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May 2006
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Hasbro Weekly Star Wars Q&A
[Pete | 05/31/06] |
| Hasbro is offering an unique opportunity to all of us by starting a new program what will allow your questions about their Star Wars to be answered each and every week! All you need to do is list your questions in our forum right here and we'll send them off to Hasbro. Then every Friday Hasbro will post the answers to as many of the questions they can. Don't miss out...the first round of questions will be submitted this Friday so head on over to the Jedi Temple War Room and let your voice be heard!
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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Pete | 05/31/06] |
| Next in line for the Limited Edition prop replicas from Master Replicas is the 2003 Jedi Training Remote. Right out of the Falcon storage bay in A New Hope this prop is a must have with all of the fantastic LE lightsabers you are sure to have in the collection. The Jedi Training Remote comes with a unique stand that makes the remote look like it's floating. Click below to see this fantastic prop replica from the film that started it all!

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You Buy Now Weekly Update
[Pete | 05/31/06] |
| You Buy Now hopes everyone here in the States had a great Memorial Day weekend. Lots of great updates this week, check out the new items that we just received as well as the items recently made available for pre-order. Because of the holiday our shipments are all arriving one day later than normal so check back later to see what else we have received. Also, ComicHole.com is coming along quite nicely, see below for an update. Click right here to read the entire newsletter!
New Arrivals This Week
Star Wars Greatest Hits
Star Wars Galactic Heroes
New Pre-Orders!
Marvel Icons Series 1
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AC Pin Update – Republic Base
[Pete | 05/31/06] |
| For three long years the Clone Wars spread across the galaxy. The Republic responded with a pre-emptive strike against the Separatists, attacking their worlds with a newly created clone army. The Republic forces developed transportable bases utilized to launch massive campaigns against the Separatists forces and the Jedi knights engineered the attacks with the specialized factions of the clone army.
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Master Replica Faclon Update
[David | 05/31/06] |
| The MR Blog has updated with some very awesome pictures of the progress of the paint scheme for the Studio Scale Falcon...click below to head on over and check them out!
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Visual Guide Update – Transformers
[Chuck | 05/30/06] |
| The
Anakin Skywalker/Jedi Starfighter transformer makes its way to the Transformers section
of the Visual Guides as todays update. Click below for detailed images...
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Kir Kanos & Mystery Figure Pre-Order
[Pete | 05/30/06] |
| The Kir Kanos and Mystery Action figure 2 pack is now up for pre-order over at both Entertainment Earth and the Star Wars Shop ! Head on over now and place your order...it's just $19.99 and it comes with a mystery comic book to boot!
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R2D Toys Open Day #2
[Pete | 05/30/06] |
| R2D Toys Open Day #2 will be this Saturday and it will be a day with deals, new stuff, rare stuff, bar-b-que and cheer! If you want to join them please send an e-mail to openday@r2dtoys.com and they will get back to you with directions and details.
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Great Stuff at The Saver Vault
[Nick | 05/30/06] |
| In stock at The Saber Vault are the highly sought after Master Replicas full Darth Maul FX lightsabers. As with all the items at TSV, the price includes shipping within the continental US!!. Also, up for pre-order is the Obi ROTS FX lightsaber due out in August. Need a mini lightsaber? Of course you do...The Saber Vault has them too. Most are in stock and ready to ship! Visit The Saber Vault today!
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Star Wars Action News
[Nick | 05/30/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
Marjorie and Arnie have a guest on the show to talk about the Sideshow Collectibles 12" Luke Skywalker in detail. They also have an epilogue to the Collecting 101 series and as always, Scott from Tulsa with store reports.
Jakob ponders Disney taking over the Star Wars franchise and the SWAN Book Club is a go...want to learn more about it...just click here. And...they've got a new winner from their contest with Yakface...is it you? Listen to find out!
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!
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Visual Guide Update – Force Battlers
[Chuck | 05/28/06] |
| The
Young Kids Visual Guide gets a small update today with another Force Battler. Jango
Fett, with Clamping Claw Action claws his way into the Archives...
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New JTA Poll!
[Pete | 05/28/06] |
| The results are in and the overwhelming majority of you voiced that you will be watching both the Original Screen Versions of the OT alongside with the SE once the new DVDs hit the shelves. Here are the results:
74% will watch both
15% will move to the Original Screen Versions
7% will stick with the SE only
With the next poll you can help shape the future of JTA...or, at least you can have some say on the newest Visual Guide section that should be opened. Head on over to the left side of the page and let us know you choice and then during the month of June we'll open the guide section that you chose!
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Kir Kanos & Mystery Figure Announced
[David | 05/27/06] |
| The Kir Kanos action figure is now official...and it'll be coming as a 2-pack with a mystery figure! The main page at the Official Site has it listed as a Star Wars Shop product and set to ship on September 1.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #360
[Chuck | 05/27/06] |
| The
latest Brians Toys newsletter is out! It features some pretty high profile items
this time, like the extremely hard-to-find Anakin Skywalker Toy Fair Press Kit from
2005! You can read the entire newsletter here!
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R2DToys Update!
[Chuck | 05/26/06] |
| The
latest newsletter is here from R2DToys!
There's tons to be had on this Holiday weekend, including George Lucas in Stormtrooper
Disguise! See below for the full details...
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Sideshow Luke and Yoda – Dagobah Training Almost Gone!
[Pete | 05/26/06] |
| Have you ordered your Luke and Yoda - Dagobah Training Premium Format statue yet? Well, the time for patience is over...there are just 25 left, so click here to reserve your copy today before they go the way of the Force!
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More TSC Carded Variations
[Pete | 05/26/06] |
| The good news is that the Tatooine wave is starting to show up on the pegs and with them the red holographic pack-ins! The bad...some of the case assortments contain older waves, and yes, you guessed it, those figures have the red holos as well instead of the blue ones they were originally packed with. So far Lushros, Cody, Firespeeder Pilot, and Snowtrooper have been spotted with the red holographs. So...variation collectors...it's time to get that 2nd job...
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SDCC Darth Sidious Character Key
[David | 05/26/06] |
| Acme Archives will be presenting the next 2 in a series of Character Keys to the public at this years SDCC! The 7th in the series will be am extremely limited (500 pieces) depiction of
Darth Sidious and be available at the SDCC only. For those who con not make the convention Acme Archives Direct will reserve 50 pieces that will be available on July 17 on their web site.
Also debuting at SDCC (but not an exclusive to the show) will be an Anakin Skywalker Character Key. Visit the
Official Site or click below for more information.
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Visual Guide Update – Unleashed
[Chuck | 05/25/06] |
| Finally,
what fans have been waiting for! The return of the 7" unleashed figures. Even though
each one of these are slightly retooled from previous unleashed figures, they are
diferent enough to excite most unleashed collectors. Take a close look at the new
Chewbacca, from the Battle of Kashyyyk. Then, stop by Alliance
Collectibles and pick
up a set! Stay tuned, because we have the remainder of this wave coming soon...
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Exclusive Chrome Plated Darth Vader Statue
[Pete | 05/25/06] |
| The Star Wars Shop is the only place where you can get the Gentle Giant exclusive Chrome Darth Vader statue up for pre-order! Complete with a lightsaber that lights up, this is one exclusive piece that you just won't want to miss out on! Click the image below to pre-order yours now!
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You Buy Now Weekly Update
[Nick | 05/25/06] |
| You Buy Now writes in to let you know they received a lot of new stuff this week and added a few items to our pre-order section. In addition to that, we purchased a collection of Star Wars Unleashed figures from a local collector and we got in some popular lines that had previously sold out. As if that wasn't enough, you can check out the end of our news post and find out how you can save 30% on your comic book subscriptions each and every month. Check out some of the cool Star Wars below and read the entire Weekly Update right here!
New Arrivals This Week
Star Wars Greatest Hits
Star Wars Galactic Heroes
New Pre-Orders!
LOTR Epic Scale Balrog
Click here to learn about saving 30% on your comics!
Back In Stock
Star Wars Unleashed Figures
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SW Experience – Disney's Star Wars Weekends
[Chuck | 05/24/06] |
| Disney
kicked off their annual Star Wars Weekends event this past weekend, and JTA was there
covering the event for those that can't make it, and maybe even trying to convince
anyone interested in going to make that final decision! You can check out our latest
Star Wars Experiece here.

Interested in contributing to JTA's 2006 Star Wars Weekend
coverage? We'd like to add your SW Experience along side ours. You can send
your pictures and your own story
to me and i'll incorporate it into
our SW Experiece coverage! If it's long enough you will even get your own page!

Our
Star Wars Weekends feature will run throughout the duration of the Disney Star Wars
Weekends, and you can click on the banner in the top right corner anytime to take
you there.
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Star Wars Action News
[Pete | 05/23/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
In this week’s Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie continue their Collecting 101 series with one of the most important subjects – how to keep track of your collection. Last week Arnie talked about the arrival of the international version of the Gentle Giant Darth Maul statue. This week he received his domestic version of the statue.
Click here to get the whole scoop on what to expect in this latest edition of Star Wars Action News
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley and please tell a friend to listen!
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Visual Guide Update – Kotobukiya
[Pete | 05/21/06] |
| The Kotobukiya Visual Guide gets an update in the year 2004 with the addition of one of the coolest looking Sith in the Star Wars Saga...Darth Maul! Click the image below for a closer look.
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TPM in 3-D in 2007?
[Pete | 05/21/06] |
| The boys over at TheForce.net have the scoop on The Phantom Menace hitting the big screen in a very "in depth" format. Check out this article to get the scoop.
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Original Cut OT DVDs Will Be Lacking
[Pete | 05/21/06] |
| You may have heard it from several sources already but the new OT DVDs that will be coming out this fall will be poor quality at best it seems. The folks over at The Digital Bits are doing all the homework and our pals at Rebel Scum and TheForce.net are giving you a place to vent. Click on those links to read up on why these Original Cut OT DVDs are not going to be all that they are cracked up to be...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #359
[Pete | 05/20/06] |
| Brian's Toys latest newsletter is in and it includes great stuff like the MR FX Darth Maul double bladed lightsaber and the Darth Maul full scale bust from Sideshow Collectibles, Vintage Style carded figures, Saga Collection exclusives and UGH figures individually or even as a complete set! Head on over and check out the entire newsletter to see all the great stuff from Master Replicas, Gentle Giant, Hasbro and more!
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Lucas Stormtrooper at R2DToys
[Pete | 05/20/06] |
| R2D Toys will have the George Lucas Stormtrooper in stock on Monday. Head right here place your name on their waiting list for a set of 6 including George. They are due in Monday May 22 so be sure to sign up for that reminder now!
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Visual Guide Update – Kotobukiya
[Pete | 05/19/06] |
| The 2003 section of the Kotobukiya Visual Guide is rounded out today with the addition of the Stormtrooper (with Luke's head) to the mix. And don't worry...those TRU Japan Exclusive clones from '03 will be added soon enough! Click the image below for a closer look.
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Luke and Yoda on Dagobah Premium Format Figure Pre-Order
[Pete | 05/19/06] |
| The Luke and Yoda on Dagobah Premium Format Figure is now available for pre-order over at Sideshow Collectibles! You knew you wanted this when the news first broke but when you see the Luke inside the Darth Vader helmet as the Sideshow Exclusive accessory you just won't be able to pass it up. Click below to place your order now!
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Gentle Giant Product Update
[Pete | 05/19/06] |
| Gentle Giant has updated their site with load of images and information about the Darth Maul mini-bust, Clone wars bust-ups, the Royal Guard statue and the way cool Darth Vader statue...animated style! Click here to read the overview and then click on your favorites to read more!
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SDCC 501st Stormtrooper News
[Pete | 05/18/06] |
| JediTray send us in some news directly from the Star Wars Shop concerning the SDCC Exclusive 501st Stormtrooper: Unfortunately, StarWarsShop.com will not be receiving an allotment of these figures. However, it is possible that you will be able to buy some of these from Hasbro's web site during the show.
Take it for what you will, but it sounds like there is the possibility for the SWS to have some of the SDCC Hasbro offering if there are leftovers as in years past. Thanks JediTray!
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Visual Guide Update – POTF2 12''
[Pete | 05/18/06] |
| Wedge
Antilles and Biggs Darklighter, in their Rebel Pilot Gear, make
their way to the POTF2 12" Visual
Guide. Click below for all the details!.
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Blackhole Stormtrooper Mini-Bust Update
[Pete | 05/18/06] |
| Word from Gentle Giant on the Blackhole Stormtrooper bust is that it in fact will be distributed by Gentle Giant themselves. An e-mail will be sent to members of their collector's club with more information regarding purchase guidelines after Wizard World Philly. Read more in their blog.
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Obi-Wan EIII FX General Public Pre-Order!
[Pete | 05/18/06] |
| The Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode III FX lightsaber will be up for pre-order to the general public today at 9am Pacific time!! Click here to order yours today!
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Visual Guide Update – Kotobukiya
[Pete | 05/17/06] |
| The Kotobukiya Visual Guide get another update today with the addition of the 2 Jedi Master set of Mace Windu and Yoda. Click the image below for a closer look.
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Original Original Trilogy DVD Cover Art
[Pete | 05/17/06] |
| The Official Site has cover art images up of for the original Original Trilogy DVDs. Click below to take a closer look.
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Mos Eisley Wave at Andrew's Toyz!
[Pete | 05/17/06] |
| Andrew's Toyz not only has some cool carded images of the upcoming Mos Eisley wave but he's got them in stock and ready to ship!! Head on over to check them out in his auctions right here.
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New DVD Commemorative Sets
[Pete | 05/17/06] |
| Our buddies at Rebelscum have the scoop on the DVD Commemorative Sets you knew would accompany the release of the original theatrical version of the Original Trilogy Click here to check them out.
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JTA 2006 VG Contest Winners!
[Pete | 05/16/06] |
| Now...finally the moment you have all been waiting for...the winners to this years VG Contest! But first, we want to say thank you to everyone who entered because thanks to you, all of our readers will be able to enjoy far more than we imagined the contest would be able to add to your favorite Visual Guides!
We received over nearly 500 unique entries that will see the opening of 7 new guide sections including the already opened Kotobukiya along with Code 3, Kubricks and Hallmark. Not to mention other favorites like SW Miniatures ROTS and Universe from start to finish and much more to fill in holes in the rest of the Visual Guides!
And now congratulations to our winners. First up for his choice of prize pools is Boshuda from the JTWR forums, followed by Arnie Carvalho and Jeff Frost! Once again, thanks to everyone and get ready for next years contest...April 2007 is just around the corner...
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DCSWCC Chewbacca Charity Pin Fundraiser
[Pete | 05/16/06] |
| They're here! The success of the DC Star Wars Collecting Club's first charity pin sale, the Yoda pin in 2004, has spawned another pin-for-charity drive. This year's pin , authorized by Lucasfilm, features Chewbacca hanging off the Washington Monument clutching a captured TIE fighter as two more hover in the background. 100% of the profits will be donated to the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Click here to read the whole story and here to order your pin!
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Visual Guide Update – POTF2 Pack-ins
[Chuck | 05/16/06] |
| The
POTF2 Pack-in Visual Guide updates
again, with four more freeze-frame slides. Stop by our pack-in guide
for a full checklist of all the POTF2 pack-ins.

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Code 3 Darth Vader TIE Fighter Shipping
[Pete | 05/16/06] |
| The Code 3 Darth Vader TIE Fighter is now shipping! What does that mean? Well, if you have not ordered yours the now is the time as these are sure to be gone before you know it. Click here to reserve yours and have it shipped to you today!
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Visual Guide Update – Kotobukiya
[Pete | 05/15/06] |
| Like father like son, so today Boba Fett is added to the Kotobukiya Visual Guide. Check out the images below or head on over to the Koto Guide to check out even more.
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CS Members Obi-Wan EIII FX Pre-Order Now!
[Pete | 05/15/06] |
| The Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode III FX lightsaber is be up for pre-order to all Collectors Society members!! Click here to order yours today! This newest FX lightsaber will be available to the general public on May 18.
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Star Wars Action News
[Pete | 05/15/06] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy.
Marjorie and Arnie continue their Collecting 101 series this week with advice on what to do if you ever (gasp!) decide to sell your collection. Arnie picked up a Gentle Giant Luke on Tauntaun a few weeks ago. Marjorie & Arnie share their thoughts on this wonderful new piece.
Click here to get the whole scoop on what to expect in this latest edition of Star Wars Action News
Finally, if you enjoy the show, please remember to cast a vote for them at Podcast Alley. Also, if you enjoy the show, please tell a friend to listen!
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Darth Maul FX Saber in at Andrew's Toyz!
[Pete | 05/15/06] |
| The Double Bladed Darth Maul FX lightsaber is in stock at Andrew's Toyz and if you buy one now it will come with free FedEx Home delivery within the USA! All you need to do is enter coupon code MAULMANIA at check out and this awesome lightsaber will ship to your door for free! Click here to order yours now!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #358
[Pete | 05/15/06] |
| Brian's Toys latest newsletter is out and it contains great stuff like the Clone Wars Gunship, Demise of General Grievous and Skirmish in the Senate Battle Pack! They have also reduced prices on all the UGH figures! Preorder the Hunt for General Grievous Battle Pack and new Saga vehicles too. Click here to read the entire newsletter!
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Visual Guide Update – Kotobukiya
[Pete | 05/13/06] |
| Time to move forward a bit in the Kotobukiya line and add Jango Fett to the Visual Guide. With one of the coolest bases in the line this is one that everyone should have in the collection. Take a closer look by clicking the photo below.
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Sideshow PF Dagobah Luke & Yoda
[Pete | 05/12/06] |
Sideshow Collectibles has announced the newest in their Premium Format line today as the Dagobah Luke & Yoda Premium Format Figure! Not much more is known about the statue at this time except the fantastic image you can see over at their site. Click below to get the full sneak peek!
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Order Your VSD 501st Clone Now!
[Pete | 05/12/06] |
It's 10am Pacific time!! It's time for anyone who wants one to head on over to Sideshow Collectibles and order your SDCC Exclusive VSD Spec Ops Clone Trooper now!
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New ''DMM'' Video Game Revealed for 2007
[Pete | 05/12/06] |
ComputerAndVideoGames.com has the scoop on a brand new LucasArts "Darth Vader project" that is in the works that utilizes some fantastic new technology called DMM - Digital Molecular Matter that does some ultra fantastic things when it comes to physics and materials. So, you need to know more about DMM and some game rumors? Head on over and read the article right here. And while there, take note of what the article calls screen shots...one of them seems to have surfaced for Hyperspace members over at the Official Site yesterday. Thanks to darthsabatino for the tip!
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Sideshow VSD 501st Clone Non Attendee Pre-Order Today
[Pete | 05/12/06] |
One of the great things about Sideshow Collectibles is when it comes to convention exclusives everyone has a chance of owning one without going the shady scalper route! Today at 10am Pacific time the SDCC Sideshow Exclusive VSD Spec Ops Clone Trooper will be available for pre-order for folks who cant make it to the convention! There are very few available for purchase, so make sure you are ready to go at 10am Pacific!
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Obi-Wan Kenobi EIII FX Pre-Order News!
[Pete | 05/12/06] |
Master Replicas has announced that the newest FX lightsaber...Obi-Wan Kenobi's Episode III version...will be available for pre-order to Collectors Society members on May 16 at 9am Pacific time and May 18 for the general public. Get ready!
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VSD 501st Clone Trooper Images
[Pete | 05/11/06] |
| Along with todays pre-order for SDCC attendees Sideshow Collectibles has the first fresh images of the VSD 501st Clone Trooper! Head on over to take a peek at them and if you'll be attending the show click here now as the pre-order session is well under way!
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Secrets of Star Wars 2007
[Pete | 05/11/06] |
| The Official Site has launched a new image campaign designed for Hyperspace members only and it looks like this time the focus is next years animated Clone Wars series. So, Hyperspace members...head on over and check out the first of what will be many cool images to come!
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Sideshow VSD 501st SDCC Attendee Pre-Order Today
[Pete | 05/11/06] |
| At 10am Pacific time today the SDCC Sideshow Exclusive VSD Spec Ops Clone Trooper will be available for pre-order for show attendees! Remember todays pre-order is for show attendees only and the VSD Spec Ops Clone Trooper must be picked up at the show! The pre-order session for non-attendees will be held tomorrow.
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Visual Guide Update – The Saga Collection
[Chuck | 05/10/06] |
| The Saga
Collection Visual Guide gets another round of UGH updates today. Another UGH
figure and another hologram. How's your hunt going? Finding anything? Totally frustrated?
Discuss your UGH experiences over in
our forums...
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2006 Visual Guide Contest Update
[Pete | 05/10/06] |
| The first of what promises to be a fantastic yearly contest has come to a close and we are in the process of counting up all the entries. It will take a while as we revived over 5,000 usable ima | |
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