With not much news coming out this week, we have had the time to play catch up on our Visual Guides. In the next few nights you can expect some updates to our POTF2 and Episode 1 Guides. However, tonight we have yet another update to our Rebel Storm Miniatures Guide, with the addition of 6 more characters. Click on the images below to check them out, and as always, make sure to check out the guide to see their accompanying Stats Cards.

     
     
     

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     We have yet another small update tonight for our Rebel Storm Miniatures Guide. This time we have added Obi Wan, and his one time friend and mentor Darth Vader. Click on the images below to check them out, make sure to head on over to the guides to check out their stats cards:

     

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    Hyperspace snuck in an update to their Before The Helmet picture series before they went on Holiday break last week. With this update we get our first look at Darth Sidious, albeit in Holograph form.
    After you check out the pic (obviously you have to be a Hyperspace Member to see it), head on over to our Forums in the Spoilers Section to Discuss the Before The Helmet pics.
    A word of Caution, Spoilers Ahead!

     Today we have updated the Rebel Storm Miniatures Guide with 6 more characters. The 3 Imperial Stormtroopers, Stromtrooper Officer, Quarren Assassin, and Wampa have been added. Make sure to check out the guide to see their accompanying Stats Cards.

           
           

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     Brianstoys.com has posted their latest newsletter:
     We have Basic OTC figures back in stock and a shipment of AFA graded figures also arrived including a few basic figures and a selection of OTC Classic figures. OTC 12" Boba Fett is also back in stock for $99.99. The exclusive DVD Commemorative Sets are also back in stock.
     New vintage in this week includes a collection of AFA graded Japanese Poppy figures including Boba Fett, C-3PO, Death Star Droid, Han Solo and
R5-D4. We also received a nice set of boxed 12" Dolls in varying conditions form MISB C-7 to MIB C-6. The figures included are C-3PO, Stormtrooper,
Ben Kenobi, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. Also included was a 12" R2-D2 AFA 80.

     Our friends over at MaxRebo.org are having a contest for this Holiday Season. With the big prize being the Holiday Jawa set, you might want to head on over and check it out!

     Continuing our onslaught of new guides, we have opened a guide to help vintage collectors make a little sense of the hundreds of available styles of vintage carded figures. While this guide doesn't show all of the possible variations for each card, it does show all available US and Trilogo versions that each figure was released on.
     With the addition of this guide, we also made a slight change to our navigation menu. The vintage link has now be sub-divided so you can click through to either our loose guide or our MOC guide. You will also find a quick-link at the top of each guide that will take you to its loose/MOC companion guide.
     A special thanks to Rik Biel for all of his contributions to the guide from his personal collection!

     StarWarsShop.com has added a new item to their Exclusives section. A vintage styled Action Figure Display Diorama . The back drop is 2-sided, and for Vintage buffs, if you look closely, you will recognize that there are 2 pieces that are very familiar. The base is made up of pieces that are similar to the vintage playsets "Land of the Jawas", and the "Creature Cantina".
     Also of note, the description points out that this is the first of 6 dioramas, so keep your eyes open for future items.

     Good things come during the holidays and this week we've decided to give a little extra this year! Today, the LEGO Visual Guide is officially open!! It can be found under the "Other Lines" menu and starts off with over 40 different LEGO sets. We'll be brining you many more over the upcoming months as we strive to fill in the holes! Enjoy the LEGO Visual Guide, and from what I hear, the gift giving will continue on later this week!

    Gentle Giant was very good to a select 200 people on their holiday card list and sent out a limited edition Silver Sandtrooper mini-bust with a gold plated pauldron and backpack! This 200 of a kind piece will be the envy of all those who can only look at the pictures and dream that one day they will be lucky enough to come across one for themselves! Check out the articles at RebelScum and Galactic Hunter to see all the great images of this fine piece of artwork!

    Hello from ToyFellas.com, We received some new items from Marvel and The Lord of the Rings including Marvel Legends Series 8 and The Fellowship of the Ring Asst 4 figures! Head on over and place you order now!

     Entertainment Earth now has the brand new Koto Chewbacca Model Kit up for pre-order...head on over and order up one of these cool model kits of Revenge of the Sith's finest star's!

    The Official Site has all sorts of information rolling in about the events we can expect at Celebration III. A few days ago they told us about the Fan CLub presence and now we have information about Frank D'Iorio's diorama room where fans can help build a Death Star diorama!
    The Official Site had also released information about events for all of you who love to make and display your very own Star Wars costumes...just click the links above to read all about each of these cool events!

    The remaining animated figures from the Cartoon Network micro-series are posted in the Clone Wars Visual Guides! Tonight the ARC trooper and the red, blue and yellow CLone Troopers have all been added!
    Don't forget to stop by Alliance Collectibles to pick up this set of figures and much more for the holiday season and beyond!

  

  

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    They're back! The animated figures from the Cartoon Network micro-series are here for a 3rd round and we have the images for you! Tonight we are starting off with General Grievous and a roughed up Anakin Skywalker fresh after his impressive battle with Asajj Ventress. Check them out by clicking on the thumbnails below or visiting the Clone Wars Visual Guides!
    We have also added the 2005 Asajj Ventress, Durge, Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi which have all been re-released on the new 2005 card.
    Alliance Collectibles has the whole line is stock, so head on over and treat yourself to some holiday joy by picking up a set. Check back tomorrow for more images in the Visual Guides!

  

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     The time has finally come. The conclusion for the Star Wars Saga is upon us and now the Visual Guide to let you know what collectibles will be on tap for the Revenge of the Sith is open and ready for viewing. The ROTS Visual Guide only contains information that we have been able to confirm to date, so keep checking back for more additions to the lists and images on a regular basis!

     The German based internet site StarconstruX has updated its site. In this final update there are 6 new figures: Bounty Hunters from "The Empire Strikes Back" made by Harald Flügge. StarconstruX wishes to all its fans Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

     Brianstoys.com has posted their latest newsletter:
     Hot off the delivery truck, the fabulous Animated series 3 figures are now in stock including the infamous General Grievous! Along with this deadly Jedi assassin comes a brawnier battle torn Anakin Skywalker, a clone wars captain ARC Trooper and 2 new clone troopers in red, blue and yellow. The wave 1 and wave 2 characters Asajj, Mace and Obi-Wan are also being released in 2nd packaging. All of the currently available Clone Wars Animated Maquettes, including Asajj Ventress, ARC Trooper, Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi, are now in stock at $79.99 each with the exception of Yoda priced at only $59.99.
     Great new Master Replica's just arrived this week including SW Luke ESB F/X Saber, Luke Jedi Elite Saber the AT-AT and the LOTR Sauron's One Ring replica!
     New OTC Galactic Heroes just in stock as well! The Luke Jedi and Gamorrean Guard pack, the Skiff Guard and Lando Skiff and the Jawa and Tusken Raider 2-packs are all available for $11.99 each or get the set of 3 for only $29.99. More OTC basic back in stock, and we are now offering 3 new case assortments of OTC Classic figures.
     To check out the entire newsletter, click HERE.

    Our favorite little scavengers have gotten into the holiday spirit and decided to give away some Jedi Training Remotes and other gifts...they even decided to decorate the Lars/Skywalker farm! Check out the 2004 Holiday Edition figure by clicking on the thumbs below or heading over to the OTC Visual Guides!
    Your source for this years holiday joy is Alliance Collectibles so head on over and place your order for the festive Jawas...and while you are in the mood for bright holiday colors, don't forget to pick up the entire set of the 3rd wave of Clone Wars Animated Figures!!

  

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    There are still a few eBay Exclusive Jedi Force X-Wings available and this is one great gift that any Star Wars collector would want. The ship comes complete with a full array of sound effects and engines that light up when the ship takes off to help aide the imagination of anyone sending Luke and R2 off to battle. And, for those times when your favorite droid and farm boy need a rest, just lower the landing gear, lock it into place and wheel it into the docking bay!
    Included with the X-Wing are Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 figures. Luke comes with a removable helmet and his light-up blue lightsaber. R2-D2 comes equipped with a few tools that can be found by pressing the proper button on the little guys front panel and, when you lower him into his compartment, he beeps and whistles with all the eagerness an astromech could possibly have!
    The eBay Exclusive Jedi Force X-Wing not only comes in a clearly marked "Exclusive" box, but it also has a unique color scheme that will identify this as a special ship for those who love to open their toys! So head on over to eBay and use the "Buy It Now" feature to order yours before they slip through your fingers. (If you place your order by the end of the day, it will even arrive before Christmas!) And, don't forget to stop by our forums in the Jedi Temple War Room and let us know what you think of this cool new line!

  
  

    Action-HQ.com – bringing the Best to you FIRST with NEW Star Wars Animated Figures, AVP Snap Kit Figures, Star Trek Ships (Japan), Metal Gear Solid 2 Trading Figures and lots more!
Available NOW:

Star Wars Animated Grevious, Anakin, ARC Trooper and Clone Troopers (various colors)!

Star Wars 20 inch Electronic Darth Vader Battle Buddy, exclusive to Australia only!
    Lots of HOT stuff coming daily to warm up your hand with during the holidays at Action-HQ.com!

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     An Entertainment Earth Hasbro Star Wars Exclusive! Inspired by the artwork of renowned concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, this limited Holiday Edition set is the third in a series and features two 3 3/4-inch exclusive Jawa figures with colorful eyes standing on a holiday base with holiday scenery, gift accessories, and includes a holiday greeting card with envelope!
     And...all of your favorite characters from Star Wars are brought to life in a new cool chunky style! Each Galactic Heroe figure stands approximately 2-inches tall and is easy to stand! This wave includes 12 individually packaged figure 2-packs loosely based on the "A New Hope" theme including Jawa/Tusken Raider, Lando Skiff Guard Disguise/Skiff Guard, Luke Skywalker Jedi/Gamorrean Guard, Boba Fett/Dengar, IG-88/Zuckuss and Bossk/4-LOM!

    Hello and Happy Holidays from ToyFellas.com, New In Stock:

    We received some new items this week from LOTR, Star Wars & Transformers lines.
   LOTR Armies of Middle Earth Wave 6

Army of the Dead $19.99

Attack at Amom-Hen $7.99

Mordor Orcs $15.99

Prologue Elves $15.99
   Palisades Toys

Soundwave Transformers 6" Statue $49.99
   Star Wars

Gentle Giants Studios Gamorrean Guard Mini Bust $44.99

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     Action-HQ has sent over some Hi-Res, carded images of the next wave of Clone Wars Animated figures. To check them out, click on the thumbnails below:

           
           
  

     Today we have updated the Rebel Storm Miniatures Guide with 7 more characters. The Wookiee Soldier, Imperial Officer, Bespin Guard, Duros Mercenary, Jawa, Tusken Raider, and the Twi'lek Scoundrel have been added. Make sure to check out the guide to see their accompanying Stats Cards.

  
  
  

     Entertainment Earth has both the Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise Mini Bust and Darth Vader 1:6 Scale Statue up for pre-order...head on over and reserve yours today for that hard to buy for Star Wars fan that has everything!

     Gentle Giant has some great new products coming out this May that you won't want to miss out on!
     For starters, the Leia in Boushh Disguise that was showcased at Wizard World Chicago is now official with pictures and all...standing 6-1/2" tall she comes with interchangeable heads and arms! Also, just in time for the birth of the most awesome Sith Lord ever, a 14" Darth Vader statue will be searching for ways to enter your collection! Click the thumbs below to read more about them and see the close up images.

  

     Celebration III will be featuring a Star Wars Collectors' Show this time around that will include some of the strangest collectibles around...not to mention Gus Lopez's collection will be on display too...check out what this weird, wacky portion of Celebration III is all about over at the Official Site

     Check out the Official Site for one of the tastiest promotions to date!
     As next year's premiere of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith rapidly approaches, Masterfoods USA is preparing for its own premiere of dark chocolate M&M'S® Brand Candies and a promotion dubbed "The Star Wars M-Pire." As an official promotional partner for the May 19, 2005 release of the final Star Wars film, Masterfoods USA will engage fans with the ultimate inter-galactic adventure. The M&Ms will be packages in 72 different wrappers the will show the loveable M&Ms in a variety of scenes and contain "Galactic Gossip" under the wrapper...read more at Official Site

    We start a new Jedi Temple Poll today, and the new questions is, "Should Episode III figures be a line by themselves, or should they be mixed with figures from other movies"?
    With the results from the last poll in, we find that the Jar Jar hating still continues. The last poll asked, "Who do you think will be the first Jedi to die in Episode 3"? This time we got over 200 votes in, and it was a landslide, people want to see Jar Jar go, even over caring what Jedi gets wiped out first. Poor Jar Jar!

Jar Jar Binks - 81 Votes

Mace Windu - 52 Votes

Shaak Ti - 40 Votes

Saesee Tiin - 32 Votes

Plo Koon - 27 Votes

Ashla of the Bear Clan - 5 Votes

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    Forum member Orlandu_Xian pointed out that he has found some new Star Wars merchandise at a store named Hot Topic. With that info in hand I did a quick look on their website and found that they have quite a selection of merchandise for sale. They offer a lot of character shirts, stickers, and other items.
    To check out their online store, click on their banner below. Thanks to Orlandu_Xian for pointing out his find to us!

    StarWars.com announced a new Star Wars product, Star Wars Blinds! # Day Blinds has secured the license to create, for the first time, "your favorite Star Wars moments emblazoned on custom window coverings".
    If you have a collection room, this is sure to perk your interest! There are dozens of images to choose from, all from the currently released episodes, with E3 images scheduled to be released in April 2005. To check out the article at StarWars.com click HERE, to go directly to 3 Day Blinds click on the image below:

     Brianstoys.com has posted their latest newsletter:
     The 2004 Holiday Jawa now in stock for only $24.99! Other great OTC items available now include the Exclusive Sandcrawler, Classic C-3PO AFA, Classic 12" Chewbacca, and the new Jedi Council 3 and Jedi Council 4 both only $39.99 each.
     More OTC Basic figures now back in stock including the Cloud Car Pilot, Dannik Jericko, Feltipern Trevagg, Lando Skiff, Lobot, Myo, Pablo Jill C-7/8, Queen Amidala, Rabe, Sandtrooper, Sly Moore and Yarua.
     Other Star Wars items featured this week include the Clone Wars 3 ¾” Asajj Ventress, ARC Trooper, Super Poseable Clone Trooper, the Saga Complete set of 126 Figures with no duplicates or the complete set of + Jorg Sacul and Silver Boba Fett for a few dollars more.
     To check out the entire newsletter, click HERE.

     It's back, and this time it is sure to go...the Episode III Anakin Skywalker on the red blister that otherstuff_ac has up for auction! This time, there is no reserve, so it is sure to fly off to the house of some very luck winner...check it out by clicking on the Anakin below!

  

    Hello from ToyFellas.com, New In Stock:

    From Gentle Giants Studios Gamorrean Guard Mini Bust $44.99. Remember our discounts until 12/12/04.

10% off all orders $30.00 or more.

15% off all orders $60.00 or more.

20% off all orders $100.00 or more.

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     IN STOCK! You've fantasized about her for years! Now you can own your very own limited edition Slave Leia Cold Cast Statue from the Attakus Collection! This Princess Leia as Jabba's Prisoner Statue stands 8-inches tall and is made of high quality cold-cast porcelain. Limited to 1500 pieces worldwide!

    If you are a fan of video games, and have an X-Box, then most certainly many of you are right not delving deep into the game, Knights Of The Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. The sequel to the award winning original, Knights Of The Old Republic, was just released December 6th and has been praised by Raymond Padilla over at GameSpy.com.
    KOTOR2 takes place 5 years after the original, and you start off as a Jedi that has lost his way from the Force. Ultimately, the decisions you make in the game will lead you either to find the light side of the Force, or become an agent of evil, and join the Dark Side. To check out the review over at GameSpy.com, click HERE.

    Hyperspace has updated tonight with another pic from the Before The Helmet Series, this one titled "Choice Astromech".
    With this update we get a glimpse at Obi Wans new astromech, R4-G9. After you check out the pic (obviously you have to be a Hyperspace Member to see it), head on over to our Forums in the Spoilers Section to Discuss the Before The Helmet pics.
    A word of Caution, Spoilers Ahead!

       Hot on the heels of the Clone Strike Release, Wizards releases yet another Miniatures Campaign. The Hunt Within: Valance's Tale: Part 2 is todays Campaign. As some who follow EU, you may have heard of the Character Valance, an ex-Stormie, that is horribly disfigured. His disfigurement leads him to hate artificial life forms. To check out the update, and how to play the scenario, click on the image below:

     Also, they have issued Jedi Counseling 54, with some Q&A for the Miniatures included in the update. To check it out, click HERE.

    Over the last couple days, StarWars.com has offered up a slew of updates.
    First off, following up on the news of the release of the Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 DVD, the Official Site has updated their Hyperspace content with a series of screenshots from the next round of Clone Wars Animated Shorts. This March, Cartoon Network will be airing 5 more, 12 minute episodes of the Clone Wars Cartoon, and this round promises to run right up to the events of Episode 3.
    Some screenshots of note are, Anakins new look, the Invisible Hand, a collage of Obi Wan, and the new Clone Trooper look. Obviously you need to be a Hyperspace member to check out these images. If you are click HERE.
    Next Up, Lucas Arts is offering a free 14 day test run for Star Wars: Galaxies. When you pick up the latest edition of the Insider off the newsstands, you will find the installation disk needed for the trial run. If you ever wanted to try the game out, but, didn't want to put down the cash, here is your chance to take a look at it:


    Finally, they released info on the next character from the Kotobukiya Vinyl Model line. Next up will be the mighty Chewbacca. Chewie will be fully painted, and once assembled will stand 15" tall. Make sure to look for him to be released March 23rd, with a price tag of $99.99.

     On March 23, 2005 the Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 1 DVD will be released just in time to catch the first 20 episodes once again before diving into the 3rd series just a few days later!

     The Latest from CollectorsGalleryOnline.com:

     "2004 Holiday Edition Jawas, Rubies Yoda bust, OTC Mos Eisley cantina #2; vintage Star Wars model kits include lighted Millenium Falcon, Jedi R2-D2, Yoda on Dagobah, Hoth rebel base, Jedi Falcon; Clone Wars animated Yoda & Clone trooper figures & more just added. Click here."

     ActionFigure.com has come across the shipping list that Hasbro UK offered up to thier retilers over the pond...it gives general ship dates (not release dates) for items ranging from the Basic Figures, to Ships, Lightsabers, Attacktix and more. Click here to see what the UK has in store for 2005!

     This 17-inch Han Solo figure is the most film-accurate representation of the outlaw-smuggler ever produced! Sideshow's skilled artists have studied reference from Lucasfilm's vast archives in order to bring you a Harrison Ford as Han Solo collectible that's more than a figure...it's a work of art! This 1:4 scale museum quality mixed-media figure is composed of polystone, metal, and expertly tailored clothing.
     Also, if you have not gotten it yet, don't miss out on the chance to relive the thrill of Star Wars with this awesome SW Original Trilogy Jawa Sandcrawler! Jawa action figures can ride in the opening cockpit, open the door and slide the storage chamber open, and raise and lower the droid elevator when the Jawas find new "acquisitions"! This cool vehicle even comes with two Jawas and the droid RA-7!

     The 2005 Star Wars Line of the OTC Visual Guides has been updated with more images of some of the recarded figures that we'll see to fill in the time gap between now and the ROTS figures. Click the thumbnails below of head on over to the 2005 Section of the OTC Visual Guides to check them out.
     Don't forget, Alliance Collectibles has a whole bunch of stuff on your holiday shopping list in stock, so head on over and forget about all that mall traffic as you place your order from the tranquility of your desktop!


 

 

     If you have been following WOTC Star Wars Miniatures, then you are probably aware that the second expansion set, Clone Strike, has been released.
     The WOTC Miniatures Site has updated with their Picture Gallery for the newest set. The set consists of 12 Very Rare minis, 18 Rares, 14 Uncommon, and 16 Commons. They have also added their Set list, which contains spin around views of 9 of the minis. To check out the Set List, click on the general below:

     JUST A FEW LEFT! Star Wars: Clone Wars has been a huge sensation on Cartoon Network, and Star Wars collectors can now enjoy a series of maquettes (statues) based upon the animated versions of Star Wars: Clone Wars characters! This fourth maquette is the Clone Wars Arc Trooper Captain Maquette ! This maquette is made of a porcelain/resin blend, stands approximately 7-inches tall, and is a limited edition of 2,500 pieces worldwide!

     Brianstoys.com has posted their latest newsletter:
     Just in stock the 4th in the Clone Wars animated series Maquettes, the ARC Trooper Captain for only $79.99. Also new is a carded Kubrick Holographic Leia, Playschool Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and
C-3PO & R2-D2. The Holiday Jawa is now available for Pre-Order and should arrive next week.
     14 OTC Basic figures are back in stock and featured along with lots of other great Star Wars items including EP1 carded Sio Bibble, TC-14 and R2-B1. POTF Freeze Frame figures Biggs Darklighter, Captain Piet and
Boba Fett along with POTJ Sandtrooper, Scout Trooper and Battle Droid Security are also featured.
     For vintage we have a new Carded ESB Death Star Droid C-8 in stock as well as 6 SW AFA Graded figures including Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Leia to name a few.
     To check out the entire newsletter, click HERE.

     Hasbro.com and StarWars.com have both updated today with information, and pics of the upcoming Episode III preview figures, and the Episode III preview vehicle that will be released in February, 2005.
     The 4 preview figures are General Grievous, Tion Medon, R4-G9, and a Wookie Warrior. The vehicle is Anakin Skywalkers Eta-2 Jedi Starfighter. There are different pictures and descriptions on both sites, however, if you are spoiler sensitive, be very careful! Click on the image of the General to check out the Hasbro Site, and click on Anakins Starfighter to check out StarWars.com's news release.
     Also, make sure to head on over to our Forums, and tell us what you think of these new figures!! These figures are looking good, and lets hope they are signs of things to come! To sign up for our forums, click HERE!

  

     Yep, it is true, the OTC Slave I Boba Fett missing jet-pack missile arrived in my mailbox today and now the vehicle is complete! Hasbro really came through in correcting this error this time around! If you wrote to them to let them know you bought a Slave I with a missile-less Fett, it is now time to start checking your mailbox for that early holiday gift!

     We have gotten in some info on the release schedule for Hasbro's first couple of assortments of Episode III action figures. As was announced by StarWars.com, the release date for all Episode 3 merchandise is April 2, 2005. The list we have been sent reflects that. Also, of interest is the release date for the Preview figures:

EP3 Sneak Preview Figures: February 2, 2005

EP3 Coll. 1 Ratio 1 & 2 Figures: April 2, 2005

EP3 Coll. 2 Ratio 1 Figures: April 2, 2005

EP3 Coll. 2 Ratio 2 Figures: April 6, 2005

     From the looks of it, 3 waves of figures will hit on April 2nd, with the release of Collection 1 Ratio 1, Collection 1 Ratio 2 Figures, and Collection 2 Ratio 1 figures. There will be a 4th wave (Collection 2 Ratio 2 figures) that will hit on April 6th. What will be in those waves, we do not know yet, but, we will let you know as soon as we get the info in.

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    Hello from ToyFellas.com, New In Stock:

       ARC Trooper Captain Maquette $75.99
       VOTC FIGURES $10.99 & UP.
       LOTR Trilogy Figures In Stock
    Also, keep your eyes open for the Muppets, Series 9 coming soon!

     ACPin has come through with 3 more custom Lego creations:

     Rescue Mission – The protocol droid C3-PO seeks out Han to inform him that Luke has not returned to the base. To find his friend, Han sets out on a Tauntaun in the Hoth's snowy wastes, heedless of the dropping temperatures, which is likely to kill him..

     Command Center – The nerve center of Echo Base was its darkened command center where alliance scanner operators carefully monitored incoming data from the scattered sensors placed by Rebel scouts in the Hoth wilderness.

     RHAAT – The Republic Heavy Armored Artillery Tank was one of the first in the series of larger and more imposing armored vehicles that the Grand Army of the Republic built as a much more versatile craft to overcome the immense firepower of the Separatist ground vehicles.