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March 2010

Fan Us On Facebook! JTA Wants You As A Fan!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 09:43 PM ET |

Don't forget that Jedi Temple Archives has our own page on Facebook. Check us out here. Read about all of our exciting updates there (and be sure to add yourself as one of our fans)!

The Clone Wars: Episode 39 - Bounty Hunters

Posted by Chuck | March 31, 2010 at 09:33 PM ET |

The Clone Wars continue this Friday! Click here for information on this weeks episode: Bounty Hunters...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Sideshow Announces Edition Size Of 1st Store Exclusive!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 07:18 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles announces the edition size of their very first Sideshow Exclusive Store Exclusive: the Sandtrooper Corporal. Limited to only 3000 pieces, click the thumbnail below to get your pre-order in at a retailer near you!

An Awesome "Ask Sideshow" Update! Check It Out!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 07:05 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles has answered a ton more questions in their latest and very popular "Ask Sideshow" segment. Check out all the latest news by clicking below!

New Sideshow 12 Inch 501st Legion Trooper Info!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 07:01 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a beautiful new photo gallery as well as additional pre-order information for the 501st Legion Vader's Fist Trooper that will go up for sale on April 2nd at 10:00 AM (PDT). Click through to check out this amazing figure!

Wednesday Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 06:30 PM ET |

Here is our Wednesday recap of the past week's Research Droids Reviews in an effort to let you know which Star Wars products have been added to our database. In case you may have missed any, simply click on each thumbnail below to take you directly to that specific review! And don't forget to put in your own two cents by voting in the poll found at the bottom of each review now!

      

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 31, 2010 at 03:46 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a wide variety of new arrivals and many more new preorders.

Big Bad Toy Store

Review: Plourr Ilo/Dllr Nep - LC - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2010 at 12:05 AM ET |

Nothing spells controversy like an exclusive Comic Packs set, does it? The good news is that it has finally been released and the final results are quite impressive! Research Droids Reviews looks at this set in detail and offers some insight on its subsequent "banning" by Walmart. (Hm, we wonder why they still carry CDs with "Parental Advisory" stickers on them, but not Star Wars collectibles with warnings?) Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Research Droids Reviews Under Construction! Update #6

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2010 at 08:51 AM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes.

Today's update is all about The Empire Strikes Back (well, everything except the Build A Droid). But this wave offered collectors some really great figures and we think it gave us definitive versions of some of them. Be sure to check this update thoroughly and you must check out our new gallery of U-3PO featuring eight side by side comparison shots of the champagne versus silver colors. Be sure to spend some time and check out the hard work we're doing for you behind the scenes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews until we're done, so keep checking back with us. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Review: T’ra Saa/Tholme - LC - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 30, 2010 at 01:40 AM ET |

The latest Comic Packs sets are being found left and right and one of them is the focus of today's Research Droids Reviews. Lovers, Jedi or both? You'll need to click through to learn all about it! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Eopie/Qui-Gon Jinn Mail-Away Deadline Almost Here!

Posted by Paul | March 29, 2010 at 03:18 PM ET |

This is a friendly reminder that you only have 2 more days after today to get your Qui-Gon Jinn/Eopie mail-away documents out to Hasbro. Don't miss out on this wondrous "gift" from them because this was a very nice "freebie". While currently out of stock, more are on the way, but Hasbro requires that your envelopes are postmarked by March 31st and received in Bozeman, MT by April 8th. The choice is yours, so act now!!

Review: Clone Trooper/Clone Commander - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 29, 2010 at 09:41 AM ET |

Wow! The latest Comic Packs sets are hitting hard and they are some of the best ones Hasbro has ever done, especially this one based on the Bogey Squad from the Star Wars: Republic series. And it's a great way to go out with a bang since the line is going away. Research Droids Reviews looks at one of the better sets today and we think it will complement your 41st Elite Corps battalions very well! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Meijer Stores Also Getting New Comic Packs!

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2010 at 04:13 PM ET |

JTA reader CJ Rich writes in to let other readers know that the new Comic Packs are also being found in Meijer stores as well. If you have these stores in your area, it might be another great source to pick these up!

Latest Comic Packs Hitting TARGET Hard!

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2010 at 03:56 PM ET |

We found the new Comic Packs at TARGET stores everywhere in the NJ/PA area. We suggest that you try both Toys R Us and TARGET to locate these great sets. And if you want to know more about them, we are slowly but surely getting them into our Research Droids Reviews archive. Click HERE to see the ones we looked at already.

We Keep Finding ROSS Deals - Have You Trekked Out?

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2010 at 03:43 PM ET |

You've seen our earlier report on all the great deals being found at ROSS stores in the Philly area. Well, today we found more Dewback With Imperial Sandtrooper sets in addition to more Mighty Muggs including the Wampa, Imperial Guard and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Good luck on your treks out! Click here to find a ROSS store in your area!

Review: Clone Commander Stone - TCW - CW44

Posted by Paul | March 28, 2010 at 03:24 PM ET |

Are you tired of clone commanders yet? Research Droids Reviews is because they are starting to look the same now. Does Clone Commander Stone really offer that much new to collectors? Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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ROSS Gets Multiple Legacy Collection Exclusives And More!

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2010 at 07:07 PM ET |

Well, Hasbro has resorted to the likes of ROSS to ensure complete sell through of many of their exclusives. Maybe if the exclusives had started out at fairer prices, they would have performed remarkably better at the intended retail chain instead of becoming bargain hunter fodder. But we found unbelievable deals at a few different ROSS locations in the Philly area. You just have to click through to see all the bargains! Oh, and get to ROSS where you can do more than just dress for less.

Review: Anakin Skywalker - TCW - CW42

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2010 at 02:37 PM ET |

Today's Research Droids Reviews looks at a figure than is very reminiscent of an old favorite. Anakin Skywalker in his cold weather gear is a figure that should be quite popular amongst OT fans! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Daniel Logan Reprises His Role as Boba Fett in TCW

Posted by Chuck | March 27, 2010 at 02:25 PM ET |

Daniel Logan will be reprising his role as young Boba Fett in the upcoming season 2 series finale of The Clone Wars! We met with Daniel at SDCC last year and asked him about reprising his role as Boba Fett in the live action series... He was pretty coy about it and it looks like he knew more than he was letting on after all! It's not the live action series, but we are thrilled he is the one voicing Fett! Read on for all the details!

Blockbuster Value! Price Hike At Toys R Us!

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2010 at 12:23 PM ET |

Toys R Us stores in some areas (if not all) have hiked up the price to the Blockbuster Value! two-packs to $9.99. Hm, it seems that if Hasbro finally gets the product into the stores, the figures do actually sell!

Visual Guide Update - LC BAD L8-L9

Posted by Chuck | March 27, 2010 at 09:08 AM ET |

L8-L9 was a prototype battle droid built by TaggeCo during the Clone Wars. The droid was created in the utmost secrecy, and was part of a ploy by Baron Orman Tagge to gain favor in the sight of Palpatine. Check out the full details of this build-a-droid figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and don't forget to check out our Research Droids Review to see what we think of this figure!

300th Research Droids Reviews Winner Announced!

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2010 at 06:45 AM ET |

We have a winner! Congratulations goes out to Phil Reasoner from Monroe, WA! Thank you to all who participated and stick close to JTA as we we will be doing something like this again soon.

300th Research Droids Reviews Promotion Is Over!

Posted by Paul | March 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET |

Our 300th Research Droids Review FREE GIVEAWAY entry period has ended. A special thank you to everyone who participated and an even bigger thank you for all the kind words. Be sure to check your Facebook account for an e-mail sometime in the morning to see if you are the lucky winner! Best of luck to all!

Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi - TCW - CW48

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2010 at 07:22 PM ET |

Today's Research Droids Reviews looks at cool cold weather version of Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 26, 2010 at 06:01 PM ET |

Tons of Vintage has been added to the Brian's Toys website in the past week.  From the Rare Meccano SW figures to the a beat up Logray figure, there's something for everybody! 

The exclusive Boba Fett with Han Solo in Carbonite maquette is back in stock and will look better on your end table.  Brian's Toys aims to improve your decorating skills with style!

Finally, we have the exclusive Plourr Ilo & Dllr Nep Comic 2-Pack in stock!

Don't forget about our $4.99 flat-rate shipping to anywhere in the continental United States. 

For more great selection and service, head on over to Brian's Toys!

Brian's Toys

Visual Guide Update - LC BD12 Biker Scout

Posted by Chuck | March 26, 2010 at 05:59 PM ET |

These stormtroopers are stationed on planets instead of Imperial vessels. Their lightweight, flexible armor allows them to maneuver the high-velocity speeder bikes that they ride while conducting patrols – or chasing Rebel intruders. Check out the full details of this figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and don't forget to check out our Research Droids Review to see how this repack holds up with JTA!

OK - We're Soft - One Final Reminder!

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2010 at 05:10 PM ET |

If you want the following stuff (for FREE): Jabba's Rancor With Luke Skywalker (2009 TARGET exclusive) Imperial TIE Fighter (2009 TARGET exclusive) Boba Fett/BL-17 Droid Factory 2-pack (Walmart exclusive) LEGO Silver Stormtrooper (TRU exclusive) Clone Trooper Manual (TRU exclusive) Holographic General Grievous - TCW - (TRU exclusive) Six random "red" Legacy Collection basic figures (Droid Factory) Rebel Pilot Legacy III Evolutions (Walmart exclusive) Commander Gree - TLC - GH 1 Four miscellaneous Galactic Heroes 2-packs Electronic Sith Duel Action Lightsaber Rare Promo Topps 3D Card - Luke Skywalker in Snowspeeder Miscellaneous Uncle Milton samples Miscellaneous key-chains Four miscellaneous and random droid parts.

Then you have 6 hours left to become a Facebook fan of ours and post something Star Wars related or Research Droids Reviews related on our wall! Good luck to all! Thank you for celebrating our 300th review with us! And may the Force be with you!

TRU 50% Off Of Evolutions - Friday & Saturday Only!

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2010 at 04:56 PM ET |

Toys R Us is running another 50% off Evolutions sale. Everyone must have these sets by now, but hey, if you still have passed until now, it may be a great time to act! Sale is TODAY and TOMORROW (March 26th and March 27th) only. If you need help deciding if these are for you, you can always check our thoughts on them HERE.

Visual Guide Update - LC BD10 Darth Sidious Hologram

Posted by Chuck | March 26, 2010 at 09:34 AM ET |

Darth Sidious uses holographic technology to discuss the invasion of Naboo with Nute Gunray. The Sith Lord encourages the Viceroy of the Trade Federation to eliminate anyone who resists the Federation's occupation of the planet. Check out the full details of this figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and don't forget to check out our detailed Research Droids Review to see what we think about him!

Thieves Are Busted Thanks To Dr. Phil (And TARGET!)

Posted by Paul | March 26, 2010 at 09:09 AM ET |

Ah, this is news we absolutely LOVE to see! Thieves are busted for stealing a "big" Millennium Falcon from TARGET and have the audacity to brag about it on Dr. Phil. Click the thumbnail below to read this heartwarming story! To celebrate this momentous event, why don't you check out our thoughts on this beautiful toy by clicking HERE?

Visual Guide Update - LC BD09 Rum Sleg

Posted by Chuck | March 26, 2010 at 09:05 AM ET |

The Boonta Eve Classic Podrace draws a huge crowd of spectators including bounty hunter Rum Sleg. Held just outside Mos Espa, the race is a death-defying competition, which doesn't stop young Anakin Skywalker from competing. Check out the full details of this figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and read our Research Droids Review to see what we think about him!

24 Hours Left To Participate In Our FREE GIVEAWAY!

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2010 at 09:59 PM ET |

JTA readers, take heed! LAST CALL!!! You have only 24 hours left to participate in our FREE GIVEAWAY that we are holding to celebrate our 300th Research Droids Review! All you need to do is post a comment on our Facebook wall to be automatically entered! Time is ticking away! Act now so you don't miss out. For complete contest rules, click the thumbnail below!

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Visual Guide Update - LC BD08 Queen Amidala

Posted by Chuck | March 25, 2010 at 09:35 PM ET |

The queen returns to Naboo to free the planet from the clutches of the ruthless Trade Federation. Amidala hopes to enlist the aid of the native Gungans to fight the Federation and its large battle droid army. Check out the full details of this figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and read our Research Droids Review to see what JTA thinks about this figure!

4 12" Luke/Han Stormtrooper Pieces In Stock At Sideshow!

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2010 at 09:22 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles has four pieces of the 12" Luke Skywalker/Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise) Comic Con exclusives in stock! Here is likely your last chance!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

12" 501st Legion Trooper Announced!

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2010 at 09:08 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles announces their next 12" figure, the 501st Clone Trooper! How awesome is this! This figure goes live for pre-order on Friday, April 2nd at 10:00 AM (PDT). Be ready!

Visual Guide Update - LC BD07 Gungan Warrior

Posted by Chuck | March 25, 2010 at 06:57 PM ET |

Gungan warriors emerge through the misty swamps to the battlefield where they'll take on the Trade Federation's droid army. A Gungan blows a battle horn to signal the solemn beginning of this crucial fight to free the planet. Get the full details of this all new figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and read our Research Droids Review to see what JTA thinks about him!

Research Droids Reviews Under Construction! Update #5

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2010 at 06:38 PM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes.

Our newest update carefully looks at one of the best waves of figures that we have ever received at one time from Hasbro. What's more, we got 12 figures and for the price of only 8! Packed full with figure two-packs and awesome accessories, we fear that we may never get another wave of this caliber ever again. And this would indeed be a shame. Prove us wrong, Hasbro! Click through to learn more about these and if you don't have them, start tracking them down! Be sure to spend some time and check out the hard work we're doing for you behind the scenes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews until we're done, so keep checking back with us. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Visual Guide Update - LC BD06 Obi-Wan Kenobi

Posted by Chuck | March 25, 2010 at 03:02 PM ET |

Obi-Wan Kenobi battles Darth Maul after the mysterious Sith apprentice fatally wounds Kenobi's Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Kenobi calls upon his years of training to defeat this deadly opponent who is as skilled with the lightsaber as any Jedi. Get the full details of this all new figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and read our Research Droids Review to see what we think about him!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 25, 2010 at 02:58 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about an awesome new batch of preorders and many more new arrivals.

Big Bad Toy Store

Visual Guide Update - LC BD05 Darth Maul

Posted by Chuck | March 25, 2010 at 11:46 AM ET |

The Sith apprentice of Darth Sidious, Darth Maul's skill and ferocity are matched only by his fervent dedication to the way of the Sith. His entire body is covered with intricate tattoos in order to demonstrate his devotion to the dark side, as well as to terrify his opponents. Get the full details of this figure in our Enhanced Visual Guide below, and read our Research Droids Review to see what we think about him!

Review: Firefighter Droid - TCW - CW47

Posted by Paul | March 25, 2010 at 01:40 AM ET |

Today's Research Droids Reviews figure is one that we are really shocked to like (a lot). The Firefighter Droid impresses while perplexes and we have to say it has some very awesome accessories to top it off. Read more about it now! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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48 Hours Left To Participate In Our FREE GIVEAWAY!

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2010 at 08:12 PM ET |

JTA readers, take heed! You have only 48 hours left to participate in our FREE GIVEAWAY that we are holding to celebrate our 300th Research Droids Review! All you need to do is post a comment on our Facebook wall to be automatically entered! Time is ticking away! Act now so you don't miss out. For complete contest rules, click the thumbnail below!

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Wednesday Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2010 at 07:02 PM ET |

Here is our Wednesday recap of the past week's Research Droids Reviews in an effort to let you know which Star Wars products have been added to our database. In case you may have missed any, simply click on each thumbnail below to take you directly to that specific review! And don't forget to put in your own two cents by voting in the poll found at the bottom of each review now!

      

Mighty Muggs Fans And Collectors - Please Read!

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2010 at 04:44 PM ET |

If you are both a fan and collector of Hasbro's now discontinued Star Wars Mighty Muggs line, could you please send an e-mail to Paul Harrison at [email protected]? We have some questions we would like to ask you. Thank you for your time!

The Clone Wars: Episode 38 - Cat and Mouse

Posted by Chuck | March 24, 2010 at 08:29 AM ET |

This Friday features a new episode of The Clone Wars! Click here for information on this weeks episode: Cat and Mouse...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Review: MagnaGuard - TCW - CW49

Posted by Paul | March 24, 2010 at 01:55 AM ET |

Hasbro decides to take a second look at the popular MagnaGuard droid and it is the focus of today's Research Droids Reviews entry. We don't take this figure for granted at all and we think it is one of the finest action figures ever attempted by Hasbro in The Clone Wars line. Oh, and it has one of the best soft-goods capes we have ever seen. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Review: Captain Rex - TCW - CW50

Posted by Paul | March 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM ET |

Captain Rex take "deuce" is the focus of today's Research Droids Reviews entry and we bet he will be a figure that impresses! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Research Droids Reviews Under Construction! Update #4

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2010 at 07:06 PM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes. This latest update focuses on wave 4 of The Legacy Collection, a wave that should focus on figures from Revenge Of The Sith, but is actually a hodgepodge of characters from multiple sources. But most importantly, did you know that three of the figures in this wave have variants? It's true. Click through to learn more about these and if you don't have them, start tracking them down! Be sure to spend some time and check out the hard work we're doing for you behind the scenes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews until we're done, so keep checking back with us. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Wave 13 Of The Clone Wars Is Hitting Hard!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2010 at 06:38 PM ET |

We just wanted to let you know that we are finding Wave 13 of The Clone Wars figures very heavily in Walmart and Toys R Us in the Philly area. You should be able to find these with relative ease. Much harder to find is Wave 12 with Darth Sidious. Let us know what you're finding out there!

Gentle Giant, Ltd. Releases Farmboy Luke Bust Details!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2010 at 01:13 PM ET |

Gentle Giant, Ltd. passes on a production sales sheet of the upcming Farmboy Luke Skywalker mini bust. Not one of their best, it also looks like it is going to be hard to fit this one in the same sized display case with the rest of your mini busts. Click through for a lot more information!

Collectors Vs. Cancer - Last Call!

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2010 at 12:47 PM ET |

Our very good friends at Yakface.com are hosting an awesome customizing challenge to help fight cancer and it is the final stretch now. Read about this noble event in their forums by clicking the thumbnail below and get your entries in before the week is out!

Review: Ulic Qel-Droma/Exar Kun - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM ET |

No, Research Droids Reviews is not getting all medieval on you, but the figures in one of the latest Comic Packs sets sure look like they are from the Middle Ages! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Hot Off the Truck Star Wars Items at Entertainment Earth!

Posted by Chuck | March 22, 2010 at 08:03 AM ET |

Hot off the truck from Entertainment Earth, check out the latest Star Wars arrivals...

Entertainment Earth Arrivals

Review: Stormtrooper/Blackhole Hologram - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 21, 2010 at 12:28 PM ET |

There really aren't too many Expanded Universe characters as cool as the Blackhole Stormtrooper. Hasbro pays homage to a 1979 comic strip series by Russ Manning and we get our first Blackhole Hologram "action figure". Be sure to check out today's Research Droids Reviews to see just how different or similar this verison of the Blackhole Stormtrooper is to previous incarnations. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Review: Lieutenant/Clone Trooper (212th) - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2010 at 03:58 PM ET |

The last wave of Comic Packs has just started hitting all over the country. And these Comic Packs are some of the best ones we have ever gotten from Hasbro. So, did Hasbro save the best for last? It certainly (and sadly) appears so. Be sure to check out today's Research Droids Reviews because it not only is a great Comic Packs two-pack, but it is a nice nod to the 212th Attack Battalion that we saw in Episode III. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsClone Trooper Lieutenant/Clone Trooper

Found! Last Wave Of Comic Packs! These Are Awesome!

Posted by Paul | March 20, 2010 at 01:07 PM ET |

We are ecstatic to report that we found the very last wave (ever?) of the Comic Packs in Toys R Us today. Had Hasbro opened up the red phase of the Legacy Collection with these sets first (instead of only 3 new ones and 5 straight repacks), we speculate that the Comic Packs line would still be alive today. It is a fantastic set of characters that both movie-only and EU only fans will both adore. Because we love, you, our readers, we have taken photos front and back of all of them for your enjoyment. You know how last waves work people, so if you see these, grab them immediately! Look for these to be added to our Research Droids Reviews very shortly. Click through to check out this action figure magic!

Research Droids Reviews Under Construction! Update #3

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2010 at 10:01 PM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes. This latest update focuses on wave 3 of The Legacy Collection, a "repaint & repack" wave of figures to help pad the basic figure line. We got some great characters in this wave, but you have to look at them in a different way to fully appreciate their positive aspects. Be sure to spend some time and check out the hard work we're doing for you behind the scenes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews until we're done, so keep checking back with us. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 19, 2010 at 07:19 PM ET |

The Wave 7 Comic 2-Packs are now in stock! The set features all 5 of the 2-packs from the current wave including the Commander Cody & Lieutenant, Blackhole Stormtrooper & Hologram, and Tholme & T'Ra Saa. Branch out from the movies into a whole new expanded Star Wars universe!

Ready to take the step to become a real Jedi? Pick up the new stunt sabers now in stock from eFX Collectibles! These sabers are modeled after the stunt sabers used in the movie fight scenes. Not only are they authentic-looking, but they are only $100!

Of course, you're not a real Jedi unless you got the clothing. Full ensemble costumes are available for pre-order...and trust us, these aren't the flimsy plastic costumes you get from department stores.

Finally, check out the new Licensed Artwork, Luke Skywalker Mini-Bust, and Marvel Universe 2-Packs!

For more great selection, click through to Brian's Toys!

Brian's Toys

Autograph Bounty Hunter Update 8.11

Posted by Chuck | March 19, 2010 at 01:53 PM ET |

The Bounty Hunter has the latest information on signings from Jedi Con 2010, Si Fi South Collectors, and more!

Autograph Bounty Hunter

Found! Wave 13 Of The Clone Wars - Firefighter Droid, Etc.

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2010 at 01:20 PM ET |

JTA reader Brent Picha writes in to tell us that he found wave 13 of The Clone Wars figures (including Firefighter Droid and Cold-Weather Obi-Wan) at his local Walmart today! Start up those searches again folks! Thanks Brent for the tip!

Breaking News - Vintage Collection Wave 1 & 2 Revealed

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2010 at 09:36 AM ET |

Breaking news! We have a complete list of the first two waves of The Vintage Collection complete with numbering of what is coming from Hasbro. Who will make it to the new vintage card back so far? What are you waiting for? Click through to check it out!

300th Review! There Will Be No Bargain + Special Giveaway

Posted by Paul | March 19, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET |

It's our 300th review today! To celebrate, we are doing two special things! One, we are opening up a new category: Sideshow Collectibles Dioramas. And the opening act is There Will Be No Bargain, a quite impressive piece indeed! But probably more importantly, we have a massive giveaway for one lucky reader but only for our Facebook fans and Research Droids Reviews readers. Are you one? Then become both because you need to be both to participate. Prepare yourself for a pretty cool giveaway! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Facebook Exclusive Post! You Won't Want To Miss This!

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2010 at 01:09 PM ET |

We have just posted a Facebook exclusive message for a tip to an event happening here at Jedi Temple Archives tomorrow! Be sure to head on over and check us out and add yourself as one of our fans so you are prepared for tomorrow! You won't want to miss this event!

Third Canceled Walmart Comic Packs In Stock At EE!

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2010 at 12:16 PM ET |

Entertainment Earth has the third cancelled Walmart exclusive Comic Packs in stock? Are you really still reading this? What are you waiting for? Order yours now! Click the thumbnail below for ordering information!

Entertainment Earth Exclusive Comic Packs Set!

12" Sandtrooper (Squad Leader: Tatooine) Edition Size!

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2010 at 11:21 AM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles also posts the edition size of their amazing Sandtrooper (Squad Leader: Tatooine) 12" figure. There is no exclusive edition, but the total is 3500 pieces worldwide. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out our Research Droids Review on this beautiful piece by clicking the thumbnail below. Wait List reservations are also available but we doubt many opportunities will be available.

Research Droids Review: 12 inch Sandtrooper Squad Leader

Sideshow Posts Edition Size Of Exclusive 12" Greedo!

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles posts the edition size of the exclusive edition Greedo 12" figure. Only a mere 750 pieces of that coveted HAN SOLO WANTED! poster will ever be made! Click through to get on the Wait List or you'll be sorry!

12 Inch Exclusive Greedo

Hasbro Q&A Headline Report - Week of March 17th, 2010

Posted by Nick | March 18, 2010 at 03:43 AM ET |

Hasbro has sent out their responses to your questions as the Star Wars Q&A saga continues. So what golden nuggets have turned up this time 'round? We've sorted through it all for you right here in our Q&A Headline Report!

-Which site got a look at the first PT figure to be featured on the black & silver cardback?
-What prequel bounty hunter will be revisited in the Vintage Collection?
-Which Rebel pilot will at long last be released as a mainline Basic Figure?
-Which much sought after Sith Lord is due in stores this fall?
-And what will the general character focus be for the Vintage Collection?

Check out all of this and more in the Q&A Headline Report, as brought to you by JTA with every Hasbro Q&A session!

Hasbro Q&A Headline Report

Review: Tatooine Desert Ambush - LC - Battle Packs

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2010 at 03:20 AM ET |

Hasbro pimps up the 1999 Episode I Tatooine Showdown cinema scene set with the 2010 Legacy Collection Tatooine Desert Ambush Battle Packs set. And the results are quite impressive. Be sure to check out today's Research Droids Reviews and see if you think that it is a great upgrade as well. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsTatooine Desert Ambush

Hasbro Q&A Roundup - Week of March 17th

Posted by Nick | March 18, 2010 at 12:43 AM ET |

Check out the latest from Hasbro's Star Wars team in the March 2010 Q&A session as we round up all of the questions and answers from around the Star Wars collecting community! It's all right here in our forums.

And as always be sure to check back for our exclusive Q&A Headline Report, where we sift through all of the Hasbro Star Wars Q&A sessions for the news you can use!

Become A Fan On Jedi Temple Archives' Facebook Page!

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 08:18 PM ET |

Don't forget that Jedi Temple Archives has our own page on Facebook. Check us out here. Read about all of our exciting updates there (and be sure to add yourself as one of our fans)!

"Ask Sideshow" St. Patrick's Day Edition! Star Wars Galore!

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 07:03 PM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles spills the beans big time about many Star Wars 12" and premium Format contenders. Of particular note, they have confirmed a PF Emperor Palpatine in his throne chair and a 12" Count Dooku. Oh, and MANY others! Check out all the hot gossip!

Found! Brand New Galactic Heroes! Cool Clones!

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 06:05 PM ET |

We were a little taken aback today by finding brand new Galactic Heroes at our local TARGET store. All we can say is that we hope that Hasbro makes these clone troopers in the basic figure line because they are some of the coolest clones we have seen yet!. Click the thumbnail below for a large view of the three new sets!

New Galactic Heroes!

Star Wars Action Figures On Sale At Star Wars Shop!

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 03:28 PM ET |

StarWarsShop.com is running an action figure sale and they are 20% off. Click through to check out the deals!

Action Figure Sale!

Hasbro's Questions & Answers #84

Posted by Chuck | March 17, 2010 at 02:53 PM ET |

We've got our next round of answers back from Hasbro, and this time with a special treat! Click through for the latest answers to JTA's questions, and a sneak peak at one of the first non-vintage figures (from ROTS) that will be offered on the vintage-style card! Which one is it? Read on to find out... And, stop by the Jedi Temple War Room to check out their first official Q&A!

Hasbro's Q&A

Wednesday Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM ET |

Here is our Wednesday recap of the past week's Research Droids Reviews in an effort to let you know which Star Wars products have been added to our database. In case you may have missed any, simply click on each thumbnail below to take you directly to that specific review! And don't forget to put in your own two cents by voting in the poll found at the bottom of each review now!

      

New Hasbro "Deluxe" Figures Images

Posted by Chuck | March 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM ET |

Hasbro sends along some new images of their upcoming "deluxe" line of Clone Wars figures.

And don't forget to read all about them in our Research Droids Reviews by clicking here. Click through for all the details!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 17, 2010 at 10:02 AM ET |

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a wide variety of new preorders, and more new arrivals. We also are running a new sale that may interest you

Big Bad Toy Store

The Clone Wars: Episode 37 - Senate Murders

Posted by Chuck | March 17, 2010 at 09:52 AM ET |

The Clone Wars are back this Friday! Click here for information on this weeks episode: Senate Murders...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

First Look & Review: 12" Sandtrooper (Squad Leader)

Posted by Paul | March 17, 2010 at 03:05 AM ET |

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are sorry that our Research Droids Reviews entry for today doesn't contain any green, but it does contain another bright color that has essentially defined the Sandtrooper. Sideshow cranks out another Militaries Of Star Wars character and as usual it came out great. But what about that final paint application? Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsSandtrooper (Squad Leader: Tatooine) (12 Inch Figure)

Review: Birth Of Darth Vader - LC - Battle Packs

Posted by Paul | March 16, 2010 at 05:10 AM ET |

Can one appreciate a set of action figures more than before simply based on how well they look against each other? Well, the Birth Of Darth Vader Battle Packs set that has just started to show up at retail seems to be proving this point true. Research Droids Reviews looks at this great new release and discovers why older figures can be worked into a new concept and look better than ever before. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Look! Resurgence Of The Jedi Packaging Variation!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 09:23 PM ET |

JTA aficionado and very good friend Jim Decke writes in with interesting news about a very noticeable packaging variation on the Resurgence Of The Jedi Battle Packs set. It would be easiest just to click through and see the differences, but in short, C-3PO goes from sitting down to standing up and R2-D2 and Obi-Wan Kenobi switch positions so that R2 can more easily project the beautiful Princess Leia (hologram) closer to the table. And you can always check our Research Droids Review on this awesome set HERE as well. Click through to check out this latest development! P.S. Jim, I need your address! E-mail me!

Resurgence Of The Jedi Variation

Found! LC And TCW Newest Battle Packs! Very Cool!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 07:28 PM ET |

We are thrilled to report that we found the latest Legacy Collection and The Clone Wars Battle Packs at our local Toys R Us today. They are really sharp for the most part but be sure to check back here at JTA as we will soon add them to our Research Droids Reviews as soon as possible. In the meantime, click through for some quick pictures!

TOPPs Rare Chase 3D Card - Check This Out!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 07:16 PM ET |

The fine folks at TOPPs have sent us a few promotional samples of the chase 3D card for the upcoming The Empire Strikes Backs anniversary series. Click through to check out this very impressive card! Also, stick close to JTA as we will be giving away some of these very rare cards in upcoming giveaways.

 

Toys R Us Exclusive Silver Stormtrooper Mini Figure!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 07:07 PM ET |

Toys R Us is running a promotion that when you purchase $11.99 or more of LEGO product, you will get a silver Stormtrooper mini figure for free. Hint: You can also buy four (4) mini figures and get the 5th for free too! Click through to check out some quick shots!

Review: IG-97/Rom Mohc - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 09:51 AM ET |

We highly recommend you read our Research Droids Reviews entry today so the ides of March doesn't get you. And just to be safe, read a few more while you're in there, because it appears that the ides of March already got the Comic Packs line as we can stick a fork in it now. And today's review is a good example of why it did die. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsIG-97/Rom Mohc

Disturbance At Lars Homestead Found For $15.00!

Posted by Paul | March 15, 2010 at 05:52 AM ET |

JTA reader Brianna Huerta writes in to notify everyone that she found the Disturbance At Lars Homestead Toys R Us exclusive for a mere $15.00 at a southern California store. If you recall, this set started off at $49.99! Great find! If you want to hear our whining on this set, be sure to check out our review on this piece here. And don't forget to let us know if you are finding the set for the same price in your area!

Review: Storm Commando/General Weir - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 14, 2010 at 01:52 PM ET |

What a shame and what a pity. The Comic Packs line is dead or at the very best is going into retirement. Research Droids Reviews looks at one of the final releases which also happens to be a Walmart exclusive. We think that between all the poor distribution, the uninventive choices and all the annoying repacks that it makes sense why the line is going bye-bye. This is indeed unfortunate because some of the sets were pretty good, this one was not. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsStorm Commando/General Weir

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory BAD C-3PX

Posted by Chuck | March 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM ET |

We close out our Visual Guide Updates from the first build a droid series featuring the BAD from this series: C-3PX. Find out more about this first build a droid right here in our Research Droids Reviews! And, as usual, click below for our Enhanced Visual Guide!

Research Droids Reviews Under Construction! Update #2

Posted by Paul | March 13, 2010 at 11:18 PM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes. This latest update focuses on wave 2 of The Legacy Collection which is a rich collection of characters based from Tartakovsky's original Clone Wars micro-series. Be sure to spend some time and check out the hard work we're doing for you behind the scenes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews until we're done, so keep checking back with us. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Plo Koon/R4-F5

Posted by Chuck | March 13, 2010 at 10:02 PM ET |

Jedi Master Plo Koon flies his Jedi starfighter into battle against Separatist forces, aided by is astromech droid R4-F5. Find out more about this build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Review: Plo Koon/R4-F5 - TAC - Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | March 13, 2010 at 07:13 AM ET |

We look at the final update to the 30 (77-07) line's Droid Factory series with this installment of Research Droids Reviews. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 12, 2010 at 10:44 PM ET |

Spring is upon us, but Obi-Wan Kenobi is still wearing his winter jacket in the new Clone Wars Wave 3 set now available at Brian's Toys. Check out the new Firefighter Droid, Magna Guard Droid, or Captain Rex.

Perhaps you were one of the lucky few to pick up the Plourr Ilo & Dllr Nep Comic 2-Pack when Brian's Toys had them in stock last December.  Now, everyone else has the chance to pick one up at Brian's Toys this March!  Place your pre-order now and your order will arrive once they become available.

Finally, get your pre-order dance on with the new Marvel Universe figure waves!  Plenty of more great stuff at Brian's Toys!

Brian's Toys

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Watto/R2-T0

Posted by Chuck | March 12, 2010 at 10:23 AM ET |

Watto sells used droids and mechanical parts in his shop on Tatooine. One of the droids for sale is R2-T0. Find out more about this build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Found! New Walmart Exclusive Comic Packs! $14.88 Each!

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2010 at 09:21 AM ET |

We are excited to report to you that we found the three two new Walmart exclusive Comic Packs today. They look just average so far, but be sure to keep checking back here at JTA because we are going to add them to our Research Droids Reviews shortly for a better look. Be sure to click through for a very quick first look at the sets.

New Bar Codes On Carry Forward Figures (Wave 12)

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2010 at 09:14 AM ET |

When we found the remix case of Legacy Collection's The Empire Strikes Back wave at Walmart this morning, we noticed an interesting move by Hasbro that the figures each have a unique new bar code sticker affixed over the bar code on the figure's insert. The numbers are different than the Blockbuster Value! sets stickers. We're not entirely sure what is going on here, but wanted to pass the news along to you.

UPDATE: We posted the UPC numbers of the original releases versus the Wave 12 remix versions. Click through to check it out!

Found! Legacy Collection Remix Wave 12 At Walmart!

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2010 at 09:11 AM ET |

We found the remix case of Legacy Collection's The Empire Strikes Back wave at Walmart this morning. It's true that Willrow Hood, R2-X2 and Episode V Concept Art Snowtrooper are all axed from the case, but click through to see which carry-forward figures come with new HK-50 droid parts.

Review: Watto/R2-T0 - TAC - Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | March 12, 2010 at 01:55 AM ET |

Do you believe that a great paint job can make a 10 year old figure look like a figure made with today's technology? It's true. The Watto/R2-T0 Droid Factory set from the 30 (77-07) line made a figure from 1999 look like a figure from 2008 and his companion droid was nothing to sneeze at either. Be sure to check out one of our most favorite sets of the first Walmart exclusives in today's Research Droids Reviews. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Sideshow PF Aurra Sing Pre Order Now!

Posted by Chuck | March 11, 2010 at 09:33 PM ET |

It's time to place that pre-order for the next Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format Figure: Aurra Sing! Click here to place your order!

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Darth Vader/K-3PX

Posted by Chuck | March 11, 2010 at 12:58 PM ET |

The protocol droid K-3PX is in the service of the evil Darth Vader who is determined to crush the Rebel Alliance. Find out more about this build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Sponsor Announcement: Saber Stand Force FX Stands

Posted by Chuck | March 11, 2010 at 10:54 AM ET |

Hasbro continues to dazzle us with new Force FX lightsabers, and you need to display them! Stop by Saber Stand and check out their unique vertical Force FX Lightsaber display stands! Their elegant design really showcases your sabers! Click below for more information and image gallaries! JTA recommends them!

Saber-Stand Force FX Lightsaber Stands

Review: Darth Vader/K-3PX - TAC - Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | March 11, 2010 at 05:05 AM ET |

Research Droids Reviews looks at another Walmart exclusive Droid Factory set based on the Marvel Star Wars comics. Introducing a protocol droid that most of us never knew existed until this Droid Factory two-pack was released, the set is pretty good, but not great. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids ReviewsDarth Vader/K-3PX

New "Ask Sideshow" Segment Posted!

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM ET |

The latest round of "Ask Sideshow" has been posted for March 10th (and with a new format)! Click the thumbnail below to check out the latest juicy details!

More Deluxe Vehicle Bargain Finds!

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2010 at 07:42 PM ET |

JTA reader Blake Smith writes in with additional confirmation that the deluxe vehicle assortment rollback may indeed be nationwide (and for better prices than what we found). The stores near him in Georgia have the Y-wings as low as $35.00. Don't wait around too long to check folks! This news typically spreads like wildfire! Please keep writing in to let us know what you're finding too!

Deluxe Vehicle Assortment Rollback At Walmart

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2010 at 03:28 PM ET |

You have already seen our earlier reports on all the Walmart markdown craziness, but we believe that a national reduction is in place for the deluxe vehicle assortment which includes the ARC-170 and Y-wing Bomber vehicles. We have found all of them marked down to $45.00 each in every Walmart store so far. Let us know if your experience is different.

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Kit Fisto/R4-H5

Posted by Chuck | March 10, 2010 at 11:37 AM ET |

Jedi Master Kit Fisto is equally comfortable in air or water. R4-H5 flies in Fisto's starfighter to help navigate and repair the ship. Find out more about this build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Topps The Empire Strikes Back 3D Trading Cards

Posted by Chuck | March 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM ET |

Topps is gearing up for the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with 3D trading cards. Click here for all the details. These are shipping the May!

Hot Off the Truck Star Wars Items at Entertainment Earth!

Posted by Chuck | March 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM ET |

Check out the latest Star Wars arrivals at Entertainment Earth...

Entertainment Earth Arrivals

Wednesday Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2010 at 06:32 AM ET |

Here is our Wednesday recap of the past week's Research Droids Reviews in an effort to let you know which Star Wars products have been added to our database. In case you may have missed any, simply click on each thumbnail below to take you directly to that specific review! And don't forget to put in your own two cents by voting in the poll found at the bottom of each review now!

      

Review: Kit Fisto/R4-H5 - TAC - Droid Factory (4 of 6)

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2010 at 04:20 AM ET |

Research Droids Reviews looks at another Walmart exclusive Droid Factory set that is based on Tartakovsky's Clone Wars. This set provided us with the astromech that sat in Kit Fiso's Jedi starfighter and it happens to be one of the coolest R4 units we have ever received. Oh, and the upgrade of Kit Fisto is pretty cool too! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

EE Picks Up Cancelled WalMart Comic 2-Pack

Posted by Nick | March 09, 2010 at 03:42 PM ET |

You may have read about the cancellation of one of the three upcoming WalMart exclusive Expanded Universe Comic 2-Packs. But never fear, it has new life thanks to an online retailer. Do you want to know more?


Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Luke/R2-D2

Posted by Chuck | March 09, 2010 at 11:52 AM ET |

Luke is a young Jedi who helps defeat the Empire. His Astromech droid R2-D2 is damaged during the attack on the first Death Star. Find out more about this build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Review: Luke Skywalker/R2-D2 - TAC - Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | March 09, 2010 at 03:05 AM ET |

Research Droids Reviews looks at one of the best sets in the first wave of the Walmart Droid Factory exclusives. We get new versions of Luke Skywalker and R2-D2, but one has been significantly enhanced while the other is available for the first time ever in the Star Wars toy line. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Droid Factory Found For 50% Off!

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 08:21 PM ET |

Also at the Bristol, PA Walmart, we found the Droid Factory sets ringing up for $8.50 each. These sets have been one of the more stubborn exclusives that to stay at full price up until now (at least in the PA area) for the most part. Click through for the proof!

More Incredible Deals At Walmart - We Have Proof!

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 08:16 PM ET |

OK, this isn't meant to frustrate you as we only want you to be aware of all the awesome potential markdowns out there! The Bristol, PA Walmart is taking 50% off of the lowest price on their clearance toys. This led to the ARC-170 and Y-wing Bomber Starfighters ringing up for $22.50 each as well as the Walmart exclusive Evolutions sets ringing up for a mere $4.50 each! Click through for the proof!

A Rare Find At TARGET - But Oh, What A Great Deal!

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 08:10 PM ET |

We came across a humorous find at TARGET in Philadelphia, PA this past weekend. If you happen to see any figures from The Saga Collection swinging on the shelves, they will ring up for $.84. We had to buy the Combat Engineer Clone Trooper just to say we got a modern Star Wars figure for under a dollar at a brick and mortar location! Click through for the proof!

Visual Guide Update - TAC Droid Factory Han Solo/R-3PO

Posted by Chuck | March 08, 2010 at 05:56 PM ET |

The Alliance's command center on Hoth includes the diverse tactical expertise of the impetuous Han Solo and the protocol droid R-3PO. Find out more about this inaugural build a droid series right here in our Research Droids Reviews! This series led to one of the best sets of pack-ins our beloved basic figures have ever had. Click below for our Enhanced Visual Guides, and don't forget to check out our exclusive Droid Factory Parts Catalog for the build a droid C-3PX!


   

Walmart Has Basic Figures For $6.00 - National Promo

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 09:13 AM ET |

You have heard the reports but we can show you the proof that Walmart has marked their figures down to $6.00 each. Although it still cannot beat the Blockbuster Value! sets (that seem to be on the shelves the same time as this promotion), you may be able to cherry-pick a few of your favorites for extras in your collections.

Walmart Exclusive Unleashed Battle Packs Pretty Cheap!

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 08:46 AM ET |

The Walmart store in Princeton, NJ has the "surprise" exclusive Unleashed Battle Packs on sale for $10 each. If you're a completist and didn't want to pay the ridiculous $23.00 and change each for them, now will be your chance. We are unsure of what the other prices of these are across the country, but if you know, please let us know!

Review: Han Solo/R-3PO - TAC - Droid Factory

Posted by Paul | March 08, 2010 at 03:45 AM ET |

We have gotten a plethora of Droid Factory pack-in figures and Research Droids Reviews looks at one of the Walmart exclusive sets that included a part to make our very first Build A Droid figure. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Visual Guide Update - TLC Comic Packs Antares/Ganner

Posted by Chuck | March 07, 2010 at 08:43 PM ET |

Imperial Knights Antares Draco and Ganner Krieg go on an unauthorized mission to save Marasiah Fel, the daughter of Emperor Roan Fel. The Sith hope to capture the deposed emperor by threatening Sia's life, but Roan refuses to risk a rescue attempt. Draco cannot stand by and let the woman he loves fall into the hands of the Sith, even though he knows he and Krieg will be walking into a trap. Click below for details on these figures from Legacy #6 , and click here to read our thoughts on this Expanded Universe Comic 2-Pack!

 
    

Space Camp: The Jedi Experience Coming This Summer

Posted by Chuck | March 07, 2010 at 08:40 PM ET |

Looking for the ultimate Jedi Experience? Click below for all the details of this Star Wars themed Space Camp in Huntsville, AL this summer!

Review: Antares Draco/Ganner Krieg - TLC - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 07, 2010 at 06:51 PM ET |

Do you love Imperial Knights? We have gotten quite a few within the last few years. If you do like them be sure to check out today's Research Droids Reviews because we look at two of them in one set! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

New Details On A Remix Legacy Collection Wave 12 Case!

Posted by Paul | March 07, 2010 at 10:41 AM ET |

Entertainment Earth has a remix case up for pre-order (it's temporarily out of stock at the moment) for The Empire Strikes Back wave of the Legacy Collection, but you may want to learn a few details about it as it may just affect what figures you'll be looking for first out on your toy runs. Click through to read more!

Legacy Collection Wave 12

Review: STAP With Battle Droid - TCW - TRU Exclusive

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2010 at 08:09 PM ET |

Are you tied of repacked and repainted deluxe vehicles? Well, you may be happy about this one. Research Droids Reviews looks at the new TRU exclusive STAP With Battle Droid set because it brings more to the table than you may realize. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

Research Droids Reviews

Found! New Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes At TARGET!

Posted by Paul | March 06, 2010 at 02:26 PM ET |

Found! Hasbro is still managing to get new stuff out besides basic figures. The new Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes are hitting TARGET stores across teh land and me must tell you that the set with Jango's Slave I is pretty sharp!

Visual Guide Update - LC Repacks Wave 1

Posted by Chuck | March 06, 2010 at 11:20 AM ET |

We've added the repacks from the first wave of the Legacy Collection to the Visual Guide. The figures are the same, but you can click below to check out the carded updates as well as our unique and handy L8-L9 Build a Droid parts catalog! And, don't forget you can check out reviews for all of these figures in our Research Droids Reviews database!

   

   

Sponsor Announcement: Brian's Toys

Posted by Chuck | March 05, 2010 at 09:40 PM ET |

This week's newsletter boats an array of Star Wars items. Highlights include the 12" Anakin Skywalker (Clone Wars) and Gentle Giant Captain Rex Animated Maquette. Plus, check out the Motu NECA 6" Mini Statues. They're neat and colorful, except for Grizzlor...he's just a fuzzy wuzzy mean 'ol bear.

A nice selection of Master Replicas items are back in stock! Incuding Leia and Luke blasters from A New Hope. These sabers and blasters have been opened, but we need to have a little fun playing Imperials and Rebels around the office (am I right?).

Finally, check out the awesome new full ensemble costumes available for pre-order. Right now, pick from Anakin and Death Star Officer. Don't be caught at Comic-Con without it!

For more galactic goodness, click through!

Brian's Toys

Clone Turbo Tank Found For $24.98 At TARGET!

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2010 at 09:03 PM ET |

Our very good friends at Dewback Patrol sent us a tip... TARGET stores in the Connecticut area are clearancing out the Clone Turbo Tank for a mere $24.98! It might be a wise decision to check out your local TARGET stores and see if you can score the same sweet deal! Click through to check out their find!

Sponsor Announcement: Big Bad Toy Store

Posted by Chuck | March 05, 2010 at 08:30 PM ET |

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about another big batch of new preorders and more new arrivals!

Big Bad Toy Store

BAT-AT Makes Cameo Appearance On Today Show!

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2010 at 02:59 PM ET |

JTA reader Laurent Canup sends in notification that the BAT-AT was featured on a segment of the Today Show. If you fast-forward to about 6:00 minutes, you will see the massive vehicle. Check it out! Thank you Laurent for passing this along!

BAT-AT On The Today Show!

Review: Speeder Bike With Scout Trooper - TRU Exclusive

Posted by Paul | March 05, 2010 at 03:25 AM ET |

The very first Legacy Collection deluxe set was just released as a Toys R Us exclusive. Research Droids Reviews determines how well it stacks up and how new is it really? Does this mean more OT/PT deluxe sets may be on the way? Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Aurra Sing Official Teaser Image Posted!

Posted by Paul | March 04, 2010 at 09:33 PM ET |

Sideshow posts the offical tease for the Premium Format Aurra SIng. pre-ordering begins with the launch of the March 11, 2010 Newsletter. Click through to check out the preview!

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Visual Guide Update - TLC Comic Packs Vader/Leia

Posted by Chuck | March 04, 2010 at 05:01 PM ET |

The Infinities series explores tantalizing "what if" stories about what might have happened to Star Wars characters if events had occurred differently. In this tale, the rescue of Han Solo from Jabba's palace fails, so Princess Leia goes after Boba Fett in order to save Han. The climactic events on the second Death Star also take a different turn that sees Darth Vader changing his allegiances and fighting alongside his children. Click below for details on these figures from Infinities: Return of the Jedi #4, and click here to read our thoughts on this Expanded Universe Comic 2-Pack!

 
    

Research Droids Reviews Under Construction!

Posted by Paul | March 04, 2010 at 02:54 PM ET |

JTA's Research Droids Reviews are Under Construction! August is a far way off for all the new product and while we will continue to present you with a new review each day, we decided to "spiffy up" some of our older reviews by adding new photo galleries and new edits of the reviews as well as other collector-friendly notes. We will be doing periodic updates of our older reviews so keep checking back with us. In the meantime, check out our latest new and improved updates. Click through to check out our latest updates:

Review: Darth Vader/Princess Leia - TLC - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 04, 2010 at 01:46 PM ET |

The Star Wars Infinities comics series gave us some very unique looks for some of our favorite Star Wars characters, but what's up with that white Darth Vader? . Research Droids Reviews looks at the Infinities based on Return Of The Jedi. It's sort of like the premise of Back To Tthe Future. If one thing changes, everything changes! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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Wednesday Research Droids Reviews Recap

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2010 at 07:25 PM ET |

Here is our Wednesday recap of the past week's Research Droids Reviews in an effort to let you know which Star Wars products have been added to our database. In case you may have missed any, simply click on each thumbnail below to take you directly to that specific review! And don't forget to put in your own two cents by voting in the poll found at the bottom of each review now!

      

Visual Guide Update - TLC Comic Packs Vader/Trachta

Posted by Chuck | March 03, 2010 at 07:25 PM ET |

Emperor Palpatine may have control of the galaxy after the Clone Wars, but others want that power themselves. There are Imperial officers who are not pleased wth the current regime, and are plotting to eliminate the Emperor and Darth Vader. Grand Moff Trachta is at the center of this plot, but he also has some personal ambitions of his own. It's a tale of secrets, double crosses and betrayals in the early days of the Empire. Click below for details on these figures from Empire #1: Betrayal #1, and click here to read our thoughts on this Expanded Universe Comic 2-Pack!

 
    

OT Fans! BG-J38 Is Available Again Complete On eBay!

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2010 at 07:02 PM ET |

BG-J38 Build A Droid is available on eBay at the moment of this posting. If you can't wait unitl this wave arrives at Toys R Us in May or June this year, you may just want to suck it up and purchase this! The auciton ends within seven days of our posting this or if supplies sell through.

Review: Darth Vader/Grand Moff Trachta - Comic Packs

Posted by Paul | March 03, 2010 at 06:36 AM ET |

The Star Wars: Empire comics series had its great and not-so-great moments. One of the cooler looking characters was chosen to be made as part of a neat Comic Packs two figure set and Research Droids Reviews looks at it with a discriminating eye. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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New Not Yet Released Figures Can Be Found On eBay!

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2010 at 11:16 AM ET |

Famed eBay seller tunghori has a whole slew of new loose Star Wars figures for sale including new The Clone Wars figures as well as the Disney exclusive figures. Click the thumbnail below to check the auctions out!

Qui-Gon Jinn with Eopie Mailaway Deliveries Delayed

Posted by Nick | March 02, 2010 at 10:52 AM ET |

Collectors who mailed away for the Qui-Gon Jinn with Eopie recently got a post card in the mail from Hasbro. What did it say? Read on!

Collectors Vs. Cancer Customizing Contest Extended!

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2010 at 10:33 AM ET |

Our very good friends at Yakface.com are hosting an awesome customizing challenge to help fight cancer. Read about this noble event in their forums by clicking the thumbnail below.

Nikto Guard Makes Return As A TRU Exclusive!

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2010 at 10:30 AM ET |

POTF2 has gotten an mage of the Nikto Guard that was pulled from the Jabba's Palace Battle Packs set. Per the sticker, this looks to be a Toys R Us exclusive. Click the thumbnail below to check it out!

First Look & Review: SC 12" Anakin - The Clone Wars

Posted by Paul | March 02, 2010 at 03:10 AM ET |

Sideshow Collectibles just released their first 12" figure based on The Clone Wars and it is the subject of today's Research Droids Reviews entry. How did it turn out? Marvelous. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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The Clone Wars Commander Bly Wave Hitting Hard!

Posted by Paul | March 01, 2010 at 11:08 PM ET |

We are finding The Clone Wars Commander Bly wave in healthy numbers at all major bricka nd mortar locations including Walmart, TARGET and Toys R Us! You bettter get out there folks, new stuff is hitting! If you want to learn more about this wave before picking them up, be sure to catch our reviews on them HERE.

Sideshow Collectibles On The Big Bang Theory!

Posted by Paul | March 01, 2010 at 10:54 PM ET |

Did you all see The Big Bang Theory tonight? On display at the Comic Book shop where the guys were hanging out were two Sideshow Collectibles 12" figures including Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode IV) and Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise). Pretty cool! Oh, and the Imperial March was also playing from Raj's shirt too! Star Wars fans, you MUST watch this show!

Review: Vulture Droid - TCW - Vehicles

Posted by Paul | March 01, 2010 at 10:14 AM ET |

We've seen Vulture Droid starfighters since Episode I. But all toy versions of this Separatist droid/vehicle thus far have been way too small. Research Droids Reviews ogles the "fixed" version with today's entry and you will be happy to know that it is a great toy in the mid-size vehicle assortment! Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! Don't forget we accept requests so e-mail us and be sure to vote in our poll at the bottom of the review with your opinion before leaving!

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