
September 2008
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Master Ki-Adi Mundi attends FACTS Convention...
Posted by Chuck | September 30, 2008 at 04:56 PM EST |
Ki-Adi
Mundi didn't die with order 66 on Mygeeto; he'll deliver proof of that in person
as he'll come as his alter ego Silas Carson to the FACTS Convention
October 11 and 12!
Brush up those lightsabers and make sure to give the Jedi Council member a hearty
welcome!
More info on www.FACTS-Convention.com.

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Autograph Bounty Hunter Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | September 30, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST |
Hasbro Q&A Headline Report - Week of Sept. 26th, 2008
Posted by Chuck | September 30, 2008 at 04:36 PM EST |
Want all the real
headlines to come out of this past Hasbro Q&A, but don't have time to read all the
questions and answers? Then our Headline
Report is where you want to check! Gold
5 gathers all the newsworthy items cherry-picked from the latest Hasbro Q&A!
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Star Wars Action News - Episode 162
Posted by Chuck | September 29, 2008 at 08:40 PM EST |
Saga Legends, The Legacy
Collection Evolutions Packs, Comic Packs, Clone Wars figures, have we ever had quite
so many different lines of Star Wars figures coming out at once? Well right now new
figures from all five of these lines of figures are showing up in stores. This week
on Star Wars Action News we tell you which figures have been spotted at which stores,
and how to shop to get the most figures for your buck...

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SWAN Presents: Republic Forces Radio Network - Preview
Posted by Chuck | September 28, 2008 at 07:55 PM EST |
For over three years Star
Wars Action News has been your podcast source for collecting information. Now the
team that brought you the best collecting fan audio in the galaxy brings you the
Republic Forces Radio Network to bring you the best Clone Wars animated series coverage
as well...

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Visual Guide Update - GG Aayla Secura Mini Bust
Posted by Chuck | September 28, 2008 at 10:57 AM EST |
The
always cool, always blue, Aayla Secura Mini Bust is todays Enhanced Visual Guide
update! Stop by the Gentle
Giant Visual Guide to check out hundreds of other Gentle Giant guides, and click
below to check out Aayla Secura!
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FACTS 2008 Update
Posted by Chuck | September 28, 2008 at 09:31 AM EST |
The
FACTS convention is just a few short weeks ago. Stop by our FACTS
page to get caught
up on all the latest details!

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Hasbro Q&A Roundup - Week of September 26th, 2008
Posted by Chuck | September 27, 2008 at 07:15 PM EST |
Visual Guide Update - GG Classics Boba Fett Bronze Bust
Posted by Chuck | September 27, 2008 at 05:43 PM EST |
The
bronzed version of the Star Wars Classics bust from Gentle
Giant adds a certain elegance to an already elegant style bust. Check it out
in the Visual Guide below. This Celebration Japan exclusive is limited to just 1000
pieces, and can still be picked up from the Gentle
Giant Web site!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #483
Posted by Chuck | September 27, 2008 at 08:04 AM EST |
This week at Brian's Toys,
we have tons of new products! Indian Jones Temple of Doom figures, Legacy Wave
3, and new vintage are now in stock! GI Joe Wave 10 pre-orders are being filled,
but will be available for general purchase on October 3rd! Hundreds of Vintage
loose figures have been added this week, with significant quantities of Stormtroopers,
Rebel Commandos, Imperial Commanders, and Death Squad Commanders. For more
great products and collectibles, check out www.brianstoys.com!

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Hasbro's Questions & Answers #61
Posted by Chuck | September 26, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST |
Changed Collecting Has... The Collectorate Update
Posted by Chuck | September 26, 2008 at 04:49 PM EST |
| NEW FAQ ADDED!!!
Collectors have sent in a lot of questions for us, so we have created an FAQ using questions we have answered for collectors. We’ll be adding more questions and answers every week.
Stay tuned to JediTempleArchives for next week’s post.
Check www.THECOLLECTORATE.com often for
more preview articles, sample screen shots, updates of the FAQ, and the opening day announcement.

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Sideshow Collectibles - 1:2 Scale Bronze Darth Vader Statue
Posted by Chuck | September 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM EST |
Sideshow
Collectibles has the extremely limited edition Noble
Studio Bronze Darth Vader Statue
up for pre-order. This 1:2 scale statue is a must have for any real Star Wars collector!
Did I mention it is only $18,000? So, what are you waiting for...
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Visual Guide Update - GG Darth Vader Statue
Posted by Chuck | September 24, 2008 at 05:32 PM EST |
Star Wars Action News - Episode 161
Posted by Chuck | September 23, 2008 at 10:55 PM EST |
There have been three weeks
in 2008 that fans will remember for years. The first was the Midnight Madness of
the Clone Wars toys, then came the release of The Clone Wars. Now our journey to
the dark side is complete, as the much anticipated, much delayed The Force Unleashed
is released for every major gaming platform (and some not so major)...

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Visual Guide Update - TAC Order 66 Series 2: Set 6 of 6
Posted by Chuck | September 22, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST |
Big Bad Toy Store Update
Posted by Chuck | September 21, 2008 at 11:44 PM EST |
Changed Collecting Has... The Collectorate Preview Part 5
Posted by Chuck | September 20, 2008 at 08:21 AM EST |
Visual Guide Update - TAC Order 66 Series 2: Set 5 of 6
Posted by Chuck | September 20, 2008 at 08:05 AM EST |
Brian's Toys Newsletter #482
Posted by Chuck | September 19, 2008 at 06:33 PM EST |
Legacy Collection Expanded
Universe Comic 2-Packs Wave 2 is now in stock along with Wave 3. Also new this
week are new G.I. Joe 3 3/4" Figures. For vintage collection, we have
a bunch of new AFA-graded items along with tons of reduced prices. Kotobukiya Dengar
model kit is now available, so now you are able to get closer to building the Bounty
Hunter Series Darth Vader! Make sure to check out the Master Replicas
Mara Jade Signature Edition hilt which is now available for purchase on our site. For
more great collectibles and toy-lines, check out www.brianstoys.com!

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Del Ray Lays Out Their Plans For The Next Three Years
Posted by Chuck | September 19, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST |
Last
week Del Ray announced an extended contract to make 45 new Star Wars books, 35
of them being new novels! Get a more detailed look at what's coming out over the
next three years in this latest
update!
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Sideshow Collectibles - Captain Antilles 12'' Figure Pre-order
Posted by Chuck | September 18, 2008 at 09:48 PM EST |
Sideshow Exclusive Look at ''Ambush on Hoth''
Posted by Chuck | September 18, 2008 at 03:44 PM EST |
Take
a detailed
tour through the making of the upcoming Sideshow Collectibles "Ambush
at Hoth" diorama. The folks over at Sideshow give you an exclusive
breakdown of what
it takes to make a statue that rivals the scale and detail of Gentle Giant's 7" scale
line!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Order 66 Series 2: Set 4 of 6
Posted by Chuck | September 17, 2008 at 04:42 PM EST |
Darth Bane: Rule of.... Three?
Posted by Chuck | September 16, 2008 at 02:00 PM EST |
Three
books, that is. Drew Karpyshyn confirmed in his blog that there will be a third Darth
Bane book coming out, likely next as early as 2010. Read all the details here.
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The Force Unleased Stormtrooper Commander Tonight!
Posted by Chuck | September 15, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST |
Tonight
is the night for all those who are anxiously awaiting The Force Unleased and
to get their exclusive figure! Take a detailed
look at the Stormtrooper Commander
below...
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Order 66 Series 2: Set 3 of 6
Posted by Chuck | September 15, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST |
We're
going to take a step back to the 30th
Anniversary Collection and check out the 2nd Order 66 series. We'll kick things
off with some detailed looks at Tsue
Choi with a BARC Trooper...
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Star Wars Action News - Episode 160
Posted by Chuck | September 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM EST |
This Tuesday XBoxes all
over will be overheating as Star Wars fans across the country assume the role of
Vader's secret apprentice and proceed to use the Force in never before seen ways
to dispatch Stormtroopers and Jedi alike. The book has been atop the bestseller charts,
and the downloadable demo on XBox 360 and Playstation 3 have broken records. For
may Star Wars fans, this was the Star Wars event of 2008...

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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | September 14, 2008 at 08:39 PM EST |
Brian's Toys Newsletter #481
Posted by Chuck | September 13, 2008 at 05:15 PM EST |
We have two new, spectactular Gentle Giant pieces in. The first is the
LIFE-SIZE animated Princess Leia statue and the second is the Count Dooku & Asajj
Ventress statue, two must-haves for any collector. Also in this week are
many vintage Star Wars figure mailer boxes AFA graded and GI Joe vehicles. Check
out many of our great items as well as new items over at www.brianstoys.com!

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The Force Unleased Stormtrooper Commander Details
Posted by Chuck | September 12, 2008 at 09:20 PM EST |
Gentle Giant 2008 Holiday Edition Mini-Bust Made Public
Posted by Chuck | September 12, 2008 at 09:07 PM EST |
Tired
of not being on that Gentle Giant short list every holiday season? No worries! For
the first time, Gentle Giant will make public their Holiday Edition mini-bust! This
year, you get to see Commander Cody, dressed up for the holidays! Premier Guild members
can order right
now! You must be logged in in order for it to show up!
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Visual Guide Update - TLC Darth Vader and BAD #2
Posted by Chuck | September 12, 2008 at 08:59 PM EST |
The Collectorate Preview Update
Posted by Chuck | September 12, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST |
New 9-part Post Legacy of the Force Novel Series In 2009
Posted by Chuck | September 12, 2008 at 01:07 PM EST |
A
new 9-book series following the events of the
Legacy of the Force series picks up in
2009. The entire series, titled Fate of the
Jedi will be written by authors Aaron Allston,
Christie Golden, and Troy Denning. Hardback
book collectors rejoice! The entire series
will be released in hardback! The first book,
Outcast, will be released in April 2009.
Read the full report here.
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Sideshow Collectibles - Captain Antilles 12'' Figure
Posted by Chuck | September 11, 2008 at 09:43 PM EST |
Autograph Bounty Hunter Update: Collectormania Last Call
Posted by Chuck | September 10, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST |
Collectormania
14 last call!
Augotgraph Bounty Hunter has put out a last call for their latest round of Collectormania! This
is the last week you can order stuff from the show in Milton Keynes, so don’t
miss out! This offer ends September 14th! Be sure to check out their updated
line-up!
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Visual Guide Update - TLC Bane Malar
Posted by Chuck | September 10, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST |
eFX Collectibles AOTC Helmet On Sale October 14th
Posted by Chuck | September 09, 2008 at 04:25 PM EST |
Next
eFX replica helmet up for sale on Tuesday, October 14th. The AOTC Clone Trooper Helmet
will go on sale for $429 from eFXCollectibles.com. Helmet details include:
- LE of 1,000
- Fiberglass construction
- See through lens
- Fully padded interior
- Lit reflector on the back
- eFX stand, COA, and numbered plaque

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Clone Wars Novel News
Posted by Chuck | September 08, 2008 at 07:54 PM EST |
Check
out the latest news on the upcoming Clone
Wars novels, including the fact that the
next one will be a trade paperback, and that Karen Traviss will now only be doing
two novels, not three!
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Visual Guide Update - Yarna d'al' Gargan
Posted by Chuck | September 08, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST |
Whoever
said the Star Wars Universe was pretty... introducing Yarna d'al' Gargan!
Even gorgeous dancers have to carry a weapon in Jabbas palace!
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Hasbro Q&A Headline Report - Week of September 5th, 2008
Posted by Chuck | September 07, 2008 at 09:25 AM EST |
Kotobukiya Clone Wars Wave 2 - Clone Troopers at SWS
Posted by Chuck | September 07, 2008 at 09:15 AM EST |
Stop
by StarWarsShop.com to check out the lastest wave of Clone Wars figures from Kotobukiya:
The Clone Troopers! Featuring Captain Rex, Commander Cody, and Commander Gree...and
a very cool Jetpack Clone Trooper build-a-figure! These are due to ship in Feb. 2009...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #480
Posted by Chuck | September 06, 2008 at 05:25 PM EST |
Continue your Bounty Hunter Series collection with the new Kotobukiya IG-88
and Boba Fett, now available at Brian's Toys. Also new this week are the Cobra
Commander (San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive) Blue and Black Suit AFA Graded and
Pre-Orders for new Mighty Muggs and vehicles. We've recently added more AFA
Graded items including GI Joe figures and new video game console systems! For
more great collectibles, head on over to www.brianstoys.com!

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Visual Guide Update - TLC Ak-Rev
Posted by Chuck | September 06, 2008 at 02:03 PM EST |
The The
Legacy Collection wave 1 updates continue, which also starts the
next BAD figure group. Check out Ak-Rev below, and while you have the guide open
see how he hooks up with Umpass-Stay to complete the drum set, and check out the
next BAD parts catalog!
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Changed Collecting Has... The Collectorate Update
Posted by Chuck | September 06, 2008 at 01:07 PM EST |
Soon, a new online source for Star Wars collectors will open its doors! This online
retail store called “THE
COLLECTORATE” was created by a group or avid Star Wars Collectors.
Their tagline, “By Collectors, For Collectors”, speaks to its
origins and its focus. This group of enterprising collectors identified many frustrations
they had encountered while purchasing items for their own collections. Finding no
remedies for these frustrations, they decided to open a store focusing on the
collector’s point of view. Click
here for more information!

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Hasbro Q&A Roundup - Week of September 5th, 2008
Posted by Chuck | September 06, 2008 at 01:04 PM EST |
Big Bad Toy Store Update
Posted by Chuck | September 05, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST |
Hasbro's Questions & Answers #60
Posted by Chuck | September 05, 2008 at 05:43 PM EST |
Sideshow Collectibles - Diplomatic Mission Diorama Preorder
Posted by Chuck | September 04, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST |
Visual Guide Update - TLC Leektar & Nippet and BAD #1
Posted by Chuck | September 04, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST |
Today
we wrap up the first set of Build-a-Droid figures, which makes up the first half
of wave 1 from The Legacy
Collection. First up is the Ewok Leektar and the Ewokling Nippet, followed by
the first BAD figure: R4-D6.
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Jar Jar Binks... Salad?
Posted by Chuck | September 03, 2008 at 05:11 PM EST |
Ready
for something completely different? How about sprucing up that next Star Wars party
with a little salad... A Jar
Jar salad! Check out this interesting and fun recipe,
then get that big potato out and start carving! Thanks to JTA reader Ken for sending
this in!
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New Poll: What Do You Think About Our New Visual Guides
Posted by Chuck | September 02, 2008 at 09:19 PM EST |
It's
been a few months since we launched our newly designed Enhanced
Visual Guides so
now it's time for some feedback! Stop
by our forums and let your voice be heard in our latest
poll. We want to know what we can do to improve, if necessary, our guides to
make them the BEST on the internet! Feel free to leave
comments and participate in the
poll. And, as always, thanks for visiting JTA!
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Visual Guide Update - TLC Chewbacca
Posted by Chuck | September 02, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST |
Another
cut scene figure from wave 1 of the Legacy
Collection. Check out a very articulated (and bandaged) Chewbacca, as he makes
his way back to the Falcon during a Tatooine sandstorm...
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Star Wars Action News - Episode 158
Posted by Chuck | September 01, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST |
While we've all been looking
at the biggest Star Wars news to hit in a long time, The Clone Wars theatrical release,
a lot has been going on with less fanfare in Star Wars. New books have been released,
new toys are hitting shelves, Stormtroopers' eyes are changing color, and Gentle
Giant is slashing prices like a cheap furniture store...

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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | September 01, 2008 at 08:47 AM EST |
The Clone Wars Kicks Off Oct. 3... Check Out The New Trailer
Posted by Chuck | September 01, 2008 at 08:29 AM EST |
It
looks like October 3rd is the official date for The Clone Wars! Tune in that Friday
night at 9PM for the kickoff of the series on Cartoon Network! And, stop
by and check
out the new trailer with tons of new footage.
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