The latest newsletter from the Big Bad Toy Store is in and it includes great stuff like Waves 5 & 6 and the Dengar mini-bust in stock. Click here to read the entire news letter!

     WizardUniverse.com has listed yet another Gentle Giant exclusive mini-bust. This time around the ANH Ben Kenobi gets the light up treatment. Advance sales start on October 11 (image to be released Oct. 4) for the 2,000 piece bust and it will retail for $59.99.

     We finish off wave 4 in tonight's update to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide. Click below to take a closer look!

 
 
 

     Entertainment Earth has some new images of what to expect in the first wave of 2008...check out the additions of Obi-Wan, Anakin and the Mustafar Panning Droid and then head to the forums to voice your opinion on the wave!

     Like her fellow Jedi, Secura became a general during the Clone Wars, leading clone trooper infantry on numerous campaigns in the epic conflict. During the Outer Rim Sieges, she was stationed on the colorful world of Felucia, trudging through the overgrown underbrush of the Commerce Guild planet with the valiant Star Corps clone troopers under her command.

     Because of work obligations, we won't be able to see any blue skin on FACTS … Amy Allen sadly had to cancel because of other obligations. But no regrets! One Jedi will be replaced with another one: Alan Ruscoe best known as Plo Koon is planning to attend, as is Ralph Brown, better known as ace Naboo Pilot Ric Olié. Check out all the info on our FACTS Preview Page or head to FACTS Convention for even more info!

    The polls are closed and the votes are in! Find out which figures will make up the final Fan's Choice wave of Saga Legends...

    EndorExpress.net (AKA SWStarTours.net) has some loose images of the new tater lineup available at Disney. Stop by and check them out! While you are there, you can also check out the new Disney figures too.

    Here is the rundown of all the great new products at Brian's Toys.  30th Anniversary Wave 6 is now in stock and we are currently filling all pre-orders!  We've also received the General Grievous Concept figure, Sideshow 12" Medicom Boba Fett and Dejarik Holochess Set, Gentle Giant Max Rebo Band Statue and Dengar Mini-Bust!  Now we are currently taking pre-orders on the Life-Size Princess Leia Animated statue from Gentle Giant!  Get on over to Brianstoys.com and check out all the Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and He-Man collectibles!

     The Jedi High Council sends A'Sharad Hett, Ki-Ad-Mundi, and Adi Gallia to capture bounty hunter Aurra Sing, who has killed two Jedi on Coruscant and is the murderer of Hett's father. The Dark Woman, Sing's former teacher, also asks to join the hunt but is denied. Events–and the Force–lead them all to a remote jungle world, where Hett confronts Sing in a lightsaber duel, and the Dark Woman seeks atonement for her failure to help Sing...

   

    Attention Princess Leia fans... stop by and check out a new site dealing with all things Her Holiness: www.princess-leia.com. Featuring Princess Leia information, cosplay, collections, hundreds of screenshots, and interactive forums. Make sure you stop by to welcome them to the net!

     Now that the convention season is nearly over, it's time to add that traveling exclusive from Gentle Giant, the Animated Yoda & R2D2 statue...

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     Urban-Collector has attained a limited quantity of Master Replicas 212th Attack Battalion Trooper Helmet and Clone Trooper Helmet. We are able to offer this limited edition collectible Star Wars items to you at significant savings. We offer the 212th Attack Battlion Trooper Helmet for $224.99 ($175 below MSRP) and the Clone Trooper Helmet for $224.99 ($125 below MSRP). Quantities are limited. See all our latest deals here!

    Master Replicas has three new scaled helmets soon-to-be available for pre-order: Commander Gree, 501st Legion, and a standard white Clone Trooper. Pre-orders start September 26th for CS members, and September 27th for the general public.

    It looks like the new Disney Taters are available down in Mouse Land! Check out Yam Solo, Luke Frywalker, Princess Tater, Darth Mash and Spuda Fett! These Disney exclusives retail for $12 each, and if you can't make it to Disney you can try ordering them at 407-33-6200. Many thanks to KSWCC's Cody Hampton for the Disney update!

   

    Y2Chaos just finished up with a contest for a complete set of wave 4 figures, and they are already launching into their next contest! This time around, stop by this thread and read over the clues... When you think you know the answer send them an email and you will be entered for a $40 gift certificate at Big Bad Toy Store... It's that easy! Good luck!

    Brian's Toys is now taking pre-orders for the new line of Star Wars Vehicles coming in 2008!  Place your pre-orders for the amazing AT-AP Republic Walker and the General Grievous Starfighter.  For all of our One of Each Figure Club members, expect your Wave 5 to ship in the next week, and your wave 6 to ship by mid-October!  New this week include Disney Star Tours figures, featuring a fusion of your favorite Disney and Star Wars characters.  Also new and in-stock, Gentle Giant Jabba the Hutt Statue, Luke Skywalker (ANH) FX Saber, and AFA graded Rodimus Prime Alternator.  Stop by brianstoys.com for more collectibles from Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and more!

     The Saber Vault finally has a fresh new supply Luke Skywalker (ANH) FX lightsabers in stock! Head on over and order yours before they disappear forever! While there don't forget to pick up a Yoda and Vader (ANH) FX too...Luke does need someone to train (and battle) him after all!

     Dark Horse officially announces the "Vector" timleline that will span the entieity of 2008 and all 4 current Dark Horse titles from Knights of the Old Republic to Legacy! Click here to read all about it!

     The FX sabers are moving like hot cakes recently as everyone wants to get their hands on them before MR closes their Star Wars doors. You are sure to have picked up at least one and now is the time to get a Saber Stand for each of your new lightsabers so they can be displayed with pride! Saber-Stand.com had some technical difficulties a short while ago but they are still here to help you make your lightsabers display as they should...stop by today and order yours!

     We just received word from the FACTS-gang that David Bowers, better known to fans as the pointy-headed Senate Chair Assistant Mas Amedda, will be attending the Ghent convention. Check out our FACTS 2007 "preview" page for any and all details or head over to www.FACTS-convention.com for the same and more.

     Let's do another Gentle Giant update tonight, continuing with the 2007 line of mini busts. Take a look at this perfect likeness of old Ben...

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     Tonight we bring you a new mini-feature here at JTA: Kotobukiya Spotlight, where we will showcase some of Kotobukiya's hottest Star Wars statues, both old and new! We'll start off with the upcoming Yoda vs. Palpatine set, full of awesome detail! Click here for the full report and photo gallery!

     Urban-Collector has added more pre-orders for September. Included is the Master Replicas Clone Trooper Helmet. Below is just a sampling of whats new for September. Visit Urban-Collector for these items and much, much more...

     The second version of Jango Fett is our latest Gentle Giant update. This time around, the bounty hunter gets a completely revamped (and awesome) pose, as well as interchangeable heads. Another fantastic addition to this bust is the use of magnets in the head to keep it in place. Here's hoping this trend continues in future GG mini busts that have swappable arms!

   

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    This week at Brian's toys, we've received our 30th Anniversary Saga Legends Droid Wave with Biker Scout and several AFA Graded Exclusives such as the Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike.  The Darth Vader McQuarrie Concept is finally available for purchasing.  For G.I. Joe we are now taking pre-orders for the 2nd version of the Cobras 5-Pack.  Check out www.brianstoys.com for more featured products!

     We're taking a look back at one of the online Celebration IV exclusives tonight: The .45 scale Wedge Antilles Helmet from Master Replicas, limited to only 1500. Take a closer look at the details in the guide below...

     Hop on over to our Gentle Giant guide as we drop another one of the cool Animated Statues in the Visual Guide Collection!

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    Want to know what's going on in a specific area of Star Wars news? Check out our new Topics page, where you can view the last 15 JTA articles from your favorite areas of the site! You can tune in to all our latest Visual Guides, or check out only the latest Hasbro news. You can find our Topics link in our features menu whenever you want to access it... Just another way to sort your favorite news here at JTA!

    While not officially a McQuarrie Concept figure, the last in the series of concept figures is now listed at StarWarsShop.com. This SWS exclusive is currently in stock and ready to order!

    It might not be Star Wars news, but it's close enough! It looks like the long awaited Indy IV film has a new title: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Read all about it in the official announcement... and, StarWarsShop.com already has the first piece of merchandise available, an exclusive new t-shirt.

     Urban-Collector has a ton of new Arrivals and September Pre-Orders. Our Star Wars pre-order is none other than the Luke Skywalker V2 Lightsaber by Master Replicas. Visit Urban-Collector.com for this item and much, much more.

     This past weekend we headed down to the Baltimore Comic Con as the offering of the 5th Gentle Giant Clone Commander mini-bust had us all wanting to check out the show! Head on over to our Star Wars Experience coverage of the show to read all about the great time in Baltimore.

     Here is what's NEW at Brian's Toys: Our homepage! We completely re-designed our homepage and we invite everyone to check it out! For what we have in stock, we've added vintage comic books for our new division 1st Appearance Comics. Gentle Giant Boba Fett Holiday Special, Vader Lego, and Stormtrooper Lego statues are now available. We even have the unreleased Wave 2 of the Saga Collection Cantina Scenes now for sale! For G.I. Joe fans, we are still taking pre-orders on 25th Anniversary Wave 2 and Wave 3. For more of our outstanding selection of collectible toys or to see our new design, head on over to www. brianstoys.com!.

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

    Gentle Giant has updated their site with a few new final product images. You can now check out the Tusken Raider Mini Bust and Darth Maul with Bloodfin Statue. Both of these will be available in Jan. 2008.

     We want your votes! Phase 1 is now complete; Star Wars collector-fan sites around the Web have told Hasbro which characters they want to see brought back as Saga Legends in ‘08. Now Hasbro’s asking the fans to place a final vote for their favorite 3-3/4" figures that they want to see as part of the final Saga Legends wave in Spring 2008! Click here for the rundown or the image below cast your vote.

     R2D Toys wants to drop a quick one to let you all know about our Pay Pal offer. This offer wont last long so if you want to place an order make it sooner, rather than later. Any in-stock items ordered and paid for with Pay Pal will recieve 10% OFF! Read more about it right here.

    Today's the day to pick up the Palpatine/Sidious 2-pack. Pre-orders start at 1PM EST...

    Continuing their line of verses style kits, Kotobukiya has announced Yoda vs. Darth Sidious! Read the full report and check out the detailed images at SW.com...

    Check out the preview gallery at Sideshow Collectibles of the upcoming Palpatine/Sidious 2-pack. Impressive.... Most Impressive! Pre-orders start September 6th at 1PM EST. Don't forget, you need to be a newsletter subscriber and have an account to place that order!

     Tonight we round out the vintage section in the 30th Anniversary Collection Visual Guide... Click below for the newly styled Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)!

    It looks like the latest round of Star Tours figures are now hitting the disney pegs. KSWCC's man at mouseland (Cody) wanted to share his recent find. Take a look at the figures below... Thanks Cody!

     Urban-Collector's special promotion for the upcoming Dengar Bust is available for one more week. We are offering a 25% off coupon good against the low pre-sale price of $39.99. This deal allows Star Wars fans to acquire this piece for $29.99. Go to Dengar bust and use coupon code: ucsw0910

Coupon is valid through September 10th, 2007. Urban-Collector has a ton of new pre-order and in-stock merchandise...

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    The 30th Anniversary Visual Guide exclusives section gets the Visual Guide treatment today. Check out R2-KT, the special Hasbro exclusive celebrating the life of Katie Johnson. Together with Lucasfilm, Hasbro donated $100,000 to Make-a-Wish Foundation in Katie's memory...

 

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    Sets of 30th Anniversary Basic Carded Wave 4 are finally in-stock at Brian's Toys. Hurry and make your purchase before they run out! We also have new pre-orders up for Master Replicas Life-Size Boba Fett Helmet and Gentle Giant Mini-Busts of Admiral Ackbar, Snowtroopers, and Queen Amidala. Venture on over to Brianstoys.com for more collectible toys from Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe.