Happy New Year! Jedi Temple Archives wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2016!

Nien Nunb has been confirmed for the Build A Weapon line per JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys!

The Black Series [Phase III] Ahsoka Tano. Luke Skywalker. Han Solo (Episode VII). Kanan Jarrus. Order them all at the stroke of the2016 from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys! Click through for more!

• Collectible: Emperor Palpatine/Commander Thire (1 of 6)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Order 66
• Review Sequence: #1201
• Original Publication Date: September 5, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,311th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Sideshow Collectibles announces a new Premium Format Figure as part of their 12 Days of Sideshow. Click through for the preview page for the new Premium Format Sandtrooper.

/Film.com has an AMAZING article on 20 deleted scenes from The Force Awakens (with images). Did you know that there was supposed to be a flashback scene with Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker on Bespin (from a different angle no less) in the film? This is why we received both action figures in The Force Awakens toy line! This and much more awaits you! Check out the article! Many of these scenes would have absolutely enhanced the current cut of the film.

Let's look at the Shadows Of The Empire Luke Skywalker (In Imperial Guard Disguise) figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

George Lucas tells Charlie Rose (via Variety) that he sold his franchise to "white slavers". Oh boy. The internet is about to explode for sure now! Always protective of his property and characters, it's evident that Mr. Lucas has regrets about the Disney acquisition of his beloved saga. Interesting. Click through for more!

• Collectible: Luminara Unduli/AT-RT Driver (5 of 6)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Order 66 (Series 2)
• Review Sequence: #887
• Original Publication Date: October 27, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,111th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2008

The Rey Elite Series figure from Disney is back in stock. It's the one with the lightsaber. Special thanks to JTA readers pgkeller and Brian D. for the emails!

After 15 years Toys R Us is closing its flagship Times Square store. Today (December 30th) is the last day the doors will be open. Doors close at 6PM for good. JTA reader Jor_supersid reports that there aren't too many sales too be had, but one of note is the The Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection, a great action figure reference book that JTA's Paul Harrison had a big part in helping photograph and edit. You can pick that up for $10 (a steal!). If you haven't checked out this book make sure to read the details on Amazon.

Let's look at the Shadows Of The Empire Chewbacca (In Bounty Hunter Disguise) figure in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Click through for the latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter, featuring new arrivals and new pre-orders.

Wave 5 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line has once again surfaced on eBay. But look at the RIDICULOUS bids these four figures are fetching. These are going to be EVERYWHERE folks. This is complete nonsense. In the meantime, just enjoy looking at these figures in our RDRs until they are released officially to the market!

JTA reader Frank alerts us to news that it appears Disney Parks are now getting NEW Build A Droid domes in the Droid Factory attraction. Click through for his report!

• Collectible: Obi-Wan Kenobi/AT-RT Driver (4 of 6)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Order 66 (TARGET Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #1204
• Original Publication Date: September 8, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,544th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2007

We finish up the Expanded Universe basic figures with Luke Skywalker, one of our favorites. Check him out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

• Collectible: R2-D2 (III 7)
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1088
• Original Publication Date: May 15, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,231st most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

See how the Elite Series Poe Dameron fares in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

We have an AMAZING confirming update to our previous BREAKING NEWS rumor report of upcoming The Black Series [Phase III] figures. We still don't know who they are exactly, but we now know they're legit! JTA reader rivesjunctionite has once again worked some magic and has found the links of the figures that were part of our earlier report. We know have Amazon links to the Shark Trooper, Blue Seal Communicator, Seal Droid and Green Seal Leader! Click through for links!

JTA reader Jeremiah R. sends in a store report for Fred Meyer. While figures weren't as cheap, he did manage to find Poe's X-wing Fighter for 50% off (the price is should really be)!

Happy Holidays from Smuggler's Bounty! Learn how your Star Wars holiday decorations could help you win an EXTREMELY limited 442nd Clone Trooper Hikari!

JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles is running their Year End Clearance Sale RIGHT NOW! There are many great things on sale including 3.75" The Black Series figures for $6.99 as well as many more items!

We can't provide additional proof other than a store report from a reader, but JTA reader CT R. lets us know that he picked up The Force Awakens Build A Weapon figures for 50% off. They rang up at $3.95 at the register.

• Collectible: Super Battle Droid (III 4)
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1188
• Original Publication Date: August 23, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,598th most visited review
• Score: 1.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

We've always had some doubters here with unbelievable store reports, but our story on the "less than $50" TBS6 FO Special Forces TIE Fighter really ruffled some of the feathers of (we guess) those who bought this for full price. "Receipt or it didn't happen!" and "this picture is a fake!" are just some of the comments we got. We don't feel we need to defend our posts in all honesty, but here is an image with a receipt proving that this is real to all of the naysayers out there. We won't be providing more proof beyond this. Special thanks to JTA reader Mlox for the photographic evidence!

See how the Elite Series Finn fares in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

FYI... The Amazon exclusive The Black Series 6-Inch Stormtrooper 4-Pack is back IN STOCK for $79.99. Special thanks to JTA reader Michael W. for the alert!

After we thought none of us could do better than what Amazon was offering for the TARGET exclusive AT-DP (with pack-in AT-DP Driver), JTA reader Jim VB. sends in proof that ROSS stores are getting this same item in for a mere $16.99. Click the image below for the proof! What an unmitigated disaster the Rebels line was too!! This sample was found in Crestwood IL.

JTA reader griggs3D writes in to let us know that Toys R Us has reduced Jabba's Rancor Pit on their American website down to $79.99. As you know this was originally discounted in Canada, but the sale has made its way to the USA online after going on a surprise sale at the store level. Take advantage of this while you can!

JTA reader Kevin the Toy Elf from YouTube channel Kev'sToyFun writes in to let our readers know that if you're interested in the "Forest Mission" Kohls' exclusive Build A Weapon 5-pack, it has been reduced to $44.99. What's more, use prmo code SANTA25 to get 25% off your order. It brings the total down to $33.74.

More and more reports of the Asty X-wing Pilot TBS6 wave (wave 4) being found across the USA! New reports are coming in from GA, CA, NM, OH, FL and AZ now (amongst other locations). Keep sending in those reports! Thanks to Chris618, Kendall P., Josh P., iang35, Jesse P., and Marco S. for the reports and images!

Well. We learned pretty quickly in The Force Awakens that he wasn't the new Boba Fett, but is he the new Greedo.... in The Black Series 6" line that is? He is certainly piling up across the USA. What a mjor disappointment on all front though because there was genuine great interest for this character. And there was intense interest for other characters from The Force Awakens toy line that we just didn't get to know in the film either.

• Collectible: Kashyyyk Trooper/Wookiee Warrior
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #916
• Original Publication Date: November 25, 2011
• Current Ranking: 757th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

As part of their 12 Days of Sideshow, Sideshow Collectibles posted a sneak preview of their 4-LOM Sixth Scale Figure. This one—and the rest of our bounty hunter squad—are long overdue!

See how the Elite Series Boba Fett fares in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Merry Christmas JTA readers! Today's Visual Guide update features Disney's R2-H15 Droid Factory figure. Click below for a closer look, and click here for a closer analysis in our full review!

• Collectible: Boba Fett/RA-7 Droid
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #915
• Original Publication Date: November 24, 2011
• Current Ranking: 895th most visited review
• Score: 5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

The Finn Sixth Scale Figure and the Finn and First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper Sixth Scale Figure Set are both up for pre-order on Sideshow Collectibles web site. Click below for the respective links.

Here is a nice little surprise for 2015. Although released in November this year, we held off reviewing it for Christmas Day. Check out R2-H15 in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Jedi Temple Archives wishes all of our readers, friends, affiliates and sponsors a truly Merry Christmas. We hope all of you are able to find the gift of peace this Christmas! Thank you for being a part of what we do every day here. It's easy to be dramatic about Star Wars figures when we have so much to be thankful for, and of course it's a big part of the entertainment and silliness here at JTA. However, it certainly isn't meant to be taken wholeheartedly. We're thankful for you for being part of it with us nonetheless. (more....)

I think that it may now be safe to assume that Hasbro won't be taking too many more risks with The Black Series [Phase III] vehicle assortment.... even if the First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter has an "01" on its box. That's just our opinion and this may not even be a worldwide sale, but JTA reader Jay M. sends us some fantastic (and alarming) proof that some lucky TARGET guests will be able to secure this huge vehicle for less than $50! These have been piling up in my neck of the woods too.

It's the Holidays! And nothing says Christmas like a very berry Holiday Darth Vader! We've updated our Visual Guide for this 2005 classic and you can check it out by clicking below. You can also see if this Holiday exclusive makes the must-have cut by reading our Research Droids Review right here (Hint: Is it possible to score less than a half holocron?)

Pre-order waves 5 and 6 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line at JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys while there are still some left!

• Collectible: Clone Commando/Super Battle Droid (No. 16)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #912
• Original Publication Date: November 21, 2011
• Current Ranking: 645th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Wow! Another Christmas miracle! We are getting one store report after another of our readers finding The Black Series [Phase III] wave 4 (the General Hux, X-wing Pilot Asty wave) at their local Walmarts and TARGETs across the USA! So far we have reports from Texas, Massachusetts, South Carolina and the Midwest Let us know of YOUR store finds too! Special thanks to Handsome C., Jim V., Steve U. and Josh X. for the preliminary reports and photographic evidence!

Hot Toys finally fully revealed their Finn Sixth Scale figure that was teased back in November. Click through for full details...

Hot Toys has just announced a Finn and Riot Control Stormtrooper two-pack. We have posted an image gallery and all the details on our Facebook page. Check them out! Finn will also be released separately for those not interested in the Riot Control Stormtrooper.

It's quite possibly definitely the worst action figure ever created. See the horrid Holiday Darth Vader (Holiday 2005 Edition) exclusive in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

It's a REAL and TRUE Festivus/Christmas miracle. Look what yours truly found at his local Walmart today. Now, thanks to wonderful people out there, I have managed to secure these figures already, but this is the first new merchandise since Force Friday! Now if I could only find wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] Walmart exclusive line.

JTA Mexican reader MIjail N. writes in to let us know that the 6" shampoo bottles have hit his homeland. Although new for him, they've hit in different countries so far. We haven't heard of any USA reports yet. Click through for his report!!

JTA reader Christopher L. had success at his local TARGET in Boston. Click through for his report!!

JTA reader Xotica sends us another store report from Argos in Birmingham. Wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] has been found there as well!

JTA reader Chad W. sends us two more examples of horrid paint operations in the collector focused The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" line!

JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles has plenty of Finn products in stock. Get this major hero in your collection today! They also have plenty other The Force Awakens in stock!

• Collectible: Darth Vader/Commander Bow (3 of 6)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: TARGET Exclusive (Order 66)
• Review Sequence: #1203
• Original Publication Date: September 7, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,056th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Click through for the latest announcements from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys!

It's back in stock AGAIN! Order the Toys R Us exclusive The Black Series Six Inch First Order Snowtrooper Officer!

Here is a link to certainly bookmark! The Black Series [Phase III] Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Rebels has a place on Amazon now. Special thanks to JTA reader rivesjunctionite for the hard work finding this listing!

JTA UK reader Stewart G. was ecstatic when he bumped into wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] line at an independent toy shop in North London. It looks like they're making they're way across the pond now!

Entertainment Earth is NOW running their Year-End Clearance Sale with over 100 Star Wars items on sale including Star Wars Black Series Action Figures, as well as Star Wars Pop! Vinyls and jewelry and more!

Now let's check out the Dark Trooper in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Walgreens stores are getting heavy shipments in of The Black Series [Phase III] wave 3 figures per JTA reader Cory from Tallahassee FL. He saw plenty of Resistance Troopers and FO TIE Fighter Pilots to go around for many people! Let us know of your finds too!

Hurry folks! Pre-order the Rey (Resistance Outfit) figure on eBay for only $99.99 each! Ridiculous.... Or get all three figures for $300! Special thanks to JTA reader SkyCommander for pointing out these laughs tonight!

JTA reader Gavin B. has also found new signs of life at his local Walmart as well in Tucson AZ.

JTA UK reader Matt H. sends photographic evidence that things in the UK are not nearly as dreadful as in the USA, unless of course you live in Minnesota. Check out all of the great stuff arriving at "across the pond"!

Is anything really exclusive anymore? The 'recent' Entertainment Earth exclusives announced on Force Friday are now on Amazon, and cheaper! Amazon seems to be the former exclusives dumping ground lately. The Imperials 4-pack can be picked up for $87.83, and the Desert Assault Walker is $18.75. Get them while you can! Thank you JTA reader Derek for sending us this find.

JTA reader Raina R. eagerly shares a new Rey & BB-8 statue recently received! Check it out!

It ends tomorrow, but use coupon code PARK25 to get 25% off select style of Disney Parks authentic merchandise.

We have heard shipping disaster stories on how Disney Store online ships out collectible merchandise, but now we have some evidence to share with you. JTA reader Gavin B. shares his latest experience with other readers. (more....)

We don't know how widespread this is, but JTA reader John H. from Florence AL alerts us to some pretty good deals at TARGET including The Force Awakens Battle Action Millennium Falcon for $69.99 and The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Special Forces TIE Fighter (which is piling up mercilessly at all TARGET stores) for $89.99.

JTA Facebook Zachary G. reports seeing a pre-order at his local Walmart for the Digital Movie version of The Force Awakens! Check out the image he submitted by clicking the thumbnail below.

JTA reader Taylor S. who works at Books A Million is reporting that The Black Series [Phase III] wave 2 is arriving there. If you need Phasma, it might be another place for you to check.

We are officially opening up our Hot Toys Visual Guide, and our first Sixth Scale figure added is the First Order Stormtrooper. Click below to have a detailed look at this great collectible!

• Collectible: Yoda/Kashyyyk Trooper (6 of 6)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: TARGET Exclusive (Order 66)
• Review Sequence: #1206
• Original Publication Date: September 10, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,548th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

The Target "exclusive" Rebels AT-DP that has shown up on Amazon.com is flying off the virtual shelves and now it's at its lowest price ever: less than $24 and FREE shipping! This might be your only chance to get this before it is gone forever at this price, so don't hesitate! Because of its lack of presence in Target stores, this is now basically a de facto Amazon exclusive.

Check out Kyle Katarn in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

I joined Pop Critica's Rich Alot for yet another discussion on The Force Awakens film. Check out our recorded conversation and review of The Force Awakens right HERE.

The Force Awakens is making headlines across the globe. Here at JTA is no exception! Between our three discussion articles so far we've amassed over 1500 comments! My family and I had the pleasure of attending The Force Awakens at a private showing rented out by the Kentucky Star Wars Collector's Club (KSWCC) this past Thursday, organized by long-time friend here in Lexington (and KSWCC member/former president) Kevin Lentz. After letting it soak in for a few days, Kevin posted his thoughts of Facebook today. What he wrote mirrored my feelings as well and I thought it would be a great addition (and opposing perspective) to our other reviews we've had on the site. Kevin agreed to let me post it here as another point-of-view for our viewers to read. Enjoy... and thanks Kevin for sharing!

• Collectible: Anakin Skywalker/Assassin Droid (No. 11)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #900
• Original Publication Date: November 9, 2011
• Current Ranking: 816th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

If you recall from our exclusive look at The Black Series [Phase III] wave 5 coming in 2016, Han Solo had quite a few issues, most notably his mismatched sleeves compared to the jacket shell. A new eBay auction from New Zealand reveals that the figure looks to be corrected. This is great news! Special thanks to JTA reader Paul H. for the alert!

Check out this ultimate "Jabba's Palace" themed eBay auction. For those of you that adore all of the characters from Return Of The Jedi's first act, check out this incredible auction! Special thanks to JTA moderator sjefke for the alerting us to this cool auction. FYI - the seller also has a Cantina themed set as well as other cool lots. Check them out!

Hasbro Pulse offers fans a pretty cool motion poster of The Force Awakens using Star Wars The Black Series 6" figures. Eagle-eyed collectors may notice the first reveal (tease) of General Leia Organa and Maz Kanata in the poster too. And also another look at C-3PO. Is a re-release of R2-D2 maybe imminent as well? These must be two of the figures recently revealed in our BREAKING NEWS report a couple of weeks ago!

It's official! The Force Awakens has shattered box office records (as if we had any doubts). With over $500 million in the opening weekend, it shows no signs of stopping. The New York Times has the full story!

If you still want her after her dreadful performance in The Force Awakens, she is in stock at ToysRUs.com!

UPDATE: And it's gone!

Probably the most anticipated action figure of 1998 was Mara Jade. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

TARGET.com has the wave 3 First Order TIE Fighter Pilot in stock and will ship for FREE!. Special thanks to JTA reader Josh P. for the alert!

UPDATE: And it's gone already!

It’s finally here. The Force has awakened. BEWARE: THIS REVIEW CONATINS FULL SPOILERS FOR THE FORCE AWAKENS.

The second Toys R Us exclusive Armor Up figure released is Poe Dameron. Make sure to visit our Visual Guides for the full guide page by clicking below, and make sure to stop by our Research Droids Reviews database and check out our in-depth review. We now feature over 2,400 collectible reviews in our product database—where you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy! Congratulations to Paul on an amazing accomplishment.

• Collectible: Emperor Palpatine (With Shadow Stormtroopers)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Commemorative Collection (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #348
• Original Publication Date: May 6, 2010
• Current Ranking: 831st most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

Is this what well-positioned in time for the film's release looks like? Excited to go out in the wild again to see what new figures and/or the return of older stock would be in store shelves, I once again found little to nothing. How about your part of the world?

We didn't even think these needed to be released, now they're $10 more and still selling like hotcakes. Crazy!

eBayer tunghori has gotten in some popular aftermarket loose figures including some gems from The Vintage Collection and The Legacy Collection. He also has in plenty of The Force Awakens figures that you just can't find at retail either!

Just in time for Christmas, Sideshow Collectibles releases their interpretation of the Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot. See this excellent figure in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

How many poorly made figures in the Walmart exclusive The Black Series line have we shown you in the last week alone? Well, this one takes the cake. Collectors' line? Yeah right..

Toys R Us exclusive Captain Phasma (Armor Up) is our latest addition to our Visual Guides. Click below for the full guide page. We also have our detailed review to check out right here.

• Collectible: Darth Vader (With Incinerator Troopers)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Commemorative Collection (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #349
• Original Publication Date: May 7, 2010
• Current Ranking: 1,003rd most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

Now that The Force Awakens as officially arrived, don't forget about the media blitz that has landed since December 18th. In case you didn't pre-order these, or if you are still wanting any of these in time for Christmas, be sure to stop by and pick up some NOW ON SALE The Force Awakens goodies! These are just a few of the many releases from December 18th. Keep in mind that while the ebook for the novelization is out now, the hardcopy does not come out until January 5th.

Celebrate the awakening! Visit the Brian's Toys newsletter to find a large sample of our latest products. Check out newly reduced prices on The Force Awakens 3.75" figures and new Vintage Star Wars listings at brianstoys.com now!

It's time to check out the Toys R Us exclusive Poe Dameron Armor Up figure. See it in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

• Collectible: Chewbacca/Han Solo (No. 04)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #898
• Original Publication Date: November 7, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,315th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Our official review of The Force Awakens film is imminent, but because I am a man of strong opinions, I needed to share my thoughts on the film. Keep in mind that my opinions may slightly change after a few more viewings, but this is where they are after one time. Click through if you dare....

Disneystore.com has added several new Elite Series figures: Poe Dameron (Pilot) and Kylo Ren Unmasked. Thanks everyone who wrote in to let us know!

Happy The Force Awakens day! Today is the official release of the film! Can you believe it!? With that, we also present our 2400th review of the Toys R Us exclusive Captain Phasma Armor Up figure. See it in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

The Force Awakens officially opens on December 18th, but most hardcore fans around the world are seeing it on the many earlier screenings as we speak, and for the USA, tonight. If you are itching to discuss what you've seen then this is the page for you! We will be bringing you a full review of the movie in a few days (once we've had time to fully digest it after a few more viewings) to discuss the technical and analytical aspects of the film, but use this article to release your energy and excitement for the film. Feel free to discuss ANYTHING you want about it! Post your thoughts, comments, reviews, and every spoiler-ridden comment you've been dying to scream out from the top of your lungs. This is a spoiler-full safe zone! Team JTA is watching the movie RIGHT NOW, but you don't have to wait for us to get started with the fun!

Warning: Expect every last spoiler from The Force Awakens to be revealed here. You’ve been forewarned!

Are there new Star Wars Hasbro products that are intentionally being held back until after the release of The Force Awakens? That's the latest rumor we're hearing from certain sources that shall remain nameless. We know of multiple instances of shrink-wrapped products at a couple of Walmart stores with corresponding information that it would be put out on December 19th, the Saturday after the film's release. With the recent drama that developed with Disney and innocent customers buying things off of store shelves, it seems that there is some clout to this rumor.

We have the final figure from the Walmart exclusive 3.75" wave 3 figures: Han Solo. You can check out our Visual Guide below and decide for yourself, but we didn't rank this figure too high in our Research Droids Review. Stop by and give us your thoughts in our discussion after checking out the Visual Guide!

• Collectible: Mouse (In Disguise)/Basso (In Disguise) (No. 15)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #911
• Original Publication Date: November 20, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,150th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

JTA reader David L. sends us more humorous quality control issues: It's the secret unmasked reveal of Kylo Ren! (But you just can't see it!)

JTA reader Will P. sends us news that Captain Phasma is still hitting Walmart. He found them in Florida. Click through for more!.

JTA reader Matt C. has found a healthy supply of the Walmart exclusive wave 3 figures in a local Walmart in Indiana.

Hasbro, we know you're obsessed with Obi-Wan Kenobi, but this is ridiculous! Special thanks to JTA reader and friend Josh M. for the image!

I have to admit that as excited as I am to see signs of life in the super-articulated 3.75" genre of action figure collection (for as long as it lasts), I am increasingly disappointed by the shoddy paint operations and other issues these now rare figures have. Whether it be misplaced eyebrows, bleeding or just embarrassing chipped paint jobs, Hasbro must lock down these quality control issues stat. JTA reader Adam found these three major issues in one case assortment. And I could list plenty of examples myself of figures I would never touch with a ten foot pole. Yes, that Finn comes with two left legs also.

While there's nothing but Gos Toowers from the Build A Droid line hanging on pegs, the Toys R Us in Princeton, NJ received wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] figures in addition to the Captain Phasma/Poe Dameron Armor Up exclusive figures. You may want to go and see what has arrived at the stores in your areas!

JTA reader Jeff B. was so excited to receive his Disney Elite Series Boba Fett figure.... and then he looked at the hands. Has Boba Fett had too much salt in his diet? What is up with his chubby hands?

JTA contributor and behind-the-scenes man Martin Malacara reflects on his love for Star Wars as he prepares for The Force Awakens. It's the eve of the film, although most of us will be seeing it tonight. And the arrival of this day has made us all a little bit introspective. Click through for more. (no spoilers.... be not afraid)

Never saw it in stores? Yeah, we never did either. But somehow Amazon.com has the TARGET exclusive AT-DP with pack-in figure for almost the same price that TARGET had it. And it’s available with Prime shipping for $27.01. Get it now!

Yikes. Han Solo hasn't aged well. See why in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

It's back in stock AGAIN! Order the Toys R Us exclusive The Black Series Six Inch First Order Snowtrooper Officer!

The Black Series [Phase III] Imperial Shock Trooper is IN STOCK at Walmart.com!

UPDATE: You people are crazy! Out of stock already!

A new AT-ST with AT-ST Driver is coming from Hasbro? That is what our Research Droids have dug up. We honestly don't know what scale or what format (5POA or super-articulated), but we do know this set is coming.

We are wrapping up our run of 6 Inch figures from The Black Series [Phase III] as we inch closer to the official premiere of The Force Awakens. What better way to finish up than with the very cool First Order TIE Fighter Pilot! Check out the Visual Guide below for this figure, and read (and comment on) our review for this figure right here.

We've got the latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter right here, featuring all their latest pre-orders and new arrivals.

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• Collectible: Count Dooku/Anakin Skywalker
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #325
• Original Publication Date: April 13, 2010
• Current Ranking: 623rd most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

Sideshow Collectibles has just released a sneak preview page for their upcoming Kylo Ren Premium Format Figure. Click here to check out the full-size image.

More reports of The Black Series [Phase III] 6 Inch wave 3 showing up. These were found this morning in a Greensboro, NC Toys R Us by JTA reader Scram. Thanks for the update! You can find both of these figures in our Research Droids Reviews and Visual Guides updated yesterday and today!

Sideshow Collectibles is releasing a new version of their popular Darth Vader Life-Size Bust. Now utilizing Legacy Effects instead of Spectral Motion to update this classic Star Wars villain, they've constructed an all-new helmet and face plate and gave Darth Vader an all-new pose. This piece also retails for $200 less than the 2010 version, and has no removable helmet or Anakin likeness underneath. You could say that this represents Darth Vader from The Empire Strikes Back the best.

The First Order TIE Fighter Pilot is an excellent figure. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys sends us their latest news! Check it out!!

It was inevitable. Most of us didn't even see these figures hit store shelves. Now they're ending up at Gordmans who has been notorious in the past for stocking after the fact hard to find Hasbro items. Scott from Tulsa tweets us with this latest development of Star Wars: Rebels figures! Find a local store near you HERE.

While we appreciate the gesture of Walmart putting the Imperial Shock Trooper in stock for about 30 minutes to an hour, do they have to use sponsors that advertise the same item for more than double the price?

If you are looking for cool army builders, this one's for you! Check out our guide for one of the latest The Black Series [Phase III] 6 Inch figure: Resistance Trooper (10). Click below to have a look at all of the details in our multi-image Visual Guide. Also, stop by our review for full discussion and specs on this figure.

• Collectible: Obi-Wan Kenobi/Bail Organa
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #913
• Original Publication Date: November 22, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,132nd most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2008

If you've managed to hold out, now might be the time. Gamestop currently has Star Wars Battlefront for both Xbox One and Playstation 4 for $39.99, $20 off the regular price.

The Black Series [Phase III] Imperial Shock Trooper is IN STOCK at Walmart.com! Thanks to all who wrote in to let us know!

It looks like the 6" Scale The Black Series First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter is back on sale for $113.99! If you missed this Black Friday deal then you have another chance. Thanks to JTA reader Edgar for the heads-up!

Apologies to our good friend Chris S. for ruining his birthday today. But if he checks out The Black Series [Phase III] Resistance Trooper, he may just find out what a great figure it is and have a wonderful birthday after all. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Hasbro finally comes clean about a TBS6 C-3PO on Twitter, however, they've waiting so long on this character that they're making it Episode VII specific. Oh, and it looks like it WON'T be vac-metallized. And they're making us wait until Fall 2016 before we can buy it! Let's hope an OT version will be coming sooner!

The final piece to wave 5 from The Black Series [Phase III] 6 Inch figures is the very cool and very well done First Order Flametrooper (16). Click below to check out our fully detailed Visual Guide, and see how this figure scored in our Research Droids Review.

• Collectible: Commander Keller/Galactic Marine
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #914
• Original Publication Date: November 23, 2011
• Current Ranking: 475th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

He has Tyrannosaurus Rex arms, but aside from that The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Flametrooper turned out pretty well. Check it out in our  Research Droids Reviews right now! Guest review Arnold Corso gives us his thoughts on it. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Here is a fun game to play. Before clicking through, try to imagine what Hasbro item has this price tag attached to it. OK, have you thought about it? Now click through and get ready to gasp! Special thanks to @toyfiend from Instagram for the image.

JTA reader Robert O'C. got a surprise when his Amazon exclusive 4-pack arrived, and not really in a good way. Click through to read about his experience!

The Disney Store in downtown Vancouver has marked up their Star Wars TBS6 figures very high. JTA reader David L. provides us with this recent experience at the store. Click through for more.... and let us know what you're experiences have been too!

We unfortunately overlooked this email we received three days ago, but JTA reader Ian A. sends us undeniable proof that wave 5 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line has hit Ontario Canada! Click through for more!

JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles have received wave 2 of the Space/Jungle assortment of Build A Weapon figures. Click through to see what else they have in stock!

And this is likely the Amazon listing for that VERY controversial Rey action figure! Once again we thank JTA reader TC Wood for the hard work digging up this product pages.

Could a listing for The Force Awakens' Maz Kanata have shown up on Amazon? JTA reader TC Wood has dug up this deeply buried listing for us to speculate about!

Is The Force Awakens affecting older products now out of production? It certainly appears so by Sideshow Collectibles' latest actions, but check out for example The Black Series [Phase I] Luke Skywalker (#11) figure - the Bespin Fatigues one. Once a pretty bad peg-warmer, his aftermarket value is climbing briskly. JTA reader Michael W. suggests that there may be a reason for this. What do you think? Click through for more!

Let it be known that tThe new Smuggler's Bounty Box will come with a collectible flocked item this time!!!

We shared this on Facebook early this morning, but we felt it was worth from page news!

Found! It's official! Wave 3 of The Black Series [P3] line including the Resistance Trooper and the First order TIE Fighter Pilot have hit Toys R Us in the SA. Special thanks to JTA reader Logan P. for the news and photo!

Check out our latest novel review, Tarkin. JTA content contributor Ian Gebhard gives us his full review, including character summaries, chapter summaries, and more. There's plenty to discuss from this novel, so stop by and check it out! Warning: Spoilers apply if you have not yet read Tarkin!

It's time to finish looking at wave 5 from The Black Series [Phase III] six inch figures. Click below to take a look at Finn (FN-2187). With spoilers present on the packaging description, we've kept this guide spoiler free until the movie premiere—so click through without fear! You can also read our full review of this figure right here, but be mindful that our review is not spoiler free.

• Collectible: Lando Calrissian/Stormtrooper
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs (Walmart Exclusive)
• Review Sequence: #324
• Original Publication Date: April 12, 2010
• Current Ranking: 1,050th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed two more re-releases: Darth Vader Sixth Scale figure and C-3PO & R2-D2 Premium Format Figures. Darth Vader is available for pre-order right now, and C-3PO & R2-D2 go up for pre-order on December 17th. You can check out the preview page for the Premium Format figures right here. Darth Vader looks to be a re-release of the Deluxe Darth Vader, minus many of the accessories, a few upgraded parts, and a new stand. It's hard to tell exactly from the preview image, but it appears C-3PO and R2-D2 will both get new paint decos.

WARNING! Big spoilers revealed in figure's bio! Finn (FN-2187) is part of wave 5 of The Black Series [Phase III] line arriving approximately in January. You can see it now however in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Guest review Arnold Corso gives us his thoughts on it. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

The last of the new figures from wave 3 of The Black Series 3.75 inch figures is Finn (Jakku). Take a look at the full Visual Guide below, and check the full specs, additional images galleries, and more in our Research Droids Review!

• Collectible: Obi-Wan Kenobi/ARC Trooper (No. 07)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #902
• Original Publication Date: November 11, 2011
• Current Ranking: 759th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

To answer my question from last week, the streak of great episodes ends at two. Click through for the full review of Star Wars Rebels: Legacy.

This was the winter finale of Star Wars Rebels, so there won’t be any Rebels reviews until the show returns in January. However, during the break I will be posting reviews of Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes. Beginning with the episode “Cat and Mouse,” I will be reviewing Star Wars: The Clone Wars in Star Wars chronological order. When Rebels is off, expect reviews of The Clone Wars. I’ve been having fun revisiting this great series and I hope you will too. Oh, and I hear there’s a new Star Wars movie coming out soon.

Sideshow Collectibles announces a world-wide convention exclusive for 2016: R2-D2 (Unpainted Prototype) Sixth Scale Figure. Click through for all of the details.

Hasbro has had no trouble making great action figure likenesses of Finn (Jakku), but now they've released the best version of him courtesy of Walmart. See our revised photo gallery and check out this figure in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

And here is a sneak peek at The Black Series [Phase III] wave 3! These are coming very soon to our daily RDRs!

The Force Awakens is only a week away! Visit our newsletter to find a large sample of our latest products.

Check out new Sideshow Collectibles Darth Vader Sixth Scale Figure from The Return of the Jedi and new Vintage Star Wars listings at brianstoys.com now!

The Toys R Us exclusive Armor Up Captain Phasma and Poe Dameron figures are in stock and ready to ship at their online store! It looks like we get a little more for our money this time around! By the way, if you buy both of them it will be enough for your order to ship for FREE.

Next up for The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" Walmart exclusive line is Rey (Jakku). Take a look at the full guide by clicking below. You can also read our full review right here.

• Collectible: Baron Fel/Hobbie Klivian (No. 12)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #908
• Original Publication Date: November 17, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,048th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Well, well, well. Just as we predicted (and supposedly heard from a reliable source), the Walmart exclusive Imperial Shock Trooper is hitting retail again and in a bigger and better way. We have received four reports of these hitting Walmart shelves once again (two with photographic evidence). It's time to start up the hunt again.We suppose Hasbro had intentionally wanted the initial batches to be limited for these also.... Special thanks to JTA readers Jason C. and Santi D. for the images!

We believe that the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Rey (Jakku) figure has one major continuity issue and one smaller paint operation issue. But the figure still passes in our books. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

WARNING! We have reviews and image galleries ready for the First Order Flametrooper and Finn (FN-2187) TBS6 figures, but there are HUGE spoilers in the text for Finn (FN-2187) so we're warning you now – it's a big one! You have been warned! Anyway, for those brave enough, enjoy the very first sneak peek look at these wonderful new figures!

JTA sponsor Entertainment Earth wants to say thanks to all the JTA readers for the tremendous response you gave for The Black Series Imperial Forces 4-pack contest. They've given us an exclusive promo for our readers only! Use code 2015CP10 to receive $10 off any order of in-stock merchandise $100 of more. This will also give you FREE shipping as well as a FREE gift. Don't forget that their bundle packages start tomorrow that we teased earlier today too and you can use this new promo code in conjunction with the bundle discounts. This code will be active through December 15th.

Let's take a look at the latest wave from The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" Walmart exclusive line. First up is Poe Dameron. Click below to check out our Visual Guide, and if you haven't checked it out yet, read our full review right here.

• Collectible: Princess Leia/Darth Vader (No. 09)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #907
• Original Publication Date: November 16, 2011
• Current Ranking: 408th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

OMG! Best The Force Awakens trailer yet! This one is guaranteed to choke you up! Click through to watch it!

The Black Series [P3] 6" FO Snowtrooper has been added to Amazon via third-party sellers. This should mean that Amazon might be stocking these in the near future. Special thanks to JTA reader Handsome C. and mdrew1975 for the alert!

Entertainment Earth is launching three bundle deals starting tomorrow (Friday) morning. These bundle deals will save up to 15%. Click below to check out a sneak peak of each bundle. If you've been holding off getting some of these then this can be a decent savings.

The hard-to-find Captain Phasma is currently showing in stock on Kohl's web site. It's a few dollars more than retail but still a great price for this one! Grab it now while you can! Thanks for the tip from JTA reader Flight13!

UPDATE 1: Use promo code WREATH20 to get an additional 20% off of your order. Special thanks to JTA reader Jimmy C. for this tip!

UPDATE 2: OUT OF STOCK!

Find out why the Walmart exclusive Poe Dameron 3.75" figure is better than its 6" counterpart in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Disney Movie Rewards has finally listed the new The Force Awakens one-sheet on their rewards site. For only 1000 points you can pick it up. Why they haven't put the posters up for sale for fans is a mystery! A huge thanks to Dave over at Rebelscum for sending me a code that pushed me over 1000 points so I could grab this!

We have been sitting on these figures for two days because we received the TBS6 Han Solo and Jango Fett wave unexpectedly sooner. Straight from China, check out the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] wave 3 figures in our RDRs right now. Reviews are coming very, very soon. Oh, and so is Han Solo.

PLEASE NOTE: Removing our watermarks from our images and placing them on other message boards and/or eBay is a violation of our image use policy and is subject to action.

We continue with our advanced look The Black Series [Phase III] 6 Inch figures. This time we are adding Jango Fett (15) to our Visual Guides! Click below to check out this nice addition to the line, and then read our review find out how well we scored this figure.

Click through to check out the latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter after the jump! There's plenty of new pre-orders and new arrivals to check out.

• Collectible: Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade (No. 10)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #906
• Original Publication Date: November 15, 2011
• Current Ranking: 590th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

With over 1000 entries, the lucky winner is.... click through to find out if you won!

We were VERY reluctant to post a link to this article this morning when our friend BIGJIM alerted us to it. It seemed ludicrous for sure. But now we're second guessing this. New information has fallen into our laps suggesting otherwise. If this is true, we don't think anything else could be more pitiful. Anyway, check out the article Star Wars Unity has posted earlier today.

UPDATE: We have learned that the source of the C&Ds is Disney/Lucasfilm and NOT Hasbro.

The Kmart exclusive Kylo Ren (Starkiller Base) is back in stock! Special thanks to JTA reader Daniel S. for the alert!

We have some BREAKING NEWS to share with you of upcoming The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures. Could these be code names? Probably. So, while we're certain these are coming, you know how Hasbro has been with disguising these names with lots of fluffy descriptions. Click through for more information!

We continue our exclusive look at the first wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures coming in 2016! Let's continue with the long-awaited Jango Fett. He isn't perfect, but he isn't that bad either. Check him out in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

JTA sponsor NJ Toys & Collectibles is expecting the TBS6 Captain Phasma wave in their warehouse on December 16th! Guarantee yourself a Captain Phasma by placing your order today!

Our friends at Yakface.com are reporting that Canadian Walmarts have begun to receive wave 3 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line. This wave contains only two new figures, but at least it is a start. This also hopefully means that the USA isn't too far behind! It sure looks like there are more and more signs of life out there!

The Black Series [Phase III] 6 Inch Han Solo (18) from The Force Awakens makes his way into our Visual Guides tonight as we show you an early look at figures that should be arriving in early 2016! Click below for the full Visual Guide, and in case you missed it don't forget check out our extended gallery, revew, and discussion we posted earlier today right here.

This is your very last chance to win the Entertainment Earth exclusive "Imperial Forces" 4-Pack! It all ends in just a couple of hours! Jedi Temple Archives and Entertainment Earth have teamed up to give one of our lucky readers the incredible The Black Series [Phase III] “Imperial Forces” 4-pack which includes the Sandtrooper Sergeant, Crimson Stormtrooper, Lieutenant Oxixo and R2-Q5. There are multiple ways in which you can collect entries to better your chances at winning this exclusive! All the details after the jump!

• Collectible: Koffi Arana/Bultar Swan (No. 13)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #909
• Original Publication Date: November 18, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,037th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

JTA Facebook reader Casey M. posts an image of the Han Solo figure from The Force Awakens line. Be careful if you don't want spoilers. After all, you may not know that an aged Harrison Ford is starring in the film! Boy, it looks just like the TBS6 figure!

SPOILER WARNING! DON'T LOOK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING! It looks like we know who else makes up the next 3rd wave of The Force Awakens figures thanks to our friends at SWAN: Rey (Resistance Outfit) and Han Solo!

Walgreens.com once again has the Darth Vader (Emperor's Wrath) TBS6 figure in stock on their site, hurry! Special thanks to JTA reader Josh P. for the alert! If you like to know more about this figure, we just reviewed it recently HERE.

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!!!

Buyer beware! Quite a few Asian eBay sellers are selling bootleg The Black Series [Phase I] "Darth Maul" figures. Some are as low as $17 and change. And sadly they're being sold by the 100s. Does Hasbro have any inkling of how much money they're losing by not reissuing this figure? There are clear differences between the bootleg and the original. For example, the original has the Star Wars logo in gray, not black. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is in this case. Special thanks to JTA reader Michael W. for the alert!.

Last but not least, rivesjunctionite located several new Armor Up listings on Amazon... Click below to check them out!

JTA reader rivesjunctionite also located several new 2-packs on the U.S. Amazon site. Once again these look to be temporary pages. Check out the high-res images on Amazon by clicking each set!

These popped up on the Canadian Amazon site last week, and now JTA reader rivesjunctionite has dug them up on the U.S. Amazon site. Click below to check them out. They are not available yet, and these are likely temporaty landing pages, but you can keep an eye on them just in case (TBS6 wave 2 went on sale early through their temporary pages, so you never know).

The Elite Series Boba Fett is now up for order at DisneyStore.com!

We have an advanced look for you at one of the first figures for 2016! Let's check out The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Han Solo (based on his Episode VII appearance) figure. The figure has great potential, but the final production figure needs some help. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

We're working on the reviews now, but in the meantime enjoy full galleries and Collector Notes on 2016's The Black Series [Phase III] Han Solo (Episode VII) and Jango Fett (Battle of Geonosis) 6" figures. We sincerely thank our wonderful source for getting us these samples early!

The Hot Toys Sixth Scale figure Set Rey & BB-8 revealed earlier today is now available for pre-order. Click here to check out the pre-order page.

JTA reader Arnold C. sends us an image comparing The Black Series [P3] 6" FO Stormtrooper against the new Finn (Stormtrooper) newly revealed 6" figure. It looks as if the Finn version has mostly new parts. Take note of the shortened torso, something that Hasbro did for the Luke Stormtrooper figure earlier this year.

• Collectible: Governor Tarkin/Stormtrooper (No. 03)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #899
• Original Publication Date: November 8, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,287th most visited review
• Score: 2 holocrons
• Released: 2006

FYI - While just put on sale in Canada, the awesome Jabba's Rancor Pit has now been placed on sale in the USA, courtesy of an unannounced sale by Toys R Us stores today. It's a STEAL for this price! JTA reader Greg M. sends us the good word! Click through for more!

Clone Emperor Palpatine was highly sought-after in 1998. Does he hold up well today? Let's find out in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Hot Toys has posted a full album of their upcoming Rey & BB-8 Collectible Sixth Scale set. Click here for the full album!

Some Walmart stores are beginning to receive self-shippers loaded with The Force Awakens wave 2 figures, The Black Series [P3] wave 2 figures and plenty of role-play items. Here is another last minute option for you this holiday season. We know of two reports so far. JTA reader Adam from MO has found it, and I also can confirm this has hit the Northeast Philly area as well.

If you're still looking for the elusive TBS6 Captain Phasma, JTA reader Ryan C. lets us know that the Kmarts in his area are restocking wave 2.

JTA reader Patrice P. generously shares an image for our readers of the upcoming production version of the Elite Series Boba Fett figure. Click the image below to check it out! This goes up for sale in the USA very, very soon!

JTA reader John C. has located a rare variation of Chewbacca which may reveal new spoilers from The Force Awakens. It seems as if Chewbacca also sustains an eye injury in Episode VII. Oh wait. Never mind. We now see the eyeball on his nose and top lip. Our bad.

ANOVOS is celebrating the premiere of The Force Awakens this month with a giveaway for a Star Wars™ First Order Standard Line Stormtrooper helmet! 90 full-scale First Order Stormtrooper statues have been deployed to select locations around the world---movie theaters, retail stores, airports and more! Just take your photo with one of these Stormtroopers (be sure to include your face so we know it's your photo) and then share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #FindTheFirstOrder. We'll select a random winner on January 5, 2016 from all valid entries so make sure your posts are public!

Disney's Magical Monday sale is in effect now online. Save up to 25% off based on your order's total. Use code MAGICAL to take advantage of this sale!

• Collectible: A'Sharad Hett/Dark Woman (No. 08)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #905
• Original Publication Date: November 14, 2011
• Current Ranking: 768th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

JTA reader Michael G. alerts us to the fact that famed JTA eBayer tunghori has placed parts of wave 2 and wave 3 of the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [P3] line up for sale. Keep checking back as new figures are surely to be added

He's not perfect, but he isn't half-bad either. Let's check out Grand Admiral Thrawn in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

That’s two in a row. How long will Rebels be able to keep its streak of great episodes alive this time? Click through for the full review of Star Wars Rebels: The Future of the Force.

• Collectible: Darth Vader/Rebel Officer (No. 02)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #897
• Original Publication Date: November 6, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,270th most visited review
• Score: 2 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Check out the cover for the next Star Wars Aftermath novel: Life Debt. Due to be released May 31, 2016, you can pre-order this on Amazon right now.

Let's look at another 1998 Expanded Universe figure. This time let's see how the Spacetrooper fared and how well it holds up today in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

JTA reader rivesjunctionite alerts us to the Fifth Brother Inquisitor also on Amazon's Canadian website. This should give you a great idea on how the 3.75" final figure will look.

With special thanks to JTA reader TC Wood for finding these new listing on the Canadian Amazon website, it looks like we have our first look at Resistance Pilot Snap Wexley and well as the Hassk Thug!.

Click through for the latest Brian's Toys newletter. Highlights include:

• In-Stock Soon: The Force Awakens Sixth Scale Figures
• New Vintage Star Wars 3.75" Carded Figure Listings
  
  

Hot Toys has another First Order Stormtrooper, this time the Jakku Exclusive version. Click here for the pre-order page and gallery! This one has been branded a Movie Promo Edition.

Are you confused about what figures from The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figure are in which waves? We were a little bit too, so we took some time to distill it all into one easy list. We have bolded the new figures from each wave. The unbolded figures in the wave are of course carry-forwards. Click through to see what makes up waves 1 through 6!

Although revealed during NYCC, our friends at Yakface.com have an image to share with everyone of the official press photo of the Hero Series scale Rey figure.

• Collectible: Carnor Jax/Kir Kanos (No. 01)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Entertainment Earth Exclusive
• Review Sequence: #918
• Original Publication Date: November 27, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,121st most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Do you believe today marks an official 90 days out from Force Friday? It is also the two week countdown for The Force Awakens film! So much has happened in three months. We had a huge product launch, and a few small "soft" Force Friday products plan-o-gram changes and exclusive releases just as we've reported in the past. A great list of many new things are coming to which will undoubtedly make the end of the year one of the biggest Star Wars events in our lifetime. We want to ask how you feel about The Force Awakens line, and it's concurrently supported The Black Series [Phase III] line and if it's brought you what you expected it to or if you feel there is something lacking from it. Has the character selection met your personal tastes? Have the products been easy to find in your area? And what do you look forward to once the film is released when all cats will be let out of the bag and then all characters are eligible/on tap to be produced? Let us know how these last 90 days have been for you! And try not to use the expression "Farce Friday" because that is old now.

The Expanded Universe Imperial Sentinel is pretty cool. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Sideshow Collectibles has also, apparently, re-released the Imperial Probe Droid. It's unclear at this time if this version is different than the original release. We've reached out to Sideshow to see if they can clarify these re-released figures.

Sideshow Collectibles has a sixth scale The Empire Strikes Back Boba Fett up for pre-order... again? This appears to be the first re-release of a figure by Sideshow Collectibles, with some minor enhancements to the original. While there looks to be some improvements over the first version, it's surprising they would release another version. In any case, you can check out the pre-order page right here.

• Collectible: Clone Trooper
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: TARGET Exclusive
• Review Sequence: #1163
• Original Publication Date: July 29, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,581st most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! After stumbling with "Blood Sisters", Star Wars Rebels rebounded this week with one of this season's strongest episodes yet. Click through for the full review of Star Wars Rebels: Stealth Strike.

Through December 14th, use promo code HOLIDAYFF to get 25% off and FREE shipping for you Hasbro Toys Shop orders. Hopefully there will be enough stock for all to enjoy this discount.

And the latest packaged samples of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures have been revealed on Instagram. Check them out!!

Our friends at Yakface.com alert us to new TFA products that have hit Amazon! Check them out by click the image below! It seems that we're in for quite some action for the first third of the film! It seems almost impossible that we're going to be introduced to all of these characters!

UPDATE: Yakface is reporting that these products are hidden on the Canadian version of Amazon's site. If anyone wants to spend the time, let us know!

FYI... The Amazon exclusive The Black Series 6-Inch Stormtrooper 4-Pack is back IN STOCK for $79.99.

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys also puts up two new case assortments for The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line as well with a low case price of $124.99! Pre-order now for January 2016 arrival.

Entertainment Earth has posted the case assortment for wave 4 of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" line. Pre-order now for "December 2015" delivery and FREE shipping. (Gosh, Hasbro will never learn appropriate case packs will they? New figure case assortments should at most have one carry-forward figure.)

The Black Series [Phase III] First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter is "beyond ludicrous speed" and we decided vehicles in this scale are completely unnecessary. How is that for judgment? See our complete dissatisfaction for this release in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

For those of you in the Los Angeles area, LACC is hosting a pop-up event for Mark Hamill. He is returning to his alma mater this Sunday, December 6 at 2:00pm. Ticket prices start at $60 and he will be doing a Q&A with a meet and greet to follow for VIP ticket holders. All proceeds go to LACC’s Theatre Academy. If tickets are purchased before Friday he will also provide a personalized signed photo.

Wow! Some people just have all the luck. While the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [P3] 3.75" line is definitely arriving more frequently across the USA, some people are finding a ton of them! Let's just hope this line doesn't peg-warm and continues to sell as briskly as it has. Check out JTA reader David L.'s recent Walmart experience!

Tonight we take a look at the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Imperial Shock Trooper (Battlefront). Click below to check out the full guide, and catch our full review for this figure right here.

If you took advantage of the Black Friday deal for The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Special Forces TIE Fighter, you probably recall an option for "hassle free" shipping. We selected that option for fun and were pleasantly surprised with how the vehicle came packaged. It appeared as if it was packaged extremely well. The toy is packaged in a box in a box in a box. Sadly, our box was still crushed a little bit somewhere along the way.

• Collectible: Quinlan Vos/Vilmarh Grahrk (No. 05)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Comic Packs
• Review Sequence: #903
• Original Publication Date: November 12, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,086th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

She's big. She's beautiful. And you're going to love her. See what Hasbro can do when they think outside of the box and come up with the next best thing to vac-metallization. This is the best looking Captain Phasma to date. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

You saw our detailed review from earlier today, and our contest to give you this set (which starts in just hours), now check out our full Visual Guide of the Entertainment Earth exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] Imperial Forces 4-pack! Click below for the full guide featuring detailed views of each figure in this set!

This item is still IN STOCK at Entertainment Earth so don't forget to get yours ordered before they are gone!

Kmart.com has updated their site to include the latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures. Don't worry. They're out of stock. But how painful is that sale price and the inability to order them? The Snowtrooper can also be found at TARGET.com. Special thanks to JTA reader Carlos F. for the notification!

Your chance to win the Entertainment Earth exclusive "Imperial Forces" 4-Pack is almost here happening NOW! Jedi Temple Archives and Entertainment Earth have teamed up to give one of our lucky readers the incredible The Black Series [Phase III] “Imperial Forces” 4-pack which includes the Sandtrooper Sergeant, Crimson Stormtrooper, Lieutenant Oxixo and R2-Q5. There are multiple ways in which you can collect entries to better your chances at winning this exclusive!

Visit JTA on Facebook will give you 1 entry. If you visit us on Twitter and tweet this contest you will get you another 1 entry. Like Us On Facebook or Twitter will get you 2 more entries (each). And if you add a comment to this article, it will get you 4 more entries. Please read the directions carefully. Please note: we will also add more options later, so make sure you check back often to see how you can grab more entries.

This contest begins 12:00 AM EST December 2nd and will end 12:00 AM EST on December 9th. Good luck to everyone! Please remember this contest is limited to readers in the USA and Canada. We would like to graciously thank Entertainment Earth for joining forces with us to present this contest to our readers! Click through for more. (Remember, this contest begins midnight tonight.)

• Collectible: Tion Medon (2 of 4)
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: Sneak Preview
• Review Sequence: #1181
• Original Publication Date: August 16, 2012
• Current Ranking: 986th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

It's finally here! It's a The Black Series [Phase III] multipack that has one figure that has never been made before by Hasbro in any format to date! Unbelievable, huh? This Entertainment Earth exclusive Sandtrooper Sergeant/Crimson Stormtrooper/Lieutenant Oxixo/R2-Q5 four-pack is now arriving and it's honestly a pure pleasure and very enjoyable. What's more, JTA and Entertainment Earth have teamed up to give one of these awesome exclusives away to one lucky JTA reader too, but more on that soon! In the meantime, check out our review on this set in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.