Toys R Us has the Force FX lightsabers on sale this week so after you head out to the store do not forget to visit Saber-Stand.com to order the ultimate display system for your new lightsaber. Don't forget that they always have incentives that can even help you score a stand for free! CLick below and get yours now!

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     This week Star Wars Action News opens up The Vault, as in the new book by Steve Sansweet and Peter Vilmur....

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     The latest edition of the Hasbro Q & A Roundup is live over in the War Room. Head on over to read all the questions and their answers that were given on October 26 from around the web.

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    As promised, we have one more TAC update for you. Something a little different, but sure to help you browse through the dozens of coins in the TAC universe: a thumbnail Visual Guide to 30th Anniversary Collector Coins. If you've been on the fence on whether or not to collect the latest round of Star Wars coins, then this visual treat might just dazzle you enough to push you over the edge!

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     We'll wrap up the TAC mini-marathon (and wave 6) with one of THE coolest figures to date! The latest McQuarrie Concept figure, a very very cool Snowtrooper. Now that we are more than half way through the 30th Anniversary Collection, I think everyone can safely agree this is the best collection Hasbro has put together to-date! Don't go away though, we have one more small addition to JTA, so be sure to check back later...

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     A programming glitch changes 4-LOM from a protocol droid to a thief and a tracker of fugitives. Jabba the Hutt teams him with the bounty hunter Zuckuss, creating a formidable duo that successfully combines intuitive mysticism with emotionless logic.

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     We've just received in stock the very cool Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Anakin Skywalker Diorama from Sideshow Collectibles! This diorama features the electrifying battle on Mustafaar.  The ARC-170 Elite Squad battle pack is also new and includes two clone pilots, two clone troopers, and a droid from the Clone Wars.  For G.I. Joe, we are now taking pre-orders on sets of Wave 4 and Wave 5!  For more of our great selection, head on over to www.brianstoys.com and check out our latest newsletter!

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     The TAC mini-marathon continues... Hailing from the prosperous planet of Ralltiir, General Pharl McQuarrie watches as his world is crushed in the iron-fisted grasp of the Empire. He joins the Rebel Alliance and helps establish the Rebels' new base on Hoth, working closely with his friend Jeroen Webb.

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    Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about another big batch of new arrivals and more exciting new preorders! Check out the full newsletter right here!

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     once again at the helm of the Millennium Falcon, but it is a bitter reunion: he is fleeing Bespin after thwarting Darth Vader from capturing Luke Skywalker. Lando and Chewbacca blast into space on a desperate mission to rescue Han from his carbonite prison..

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     As promised, we'll now start kicking off wave 6! We'll start with a very tortured Han Solo, and one of the coolest accessories ever packed with a lowely basic figure, a full sized torture rack! Ouch! This accessory is so big, it gets its own guide!

   

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     Next up for the 30th Anniversary Collection mini-marathon is a cool little 2-pack featuring a beat-up C-3PO, and that pesky little monkey-thing, Salacious Crumb! This rounds out wave 5. Stick around, because we will be bringing you all of wave 6 coming up next!

   

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    If you are a fan of collecting the Star Wars hardback books like I am, you will be thrilled to learn that the final Republic Commando novel coming out will indeed be a hardback edition! Republic Commando: Execute Order 66 is due out in August 2008! Not too many details available yet, but you can read about it at StarWars.com.

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     Today we thought we would round out waves 5 and 6 with a little TAC mini-marathon. Check back throughout the day for plenty of 30th Anniversary Collection updates! We'll kick things off with one enormous basic figure: Hermi Odle...

   

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    The latest Hasbro Q&A is now live! Check out the latest round of questions, including one that even stumped the Hasbro team...

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     The Clone Wars...curiosity of what they were was forever etched in the minds in May of 1977 for millions of us and now that we know part of the story Hasbro has created some of the most iconic characters. Check out the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide for the non-animated versions of Nevlan Anakin, Yoda and his Kybuck and Roron Corobb!

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    Sideshow Collectibles has some very welcome production updates to the upcoming Ilum Padme figure. Stop by and check out the improvements, and make sure to hit that wait list if you didn't order this the first time around!

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     Expanded Universe...and plenty of it can be found in Wave 5 of the 30th Anniversary Collection. Check out some of the awesome characters from Star Wars video games and comic books...not to mention the mind of Ralph McQuarrie by clicking below!

 
 
 
 
 

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     The Legends section of the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide gets another update tonight, featuring the only EU Legends figure to make the cut, the Darktrooper. Not only is this the only EU figure currently in the Legends collection, it also sports a nifty gold coin to celebrate the fact that this was the number 1 fan's choice figure!

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     This week on Star Wars Action News, hosts Marjorie and Arnie have an experience that is familiar to many collectors--the item you dread opening. Maybe because it was a purchase that you don't know where to put, maybe it's something you don't want to face because you spent more than you should, or perhaps it's something that seemed nice in theory but isn't as nice as you'd thought. This week Marjorie holds up a mirror and makes Arnie take a long look at an item he's dreaded opening... What is this item? Listen to this week's show to find out!...

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     The Saga Legends Visual Guide gets another boost with the addition of a pair of Imperial Officers, R4-I9 and RA-7. Click below for the larger views!.

 
 

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     This week Urban-Collector has added the newest pre-orders from Gentle Giant to our site! Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fans definitely have something to be excited about with these cool new additions. Visit Urban-Collector to check all our collectibles and Click here to read the entire newsletter.

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     Last weekend the folks in Ghent Belgium celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the OT in their own way as part of their annual F.A.C.T.S. convention...this time the convention floor grew to new record levels and a great time was had by all! Check out our 2007 F.A.C.T.S coverage in our Star Wars Experience section to get in on the fun that was had!

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     The latest in our Kotobukiya spotlight series features a ROTS version of Obi-Wan Kenobi as he prepares to do battle with General Grievous. This statue can also be combined with a very cool General Grievous to form a mini diorama. Look for the General in our next spotlight...

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     This week we've received lots of awesome Star Wars items and some of our hottest selling items are back in stock!  New items we have a Holiday Boba Fett Table Piece with a Han Carbonite giftwrapped for Jabba the Hutt!  Also there is the AT-RT Assault Squad Battle Pack and new Mr. Potato Heads including Yam Solo, Princess Tater, and Luke Frywalker.  Back in stock we have Interactive R2-D2 and 30th Anniverrsary Exclusive Luke Skywalker McQuarrie.  For more great items, stop by www.brianstoys.com for all the latest Star Wars, Transformers, and G.I. Joe collectibles!

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    Got an idea for Hasbro? Unfortunately, it is not as easy as just saying "hey, why don't you do this?" Hasbro wanted us to pass on information about their ideas process to our readers. Read Hasbro's New Product Ideas guidelines right here.

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     The V-Wing fighter gives clone troopers a nimble, responsive craft that can keep up with the agile Jedi starfighters and hold its own in a dogfight against droid fighters. The wings open in a 'v' shape that enhances maneuverability and speed. Two pairs of cannons put ample firepower at the fingertips of the pilot. V-Wing fighters escort Palpatine's ship during the Emperor's solemn journey to retrieve Darth Vader, who was critically wounded after his shattering battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar...

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    Can't get enough of Dooku this week? Well, it's time to pre-order the very cool Yoda vs. Dooku diorama at Sideshow Collectibles...

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     The Battle Droids from the Saga Legends area of the TAC Visual Guides are now complete with the addition of the shot and slashed tan Battle Droids...click below for the bigger view.

 

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     A quick update to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide brings you the last of the exclusive coins of the year....the Celebration Europe give-away!

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     It looks like we are not finished with Gentle Giant today! Check out the lastest announcement in their statue line, a very cool double statue of Count Dooku and Asajj!

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     The latest buzz around the net these past few days has been the arrival of two highly desired Gentle Giant Prequel Mini-busts: Female Jedi's Shaak Ti and Aayla Secura. These are now confirmed, have some nice Jedi poses, and you can see them in hi-res right here!

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     The latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter is out and you'll want to check out the new Gentle Giant pre-orders for the Emperor maquette, Aayla Secura & Shaak Ti mini-busts and the Dooku & Asajj statue! There is a huge new selection that you can read about by clicking right here

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     The 30th Anniversary Visual Guide is updated with the way cool Elite TIE Interceptor and the 181st Squad TIE Pilot! Click below to check it out.

 

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     Saber-Stand.com wants to remind you that the coolest way to display your FX lightsabers is with the sleek, compact Saber Stand. Not only does it make your display look sharp but they help prevent "saber warp" that can happen when gravity pulls down on your saber when displayed in the vertical position. Head on over to Saber-Stand.com and order one for each of your FX lightsabers today!

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     This week on Star Wars Action News: The new Star Wars novel from Del Rey is being released, and to celebrate Star Wars Action News brings you not one but two interviews. We sit down with Steve Perry and Michael Reeves, co-authors of Death Star, to discuss the book and how it came to be. This book is a great entry point into the EU for fans not up on the Star Wars novels, and is also a wonderful read with links to the current continuity for those who have read every Star Wars book to date. Click here to see everything that is packed into this weeks episode...

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     Looking for any tidbit about the Star Wars live-action series? Hop over to IGN to check out the latest rumors...

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     The StarWarsShop.com exclusive Concept Grievous is todays update. Check out the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide for all your favorite TAC figures and coins, and stop by SWS.com to get this cool concept figure!

   

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     The latest edition of the Hasbro Q & A Roundup is live over in the War Room. Head on over to read all the questions and their answers that were given on October 12 from around the web.

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    This week at Brian's Toys there's a little bit of everything to offer, from the latest 30th Anniversary items, to some nice vintage items. You can also find plenty of high-end goodies from Gentle Giant and Master Replicas. Check out the full newsletter at Brianstoys.com!

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    It's that time again! On Saturday, October 20th, the Kentucky Star Wars Collectors Club (KSWCC) will celebrate Star Wars with our annual Fall Festival! Are you in the area and want to know more? Just click here for all the details!

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    Hi - Here is another big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about more exciting new preorders and a ton of new arrivals from the last week or so. Check out the full newsletter right here!

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     Looks like there may be some bad news for the folks who were waiting for the Mighty Muggs. Click here to read about the possible future of this new line and the updated info (good news).

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    It is time for another round of Q&A with the Hasbro team! Stop by and check out all our latest questions...

    Take a sneak peak at the next Sideshow Collectibles diorama: Duel With Dooku. This AOTC diorama looks to be highly detailed and a nice addition to the expanding diorma line. Click below for a sneak peak!

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     Fans of the Acme Character Keys will sure like this unique, off-beat Key. Darth Stewie emerges as the Dark Lord of the Sith in the Family Guy episode "Blue Harvest" in this Entertainment Earth exclusive due out in December. You can pre-order it right here!

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     It's time to catch up our Comic 2-Pack section in the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide, this time featuring the comic likeness of Luke Skywalker & R2-D2 from Marvel's Star Wars #4...

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     It's time to place that order for the life-size Animated Princess Leia! Entertainment Earth has this ready for pre-order for those that absolutely must have this in 1:1 scale...you know who you are... What's next, a life size Slave Leia?

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     Stop by Saber-Stand's Web site to see how they can help you properly preserve your Master Replicas Force FX Lightsabers! And, once you are ready to buy, be sure to take advantage of their "buy 4 get one free" offer! That will save you 20%, and the way 2008 is shaping up, you are going to need the extra cash!

     Ready to find out what happened after Darth Bane: Path of Destruction? StarWars.com has the lowdown on the sequel, Darth Bane: Rule of Two...

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     Check out the poster of the full line of the up and coming The Force Unleashed Star Wars Miniatures! Click below for a look at the poster, and then head over to the forums to talk all about it! Special thanks to War Room forum member jedi_master_sal for the image!

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     Heads up New Yorkers! JTA reader Justin wanted us to spread the word...

Finally, Finally, Finally ... something in Central NY!!! For those of you in NY, there is a great convention (especially for those who can't travel to SDCC, Celebrations, etc.) in its second year and only looks to grow...

All the details here!

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     Five years have passed since the Battle of Endor. Luke Skywalker is the first Jedi in the fledgling Republic, but the dark legacy of Emperor Palpatine still threatens him. The smuggler Mara Jade has long wanted to find Luke and kill him because of his role in the death of her former master, the Emperor. Her chance to strike arrives at last, but events cause her to join forces with him to escape Imperial forces....

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    Master Replicas has another highly anticipated helmet lined up for pre-order this week! Check out the 501st helmet, complete with wear and tear! Click here to read all about this latest release, and how you can order one!

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     This week Star Wars Action News has reports of Wave 6, yes 6, hitting pegs...from people who've never even seen Wave 5. Or wave 5 from people who've not seen wave 4. Or all three waves hitting at once. Plus Saga Legends Waves 1 and 3, but no 2? What does it all mean? Is it a sure sign of the apocalypse? Listen to Star Wars Action News to find out which stores you should go to while hiding from the fire and brimstone...

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    Visit Urban-Collector this week to see our expanded line of Star Wars Halloween costumes.  From Adults, kids and newborn costumes –  to Helmets and Lightsaber replicas – Urban-Collector has your Halloween covered. Read our entire newsletter here!

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    This week at Brian's Toys we have plenty of 30th Anniversary Wave 5 and Wave 6 in stock!  We also have a Clones & Commanders Gift Pack available, a great gift for the holidays!  35% Off on our entire Simpsons inventory!  We also have a new promotion, spend over $60 of in-stock merchandise and receive a free item of your choice!  More details at brianstoys.com.

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     Entertainment Earth has a nice breakdown chart to help hunters identify which figures from the Saga Legends line are with each wave. This chart also helps break down the different Saga Legends variations. Thanks to Greg from KSWCC for the tip!

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     Kotobukiya has another hit on their hands with the upcoming release of the vivid Royal Guard. Brightly colored and ready for action, the Royal Guard checks in as our latest entry in the Kotobukiya spotlight photo gallery!

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     It is time to head on over to the Star Wars Shop and order yourself one of the, if not the, coolest Acme Character Key to date...the SWS Exclusive Boba Fett Animation Character Key! Go and order now, limited to only 1,000 this is sure to sell out fast!

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