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October 2013

Happy Halloween!

Posted by Paul | October 31, 2013 at 05:45 PM ET |

JTA wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!!

A More Distilled Look At That Hasbro List....

Posted by Paul | October 31, 2013 at 09:31 AM ET |

OK, we have distilled as much as possible and to the best of our ability the huge list of Hasbro stuff first alerted to us by the JediDefender.com forum member. Grab a cup of coffee because this is going to take a while to read to see what we have summarized. This isn't complete, nor is it accurate. And NOTHING should be taken as definitive until you hear it from Hasbro! But enjoy the speculation!! Click through for more!

Review: Sandtrooper [Corporal] - LC [2] - Amazon Exclusive

Posted by Paul | October 31, 2013 at 05:35 AM ET |

We continue our look at the return of Build A Droid and the figures required to do so! The Amazon.com Legacy Collection '2' exclusive Droid Factory set is in the house and we will be beating out new RDRs on the figures all ths week! Check out the Sandtrooper [Corporal]. This is one nice figure! It's all 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.

Sandtrooper

Pong Krell! More The Clone Wars Figures

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 10:49 PM ET |

More interesting stuff. Some are likely cancelled while others may be coming! The Clone Wars figures! Click through for more!)

We're rooting through this unbelievable list of old and new intercepted from Hasbro. Look what else might be in the works for TBS! We also have "visual proof" of what we were told at the NYCC preview party. (Cough, cough, Ree-Yees... and more!)

New The Black Series 6" Revealed And Star Wars: Rebels!

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 04:56 PM ET |

More has been revealed! JediDefender also reveals a list of upcoming TBS 6" figures and Star Wars: Rebels as well! You know the fine print. Nothing is official until blah, blah, blah.

Potentially Breaking News! New Or Upcoming Hasbro Products Revealed?!

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 03:41 PM ET |

Wo! One of JediDefender's forum members has uncovered a plethora of potentially new and upcoming Hasbro Star Wars products. At first I thought many of the items on this list were old, but that can't be since most have new "A" product numbers. Nothing is official until confirmed by Hasbro, but enjoy the speculation! That's what makes this hobby so much fun. Click through and leave your comments here!

Sandtrooper Six Inch Figure On Sale at Amazon.com

Posted by Chuck | October 30, 2013 at 11:14 AM ET |

Amazon.com currently has the Sandtrooper Six Inch figure for $15.99. If you are looking to troop build and customize, this is the lowest we've seen this figure. Click here to check it out! It qualifies for free shipping too if your order is big enough, as well as Amazon Prime.

UPDATE: The price has now gone up to $17.99. Keep an eye on it as it may fluctuate up (or down).

We continue our look at the return of Build A Droid and the figures required to do so! The Amazon.com Legacy Collection '2' exclusive Droid Factory set is in the house and we will be beating out new RDRs on the figures all this week! Check out 212th Battalion Clone Trooper. This one disappoints a little bit. It's all 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.

212th Battalion Clone Trooper

Oh My Heck! The Black Series For $3?

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 08:20 AM ET |

JTA staffer Jeremy has quite a tale to tell about $3 The Black Series figures! While most likely an isolated event, click through for more!

Toys R Us 20% Coupon!

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 08:15 AM ET |

JTA moderator Bombadungan fills us in on a Toys R Us 20% coupon. Click through for more!

Fred Meyer Star Wars Sale

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 08:11 AM ET |

JTA moderator Bombadungan alerts us to a Star Wars sale at Fred Meyer stores, if you're fortunate enough to have a store near you. Click through for his report!

Kmart Exclusives Hit West Coast (CA and OR) Harder

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 08:07 AM ET |

JTA reader Phalanxsis and JTA moderator Bombadgungan let us know that CA and OR respectively are beginning to receive the Kmart exclusives heavily now. Click through for his report!

More USA Hasbro Exclusives Arrive In Mexico

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 07:54 AM ET |

Mexico gets two more USA exclusive items! Click through for Darth Maha's report!

31-inch Shock Trooper Hits Singapore

Posted by Paul | October 30, 2013 at 07:49 AM ET |

JTA reader Russell V. from Singapore lets us know that the 31" Shock Trooper has been found! It's almost like "Revenge Of The Saga Legends". These things look exactly like the 3.75" figures, but just "huger". Click through for more!

Found! The Black Series 3.75-inch Wave 2 Hits CA TARGET!

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 10:45 PM ET |

STOP THE PRESS! JTA Facebook friend Tim F. reports on our Facebook page that he found The Black Series 3.75" WAVE 2 at TARGET in Los Angeles, CA! They've been found at brick and mortar in the USA! Be on the lookout now and let us know your store finds!

Sideshow Announces Premium Format Savage Opress

Posted by Chuck | October 29, 2013 at 09:43 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles kicked off their annual Spooktacular, and we get our first Star Wars announcement: Premium Format Savage Opress! Click through to check out the preview page!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | October 29, 2013 at 09:37 PM ET |

Click through for the latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter! You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

BBTS HALLOWEEN SALE

We've just reduced pricing on over 4000 products! Check out the great deals on our featured item list or dig a little deeper through the huge sale menus. There is something for everyone on this sale.

Big Bad Toy Store

Toys R Us' Wish [It Would All Go Away] Book Hits Mailboxes

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 08:52 PM ET |

The Toys R Us wishbook is arriving and JTA reader Chris was eager to let us know. He also questioned why the catalogue looks the way it does. I have to agree with him! (more....)

The Black Series 6-inch Wave 3 Boxed Images

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 06:29 PM ET |

Our friends at StarWarsFiguren.com have packaged images of wave 3 of The Black Series 6" line. Click through to check them out!

Disney Parks Multipacks Significantly Discounted!

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 02:54 PM ET |

Our friends at Yakface.com explain how you can get each set pictured below for a mere $15 each. Click through for more details!

Here we go! The Amazon.com Legacy Collection '2' exclusive Droid Factory set is in the house and we will be beating out new RDRs on the figures all this week! Check out Build A Droid TC-70 (Jabba The Hutt's Protocol Droid). Thank goodness Hasbro got him out because he is the best of the entire exclusive wave! It's all 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.

TC-70 (Jabba The Hutt's Protocol Droid)

31-inch 501st Clone Trooper Hitting Toys R Us In California

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 08:35 AM ET |

The 31" 501st Legion Clone Trooper is beginning to hit TRU stores in California. Special thanks to JTA reader Ben H. for the report. Click through for more details!

Kmart Exclusives Hit Ohio More Heavily

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 08:31 AM ET |

JTA reader Gary lets us know that the Kmart excluisves has hit more widespread in Ohio. Click through for his report!

Mexico is the place to be for vintage-inspired Star Wars collectibles! Click through to see this gorgeous display of vintage goodness. Special thanks to JTA Facebook friend Gabriel G. for the report!

2013 Saga Legends Hit Central America - TVC X-wing Arrives Fromo TRU!

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 08:18 AM ET |

JTA Facebook friend Jair M. alerts us that the 2013 Saga Legends line has hit Central America. He also recently received the TRU exclusive X-wing Fighter as well from The Vintage Collection!

The Black Series 3.75" Wave 2 Hits Germany!

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 08:10 AM ET |

JTA Facebook friend Leon K. alerts us to the fact that wave 2 of The Black Series 3.75" line has hit Germany!

2013 Saga Legends Figures For $5 At Big Lots

Posted by Paul | October 29, 2013 at 07:58 AM ET |

JTA moderator Sjefke notifies us that the 2013 Saga Legends figures are $5 at Big Lots. If you're interested in this line, right now this is the cheapest place you can find them.

These will be posted daily one by one, but as a courtesy, click any thumbnail below right now to be taken to our brand new Legacy Collection "2" category and catch up on all seven figures that make up this awesome Amazon.com exclusive! That's all folks. Goodnight. See you in the morning! Zzzzzz......

      
    

Review: FA-4 - Legacy Collection [2] - Amazon.com Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | October 28, 2013 at 03:23 PM ET |

Here we go! The Amazon.com Legacy Collection '2' exclusive Droid Factory set is in the house and we will be beating out new RDRs on the figures all ths week! Check out FA-4 first who was promoted to basic figure status from BAD status for the sole purpose of this set! It's all 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.

FA-4

Something Of Interest Perhaps?

Posted by Paul | October 28, 2013 at 02:25 PM ET |

You may want to keep checking back with us periodically....

Kmart Marks TVC Exclusives Way Down!

Posted by Paul | October 27, 2013 at 04:22 PM ET |

They're out of stock at the moment, but you may want to bookmark these links and keep checking. This may be the cheapest price per figure you'll probably ever see again, and they're TVC quality figures no less! This is cheaper than the current Saga Legends line! The Kmart exclusive Scanning Crew (Imperial Scanning Crew/Stormtrooper TK-421) and (Imperial Scanning Crew/Imperial Officer) at $11.99 per set. The Ewok Catapult is also on sale for $16.99.

Found! Wave 2 Of The Black Series 3.75" Hits The UK: Smyths

Posted by Paul | October 27, 2013 at 03:43 PM ET |

We have another foreign store report from you and from Jamie, but this time a Jamie from the UK instead of Canada! Click through for his report!

Found! Wave 2 The Black Series 3.75" Hits Ottawa Canada! (YCDTOT!)

Posted by Paul | October 27, 2013 at 02:32 PM ET |

JTA reader Jamie D. writes in with the first store report of wave 2 of The Black Series 3.5" line in Ottawa Canada. This may mean the wave is not too far from USA collectors! Let us know the moment you find something out there and we will post it! Click through for Jamie's report!

Bubblegate Is An International Problem - Wave 2 TBS 3.75" In UK Soon!

Posted by Paul | October 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM ET |

Our friend Matt from JediNews.co.uk has alerted us to the fact that wave 2 of The Black Series 3.75" line will be arriving shortly there (in the UK). He also send visual evidence that our collector friends in the UK are also experiecing Bubblegate and retail there has also found clever methods to "fix" the issue. Click through for more.

Review: Dengar (Executor Meeting) - SW [S - P3] - '04 #17

Posted by Paul | October 27, 2013 at 08:18 AM ET |

He was one of the chosen six to help track down the Millennium Falcon. Hasbro did a great job on Dengar (Executor Meeting). See how so 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.

Dengar (Executor Meeting)

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | October 26, 2013 at 09:12 PM ET |

Brian's Toys has an awesome bundle deal that includes Jocasta Nu and two Vintage-Style 3-Packs!  This bundle includes seven figures in all, and is available at the low-low price of $39.99.  Brian's Toys would like collector's to note that the Villains and Droids 3-Pack sets have their exclusive sticker markered out.

Hot off the truck this week includes a Jumbo 12-inch Bossk from Gentle Giant and big collection of Vintage Boxed 12" Figures! The vintage figures are mostly mint with their original packaging. Also new are three new Masters of the Universe Classics items, which include the Horde Trooper 2-Pack, Lord Dactus, and the sought-after Mantenna!

For more from this week's newsletter visit Brian's Toys Newsletter.

Brian's Toys

Legacy Collection [2] Category Created - New RDRs Coming Soon!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:40 PM ET |

We're all set-up and ready for new RDRs. Are you? Stay tuned as we look at the new Legacy Collection [2] Droid Factory line. Coming soon!

Legacy Collection [2]

UPDATE! We made one stinking error and it affected the results, but just slightly. We accidentally neglected the high-ranking Imperial Navy Commander (VC94) figure, so we added him back into the ranking. The "new" ranking is essentially the same even now and the figures who scored below the Imperial Navy Commander have been pushed down one spot. Other than that, it's relatively the same. Special thanks to JTA readers SnTrooper and Darth Eddie for pointing out our oversight. Click HERE to see the revised ranking.

Amazon.com Legacy Collection Droid Factory Back In Stock And On Sale!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 03:37 PM ET |

The Droid Factory multipack is NOW back in stock and on sale for $49.99 again (as of this post)! Order the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory set right here

UPDATE 1: It looks like this is going to be a rollercoaster ride folks. It's back up to $59.99 again. We can't keep posting updates every 30 minutes, so just keep checking.

UPDATE 2: Now it's out of stock and Amazon doesn't know when or if it's going to be back in stock.... for the third time today....

The Fate Of The 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper's Paint Job

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 01:43 PM ET |

So, you have seen pretty awesome loose shots of wave 3 and they're all pretty darn cool, right? As you may or may not know, Hasbro has chosen the 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper as one of the carry-forward figures in wave 3. You also probably know all too well that Hasbro has totally goofed on this figure's paint job as it's missing half of it's color flashes. They also said that they knew about the error and were going to fix it. We just received a photo showing us this picture freshly pulled out of a wave 3 case assortment. Are you interested to see how Hasbro addressed the issue? Click through for more.

Our Readers Have Voiced Their Choices And Here Are The Results

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM ET |

The results are in and we thank you so much for your participation! After nearly 200 figure choices of yours (and subsequent voting), see which ones made our own little "Fans' Choice" reissue poll. The current Saga Legends line is great for kids, but adult collectors need something to buy in between new figure waves. The previous incarnations of Saga Legends that ran from 2007-2011 were incredible supplemental basic figure lines for collectors. It allowed us to army build some great troopers, and these lines also gave us a second stab at some other very hard to find action figures (during their original release). We want Hasbro to bring that back. (more....)

First Look! The Black Series Darth Plagueis Loose Shot Quick Pics!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:57 AM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Hercules, we are able to provide you with the very first look at some quick pic loose shots of Darth Plagueis from The Black Series line. Click through for more!

First Look! The Black Series Vizam Loose Shot Quick Pics!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:54 AM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Hercules, we are able to provide you with the very first look at some quick pic loose shots of Vizam from The Black Series line. Click through for more!

First Look! The Black Series Commander Neyo Loose Shot Quick Pics!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:51 AM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Hercules, we are able to provide you with the very first look at some quick pic loose shots of Commander Neyo from The Black Series line. Click through for more!

First Look! The Black Series Mace Windu (TCW) Loose Shot Quick Pics!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:48 AM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Hercules, we are able to provide you with the very first look at some quick pic loose shots of Mace Windu (The Clone Wars) from The Black Series line. Click through for more!

First Look! The Black Series Merumeru Loose Shot Quick Pics!

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 08:45 AM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Hercules, we are able to provide you with the very first look at some quick pic loose shots of Merumeru from The Black Series line. Click through for more!

Review: Admiral Ozzel (Executor Assault) - SW [S - P3] - '04 #16

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2013 at 12:16 AM ET |

He shouldn't have tested Darth Vader's patience. See why Admiral Ozzel (Executor Assault) is still not that bad-looking of an action figure by modern standards 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.

Admiral Ozzel (Executor Assault)

Q and A of the Day: Day 21

Posted by Paul | October 25, 2013 at 10:12 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 21.

Rebelscum.com Cancer Awareness Charity Patch

Posted by Paul | October 25, 2013 at 07:25 PM ET |

Our friends at Rebelscum.com have created their own Cancer Awareness charity patch. October is Cancer Awareness month, so would you consider helping out this noble cause? Full details are available by clicking through.

TRU TVC Republic Gunship Slowly Rises In Price

Posted by Paul | October 25, 2013 at 04:29 PM ET |

JTA moderator Bombadgungan alerts us that the Toys R Us near him in Oregon has marked up the Republic Gunship to $124.99. Interesting. Could there be a sale coming up? (TRU is notorious for marking things up right before putting them on sale.) If you'd like to know more about this gorgeous ship, be sure to learn everything about it in our Research Droids Reviews.

           

First Shipment Of Amazon.com Droid Factory Almost Sold Out!

Posted by Paul | October 25, 2013 at 09:53 AM ET |

As of this post, there are less than 10 units of the Amazon.com exclusive Droid Factory in stock. More are on the way per the website, but why wait? You never know when more will arrive exactly. Order the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory set right here

UPDATE: Oh man. This isn't looking good. Hopefully it's just a false alarm. But now Amazon.com is saying they don't know when or if the Droid Factory will be back in stock.

We never got Sim Aloo, but we did get two others a decade ago. We look at Imperial Dignitary Kren Blista-Vanee (Death Star Procession) 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.

Imperial Dignitary Kren Blista-Vanee (Death Star Procession)

Q and A of the Day: Day 20

Posted by Paul | October 24, 2013 at 08:07 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 20.

Trouble In Paradise? StarWars.com Announces Revised EVII Team

Posted by Paul | October 24, 2013 at 05:25 PM ET |

"New" Star Wars: Episode VII team announced. Arndt exits as screenwriter. SW.com has the full story.

The Black Series Wave 3 Hits Retail In Hong Kong!

Posted by Paul | October 24, 2013 at 10:12 AM ET |

JTA reader and Facebook friend Ting S. from Hong Kong posts proof on our page that The Black Series wave 3 (3.75" line – as well as wave 2 of the 6" line) has hit! Crazy! They haven't even gone up for pre-order in the USA yet! Click through to see the eye candy!!

We never got Sim Aloo, but we did get two others a decade ago. We look at Imperial Dignitary Janus Greejatus (Death Star Procession) 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.

Imperial Dignitary Janus Greejatus (Death Star Procession)

Amazon.com Exclusive Legacy Collection Droid Factory Shipping

Posted by Chuck | October 23, 2013 at 10:09 PM ET |

Shipping notices will likely be going out for the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory set as it still has a street date of October 25th. If you haven't picked this up yet, it may start arriving as early as this week!

The Black Series Wave 2 In Stock at Entertainment Earth

Posted by Chuck | October 23, 2013 at 10:06 PM ET |

Entertainment Earth now has The Black Series wave 2 in stock. Click here for the 6" wave 2 figures, and here for the 3 3/4" basic figures...


Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | October 23, 2013 at 09:59 PM ET |

Check out this week's Big Bad Toy Store newsletter! You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

BBTS HALLOWEEN SALE

We've just reduced pricing on over 4000 products! Check out the great deals on our featured item list or dig a little deeper through the huge sale menus. There is something for everyone on this sale.

Big Bad Toy Store

Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | October 23, 2013 at 06:08 PM ET |

Click through for our Research Droids Reviews recap and see what recent reviews you may have missed.

Research Droids Reviews

Not Even Amazon.com Is Safe From Distribution Woes?

Posted by Paul | October 23, 2013 at 09:07 AM ET |

Many collectors have given up on retail and have made Amazon.com their new first choice to acquire their Star Wars action figures. But new information has come to light that may upset the balance of the Force once again. Click through to read what our friends at Yakface.com have uncovered!

MintInBox.net Celebrates A Decade On The Web!

Posted by Paul | October 23, 2013 at 09:04 AM ET |

Congratulations to our friends at MintInBox.net. They are celerating their 10th anniversary. Where in the world does the time go? Find out some cool information about how they are celebrating this landmark by clicking through!!

OK Gentle Giant Ltd. We love all of the Kenner prototype stuff, but let's move on and see what else you can do, like multi-layered figures from Return Of The Jedi! In the meantime, check out Boba Fett (First Shot) in the Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure 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.

Boba Fett (First Shot) (Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure)

Frustrating Enough To Want To Break One Of The Ten Commandments

Posted by Paul | October 22, 2013 at 08:59 PM ET |

Check out this anger-creating, vomit-inducing retail store report!

Q and A of the Day: Day 19

Posted by Paul | October 22, 2013 at 08:20 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 19.

HURRY! Amazon.com Exclusive TIE Interceptor Hits All-Time Low!

Posted by Paul | October 22, 2013 at 07:26 PM ET |

Hurry, because we have NO IDEA how long this will last, but the TIE Interceptor is available on Amazon.com for $36.27 with FREE shipping.!

Review: Republic Gunship - TVC - Toys R Us Exclusive

Posted by Paul | October 22, 2013 at 05:57 AM ET |

We do our best to explain why you need The Vintage Collection Republic Gunship Toys R Us exclusive. Stop by and check out our thorough review with its huge 100 image photo gallery. You'll even see a couple of diorama images too. It's all 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.

Republic Gunship

Visual Guide Update - Boba Fett (#06) - The Black Series (6 Inch)

Posted by Chuck | October 21, 2013 at 09:52 PM ET |

We round out wave 2 from the 6" The Black Series Visual Guide updates with the single-packed version of Boba Fett. Click below to check out the slightly different 'repack', and make sure you read our review to find out just how different this figure is from his SDCC exclusive counterpart.

Boba Fett (#06) - The Black Series Six Inch Scale

Toys R Us Exclusives Continually Arriving At Brick And Mortar

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 09:25 PM ET |

We keep getting more and more reports of The Vintage Collection Republic Gunship and the Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights four-packs hitting brick and mortar Toys R Us stores. You have seen our reviews on the latter, but be sure to tune in tomorrow for a 100 image gallery and full review on the TVC Republic Gunship in our RDRs!

   

Darth Vader TV Specials And More CONFIRMED!

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 09:10 PM ET |

Darth Vader TV Specials? All this and more are now CONFIRMED by our friends at JediNews.co.uk! Click through for all of the details!

TARGET Star Wars Sale, But It Reads More Like A Joke!

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 09:05 PM ET |

TARGET is currently running a joke of a sale. While we don't have photographic evidence to show you, we an confirm that to a West Coast source (Bombadgungan) and an East Coast source (me) that the following items are marked down: The Rise Of Darth Vader ($28.49) (LOL!), The Black Series 6" ($18.99) (LOL!) and Mission Series $8.99 (LOL!) Many TARGET locations in both parts of the country still do NOT carry The Black Series 3.75". (Sheesh!)

What A Mess At This Kohl's!

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 08:58 PM ET |

JTA reader Jub Goobles also shares a most egregious find at Kohl's. It has to do with the separating bubbles. While we can't conclusively blame them for this particular travesty, we can blame them for trying to get $15 for a year old Movie Heroes figure! Click through for the insanity!!

What Makes The SDCC 6" Boba Fett Unique From The Single Version

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 08:50 PM ET |

Sorry for the delay on this. We wanted to show you visual proof of the differences between the SDCC exclusive The Black Series 6" Boba Fett (the one with the Han Solo in Carbonite) against the single "basic" packed The Black Series 6" Boba Fett. Click through for a rundown of small, but significant (in our opinion) differences!

Yakfinities #50 Customizing Challenge: The Original Trilogy!

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 06:40 PM ET |

Our good friends at Yakface.com are running their 50th Yakfinities customizing competition.Their 50th challeneges focuses on the Original Trilogy. Get out your exacto blade and paintbrushes and get busy! Click through for details!

Q and A of the Day: Day 18

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 06:34 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 18.

TIE Interceptor Back In Stock, Slave I Under Review.... Again!

Posted by Paul | October 21, 2013 at 06:25 PM ET |

The good news is that the Amazon.com exclusive TIE Interceptor is back in stock with FREE shipping, but the bad news is that the Slave I is under review again!!

Here is another example of what Hasbro needs to keep at retail throughout the product year at all times. Again, imagine what they could do with new four-packs that are surrounded around the Original Trilogy? See the Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights [Version 2] and discover why these multipacks are so important to the Star Wars brand. It's all 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 Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights [Version 2]

TARGET.com Lists The Jakks Pacific 31" Shock Trooper

Posted by Paul | October 20, 2013 at 01:45 PM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Jub Goobles for letting us know, TARGET appears to be the first retailer/e-tailer to put up the Jakks Pacific 31" Shock Trooper. To us it looks just like the 2013 SW [DV/ROTS] Saga Legends figure blown up 10 times. Click through for more information!

Ah... Sets like this make us all warm and fuzzy inside. These are the types of things Hasbro needs to keep at retail throughout the product year at all times. Imagine what they could do with new four-packs that are surrounded around the Original Trilogy? See the Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights [Version 1] and discover why these multipacks are so important to the Star Wars brand. It's all 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 Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights [Version 1]

Visual Guide Update - K-Mart Exclusive Scanning Crew Sets - TVC

Posted by Chuck | October 19, 2013 at 06:05 PM ET |

Tonight's Visual Guide update features a double-dose: The Vintage Collection's Special Action Figure Sets Imperial Scanning Crew and Death Star Scanning Crew. You can check out our full-featured Visual Guides by clicking each set below, and stop by our Research Droids Reviews to read about all of the Special Action Figure Sets!

Imperial Scanning Crew (Special Action Figure Set)    Imperial Scanning Crew (Special Action Figure Set)

Review: Boba Fett - TBS - Six Inch Figures (#06)

Posted by Paul | October 19, 2013 at 07:45 AM ET |

He is just a straight repack but worthy of a second look. Let's check out The Black Series 6" Boba Fett figure together 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

UPDATE: We did some more analysis and have discovered that Boba Fett is actually a repaint of the SDCC exclusive. We have updated the review and will add comparison pictures ASAP.

Next up for the six inch The Black Series Visual Guide updates is Princess Leia (Slave Outfit). Click below for all the details on this interesting choice of early six inch figures (ANH Leia would have been more iconic!), and make sure to check out what we think about this figure in our Research Droids Review!

Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) (#05) - The Black Series Six Inch Scale

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | October 18, 2013 at 09:54 PM ET |

Brian's Toys has one of the most rare Star Wars figures in the United States available for sale right now on their site.  This Vlix hails from Brazil where it was produced by Glasslite.  Because it's original counterpart was abruptly cancelled from production in the USA, it remains one of the rarest toys in Star Wars collections. Visit the site to see photos and get more information.

Gentle Giant has also announced new figures added to their jumbo line, and you can pre-order them at Brian's Toys! The Wampa is the first Beast Assortment character made, and stands a whopping 22-inches tall.  The Luke (Hoth Outfit) 12" jumbo figure compliments the Hoth theme of these two figures. 

To see more from this week's newsletter, visit Brian's Toys Newsletter.

Brian's Toys

Review: Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) - TBS - Six Inch Figures (#05)

Posted by Paul | October 18, 2013 at 07:39 AM ET |

We have an early look at The Black Series 6" Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) figure for you in our Research Droids Reviews today. Need we say more? 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.

Princess Leia (Slave Outfit)

Funko Darth Vader: Paris Comics Expo Exclusive

Posted by Paul | October 17, 2013 at 08:08 PM ET |

Our friends at MintInBox.net has a great announcement for those who are fans of the Funko Star Wars line: it will be available as a Paris Comics Expo exclusive next month! Click through for more.

The Clone Wars Box Set Disc Issues?

Posted by Paul | October 17, 2013 at 08:03 PM ET |

We apologize for totally having a senior moment as we forgot to post that The Clone Wars box set's release date was this past Tuesday, but JTA reader and friend Joshua M. alerts us to an issue with the set. Click through for more....

Kmart Imperial And Death Star Scanning Crew Sets Hitting Harder

Posted by Paul | October 17, 2013 at 07:58 PM ET |

We are also getting reports that the Imperial Scanning Crew and Death Star Scanning Crew sets are making more frequent appearances at brick and mortar. If you check out our comments, you'll find they have hit Tennesee and Florida. While not available in my area yet, you better believe I will be stalking my locations this weekend looking for them!

Republic Gunship And Jedi Knights Sets Hitting Everywhere

Posted by Paul | October 17, 2013 at 07:51 PM ET |

We have received multiple reports from across the entire country that the Republic Gunship vehicle and the "corresponding" Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights multipacks are hitting pretty much everywhere. We have found them in Philly, Jeff T. from NJ has found them, James McF. from Texas has found them and Trent B. from Oregon has also found them. If you want them now is the time!!

Visual Guide Update - Han Solo (#08) - The Black Series (6 Inch)

Posted by Chuck | October 17, 2013 at 06:21 PM ET |

The Black Series updates continue, this time featuring our full Visual Guide for Han Solo (#08) from wave 2 of the six inch line of figures. Click below for our fully detailed guide, and make sure to read our full review right here to find out all the details on the latest from this new line of figures!

Han Solo (#08) - The Black Series Six Inch Scale

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | October 17, 2013 at 06:13 PM ET |

The latest newsletter is now available from Big Bad Toy Store! You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

BBTS HALLOWEEN SALE

We've reduced pricing on over 4000 items! Check out the 100 featured sale items or dig a bit deeper for tons of great deals throughout the sales menus. This sale ends October 31st!

Big Bad Toy Store

Review: Han Solo - TBS - Six Inch Figures (#08)

Posted by Paul | October 17, 2013 at 05:27 AM ET |

We have an early look at The Black Series 6" Han Solo figure for you in our Research Droids Reviews today. Need we say more? 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.

Han Solo

Let Us Know What Hard To Find Figures You Want To See Again!

Posted by Paul | October 16, 2013 at 10:47 AM ET |

Ever since Jeff Labovitz at Hasbro clarified that The Black Series line may contain an occasional straight repack instead of just only new sculpts, we wanted to gather some data of action figures you desperately want to see made available again. It appears more and more likely that TBS will contain some straight repacks in the future. We want to send Hunter PR a list of no more than 10 action figures chosen by our readers that you want to see re-released and they will pass the data along to Hasbro for us. Whether they come in The Black Series basic figure line, or a different more collector-oriented Saga Legends line, we need your input so we can get a good sampling of what the community wants to accuately see. Choose any action figure, note it's original collection and year if possible and type that information in our comments (and nothing else please). Then, in order to come up with our Top 10 ranking, we need readers to vote for that choice using the up arrows. (Please don't touch the down or dislike arrows if you don't want to see a figure, Instead, please just don't vote. It will make our lives much easier.) Please also refrain from commenting generally on people's picks. We will reserve that opportunity for once our Top 10 is compiled. Let's just keep this clean and easy for this particular post. Thank you. Click through for more!

OK, so you "already" have the Imperial Technician and his accessory, but this time it's "different enough to make you mad". But the awesome part of this set is the Imperial Officer, which gives us a definitive modern replacement to the 1981 Kenner figure. See the Death Star Scanning Crew in full 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.

Death Star Scanning Crew (Special Action Figure Set)

Save $10 Off Your Purchase At Toys R Us (Expires 10/16)

Posted by Paul | October 15, 2013 at 03:26 PM ET |

They are getting slammed at the moment, but text TEN (all caps) to 78697 for $10 off coupon at Toys R Us! Special thanks to JTA reader Brandon Y. for the tip! Sponsored by SlickDeals.

Woh! Here's a set that is worthy of buying just because of the accessory inside of it. We waited four years to get it and now it's finally here. See why you need the Kmart exclusive Imperial Scanning Crew (Special Action Figure Set) 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.

Imperial Scanning Crew (Special Action Figure Set)

Gentle Giant Rebel Seal Bookends Pre-order

Posted by Chuck | October 14, 2013 at 03:29 PM ET |

Gentle Giant has their latest set of bookends up for pre-order, following up their Imperial Seal bookends. Click through to have a look at the Rebel Seal Bookends!

CANADIAN READERS: Urgent News! The Vintage Collection For Cheap!

Posted by Paul | October 14, 2013 at 02:35 PM ET |

Listen up Canadian readers! If you have Hart stores near you, you best get there immediately. JTA reader Bruno has scored the biggest jackpot we have ever seen and we just can't believe the price per figure either! Click through for more! (For the record, I never want to hear Canadian complain about price again, wink wink!)

Review: The Emperor (Throne Room) - SW [S - P3] - '03 #30

Posted by Paul | October 14, 2013 at 08:41 AM ET |

One of the worst looking action figures in the Star Wars "Saga" line is The Emperor (Throne Room). What went so wrong this action figure? We ponder such things 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.

The Emperor (Throne Room)

Sponsor Announcement: Dorkside Toys

Posted by Paul | October 14, 2013 at 08:31 AM ET |

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys writes in with the latest pre-orders, new arrivals and clearance items! There are some great deals this week! Click through for more!

Review: Luke Skywalker (Throne Room Duel) - SW [S - P3] - '03 #17

Posted by Paul | October 13, 2013 at 06:48 AM ET |

Hopefully we don't come across as hypocritical when we say we are fond of Luke Skywalker (Throne Room Duel) from the Star Wars "Saga" line. It's riddled with a stupid action feature and only looks good in one or two poses. But find out why we see its charm 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 (Throne Room Duel)

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | October 12, 2013 at 08:52 PM ET |

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Another great Halloween item available is the eFX Collectibles Stormtrooper PCR Helmet.  Order yours today at www.brianstoys.com.

For more from this week's newsletter, visit the complete Brian's Toys Newsletter.

Brian's Toys

The Black Series Basic Figure Lineup - Our Rumor Report Confirmed!

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 07:50 PM ET |

Wow! It's been an insanely busy couple of days! I don't know about you guys, but pretty much all I wanted to see at the Hasbro Preview Party I did and that was enough to make me happy. It also closes up our BREAKING NEWS "rumor report" that we brought to you all the way back from early June. So we thought, let's analyze what was in the rumor report and see what's left to be confirmed. Click through to see what we've summarized!

Kenner Imperial Transport To Appear In Star Wars: Rebels

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 05:06 PM ET |

Our friends at ImperialShipyards.net are reporting that the Kenner Imperial Transport will make an appearance in Star Wars: Rebels! Could a re-release of this classic vehicle make a reappearance in the Hasbro line? Only time will tell!

Hasbro Seemingly Resolves The Black Series Bubble/Card Back Issues

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 02:18 PM ET |

JTA reader James M. confirms something that I have been witnessing lately too. It appears that The Black Series 3.75" figures are being placed on card backs with a different matte, or at least with a slightly different sheen or texture. The point of this? The bubbles are attaching normally now. I shook one figure in the store, pulled on the bubble of another and they remained perfectly intact. Click through for more and be sure to let us know what you're finding in your local stores too.

TARGET Stores Finally Receiving Regular Shipments Of TBS 3.75"

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 02:10 PM ET |

You may be having a different experience than me, but my local TARGETs have JUST BEGUN receving The Black Series 3.75" figures in stores for the very first time. It's pretty sad that it's almost the middle of October and these stores are just now seeing wave 1. My local TARGETs are also getting a plethora of The Black Series 6" line too. Click through for more.

Make Yourself The Perfect Stormtrooper Action Figure!

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 01:53 PM ET |

JTA reader Sergio has created tutorial on how Star Wars collectors can "make" the perfect Stormtrooper action figure. I have to admit that I am intrigued. Let us know what you think about his suggestions in our comments! Click through for details and links.

More TVC And MH Make Their Way To Five Below Stores

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 01:41 PM ET |

Your mileage will indeed vary, but JTA moderator Paul B. writes in to let us know more TVC and Movie Heroes are hitting Five Below stores. Click through to see his find

Found! New Darth Vader 12-inch Figure (Non-Electronic)

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 01:35 PM ET |

While out looking for the Kmart exclusive two-packs, I did manage to come across something new: the Darth Vader 12" figure from Hasbro. I aalmost bought it, but when it scanned $12.99, I just couldn't bear to overpay for it by three dollars. I will get it however once it arrives somewhere for $9.99. Click through to see my find!

Imperial Shipyards Posts Their Own Hasbro Q&A

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 01:23 PM ET |

Our friends at ImperialShipyards.net have also posted their own Hasbro Q&A during the NYCC Preview Party. Click through to see what they could pull out of Hasbro!

X-wing Starfighter Found In Mexico Walmart! New Exclusivo!

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 01:18 PM ET |

JTA reader Darth Maha from Mexico has found the Walmart exclusive X-wing Fighter! Click through for his report!

Review: Bail Organa (Alderaan Senator) - SW [S - P3] - '03 #33

Posted by Paul | October 12, 2013 at 11:17 AM ET |

The Star Wars "Saga" line got progressively better as time went on and Bail Organa (Alderaan Senator) is a perfect example of this. 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.

Bail Organa (Alderaan Senator)

NYCC Preview Party: Hasbro Q&A - Your Questions Answered

Posted by Paul | October 11, 2013 at 11:23 PM ET |

I did my best, so please click through and see what responses we got to some of your questions. There just wasn't time to ask every last question, but we did get some scoop, much of which we posted as separate articles, but there is more juice inside!

Visual Guide Update - Greedo (#07) - The Black Series (6 Inch)

Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2013 at 09:16 PM ET |

We're following up our Research Droids Review from earlier today with a Visual Guide update featuring Greedo from Wave 2 of The Black Series Six Inch Figures. Click below to check out this figure, and if you haven't stopped by to read our review make sure to check it out! While you are there join in the discussion and vote in our figure poll!

Greedo (#07) - The Black Series Six Inch Scale

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2013 at 02:45 PM ET |

Here is a quick update about a ton of new preorders and the latest arrivals from BigBadToyStore.com.

Big Bad Toy Store

Why The Vintage Collection Can Return But Will Not

Posted by Paul | October 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM ET |

One of the most important conversations I had with Hasbro surrounded the return of The Vintage Collection. Click through to find out what I could evoke from Hasbro.

Review: Greedo - TBS - Six Inch Figures (#07)

Posted by Paul | October 11, 2013 at 08:23 AM ET |

The Black Series 6" Greedo is perfect.... except for one major issue. 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.

Greedo

Quick Pics! The Black Series 6" Han Solo Loose!

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 08:14 PM ET |

JTA reader and friend Big Kev sends us loose images of the production Han Solo The Black Series 6" figure. Check it out!

Quick Pics! The Black Series 6" Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) Loose!

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 07:53 PM ET |

JTA reader and friend Big Kev sends us loose images of the production Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) The Black Series 6" figure. Check it out!

A New Hope For "A New Hope" Leia?

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 11:11 AM ET |

A long-awaited version of our favorite princess might be is in the works. Click through to find out what information we elicited from Hasbro at the Preview Party last night...

Hasbro Q&A With JTA Coming Soon!

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM ET |

The Hasbro Q&A with Jedi Temple Archives is coming soon. Patience. You must learn patience....

Hurry! All Three Kmart Exclusives In Stock!

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 09:51 AM ET |

Hurry! All three new Kmart The Vintage Collection exclusives are in stock as of this post!

UPDATE: That was fast. Out of stock. Sorry!

Review: SP-4 & JN-66 (Research Droids) - SW [S - P2] - '03 #05

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 07:46 AM ET |

Here is a Research Droids Reviews entry on Research Droids. How "meta" is that? We look at the awesome duo of SP-4 & JN-66 (Research Droids) that hold up just as well in 2013 as they did a decade ago in 2003. 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.

SP-4 & JN-66 (Research Droids)

The Black Series 6-Inch Wave 2 Production Images (Boxed)

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 12:43 AM ET |

Part of this year's gift bag was a randomly packed The Black Series 6" figure from wave 2. I was fortunate enough to get Greedo and you'll see that soon in an upcoming RDR, but our good friend Big Kev and his team managed to get the other three and has graciously offered to share the images with our readers. Click through for production images of the latest The Black Series wave!

Hasbro PRESS RELEASE (Pre-NYCC)

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 12:28 AM ET |

Here is the Hasbro PRESS RELEASE for The Black Series line. Click through to read it!

JUST REVEALED! Anakin Skywalker The Black Series 6-Inch!

Posted by Paul | October 10, 2013 at 12:22 AM ET |

JUST REVEALED! Hasbro has just announced The Black Series 6" Anakin Skywalker (Episode III). Check it out on our Facebook page!

Star Wars Rebels Packaging Officially Revealed

Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2013 at 09:39 PM ET |

The official reveal for the upcoming Star Wars Rebels packaging has been released. Click thorugh for the full image and the press release...

More Images Available From The Hasbro Cocktail Party...

Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2013 at 08:29 PM ET |

Want more reveals? Head to FACEBOOK for all of our on-site uploads from Hasbro's 'Twas The Night Before... Cocktail Party! Make sure to chime in with your own thoughts and impressions in our comments here or on Facebook!

    

BREAKING NEWS! Ree-Yees is Coming in The Black Series!

Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2013 at 08:22 PM ET |

After talking with Jeff at Hasbro, he let it slip that Ree-Yees will be coming in a future wave of The Black Series 3.75" figures! Great news indeed!

First Sneak Peak Out of New York: Star Wars Rebels Cardback!

Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2013 at 05:49 PM ET |

We are on site for the Hasbro party and have our first 'sneak peak through the curtain'! The image is rough but still woth 1000 words! Stand by for more because doors open at 6:30! Keep an eye on our Facebook feed too as our updates will also come in there in more real time!

UPDATE! More pictures posted to our FACEBOOK page. Head there for the most up-to-date images!

Found! Scanning Crew Sets Hit West Coast!

Posted by Paul | October 09, 2013 at 06:05 AM ET |

JTA reader IG87 has found the Imperial Scanning Crew and Death Star Scanning crew sets in San Leandro, CA. Click through for more!

Review: Ewok Assault Catapult - TVC - Exclusive

Posted by Paul | October 09, 2013 at 12:02 AM ET |

We mark our 1600th review with a very special and long-awaited release that we just picked up last night. Check out the Ewok Assault Catapult, with Chubbray and Stemzee. The entire set gets high marks from us and this may surprise you since the figures are relatively simple kit-bashed concoctions. Actually, the Ewoks are inverses of each other. That doesn't happen often in the same package. See all this and 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.

Ewok Assault Catapult

Found! Ewok Catapult Hits Kmart In Philadelphia!

Posted by Paul | October 08, 2013 at 05:56 PM ET |

JTA reader and friend James B. writes in to let me know that the Kmart exclusive Ewok Catapult has hit the Philly area! Click through for the proof!

Review: McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper - SW [S - P3] - '03 #34

Posted by Paul | October 08, 2013 at 06:25 AM ET |

The McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper is proof positive that Hasbro (at one time) really listened to the voice of the collector. While it now pales in comparison to the 2007 TAC Concept Stormtrooper, it still was the catalyst that gave us all the McQuarries love we experienced afterwards. See why this is an essential action figure for your collection, even today, in our Research Droids Reviews. 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.

McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper [Fans' Choice #4]

The Art Of The Clone Wars Still Hitting Five Below For $4

Posted by Paul | October 08, 2013 at 06:21 AM ET |

We reported this in early August, but JTA reader Adam F. writes in last night to remind us that The Art of The Clone Wars is still hitting Five Below for a mere $4 each!

Review: Mace Windu (Geonosian Rescue) - SW [S - P1] - '02 #28

Posted by Paul | October 07, 2013 at 11:34 AM ET |

One of the worst action figures in the Star Wars "Saga" line is Mace Windu (Geonosian Rescue). 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.

Mace Windu (Geonosian Rescue)

JTA awesome reader BorgIG88 comes through huge again for us and snapped some quick pics of the recently acquired Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights sets. I have to say that the production figures look incredible. The pack-in clones are yawn fests of course, but just look at those Jedi. I can tell right off the bat that there is some new body tooling (not just head sculpts) and some of the bodies from the Geonosis Arena Showdown sets have been reused (again) for these sets as well. Click through and enjoy this first look at these exciting sets. We'll do more analysis of these figures in the future, especially when its' time to add them to our RDRs.

NYCC Preview Party Hasbro Questions And Answers And More Update!

Posted by Paul | October 06, 2013 at 07:56 PM ET |

We have been accumulating your questions for Hasbro when we meet with them at the Hasbro Preview Part in New York City this coming Wednesday night. We have accumulated almost 100 questions from our readers already, and that doesn't even include the ones I will be asking. So, if you thought of any last minute questions, be sure to post them HERE before midnight Monday, October 7th so that they have an opportunity to be asked. I have to shut down the incoming questions Monday night so I have time to prepare everything. Thanks for your cooperation! Also, we are presenting Hasbro with a Build A Droid multipack concept too that night. We have received a phenomenal response from readers on that as well. If you'd like to contribute more to that, please do so also before midnight on Monday. The Build A Droid concept article can be found RIGHT HERE.

Sponsor Announcement: Dorkside Toys

Posted by Paul | October 06, 2013 at 07:46 PM ET |

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys writes in with with the latest pre-order announcements, new arrivals and clearance merchandise. Click through for more!

Kmart Exclusive Special Action Figure Sets Update!

Posted by Paul | October 06, 2013 at 12:43 PM ET |

With special thanks to JTA reader Daniel D., we have a new update to share with you regarding the Kmart exclusive multipack figure sets. Click through for details.

Review: WA-7 (Dexter's Diner) [FLO] - SW [S - P3] - '03 #28

Posted by Paul | October 06, 2013 at 08:00 AM ET |

The WA-7 (Dexter's Diner) figure is one of our favorites in the entire Star Wars "Saga" line. She looks great, defies gravity, and makes up hope that Hermione will get made one day. See why you need this action 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.

WA-7 (Dexter's Diner)

Q and A of the Day: Day 17

Posted by Paul | October 05, 2013 at 11:06 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 17.

You Are Not Alone!

Posted by Paul | October 05, 2013 at 10:45 PM ET |

It seems that our fellow collecting brothers in Spain are experiencing the same shipping woes from Amazon as the USA. Click through for JTA longtime reader PackoM for his recent experience.

  

Hasbro Fixes The Black Series 6" R2-D2 Dome Line Issue

Posted by Paul | October 05, 2013 at 10:43 AM ET |

It has always been perplexing to collectors when Hasbro corrects "insignificant" errors to enhance the figures they make while forgoing correcting major issues (the 2007-2011 Saga Legends 501st Legion Trooper's helmet immediately comes to mind). That being said, Hasbro has just corrected and important aesthetics issue. You know how the horizontal blue dome line on The Black Series 6" R2-D2 looked like something you would see on a vital signs monitor more than anything else? Well, they've fixed the issue. Click through for more.

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | October 05, 2013 at 07:31 AM ET |

Brian's Toys has a two very rare Vintage Star Wars pieces that is quintessential to every expanding collection, a 21-Back Boba Fett action figure and a Star Wars Millennium Falcon vehicle set.  Both items are AFA-graded.  Also new this week is brand new artwork from ACME Archives, featuring artists Jason Christman and Nick Scurfield.

Also important to note is that the eFX Collectibles Stormtrooper PCR helmet is due to arrive in the next week or two.  This will be a great item to pre-order to ensure you receive it before Halloween.

For more from this week's newsletter, visit Brian's Toys.

Brian's Toys

Review: Nikto (Jedi Knight) - SW [S - P1] - '02 #21

Posted by Paul | October 05, 2013 at 12:03 AM ET |

We return to our revisiting of some of the figures in the Star Wars "Saga" line. Today in our Research Droids Reviews we look at Fi-Ek Sirch before he had that name. Check out Nikto (Jedi Knight) instead. Don't forget to leave your feedback on these figures in our Disqus comments! So, 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 email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Nikto (Jedi Knight)

The Black Series 3.75 Inch Wave 2 - It's A Wrap!

Posted by Paul | October 04, 2013 at 08:41 PM ET |

That's a wrap! We wanted to say thanks to everyone who tuned into us to hear our thoughts and see our images in our Research Droids Reviews to get an early look at The Black Series 3.75" wave 2. There are definitely some gems and there are definitely some duds. Hopefully you were part of the long-winded discussions in our comments for each figure and have judged for yourself. Our readers have proven once again why JTA is the place to voice all sides of a debate! Now you know why they sometimes call us Jedi Temple Warchives instead! If you didn't have a chance to check any of them out yet, well, what are you waiting for? Dig in!

Found! Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights Toys R Us Exclusive Hits USA!

Posted by Paul | October 04, 2013 at 05:50 PM ET |

Found! Our friends at Yakface.com are reporting that the Battle Of Geonosis: Jedi Knights sets have been found in the USA! Click through for the complete report!.

Review: Stormtrooper - TBS - #13

Posted by Paul | October 04, 2013 at 06:24 AM ET |

The biggest disappointment of The Black Series second wave is the Stormtrooper. We explain why this is so in our Research Droids Reviews so be sure to check it out. Don't forget to leave your feedback on these figures in our Disqus comments! So, 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 email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Stormtrooper

Exclusive Version Long Gone, Now Regular Version Almost Gone Too!

Posted by Paul | October 03, 2013 at 06:16 PM ET |

Unbelievable! The Sideshow Exclusive version (that you've seen right here at JTA) sold out in a nanosecond, but now the Regular Version is almost completely gone too. If you want this fabulous set, you better act soon! Less than 25 units are available!

  

Battle Of Geonosis Multipacks Details!

Posted by Paul | October 03, 2013 at 06:11 PM ET |

Our friends at Yakface.com have complete details on the Toys R Us exclusive Battle Of Geonosis sets. This is an interesting development, because it leaked out that they should have been a general release item. Click through for more.

Review: 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper - TBS - #12

Posted by Paul | October 03, 2013 at 06:23 AM ET |

The 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper may be one of the biggest disappointments from Hasbro yet. Ironically enough, it has the potential to be the definitive version of this character is Hasbro works hard to get the missing paint operations completed (and giving the figure a new, smaller bucket. Will they follow through and ensure a running change is put into motion? You may want to hold off voting on this figure until we see if that does indeed happen or not. For now, see this confusing mess in our Research Droids Reviews as we talk about the figures in the second wave of The Black Series 3.75" line. Don't forget to leave your feedback on these figures in our Disqus comments! So, 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 email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper

Q and A of the Day: Day 16

Posted by Paul | October 02, 2013 at 08:43 PM ET |

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 16.

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | October 02, 2013 at 05:06 PM ET |

Get the latest release information from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store! You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

Big Bad Toy Store

Republic Gunship In Stock At ToysRUs.com!

Posted by Paul | October 02, 2013 at 02:24 PM ET |

Special thanks to JTA reader Andrew L. for letting us know that the Toys R Us exclusive Republic Gunship is in stock at ToysRUs.com!

Review: R2-D2 - TBS - #09

Posted by Paul | October 02, 2013 at 06:22 AM ET |

You may start feeling that the rest of The Black Series wave 2 is half-baked. R2-D2 almost falls into this category. See why in our Research Droids Reviews as we talk about the figures in the second wave of The Black Series 3.75" line. Don't forget to leave your feedback on these figures in our Disqus comments! So, 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 email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

R2-D2

Republic Gunship Arrivals More Widespread

Posted by Paul | October 02, 2013 at 06:19 AM ET |

JTA reader Andrew let's us know that the Republic Gunship has hit it's area. It's certainly moving eastward. Click through for the proof.

Review: Luminara Unduli - TBS - #11

Posted by Paul | October 01, 2013 at 08:27 AM ET |

The all-new Luminara Unduli action figure is deceitfully beautiful. She looks absolutely fantastic but once you have her in your hands you'll find that she doesn't do what you want her to do. We swear this isn't chauvinism. See for yourself in our Research Droids Reviews as we talk about the figures in the second wave of The Black Series 3.75" line. Don't forget to leave your feedback on these figures in our Disqus comments! So, 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 email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Luminara Unduli

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