Obi-Wan Kenobi is our latest addition to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide. Check out our growing collection of 30th anniversary items as we build up to the 30th anniversary of Star Wars!

   

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    Tomorrow is the day for Collector's Society members to pre-order their Stormtrooper helmets. Pre-order details:

$399.00 apiece, the first 500 will receive the debut companion Master Print!
Collectors Society Pre-Order: April 30, 2007 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
General Public Pre-Order: May 1, 2007 (9:00 am Pacific Time)
Expected to begin shipping: Late Summer 2007

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     Looks like fans get yet another Celebration IV exclusive to hunt for, this time from Kotobukiya. Kotobukiya's first North American exclusive will be a light-up Spirt Yoda, limited to just 1138 pieces. That should be a familiar number to any Star Wars fan! Read the full press release over at Sir Steve's Guide!

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     The latest dioramas from ACPin have arrived, diorama fans can check out the following:

Jedi Temple Order 66: With the rise of Emperor Palpatine, in truth a secret Sith Lord scheming to overtake the galaxy, the Jedi were branded enemies of the state. Palpatine's new apprentice, Darth Vader, stormed the Jedi Temple with his elite clone trooper special forces in tow. They cut down the Jedi ranks within the temple, not even sparing the younglings.

Jedi Funeral Pyre: With the alliance of the Naboo and the Gungans ,the two cultures were able to repel the Trade Federation invasion, and bring peace back to the serene world. One of the Jedi knights sent to assist the Queen in the battle died and his body was cremated at a funeral attended by numerous mourners from Naboo, Gungans and several Jedi Council members.

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    May is just right around the corner, and that means there is only a few more weeks before the largest Star Wars party on the planet, Celebration IV, takes place. For new this week, Brian's Toys is taking pre-orders for Master Replica Scaled Helmets and 30th Anniversary Wave 4 figures, which include Darth Vader McQuarrie and Boba Fett Holiday Special! Also this week we have new Sideshow Exclusive Premium Formats of Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. 30th Anniversary Darth Vader with Coin Albums are now back in stock as well! Visit www.brianstoys.com to see more of our excellent selection of Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and other great collectible toys!

     

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     Once again, Hasbro has our answers! Check out our 19th session, directly from Hasbro, and take note of the additional tidbits of information concerning the upcoming display stand packs...

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     Check out the latest 30th Anniversary Visual Guide update, this time R2-D2 from Revenge of the Sith gets the Visual Guide treatment. Click below for detailed guide images...

   

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    Hi – Here is another big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com stuffed full with a week's worth of news about new arrivals, new preorders, and another great clearance sale!  Be sure to check out the entire list, there is a ton of cool new product.

30% OFF CLEARANCE SALE:  Save 30% on everything in the store except those items marked 'new' or 'preorder' from now until 12:00 Noon Central Time on Monday April 30th!

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     Now available for order is the latest version of the information packed Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book! With tons of information about your favorite Star Wars collectibles from toys to books and beyond! You won't find a more complete Star Wars collectors guide anywhere! And...to make this years edition all the more special it features an article on your favorite Star Wars collecting web site...the Jedi Temple Archives! So either head on over and order yours now or bring a few extra bucks to CIV where the official launch of the book will be in full swing!

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    With all this Celebration IV talk, some might have forgotten about that little event call San Diego Comic-Con... Well, Sideshow hasn't, and they've unleashed the list of exclusives offered at the big event! Star Wars fans can expect to see anothe Medicom exclusive (Black Hole Stormtrooper VCD), as well as a very cool Holographic Darth Sidious with Mechno-chair, scaled to their 12" line. For full information and pre-order details, read all about it on their San Diego Comic-Con page!

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     More Gentle Giant items are unveiled tonight. This time, Han Solo gets the spotlight. Some additional items we saw at Toy Fair (but weren't allowed to photograph) have shown up on their site: Check out the official picture of the animated Han Solo. Also officially announced is the Han Solo statue, but no picture available for that one yet. We do get to see a teaser sillouette of the statue, which should give you an idea of his pose. And, if the animated Han Solo has shown up, you can bet that the animated Chewbacca is not far behind...

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     You heard about them at Toy Fair, and now Gentle Giant has officially released the name of their new line: Kustomz. They are showcasing their first Kustomz, the Scout Trooper on Speeder Bike. Check out their site for the latest information and ordering details!

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     Celebrate the 30th on the 30th. The Force Among Us is having its "North suburban" premier on May 30th, 2007 at the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois. The event is free, but you will need to reserve a ticket to enter so click here to read all about it so you don't miss out on this spectacular event!

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     There is big news out of the Master Replicas Podcast this week. Just check out all the goodies coming our way!

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     Sideshow Collectibles does it again! Their latest Premium Format figure is now part of the Sideshow Collectibles Visual Guide! Check out the awesome detail on the galaxies most notorious bounty hunter!

   

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     What do 1990 video games, the Sideshow PF Boba Fett and Celebration IV parties all have in common? They are all the talk of the town in the latest episode of Star Wars Action News! Click here to get the whole scoop on what you'll hear on the show...especially the party info!
     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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     Finally, after much hinting and teasing over at the SWAN forums, the Jedi Temple Archives team has partnered with Star Wars Action News to throw a party at Star Wars Celebration 4! You can Click here for all the details, but Arnie and Marjorie will tell you all about it on this week’s show! If you are going to C4 then this is a great opportunity to hang out with a bunch of friends and fellow Star Wars fans. Spacing is limited, so don't wait to sign up!

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     Coins! Coins! Coins! It all starts with number 1 in the 30th Anniversary Collection: Darth Vader, packed in with the very nicely made 30th Anniversary Coin Album. Check out Darth Vader below, and then check our our hi-resolution Coin Album PDF (6.9MB), because the way this thing folds out, you need the ability to zoom to truely enjoy this full color treat...and you won't find nicer detail than right here in the Archives!

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    Not going to Celebration IV? Master Replicas will make available a limited quantity of their CIV exclusive Wedge Antilles X-wing Scaled Replica helmet for pre-order to members of the 2007 Collectors Society. This will be available sometime in May, so if you are not a Collector's Society member, you still have time to join if you want to take advantage of this! Click here for information about joining the 2007 CS! Also, an image surfaced in the MR forums during the trivia contest last night, so if you want a sneak peak you can check out a full size image in that thread.

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     Brian's Toys has received some great new items this week, the Gentle Giant Animated Stormtrooper Statue and the all-new 30th Anniversary Unleashed Battle Packs. Also, Brian's Toys would like to introduce the One of Each Figure Club, a special club for all who hope to receive all future waves Star Wars carded figures. Click here to learn more about the club! Make sure you check out the rest of www.brianstoys.com for other great deals and products!

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     Master Replicas will start taking pre-orders on April 23 for Collector's Society members, and April 24 for the general public. Click the links below for photo galleries and pricing information...

• Boba Fett Helmet Scaled Replica
• Luke Skywalker X-wing Scaled Replica Helmet
• Stormtrooper Helmet Scaled Replica

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     Todays Gentle Giant update features a very cool Obi-Wan from the Clone Wars cartoon! This piece got a lot of bad press when the final version came out looking somewhat different than the prototype, but I for one am not disappointed. Check out the nice details on the Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Armor statue...

 

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      We here at www.r2dtoys.com have some fantastic deals this weekend, including Kotobukiya week where you can save up to 35% on selected products! Also check out our latest update on Wave 3 of 30th Anniversary and the NEW carded images ! Read more for all the goodies as well as the deal of the week!

     The Force Among Us crew will be at Celebration 4 with a special edition of the movie for all attendees to see! Click here to get the whole scoop!

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      Hi - Here is another exciting update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about another round of cool new arrivals and more big preorder news! Read more to see the full list of goodies!

     The Gentle Giant updates continue, now moving to one of the new statues. Take a closer look at this very cool Royal Guard statue. The vibrant colors make this a very nice display piece!

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     Spring is here and that means that new Force FX sabers are on the way...without a doubt you'll need the display system that will treat your new lightsabers with respect. Head on over to Saber-Stand.com and pick up one of their awesome Force FX lightsaber vertical display stands. Not only will the lightsabers be displayed in a way that helps prevent "saber warp" but they'll look awesome too!

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    Time is running out to get your Luke ANH LE for $200 shipped at The Saber Vault!  The numbers on the plaques are under 200 with many under 100.  These have been moving fast, and won't be around by the time the 30th anniversary of Episode IV: A New Hope arrives at the end of May...  

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     Star Wars Action News latest podcast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie explore the wonderful (?) world of exclusives, head back to the 80s once more and chat about the Hasbro Q&A. 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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     Master Replicas scaled replica helmets are on their way. Keep your eyes peeled for them launch as early as next week on Master Replicas web site. Their inaugural wave will consist of Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Pilot, and a Stormtrooper helmet. These cool little scaled helmets are full of detail, as we first saw in our 2007 Toy Fair coverage...

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     Tonight we add a Visual Guide that has been long in the waiting...the glow-in-the-dark group shot of the Heroes of the Rebellion bust-ups from Gentle Giant. It's amazing what a nice fully manual digital camera and a 20 second exposure can do! Click below to enjoy the photo in all its glowing glory!

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     Hasbro released details on their upcoming action figure stand pack. Not only will we get 40 of the best made stands Hasbro has produced, but we will also get a label sheet with 200 character names so you can customize your stands. The characters will cover nearly every figure released since 2004. The stands themselves will be broken up into 7 catagories. Want more details on how to get your hands on a few sets of these? Check out the official announcement at Hasbro.com!

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     With the amount of Star Wars goodies hitting the shelves these days and taking a chunk out of your pocketbook, everyone could use some free Star Wars swag! So, we've decided to point you in the right direction for the myriad of contests found around the web! Make sure you check them out, because free is always good! Read on for all the details...

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     The guys over at Mousedroid.com have uncovered some images of the upcoming TOMY remote control R2 unit imports. Check out R5-D4, R5-X2, and a weathered R2-D2...

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       R2Dtoys writes in with loads of new arrivals and new preorders. You want to get your preorders in now before the items are in stock because the prices will increase. Go now and check out the full list.

    This week we have the brand-new Gentle Giant Han Solo on Taun Taun statue in stock for $164.99. An Attakus closeout is happening on select items at Brian's Toys; Tusken Raider and Chewbacca have both been reduced by $200! We also have dozens of new vintage carded figures added, from Tri-Logo to Ewoks. If you're looking for something more modern, we have a toy lightsabers from Hasbro in stock. Stop by www.brianstoys.com to see these and other great selections of products!

     

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     Once again, Hasbro has our answers! Check out our 18th session, directly from Hasbro...

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     The next jedi on tap for a Gentle Giant Visual Guide is none-other than the masked Jedi Master Plo Koon. Check out the very nice details on this Gentle Giant mini-bust, and check out a full selection of Gentle Giant items at Brian's Toys!

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     You first saw it at The Jawa a few days ago, now Wizard has made it official! Check out the nice hi-res version of the Fan Choice figure, Darth Revan...

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    The Sideshow Collectibles Celebration IV 12-inch exclusive Luke Skywalker – Rebel Hero: Yavin IV priority pre-order is now live for non-attendees. If you cannot make it to Celebration IV, then Click here to place your order!

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     2007 marks the end of the fourth Star Wars series from Attakus. Seven resin statues have been released so far and three are yet to come until the end of the summer.
     The next two releases are Oola and the first Sandtrooper. They're expected to hit the market in early May but pre-order is still available on the Attakus Forum, just in case you would like yours as soon as possible. Click here to read more.

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    The next Gentle Giant update features another sweet bust-up box set. The clean version of the Clone Trooper Army Builder Box Set makes a nice addition to the (quite large) collection of Bust-Ups. This time around, each individual bust-up comes with enough arm and weapon parts to create four different poses. Check them all out below...

 

 

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    The Sideshow Collectibles Luke Skywalker – Rebel Hero: Yavin IV priority pre-order is now live for those attending Celebration IV. Click here to place your order. This is for pick-up only at CIV, so if you are not attending Celebration IV, you will have to wait for tomorrow to place your order!

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     Another Celebration IV exclusive is announced tonight! This time it's StarWarsShop.com, and they will be offering another rendition of the Gentle Giant animated Boba Fett Statue, with a paint scheme depicting how he appeared in the Droids Animated Series. This will be very limited! Just 1000, about 700 at CIV and 300 at Celebration Europe. Read on for all the details!

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     The Gentle Giant Visual Guide gets a small addition today, with the latest mini-bust version of Luke Skywalker, this time as a Jedi Knight. Make sure to stop by Brian's Toys for a nice selection of Gentle Giant products, both old and new!

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     The boys over at The Jawa have images of the final cut of the fan choice Darth Revan figure! Check it out in this article and then head on out an buy yourself a ToyFare magazine to see and read it for yourself!

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     Do you think Cris and Cortney went all alone to freezing Finse? Think again. Even Lord Vader brings company when he's visiting the place!
     Our good friend Mark Dermul, Autograph Bounty Hunter, and no less than 11 others went the "Wampa Way" as they put it and they had the time of their lives on the icy plains of Norway.
     Mark even put together a book about how to make this trip yourself ... all and any information about the trip and how to purchase the book can be found back on the Heading for Hoth website.

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     The guys filming The Force Among Us, Cris and Cortney Macht, along with their film crew have arrived back from Finse, Norway alive and well. The trip was a great success and they have come back with 20 hours of footage filmed at the location of the Empire Strikes Back Crew! Click here to read all about their trip and the soon to be released film!

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     The one folks have been waiting for: The Ralph McQuarrie Luke Skywalker! Another Hasbro Celebration IV/Celebration Europe exclusive, this time available only at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth! Check out all the details here!

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     Want to know where the R2-D2 mailboxes are showing up? Have one in your area and want to show it off? Check out this frapper map, and see if you can find one (or add one) near you!

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    Don't forget! Brian's Toys and Jedi Temple Archives are giving away a FREE Republic Commando Box Set! It's the easiest contest you'll enter! All you have to do is sign up for their newsletter by sending us an email here. That's it! This contest runs through April 22 so sign up today!

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      Go to www.r2dtoys.com and see all the hot new preorders and new arrivals. Such as the This Is No Cave" Environment Space Slug Diorama by Sideshow Pre-Order, Obi Wan Kenobi In Clone Trooper Armour Statue by Gentle Giant and loads more. Read more for the full list.

     Star Wars Action News latest podcast is up and ready to enjoy. Marjorie and Arnie check out the Koto Scout Trooper and look back at 1988 in their 30th Anniversary retrospective. Don’t forget, our scavenger hunt contest for the Sideshow Jabba the Hutt and throne has only one week left, the winner will be announced on our next podcast.
     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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     Gentle Giant has tons of information in their blog on their 2007 convention exclusives, including editions sizes. Some of this information will make die-hard mini-bust collectors pull their hair out as they hope for a chance via raffle to pick up some of the distant convention exclusives. Read on for more information...

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    A brand-new month means new deals and products at Brian's Toys. We have Master Replicas Darth Vader (Signature Edition) in stock and ready to ship.  Just this week, we have received shipments of the new Optimus Prime and Starscream figures from the upcoming feature film! Also new, we have Sideshow Premium Format Boba Fett and Medicom 12" Shadow Trooper.  If you still need to get yours hands on 30th Anniversary figures, now is your chance as we have Wave 1 back in stock!  For vintage figures, we found eight more AFA Palitoy figures in our inventory and a bunch of AFA loose figures!  Check out www.brianstoys.com to see these and other great products!

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     The 30th Anniversary Visual Guide gets another update today: The Episode VI Collector's Tin. Take a detailed look at another cool tin set in our detailed guides below...

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    Non-Attendees of Celebration IV now get their chance to pre-order the Sideshow Collectibles exclusive