officially announces the "Vector" timleline that will span the entieity of 2008 and all 4 current Dark Horse titles from Knights of the Old Republic to Legacy! Click here to read all about it!
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Saber-Stand.com Newsletter!
[Pete | 09/21/07] |
The FX sabers are moving like hot cakes recently as everyone wants to get their hands on them before MR closes their Star Wars doors. You are sure to have picked up at least one and now is the time to get a Saber Stand for each of your new lightsabers so they can be displayed with pride! Saber-Stand.com had some technical difficulties a short while ago but they are still here to help you make your lightsabers display as they should...stop by today and order yours!
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One vote for FACTS 2007 from the Intergalactic Senate
[Pete | 09/20/07] |
We just received word from the FACTS-gang that David Bowers, better known to fans as the pointy-headed Senate Chair Assistant Mas Amedda, will be attending the Ghent convention. Check out our FACTS 2007 "preview" page for any and all details or head over to www.FACTS-convention.com for the same and more.
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Visual Guide Update - Gentle Giant Obi-Wan Kenobi (ANH)
[Chuck | 09/20/07] |
Let's
do another Gentle
Giant update tonight, continuing with the 2007 line of mini busts. Take a look
at this perfect likeness of old Ben...
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Visual Guides Update - TAC Wave 4 (Round 1)
[Pete | 09/19/07] |
Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
[Pete | 09/19/07] |
Kotobukiya Spotlight: Yoda vs Palpatine
[Chuck | 09/18/07] |
Tonight
we bring you a new mini-feature here at JTA: Kotobukiya Spotlight, where we will showcase some
of Kotobukiya's hottest Star Wars statues, both old and new! We'll
start off with the upcoming Yoda vs. Palpatine set, full of awesome detail! Click
here for the full report and photo gallery!
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Urban-Collector Newsletter
[Chuck | 09/18/07] |
Visual Guide Update - Gentle Giant Jango Fett #2
[Chuck | 09/18/07] |
The
second version of Jango
Fett is our latest Gentle
Giant update. This time around, the bounty hunter gets a completely revamped
(and awesome) pose, as well as interchangeable heads. Another fantastic addition
to this bust is the use of magnets in the head to keep it in place. Here's hoping
this trend continues in future GG mini busts that have swappable arms!
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Win TAC Wave 4 at the Y2Chaos!
[Pete | 09/17/07] |
Our good pals over at the old MaxFX forums have just completed a make-over and are better than ever! As a celebration of the new look, and new name the Y2Chaos Forums are giving away a complete set of TAC wave 4 ...McQuarrie Vader and Holiday Fett included! Just click here to check the contest out. You don't need to be a forum member to enter but if you do join you are sure to enjoy the community!
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Visual Guide Update - Saga Legends Wave 1
[Pete | 09/17/07] |
R2DToys Newsletter!
[Pete | 09/17/07] |
R2D Toys has some great Special going on including deals for Sideshow stuff, the new Battle Pack repacks, Disney merchandise and more! They also have pre-orders added for the Concept Grievous, new vehicles like the AT-AP, and way too much to list on the front page! Click here to read the entire news letter!
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Battle Pack Repacks Found!
[Pete | 09/16/07] |
I had the chance to stop in the Times Square TRU yesterday and I stumbled upon the repacked Jedi vs. Sith and Jedi vs. Darth Sidious Battle Packs. I must have been so excited that I took pics of just one of them (twice) instead of both...check it out below!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #428
[Chuck | 09/15/07] |
This
week at Brian's toys, we've received our 30th Anniversary Saga Legends
Droid Wave with Biker Scout and several AFA Graded Exclusives such as the Shadow
Scout with Speeder Bike. The Darth Vader McQuarrie Concept is finally available
for purchasing. For G.I. Joe we are now taking pre-orders for the 2nd version
of the Cobras 5-Pack. Check out www.brianstoys.com for
more featured products!

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Visual Guide Update - MR Wedge Antilles Scaled Helmet
[Chuck | 09/14/07] |
We're
taking a look back at one of the online Celebration IV exclusives tonight: The .45
scale Wedge Antilles Helmet from Master Replicas,
limited to only 1500. Take a closer look at the details in the guide below...
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Hasbro's Questions & Answers #27
[Chuck | 09/14/07] |
It's
time for another Hasbro
Q&A! Click through to find out all the latest details, including confirmation
of an upcoming Legacy Comic 2-pack...
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The Force Among Us - LIVE Episode 5
[Pete | 09/13/07] |
Visual Guide Update - Saga Legends Wave 1
[Pete | 09/13/07] |
''Sith Circus'' Poster at the Star Wars Shop
[Pete | 09/12/07] |
The Star Wars Shop joins the circus! Head on over to pick up the band new "Sith Circus" poster inspired by the original Style "D" from 1978 (reproduction also available). Or, pick up both display together and Hyperspace members will also receive a Concept Sketch Print - limited to just 500!
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Visual Guide Update - Gentle Giant Animated C3PO & Jawa
[Pete | 09/12/07] |
We continue to catch up with the Animated Maquettes in our Gentle Giant Visual Guide with the addition of the C-3PO and Jawa! Click the thumbnail to check him out!
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
[Pete | 09/12/07] |
Visual Guide Update - Gentle Giant Animated Luke
[Chuck | 09/11/07] |
Hop
on over to our Gentle
Giant guide as we drop another one of the cool Animated Statues in the Visual
Guide Collection!
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New Feature at JTA: View Your Favorite Topics
[Chuck | 09/10/07] |
Want
to know what's going on in a specific area of Star Wars news? Check out our new Topics
page, where you can view the last 15 JTA articles from your favorite areas of
the site! You can tune in to all our latest Visual
Guides, or check out only the latest
Hasbro news. You can
find our Topics
link in our features menu whenever you want to
access it... Just another way to sort your favorite news here at JTA!
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Grievous Concept Figure Listed at Star Wars Shop
[Chuck | 09/10/07] |
While
not officially a McQuarrie Concept figure, the last in the series of concept figures
is now listed at
StarWarsShop.com.
This SWS exclusive is currently in stock and ready to order!
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Indiana Jones IV Title Announced
[Chuck | 09/10/07] |
Urban Collector News
[Pete | 09/09/07] |
Urban-Collector has a ton of new Arrivals and September Pre-Orders. Our Star Wars pre-order is none other than the Luke Skywalker V2 Lightsaber by Master Replicas. Visit Urban-Collector.com for this item and much, much more.
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2007 Baltimore Comic Con Coverage
[Pete | 09/09/07] |
This past weekend we headed down to the Baltimore Comic Con as the offering of the 5th Gentle Giant Clone Commander mini-bust had us all wanting to check out the show! Head on over to our Star Wars Experience coverage of the show to read all about the great time in Baltimore.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #427
[Pete | 09/08/07] |
Here is what's NEW at Brian's Toys: Our homepage! We completely re-designed our homepage and we invite everyone to check it out! For what we have in stock, we've added vintage comic books for our new division 1st Appearance Comics. Gentle Giant Boba Fett Holiday Special, Vader Lego, and Stormtrooper Lego statues are now available. We even have the unreleased Wave 2 of the Saga Collection Cantina Scenes now for sale! For G.I. Joe fans, we are still taking pre-orders on 25th Anniversary Wave 2 and Wave 3. For more of our outstanding selection of collectible toys or to see our new design, head on over to www. brianstoys.com!.
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
[Chuck | 09/08/07] |
Gentle Giant Updates with More Final Product Images
[Chuck | 09/07/07] |
Saga Legends Spring 2008 Fans' Choice Vote!
[Pete | 09/07/07] |
We want your votes! Phase 1 is now complete; Star Wars collector-fan sites around the Web have told Hasbro which characters they want to see brought back as Saga Legends in ‘08. Now Hasbro’s asking the fans to place a final vote for their favorite 3-3/4" figures that they want to see as part of the final Saga Legends wave in Spring 2008! Click here for the rundown or the image below cast your vote.
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10% Off at R2DToys!
[Pete | 09/06/07] |
R2D Toys wants to drop a quick one to let you all know about our Pay Pal offer. This offer wont last long so if you want to place an order make it sooner, rather than later. Any in-stock items ordered and paid for with Pay Pal will recieve 10% OFF! Read more about it right here.
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Sideshow - Palpatine/Sidious Pre-order Today
[Chuck | 09/06/07] |
Star Wars Action News - Episode 106
[Chuck | 09/05/07] |
It
has been a very big week for Star Wars. First, during the last weekend in August
there was the Toronto Fan Expo with Jake Lloyd, Daniel Logan, and Temura Morrison,
plus others, all attending. Star Wars Action News staff member Jason was there and
brings us his first-hand report of his first experience going north of the border.
Then during Labor Day weekend, Marjorie and Arnie went south to Georgia for the much
hyped DragonCon, with some Star Wars guests, authors, and body paint. This was their
first trip to DragonCon, and if you were thinking of going they let you know what
to expect....

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FACTS 2007 Is Coming!
[Joris | 09/04/07] |
It is just about a month off but it is never too soon to start to make your plans to head over to Ghent, Belgium for the annual FACTS Convention! What's happening this year? Just click here for an early run-down and keep checking back for more as guests and information is added!
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Kotobukiya: Yoda Vs. Darth Sidious
[Chuck | 09/04/07] |
Continuing
their line of verses style kits, Kotobukiya has announced Yoda vs. Darth Sidious!
Read the full
report and check out the detailed images at SW.com...
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Sideshow - 12'' Palpatine Set Preview Gallery Live
[Chuck | 09/04/07] |
Check
out the preview gallery at Sideshow Collectibles of the upcoming Palpatine/Sidious
2-pack. Impressive.... Most Impressive! Pre-orders start September 6th at 1PM
EST. Don't forget, you need to be a newsletter subscriber and have an account to
place that order!
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Visual Guide Update - VTAC Snowtrooper
[Chuck | 09/04/07] |
New Star Tours Figures at Disney
[Chuck | 09/04/07] |
It
looks like the latest round of Star Tours figures are now hitting the disney pegs.
KSWCC's man at mouseland (Cody) wanted to share his recent find. Take a look at the
figures below... Thanks Cody!
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Urban-Collector News Update
[Chuck | 09/03/07] |
The Force Comes to Central Florida
[Chuck | 09/02/07] |
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