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January 2007
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Big Bad Toy Store News Update
[Denton | 01/31/07] |
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Hi - Here is another big update from Big
Bad Toy Store about a big batch of new arrivals and more
than 100 new preorder listings from a wide variety of product
lines.
NEW
ARRIVALS THIS WEEK
STAR
WARS SAGA WAVE 9: We have sets of 6 in stock as well as
single
figures available for most of wave 9 and also many of the popular
wave 8 figures including a variety of troop builder type figures....Read
more for the entire list of goodies.
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Visual Guide Update – Gentle Giant
[Chuck | 01/30/07] |
| Here's
a set of some of the coolest characters in the Star Wars Universe: The Republic
Commandos! Captured in this awesome maquette and now a part of our Gentle
Giant Visual Guide, this maquette was previously released with a bronze finish,
but now features an awesome full-color paint job. Limited to just 513 pieces, this
Lucasarts product was sculpted by Gentle Giant and distributed as a StarWarsShop.com exclusive.
Check out all the details below...
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Star Wars Action News!
[Pete | 01/29/07] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie continue continue our 30 Years of Collecting retrospective by a look at Boba Fett. They also discuss the split of the internet and magazne sides of the Fan Clue and what to do with your Star Wars Valentine this year!
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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Visual Guide Update – Gentle Giant
[Pete | 01/29/07] |
| Tonight the Gentle Giant Visual Guides updates continue with the addition of the super detailed General Grievous min-bust! One look into those cold non-mechanical eyes and this bust will blow you away! Andrew's Toyz has the General and many more Gentle Giant collectibles in stock, so head over now and place an order for yourself!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #395
[Pete | 01/27/07] |
| FX Saber Fans this is your week! You can now Pre-Order the Darth Vader ROTJ FX Saber. We also have the 12" Sideshow Salacious Crumb available for $39.99. The Saga 2 Lucas Collector's Set has been reduced by $20.00. Looking for a great room decoration? How about a Life-Size Yoda by Blockbuster. Our Vintage Star Wars line has a few great additions including a Luke Skywalker AM Radio Headset MIB, a Star Wars Van Set, and a 3-Position Laser Rifle. As always, you can see these and thousands of other products on our website at www.brianstoys.com. Click here to read the entire newsletter!
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Gentle Giant Jabba the Hutt Images
[Pete | 01/26/07] |
| Gentle Giant now has officially approved images of their Jabba the Hutt statue! Click below to head over for a closer look.
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Boba Fett RAH Pre-Order
[Pete | 01/26/07] |
| Today is the day you can order your Medicom Toy 12" Boba Fett RAH from Sideshow Collectibles! 'Priority Pre-Order' members can order between 10am and noon Pacific time and then ordering will be open to the general public. Medicom Toy is allowing Sideshow to import only a very small number so order fast!
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Ralph McQuarrie Kotobukiya!
[Pete | 01/25/07] |
| Here is some more way cool news about 30th Anniversary collectibles...is you were not a Kotobukiya fan before you will be now...check out this awesome looking Darth Vader & Luke Skywalker from the famous 1975 Ralph McQuarrie's 1975 artwork! Click here to read and see so much more!
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George Lucas Joins The Toy Industry Hall of Fame
[Chuck | 01/25/07] |
| It
looks like the Rose Bowl Parade isn't the only thing keeping George Lucas busy these
days. On February 10th Mr. Lucas will be named the 2007 Toy Industry Hall of Fame
inductee at a special Awards event at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
hotel, and he will be on hand to accept the award in person. Wanna join the fun?
It will only cost you $450, all for charity of course! Check out the full article
in the latest edition of Toy
Fair Times, and stay tuned because we'll be in New York next month for full coverage
of Toy Fair!
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Visual Guide Update – Gentle Giant
[Pete | 01/25/07] |
| The first in a double dip into the Gentle Giant Visual Guides tonight is the way cool animated style Darth Vader Maquette! Check it out by clicking below and then head on over to Andrew's Toyz where you can pick one up for yourself!
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Acme Archives OT Charater Keys!!
[Pete | 01/25/07] |
| Here is the first in the new series of Character Keys from Acme Archives...Slave Leia. She'll have an edition size of 1,000 and debut at the New York Comic Con for $30. Click below or head on over into the Jedi Temple War Room to take a closer look at it.
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Big Bad Toy Store News Update
[Denton | 01/24/07] |
| Here
is a big update from Big Bad Toy Store,
about a slew of exciting new preorders and some great new arrivals
such as:
STAR WARS
EXPANDED UNIVERSE WAVE 2:The next set of 2-packs with comics
includes one each of: Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise
& R2-D2, Quinlan Vos & Vilmarh Grahrk, Obi-Wan Kenobi
& ARC Trooper. These come in a case with a few older figures,
but we'll sell those separately so you
can pick up only the three new sets you need for $39.99. Read
more to see the full list.
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30th Anniversary Collection Images!
[Pete | 01/24/07] |
| Those ever resourceful folks over at 4-inches.de have a slew of new images up today that reveal all 6 figures in the 2007 Vintage line and 11 new figures from the 30th Anniversary Collection waves 3 & 4! Head on over to check out a bit of what 2007 has in store for collectors!
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Saber-Stand News!
[Pete | 01/24/07] |
| So you got the cool Mace Windu FX lightsaber for the holiday gift and you
are planning on picking up the new Darth Vader FX saber the moment it goes up for pre-order. You are that
dedicated to your FX collection so make sure that you display it with the same type of dedication...only with
the best, a Saber-Stand! They not only display your
saber in the most attractive way (vertically), but also protect it from that eventual bend you can get in the
saber after it is displayed horizontally for too long...and no one wants bend in their lightsaber! Head on over
to Saber-Stand now and order yours and don't forget to
check on their money saving deals too!
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Target - Order 66
[Pete | 01/24/07] |
| The Order 66 wave has finally been officially confirmed and it will be a
Target Exclusive. Head on over to the Official Site to read up on all the detials.
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Darth Who? - Vote Now!
[Pete | 01/24/07] |
| It is time to choose Jacen Solo's new Sith name. Despite the fact that my
entry was not chosen you, the Hyperspace member, can now vote for 1 of the 5 great names that made the finals!
To see which names made the final cut and to place your vote all you need to do is log on over at the Official Site.
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AC Pin Update: Rebel Briefing
[Pete | 01/24/07] |
| Rebel Briefing: The Rebel Alliance scored a major victory over the Empire
by using stolen technical plans to formulate an attack strategy capable of destroying the Empire's most fearsome
weapon: the Death Star. Mon Mothma as the Supreme Commander of the Alliance to Restore the Republic introduces
the various Rebel forces involved in the plan. Admiral Ackbar developed the attack strategy for the Battle of
Endor, and General Madine was tasked with finding a way to destroy the shield generator protecting the second
Death Star.
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Star Wars Action News Podcast
[Pete | 01/23/07] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie look at three recent Gentle Giant purchases: The Han and Greedo book-ends, the Rancor statue, and the Republic Commando maquette. They also continue our look back on 30 years of collecting by reminiscing about one of Arnie's favorite Star Wars toys that was originally released in 1978. They also have a new contest running...but you need to listen to win!
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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Visual Guide Update – Master Replicas
[Chuck | 01/22/07] |
| The Master
Replicas Visual Guide gets an
LE update tonight, and this time it's the very elegant Darth Sidious Saber. Take
a look at the awesome detail of the weapon that brought many of the Jedi Council
to their knees...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #394
[Denton | 01/22/07] |
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Tons of great new
deals at www.brianstoys.com
such as the Ambush on Llum battle pack, Imperial Briefing Room,
and Combat Engineer Clone Trooper. They are also taking pre-orders
for Master Replicas Luke Skywalker Ep. V blaster. Head on over
to Brian's
Toys today and see for yourself.
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''Allegiance'' Pre-Order Sale at Amazon
[Pete | 01/20/07] |
| The release date for the latest Timothy Zahn Star Wars novel "Allegiance " is a mere 10 days away and Amazon has a great deal with this hardcover edition on sale for just $17.13. Head on over and pre-order your copy...it'll arrive right on your doorstep just in time to start reading all about Darth Vader, Mara Jade and Han, Leia and their new friends ...a quartet of Stormtroopers?? Click here to order now!
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Celebration Europe Update!
[Pete | 01/20/07] |
| There is great news out of London about Celebration Europe. To start off with the official word is that Showmasters Ltd will provide Autograph Guests for the Autograph Hall at the event! The folks running the big show have also announced a cool event called Artists Alley where a host of Star Wars artists will be exhibiting their work! If you have not yet made plans now is the time...there are still a limited amount of hotel packages left so book before the special show rates are gone! Click here to keep on top of all the updates!
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Pete | 01/19/07] |
| Tonight's addition to the Titanium Visual Guide is the gold Falcon and TIE Fighter from the exclusive version of the Falcon Transformer from Wal*Mart. Click below to take a look at these pack-ins!
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New Comic Pack Images at Entertainment Earth!
[Pete | 01/19/07] |
| Entertainment Earth has some sharp new images of the latest comic packs! Head on over to check out Quinlan Vos with Vilmarh Grahrk, Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise) with R2-D2 and Obi-Wan Kenobi with ARC Trooper Alpha. Then place an order to reserve a set for your collection!
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Sideshow Buboicullaar Creature Pack Pre-Order
[Pete | 01/19/07] |
| Today is the day that the Sideshow Buboicullaar Creature Pack is up for pre-order! Everyone needs a Jabba frog dog in their collection so don't forget to head over at 10AM PDT to get the chance to add this awesome piece to your collection.
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/18/07] |
| Next
up in the Titanium
Visual Guide is the Rebel Blockade Runner. The 2006 run of Titaniums is filling
out fast! Just around the corner at Toy Fair I'm sure we will see what 2007 has to
offer!
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Brian's Toys January Specials!
[Denton | 01/18/07] |
| Tons of great deals
at www.brianstoys.com
including Sideshow 12” Bib, Han, Mace, Qui-Gon $39.99
each; 50% off all POTF2 and EP1 Action Fleet and Micro Machines,
cheap Master Replicas, and Droids Series 1 & 2 $59.99. We
also have discounted Gentle Giant Royal Guard Statue to $119.99,
Jorg Sacul $29.99, Holiday Yoda $9.99, Silver Boba Fett $14.99,
and Silver Clone Trooper $14.99. Click
here to view our complete list of January Specials.
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Saber Vault Newsletter
[Pete | 01/17/07] |
| Up for sale is the new Luke Skywalker Empire Strikes Back blaster! These are limited to 1500, which is the smallest run of ANY blaster, so these will not last long! On the FX front, Yoda ROTS FX is now for sale! This is the newest in the FX line. Watch for a couple new FXs later in the month as well!
As for Pirates, there another necklace! The voodoo priestess Tia Dalma's necklace! Priced right for everyone to pick up! And while we're on Pirates of the Caribbean, Jack Sparrow's beads are still for sale. Like the Tia necklace, these are priced to move!
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Luke Skywalker Episode V Blaster Pre-Order
[Pete | 01/17/07] |
| The Luke Skywalker Episode V Blaster will be available for pre-order beginning on today at 9 am PST for members of the 2006 and 2007 MR Collectors Society! It will be made available to the general public for pre-order the following day, Janauary 18, 2007 at 9 am PST. Click here to pre-order yours!
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ROTJ Boba Blaster at the Saber Vault!
[Pete | 01/16/07] |
| The Saber Vault has now the ability to sell the Return of the Jedi Boba Fett Blaster LIMITED edition at a fantastic price. This iconic blaster is limited to 1500 pieces and at just $410 including a display case these will not last long. Head on over to The Saber Vault and pre-order yours today!
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Star Wars Action News Podcast
[Pete | 01/16/07] |
| Star Wars Action News latest pod cast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie begin a look back on 30 years of collecting by hitting rewind on the old 8-track player. They also take a look at the Attackus Millennium Falcon/Death Star Hanger diorama, the Gentle Giant Vader maquette and Sideshow Collectibles tid bits.
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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Visual Guide Update – Galactic Heroes
[Pete | 01/15/07] |
| The Galactic Heroes Visual Guide gets a huge update today with the addition of all 10 figures from the Death Star Escape diorama. Head on over to the Galactic Heroes Visual Guide or click here to check out all eleven of today's entries!
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Ambush on Ilum, Yoda FX & 212th Helmet at Andrew's Toyz
[Pete | 01/15/07] |
| Andrew's Toyz has the long awaited for Yoda FX lightsaber from Master Replicas up for preorder along with the super cool and very limited 212th Attack Battalion Trooper Helmet so head on over right now and pre-order yours today.
But wait! You need something super hot to add to your collection today? The Ambush on Ilum Battle Pack with Snowbunny Padmé is in stock and ready to ship! Head on over now and be the first on the block to have this long awaited set in your collection! Click here to head to Andrew's Toyz and place your order!!
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Saber Vault Newsletter
[Pete | 01/15/07] |
| The Saber Vault writes in with some great news about the Yoda FX lightsaber pre-order and reminders that they have other FX sabers to pick up along with it. Don't forget to place your order for the 212th Attack Battalion Trooper Helmet either! We all know that Star Wars fans love Pirates of the Caribbean as well so check out the new Master Replicas Jack Sparrow Pirate Beads too! Click here to read the whole newsletter.
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Master Replicas Items at StarWarsShop.com
[Chuck | 01/13/07] |
| StarWarsShop.com now
has the new Master Replicas Yoda Force FX Saber and the 212th
Attack Battalion Helmet up for pre-order. Also available is the 2006 Convention Exclusive
Han Solo mini-blaster. If you missed getting this at Comic-con you can now pick one
up at StarWarsShop.com!

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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/12/07] |
| Next
up for the Titanium
Visual Guide is Amidala's Star Skiff. Take a look at this cool silver ship, before
it blew up of course...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter!
[Pete | 01/12/07] |
| Once again our newsletter is full of new items and great discounts. For Pre-Order this week we have the long awaited Master Replicas Yoda FX Saber and the 212th Battalion Clone Trooper Helmet. The Sideshow 12" Exclusives like Bib Fortuna, Kit Fisto, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and many others are in stock. We recently discounted some of the new Saga 2 Action Figure Tin Boxed Sets. You can find these and thousands of other great items at Brian's Toys. See you at the site!
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R2D Toys Newsletter
[Pete | 01/12/07] |
| R2D Toys latest newsletter is packed with some great weekend specials that include the Death Star Briefing Room and the 30th Anniversary Coin Album. They also have in limited quantities of the #87213 Ambush on Ilum Battle Pack, Betrayal of Felucia Battle Pack, all 7 x TSC Wave 9 figures and all 5 x TSC Wave 10 figures (Wal-Mart Exclusive). Click here to read the entire news letter!
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Sideshow Buboicullaar Creature Pack
[Pete | 01/12/07] |
| Sideshow's next Star Wars offering is the Buboicullaar Creature Pack! Jabba's frog dog and important member of the Hutt's group of villainous henchmen, Bubo is a must-have addition to any Jabba the Hutt throne room scene. Newsletter subscriber will have a chance to Priority Pre-Order the Sideshow Exclusive edition of the Bubo Creature Pack at 10 AM (Pacific Time) on Friday, January 19th, 2006!
This week's newsletter also announced the edition sizes for the Bib Fortuna and Asajj Ventress will be set at 5,000 pieces each.
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Master Replicas 212th Helmet Replica & Yoda FX Pre-order
[Chuck | 01/10/07] |
| It's
that time! Collector's Society Members can now pre-order the Master
Replicas 212th Attack Battalion
Helmet and the Yoda Force FX Lightsaber! Not a member? Don't worry, tomorrow non-members
can place their orders!
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/09/07] |
| Obi-Wan's
Jedi Starfighter makes another appearance in the Titanium
Visual Guide, but this time featuring the AOTC version, with the very cool add-on
Hyperspace Ring. Take a look at details of the fighter and the fighter with the ring
attached below...
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/08/07] |
| Tonights Titanium
Visual Guide update features the mighty Imperial Star Destroyer, capturing that
tiny blockade runner that started it all...
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Star Wars Action News – Episode 72
[Chuck | 01/08/07] |
| The
Master Replicas Signature Edition Millennium Falcon has arrived at Marjorie and Arnie's
house. Has Arnie come to terms with the cost? Has Marjorie come to
terms with Arnie for spending it? And, the three thousand dollar question: was
it worth it?

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R2DToys Update!
[Chuck | 01/06/07] |
| R2Dtoys is
having their big January sale so stop by today to see what's on sale and what you
get free when you spend £100! Plus, save up to 50% on select items! There are
great items available from Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Sideshow Collectibles, and more!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #392
[Chuck | 01/05/07] |
| WHAT
A WEEK! Lots of great new items in stock. A few Gentle Giant items came in including
the Mini Bust Chewbacca, Mini Bust General Grievous, and Royal Guard Statue. The
new 12" Darth Maul and Bib Fortuna from Sideshow are here. Master Replicas Millennium
Falcon SE and LE are in ready to ship as well. For you G.I. Joe collectors the Viper
Pit 6-Pack is back in stock along with other 6-packs. Hasbro Marvel Toys have been
released and we have them for you. Some of these new releases are the Titanium Series
Green Goblin, Spider Man Origins Signature Daredevil, Marvel Legends Carded Banshee,
Hercules, Planet Hulk and many many more. You can purchase these and thousands of
other items at www.brianstoys.com. See you at the site!
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Master Replicas 212th Attack Battalion Helmet Replica
[Chuck | 01/05/07] |
| Master
Replicas didn't waste any time announcing new products this week to go along
with their new site overhaul! They've officially announced the new 212th Attack Battalion
Helmet, which will be available for pre-order next week. Also available for pre-order
next week is the hightly anticipated Yoda Force FX Lightsaber.
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Republic Commando Maquette at SWS!
[Chuck | 01/05/07] |
| StarWarsShop.com has
the exclusive Gentle Giant Republic Commando Maquette back in stock! This is the
full color version and is limited to just 500 pieces! This is set to ship this month,
so if it was on your list then don't wait, it likely won't last long again...
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Saber-Stand News Flash!
[Chuck | 01/04/07] |
| Looking
for a way to display your expensive FX sabers? Saber-Stand.com has
your answer! Space saving, attractive, and very well made, these stands keep
your investment not only looking good, but warp free too! And, if you have more than
a few FX Sabers, you can save by Ordering
4 and getting a 5th for FREE!
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/04/07] |
| Darth
Vader's Sith Starfighter is the next Sith vehicle to fly into the Titanium
Visual Guide. Check out how this one compares to the other Jedi Starfighters...
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Brian's Toys New Year Specials
[Chuck | 01/03/07] |
| Brianstoys.com has
tons of New Years Specials on Star Wars 12" items, plus you can get some
free items with your order with a $75 or more purchase. Check out all the New Years
Specials here!
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Visual Guide Update – Titanium
[Chuck | 01/03/07] |
| Check
out tonights Titanium Visual Guide update: Darth Maul's Sith Speeder. You can see the entire
line over in the Titanium
Visual Guide.
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