The movie releases are now well behind us; the DVD hype is still in its prime but the toy factory is still turning at full force. Star Wars is getting a lot more attention on a much broader scale than ever before. One testimony to this is The Art of Star Wars exhibition that is taking place in Singapore through April 3, 2006 and JTA is there to cover the event. Hop on over to check out our exhibition coverage by our Bothan spy David Guivant and with some photo help from the fine folks over at www.StarWars.sg.
     More images and stories are to come, so be sure to check back on a regular basis. Enjoy!

     Today we get back to filling out some of the Galactic Heroes line in the Young Kids Visual Guide. In 2004 we saw a few very nice themed waves that spanned the Saga...the wave we've added today is from the Attack of the Clones and includes all of your favorites!

 

 

 

     Code 3 Collectibles still has their free shipping offer open to all orders of $100 or more! Hurry by and place your order before December 23 to take advantage of the offer!

     R2DToys has the following items arriving next week...the Gentle Giant Luminara Unduli & Barriss Offee Maquette, Hasbro basic figures up to #68, Hasbro Transformers, Kubrick series 5 and older hard to find items from our US warehouse like the Attakus Royal Guards, Obi Wan Kenobi .45 weathered mini lightsabers & Compulsion Gallery droids...just to mention a few !

     Have you got the flair for writing or just wanted to give a short story a try one day? Well, now is the time to break out the quill because Sideshow Collectibles is giving away a $450 gift certificate good for and a choice of one of four awesome highly sought Sideshow sculpts! What's the trick...you need to write your price of fiction in 500 words or less. Read the rules and juicy details right here!!

     Our friend over at TF2005.com have some images of a 5th Star Wars Transformer...Darth Maul! He transforms himself in to his Sith Infiltrator and you can see all the images by clicking here. Thanks to Joe for the heads up!

 

     Our pals at MouseDroid.com have come across some very interesting footage from The Return of the Jedi that raises a few questions. Head on over to see it, but by December 1 it will be taken down due to size and to avoid any, shall we say "Luscasfilm" complications.

     Get them while they are hot! Alliance Collectibles just got in the Battle of Carkoon wave of the brand new Saga Collection figures! Not due to hit retail until 2006 this are sure to go fast so stop in now and place your order while you still can!
     While there, check out the brand new $5.99 or less clearance page full of great basic figures from the Clone Wars, Saga and even Revenge of the Sith! Check back often as it will be updated regularly!
     And...don't forget last date for ordering to guarantee Christmas delivery in the U.S. is December 18. Stop in Alliance Collectibles now...We specialize in brining you new Star Wars figures first!

     Another addition to the LEGO Visual Guide today includes a blast from the past with the 2002 UCS Naboo Starfighter. This is the one UCS set everyone could afford and is the smallest in the series at just 187 pieces! Click below and check it out!

     R2DToys writes in to let you know that the Gentle Giant Anakin Skywalker Clone Wars maquette is now shipping and that they have the first wave of the 2006 Saga Collection in stock! They also got in a whole shipment worth of goodies from the Saga, Clone Wars, OTC and Unleashed lines! Head over now and click here to read the entire R2D Toys Newsletter!

     Star Wars Action News Podcast's newest episode is up and ready to listen to! Rather than follow the trend to look ahead to 2006, Star Wars Action News has decided to lead by having the first Year In Review show yet, aired still in November! The first in a series of shows, Star Wars Action News looks back at the first quarter of 2005. Hindsight may not always be 20/20 but with some perspective a year's worth of collecting can be looked at and laughed about. Head on over to reviewstarwars.com to catch all the latest!

     One of the Younglings in the Star Wars collecting world has sent in his collection to share. It's clear from looking at Danny's really cool collection he is well on his way to leaving the Youngling behind and becoming a collection Padawan and much more! Send your collection photos to collections@jeditemplearchives.com to have your collection featured here at JTA!

 

     Today we round out the Revenge LEGO Visual Guide with the addition of the Target Exclusive set #7283 Ultimate Space Battle. The set contains vehicles that we saw in some previous ROTS building sets, but it also includes a bonus Obi-Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter. Take a closer look by clicking below!

 

 

     This in from our good pals over at Sandtroopers:
     We have less than 24 hours left in our promotion with Sideshow Collectibles and a winner will be selected tomorrow! If you were not at Celebration III and have not had a chance to see this amazing work in person, you just might have a new favorite piece. We'd like to thank the people at Sideshow for offering this exclusively to our forum members and look forward to doing future work with them to promote such fantastic quality and craftsmanship. United We Find Troopers, the sand is almost run out on this fantastic promotion so if you are not a registered member, the clock is ticking.

     Hyperspace Japan has some great images of the latest wave of Kubricks that include Yoda, Jedi Luke, Slave Leia, Admiral Ackbar, Death Star Gunner and Snaggletooth...the chases this time around...Han Solo, the Blue Snag and Ponda Boba. Check them out by clicking the images below:

 

     Wedge Antilles should be showing up on your doorsteps just about now and today he's added to the OTC Visual Guide. Complete with his blaster and helmet this is the version of Wedge that most collectors have been waiting for. Those of you who ordered him from the Star Wars Shop also get a nifty Wedge trading card. Click below for a closer look.

     Michelle Graham from London sends her POTF2 X-Wing repaint and the new larger wing TIE fighter with upgraded laser turrets to add to the Customs Corner! Check them out by clicking the thumbnails below!
     Have customs to share? Send them in to customs@jeditemplearchives.com and join the fun!

 

     Brianstoys.com weekly newsletter is out and full of great stuff and a super holiday sale! The sale includes items from Hasbro, Kotobukiya, Master Replicas, M&Ms and more! Check out the whole newsletter and all the info on the sale right here!

     If you've gotten a package from the StarWarsShop lately you know that in 2006 there will be a whole new line of "Star Wars Forever" merchandise and 4 different Lucas family figures...if not...here are some scans so you can see what it is all about!

 

     The Wal*Mart exclusive Commemorative Episode III DVD Collection is now complete with the addition of the Clone Trooper Pack. These are the clones that have limited articulation, but the color scheme is brand new! Check them out by clicking below or by visiting the ROTS Visual Guide.

 

     The Wal*Mart exclusive Commemorative Episode III DVD Collection is one step further to being complete with the addition of the Jedi pack. Check them out by clicking below or by visiting the ROTS Visual Guide. Check back for the addition of the clones next!

 
 

     Vicman Fett does it again...this time we see images of his custom Mace Windu Jedi Starfighter...unfortunately, some "boy" on Kamino sabotaged it on one of Mace's trips there and it never quite made it into the movie.
     Have customs to share? Send them in to customs@jeditemplearchives.com and join the fun!

 

     The internet exclusive Wedge Antilles is shipping and showing up on doorsteps at this very moment! The Star Wars Shop is all sold out, but if you missed out on ordering one, just head on over to Entertainment Earth and they've got ya covered!

     Well, it seems that the Holiday Darth Vader figure may not be delayed after all. JTA reader Joe wrote in with this response from the Star Wars Shop:
     The Jan shipping date applies to new orders only. Yours is still scheduled to ship on Dec 9. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.. Thanks for the update Joe!

     Master Replicas is having a huge sale to kick off the holiday season starting today at 9am Pacific time! The sale includes reduced prices on scaled replicas, Limited Editions and Studio Scale items...many include free shipping on top of the discounts! Click here to head on over to Master Replicas and enjoy the sale!

     Another one of our fellow Turkish readers, Tuncer Sahinci sent us photos to share of his collection and they are on display in the Collector's Room! Send your collection photos to collections@jeditemplearchives.com to have your collection featured here at JTA!

 

     Azad Elden from Turkey has sent in photos of his collection...from books to posters to toys he's got it all! Click below to check it out. You can send your collection photos in to collections@jeditemplearchives.com if you'd like your collection featured here at JTA!

 

     R2DToys writes in to let you know that the UK Exclusive Chrome Yoda and Darth Sidious scaled replicas from Master Replicas are in and shipping...at just £29 ($49 USD) you don't want to miss out on this exclusive! Click here to order now!

     Hasbro confirms today that there will be a total of 12 different mini holographic figure pack-ins that will be randomly placed with the basic line. Want to know the full list? Read the article right here at Hasbro.

     Just when you thought that this years Holiday Darth Vader figure could not get any worse it has. On top of it being arguably the ugliest figure ever made, it has now been delayed until after the holidays. Way to go guys! Ahhh...it's all right, it is one thing you won't mind not seeing under the tree...

     And now presented for your viewing pleasure...all of the basic figures in the Revenge of the Sith line are now a part of your favorite Visual Guides! With the addition of 2 holographic Jedi, a Special Ops Clone Trooper and a droid who lost his poor head within 5 minutes of the opening scroll the basic ROTS line is now complete!
     Thanks to Alliance Collectibles for keeping us up to date as always with the Visual Guides! To keep your collection up to date, don't forget to drop by and fill up that shopping cart...Alliance Collectibles is always brining you figures first!

 
 

     Paco Luna from Mexico was nice enough to share not only one of his cool customs, but a few of his Star Wars Miniatures dioramas as well!! Click below to check them out and send your customs in to customs@jeditemplearchives.com!

 

     And so it is...the last in the line of the Revenge of the Sith figures to be released offers us a hint of the future of both the hope of the galaxy and the look of the new basic figure cards. The Separation of the Twins features a carded Infant Leia Organa with Bail Organa and Infant Luke Skywalker with Obi-Wan Kenobi. The background of each of the cards is set to Alderaan and Tatooine respectively. Take a closer look by clicking below and then bring on the Saga Collection!
     Alliance Collectibles has both of the Separation of the Twins figures in stock now, so stop by and pick up yours today!

 

     Star Wars Action News Podcast's 13th Episode is up and ready to listen to! Why do they have Black Friday any more? If your area was anything like ours the stores are already crowded, and people are already driving crazy. Clerks are overworked and out of patience. Me, I'm ready to say "forget it all" and just stay home until New Years. In addition we talk about store displays, do we like them and how can you get them? Head on over to reviewstarwars.com and get all the answers that you are looking for!

     Juan Carlos from Mexico City knows what happened to Elvis...he is in disguise in the Star Wars universe as Lando Calrissian! And here I thought he worked at Burger King! Check out all of Juan Carlos' customs by clicking below. Send your own creations in to customs@jeditemplearchives.com and join the fun!

 

     Thanks to the reprinted sticker sheets from Hasbro we have added the last of the ROTS vehicles to the Visual Guides today...Obi-Wan's Blue Jedi Starfighter. Take a closer look by clicking below. Don't forget to fly on over to Alliance Collectibles to build your Jedi fleet today!

 

 

     Sideshow Collectibles now has the 1:1 Greedo bust avaliable for pre-order! Another incredible piece in a fantastic new Star Wars line, this is something not to be missed out on! 1:1 Greedo bust to pre-order your Greedo today.

     Brianstoys.com weekly newsletter is out and full of great stuff in stock including Bust-ups Series IV (ROTS), Best Buy Unleashed Darth Vader, Separation of the Twins figures and more!. Read the entire news letter right here

     Getting on to the last 5 of the ROTS line (sniff, sniff) today the Wookiee Heavy Gunner is added to the Revenge Visual Guide! Complete with his bowcaster, a few detonators and a grappling hook this Wookiee presents himself as a fearsome foe!
     Stop by and check out Alliance Collectibles they have all you need to build up that Wookiee army!

     Back in stock at Andrew's Toyz just in time for Christmas and the holidays are the Master Replicas Force FX Lightsabers! Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker are ready for immediate shipment!
     These always make the best gifts for any Star Wars fan. They will for sure be at the top of everyone's list this year. We have them in stock, each at a great low price! Make sure to order soon. Click here to start shopping at Andrew's Toyz

     K*Btoys is starting the post-Thanksgiving shopping early with on line early bird specials including 33% off the 12" Chewbacca and 20% off Grievous' Wheelbike! Check it out right here

     These are not the Battle Packs, they are the Unleashed we all know and love and our pals at The Jawa has carded images of what would have been...who knows if these are the cards we'll see in 2006, but they sure look nice. Head on over to The Jawa and see them in this article!

     Lot's of new stuff in-stock as well as new items available for pre-order. You can read a quick recap of this week's happenings right here!
     New Arrivals This Week

     The Chrome C-3PO mini-bust from MBNA America seems to be making its way to their rightful owners. This auction lists the one and only up for grabs right now and also lists the edition size at 2,500. Check back here for more information on this piece as it comes in.

     Phew! Finally we have all of the Entertainment Earth Clone Troopers up in the OTC Visual Guide! This batch is the white battle damaged bunch and each of the four comes with a different set of dirt and blast marks on them. Nice touch!
     Alliance Collectibles has these awesome packs in stock to help you build those pre-Vader armies...stop in and add a few more today!

 

 

     Master Replicasjust got in a fresh shipment of Episode III Anakin Skywalker FXs and Darth Vader FXs lightsabers. The supply didn't last long last time they were in stock so don't delay...if you've been wanting to add one of these to the collection, now is the time.

     Code 3 Collectibles is offering free standard shipping for any order over $100 for in stock items now through December 23! This would be a great time to pick up one of their fantastic Star Wars vehicles and save a few bucks at the same time. Don't forget, if you received your Hyperspace membership kit, you've got a $50 coupon there too! Free shipping and $50 off...you just won't find a better moment to add a Code 3 to the collection!

     Gentle Giant has released official images of the Boba Fett 1/6 scale statue. The statue will be released in May 2006 and is sure to be one of the most popular pieces from them to date!
     Also release is the news of Bust-Ups wave 6...the Mos Eisley Cantina! This wave will include Old Ben Kenobi, Han Solo, Greedo, Ponda Baba, Bith and Snaggletooth! While over at the Gentle Giant web site, don't forget to check out the Darth Maul statue one more time.

 

     Hasbro has made the official announcement about the Entertainment Earth Astromech 5-packs. See the article right here and head on over to EntertainmentEarth.com and order a pack or two if you have not done it yet!

     The StarWarsShop has the next in what will be a series of remote control droids from Japan that will be for sale at the Star Wars Shop. Head on by and pre-order yours today!

     R2D Toys just received the Gentle Giant's The Art of Star Wars AOTC C-3PO Exclusive mini bust (2500 worldwide) and AT-AT Signature Edition from Master Replicas featuring a crashed Snowspeeder and including display case in very limited supply! Stop in and order yours before they sell out!
     The Master Replicas Snowspeeder Studio Scale replica is on closeout with r2dtoys.com! Priced to sell out this amazing piece, £409 originally, is now available for just £279 ! This is an amazing piece at an incredible price, not to be beaten!

     The Gentle Giant Visual Guide has been updated today with the Art of Star Wars Exhibition Exclusive C-3PO as seen in the Attack of the Clones. This bust is a fresh look at old goldenrod as the 1st movie accurate rendition of the protocol droid! The run was limited to just 2,500 pieces and available only at the show in Singapore or at the Star Wars Shop.

     Star Wars Action News Podcast's 12th Episode is up and ready to listen to! This week there was so much to talk about it can hardly be contained in a single episode, so just like a sweeps week TV episode this episode is "Super Sized" running 42 minutes! The Sideshow 12" line, cranky Burger King & Best Buy employees, collectibles for a penny, a tragic loss for Arnie and Marjorie and much more! Head on over to reviewstarwars.com and get all the answers that you are looking for!

     MouseDroid.com has the skinny on some cool looking Star Wars tote bags that feature either Yoda or Darth Vader...Click here to take a look.

     Amazon.com has a bunch of the last 12 ROTS figures in stock including the Tactical OPS Trooper Vaders Legion!! Follow the links below to stock up on army builders before they sell out!

Tactical OPS Trooper Vaders Legion

Wookiee Commando

Wookiee Heavy Gunnar

     The Gentle Giant Visual Guide has been updated today with a pair of Sandtrooper mini-busts. The Sergeant and Squad Leader each are supplied with multiple arms so that you can recreate your favorite poses like the famous "Look Sir, Droids" scene! There are 7,500 of each bust for a total run of 15,000.
     Andrew's Toyz has all the latest in the Gentle Giant line, so head on over and add these two classic busts to your collection!

 

 

     Sideshow Collectibles has revealed what will be the next 1:1 Scale bust...The bounty hunter Greedo Click Here to take a first look at the piece!
     After a long voting process the polls have been closed and the votes have been tallied for the first Sideshow 12" Expanded Universe figure! And...the winner is...Padm'e Amidala in her snow gear! Check out the final results right here.

     The Exclusive version of the Sideshow 12" Jedi Luke Skywalker, which included a bonus Skiff Blaster is all sold out, but have no fear! The standard version...but this resembles nothing of a standard figure is still available for Pre-Order!! Click Here to place your order.

     Star Wars Trader NZ has announced thier latest update to their awesome Star Wars themed internet browser! The new veriosn includes Drag & Drop Image Capture, Automatic Page Text Capture, Minimize to System Tray, Profanity Site Filter, Pre-Selected Site Loader, Seven Theme Skins and more! Check it out right here!

     Do not forget that today is the day that the Sideshow 12" Jedi Luke Skywalker will be available for Pre-Order!! Visit Sideshow Collectibles at mid-day Pacific time to reserve your first of what is sure to be many in a fantastic 12" line! And if you need something to hold you over until noon today, head on over and read about The Order of the Jedi 12" line...

     Are they going to live up to the hype or are they going to fall as hard as the criticism the collectors threw at them when the line was revealed? We've got the basics down on this line and they can be read over in the Research Droid Reviews. Head on over and read up to see if you need to save your money to build those Unleashed armies or spend it somewhere else.

     The Battle of Utapau wave rounds out with the 4th Battle Pack today. No army would be complete without Clones and this Battle Pack has 4 Utapau Clones posed in different attack positions! Check them out by clicking below!
     And...don't forget to head on over to Alliance Collectibles to build your Unleashed Battle Pack army!

 

 

     New arrivals at Andrew's Toyz! They have been very busy shipping and receiving new products. New is stock are Code 3 mini sculpted posters, Gentle Giant Yoda (ESB) and Darth Vader (ROTS) mini busts, with Bust-Ups Series 4 coming very soon, Master Replicas Limited Edition and scaled lightsabers, Kotobukiya statues, exclusives and more!! Take a look at the huge list of great items right here!!
     SPECIAL OFFER: Get $10 of Andrew’s Toyz store credit for FREE! Stop by our site for complete details. We are always the first to bring you new and popular Star Wars collectibles at great prices. Make sure to visit our site regularly, we are receiving shipments daily! Don't forget to sign up for our free newsletter …there will be a very big promotion coming soon only to newsletter members. Visit Andrew’s Toyz: www.andrewstoyz.com

     Lot's of new stuff in-stock as well as new items available for pre-order. Check out the full update right here for all of this week's news.

     New Arrivals This Week

     The Official Site has more news of what is to come in 2006 with a look at the Unleashed Battle Pack Order 66 wave, another cool Attacktix Battle Pack and, if you really need to look, one more image of that thing they call the holiday Vader.

 

     We didn't hear anyone tell us to stop yet, so here is the third bunch of Unleashed Battle Pack figures from the Battle of Utapau wave. You can't have a battle without commanders so this pack contains Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous and their sidekicks, Commander Cody and Grievous' bodyguard!
     Check out Alliance Collectibles to pick up your Unleashed Battle Packs!

 

 

     R2D Toys just received the 2nd variant of the Evolutions Clone Trooper to Stormtrooper action figure set ! Priced at £25 these are HOT and selling very fast ! They are also totally different to the first Evolutions pack.
     They also have the Covert Ops Clone Trooper, Separation of the Twins, Attack on Coruscant Battle Pack, Holographic Emperor Palpatine and more! Stop by now and get shopping!

     Christmas is just around the corner and Kurt S. Adler who has been making holidays brighter for everyone since 1946 has added Star Wars to the catalog this year and they have done it with style! From Fabriche™ and glass tree ornaments to stockings to hang over the fireplace Kurt S. Adler has got something to add to your holiday decor! Stop in today and get ready for the holiday season!

 

     Sideshow Collectibles is proud to offer you an exclusive preview of their first 12-inch Star Wars figure: Jedi Luke Skywalker. Pre-Orders will begin this Friday, November 11th and an exclusive edition will be available for customers of SideshowCollectibles.com. Click Here to take a sneak peek of the first of the brand new 12" figures!

     Love 'em or hate 'em the Unleashed Battle Packs are here and we're here to help you get a better idea of what these babies look like. Tonight, we'll start off with the Battle Droid pack from the Battle of Utapau wave. The pack contains 2 Battle Droids, a Super Battle Droid and a Destroyer Droid. The Super Battle Droid and one of the Battle Droids even have articulation at the shoulders! Click below for a closer look and stand by...the rest are on the way!
     Head on over to Alliance Collectibles to order up some Unleashed Battle Droids for your army now!

 

 

     Hasbro chimes in with some brand new images