June 2007
Posted by Pete | June 30, 2007 at 09:19 PM ET |
Princess Leia with her Endor combat poncho is added to the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight...want a closer look? You know what to do!
Posted by Pete | June 29, 2007 at 08:36 PM ET |
Urban-Collector has the new Gentle Giant
Dengar Bust available for pre-order. Check out this item and our other featured items in this weeks
newsletter!
Posted by Pete | June 29, 2007 at 08:27 PM ET |
R2D Toys has hit the presses and it is full of all sorts of excellent Star Wars collectibles!
Click here to read about all the great pre-orders and in stock items!
Posted by Pete | June 29, 2007 at 07:04 PM ET |
Sideshow collectibles found some leftover
Plo Koon 12" Figure and
'This Is No Cave' Space Slug Diorama in the warehouse (less than 20 of each)...If you want one and did not score it yet, head on over now to claim yours before someone else does!
Posted by Chuck | June 29, 2007 at 05:10 PM ET |
Take
a look at the next vintage style figure from the
30th
Anniversary Collection, another nice sculpt to add to the line! Han Solo (Hoth
Outfit) takes to the slopes as todays Visual Guide Update!
Posted by Denton | June 29, 2007 at 08:52 AM ET |
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com
about a variety of new preorders, many new arrivals, and a 20%
Off 4th of July Sale! Must read more for the full news letter.
Posted by Pete | June 28, 2007 at 10:07 PM ET |
Tonight we add your favorite Trandoshan to the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide! This version of Bossk comes more detailed than ever before...and just look at that articulation...I knew lizards had to be more flexible than what we saw in the past!
Posted by Chuck | June 27, 2007 at 12:34 PM ET |
Luke
Skywalker and the
long awaited moisture
vaporator are the latest addition to the
30th
Anniversary Visual Guide...
Posted by Chuck | June 26, 2007 at 08:42 PM ET |
The
StarWarsShop.com SDCC exclusive
Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike is now available for pre-order!
Click
here to order
yours today!
NOTE: This is for Comic-Con
attendees only! You must be attending in order to redeem this order.
Posted by Pete | June 26, 2007 at 09:07 AM ET |
Were you one of the first 500 people to sign up for the Gentle Giant Premier Guild? If so, you'll be receiving an
e-mail to let you know you'll be getting one of the 100th Boba Fett Bust-ups in the mail...and no, it is not the Premier Guild gift...just an added bonus for being quick to sign up!
Posted by Pete | June 25, 2007 at 06:34 PM ET |
Posted by Pete | June 25, 2007 at 06:34 PM ET |
R2D Toys has fresh stuff listed in their latest newsletter including tons of great new Gentle Giant and Sideshow Collectibles stuff!
Click here to read the entire news letter and for the latest update on the C4 exclusives!!
Posted by Pete | June 25, 2007 at 06:25 PM ET |
AllTroops.com is proud to announce our biggest milestone - our 5th Anniversary! And we're celebrating by offering a three-tiered prize bonanza open to everyone! Prizes include Gentle Giant Mini-Busts, Kotobukiya Kits, Action Figures and other goodies. Don't miss out on OUR celebration and YOUR chance to win!
Click here to see how to enter!
Posted by Chuck | June 23, 2007 at 06:58 PM ET |
There
are really great items in this week at
Brian's
Toys. Right now, we're taking Pre-Orders
for 30th Anniversary Wave 6 and 7 figures, but here is a rundown of what's new: 30th
Anniversary Vintage 2007 Coin Set of 7 and Cantina Band Member Set of 5, Gentle Giant
Roron Corobb from the Clone Wars Animated Series Maquette, and Attakus Darth Vader.
Back in stock are the discontinued Master Replicas Luke Skywalker (ROTJ) Fx Lightsabers!
Check back at www.brianstoys.com for the greatest toy collectibles for Star Wars,
Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe.
Posted by Chuck | June 23, 2007 at 09:22 AM ET |
Felucia
Separatist Droid Forces: Once a major holding of the Commerce Guild,
Felucia was a world teeming with fungal life-forms and immense primitive plants.
Near the end of the Clone Wars, Felucia was one of the key contested worlds during
the Outer Rim Sieges...
Posted by Chuck | June 23, 2007 at 09:09 AM ET |
Hi
- Here is another big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
a
ton of new preorders and many new arrivals. Its been a busy week so there
is a lot of cool new stuff listed in
our newsletter.
Posted by Chuck | June 22, 2007 at 05:29 PM ET |
Biggs
and Luke aspire to enter the Imperial Space Academy together, but only Biggs realizes
his dream. At the academy, Biggs discovers the cruelty and oppression of the Empire
and decides to join the Rebellion, confiding his secret to Luke during a trip home.
Posted by Pete | June 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM ET |
Posted by Pete | June 21, 2007 at 09:57 PM ET |
Tonight we add the awesome VTAC IG-88 to the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide! This version comes complete with his 2 blasters, bandoleer and an axe...not to mention he is packed with some crazy good detail! Click below to check it out!
Posted by Pete | June 21, 2007 at 09:26 PM ET |
Summer is just beginning, and
Brian's Toys has many reduced prices on many hot items! There are price reductions on over a hundred items that include 30th Anniversary Basic and Vintage Style, Saga 2, and Revenge of the Sith figures. Save over $100 on Attakus statues. Mace Windu FX Lightsaber now $79.99 and Sideshow Jabba the Hutt reduced from $119.99 to $99.99! Check out
www.brianstoys.com for the hottest summer deals on Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and other toy collectibles!
Click here to view the Summer Specials:
Posted by Chuck | June 21, 2007 at 04:52 PM ET |
The
Force Among Us has very limited amounts of exclusive t-shirts left over. These shirts
were sold exclusively at the
SWAN/JTA dinner
at celebration IV and were limited to
77. The Force Among Us are now offering these shirts for a low price of $10.00 (shipped
world wide) exclusively for readers of JTA, SWAN listeners, and The Force Among Us
Forum members.
Stock is Limited and there are only XL and L SIZES left over.
Click
here for ordering
instructions!
Posted by Chuck | June 21, 2007 at 07:17 AM ET |
This
Saturday, June 23rd,
KSWCC (Kentucky Star Wars Collector's Club) will host a Collector's
Roadshow at The Beaumont Branch of The Lexington KY Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone
Way. Doors will be open for the roadshow from 1:00 until 4:00PM. Members of
KSWCC will be on hand to show some of their Star Wars collectibles, and help you appraise
the value of your treasured collectibles, from flea market finds, to rare one-of-a-kinds.
If you have a Star Wars costume, you are encouraged to wear it! Come join us, and
many other Star Wars fans, as we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star
Wars.
Posted by Pete | June 20, 2007 at 08:44 PM ET |
Master Replicas has a fantastic deal on all 5 in-stock ROTS scaled lightsabers...and the package includes a
free Scaled Replica Trio Display Case!
Click here for the whole scoop or the image below to head on over to order now!
Posted by Pete | June 20, 2007 at 08:27 PM ET |
The Force Among Us have been announced as Lucasfilms official guests for Celebration Europe. Their panel on the last day during the final hour of Celebration 4 in front of a packed house created such a buzz that they decided to take the show on the road to Celebration Europe!
Click here for the full scoop.
Posted by Chuck | June 20, 2007 at 05:26 PM ET |
The
30th
Anniversary guide adds another McQuarrie Concept figure to the guides. This time
it is the very cool Boba Fett Concept figure, complete with alternate helmet and
holdout chest blaster!
Posted by Chuck | June 20, 2007 at 09:00 AM ET |
Don't
forget! at 9am PST it will be time to order the extremely limited
Collectors
Society exclusive Black Hole Stormtrooper Helmet! Master Replicas promises a
smoother experience this time, with the addition of another server to handle the
anticipated demand! This won't last long, so be there when it goes live!
Posted by Pete | June 19, 2007 at 11:23 PM ET |
Urban-Collector has the new Gentle Giant
Chewbacca Maquette available for pre-order. Check out this item and our other featured items in
this weeks newsletter!
Posted by Pete | June 19, 2007 at 11:15 PM ET |
R2D Toys has the
Disney Racers Die Cast 1:64 Scale and
All 10 x Saga Legends Wave 1 - ONLY £55 in stock! Disney exclusives will be instock in roughly 10 days. Please be advised we are only getting a small quantity of these so place your order fast to avoid disapointment.
Posted by Chuck | June 19, 2007 at 05:26 PM ET |
We
had a nice surprise in our mailbox this evening, with an early edition of our
Hasbro
Q&A! Check out our latest session, with answers about this years UGH figures,
the mail-away coin set, and more!
Posted by Pete | June 18, 2007 at 11:51 PM ET |
Those of you heading out to the San Diego Comic Con will have a nice treat from Kotobukiya...their Utapau Trooper ARTFX Statue.
Click here to see the image gallery and read the press release.
Posted by Chuck | June 18, 2007 at 09:03 PM ET |
It
looks like LEGO has officially picked up the Indiana Jones license, so Indy fans
can expect to see the world of Dr. Jones in LEGO format by January 2008!
Click
here for the official press release...
Posted by Chuck | June 18, 2007 at 08:17 PM ET |
Our
friends over at Mousedroid.com wanted to share some great customs they have featured
on their site...
One of the local Aussie talent- Hemble,
has been crafting some brilliant figures and dioramas for a few years now, he even
has his own site (http://www.zipworld.com.au/~hemble/)
with not only Star Wars but everything from custom Sci-fi figure to military
dioramas. |
Keep
reading if you
want to visit the Hemble's Figure Workshops over at Mousedroid.com...
Posted by Chuck | June 18, 2007 at 05:36 PM ET |
Posted by Pete | June 16, 2007 at 10:23 PM ET |
Kenobi Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant, Episode IV Darth Vader FX Saber from Master Replicas for $89.99, and a Sideshow 12" Plo Koon! Also back in-stock from Master Replicas is a Jedi Training Remote for $349.99. Pre-Order these items today before its too late! As always, check back at
www.brianstoys.com for the greast selection of star wars toys and collectibles!
Click here to read the entire newsletter!
Posted by Joris | June 16, 2007 at 10:02 PM ET |
We have just had some excellent news confirmed from Mark Dermul, the Belgian
Autograph Bounty Hunter: Mark, being the true Star Wars fan we know him to be, will soon be headed for Celebration Europe. But he won't be there just as a fan...
Click here to read about what Mark will be involved in (hint, hint...MC and more) not to mention a special surprise for JTA readers!
Posted by Chuck | June 15, 2007 at 04:31 PM ET |
More
30th
Anniversary updates. This time, Biggs Darklighter (Rebel Pilot) is
added to the Visual Guides. Click below to view him, and his pack-in coin...
Posted by Chuck | June 15, 2007 at 01:00 PM ET |
Not
going to SDCC this year? Sideshow Collectibles has you covered! It's time for non-attendees
to order the exclusive
Holographic
Darth Sidious with Mechno-chair...
Posted by Pete | June 14, 2007 at 10:09 PM ET |
Another quick update to the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight brings you the Darth Vader with Ben Kenobi's empty cape and lightsaber as seen after their epic duel on the Death Star. Click below for a closer look at the figure and coin.
Posted by Pete | June 14, 2007 at 10:08 PM ET |
The Force Among Us have been announced as official guests at Fan Expo ‘07 in Toronto, Canada during the week of August 24-26th.
Click here for all the details!
Posted by Chuck | June 14, 2007 at 07:15 PM ET |
We
have some images of some of the latest Gentle Giant offerings.
Click
hear to see
the Chubbies, the new R2-D2 statue, the R2-D2 trashcan, and more!
Posted by Denton | June 14, 2007 at 03:19 PM ET |
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com
about a variety of cool new arrivals, more new preorders, and
an exciting exclusive!
STAR
WARS MARA JADE LIGHTSABER: Master Replicas brings us an
extremely limited new LE Lightsaber. The Mara Jade saber is
signed by the model who portrayed her originally, and only 750
pieces will be produced. Preorders have been listed at $364.99
Posted by Chuck | June 14, 2007 at 01:00 PM ET |
The
SDCC Sideshow Collectibles exclusive
Holographic
Darth Sidious with Mechno-chair attendee Priority Pre-order is here. If you are attending this years SDCC, click
below to order the latest in their 1/6th scale offerings.
Posted by Pete | June 13, 2007 at 10:26 PM ET |
Urban-Collector has new in-stock
Princess Leia Slave Statue and
Roron Corobb Maquette. Check out our newsletter for these and additional featured products.
Posted by Pete | June 13, 2007 at 08:45 PM ET |
Hop on over to
R2D Toys to place your pre-order for the newly listed Sideshow Bossk 1:1 Scale Bust, Obi-Wan Kenobi 12" Figure and Premium Format Speeder Bike with Scout.
Posted by Chuck | June 13, 2007 at 07:26 PM ET |
Next
up for the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide is the long waited for Rebel
Honor Guard! Finally, after 30 years, this figure gets made...
Posted by Chuck | June 13, 2007 at 12:00 PM ET |
It's
time for the
Master
Replicas Mara Jade Lightsaber pre-order for CS members. This
LE Lightsaber is limited to just 750 pieces, all signed! Head over and order yours
now!
Update:
Sold out!
Posted by Pete | June 13, 2007 at 10:07 AM ET |
I know that with the news out of MR that folks are starting to buy up all sorts of FX sabers before they are sold out...now is the time to head over to
Saber-Stand.com and pick up those ultra-cool display stands for that collection you just put together. Remember...if you buy 4 stands you get one free, so go in on it with a buddy and not only save your FX sabers from "saber warp" but some cash too!
Posted by Pete | June 12, 2007 at 11:36 PM ET |
Another quick update to the
30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight bring you the latest and greatest Death Star Trooper to the line up. Click below of a closer look at the figure and coin.
Posted by Chuck | June 12, 2007 at 05:03 PM ET |
Master
Replicas has the
EU
Mara Jade Lightsaber pre-order page up, including images.
Stop
by and take
a look at this cool, very limited prop! And, don't forget! Pre-ordering for this
starts tomorrow at 9am PST!
Posted by Pete | June 11, 2007 at 09:05 PM ET |
The fine folks at LEGO have sent us a huge amount of high resolution images of this summer's Star Wars building sets!
Click here to take a look at all 25 images in the gallery!
Posted by Pete | June 11, 2007 at 08:11 PM ET |
R2D Toys has fresh stuff up for pre-order like the Gold Squadron Y-WIng, 181st TIE Interceptor, Clones & Commanders Gift Pack and the exclusive Obi-Wan & Yoda McQuarrie 2-pack!
Click here to discover all their new pre-orders!
Posted by Chuck | June 11, 2007 at 08:05 PM ET |
Amy
revealed some details in the
MR
forums about the
first EU Master Replicas LE lightsaber. Heres the update:
- CS members will have two days to order instead of one. It will
be on sale Wednesday through Friday to CS members.
- CS members will receive 20% off instead of their usual 10% off!
- Free shipping
- Very limited edition size of 750.
- If the Mara Jade lightsaber is not sold out by Friday, it will be available
to our direct customers at 10% off!
- And if that wasn't enough, get a load of this! All of these lightsabers will
be signature editions at NO EXTRA COST!
This small limited edition size will likely sell fast, so don't wait!
Posted by Chuck | June 11, 2007 at 07:08 PM ET |
The
30th Anniversary basic figures are back in action, with the
addition of the McQuarrie Signiture Series Concept Stormtrooper. Click below for
a detailed look.
Posted by Pete | June 10, 2007 at 09:54 PM ET |
The Classic Animated Edition of the Boba Fett maquette has been added
Gentle Giant Visual Guide tonight. The was available at Celebration 4 (and at CE this summer) through the Star Wars Shop. Click below to check it out!
Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2007 at 10:57 AM ET |
In
todays Visual Guide update, we feature the special collector coin that Hasbro
gave away at Celebration IV.
Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2007 at 10:31 AM ET |
Father's Day is next weekend, and
Brian's
Toys has the famous father & son
available in a 30th Anniversary Father's Day action-figure two-pack! Make sure
to order this great gift for your dad soon so he can receive it in time for his big
day! Also available this week from
Brian's
Toys are two NEW vintage Ben Kenobi
and Darth Vader double-telescoping carded figures, the rare Star Wars toys that every
collector is looking for. The 2nd version of Gentle Giant's Jango Fett Mini-Bust
has also arrived, complete with a full set of arms! Finally, we have many great
Transformers toys from the movie in stock and ready to ship! Stop by brianstoys.com
to get your latest fix of Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Master of the Universe
toys and collectibles!
Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2007 at 08:33 AM ET |
Mara Jade Lightsaber
LE:
Master Replicas first foray into the
Star Wars Expanded Universe! Once
known as the Emperor's Hand, Mara Jade was trained since childhood, and learned skills
in the Force to serve her dark master. Following the now-famous father/son battle
on Bespin, the Emperor—becoming increasingly dismayed with Darth Vader—deployed
Mara Jade on one her last mission under his command: Kill Luke Skywalker...
Stay tuned next week for more details, including ordering information!!
Posted by Chuck | June 09, 2007 at 08:19 AM ET |
Forgive us if this news
just flew over our heads with the whirlwind of news that came out of Celebration
IV, but
Muppet Central
News reports that we can expect a 6 pack of
Star Wars Muppets to come our way
this fall! Click below to head on over and read all about it!
Posted by Chuck | June 08, 2007 at 08:03 PM ET |
Posted by Pete | June 08, 2007 at 12:55 PM ET |
You just can't get a cooler and more detailed piece than the
Speeder Bike and Scout added to your collection. Click below to pre-order this awesome limited piece now!
Posted by Pete | June 07, 2007 at 09:19 PM ET |
Check out the very cool Darth Malak mini bust in the
Gentle Giant Visual Guide! This Dark Lord of the KotOR video game was available at Celebration IV and he comes with the ability to be displayed without that "I have no lower jaw" shield too!
Posted by Pete | June 07, 2007 at 06:46 PM ET |
Attakus has found some new stock of the AOTC Clone Trooper and Han Solo statues! Click the banner to lear about the unique opportunity to add these limted statues to your collection!
Posted by Pete | June 07, 2007 at 01:01 PM ET |
It is time to head on over to Sideshow Collectibles to order the fantastic
12" Obi-Wan Kenobi as seen in Star Wars on May 25, 1977...go now and place your pre-order before they sell out!
Posted by Chuck | June 06, 2007 at 07:16 PM ET |
Our Celebration
IV Visual Guides continue with another
Gentle
Giant item. Take a closer look at the first release of the world tour commander
busts, Commander Gree...
Posted by Denton | June 06, 2007 at 02:22 PM ET |
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com
about a variety of cool new arrivals and 60+ new preorders -
including more exciting Hasbro items. Read more for the full
list.
STAR
WARS 30TH ANNIVERSARY: We have just received a good portion
of our order for the 3rd wave of 30th Anniversary figures as
well as more Wave 1 and Wave 2 figures. Check out this menu
for a variety of single figures in stock now from the first
3 waves.
Posted by Chuck | June 06, 2007 at 07:16 AM ET |
Star Wars Busts, Statues, Maquettes and Costumes; Urban-Collector has the must-have
Star Wars Collectibles. Check
out our newsletter for this weeks featured items...
Posted by Pete | June 05, 2007 at 08:44 PM ET |
The Celebration IV Visual Guides continue today with the addition of the McQuarrie Concept Luke Skywalker and exclusive coin! Click below to check it out!
Posted by Pete | June 05, 2007 at 07:55 PM ET |
Are you still looking to pick up a Celebration IV exclusive McQuarrie Concept R2-D2 and C-3PO? Look no further than
Star Wars Shop! Click below to order yours before they sell out!
Posted by Pete | June 05, 2007 at 07:52 PM ET |
It is FREE SHIPPING month over at
Master Replicas! Yep...that means no matter what you buy from a scaled lightsaber to the Millennium Falcon shipping is on them! Click on the fastest ship in the galaxy below to take advantage of this great offer!
Posted by Pete | June 05, 2007 at 07:48 PM ET |
Those of you who know me know I have spent some time living over in Spain...
Star Wars Spanish Stuff is just the community I was looking for when I was living there. If you speak Spanish, stop on by...you'll feel at home before you step in the front door!
Si hables español y quieras ser un parte de un foro que siente como casa es el foro para ti es
Star Wars Spanish Stuff. Es una comunidad de fans donde todo el mundo es un amigo. Ve te ahora a
Star Wars Spanish Stuff!
Posted by Pete | June 05, 2007 at 07:21 PM ET |
There are some cool CIV giveaways going on at
The Bothan Spy forums . There are currently 3 contests posted with more to follow...head on over to check out the goods up for grabs!
Posted by Chuck | June 04, 2007 at 04:48 PM ET |
It's
time for our Celebration IV coverage to extend into the Visual Guides! There were
quite a few exclusives to be had at CIV, so sit back while we roll these hot items
out to you. We'll start off with the Spirt of Yoda from
Gentle
Giant. You can take
a look at this in either the regular view, or our enhanced 'nite lite' version below...
Posted by Chuck | June 04, 2007 at 04:37 PM ET |
Cris
Macht, the Director/ Producer/ Writer for highly anticipated documentary of "The
Force Among Us" has just returned from Celebration IV and wrote in to tell us
the following update:
There are still limited quantities of The Force
Among Us "30th Anniversary
Celebration Edition" DVD available for $19.77. This limited edition DVD is jammed
packed with extended interviews, extra Norway footage,
and much more. It is a "true celebration piece" of what being a fan is
all about. There are also extremely limited vials of the FREE "Tatooine" sand
left as well. The FREE shipping offer has been extended to June 8th. Due to filming
in Finse Norway and being invited to CIV, the DVDs
will ship out during early July. Do not wait any longer—the DVD will sell out.
Visit www.theforceamongus.com and
place your order today! |
Posted by Pete | June 03, 2007 at 11:06 AM ET |
According to the low quantity alert over at Sideshow there appears to be just one (maybe 2) of the
Bronze Darth Vader left! If you want to add this awesome sculpture to your collection now is the time to act before they are all sold out! Click below for your chance to reserve the last one!
Posted by Pete | June 02, 2007 at 10:40 PM ET |
Posted by Chuck | June 02, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET |
StarWarsShop.com has all the leftover Celebration IV merchandise up for sale, as well as some other
new products such as the newly retooled Unleashed Heavy Gunner! Stop by and check
it all out!
Posted by Chuck | June 02, 2007 at 10:07 AM ET |
Here's
the latest update on a new diorama:
Attack Frigate In Felucia: Battlefront
Felucia is a Gossam-settled planet dominated by multi-colored fungi looking plants.
The Republic sends troops to deploy and capture the Separatists under the able leadership
of the Jedi masters.
Posted by Chuck | June 02, 2007 at 09:59 AM ET |
Here
at
Brian's Toys, we've received many anticipated Star Wars 30th Anniversary items. We
have Exclusive R2-D2 & C-3PO McQaurrie Concept figures ready for sale, and Wave
3 orders are being fulfilled for One of Each Figure Club members and some, but not
all, regular pre-orders. Also get your hands on the Vintage Style Carded Figures
which have just arrived! For any Star Trek fans out there, we have great action
figures in stock and a few ready for pre-order. Transformers fans
will also want to keep an eye this Saturday, June 2, on the Transformers
Movie section on our website as we will be adding many figures and toys, such as
the Mr. Potato Head Optimash Prime.
Posted by Pete | June 01, 2007 at 09:51 AM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles also has the very cool and super detailed
Bossk 1:1 Bust up for pre-order! Reserve yours now before they are all gone!
Posted by Pete | June 01, 2007 at 09:20 AM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles has their brand new
Bronze Darth Vader up for a Flex-Pay pre-order! Head on over and reserve yours now with just a 25%
deposit...quantities are very low so don't delay!
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