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April 2016

Takodana Encounter Now IN STOCK At Walmart.com

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 05:56 PM ET |

If you're interested, the Takodana Encounter is now IN STOCK at Walmart.com. Special thanks to all those who wrote in to inform us!

FlashBack Review: Vader's Secret Apprentice - TAC - Evolutions

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 04:16 PM ET |

Vader's Secret Apprentice

  • Collectible: Vader's Secret Apprentice
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Evolutions
  • Review Sequence: #335
  • Original Publication Date: April 23, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 398th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

Another First Order Snowtrooper Variation

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 01:11 PM ET |

In addition to a physical collar change (from white to black) on the TBS6 First Order Snowtrooper, it now appears that the figure also has a packaging variation. Matthew Z. from Louisville KY sends us the proof.

UK Report: Elite Series Prototype Boba Fett Found!

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 08:39 AM ET |

JTA reader Kam went shopping for Star Wars stuff at his local Disney Store in the UK and found the Prototype Boba Fett out for sale. Click through for his report!

    

UK Report: ASDA Exclusive TBS 3.75" Wave 2 Found!

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 08:33 AM ET |

From what we have learned from our many UK readers, anything beyond wave 1 of The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" ASDA exclusive line is pretty much nonexistent. JTA UK reader Michael G. eagerly writes in to let us know that he has finally found wave 2! It appears things are beginning to look up! Click through for his report!

Review: General Grievous' Starfighter - TAC - Vehicle

Posted by Paul | April 30, 2016 at 12:55 AM ET |

The 30 (77-07) line gave us some great mid-size vehicles. Let's check out General Grievous' Starfighter from Episode III. See this vehicle in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

General Grievous' Starfighter

Check out our latest addition to the The Black Series [Phase III] Visual Guides: The Toys R Us exclusive First Order Snowtrooper Officer. Click below to check out the full guide page, and make sure you go back and read our full review as well.

First Order Snowtrooper Officer - The Black Series - 6 Inch

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | April 29, 2016 at 06:05 PM ET |

Check out the big May the Fourth Giveaway from Brian's Toys! Place an order between now and May 4th for the chance to win a Kylo Ren FX Lightsaber, Sixth Scale Kylo Ren from Sideshow Collectibles, or a Vintage Style Jocasta Nu. Visit our newsletter to shop our 30-40% off sale and bid on NO RESERVE eBay auctions.

Check out the best selection of Star Wars collectibles at brianstoys.com now!

Brian's Toys

TBS6 Special Forces TIE Fighter Reaches An All-New Low On Amazon!

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 05:00 PM ET |

Despite conversations with Hasbro stating that this gigantic vehicle has sold well, it looks like Amazon has once again reduced this item to less than $96.00. Please keep in mind anything can change as far as its pricing is concerned, but if you're interested in this vehicle, then this may be the time to order one. Find the 6" Scale The Black Series First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter at the link below!

UPDATE: The price is already fluctuating!

FlashBack Review: Saesee Tiin - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 02:57 PM ET |

Saesee Tiin

  • Collectible: Saesee Tiin
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1274
  • Original Publication Date: November 17, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,541st most visited review
  • Score: 3.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Topps is celebrating May the Fourth with free giveaways and the release of Star Wars Galactic Connexions Series 3. Click through for all of the details...

Official Kmart PRESS RELEASE On Rey (Starkiller Base) Exclusive

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 02:32 PM ET |

Kmart's PR department also reaches out to us to officially announce the Rey (Starkiller Base) 6" figure as a May The Fourth release. Click through for more! If you still need her, you can find her HERE.

JTA background man rivesjunctionite has put together a great rumor checklist which culminates JTA's original rumor reports along with the recent developments and new leaks that have hit the web for Rogue One. As things change we will add to this list. Click the image below to download your copy.

Well, it's official (sort of)! The Captain Phasma, Han Solo (Starkiller Base) and Leia Organa figures that people are finding for as low as $3.00 each are being promoted as special "May The Fourth" releases along with a few other things. Walmart's PR team contacted us about this latest news. Click through for more!

Awesome Vintage Kenner Acquisition!

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 10:46 AM ET |

JTA and personal friend BIGJIM acquired a pristine set of vintage Kenner stuff. Image below stolen from BanthaSkull.com. See more images HERE.

Star Wars Sale At DisneyStore.com!

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 10:28 AM ET |

DisneyStore.com is running a sale of select Star Wars merchandise. Most notable are the Elite Series figures (save for Rey) for only $20 each!

If you still need them, the collector favorite Sidon Ithano/Quiggold as well as the Wexley/Snowtrooper 2-packs are in stock and ready to ship on Amazon for $15.99 each... Thanks to JTA reader rivesjunctionite for the alert!

Recently Revealed R5-Series Astromech Droid For May The Fourth?

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 08:13 AM ET |

Remember that black and yellow R5-series atromech droid that showed up around the same time as the latest Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" figures? Our friends at Yakface.com are suggesting it may be related ot a May the Fourth exclusive at Disney Parks. (Psst!.... our friends at Yakface "always" have inside Disney info,,,, so it's probably more than a theory or feeling!) Let them know what you think!

Review: AT-AP Walker - TAC - Mid Size Vehicle

Posted by Paul | April 29, 2016 at 01:05 AM ET |

The 30 (77-07) line gave us some great mid-size vehicles. One of our favorites in the AT-AP Walker from Episode III. See this first issue of it in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

AT-AP Walker

Do you need The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Ahsoka Tano? Standup JTA reader James M. Saylor has four (4) that he wants to offer collectors. He is selling them at cost plus shipping and only one per person. He wants to help out four individual collectors. Please only reach out to him if you do not have one already. He can be contacted at [email protected] if you're interested. Thank you James!

UPDATE: All four have been claimed!

FlashBack Review: Clone Commander - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 28, 2016 at 05:01 PM ET |

Clone Commander

  • Collectible: Clone Commander
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1283
  • Original Publication Date: November 26, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,408th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Sideshow Collectibles Sixth Scale 4-LOM Pre-Order

Posted by Chuck | April 28, 2016 at 03:21 PM ET |

The Sideshow Collectibles 4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure now is officially available for pre-order. Click here for all of the details, including free U.S. shipping for a limited time.

Kylo Ren (Unmasked) IN STOCK At Hasbro Toy Shop!

Posted by Paul | April 28, 2016 at 08:01 AM ET |

If you still need it, Kylo Ren (Unmasked) from the Build A Weapon line is IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop. Promo code APRILSHIP still works.

Review: Rey (Starkiller Base) - TBS [P3] - Kmart Exclusive

Posted by Paul | April 28, 2016 at 12:20 AM ET |

Well, here is the other half to the Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) Kmart exclusive. Let's check out the Rey (Starkiller Base) Kmart exclusive in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Rey (Starkiller Base)

Gentle Giant 2016 Premier Guild Membership Details

Posted by Chuck | April 27, 2016 at 09:41 PM ET |

Gentle Giant's latest newsletter revealed a sneak peak at new items, including a Han Solo in Carbonite Jumbo figure. Click through to see what else is coming!

Sneak Peek! Rey (Starkiller Base) - TBS6 [P3] - Kmart Exclusive

Posted by Paul | April 27, 2016 at 08:56 PM ET |

The review is coming tomorrow morning, but you can check out the full gallery and the Collector Notes now. Check out the Kmart exclusive Rey (Starkiller Base) The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figure HERE.

Clone Trooper Officer [Lieutenant]

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper Officer [Lieutenant]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1259
  • Original Publication Date: November 2, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,959th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Kanan Jarrus And Luke Skywalker Back In Stock At Hasbro Toy Shop

Posted by Paul | April 27, 2016 at 04:51 PM ET |

In case you missed our post earlier today on Facebook, Hasbro Toy Shop once again has Luke Skywalker and Kanan Jarrus in stock. No sign of Ahsoka sadly. Thanks to all who emailed us also about this restocking.

   

In 2007, Disney Parks took on the Cantina Band Member figures for Star Wars Weekends to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. This one is Tech M'or. This updated figure came with a pretty cool exclusive base. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Cantina Band Member [Tech M'or]

New Concept Art For Disney's Star Wars Land Revealed

Posted by Mike_Taber | April 26, 2016 at 07:41 PM ET |

A recently revealed piece of concept art for Disney's upcoming Star Wars Land is our first good look at the potential layout of the massive park expansion. Head over to SlashFilm for the full story! 

Mark Hamill Officially Attending Celebration Europe

Posted by Mike_Taber | April 26, 2016 at 06:28 PM ET |

It's official! Although far from a surprise, Mark Hamill is heading to Celebration Europe this summer. Celebration Europe will take place at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre from July 15th to July 17th. Single day tickets for Friday and Sunday are still available if you haven't purchased a ticket yet! 

Clone Trooper Officer [Sergeant]

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper Officer [Sergeant]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1258
  • Original Publication Date: November 1, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,870th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Review: Destroyer Droid (Battle Damaged) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 26, 2016 at 08:56 AM ET |

It's not as good as the original, but you may still want the Destroyer Droid (Battle Damaged) figure from the Episode I line. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Destroyer Droid (Battle Damaged)

We've been getting in a plethora of store reports from everything including the Kmart exclusive TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base), TBS6 Wave 6 (the Ashoka Tano wave) to the Takodana Encounter multipack! Let us know your finds too in the comments! Special thanks to the following for sending in their reports: fearxforthebest, Christian C., Gabriel E., DevilDog, Tommy W. Aidan W., William S. and Bryan L.

      

Sponsor Announcement: Dorkside Toys - TBS6 Flametroopers For < $14

Posted by Paul | April 26, 2016 at 08:33 AM ET |

TBS6 Flametroopers for less than $14? Yup! TBS6 Wave 6 flying out the door? Yup. New stuff arriving? Yup! Check out the latest from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys!

Walmart Exclusive TBS Line Pricing Drama Ends? Can BAW Be Fixed?

Posted by Paul | April 26, 2016 at 08:29 AM ET |

While this "story" is undocumented and only second hand knowledge, the fact remains that things were changed at Walmart.com for the exclusive The Black Series 3.75" line and how they are now priced. We have learned through a few friends of the site that someone who worked for Disney contacted the appropriate parties at Walmart to make the ever changing pricing of the figures cease. If you look now, the fluctuating prices have indeed stopped. But now it appears that the same things needs to be done for the Build A Weapon line. We hope that the same can be done for the other lines as well. Maybe it can't since the rest of the line isn't exclusive to Walmart.

You Ship Some, You Cancel Some

Posted by Paul | April 26, 2016 at 08:19 AM ET |

Despite so many shipping notices going out for Kmart's exclusive TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base) figure, we are also getting multiple emails from readers saying that Kmart has cancelled their orders. Let us know if you're getting the same memo please.

Clone Trooper Officer [Commander]

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper Officer [Commander]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1257
  • Original Publication Date: October 31, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,842nd most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Speaking to animation director Rob Coleman, Lucas said of “his ultimate framing device” that: “The entire story of Star Wars is actually being recounted to the keeper of the Journal of the Whills—remember that?—a hundred years after the events of Return of the Jedi by none other than R2-D2.” (more....) Extra special thanks to JTA stalker Ayem Mayhem for alerting us to this very interesting article!

2008-2010: The Era Of Fantastic Collector-Focused Store Exclusives

Posted by Paul | April 25, 2016 at 04:54 PM ET |

Hasbro, during the years of 2008 through 2010, gave us some of the GREATEST collector-focused exclusives we had ever seen to date via The Legacy Collection and Legacy Collection line looks. (Little did we know then that the later half of 2010 through 2012 would be even better!) Today, these hot items go for a great deal of money on the aftermarket. If you're lucky enough, you can find them for great deals. Check out what these awesome pieces are going for today on eBay.

  

For those interested in picking up a few miniature pieces at some discounted prices, Amazon's Table Top Games Deal Of The Day includes the X-wing Minature's Game Core set, as well as some Armada expansion pieces. Click here to see what they have!

Sponsor Announcement: Design By Humans

Posted by Chuck | April 25, 2016 at 01:28 PM ET |

Design By Humans is having a promotional sale good through midnight tonight. Click here to Save $5 off $35+, $10 off $60+, or $15 off $85+. Use coupon code: SPLASH. There's plenty of Star Wars to choose from!

Huge List Of Rogue One Products Revealed! (Rumors Confirmed Too!)

Posted by Paul | April 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM ET |

A HUGE LIST of Rogue One product has been revealed at Site StarWarsCollector.de. Many of our rumors have been confirmed including the AT-AT! Check it out! Special thanks to our friend Matt at Jedi News for the alert!

Kmart Exclusive Rey (Starkiller Base) Is NOW SHIPPING!

Posted by Paul | April 25, 2016 at 12:27 PM ET |

Check those inboxes! JTA reader Justin C. and others have let us know that their TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base) 6" figures are NOW SHIPPING!

Walmart Exclusive 3.75" TBS Figures Now With Collector Stamps?

Posted by Paul | April 25, 2016 at 11:55 AM ET |

It appears that Hasbro is adding collector stamps to the Walmart exclusive The Black Series 3.75" line now! No, it's just to block the missing accessory. Is it too cruel to wish that the punishment for Star Wars action figure theft would be hanging, drawing and quartering? It seems as if it would be the only deterrent to make people stop this despicable act. JTA reader Jaret T. sends us an almost humorous act of vandalism and theft for a 3.75" TBS figure. Click the thumbnail below for more.

Review: Battle Droid [Sliced] - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 25, 2016 at 01:40 AM ET |

Finally, check out the Battle Droid [Sliced] figure from the Episode I line. It's the topic of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Battle Droid [Sliced]

JTA reader sshaun93 has found wave 4 of The Black Series [P3] 3.75" Walmart exclusive line in Creatwood IL for $7 each!

Clone Trooper Officer [Captain]

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper Officer [Captain]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1256
  • Original Publication Date: October 30, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1, 749th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Found! Takodana Encounter Multipack Hits Walmart In USA!

Posted by Paul | April 24, 2016 at 12:42 PM ET |

JTA reader Bryan L. has found the Takodana Encounter multipack at his local Walmart in Southern California. It's time to start hunting again! If you need more information on this set, check it out in our RDRs and VGs!

Review: Battle Droid [Shot] - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 24, 2016 at 09:23 AM ET |

Check out the Battle Droid [Shot] figure from the Episode I line. It's the topic of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Battle Droid [Shot]

UPDATE: Found! Walmart Exclusive TBS 3.75" Wave 4 In USA!

Posted by Chuck | April 24, 2016 at 08:05 AM ET |

Found! Despite concerns that these might not end up as Walmart exclusives (thanks to complete non-communication of anything in the Star Wars brand), JTA reader Al C. sends us proof that the new wave has been found in Detroit MI. Al lets us know that this wave comes with a couple of each in every case. Let us know of your finds. The three UPC symbols for the three new figures (in no particular order) are:
630509431779
630509431762
630509431755

   

UPDATE: We have just learned that these were found at other Walmart stores for $5 each. There's nothing like Walmart handling brand new exclusives! Hasbro: please never give Walmart anything 3.75" SA exclusive again!

Dorkside Toys: TBS6 Kanan Jarrus And Luke Skywalker Singles

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 08:17 PM ET |

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys is now offering singles of Kanan Jarrus and Luke Skywalker for $21.99 each. Orders $69 and over ship for free! They also have non-mint Flametroopers for $13.99 each as well!

Sandtrooper [Squad Leader - Version 2]

  • Collectible: Sandtrooper [Squad Leader - Version 2]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #861
  • Original Publication Date: October 1, 2011
  • Current Ranking: 1, 201st most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Kmart Exclusive Rey (Starkiller Base) Is Back Up For Pre-order!

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 02:55 PM ET |

Kmart.com once again has the Rey (Starkiller Base) 6-Inch figure available for pre-order! Click here to secure one! A BIG thanks to JTA readers Jason M. and Rigoberto C. for the alerts!

UPDATE: OUT OF STOCK!

NJ Toys And Collectibles Has TBS6 Wave 6 Individually IN STOCK!

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 11:57 AM ET |

And lastly, JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has single TBS6 wave 6 figures IN STOCK including Ahsoka Tano. Get them while you can!

      

UPDATE: Ahsoka is gone, but they have the rest in stock as well as:

Jango Link
Flametrooper Link
Snowtrooper Link

Review: Battle Droid [Dirty] - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 08:56 AM ET |

Check out the Battle Droid [Dirty] figure from the Episode I line. it's the topic of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Battle Droid [Dirty]

TBS6 Wave 6 IN STOCK On Amazon Right Now!

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 08:50 AM ET |

All three wave 6 figures are IN STOCK as of this post on Amazon.com! Bookmark all of these links for the latest The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line! Thanks to friend Dominic N. for the alert!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!!!

Today Is The 14th Anniversary Of Hasbro's Star Wars "Saga" Line!

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 07:51 AM ET |

Today marks the 14th anniversary of the release of the Star Wars "Saga" line look. The line was launched April 23, 2002. The line went through three phases during its three year duration. It is distinct because it didn't call out Attack Of The Clones like the Episode I and Revenge Of The Sith lines called out their respective films. Reminisce some of the products released at this time in our Research Droids Reviews. Special thanks to JTA friend Darth Eddie for the reminder!

Ahsoka Tano, Kanan Jarrus And Luke Skywalker ALL IN STOCK At HTS!

Posted by Paul | April 23, 2016 at 07:40 AM ET |

As of this post, Ahsoka Tano, Kanan Jarrus and Luke Skywalker from The Black Series [P3] 6" line are all in stock at Hasbro Toy Shop! Use APRILSHIP for FREE shipping! Special thanks to JTA reader J_Ash for the alert!

      

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!!!

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | April 22, 2016 at 05:24 PM ET |

Shop Rare AFA Graded Tri-Logo Boba Fett & New Pre-Order the new Life-Size Darth Vader Bust from Sideshow Collectibles! Visit our newsletter for links to our NO RESERVE eBay auctions.

Check out the best selection of Star Wars collectibles at brianstoys.com now!

Brian's Toys

FlashBack Review: The Fett Legacy - TAC - Evolutions

Posted by Paul | April 22, 2016 at 03:39 PM ET |

The Fett Legacy

  • Collectible: The Fett Legacy
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Evolutions
  • Review Sequence: #334
  • Original Publication Date: April 22, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 319th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

Review: Qui-Gon Jinn (Naboo) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 22, 2016 at 10:16 AM ET |

We're fond of the Qui-Gon Jinn (Naboo) action figure from the Episode I line, Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Qui-Gon Jinn (Naboo)

Kmart To Close 68 Stores Across America

Posted by Paul | April 22, 2016 at 08:11 AM ET |

Kmart will be closing 68 stores THIS SUMMER. Is your local store on the chopping block? It looks like some will be having an even more difficult time locating that Rey (Starkiller Base) figure than perhaps before this news. CBS News has the report..

Latest TBS6 Developments Confirm Report Back From Toy Fair

Posted by Paul | April 22, 2016 at 08:07 AM ET |

The latest developments on The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line have confirmed an earlier report that we provided you back a few weeks after Toy Fair this year. Check out the original report HERE.

Check out the latest preview from Sideshow collectibles: 4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure. First teased way back during Sideshow's 12 Days of Christmas, you can now get a better look at this upcoming figure!

Clone Trooper (Revenge Of The Sith)

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper (Revenge Of The Sith)
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #626
  • Original Publication Date: February 8, 2011
  • Current Ranking: 1,357th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Line Look Is Finished?

Posted by Paul | April 21, 2016 at 11:58 AM ET |

It's likely that what has been released for waves 5 and 6 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" lineup is it and we have also reached the end of this line look as well. Click through to see more information on this!

Sci-Fi Explosion: All Star Wars Edition Is Coming To NYC!

Posted by Paul | April 21, 2016 at 10:59 AM ET |

Ever wanted to hear R2-D2 bleep about energy conservation? Are you interested in learning how 1980s music videos tried to cash in on Star Wars mania? Have you laid awake at night dreaming of Star Wars-related disco madness? Perhaps you just want to see footage from foreign ripoffs of the Original Trilogy? Then Sci-Fi Explosion can help with all of these things and so much more. Sci-Fi Explosion: All Star Wars Edition is coming to NY! The event is happening on Friday April 29th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at Videology in Brooklyn. Tickets are $8, and you can find tickets HERE.

Sci-Fi Explosion: All Star Wars Edition! from Chris Cummins on Vimeo.

Review: Destroyer Droid - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 21, 2016 at 09:51 AM ET |

The Episode I Destroyer Droid was really ahead of its time. See why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Destroyer Droid

JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has received new Star Wars merchandise and has just one left of many of older Star Wars stock. Click through to check out what is being offered. The latest TBS6 figures are also arriving imminently!

Disney Elite Series Figures On Sale For $18.71 Each Online!

Posted by Paul | April 21, 2016 at 09:36 AM ET |

DisneyStore.com has all of the Elite Series on sale for $18.71 each (as well as other Star Wars items for 25% off. The sale ends Saturday. Now is the time to get these if you've been on the fence! Special thanks to JTA reader Cameron M. for the alert!

Star Wars Bloodline Poster Give-Away

Posted by Chuck | April 21, 2016 at 09:28 AM ET |

Del Rey Books is giving away 6 copies each week through May 3rd of their new double-sided promotional poster to celebrate the upcoming release of Star Wars Bloodline. Click through for all of the details on how you can enter.

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | April 21, 2016 at 08:50 AM ET |

Check out the latest newsletter from JTA sponsor BigBadToyStore.com, featuring all of their latest pre-orders and new arrivals...

150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!

Big Bad Toy Store

It might be worth checking out eBay seller tunghori's store. We hadn't checked there recently, but he has a great deal of TVC and TBS (3.75") figures complete for $6.99 or less (half the price of the 5POA TFA figures he currently has in stock). We were tempted enough to pick up a few for ourselves. Check it out!

Clone Trooper (Attack Of The Clones)

  • Collectible: Clone Trooper (Attack Of The Clones)
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1285
  • Original Publication Date: November 28, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,286th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Kmart Exclusive Rey (Starkiller Base) Continues To Hit!

Posted by Paul | April 20, 2016 at 02:31 PM ET |

The Kmart exclusive TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base) figure continues to hit Kmart stores across the country in Miami FL and South Carolina in addition to Ontario Canada California. Some readers even suggest looking for her in the clearance aisle where they found her! (We're telling you retail is clueless!) Let us know of your finds! Special thanks to JTA readers joshx, Cameron M. and Gabriel E. for all three reports!

    

UPDATE: It's Ontario, California, NOT Canada. I got the CA mixed up! Apologies! Kmart isn't even in Canada now.

Review: Ody Mandrell (With Otoga 222 Pit Droid) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 20, 2016 at 08:18 AM ET |

The Ody Mandrell (With Otoga 222 Pit Droid) is a nice release. Learn more about it in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Ody Mandrell (With Otoga 222 Pit Droid)

FlashBack Review: Utapau Shadow Trooper - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 19, 2016 at 05:36 PM ET |

Utapau Shadow Trooper

  • Collectible: Utapau Shadow Trooper
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #331
  • Original Publication Date: April 19, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 1,341st most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

The first in-hand pictures of the S.H. Figuarts Biker Scout and Speeder Bike have surfaced online. Check them out HERE! Special thanks to JTA friend Handsome Costanza for providing the link for us. As you know, you can see the entire S.H. Figuarts collection currently in our RDRs RIGHT HERE.

StarNewsPhilly.com has posted an article of events taking place on Star Wars Day: Wednesday, May The Fourth this year in the Philly area. JTA's Paul Harrison was interviewed for the news story and will be guest speaker at Nerd Nite Philly where he will be testing his speaking skills with a presentation on Star Wars collecting. This fun event will be taking place from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM that Wedneday night and all local collectors and readers of JTA are urged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Before PC. Before agenda. Before accusations of exclusivity instead of inclusiveness. Before the dark times. There was once a beautiful supplemental Star Wars story contained within the archives of the Original Expanded Universe. Site GiveUsLegends.net is trying to make Lucasfilm see its relevancy in the current Star Wars canon and to bring it back and continue it. Yahoo News has the story.

The Black Series Luke Skywalker is currently holding strong at $21.99 on Amazon! It probably won't stay that way for long after this post...

   

Update: It's now going in and out of stock. Keep checking! And keep checking the rest of the wave too!

Review: Battle Droid [Clean] - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 19, 2016 at 08:43 AM ET |

The Episode I Battle Droid [Clean] figure was ahead of its time. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Battle Droid [Clean]

Star Wars toys were boosted by the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “Retail and consumer demand for Star Wars remain very high,” said Goldner. “And at this early stage in the year, we continue to believe 2016 revenues could be in line with last year.” Special thanks to JTA friend Ayem Mayhem for alerting us to this news. (more....)

FlashBack Review: U-3PO - TLC - Build A Droid

Posted by Paul | April 18, 2016 at 05:24 PM ET |

U-3PO

  • Collectible: U-3PO
  • Collection: The Legacy Collection
  • Category: Build A Droid
  • Review Sequence: #11
  • Original Publication Date: June 3, 2009
  • Current Ranking: 172nd most visited review
  • Score: 5 holocrons
  • Released: 2009

Takodana Encounter Hits Walmarts in Canada

Posted by Chuck | April 18, 2016 at 03:35 PM ET |

The Takodana Encounter multipack is hitting Walmarts in Canada. JTA reader Tom sent in his latest find...

Just saw the Takodana Encounter multipack releases in two different Walmart stores around Montreal, QC, Canada today. The pack is listed at 29.92$ CAD + tx. I bought one... for Maz Kanata! Walmart had 6 multipack in each of both stores.

   

Target Is Once Again Practicing Inventory Control

Posted by Chuck | April 18, 2016 at 01:43 PM ET |

Target has done this on and off for years, but it looks like it's back. Click below to have a look at the latest collectible items disclaimer that Target has posted. This may or may not be at all stores. Of key interest is the notification that they will not be checking the stockroom for those items they feel the need not to put out. Thanks JTA reader Kevin for sending this in. Sound off in the comments if your local Target is once again controlling what you buy.

   

Review: R2-D2 - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 18, 2016 at 09:26 AM ET |

It was neat to get a modern R2-D2 action figure that was meant to be an earlier incarnation of the character in the Episode I line. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

R2-D2

Add IG-88's Head To Your Star Wars Collection!

Posted by Paul | April 18, 2016 at 07:59 AM ET |

Fly Navy Heritage Trust is a charity trying to raise funds here in England to keep their Sea Vixen (a Cold War era) jet flying. Interestingly they have found, in a container of old parts, an IG-88 Droid head (not the actual prop, but the same car part used in the Star Wars films)! Actually, it is a Rolls Royce Nene engine flame tube from the jet exhaust which was used to make the classic Star Wars character's head. (It can also be found in Chalmun's cantina.) They've reached out to us because they'd like to auction it off. They believe it would be a fabulous way to raise funds for the charity! Check out the auction HERE and be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments.

As you know, JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys JUST RECENTLY RECEIVED their supply of the Ahsoka Tano/Luke Skywalker.Kanan Jarrus wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures AND THEY'RE GOING FAST If you're debating, you better err on the side of caution before they're gone! Remember, this complete case will also ship for FREE. Ultimately, you're paying LESS THAN AMAZON as each figure comes to only $20 and change! Hurry and place your order NOW! Be sure to tell them JTA sent you!

I'll Give You $7.99 For A 5POA Figure And $1.00 For A SA One!

Posted by Paul | April 17, 2016 at 07:44 PM ET |

JTA reader Aarren A. sends us proof that the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" figures are now ringing up $1.00 each in his area of IA. In my opinion this really doesn't bode well for SA 3.75" in general. Then again, the incessant shipping of only five new action figures for a brand new Star Wars film doesn't guarantee continual sell through either. Hasbro – please ship no less than 12 new 3.75" figures at a pop or this will continue to be a problem. While this may not be the case in every Walmart store, it is evidence like this that makes me believe that the super-articulated line SHOULD NOT be a retailer exclusive. Make it mainline again!

FlashBack Review: TC-14 - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 17, 2016 at 04:16 PM ET |

TC-14

  • Collectible: TC-14
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1280
  • Original Publication Date: November 23, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,593rd most visited review
  • Score: 2.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

The KB Toys exclusive Darth Maul With Sith Infiltrator was a total bomb, but it was a concept we adored. Others were planned but were ultimately cancelled. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Darth Maul With Sith Infiltrator

Dorkside Toys - TBS6 Ahsoka Wave IN STOCK And Ships For FREE!

Posted by Paul | April 16, 2016 at 08:37 PM ET |

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys JUST RECEIVED their supply of the Ahsoka Tano/Luke Skywalker.Kanan Jarrus wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures! A complete case will also ship for FREE. That's only $20 and change for each figure (and LESS than Amazon)! Hurry and place your order as they won't last long. Be sure to tell them JTA sent you!

501st Legion Trooper [Version 2]

  • Collectible: 501st Legion Trooper [Version 2]
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #323
  • Original Publication Date: April 11, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 658th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | April 16, 2016 at 03:42 PM ET |

Get 10% OFF your next order when you take our quick Customer Service survey. Pre-Order the new Darth Vader Statue from Gentle Giant and shop new Vintage Star Wars listings! Visit our newsletter for links to our NO RESERVE eBay auctions.

Check out the best selection of Star Wars collectibles at brianstoys.com now!

Brian's Toys

Wow! We're a good three weeks out from May the Fourth and JTA reader Paul G. has found the TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base) Kmart exclusive at his local Kmart store in Florida! Let us know if you find her too!

Rey (Resistance Base) IN STOCK AT HasbroToyShop.com!

Posted by Paul | April 16, 2016 at 08:32 AM ET |

Rey (Resistance Base) is IN STOCK at HasbroToyShop.com for $7.99 and will ship FREE using code APRILSHIP for orders of $25 or more.

UPDATE: Out of stock!

Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 16, 2016 at 08:16 AM ET |

What makes the Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight) action figure from the Episode I line so special? Find out what it is in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Knight)

FlashBack Review: Shock Trooper - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 15, 2016 at 03:31 PM ET |

Shock Trooper

  • Collectible: Shock Trooper
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #625
  • Original Publication Date: February 7, 2011
  • Current Ranking: 1,119th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

O.M.G. Did Entertainment Earth just spill the beans on Rey's last name? SPOILER WARNING! Click the image below to see what her name just might be! (As if you didn't know already!) Out of respect to others, do NOT discuss the name in the comments! But those who don't want spoilers should just stay away! Special thanks to JTA reader Barry J. for the detective work!

UPDATE: Pablo Hidalgo has "confirmed" via Twitter that Entertainment Earth's listing is NOT correct. It was fun speculating! EE has some updating to do on that case assortment listing now!

Kmart.com once again has the Rey (Starkiller Base) 6-Inch figure available for pre-order! Click here to secure one! A Big thanks to friend Josh P. for the alert!!

TBS Ahsoka Tano Is $9.99 On Amazon RIGHT NOW!

Posted by Paul | April 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM ET |

Well, this is shocking. The TBS Ahsoka Tano is a mere $9.99 on Amazon as of this post. Bookmark all of these links for the latest The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line! Thanks to all of you who have emailed, texted and posted to Facebook about this!

It was too good to be true! Amazon is now sending out cancellation memos citing a pricing error on the seller's part!

All those Constable Zuvio rumors are untrue, when you discover what JJ Abrams said about him. Find out more at EW.com!

Review: Anakin Skywalker (Naboo) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 15, 2016 at 09:31 AM ET |

The Anakin Skywalker (Naboo) figure was a nice change of pace for the Episode I line. Find out why in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Anakin Skywalker (Naboo)

TBS 3.75" Phasma/Han/Leia Found In Singapore!

Posted by Paul | April 15, 2016 at 08:23 AM ET |

JTA reader Darth Nihilus from Singapore Star Wars Fans Facebook page has found the new TBS 3.75" wave of Walmart exclusive figures and has emailed us an image of them. (At this point we're not even sure if they even are Walmart exclusives.) Click the image below to check it out.

Remember our rumor report on what the Fall line for The Black Series 6" line will look like? Our friends at Jedi News have a little more clarity on the preliminary information we received. Click through to check it out!

Tonight we are adding the Target exclusive Poe Dameron/First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper 6 Inch figure set to our Visual Guides. Click below to have a closer look at this set! And, in case you missed our review, you can also revisit that right here!

Poe Dameron/First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper - The Black Series - 6 Inch

Sideshow Collectibles is offering up for the second time their awesome E-Web Heavy Repeating Blaster Sixth Scale Figure Related Product. Click here if you missed out on this the first time. Make sure to check this out in more detail in our Visual Guide, and read about it in our Research Droids Review.

Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Boba Fett Pre-Order

Posted by Chuck | April 14, 2016 at 06:37 PM ET |

Everyone needs a Life-Size Boba Fett Figure. Everyone! The pre-order is live for the Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Boba Fett.

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | April 14, 2016 at 06:32 PM ET |

Big Bad Toy Store has all of their latest new arrivals and pre-orders posted in the latest newsletter. Get all the details after the jump!

Big Bad Toy Store

FlashBack Review: RA-7 - TAC - Saga Legends

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 03:14 PM ET |

RA-7

  • Collectible: RA-7
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #1273
  • Original Publication Date: November 16, 2012
  • Current Ranking: 1,753rd most visited review
  • Score: 3 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

Lando(!) And Dengar(?) Are Coming To Star Wars Battlefront

Posted by Mike_Taber | April 14, 2016 at 02:47 PM ET |

Lando and Dengar have been announced as the next playable characters in Star Wars Battlefront. They will be a part of the Bespin expansion pack which will be released to season pass holders in June. While Lando is a very exciting addition, Dengar is an odd choice. Even among the bounty hunters. Bossk or IG-88 would've been better choices. Click through to see what else will be coming to Star Wars Battlefront! 

   

Italian reader Andrea G. saw our post about The Black Series subscription collection making its way to his country. He has all the details to share with us. Click through for more.

What Standalone Star Wars Film Do You Want To See?

Posted by Mike_Taber | April 14, 2016 at 11:27 AM ET |

Now that we've had our first look at Rogue One and a front runner has apparently emerged in the search for a young Han Solo, the standalone Star Wars films are beginning to take shape. Rogue One looks promising but I'm still dreading the young Han Solo movie despite its strong creative team (Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Lawrence and Jon Kasdan). I just think a young Han Solo movie is a fundamentally misguided idea. Hopefully Lord, Miller, and the Kasdans can prove me wrong. Right now Rogue One and the young Han Solo movie are the only confirmed standalone films, but what kind of stories do you want to see? The long-rumored Boba Fett movie? A Porkins origin story? A movie explaining how Admiral Ackbar knew it was a trap? Personally, my vote is for an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie starring Ewan McGregor. Obi-Wan is one of the most popular Star Wars characters, Ewan is willing to come back, and you have the entire time period between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope to tell a story. Why hasn't this happened yet? 

   

Disney Elite Series Prototype Boba Fett Production Image Leaked!

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 11:13 AM ET |

An image of the Disney Elite Series Prototype Boba Fett has leaked in Italy. Special thanks to JTA reader Steve U. for forwarding us the leaked image. Full credit to the originator of this image. We just don't know who it is.

Some Disappointing News From Hasbro Toys Shop's eBay Store....

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 11:01 AM ET |

Well, this is interesting. Some of you who managed to score the newest The Force Awakens figures on Hasbro Toy Shop's eBay store are getting backorder notices.... but only after a dispute is filed it seems. Click the thumbnail below to see what JTA reader Mike M. experiences with his transaction.

Has Disney Found Its New Han Solo?

Posted by Mike_Taber | April 14, 2016 at 10:57 AM ET |

Deadline is reporting that Hail, Caesar! actor Alden Ehrenreich has emerged as the front runner in Disney's search for a young Han Solo. Apparently Ehrenreich pulled ahead of other actors who were up for the role after an impressive performance in a recent screen test. The still untitled film is scheduled to be released on May 25th, 2018. Check out the full story on Deadline.com.

   

Come out to the East Coast Comic Con April 16-17 and meet JTA sponsor NJ Toys & Collectibles as well as Jeremy Bulloch – Boba Fett! Stop by their booth for cool and exciting new merchandise as well as a chance to win a FREE $100 gift certificate.

S.H. Figuarts Jango Fett Announced And Revealed!

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 09:09 AM ET |

S.H. Figuarts has announced via Tamashi Nations website that the Episode II Jango Fett S.H. Figuarts figure. Destined to impress fans of the line, expect this core character to be released approximately September 2016.

The Amazon Price Point Debacle Continues - MSRPs Ignored Still

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 08:37 AM ET |

More than two weeks ago, JTA reader Lando Plenty brought to the attention of the JTA community and Star Wars Collectors everywhere that it appeared Amazon is scalping itself. Now that two weeks have past it STILL appears as if the same trend is happening. Not a glitch in the system, the new "supply and demand" price pointing that is taking over so many online stores is not something any of us want to see when it comes to buying Star Wars figures. Join in on the discussion where you can interact with many other fans and collectors.

Review: Yoda - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 14, 2016 at 08:26 AM ET |

Yoda is a great action figure even though the onscreen puppet was Children Of The Corn scary. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Yoda

The Black Series 3.75 Inch Figures For $7... If You Are Lucky!

Posted by Chuck | April 14, 2016 at 08:06 AM ET |

It's not an across-the-board markdown, but check your Walmart clearance sections and you might just get lucky. JTA reader CJ scored The Black Series 3.75" figures for $7 each at his local Walmart in Farmington, NM. Click through for his report!

   

FlashBack Review: The Padme Amidala Legacy - TLC - Evolutions

Posted by Paul | April 13, 2016 at 03:47 PM ET |

The Padmé Amidala Legacy

  • Collectible: The Padmé Amidala Legacy
  • Collection: The Legacy Collection
  • Category: Evolutions
  • Review Sequence: #235
  • Original Publication Date: January 13, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 60th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

TFA Darth Vader/Ahsoka Tano Two-Packs Set For Cheap!

Posted by Paul | April 13, 2016 at 08:58 AM ET |

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys has the Darth Vader/Ahsoka Tano Two-Packs set on sale for a mere $8.99!

Review: Anakin Skywalker (Naboo Pilot) - EI - Basic

Posted by Paul | April 13, 2016 at 07:54 AM ET |

What makes the Anakin Skywalker (Naboo Pilot) figure so special? (Clue: it's his accessory.) Find out in our our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Anakin Skywalker (Naboo Pilot)

You certainly remember our earlier post today about this Italian The Black Series collection, right? Well, the store that the post referred us to, the Gazzetta Store, has posted "proof" that The Black Series 3.75" Luke Skywalker (Episode VII) is coming!! It's due approximately December 2016! It looks like a "new" FO Stormtrooper may be coming as well. It has a similar release date!

Star Wars Original Trilogy Returns To Theaters!

Posted by Paul | April 12, 2016 at 03:28 PM ET |

CNN Money is reporting that the Original Trilogy is returning to theaters on a nationwide roadshow tour. Click through for details!

FlashBack Review: The Sith Legacy - TAC - Evolutions

Posted by Paul | April 12, 2016 at 03:21 PM ET |

The Sith Legacy

  • Collectible: The Sith Legacy
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Evolutions
  • Review Sequence: #357
  • Original Publication Date: May 15, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 364th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

The Black Series 3D 3.75" Collection For Italy

Posted by Paul | April 12, 2016 at 11:29 AM ET |

There are "new" The Black Series 3.75" figures getting released in Italy called The Black Series 3D. We say "new" because of the complex packaging and grouping of figures. StarWarsFiguren.com alerts our attention to this new collection of 3.75" TBS action figures. Click through for the full report and be sure to check out images at StarWarsFiguren.com HERE.

      

UPDATE: The reference image of Mace Windu is actually a shrunken down Sideshow Collectibles 1:6 Scale Figure. Special thanks to JTA reader Marcus Tan Wei Wen for the confirmation.

What the heck is up with the Gungan Scout Sub (With Obi-Wan Kenobi) Invasion Force set? Find out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Gungan Scout Sub (With Obi-Wan Kenobi)

Hasbro's eBay Store Is Once Again Loaded and With Free Shipping!

Posted by Chuck | April 11, 2016 at 08:54 PM ET |

Once again Hasbro's eBay Store has a pretty solid selection of figures to choose from with free shipping. The Black Series First Order Stormtrooper is on sale for $15.99. Also available for $19.99 are Captain Phasma, Han Solo, and Finn (FN-2187), to name a few. There's also plenty of Build A Weapon figures for $7.99. Check it all out here!

FlashBack Review: The Jedi Legacy - TAC - Evolutions

Posted by Paul | April 11, 2016 at 03:41 PM ET |

The Jedi Legacy

  • Collectible: The Jedi Legacy
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Evolutions
  • Review Sequence: #333
  • Original Publication Date: April 21, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 524th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2008

Review: Shadow Trooper - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 11, 2016 at 08:36 AM ET |

Here is another fine S.H. Figuarts figure, the Shadow Trooper is beautiful. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Shadow Trooper

Check out this HUGE instant The Black Series 6" collection on eBay!

FlashBack Review: Han Solo - LC - SL16

Posted by Paul | April 10, 2016 at 04:31 PM ET |

Han Solo

  • Collectible: Han Solo (SL16)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Saga Legends
  • Review Sequence: #398
  • Original Publication Date: June 25, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 688th most visited review
  • Score: 2 holocrons
  • Released: 2009

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | April 10, 2016 at 02:49 PM ET |

10% OFF Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna figures in memory of Erik Bauersfeld #RipErik Shop new The Force Awakens Licensed Artwork from Acme Archives and new Vintage Star Wars listings! Visit our newsletter to find links to our NO RESERVE eBay auctions.

Check out new Vintage Star Wars listings at brianstoys.com now!

Brian's Toys

Sears Canada Has Takodana Multipack IN STOCK!

Posted by Paul | April 10, 2016 at 01:37 PM ET |

For those in Canada, Sears has the Takodana multipack in stock. Special thanks to JTA reader Chris M. for the alert!

Review: Storm Trooper - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 10, 2016 at 09:01 AM ET |

The S.H. Figuarts Storm Trooper is beautiful, even if Bandai misspelled his name. Check out that armor! It's the topic of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Storm Trooper

JTA Mike M. writes in to let us all know that if you still have TARGETs that have either the Darth Vader or First Order Stormtrooper 48” electronic big figures that they are 50% off using the cartwheel app. He writes "Cartwheel expires 4/10. The prices on the big figures seem to fluctuate (at least in my area – Philly suburbs) between $49.99, $59.99 and of course full retail of $99.99. Just wanted to say thanks again and hope this helps!"

With the release of The Force Awakens on Blu-ray and DVD, many TARGET stores are getting displays full of products. (Is it just me, or do you not see TFA selling?) For the first time ever, many readers are finding the TBS6 Jango Fett wave stocked in them (or subsequently relocated to the shelves. I can attest to seeing this at my local TARGET in Neshaminy PA. And JTA reader Richard F. can report the same find in Burlington NJ. Click through for his report!

File Under: Too Much Too Late (More Examples....)

Posted by Paul | April 09, 2016 at 08:40 PM ET |

Well, better late than never? Or is it? Stuff that we many of us really don't need to see anymore is cluttering the shelves at many retailers. What does it look like in your neck of the woods? JTA reader and friend John L. lets us know what his area looks like. Click through for more....

Folks, don't give into the hype that Asty and Hux are rare. They're commanding RIDICULOUS aftermarket prices. Place your pre-order for the entire wave at JTA sponsor Entertainment Earth and don't over pay. More of this wave is coming next month.

FlashBack Review: Darth Revan [ToyFare Fans' Choice] - TAC - 30 34

Posted by Paul | April 09, 2016 at 04:24 PM ET |

Darth Revan

  • Collectible: Darth Revan [ToyFare Fans' Choice Figure] (30 34)
  • Collection: 30 (77-07)
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #466
  • Original Publication Date: September 2, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 101st most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2007

TBS6 Captain Phasma IN STOCK For $14.99!

Posted by Paul | April 09, 2016 at 12:44 PM ET |

IN STOCK right now on Amazon for only $14.99 is Captain Phasma which has been for so long hard to find is now $14.99 on Amazon! (Amazon is even bragging that it's 81% off the $79.99 MSRP too!) THANK YOU JTA reader Michael W. for letting our viewers know!

UPDATE: Many other figures are on sale as well!

Review: Luke Skywalker (Episode VI) - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 09, 2016 at 07:16 AM ET |

The Luke Skywalker (Episode VI) S.H. Figuarts figure isn't perfect, but it is still pretty nice. It also comes with a surprise. See why we're not completely sold on it in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Luke Skywalker (Episode VI)

FlashBack Review: BG-J38 - LC - Build A Droid

Posted by Paul | April 08, 2016 at 05:23 PM ET |

BG-J38

  • Collectible: BG-J38
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Build A Droid
  • Review Sequence: #341
  • Original Publication Date: April 29, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 539th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Rogue One Packaging Revealed!

Posted by Paul | April 08, 2016 at 05:16 PM ET |

Rogue One packaging has been revealed! It will be interesting to see if this package change will coincide with what our rumor reports claim will be happening with The Black Series line look!

We have an early look at the Walmart exclusive 3.75" super-articulated Captain Phasma figure thanks to JTA friend Handsome Costanza. Check out this beauty of a figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Captain Phasma

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Teaser Poster Revealed

Posted by Chuck | April 07, 2016 at 05:14 PM ET |

According to Manabyte.com Disney has also released the official teaser poster for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. No offical release from StarWars.com yet.

Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Yoda Figure Pre-Order

Posted by Chuck | April 07, 2016 at 05:00 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles has put up for pre-order Yoda (Life-Size Figure) based on his appearance from The Empire Strikes Back. Click here for the full image gallery and pre-order page! The price tag is not for the faint of heart (but if you order it, please use our pre-order link because you love us)!

FlashBack Review: Shaak Ti - LC - BD61

Posted by Paul | April 07, 2016 at 04:57 PM ET |

Shaak Ti

  • Collectible: Shaak Ti (BD61)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #338
  • Original Publication Date: April 26, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 17th most visited review
  • Score: 5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Yo! Listen up New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware (as well as any other states that are close by). I will be representing Jedi Temple Archives as a guest speaker at Nerd Nite Philly on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth (not officially announced just yet). And I want to meet you! I will also be giving stuff away to those that come out. Complete details will be released shortly, but mark your calendar for this event. Nerd Nite Philly (Star Wars Day): May 4, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Location: Frankford Hall (Fishtown), 1210 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia. Be there and be square, yo. More details to come! Stay tuned!

Official Rogue One Teaser Released, and It's Brilliant!

Posted by Chuck | April 07, 2016 at 08:30 AM ET |

After you watch it.... WATCH IT AGAIN! See the trailer after the jump!

   

Review: Boba Fett [Episode V] - Premium Format Figure

Posted by Paul | April 07, 2016 at 08:19 AM ET |

We feel the Boba Fett [Episode V] Premium Format Figure is perfection. Will you? Decide with us in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Boba Fett [Episode V]

Take a look at our latest Visual Guide: Takodana Encounter. Click below for the full guide, and read our full review right here on this set.

Takodana Encounter - The Force Awakens - Multipacks

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | April 06, 2016 at 07:39 PM ET |

Get the latest pre-order information from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toys Store in their latest newsletter. All the info after the jump!

Big Bad Toy Store

StarWars.com Releases Rogue One Teaser Spot

Posted by Paul | April 06, 2016 at 07:26 PM ET |

They also suggest you tune into Good Morning America tomorrow for the debut of the brand new teaser trailer for ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY.

FlashBack Review: Jaina Solo - LC - BD60

Posted by Paul | April 06, 2016 at 01:58 PM ET |

Jaina Solo

  • Collectible: Jaina Solo (BD60)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #345
  • Original Publication Date: May 3, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 570th most visited review
  • Score: 3.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Review: Takodana Encounter - TFA - Multipack

Posted by Paul | April 06, 2016 at 12:05 AM ET |

It's time to look at the Takodana Encounter multipack from Hasbro in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Takodana Encounter

The Force Awakens Blu-ray BB-8 Display!

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 09:47 PM ET |

JTA reader rivesjunctionite sends us an awesome picture of a BB-8 display at his local Walmart. Check it out!

Disney Store Stocks Up On Elite Series Die Cast Figures!

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 09:43 PM ET |

JTA reader Jason A. shares with us his find at his local Disney Store. They are loading up on Elite Series figures, past and present! This is from the Cherry Hill NJ Disney Store.

Awesome T-Shirts For $5 At Five Below

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 09:39 PM ET |

You should check out Five Below. They has an awesome selection of Star Wars T-shirts for $5 each!

Sneak Peek: Takodana Encounter Multipack - The Force Awakens

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 07:53 PM ET |

Right now check out a sneak peek look at the Takodana Encounter multipack. The full review is coming tomorrow, but you can check out the full photo gallery now! We wish to thank Litzy Public Relations and Hasbro for their generous assistance getting us this advanced copy to share with our readers. Check it out HERE!

       
          

Hasbro Unveils #HasbroToyPic Fan Figure Photo Series

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 06:00 PM ET |

Star Wars: The Force Awakens lands on Digital HD on April 1 and Blu-ray April 5, featuring tons of special features. In celebration, Hasbro is launching the first #StarWars #HasbroToyPic Fan Figure Photo Series and calling on fans to show off their amazing collections and creativity by recreating scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens using Hasbro’s Star Wars figures and vehicles.

Beginning Tuesday, April 5 through Wednesday, May 4 (aka May the Fourth), all photos posted to social using #StarWars and #HasbroToyPic will be considered for inclusion in a Star Wars: The Force Awakens Figure Photo Timeline in the Hasbro booth at San Diego Comic Con. Credit will be given to all creators within the Timeline display. For inspiration and more information, several background scenes provided by Hasbro including Jakku, Starkiller Base, and Takodana and additional #HasbroToyPic details can be found at Hasbro Pulse.

Be sure to check back later tonight as Jedi Temple Archives reveals a cool sneak peek of a new item from The Force Awakens collection celebrating this new promotion.

FlashBack Review: Jacen Solo - LC - BD59

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 03:01 PM ET |

Jacen Solo

  • Collectible: Jacen Solo (BD59)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #344
  • Original Publication Date: May 2, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 525th most visited review
  • Score: 4 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Coming Soon! Disney Elite Series Prototype Boba Fett!

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 10:32 AM ET |

JTA reader and friend Steve U. from PA just got back from his local Disney Store where he learned a Prototype Boba Fett Elite Series figure is coming soon! There is also a Boba Fett statue coming soon too!

Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I) - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 09:02 AM ET |

Here is another wonderful figure from the S.H. Figuarts line. Let's check out Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I) in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode I)

Class II Vehicles Discounted To $19.00 + More Nien Nunb Wave Finds

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 09:00 AM ET |

JTA friend Martin M. sends us a great store report from San Antonio TX. His area has been dry but he has found the Nien Nunb wave as well as a Walmart store where Class II vehicles have been discounted to a much more reasonable $19.00. I can confirm that Philly also has these marked down to $19.00 as well!

    

Out Today! Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray/DVD

Posted by Chuck | April 05, 2016 at 08:59 AM ET |

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is out on Blu-ray/DVD today. You can find plenty of exclusive versions to choose from. You can pick this up on Amazon for $19.99. If you missed it, make sure to read our full review of the set right here.

Canada Report: Latest Armor Up Hitting Quebec

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 08:53 AM ET |

Canada has been hit or miss lately, but JTA reader Daniel M. fro Quebec writes in to let us know that the latest Armor Up figures have been hitting his area.

Nien Nunb/Kylo Unmasked Wave Hits Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 08:50 AM ET |

JTA reader Mark from Texas writes in to let us know that the Kylo Ren Unmasked wave has been hitting the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

Smuggler's Bounty: Order The Bounty Hunter Themed Box Today!

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 08:47 AM ET |

Order the bounty hunter themed Smuggler's Bounty from Funko. This is destined to be a fun box! Pre-orders won't last forever, so act now!

Wave 5 Continues To Arrive In The Midst Of Wave 2 Onslaught

Posted by Paul | April 05, 2016 at 08:44 AM ET |

In addition to the over-shipping of wave 2 again, wave 5 continues to hit as well. JTA reader Richard F. sends us a report from Hamilton NJ that wave 5 has been arriving consistently.

Just like our friends at Yakface.com reported weeks ago, Disney has reissued some of the popular Elite Series figures with a couple of figures receiving revisions. Click THIS LINK to place your orders for them. They're destined to disappear quickly again.

Erik Bauersfeld, the man who voiced both Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna from Return Of The Jedi, has passed away. USA Today has the full story.

Hurry! Hasbro has put a ton of new products on their eBay store each with FREE shipping and normal MSRP! Hurry if you still need some figures! The Force Awakens and The Black Series [Phase III] are available! Between you and us, this feels like a product purge!

FlashBack Review: Spacetrooper - LC - BD58

Posted by Paul | April 04, 2016 at 05:36 PM ET |

Spacetrooper

  • Collectible: Spacetrooper (BD58)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #339
  • Original Publication Date: April 28, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 955th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Kmart Exclusive TBS6 Rey (Starkiller Base) Back Up For Pre-order!

Posted by Paul | April 04, 2016 at 02:13 PM ET |

Kmart.com once again has the Rey (Starkiller Base) 6-Inch figure available for pre-order! Click here to secure one! A Big thanks to friend Josh P. for the alert!!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

JTA Announces Celebration Europe Exclusive Vintage PALITOY Poster

Posted by Chuck | April 04, 2016 at 11:30 AM ET |

Jedi Temple Archives is happy to announce that our Celebration Europe exclusive will be a follow-up companion piece to last year's Celebration Anaheim Vintage Kenner Tribute Poster. Nearly a year in the making, Celebration Europe attendees can pick up, for free, our Vintage Palitoy Tribute Poster. London will be the perfect place to celebrate the Palitoy line of Star Wars action figures with this beautiful tribute piece. Once again, we will be offering a beautiful full-color 18"x24" poster, this time featuring 216 Palitoy card backs covering every figure's unique card back throughout the Palitoy run. Click through for complete details on how you can secure this, including pre-ordering the poster for those that can't make it to the show.

Review: Captain Phasma - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 04, 2016 at 12:20 AM ET |

Each figure gets better than next. Let us check out Captain Phasma from the S.H. Figuarts line in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Captain Phasma

BREAKING NEWS! Next Wave Of Walmart Exclusive TBS 3.75" Confirmed!

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 06:15 PM ET |

It's official. The next wave of Walmart exclusive 3.75" The Black Series [Phase III] figures has been confirmed! Foreign site Action Figuren 24 has the next wave up for pre-order and it includes Han Solo (Starkiller Base), Princess Leia (Formal Gown) and Captain Phasma! Special thanks to friend Handsome Costanza for directing us to this pre-order page!

FlashBack Review: K'Kruhk - LC - BD57

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 04:24 PM ET |

K'Kruhk

  • Collectible: K'Kruhk (BD57)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #339
  • Original Publication Date: April 27, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 317th most visited review
  • Score: 5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

These are all third party sellers (translation: the prices are offensive), but look at the results you get when you search "star wars vintage collection" at Sears.com. It's enough to make grown men cry. Hasbro, if you see this, please understand why this is such a powerful marketing strategy for you to take full advantage of for the 40th anniversary of Star Wars!

Loose Maz Kanata And Lightsaber Chest Hits eBay!

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 03:59 PM ET |

You want Maz Kanata and her lightsaber chest loose without the other figures? Well, you can get her for the price of all the figures from eBay seller tunghori. If you don't, then just check out the new loose pics posted in the auction.

Toys R Us TBS6 Sale This Week!

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 03:47 PM ET |

Now through April 9, 2016, Toys R Us has marked The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures down to $14.99 Thanks to good friends Chris S. for the news and image!

Review: Clone Trooper (Phase I) - S.H. Figuarts

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 08:21 AM ET |

If you think you have a nice Clone Trooper (Phase I) action figure then forget about what you think you know. The S.H. Figuarts version puts them all to shame. Check out this beautiful figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Clone Trooper (Phase I)

It's Exclusive, But NOT THIS Exclusive!

Posted by Paul | April 03, 2016 at 12:04 AM ET |

What's wrong with this picture. Here is your clue: this is a TARGET store. JTA reader Jaret T. sends us an interesting image. Learn more by clicking through!

The Force Awakens/TBS6 Lineup: Too Much Too Late Now?

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 11:40 PM ET |

As Star Wars collectors, Hasbro can rarely make us happy all of the time. That's a given. But I don't even think they can deny that Force Friday didn't go as planned. We're not going to beat up on them about that. But now if you go to Toys R Us, TARGET and Walmart, you'll find that wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line is clogging the shelves. Now, my area was one that has received next to nothing of ANY The Force Awakens products (especially in comparison to the mid and south West and New England areas) and even Philly is swimming in these figures now. Captain Phasma can be found everywhere. Even the Walmart exclusive 3.75" line (wave 3) has been overstocked to the point of not even fitting in the allotted spaces it's been granted. These quantities should have been available on September 4th, not April 2015. I wonder if the newest products will even find their way to my areas now because I don't foresee this old product moving out to make room for the truly new stuff. Hopefully The Force Awakens DVD/Blu-ray release will bring some toy buyers into stores again, because right now I don't see much of the line moving at all.... whether they're just peg-warmers or actually new and hot products.

Sponsor Announcement: Dorkside Toys

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 11:23 PM ET |

Check out the latest from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys! Click through for more!

Disney Theme Parks Come To The Rescue!

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 11:20 PM ET |

While vacationing at Disney, JTA reader Henry W. found some new stuff at the retail shops in the theme park. Click through for his report.

TARGET Promotes The Release of TFA On Blu-ray With Toys!

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 11:10 PM ET |

Our friends at Yakface.com have received some preliminary information about the TARGET promotion happening surrounding the release of The Force Awakens on Blu-ray April 5th. Click through for all the details. We have also heard rumblings (but sadly have no proof) that 18 NEW FIGURES will be released that day. But please take that with a grain of salt until it is confirmed. It could just be some of the new figures already out now. Also, many stores have already put out the dedicated product kick displays sans The Force Awakens media (just the related products and toys). Check your local ads for TARGET coupons which include $10 off star wars merchandise totaling $50 or $25 off star wars merchandise totaling $100. Let us know what you find too!

We're a tad late posting this story, but the TBS6 Jango Fett is making frequent appearance both online and at brick and mortar for the last couple of weeks. It truly is a surprise how this figure has become the runaway hit of wave 5. JTA reader WIll P. writes in eagerly telling us about his latest find at TARGET. Click through for his story!

More And More Stuff Reaching East Coast!

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 10:50 PM ET |

It looks like more and more stuff is reaching the East Coast. JTA reader Jub Goobles from NJ has found stuff in the Freehold Raceway Mall area. Click through for his report.

TBS6 Jango Fett IN STOCK At HasbroToyShop.com

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 10:45 PM ET |

If you still need Jango Fett, he is in stock at HasbroToyShop.com for $19.99. Special thanks to JTA readers Darren B. and James S. for the alerts!

TBS6 First Order Special Force TIE Fighter Only $99.99 On Amazon!

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 09:00 PM ET |

Amazon has the The Black Series 6" TIE Fighter for only $99.99 now with FREE shipping. Thanks to JTA reader Mark L. for the alert!

UPDATE: It's slowly creeping up in price!

FlashBack Review: Dark Trooper (Phase I) - LC - BD56

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 05:57 PM ET |

Dark Trooper (Phase I)

  • Collectible: Dark Trooper (Phase I) (BD56)
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #343
  • Original Publication Date: May 1, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 730th most visited review
  • Score: 5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

Sabine Wren To Receive A More Developed Role In Rebels Season 3

Posted by Paul | April 02, 2016 at 02:09 PM ET |

Sabine Wren will have a much bigger role in Star Wars: Rebels season 3. That's what io9.com is reporting! This will be wonderful, as long as they're able to diminish her use of modern American vernacular like "Seriously?", "For reals!" and whatever other expressions make me cringe my neck. (I am partially exaggerating, so don't take the criticisms all too seriously. Seriously!) Here is to Sabine Wren getting some decent and honorable screen time!

Well, we certainly didn't expect to feel this way. But we think that Luke Skywalker from The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line might be one of the best figures to date. See why we had this epiphany in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Luke Skywalker

It’s all been leading to this. A confrontation almost eight years in the making. If you watch one episode of Star Wars Rebels, watch “Twilight of the Apprentice.” Then watch it again. Click through to for the full review!

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | April 01, 2016 at 03:15 PM ET |

10% OFF Storewide & an additional 10% OFF POTF2, Saga, & Saga2! Shop new The Force Awakens Pre-Order from Anovos and new Vintage Star Wars listings! Visit our newsletter for our Spring sale and to find links to our NO RESERVE eBay auctions.

Check out new Vintage Star Wars listings at brianstoys.com now!

Brian's Toys

FlashBack Review: Cloud City Wing Guard [Utris M'Toc] - LC - BD50

Posted by Paul | April 01, 2016 at 02:39 PM ET |

Cloud City Wing Guard [Utris M'Toc]

  • Collectible: Cloud City Wing Guard [Utris M'Toc]
  • Collection: Legacy Collection
  • Category: Basic Figures
  • Review Sequence: #342
  • Original Publication Date: April 30, 2010
  • Current Ranking: 795th most visited review
  • Score: 4.5 holocrons
  • Released: 2010

It’s a Rebels Review doubleheader! First up is “The Mystery of Chopper Base.“ Click through to for the full review!

Creature Cantina Has Sucked For 15 Years! Congratulations!

Posted by Paul | April 01, 2016 at 10:34 AM ET |

CreatureCantina.com, the Star Wars collecting news and humor web site, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. Launched on April Fool's Day, 2001, CreatureCantina.com has reported on the hobby from a unique perspective, with a mix of hard news and irreverent comedy. As part of the festivities, CreatureCantina.com is giving away prizes from sponsors Comic Images, Big Bad Toy Store, and Crayola. Visit the site for your chance to win!

Amazon has the (formerly) exclusive The Black Series 6" First Order Snowtrooper Officer in stock for $21.99. Thanks to Alan W., Matthew B., and Donald S. for writing in to let us know! Is anything really exclusive anymore? While the item pictured doesn't have the TRU exclusive sticker on it, it's not known whether the items shipped will or will not have it.

   

UPDATE: The regular snowtrooper is actually what is shipping. Best case? If you still need the regular snowtrooper you might want to get this. Thanks for those that reported in on what they are receiving.

UPDATE 2: Further reports are showing that Amazon is shipping both the regular snowtrooper and the officer (with the TRU sticker).

Review: BB-8/C-3PO/R0-4LO - TFA - TARGET Exclusive

Posted by Paul | April 01, 2016 at 04:35 AM ET |

It's another officially unannounced and unnamed exclusive! Check out the BB-8/C-3PO/R0-4LO 12-Inch Figure TARGET exclusive. It's actually very, very nice. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

BB-8/C-3PO/R0-4LO

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