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.

 

     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!

     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.

     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?

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

     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!

     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!

     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!

     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!

     R2D Toys is introducing a pre-order system for ALL future products starting today. So, you save 10% on all products when you order in advance of stock arriving in their warehouse. They also got in and are expecting a bunch of great new stuff from Hasbro (Skirmish in the Senate), Gentle Giant (Luke on Tauntaun), Master Replicas, and more! Click here to read the entire news letter!

     And with tonights update we are one step closer to completing the 4" section of the 2002 Saga Visual Guide! Count Dooku and Obi-Wan Kenobi in their flippin' deluxe form. Take a closer look by clicking the images below.

 

     Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
     This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie go on a Galactic Hunt for Galactic Hunt figures. How many did they end up with after their road trip? There’s only one way to find out!
     Collecting 101 continues this week with a discussion on where to buy toys. Whether you buy from brick and mortar stores or shop online exclusively, you will find some helpful hints in this week’s show. Also covered is trade etiquette and how not to get scammed on ebay.
     Star Wars Action News is hitting the road again! Marjorie and Arnie will be appearing at the Pittsburgh Comicon. They are hosting the collecting panel on Saturday April 22 from 2-3 PM. If you are in or around Pittsburgh make plans now to attend! 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!

     Today is the day when the Master Replicas Boba Fett blaster from Return of the Jedi will be available for pre-order to Collector's Society members. Log in at 9am Pacific Time on April 11 and reserve your copy of this awesome prop replica! Remember, if there are any remaining pieces they will go up for pre-order to the general public on April 13.

     So you want to go to this years San Diego Comic Con for free and have some spending money? Who doesn't? Head on over to DarkHorse.com and register and you could win a trip to the SDCC that includes airfare for 2, hotel from the 21-23, 2 passes for the 21-23, "VIP" pass to all Dark Horse Comics-related events and $500 in spending money!

     Master Replicas blog chimes in to let us know that if you had purchased a Luke Skywalker Signature Edition Lightsaber that now is the time to let them know you need the edition size plaque. Send an e-mail to LukeSEPlaques@masterreplicas.com and let their customer service do the rest!
     Also, for those of you waiting for your Darth Sidious and Yoda LE plaques they are on their way...expect to receive yours in 3-4 weeks.

     Our pals over at Rebelscum have the scoop on this years Hallmark ornaments! Expect to see a Clone Wars 3-pack of Asajj Ventress, Anakin Skywalker and Yoda, an AT-AT and Rebel Snowspeeder, an ESB Luke and Yoda and a ROTS Anakin and Obi-Wan final duel. See the images over at Rebelscum.

     Now it is time to start filling up the full scale prop replicas section of the Master Replicas Visual Guide. What better way to start off than with the lightsaber of old Ben Kenobi from A New Hope? With perfect detailing this lightsaber embodies all that is Star Wars, from the memories it brings to those of us old enough to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatres to the weathering of the saber that speaks volumes of just who Ben Kenobi really is. Check it out by clicking below and look for the Master Replicas Visual Guide to continue to fill up.

 

     You've had questions about the VG Contest and now we've got all the answers in one spot. Click here to head over to the Questions and Answers section for the contest and remember, if you have any of your own questions just send them in to vgcontests@jeditemplearchives.com! In the meantime, break out those cameras...the guides will be filling up with all the great entries we have in already, but for each collectible you send in your chances of winning your choice of prizes grows and grows!

     Entertainment Earth has the Battle of Endor wave 6 case up for pre-order. It comes chock full with Chief Chirpa, Moff Jerjerrod, Death Star Gunner, C-3PO and Emperor Palpatine and the case is rounded out with old favorites like Commander Cody, R2-D2 & Darth Vader.

     It's the weekend and what better time could there be to check in on that collection to see what you can do to join in on the fun with the 2006 Visual Guides Contest! Which prize pool will you pick is you win...the MR Han Solo Blaster, 2006 Convention Exclusives, those Hasbro figures that have not hit the pegs yet or one of the other $1,000s in prizes? Click here to get started!

Entertainment Earth is listing another wave of the Heroes and Villains line that will feature figures from Revenge of the Sith. Click the image below to head to Entertainment Earth or right here for more information.

     The mighty Jawa Sandcrawler has been added to the LEGO Visual Guide today. This set will keep you busy for an evening or two as you build one of the larger LEGO building sets out there. The UCS Sandcrawler even comes with 11 mini-figs, a working front door, rear treads that turn, a jawa crane and a variety of opening hatches! Click below for a closer look!

 

 

     Our buddies over at Rebelscum have the lowdown and high resolution images of the George Lucas in Stormtrooper disguise, the Mos Eisley Cantina wave and just when you thought you could finally relax from all this hunting...well, click on through to read what is in store next.

     The first of the 2006 Scaled replicas is added to the Master Replicas Visual Guide today. This lightsaber is from the Attack of the Clones and is the first lightsaber we see young Anakin Skywalker wield. Check out the detail in this saber by clicking the images below!

 

     Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
     April showers bring...another Star Wars Action News! This week Arnie and Marjorie discuss the challenges in obtaining Ultimate Galactic Hunt figures as well as what else is or is not in the stores. In addition, the Collecting 101 series is continued with a look at the 10 items that Arnie thinks that every serious Star Wars collector must own. Marjorie thinks otherwise.
     The SWAN hosts enjoyed a childhood activity this week – coloring Easter eggs! The winners of the Mas Amedda contest are announced. On the heels of that contest announcement, Star Wars Action News, MiniMag Stands, and Yakface have teamed up for a contest where you can win Ultimate Galactic Hunt figures and more! Listen to Star Wars Action News for details!
     A new month has rolled around so we would appreciate your support at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!

     So...Hasbro still hasn't made some of your "must haves" yet, heck, they haven't even made the final 25 in the Toy Fare fan figure voting, but you are not going to let that stop you from adding them to your collection. The thing is, you've never made your own custom figure before...Have no fear, the first part of the JTA Customs Tutorial is live and ready to help you on your custom adventure!
     The tutorial starts off with the basics, but it is more than enough to get you going well on your way to creating your very own Star Wars universe! Click here to head on over to the Customs Tutorial!

     We've got a few more additions to the Battle of Coruscant wave today. These General Grievous, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have all been seen before...but the Obi and Anakin both come with great soft goods robes now! Check them out by visiting the Saga Collection Visual Guide or by clicking below. Head on over to Alliance Collectibles to pick up your Battle of Coruscant today!!

     Andrew's Toyz has the awesome double bladed Darth Maul Force FX lightsaber from Master Replicas in stock and ready to ship! Stop by Andrew's Toyz now and order the coolest FX saber made to date!

     Brian's Toys Newsletter #352 has hit the presses and lists the Ultimate Galactic Hunt figures in stock and ready to ship! Head on over and get yours before they fly off the pegs! They also have the Master Replicas Luke Skywalker ANH Lightsaber (Signature Edition) to wet the appetite of, well...everyone! Be sure to check out their stock of ROTS, OTC, Titanium, Master Replicas and their Vintage section as well...you're sure to find something you need for the collection at Brian's Toys!

     R2D Toys has tons of great Master Replicas pre-orders up for items like the Stormtrooper Helmet Replica...both the LE and CE editions, the Boba Fett Helmet and E-33 Blaster, Scaled Blaster replicas, the Millennium Falcon Studio Edition and more! Also, stop by and buy any Master Replicas product and you will be entered to win the Darth Maul lightsaber before it is available anywhere else in the UK! Click here to read the entire news letter!