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March 2012

Review: Clone Trooper - ROTS - III 41

Posted by Paul | April 01, 2012 at 12:02 AM ET |

Just as Jango Fett became the template for the Grand Army of the Republic, so has 2005's ROTS Clone Trooper (III 41) figure become the template for the consummate super-articulated clone trooper action figure. (Too bad Hasbro had other plans, but at least we got most of them in this sculpt.) Don't delay. Check in with Research Droids Reviews today and see what figure started the chain reaction for approximately 75% of your clone trooper action figures in your collection. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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These ARE The Droids You're Looking For!

Posted by Morgan | March 31, 2012 at 05:34 PM ET |

Gentle Giant's Jumbo Vintage Kenner C-3PO and R2-D2 are now shipping! I think you will agree these figures look stunning! Original 3 3/4" figures are in the foreground to demonstrate scale. Click through for a full image!

Breaking News: Royal Starship Droids R2-B1 Variation!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2012 at 02:13 PM ET |

JTA informant Lang reveals to us a shocking R2-B1 variation from the awesome Royal Starship Droids (Discover The Force) Walmart exclusive Battle Packs set. Click through for his report.

Last Minute Coupon Help For Mobile Smart Phone Users!

Posted by Morgan | March 31, 2012 at 02:04 PM ET |

Here is a tip for those of you whjo weren't able to print off one of those great TARGET coupons. All you need is your smart phone. Click through for more! Keep in mind though that you only have today left to utilize it!

Review: Mas Amedda - ROTS - III 40

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM ET |

If you believe that today's figure like Queen Amidala are a new approach for Hasbro, they're not. And if "Mas" means more for this figure, then it doesn't disappoint. No, figures like the awesome Mas Amedda were developed similarly back in 2005. As a result, Mas Amedda has aged with grace. He's the topic of today's Research Droids Reviews entry, so check it out and let us know what you think! Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Mas Amedda

Happy First Year Anniversary To ToyzMag.com!

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 06:21 PM ET |

Happy one year anniversary and congratulations to JTA affiliate ToyzMag.com! They have been instrumental for French Star Wars collectors and have been wonderful friends translating some of our news and special reports into their beautiful French language for their readers in France! We count it a privilege and an honor to work with you, ToyzMag.com! (Extra special thanks to Blaster E-11 for all his enthusiam for and help to JTA in particular!)

New Battle Packs Images!

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM ET |

Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have new packaged images of the new Battle Packs sets. Click through to check them out!

Jedi Temple Archives Proudly Welcomes New Staff Member

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 09:55 AM ET |

Jedi Temple Archives is proud to officially announce and welcome new staff member Morgan Knapp. Morgan comes to us from Michigan and may just be one of the most upbeat Star Wars fans and collectors you'll ever meet. He has a most impressive collection and our Research Droids are chomping at the bit to get their cameras inside of his home to take lots of pictures for the Jedi Temple Archives. Morgan will be contributing to our daily news and in time will be contributing new things to the site as well. Please join us in welcoming Morgan on board!

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Awesome Han Solo In Carbonite iPhone Case!

Posted by Morgan | March 30, 2012 at 06:34 AM ET |

The website geektyrant.com has up for sale an incredible Han Solo in Carbonite iPhone case! Check it out!

Yoda And Vader Survive March Madness Heroes And Villains!

Posted by Morgan | March 30, 2012 at 06:30 AM ET |

Sideshow is having a "March Madness" Heroes Vs Villains voting competition. It's on Round 3 and voting is still active. Left standing are both Yoda and Darth Vader. Let's support those Star Wars characters!

GalacticHunter.com Special Report Of LEGO Miniland Expansion!

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 06:22 AM ET |

Our good friends from GalacticHunter.com have put together an incredible Special Report of the LEGO Star Wars Miniland expansion. You must check this out, folks!

TARGET Star Wars Hasbro Coupon Online!

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 06:09 AM ET |

JTA reader Scott B. notifies us of the direct link for the 50% off STAR WARS TARGET coupon online. Click through to print yours off. You can also use code TGTJ7WZ5 online as well!

Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi - ROTS - III 55

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2012 at 12:15 AM ET |

If you're relatively new to collecting, you probably know this figure as 2010's The Vintage Collection Obi-Wan Kenobi figure. That's partially correct, but this is where it all began. Check out 2005's Obi-Wan Kenobi in our Research Droids Reviews today and see why Hasabro truly got this figure right the first time. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Sideshow Announces One-Sixth Scale Tusken Raider!

Posted by Paul | March 29, 2012 at 05:01 PM ET |

Wow! It's been a long time since Sideshow has announced a new figure in this scale! Sideshow Collectibles announces a Tusken Raider one-sixth scale figure! Check out the preview!

Review: [Both Versions Of] Commander Gree - ROTS - III 59

Posted by Paul | March 29, 2012 at 12:05 AM ET |

This Commander Gree figure is far from accurate, but interestingly it is hard to find fault with it, especially the second version, because it is such a fun figure. (Did you know there were two?) In our Research Droids Reviews you'll be able to see both of them! Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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JTA reader Lang sends us a very easy custom Episode I Obi-Wan Kenobi figure that blows away the incessantly repacked figure Hasbro has made us nauesous with so far this year. It's just an easy swap and the colors are a tad off, but we believe this may be the best Episode I version of Obi-Wan yet! Hasbro should follow suit and tweak the colors to get it perfect! Click through for his tip!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 28, 2012 at 04:22 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from BBTS about another exciting new batch of preorders and more cool new arrivals.

Big Bad Toy Store

New The Vintage Collection Carded Photos! Nikto, Tarkin And More!

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2012 at 03:33 PM ET |

Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have carded shots of new figures! Check them out!

Weekly Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2012 at 02:04 PM ET |

Click through to see what Research Droids Reviews you may have missed with our weekly recap complete with direct links and brief review synopses.

The Vintage Collection Darth Malgus Hits eBay!

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2012 at 01:36 PM ET |

Holy moly! A carded sample of Darth Malgus has hit eBay! Click HERE to check out this bad boy! Special thanks to JTA reader Jason M. for the report!

Royal Starship Droids Hitting Walmart Stores All Over!

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2012 at 09:46 AM ET |

You want to see the store reports not just hear about them right? Well, we're proud to say that both JTA comment diehard Sjefke writes in with a report that the Royal Starship Droids have hit MD and I have proof that additional shipments have hit the Philly area. Click through for more! We're over writing about this Battle Packs set now, so hopefully you found yours.

Review: Luminara Unduli - ROTS - III 31

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2012 at 12:10 AM ET |

Illuminate your collection with a decent representation of Luminara Unduli, not an exactly perfect figure, but a nice one. See her but not the missing portions of her costume in today's Research Droids Reviews entry. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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A New Star Wars Collectibles Book?

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2012 at 09:12 PM ET |

What have we here? Stick close to JTA as the shroud of mystery that surrounds it will soon be revealed....

Royal Starship Droids Back In Stock Again At Walmart.com!

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2012 at 01:25 PM ET |

Hurry! The Royal Starship Droids Battle Packs set is in stock as of this posting.... again! Bookmark this link for future hunting! Special thanks to JTA reader Andrew T. for this head's up!

Yup! It's true! More shipments of the highly sought after Royal Starship Droids Walmart exclusive Discover The Force Battle Packs are arriving again! You've seen the reports for Walmart.com, but now the same is true for brick and mortar. Special thank to JTA reader Lang from OK for the report and photo! (Hmm, 4 "new" figures = runaway success; 3 crappy old repacked figures like in the Rebel Heroes Battle Packs = shelf rot. Hasbro, this ISN'T rocket science!)

Review: Ki-Adi-Mundi - ROTS - III 29

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2012 at 12:05 AM ET |

We love Saesee Tiin, but we love Ki-Adi-Mundi more! This gorgeous action figure holds up well since 2005, but we're still waiting on pins and needles for Hasbro to give us a definitive version. See where he falls short in our Research Droids Reviews today as we look at the man with the huge cranium. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Help Support Getting "The Solos" T-shirt Made!

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2012 at 06:13 PM ET |

JTA Facebook friend Bobby Linn has designed a cool T-shirt and he needs your help to ensure it gets made. If he gets enough "likes" it will become an eligible candidate at threadless.com! Click through to support Bobby Linn!

Hurry! Royal Starship Droids Battle Packs In Stock At Walmart.com!

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2012 at 05:43 PM ET |

Hurry! The Royal Starship Droids Battle Packs set is in stock as of this posting. (And please don't yell at us if you get to this post late and they're out of stock.) Bookmark this link for future hunting! Special thanks to JTA reader Jesse A. for the head's up!

      

UPDATE: 6:02 PM EDT - OUT OF STOCK!

Q&A With JTA: Our Thirty-Fifth Column! (10 Questions!!!)

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2012 at 12:07 AM ET |

Q&A With JTA continues! Click through to access the Q&A database with our latest batch of questions!

Hot Topics: Status of the Royal Starship Droids Battle Packs set, Wave 11 (Where for art thou?), you're opinionated, 'famous' RDR readers and releasing the parts that make up 2011's Death Star Trench Run separately

Review: Saesee Tiin - ROTS - III 30

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2012 at 12:03 AM ET |

Now here is a great action figure from the Revenge Of The Sith line. It definitely needs a super-articulated update, but this figure still hopes up well today. Saesee Tiin is the topic in our Research Droids Reviews as we look at more Jedi from that great film. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Saesee Tiin

Pretty Good Kmart.com Clearance Deals!

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2012 at 12:02 AM ET |

Kmart.com is running some awesome clearance deals. Go check them out now!

Imperial March Via Floppy Drives

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 08:53 PM ET |

Some things on YouTube.com are truly worthy of getting viral status. This is one of them. You may have seen it already, but it's news to us. Thank you to JTA reader Jacob K. for sending it our way to share with you!

Some Extra Tips To Make Most Of The TARGET 50% Off Coupon

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 08:21 PM ET |

JTA reader Joe M. writes in with an update on the great TARGET "coupon" that was published in this weekend's circulars. It's good until March 31st and you can also reap some online benefits as well. Click through to see his report!

Star Wars: Scoundrels

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 08:15 PM ET |

EntertainmentWeekly.com has a great sneak peek at Timothy Zahn's Star Wars: Scoundrels novel. You'll probably want to check this out. Click through to see this very interesting book!

Starburst Issue No. 1 On eBay (1978 Star Wars Issue)

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 08:06 PM ET |

For those of our readers who love classic publications, eBayUK has the first issue of Starburst magazine for a great beginning price. Click through to check it out! Thans to JTA reader Toby for alerting us of this!

Mail-away Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) Deadline This Saturday!

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 07:57 PM ET |

Don't forget that the deadline for the mail-away exclusive Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) is this Saturday March 31, 2012). You must have your documents postmarked by this date in order for your entry to be eligible. These are averaging $20+ on eBay. Why not just pay for stamp and send $6.99 to get it? Thanks to JTA reader Sjefke for the reminder!

Review: Aayla Secura - ROTS - III 32

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2012 at 12:19 AM ET |

This Aayla Secura figure got repacked so many times by Hasbro ever since it was first released in 2005. She's held up well but will become obsolete when The Vintage Collection version comes out. But read Research Droids Reviews today and see where our roots lied for a thoroughly articulated version of her Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Grab Your Sunday Paper Tomorrow! Awesome TARGET Coupon Inside!

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 10:55 PM ET |

JTA staffer Morgan sends us an image to post of an incredible TARGET coupon for 50% off Star Wars boy's action toys starting tomorrow! You know what to do! Grab your Sunday papers!

UPDATE: Yoda (VC20) Variation

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 04:48 PM ET |

Friend and confidant Jayson Krebsbach from Yakface.com texted me this morning with a photo of a side by side comparison of the TVC Yoda we reported this morning. He has also confirmed that this is a true variation and the photo proves this. Click through for a really crisp and clear photo. I have also noticed that I have both versions loose, so I will be eventually updating my RDR on this figure in the near future. I will post an update when it's ready.

We Have Loose Pictures To Share Of Those Bootleg Figures!

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 04:03 PM ET |

JTA reader Bart sends us loose image to that vintage Blackhole Stormtrooper/Stormtrooper two-pack that's been showing up at eBay to share with the rest of the class. You might want to click through to see why these bootlegs could make a great place in your vintage collection!

Just Click Through

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM ET |

JTA reader Steve J. from Georgia writes in with an incredible find beating out my find from yesterday! Because I can't figure out a good play on words this time, just click through to see this unbelievable find. I still don't believe it!

An Newly Discovered Yoda (VC20) Variation?

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 07:18 AM ET |

JTA Facebook friend Trevor S. send us a couple of comparison images of The Vintage Collection's Yoda (VC20) figure. I have noticed varying degrees of the dirt on his cloak, but I don't recall seeing a version that was as clean as Trevor has shown in his images. I will have to check my carded versions to see what mine look like. Amazing. Hasbro can't match the color of Yoda's head color to his hands and feet, but they take the time to change the dirtiness of his cloak? Click through to check this out. What do you think about this?

Strange eBay Auction: Black And White Vintage Stormtrooper Set

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 07:02 AM ET |

Check out this crazy bootleg on eBay. As cool as it is, it's definitely not Lucasfilm approved. Thanks to JTA reader Tray for alerting us to this auction.

Review: Polis Massan - ROTS - III 39

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2012 at 12:09 AM ET |

The eerily bizarre Polis Massan were actually a very empathetic specie who had good intentions to save Padmé. It sadly didn't work.We look at this character in our Research Droids Reviews today. See why it's not a bad figure by any means. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Kmart B-wing Fighter Sustains A Price Drop!

Posted by Paul | March 23, 2012 at 08:35 PM ET |

We just received a store report from JTA reader Dwayne from Kentucky who found it in Ohio and writes in that the Kmart exclusive B-wing Fighter Vehicle has just been price dropped to $29.99. This is a great price for this The Vintage Collection vehicle if you still need it. At the moment, we don't know if this is permanent or just temporary. It's likely temporary.

Discover The ForCeventy-Ceven Percent Off! Madness I Tell You!

Posted by Paul | March 23, 2012 at 04:58 PM ET |

I don't think you'll believe this one folks. So I have attached proof like I normally do, but a bit larger for your non-believing eyes. Click through for this most recent madness.

Check Out The Clone Wars Shroud Of Darkness Photonovel!

Posted by Paul | March 23, 2012 at 04:48 PM ET |

Yakface.com and JTA reader Matthew Ruch has completed his photonovel in Yakface's forums. Click through to check out his hard work!!

Review: Tactical Ops Trooper - ROTS - III 65

Posted by Paul | March 23, 2012 at 12:05 AM ET |

Learn about the first and last repaint of the AT-TE Tank Gunner, the Tactical Ops Trooper. Boy, this figure is a mixed bag. It's all kinds of good, bad, excitement and disappointment all wrapped up into one figure. We try our best to distill it all in our Research Droids Reviews but its definitely a difficult figure to rate. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Incredibly Awesome Yoda Doormat For Your Home!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2012 at 09:36 PM ET |

OMG! I have to get this doormat for my house! The sellers of this exclusive handmade doormat reached out to us personally to help promote it. It's on sale for $40 and there are only 48 available! Click through for more information!

You Be Nice!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2012 at 08:17 PM ET |

If you recall my original store find report when I found one unit of The Force Unleashed (Sith & Imperial Troopers) TRU exclusive multipack with 2 of the figures stolen from it, you remember me asking a general question of why this went back on the shelf with 2 stolen figures yet only $7 reduced. I have an update for you! Click through to see my score – it's a total deal and I wanted extras of the troops anyhow, so this worked out perfectly.

It's becoming a bit too much anymore. The person who did this is a, well, we won't judge Click through to see this annoyance!

Domes Up You R2-D2 Collectors!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2012 at 03:48 PM ET |

New JTA staff member Morgan Knapp writes in to let us know about a new "collectible" making its way to your nearest convenience store. Click through to see it!

The Royal Starship Droids Discover The Force Battle Packs set was just in stock this morning at Walmart.com but now out of stock. Could this however possibly mean that more are on the way and that they'll be making a return appearance at brick and mortar in the near future?!

JTA foreign correspondent Bryan Mark German reports in with wave 2 of The Clone Wars figures! Once again, USA collectors can expect these figures to hit relatively soon. But for the time being, click through to see some fancy photography of up close loose shots of this very anticipated wave!! (But be prepared for your anticipation turning into some form of dread.)

Review: AT-TE Tank Gunner - ROTS - III 38

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2012 at 12:20 AM ET |

Here is another clone that never was see in Revenge Of The Sith, the AT-TE Tank Gunner. This Grand Army of the Republic clone does have multiple roles in The Clone Wars, but it didn't get much further than concept art for Episode III. Check out why this figure is equally good as it is bad in our Research Droids Reviews today. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Fate of the New Star Wars Scene It? Game Is In Limbo

Posted by Chuck | March 21, 2012 at 09:27 PM ET |

Say it isn't so! At Toy Fair we were absolutely dazzled by the upcoming Scene It? Game! The demo they showcased (you can view it here) had an incredibly slick high-techy interface, and the gameplay looked sweet! Now it appears this game is in limbo unless it gets picked up by someone else! Read the full article here!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 21, 2012 at 09:18 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from BBTS about a bunch of cool new preorders as well as more new arrivals.

Big Bad Toy Store

The Underdogs Always Finish With A Legacy!

Posted by Paul | March 21, 2012 at 06:37 PM ET |

To my The Walking Dead friends, I came across this on the web. I would love to link to it, but the site is riddled with really bad profanity. (If interested please email me for the link.) I thought you would appreciate this. If you're not watching The Walking Dead, you are only merely existing. Do yourself a service and get hooked on this series! If you're under the age to watch an M program, please ask your parents' permission first.

    

Weekly Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 21, 2012 at 05:59 PM ET |

Click through to see what Research Droids Reviews you may have missed with our weekly recap complete with direct links and brief review synopses.

Walmart And Its Role In The Universe

Posted by Paul | March 21, 2012 at 01:26 PM ET |

Walmart has made some controversial headlines in the past and they are the subject of one complaint after another by the media. It seems as if one fed up (and clever) graphics person wanted to point out an uncanny conincidence (or make a political statement). We just think this is humorous and not trying to start some anti-Walmart campaign, but it is funny how big business is always the subject of attack from the "little people". You may have noticed this before, but we thought it was worth passing along. (We still shop at and support Walmart.) Don't make this political.... please. Special thanks to Paul B. for the image!

See not only the awesome Revenge Of The Sith Meena Tills in today's Research Droids Reviews entry, but also see the extremely rare first version with a "cream face". Do you have that RARE version too? Man, these figures sure bring back some fun memories! Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

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Do You Have An Unhealthy Boba Fettish Like This Customizer?

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 10:07 PM ET |

You just will not believe the current bid of this awesome custom female Mandalorian auction. Check it out! Man, I know a ton of people [sjefke or sjefke minor] that would want this!

Do you have any loose astromechs you need to strap to a harness? eBayer tunghori will sell them to you for less than $3 each!. Click through to order yours!

Q&A With JTA: Our Thirty-Fourth Column!

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 08:11 PM ET |

Q&A With JTA continues! Click through to access the Q&A database with our latest batch of questions!

Hot Topics: Build A Droid déjà vu, Movie Heroes and Rebel Soldier (Echo Base Gear)

Yawn! I Almost Fell Asleep Posting This! Retail Is So Stagnant!

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 07:19 PM ET |

JTA Facebook friend and reader Scott B. sends us a report of what's hitting his retail stores in TX. What you'll see after you click through may just be exactly the same thing that's near you. But that's the point. Nothing is really moving and the same TVC figures peg-warming are nationally doing so. Sigh.

Learn A Lot More About The Republic Attack Dropship

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 07:07 PM ET |

JTA reader Haris directs our attention to a rather cool blog/review on the Republic Attack Shuttle Class 1 vehicle hitting retail (well, not in our area yet). Click through to check it all out!

Rebels, Imperials and Ewoks! Oh My!

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM ET |

POTF2.com has new "reverse side of the packaging" images of the still officially unannounced Ewoks and Rebel Pilots multipacks. Click through to check them out!

A Tri-Logo Request To Our Readers!

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2012 at 09:01 AM ET |

A tri-logo request from us to you:

Espanol: Necesitamos una docena de amigos en Facebook justo ahora, la cual nos hará llegar a la marca de los 2200 amigos. ¿Serás tú uno de ellos? Haz click AQUI.

Francais: Nous avons besoin maintenant de douze amis Facebook pour nous faire passer la barre des 2200. Vous voulez en être ? Cliquez ici pour nous AIMER sur Facebook.

English: We want a dozen Facebook friends right now who will push us over the 2200 Facebook friends mark. Will you be one of them? Click HERE to like us on Facebook.

Special thanks to current JTA Facebook friends Fernando and Julien for their translation help!

Those missing in action DVD sets have finally hit retail, but not at Walmart. No, their very first availability at "retail" was at a discount retail chain called TJ Maxx and it arrived with a much lower MSRP. Learn about why or why you shouldn't get the Legacy Of Terror - The Clone Wars DVD Set (1 of 2) by reading our Research Droids Reviews today. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Legacy Of Terror (Obi-Wan Kenobi/Clone Trooper)

JTA moderator bombadgungan also writes in with a "State of Collecting" address at our two main suppliers. Click through for his experience.

No Two Walmart Stores Appear To Behaving The Same Way....

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2012 at 08:14 PM ET |

JTA moderator bombadgungan writes in with an interesting store report. Click through for his experience.

GalacticHunter.com Presents WonderCon Coverage!

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM ET |

Our friends at GalacticHunter.com have wonderful WonderCon coverage! Check it out!

Review: Brain Invaders - TCW [SOTDS] - The Clone Wars DVD Set

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM ET |

Well, those missing in action DVD sets finally hit retail, but not Walmart retail. No, their very first chance at "retail" was at a discounted chain with a much lower MSRP. Learn about why or why you shouldn't get the Brain Invaders - The Clone Wars DVD Set (2 of 2) by reading our Research Droids Reviews today. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Brain Invaders (Ahsoka And Clone Trooper Scythe)

Review: Clone Pilot - ROTS - III 34 (Gray Version)

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2012 at 12:02 AM ET |

Not all of the figures in the Revenge Of The Sith line were so hot. Take for instance the Clone Pilot. How can 12 points of articulation be so useless?! Check out the reasons why this is a figure to avoid in our Research Droids Reviews today. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Clone Pilot

2012 Movie Heroes Wave 2 Hits Walmart! (USA)

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2012 at 11:33 PM ET |

Our friends at Yakface.com have reported that wave 2 of Movie Heroes facet of the 2012 line has been found at Walmart in California. It's time to stay alert!

Review: R4-P17 [The Best Astromech Of All Time] - ROTS - III 64

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2012 at 12:01 AM ET |

Hasbro will NEVER be able to make a better astromech droid than 2005's ROTS R4-P17 (III 64) figure. It's just something that cannot be done. Period. Click through to read our Research Droids Reviews today so you can see why if you only own one astromech droid in your collection, this should be it. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

R4-P17

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 16, 2012 at 09:25 PM ET |

Available for pre-order at Brian's Toys are the next two Clone Wars figures, Waves 2 & 3.  These waves include Republic Commando Boss, Commander Wolffe and Aayla Secura. The Gentle Giant Ponda Baba statue and Kotobukiya 501st Clone Troopers model kits have arrived and are now shipping.  If you can't get enough of the "It's a trap!" humor, get yourself the Admiral Ackbar canvas artwork by Steven Daily!

For more great items from this week's newsletter--including the 12" Snake Eyes & Timber--visit http://www.brianstoys.com/custom.aspx?id=12

Brian's Toys

Don't Miss The Season 4 Finale Of The Clone Wars Tonight!

Posted by Paul | March 16, 2012 at 06:37 PM ET |

Don't miss the season 4 finale of The Clone Wars tonight at 8 PM (EDT) on the Cartoon Network. It includes the revenge duel between Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi!

ROSS: Where You Can Both Dress And Collect For Less!

Posted by Paul | March 16, 2012 at 02:10 PM ET |

After I was done jumping up and down in Marshalls because I found the DVD sets, I walked to ROSS next door. Click through to see what I found there for $7.99! Needless to say, I did more jumping up and down.

DVD Sets Found On East Coast! (Marshalls)

Posted by Paul | March 16, 2012 at 01:15 PM ET |

Well folks, I found the DVD sets (formerly known as Walmart exclusives) at Marshalls in Princeton, NJ. Don't forget that the "Clone Trooper" with Obi-Wan Kenobi is NOT a straight repack of 2009's TCW Clone Trooper (212th Attack Battalion). This figure has an all-new head sculpt with miner lights on his helmet as our field correspondent Chad Cobain showed us here. It seems as if this is the set many people are leaving behind which leads us to believe that figure is just another repack. Click through to see the proof!

Review: [The Rare Third Version Of] Commander Bly - ROTS - III 57

Posted by Paul | March 16, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET |

Do you have one of the rarest figures of the entire modern line in your collection, the third version of 2005's ROTS Commander Bly (III 57)? Did you even know there were three versions? Unfortunately, Hasbro has decided to ignore this gorgeous version and reissue the incorrect ones ever since. The updated version was seen at retail for less than one week back in 2005. What a shame! See all three in today's Research Droids Reviews entry and see why the one with brown paint is the best. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Commander Bly

Former [Never] Walmart Exclusive DVD Sets Update

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 07:24 PM ET |

JTA reader Ryan G. provides us with an update to the "cancelled" DVD sets. Click through for his report.

A Guaranteed Way For Retail Not To Sell Their Movie Heroes Figures

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 06:48 PM ET |

It may make you laugh or it may make you cry, but this should inspire some sort of emotion from you. Walgreens has decided to set an MSRP of their own for Movie Heroes figure. You decide if you can stomach this. We won't editorialize on this post, so you can state your own feelings on this by weighing in your opinions in the comments section. Click through for more! Special thanks to JTA reader Paul B. for the pictures.

Odd Ball (Clone Pilot) Revealed!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 05:10 PM ET |

Our friends at Sandtroopers.com have revealed Odd Ball (Clone Pilot). Check it out!

Thought To Be Cancelled, But Now Arriving At Discount Chains!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM ET |

Yakface.com is reporting that the DVD sets we posted eBay links to are showing up at TJ Maxx and Marshalls! Apparently eBay sellers are advertising that these were cancelled and destroyed. But just like every last exclusive that doesn't sell at Walmart, it eventually shows up at these discount chains! Click through for their report!

  

Wave 3 The Vintage Collection Carded Photos Surface!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM ET |

JediDefender.com has carded images of wave 3 of The Vintage Collection! Check them out!

A Clarification Of Sorts

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 09:48 AM ET |

Don't worry, this isn't a rant. I am sure many of you are completely over the long-winded responses and varied comments to my Movie Zeroes article. Although I received a lot of support over the article, I did receive some criticism and it came in the form of emails that didn’t make their way into the comments module in the article. (Some did as you can see.) I wanted to clarify some of my points I intended to make because I don’t want JTA to become Jedi Temple Warchives (thanks Mike!) despite wanting everyone to have their own voice. I also feel some misinterpreted my words somewhat as well. Click through to read.

Review: R4-G9 - ROTS - Sneak Preview (4 of 4)

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2012 at 12:05 AM ET |

Et tu, R4-G9? It's definitely the Ides of March folks. I wanted the Research Droids Reviews entry for R4-G9 to be really special but the final draft of it just didn't turn out the way I wanted it to so a rewrite is forthcoming. This little droid is responsible for changing the way collectors viewed astromech droids. And it's still a strong sculpt for Hasbro to use even today! See why you need this action figure! Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

R4-G9

"Cancelled" Brain Invaders DVD Set Hits USA?!

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 08:31 PM ET |

Extra special thanks to JTA Facebook friend Brent P. for alerting us to this great eBay auction. The "cancelled" Brain Invaders DVD Walmart exclusive set has hit California. Does this mean that retail somewhere is starting to get them, or is this something else? Definitely check this out!

"Cancelled" Legacy Of Terror DVD Set Hits USA!?

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 08:29 PM ET |

Extra special thanks to JTA Facebook friend Brent P. for alerting us to this great eBay auction. The "cancelled" Legacy of Terror DVD Walmart exclusive set has hit California. Does this mean that retail somewhere is starting to get them, or is this something else? Definitely check this out!

The Vintage Collection Wave 3 Case Assortment!

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 07:29 PM ET |

Entertainment Earth updates their site with some new Star Wars case assortments. Click through to check out the third wave of The Vintage Collection figures (HINT: Darth Malgus)!

The Clone Wars Wave 3 Case Assortment

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 07:25 PM ET |

Entertainment Earth updates their site with some new Star Wars case assortments. Click through to check out the third wave of The Clone Wars figures!

The Clone Wars Wave 2 Case Assortment

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 07:22 PM ET |

Entertainment Earth updates their site with some new Star Wars case assortments. Click through to check out the second wave of The Clone Wars figures!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 14, 2012 at 05:02 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from BigBadToyStore – please check out a variety of exciting new preorders pictured below as well as this weeks latest arrivals.

Big Bad Toy Store

Weekly Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 01:41 PM ET |

Click through to see what Research Droids Reviews you may have missed with our weekly recap complete with direct links and brief review synopses.

Our 2012 Vintage Versus Modern Special Report Goes French!

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 08:54 AM ET |

JTA friend and affiliate ToyzMag.com have translated our special report 2012: There's Only Four, Now Get Them Out The Door into French for their readers. And we wanted to pass this along to our French readers as well. Thank you for all of this impressive work to help spread the word, ToyzMag!

Review: Shaak Ti - ROTS - III 21

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2012 at 12:10 AM ET |

It's another figure from 2005's Revenge Of The Sith line making its way into our Research Droids Reviews today. Shockingly, Shaak Ti didn't make it into the final verison of Episode III, but she did appear in a very pivotal and story changing deleted scene - one that would have nicely connected the dots to Tartakovsky's Clone Wars micro-series. It should have definitely made the final cut of the film! Find out why we feel this way. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Shaak Ti

Gentle Giant Death Star Droid 12" Figure Announced

Posted by Chuck | March 13, 2012 at 08:11 PM ET |

The latest Gentle Giant 12" figure has been announced. Click through for images and complete details on the upcoming Death Star Droid, available for pre-order right now...

There Are No Heroes....

Posted by Paul | March 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM ET |

While this latest rant may seem like I am misdirecting my discontent at "bad" parenting (hey, some of my closest friends are "bad" parents), I can assure you it's not and instead all directed at Hasbro. I shouldn't be more excited over digging out my Revenge Of The Sith figures for the Research Droids Reviews than the new stuff hitting the shelves (but there is sadly no contest). Click through to see what's going on in Paul's pea-brain today.

Are You Able To Assist Us With Something?

Posted by Paul | March 13, 2012 at 08:24 AM ET |

I need help with something. If you can assist, please see our Facebook page for more details. Thank you in advance.

Review: Ask Aak - ROTS - III 46

Posted by Paul | March 13, 2012 at 12:20 AM ET |

We continue our look at figures from 2005's Revenge Of The Sith line in our Research Droids Reviews. Check out the blink-and-you'll-miss-him Gran senator Ask Aak, a very nicely made action figure. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Ask Aak

Better Late Than Never - An Old Variation Newly Discovered!

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2012 at 02:18 PM ET |

I have been doing some behind the curtain work and updating RDR galleries of reviews where I used my old point and click camera with photos from a "real" camera. Call it serendipity or just a random observance, I have for the first time ever noticed a pretty significant variation on 2010's TCW Firefighter Droid (CW47) and I have never seen this reported until now. I hope I am not stealing someone else's thunder. Yes, it's two years after the fact now from this figure's original release, but this hard to find The Clone Wars figure actually has two unique paint jobs. Click through for more!

Incredible Micro-Enviroments Designed For Hasbro Action Figures!

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM ET |

Carl BouMansour creates another dazzling custom item for his collection: Star Wars micro-environments. And he'll make them for you too! Why can't Hasbro think of things like this? You must absolutely click through and see these works of art and how much they complement the basic figures (many of which are customs in these pictures). Enjoy! (Special thanks to JTA reader Jose for passing this information along to us!)

A G8-R3 Variation Exists!

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM ET |

There is a variation to the Discover The Force G8-R3 figure. Our friends at Yakface.com have the story! Check it out!

Review: Anakin Skywalker (Battle-Damaged!) - ROTS - III 50

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2012 at 08:20 AM ET |

We open up a new category in our Research Droids Reviews today thanks to your feedback. Not for the squeamish, check out Anakin Skywalker (Battle-Damaged!) from the Revenge Of The Sith line. (Back then people didn't freak out when an Anakin figure should have been called Darth Vader instead.) Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Anakin Skywalker

Republic Attack Dropship Close-Up Images!

Posted by Paul | March 11, 2012 at 10:41 AM ET |

JTA reader Willy sends us additional close-up pictures of the Republic Attack Dropship. Click through to check them out!

Review: Remote Control R5-D4 - TLC - Exclusive

Posted by Paul | March 11, 2012 at 01:10 AM ET |

Do you know that we only have one accurately painted 3.75" scaled modern Episode IV R5-D4? Are you curious to know that the Remote Control R5-D4 figure is it? Another Remote Control figure gets added into our Research Droids Reviews today. See if you'll want one. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Remote Control R5-D4

It's Your Choice! We Are Soliciting Your Feedback!

Posted by Paul | March 11, 2012 at 12:28 AM ET |

We have a question for our readers. What Hasbro line that we haven't visited yet in our Research Droids Reviews would you like to see next (ROTS, POTJ, OTC et. al.)? Would you kindly take a moment to leave your comment/feedback in our comments module? Obviously new product doesn't come out every day so we need to have a "bank" available during periods of new product famine. Thank you in advance for your participation here! May the Force be with you always!

Hasbro Cuts 170 Jobs

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2012 at 09:00 PM ET |

Hasbro will be cutting a whole bunch of jobs in the USA and Canada. Hmm, I wonder if all of those repacks might have played any part in this!? Reuters.com has the full story.

Discover The Theft In 3D!

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2012 at 08:55 PM ET |

On my toy rounds today I came across a Discover The Force Tusken Raider with the 3D glasses ripped off. I am hoping this was just an eager young and zealous Star Wars fans getting a little too excited, but once I saw people stealing the holograms and Droid Factory parts from the basic figures, I wouldn't see why they would stop at these glasses that have been worked into the card back of these figures! Ugh! Click through to see this craziness!

Discover The Packaging Variations!

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM ET |

Thankfully, the Discover The Force line of Star Wars figures is perfoming quite well. Aside from Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, many of the remaining figures are selling through, even the repackaged ones. JTA reader Morgan alerts us however to a packaging variation with these figures. Click through to read his report!

Review: Ambush At STAR TOURS - ST - Exclusive

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2012 at 01:00 AM ET |

Let's take another small step back in time and revisit some more STAR TOURS figures. The 2011 Ambush At STAR TOURS set feels more like The Force Unleased than something from Disney. It's another fun multipack and you're probably going to definitely want the Sky Troopers from it at the very least. An in-depth assessment awaits you in our Research Droids Reviews so go and check it out. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Ambush At STAR TOURS

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 09, 2012 at 07:40 PM ET |

The next wave of Vintage-Style figures is now available for pre-order.  Place your pre-order for the long awaited Nom Anor, Aayla Secura, Luke Hoth, and more!

Fresh this week is the Gentle Giant Leia in Boushh disguise maquette, Attack Recon Fighter & Republic Assault Sub deluxe figures, and Obi-Wan Kenobi Canvas artwork.  Re-stocks include the sought-after Marvel Legends Arnim Zola set and Vintage AFA figures (Looking for something rare? Get the Wind-up R2-D2, AFA Grade: 85!)

Finally, check out the reduced prices on a pair of DVD-Figure combo sets, deluxe vehicles, and Marvel Legend Captain America.

For the complete newsletter visit http://www.brianstoys.com/custom.aspx?id=12

Brian's Toys

We have a crazy update to report on those $4 wave 11 The Vintage Collection figures. Click through to read it!

We Wish You The Very Best Dan Curto! You Will Be Missed!

Posted by Paul | March 09, 2012 at 12:24 PM ET |

It's been a very dark time for Star Wars fans lately. We have another sad bit of news to report today. Dan Curto is no longer working for Rebelscum.com. While we will miss him terribly, we also wish him the best for his future endeavors. This isn't the last you've heard from him, but he has left an indelible mark on the Star Wars collecting community via his stint at Rebelscum.com. We miss you already Dan!

Republic Attack Dropship Class I Vehicle Comes In For A Landing!

Posted by Paul | March 09, 2012 at 10:15 AM ET |

JTA reader Manny M. sends us an exclusive image of the yet-to-be-announced-by-Hasbro Class I Republic Attack Dropship With Clone Pilot, just now hitting Manila! We have requested a larger image from him but until he sends it, click through to see this very cool Deluxe set! Hasbro's images of the Republic Attack Dropship have erroneously shown the SCUBA clone trooper set instead.

Review: STAR TOURS Travel Agency - Star Tours - Exclusive

Posted by Paul | March 09, 2012 at 01:10 AM ET |

Let's take a small step back in time and revisit some STAR TOURS figures. The 2011 STAR TOURS Travel Agency set is actually a lot of fun and what we would call a necessary purchase if you own or plan to own the Starspeeder 1000. An in-depth assessment awaits you in our Research Droids Reviews and we bet once you see this set, you'll want at least one or two of the figures from it. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

STAR TOURS Travel Agency

The Most Incredible Episode VI Sandstorm Deleted Scene Diorama!

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2012 at 09:57 PM ET |

I was waiting all day for him to post his front page article before helping to show it off to our readers, but my pal Jayson Krebsbach from Yakface.com has put the most amazing diorama together based on the Return Of The Jedi sandstorm deleted scene. (And do you believe that he just opened up his BMF now to do this!?) Please go and check this out right now!

Guess What Walmart Has Done Next!?

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2012 at 07:52 PM ET |

JTA reader eyewreck send us a fascinating update to the recent Walmart clearance news of various 2012 product. The price has plummeted again. Click through to see how much you may be able to pay for a Battle Packs set!

Review: Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter - TVC - Vehicles

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2012 at 01:05 AM ET |

It may be our 1,020th review, but this review also marks our 100th entry to our The Vintage Collection category! See how much more awesome Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter looks in The Vintage Collection packaging! Oh, and the vehicle has been repainted as well. This and more awaits you in our Research Droids Reviews today. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 07, 2012 at 05:58 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about more cool new preorders and the latest arrivals.

Big Bad Toy Store

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make our 2012: There's Only Four, Now Get Them Out The Door "Vintage Versus Modern" special report another incredible success. If you'd like to refer to it in the future, please note we're keeping a link at the top right side of our site for the time being and a banner will be available under our Special Reports section found HERE. Or you can simply bookmark THIS LINK into your favorites. Thank you once again!

         

Weekly Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 07, 2012 at 12:22 PM ET |

Click through to see what Research Droids Reviews you may have missed with our weekly recap complete with direct links and brief review synopses.

The Vintage Collection wasn't the only Star Wars line to showcase figures from various deleted scenes from Return of The Jedi! No, The Legacy Collection's opening wave including no less than four (4) "deleted scenes" characters as well including three (3) you need to complete your "sandstorm scene". Check out Han Solo (BD 1), Luke Skywalker (BD 2), Chewbacca (BD 3) and Bane Malar (BD 7) as well as the rest of the figures from The Legacy Collection in our new and improved Visual Guides. Don't forget you can read about the 2012 TVC deleted scene figures HERE as well as check out a group shot of the "sandstorm" figures HERE.

      

Review: Geonosis Arena Battle - SW [TPM 3D] - Battle Packs

Posted by Paul | March 07, 2012 at 01:15 AM ET |

The Star Wars toy line is in severe trouble and the Geonosis Arena Battle Battle Packs is a perfect example of why this is so! Today, Research Droids Reviews explains why the Battle Packs format must be saved before it crumbles into a pile of dust Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Geonosis Arena Battle

More Behind-the-Scenes Upgrades at JTA!

Posted by Chuck | March 06, 2012 at 10:33 PM ET |

Our Research Droids have been working hard behind the scenes lately and we just wanted to share one of our upgrades. We recently converted all of the active guides in our The Legacy Collection Visual Guide over to our new format. Stop by our guide to take a peek when you get a chance. We have quite a few guides 'in the bin' ready to launch too, so expect another marathon in the coming weeks.

On a related note, we've also redesigned the search results layout in our Visual Guide Search Engine database and started entering the guides from The Vintage Collection. Stop by our search page and take it for a spin. Just type in 'TVC' and see what you get! We'll continue to add new guides to the search engine daily. Our goal is to enter all guides that are currently in the new format into the database, as well as any new ones. We currently have almost 200 guides in the new format!

Latest Shirt Punch! T-Shirt Offers Boba Fett Awesomeness!

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2012 at 02:19 PM ET |

The latest offering from ShirtPunch.com is Boba Epic! Click through to place your order for this limited run t-shirt!

BAD C-3PO IS GOOD!

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2012 at 01:58 PM ET |

Nothing is more irritating than not getting what you want. And while we cannot be petulant collectors, sometimes we just don't understand what Hasbro is thinking sometimes. They've overstayed the welcome of 2006's TSC C-3PO (SAGA 042) figure and forced it down our throats for much too long. With a brilliant 3PO protocol droid sculpt from 2009's The Legacy Collection, Hasbro, please, we urge you to use this to bring us our next C-3PO action figures (unless you can bring us an all-new super-articulated sculpt WITHOUT removable panels and gimmicky action features). Click through to see an amazing "faux custom" in the forums at Yakface.com to prove to you how awesome this figure will be.

The Huffington Post worked up a great article of rejected Star Wars merchandise. You just have to click through to see some of the ridiculous (and often cool) concepts that didn't make it to production. You know you wanted your very own wet BAR2-D2! Special thanks to my friend Val Bruno for pointing me to this article!

See The N1 Naboo Starfighter Out Of The Box

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2012 at 01:44 PM ET |

We reported last month that the Naboo Starfighter has hit Singapore. Now via Commander Phoenix, our friends at Sandtroopers.com have a close look at the vehicle including an opened sample. Click through to check it out!

Review: Rebel Heroes - SW [TPM 3D] - Battle Packs

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2012 at 01:05 AM ET |

The Star Wars toy line is in great trouble folks, and the Rebel Heroes Battle Packs set is just the tip of the iceberg of the problem. See how Research Droids Reviews breaks down the facts as to why sets like this must stop being produced immediately. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Rebel Heroes

Is It Insane To Be Enamored Of This T-Shirt?

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2012 at 10:37 PM ET |

I am inexplicably proud of my ShirtPunch.com order. I am so glad I got this shirt in time before it ceased production. As a kid, I loved Muppet Babies (um, maybe I shouldn't have admitted that). But now I can have a cool Star Wars baby. Click through to check it out!

Battling Theft Is A Thankless Job, But Someone Has To Do It!

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2012 at 09:49 PM ET |

It seems like an endless and fruitless battle. More instances of theft get reported thanks to JTA reader Paul B. Click through to see the latest clever deception, something that any retailer would likely not notice.

Review: Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari) - TVC - VC91

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2012 at 01:10 AM ET |

We have a special guest commentator today for our Research Droids Reviews entry today. JTA proudly welcomes longtime JTA reader Arnold Corso to shed some light on the recently released Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari) figure. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Rebel Pilot (Mon Calamari)

Looking For Flawless Unpunched Wave 4 TVC Figures Still?

Posted by Paul | March 04, 2012 at 06:11 PM ET |

While in Center City, Philadelphia we stopped at the local Five Below store and awaiting us were beautiful unpunched and unstickered wave 4 figures. If you still need these figures, Five Below is the place to get beautiful specimens. (Not even figures straight out of the case have looked as good in our experience!) Click through for the proof!

We can confirm that Walmart has clearanced out the Discover The Force Dewback and Vulture Droid, and all the TPM 3D Class II vehicles and Battle Packs from the report first seen by our friends at Yakface.com. This is not an isolated incident. In fact all 5 Walmarts in my area had these items on clearance. Click through for the proof!

Review: Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew) - TVC - VC90

Posted by Paul | March 04, 2012 at 10:05 AM ET |

Here is surprisingly one of the best figures in wave 11 of The Vintage Collection. Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew) technically isn't even a deleted scene character but who really cares? The best news is that Hasbro made those awesome Rebel Trooper legs from 2006 look better than ever on this figure. Be sure to check out Research Droids Reviews today and see why you absolutely need this figure. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Colonel Cracken (Millennium Falcon Crew)

Star Wars Fans Have Lost A Very Beloved Artist

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 11:07 PM ET |

It's with the deepest regret we inform you that Star Wars visual genius Ralph McQuarrie has passed away. It goes without saying that if Mr. McQuarrie had not been part of the Original Trilogy that it may not have had the impact it does today.

2012 Product Getting Clearanced!

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 10:03 PM ET |

Holy moly! Our friends at Yakface.com are reporting that various merchandise under The Phantom Menace 3D line look is already getting marked down. Click through for their report!

Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction) Revisited.... For Fun!

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 05:45 PM ET |

Others have also written in to see how the 2012 TVC Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction) figure looks with the cape from 2004's SW "Saga" Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) figure. (See why you should collect one of every figure?!) We also took it a step further. Also check out the 2012 TVC Luke Skywalker (Lightsaber Construction) figure with the accessories from 2008's TLC Luke Skywalker [Sandstorm Deleted Scene] figure. Click through for the images!

See The Sandstorm Deleted Scene Group Shot!

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 05:40 PM ET |

Some of you have written in to ask for a group shot of all the Sandstorm figures. Your wish is our command! Click through to check it out. Hey, it's been a few months since we've seen the Episode VI deleted scenes, but where was C-3PO and R2-D2 in this sand blast?

Always In Motion The Vintage Collection Is....

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 04:01 PM ET |

There has been an interesting recent development regarding The Vintage Collection basic figure line. Click through for the latest....

Multi-Site Customizing Contest Tribute Event

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 02:55 PM ET |

If you're a customizer, please consider partaking in the multi-site customizing contest coordinated by three of our closest friends on the web: Yakface.com, EchoBaseNews.com and ImperialShipyards.net. Click HERE to see how you can become part of a wonderful tribute event which is in support of Mike Martinez who passed away last year. Learn more about this incredible event HERE.

JTA's Vintage Versus Modern Special Report Goes YouTube Viral

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 09:44 AM ET |

We're only kidding about the "viral" part - it's not.... yet. But faithful JTA reader Micah creates a brief YouTube video about our 2012 Vintage Versus Modern special report! Check it out. And thank you Micah for doing this. We are so impressed with your overview of our report.

Review: Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit) - TVC - VC88

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2012 at 02:04 AM ET |

The Return Of The Jedi Deleted Scenes wave of The Vintage Collection has hit retail and what a mighty wave it is indeed. Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit) is another well done figure and possesses the best paint job yet of this popular sculpt Be sure to check out Research Droids Reviews today and see why you need another scantily clad Princess Leia action figure. Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Princess Leia (Sandstorm Outfit)

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 02, 2012 at 11:04 PM ET |

All new this week at Brian's Toys is the Darth Nihilus Mini Bust, 2012 Movie Exclusive Dewback, and MOTU Classics Sorceress & Fisto.  Restock include a Sideshow 12" Storm Shadow, Toys McCoy Indiana Jones, and a few Biker Scout artist proofs from Christian Waggoner.

Get pre-orders in for the new set of 2012 Movie Heroes Vehicles which include Anakin's Starfighter, Naboo Starfighter, and a Republic Fighter Tank.  Looking for some savings?  Jabba's Palace Bookends and the Battle Droid Mini Bust have been reduced.  Visit brianstoys.com for the new prices and save!

For the complete newsletter, visit http://www.brianstoys.com/custom.aspx?id=12

Brian's Toys

Sideshow Collectibles Facebook Contest: Flex For Rex!

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2012 at 10:54 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles is running a Facebook contest called "Flex for Rex". Avid JTA reader Ryan Gordon is seeking your help to vote for his entry. Would you help support a fellow JTA community member? Simply click on his picture and "Like" it!

This is now outrageous! Click through to read Paul C's store report from a local fiVe BELoW. It's actually nothing new.... yet it is!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 02, 2012 at 02:30 PM ET |

The latest deals from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com have just arrived! Click through to check them out!

Big Bad Toy Store

Review: Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit) - TVC - VC89

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2012 at 01:05 AM ET |

The Return Of The Jedi Deleted Scenes wave of The Vintage Collection has hit retail and what a mighty wave it is indeed. Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit) is actually Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise), but you wouldn't gather that by the way he's packaged. Be sure to check out Research Droids Reviews today because this figure was a bit unexpected, but the surprises are just incredible! It's a wonderful time to be a Star Wars collector! Feel free 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 e-mail if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Lando Calrissian (Sandstorm Outfit)

Toy Fair 2012 - Hasbro Fan Media Day Presentation

Posted by Chuck | March 01, 2012 at 05:50 PM ET |

Better late than never, right? Suuuuure. In any case, we've added the Toy Fair Fan Media Day presentation to our Toy Fair coverage. Stop by to check out all the slides from this year's Toy Fair event!

Thank you for your patience. We now proudly present to you our 2012 "Vintage Versus Modern Analysis" entitled: 2012: There's Only Four, Now Get Them Out The Door! We hope you thoroughly enjoy it!

2012: There's Only Four, Now Get Them Out The Door!

A Plethora Of Wave 11 Found In The Greater Philly Area!

Posted by Paul | March 01, 2012 at 09:20 AM ET |

Holy smokes!! Maybe I do live in "Hasbrotopia" as some of our "snide" JTA readers have accused me of - you know who you are! I found no less than 7 sealed cases of wave 11 of The Vintage Collection. Nothing else new has hit, but I was thrilled to get unpunched versions of these latest figures! By the way,what's up with these .5 case designations? So confusing it is! Now I am worried about all of those wave 10 carry-forward figures.

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