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Next up from wave 2 of The Black Series 40th anniversary line is our Visual Guide of Artoo-detoo (R2-D2) (Dagobah). Click below for our full Visual Guide page. You can also get the full breakdown of this figure right here in our complete review.

Let’s continue to look at The Black Series 40th anniversary with a Visual Guide update of the Rebel Soldier (Hoth) figure. Click below for our full Visual Guide page. Also check out our full review of this figure right here.

The Black Series 40th anniversary Visual Guide gets an update tonight, featuring Luke Skywalker (Snowspeeder). Click below to check out the full Visual Guide. Don’t forget to also stop by and check out our full review.

Itching to get ahold of the TBS 6-Inch The Child figure? tunghori now has him listed in his eBay store. Thanks to JTA reader Sjefke for the alert!

The latest release from Igloo celebrates 40 years of The Empire Strikes Back with a special-edition Playmate Pal arriving in 7QT fashion (9-can cooler) with the iconic tent-top design. This is now available to pre-order for $39.99 while supplies last.

If you are thinking about buying this, don’t think too much longer! There’s only a few hundred left! Click through for the latest update!

Update: They are now officially sold out!

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It’s time to start the next 100 cards! The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Royal Guard (#101) and Captain Rex (#101). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

The unique Star Wars Living set featuring weekly cards with the artwork of Kris Penix hit a milestone this week as they rounded out the first 100 cards. Today’s the last day to pick up Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We’ve put together a 100-card gallery to showcase a birds-eye view of this great set. Click through for the full gallery!

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PSWCS.org, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS), is excited to announce their 10^th charity medallion in support of Valhalla Veteran’s Services.

Click through for complete details and how to order…

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Check out the latest update from JTA sponsor New Zealand Mint…

The menacing Death Trooper features on the third coin in New Zealand Mint’s officially licensed Guards of the Empire Silver Coin Collection. The first two releases featured the Stormtrooper and the Clone Trooper. Who will be next?

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The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Obi-Wan Kenobi (#99) and Luke Skywalker (#100). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

Also available this week are 10″x14″ fine art prints of the first 5 cards from the set featuring ultra-high-resolution scans of original artwork by Kris Penix.

It’s not a huge discount, but the TVC AT-ST Raider is listed at a clearance price of $67.99 on Bestbuy.com. Thanks to JTA reader Moshe for the alert!

Hot Toys opens up their The Clone Wars Sixth Scale line with Captain Rex. Click through for the full specs and gallery!

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JTA reader Ty checks in to share his Mattel The Child plush find at his local Austin, TX Walmart. Thanks for the report, Ty! Let us know in the comments other places this can be found.

Head over and check out the latest weekly newsletter from Brian’s Toys…

Mandalorian Figures, Mandalorian Helmet, and 40th Anniversary ESB Wave 1 Just Arrived!  Also added some must have AFA vintage Star Wars items!

The next two cards from the weekly Topps Star Wars Living Set are now out. Featuring the iconic blue starfield and the impressive artwork of Kris Penix, check out Hera Syndulla (#97) and Jabba the Hutt (#98). Each Tuesday, two new cards will be released and be only available for one week. Click here to view the entire Star Wars Living archive, including individual print runs.

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shopDisney was having some site issues earlier, but (so far) it seems to be up and running now. Make sure to stop by and check out their newly added items, including their Imperial Probe Droid The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Die Cast figure. And, if you are into their special edition Disney items, they also have their exclusive Star Wars Day Key available.

Hot Toys posted on their social media today a nice tease indicating the imminent announcements of The Clone Wars figures! Will we finally get an Ahsoka?

The final season of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars has fans elated around the world. Now, Hot Toys will continue to build up the excitement for Star Wars fans and introduce highly detailed collectible figures from this hit animated series! Stay on the lookout, there are more surprises coming.

JTA sponsor Brian’s Toys is having their May The 4th Sale. Stop by to take advantage of their 20% off sitewide sale.

Happy May the 4th from Brian’s Toys!  Save big today on Star Wars items with 20% off of the www.brianstoys.com website. Hurry as the 20% off sale will only last today!

Hot Toys is re-releasing their The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader figure in all-new gorgeous 40th Anniversary Collection packaging as part of their The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Collection. Click through for the full specs and gallery…

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Hot Toys is celebrating Star Wars Day with the debut of The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Collection! Their first release is Boba Fett featured in Vintage Kenner style paint applications. The line also sports some amazing retro-style packaging to showcase the figure. Click through for a complete look!

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GameStop.com has listed their upcoming exclusive The Black Series Jedi: Fallen Order Purge Stormtrooper. It’s not yet available to pre-order, but click here for the product page.

Check out the latest episode of Galaxy of Adventures: The First Order vs. The Resistance over on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel.

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Hasbro Pulse is gearing up for their next Fans’ Choice poll. This time, fans will be voting for which figure to bring back in The Black Series Archive collection. Click here for details.

Starting today, the Disney+ homepage carousel will feature Star Wars concept art from the legendary Ralph McQuarrie from his 1975 painting of the droids in the desert. For the first time, fans will be able to navigate to a dedicated brand page directly from carousel art. Once immersed in the Star Wars brand page fans will be treated to an adaption of character art from the Star Wars Celebration 2019 commemorative mural by Jason Palmer and other celebrated artists.

The concept art takeover continues on May the 4^th with each film and series’ artwork updated to feature its original concept paintings. Click through for more details and a sneak peek at some of the other Concept Art!

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