• Collectible: Poggle The Lesser (SAGA 018)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #704
• Original Publication Date: April 27, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,133th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Wow. JTA reader mintoncard writes in to let us know that he found The Black Series 6" wave 5 at Toys R Us. We believe this is one of the first (if not the first) store reports of this.

Jedi Temple Archives -

While out and about today, I stopped into my local (Fresno, CA) Toys-R-Us and was surprised to see the Star Wars Black Series 6” Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Jedi Luke & Sandtrooper on the pegs. I hadn’t heard any store reports of these figures except for Walgreens so far, so I thought I would send in my report.

- mintoncard

Check out the Blackhole Stormtrooper Premium Format Figure! It's gorgeous! It's the subject of our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Happy Halloween to all JTA readers. As always, you guys are our most favorite readers of all. Post your Halloween pictures in the comments if you want to post them. We would love to see how you decked out the younglings this year!

Two of the Star Wars Rebels Mission Series sets that were previously listed as not shipping until late November are now listed as IN STOCK on Amazon. This moves up their ship-date by 3 weeks. Hopefully this means we will see the basic figures landing soon too! Both the R2-D2/C-3PO and Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios/Stormtrooper are now available for $10.99 each (and qualify for free shipping). Many of the basic figures are finally showing up in searches too, but from 3rd party vendors at inflated prices.

The Black Series six inch Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) is now down to $22.99 on Amazon.com to go along with the six inch Chewbacca. Both are listed in-stock and free (eligible) shipping. Also, the Stormtrooper has become a regular at $17.99 if you are looking for this one at a below-retail price!

• Collectible: C-3PO (With Battle Droid Head) (SAGA 017)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #702
• Original Publication Date: April 25, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,138th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

This week's Star Wars Rebels review is now live! Click through as JTA contributor Mike Taber breaks down Episdoe 4: Rise of the Old Masters.

Sideshow Collectibles has opened up the pre-order for Luke Skywalker: Red Five X-wing Pilot. Click through for all the details!

We're switching category gears for a little bit. Let us now look at the Sideshow Collectibles Store Exclusive Stormtrooper Commander Premium Format Figure. It's more than just a repaint. See why this is so in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Did anyone watch Criminal Minds tonight? If you did, hopefully you didn't miss Hotchner surprising his son with a Darth Vader costume the night before Halloween! This is NOT the show's first Star Wars reference. Click the thumbnail below for a complete image.

I received my Toys R Us The Great Big Christmas Book in the mail yesterday. As I thumbed through it, I couldn't help but notice that Star Wars was represented by one piddly page that showcases nothing but Star Wars Command and some role play items. Not even their exclusives are represented. Sad, sad, sad.....

Sideshow Collectibles has the recently announced Hot Toys Stormtroopers set up for pre-order. Click here for all of the details!

Check out the latest edition of Action Figures In Action! We have a slightly pared down version this month due to Calum's busy schedule (no new JTA exclusives this month), but you will still enjoy nine of his images featured on his Instagram channel. Click through to check out October's edition of spectacular photos featuring action figures... in action! Don't forget to leave your comments and thoughts on these in our comments section! Make sure to posts requests for future Action Figures In Action photos! As always, stop by Calum's Instagram page to see more of his work (but you will only find it in high resolution right here at JTA).

Also, make sure you check out past editions of our feature, now on our 7th issue! To-date we have featured 74 beautiful images, including 12 JTA exclusives and 6 Concept to Creation storyboards!

Just a reminder, Star Wars: Tarkin goes on sale November 4th! Make sure you pre-order your copy of the second official canon novel! Click here for more information, including an excerpt from the upcoming novel.

• Collectible: Bossk
• Collection: Sideshow Collectibles
• Category: Life-Size Busts
• Review Sequence: #694
• Original Publication Date: April 17, 2011
• Current Ranking: 720th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Hot Toys makes their official announcement for the Movie Masterpiece Series 1/6 scale Stormtroopers! Click through for all of the details and full gallery! Both an individual Stormtrooper and a Stormtrooper set are available.

Local JTA reader and collector friend Jesse A. has graciously donated a Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) Walgreens exclusive to us so that we can add it into our Research Droids Reviews today. We thank him profusely, because it likely would have been after Christmas before we found ours. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Big Bad Toy Store has posted their latest newsletter. Stop by and check out their new pre-orders and new arrivals. Also, their two current sales are still going on. Make sure to check them out:

• Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale! 42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale!
• 150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!

You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

• Collectible: Major Bren Derlin (SAGA 008)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #670
• Original Publication Date: March 24, 2011
• Current Ranking: 720th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Wow! Our Research Droids Review on The Black Series 6" Darth Vader is really creating a buzz on our Facebook page and in our comments. Our readers are almost split down the middle on this figure. Some say it's terrible and others love it. We're actually in the middle. But one comment made us snort from Facebook follower Shane P. He wrote "[he] looks like a ken doll on Halloween." Obviously Darth Vader needs some fine tuning. I think it's a decent jumping off point, but things need to be corrected before I fall for it hook, line and sinker! Feel free to continue the discussion here.

We aren't digging The Black Series 6" Darth Vader figure. It has potential, but it has a long way to go. See what we think might have been a better way to approach this figure in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

JTA reader Gary H., also a TARGET employee provides our readers with a little more insight on the Imperial Shadow Squadron TARGET exclusive TBS6 set. (Hopefully you have your set by now. It's really, really nice!) Click through for more!

As you've probably heard by now, Rebels figures are hitting the UK, most notably at Disney chains. JTA reader Chris from the UK sends us a snapshot of one of the "Mission Series" card backs. Check it out, it actually looks pretty cool. I guess we all still have to hang tight until Hasbro resolve Rebelsgate. Yes, you heard that right: Rebelsgate. I'm coining it right now. No explanation, no nothing. Anyway, click through for more!

Welcome to our next Q and A of the Day post! This column will be published daily, weekly, monthly, or just based on how many questions I get emailed – but no more than one a day. Feel free to send in your questions and I will put them in the queue. Click through for Q and A of the Day: Day 75. Topic: The Black Series 6" wave 5: where are they?

Someone just isn't satisfied with the TVC or TBS Bastila Shan figure. Our ever restless Sjefke is now on a mission to make himself the most definitive Bastila Shan figure possible. More coming soon!

One awesome aspect of running a Star Wars fan site is helping direct your audience to some great published reference books, especially ones that you have been part of making. JTA reader JediRebel71 not only now owns The Ultimate Action Figure Collection by Steve Sansweet, he also has the same pajama bottoms as yours truly too! That bookplate is on the way Tom! (If for some reason you still aren't aware, JTA participated in the making of this book. We highly suggest that you check it out!) Click through for more.

JTA moderator flamingtoilet alerts us that the Titan Millennium Falcon Walmart excluisve has begun hitting brick and mortar locations. Click through for his report.

For those of you who I have worked out deals with in the This House Is Clean sale (phase I), I am happy to inform you that the first batch of stuff will be going out this week. I will admit that I probably should have waited to start this project until this week as I have been traveling and had other big interruptions that made it hard to get back to everyone. If you have emailed me and you haven't received a response yet, you WILL get an answer this week. Thank you for your patience. I will be in touch soon. Thank you again!

• Collectible: Kitik Keed'kak (SAGA 071)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #607
• Original Publication Date: January 20, 2011
• Current Ranking: 907th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

We're continuing with The Black Series [Phase II] 6" line. Let's move forward by looking at Luke Skywalker in his "Death Star II/Endor Capture" outfit. To our surprise, this is our favorite figure from wave 5. See why he shines above the rest in in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Of course TARGET is running a sale promotion while there are absolutely NO FIGURES on the shelves. Oh, and that shampoo bottle multipack? It's piling up like Mount Everest. Click through to see what is on sale at TARGET from now until Novemeber 1st and see if anything is worth your while! There are also some of their items which will remain on promo until November 22nd.

• Collectible: R4-K5 (Darth Vader's Astromech Droid) (SAGA 066)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #688
• Original Publication Date: April 11, 2011
• Current Ranking: 568th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

We're back to The Black Series [Phase II] 6" line. Let's finish up by continuing with the Sandtrooper which just so happens to be figure #01 in the new assortment. It's the focus of attention in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Eagle-eyed viewers of our Vintage Visual Guide may have noticed many of our Vintage guides have been updated and converted to our new format, including dozens of carded samples added. Now we could use your help! We want to put together the most comprehensive guide for collectors by adding as many carded samples as we can! Click through to see how you can help!

Still looking for The Black Series Target exclusive Imperial Shadow Squadron? Keep checking Target and make sure to use DPCI# 087-06-1202 to look it up. We are still getting reports of folks finding this in stock and retrieved from the back. Thanks JTA reader "J" for letting us know he found his set today this exact way!

• Collectible: Boba Fett (SAGA 006)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #600
• Original Publication Date: January 13, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,017th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2005

We're going to finish up wave 5 of The Black Series 6" line beginning tomorrow, but let's look at one more collectible from the Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figures line. It's time for Zuckuss.... or do you know him better as 4-LOM? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

I traveled over five (5) hours on a Star Wars related business trip to BanthaSkull.com territory outside of Boston Massachusetts. And would you believe I STILL couldn't find any stinking figures?

It's time for this week's Star Wars Rebels review. JTA contributor Mike Taber breaks down Episode 3: Fighter Flight!

Star Wars Wave 6 Black series Free shipping for 3 & 4 packs. SPEND $40 ON IN STOCK FUNKO POP! VINYL OR ReACTION FIGURES & GET FREE US SHIPPING. Only in stock POP! or ReAction items in your cart can qualify.

Check out all that's in stock this week, and available for pre-order at Dorksidetoys.com. Join us on our Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Tumblr & Facebook pages for regular toy news and new stock, sale and pre-order alerts, movie news, trailers and more. Checkout our massive POP vinyl deal, but be quick, ends Sunday.

• Collectible: Bib Fortuna (SAGA 003)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #595
• Original Publication Date: January 8, 2011
• Current Ranking: 398th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

ToysRUs.com has several items on sale for those still on the hunt. It's worth checking out. Thank you JTA reader Bob for letting everyone know!

• The Black Series Battle on Endor Pack - $79.99
• The Black Series Stormtrooper (Six Inch) - $17.99
• The Black Series Jabba the Hutt (Six Inch) - $35.49
• The Black Series Speeder Bike Vehicle with Biker Scout (Six Inch) - $35.49

We're going to finish up wave 5 of The Black Series 6" line very soon, but let's first look at a collectible that better fits our 1,980th review! Let's check out Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) from the Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figures line. Oh boy do we love him. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Sideshow Collectibles has launched the official preview for the awesome Luke Skywalker (Red Five X-Wing Pilot) Sixth Scale Figure! Click here to check it out! No pre-order date set yet, so stay tuned!

• Collectible: Darth Sidious Hologram (BD10)
• Collection: Legacy Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #114
• Original Publication Date: September 14, 2009
• Current Ranking: 547th most visited review
• Score: 5 holocrons
• Released: 2009

Lucasfilm Ltd. sues Empire Brewing Company because they named a specialty beer "Strikes Bok". Click through for the story!

The Black Series Chewbacca is currently available on Amazon.com for $22.99 with Amazon Prime free shipping. The Sandtrooper from that wave is also available for $20.99, with $3.99 shipping through a 3rd party seller. The rest from that wave have not reached retail prices yet. Keep checking though! Click the images below to go directly to the product pages. Happy hunting! You can check out both of these figures in our Research Droids Reviews this week!

Update: Both of these have sold out of stock at those prices, and the prices have gone up. Keep checking back as the prices continue to fluctuate.

Here is something hopefully newsworthy to you! If this has been mentioned already, please forgive this post, but as someone who doesn't go off of the reservation that much anymore, I could have missed this point being brought up elsewhere. Click through for more....

It's time for some new figures again! We've managed to remain spoiler free with The Black Series [Phase II] wave 5, and now it's time for our assessment of them. Let's start with The Black Series [Phase II] Chewbacca (#04) figure, a figure that was cancelled from the orange line look and has finally been released. We're a bit stuck with this one. It's good, but it's not what we really expected. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

The Sideshow Collectibles Sixth Scale Bossk (Bounty Hunter) is a great addition to the Bounty Hunter line-up, and a fan favorite! Click below to check out our newly added Visual Guide of this amazing figure, and relive our Research Droids Review right here!

Entertainment Earth has The Black Series wave 6 Six Inch figures up for pre-order for $79.99 for the set of 4. Click here to check them out! Also, if you weren't lucky enough to find these last month at Walgreens, you can pre-order wave 5, also for $79.99.

SMS Audio to feature their Star Wars branded STREET by 50 On-Ear Wired Headphones at London Comic-Con. Click through for the full press release! You can also check these out on the official SMS site right here, or check them out on Amazon.com!

It looks like Target has unveiled their 2014 holiday plans, which includes free shipping through December 20th. Click through for the full report. Thanks to JTA moderator Jeremy for the heads up!

• Collectible: Clone Commander Thire (CW32)
• Collection: The Clone Wars [Season 2]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #132
• Original Publication Date: October 2, 2009
• Current Ranking: 806th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2009

We have one more Real Action Heroes figure to hit before we continue onto something else. But definitely check out Han Solo. It's a great effort on Medicom Toy's part. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Happy brithday to our most favorite princess of all, Carrie Fisher. We cannot wait to see you in Episode VII! Carrie Fisher turns 58 today!

Make sure to check out JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store and their latest newsletter. They have tons of new pre-orders and new arrivals, as well as two great sales:

• Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale! 42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale!
• 150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!

You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

More The Black Series wave 5 found! Click through to check out the latest Target find from JTA reader Joe in South Portland, Maine. If you are still looking for these then keep hunting! They seem to be showing up more frequently now.

JTA reader Mintoncard picked up some of the new Star Wars Hot Wheels at Walmart (Fresno, CA.). Click through for his report if you are on the hunt for these.

• Collectible: Jedi Vs. Darth Sidiious
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Battle Packs
• Review Sequence: #763
• Original Publication Date: June 25, 2011
• Current Ranking: 511th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

As we hit our 1977th RDR today, we decided to play on the number (as well as for the next few days) a little bit by choosing a product of a character that fits it best. See if you can figure out why the Luke Skywalker (A New Hope Ver.) from the Real Action Heroes Ultimate Unison line is up first. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Clint Randall, from the Dune Sea Garrison of the 501st Legion, and JTA fan, writes in with an incredible store find. Click through for the detail!

We have another Spanish store report for you, and if you can read or speak Spanish, please translate this for us! Click through for more!

Well isn't this special? JTA reader Rafa C. found the Prototype Boba Fett in Spain. This is great news for him, but frustrating news to USA collectors who have yet to secure this bad boy.... us included! Yakface.com also had this report about him being a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. Let us know if any other non-US places show up offering this exclusive.

• Collectible: Obi-Wan Kenobi (BD06)
• Collection: Legacy Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #112
• Original Publication Date: September 12, 2009
• Current Ranking: 256th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2009

We continue to look at new products in the Rebels line and finish up the first wave of vehicles. The Phantom Attack Shuttle is another cool release in thie lineup. See this vehicle in full in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Now here is a pretty awesome article! The actual Black Three "Backstabber" helmet from A New Hope is the focus of attention on BBC's Antiques Roadshow. Check out the article now for more on this nostalgic piece!

• Collectible: Sora Bulq (SAGA 015)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #700
• Original Publication Date: April 23, 2011
• Current Ranking: 270th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Gentle Giant has announced their latest Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure: Admiral Ackbar! Click through for the release details!

The Black Series 6" wave 6 is NOW available for pre-order with a rough availability date of November! Place your orders now! Oh, and if you still need Obi-Wan Kenobi, get him for only $7.99. (That's not a typo.)

We return to the Rebels line to discuss the first wave of vehicles. The good news here is that they're likely much better than you may believe. Let's check out The Inquisitor's TIE Advanced Prototype. Could this be the rumored Darth Vader's TIE Fighter redo... or not? Either way, this is another nice vehicle. Too bad we have no basic figures to accompany it. See this vehicle in full in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Our very own JTA moderator Sjefke has been featured on ImperialShipyards.net's Custom Action Figure News podcast where he shows off some of his best work to date and goes into great detail on how he accomplished making these works of art look as fantastic as they do. Please check it out!

Our friends ar Yakface.com have alerted us to a few of new and "officially unannounced" TARGET Star Wars exclusives focusing around the Star Wars: Rebels line. Check them out! (There are a couple of articles to check out.)

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys writes in with the latest news, pre-orders, updates, clearance items for your collection. Click through for more!

The Disney Store in Madrid Spain has completely reset their Star Wars display and we have to admit it looks pretty fantastic. Special thanks to JTA reader Olga from Spain who sent us these photos to share with our readers! Click through for more.

Kmart is beginning to receive the electronic talking 31" Darth Vader figure. We're not sure how many of you actually care, but we thought we would let you know. (more....)

What's weirder than weird? How about a ton of Reveal The Rebels showing up at your local TRU outlet store when the local retail locations still have received.... NOTHING!? Check out JTA reader Ben C.'s story!

JTA reader Jeremy from Ohio sends us an eager report that he is finding everything he needs in his home stat., Check out his store report!

And speaking of shampoo bottles, Kmart is STILL trying to get rid of both the 2013/2014 Yoda/Darth Vader line look releases. Get ready Kmart. Rebels shampoo bottles are only moments away too! (more....)

Well, still no immediate sign of basic figures, but JTA moderator Paul B. sends us photographic evidence that the new Star Wars Rebels shampoo bottles are now making their way to Toys R Us stores! Click through for more!

JTA reader Chris Y. from Christchurch NZ sends us a report that Star Wars: Rebels figures have been found in his country at Toy World.

• Collectible: Jango Fett (SAGA 020)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #706
• Original Publication Date: April 29, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,061st most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Website eonline.com have leaked some pretty cool rumors about Episode VII. But be warned, if you want to remain spoiler-free, then PLEASE DO NOT click though. Also, please don't discuss the newly revealed details in our comments either out of respect to those that don't want to know anything.

You likely have already seen the Imperial Shadow Squadron TARGET exclusive set here, but this is the official Research Droids Reviews post. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

You know what Obi-Wan says about "luck" so it can't be that. It's often said that truth is stranger than fiction. And we believe this definitely applies to the recent Star Wars "Shadow Of The Dark Side" vehicle two-packs showing up at both Kmart and Ollie's, especially when it comes to faithful JTA reader Mike R.'s own purchases. He sends us a nearly unbelievable tale of what was "wrong" with almost every single vehicle he bought in these Special Value multipacks. Were they all (in one form or another) reject vehicles? Or did they just coincidentally have one problem or another? You better check out the contents of your boxes, because you probably won't believe what Mike has discovered with his own. You know that we are generally conspiracy theorists, but will this tale also bring you to the dark side of faith as well? Click through for more....

• Collectible: Clone Trooper (Fifth Fleet Security) (SAGA 059)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #723
• Original Publication Date: May 16, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,048th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2006

The latest Star Wars Art book Posters is shipping this week (I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive)! If you haven't familiarized yourself with this series yet, be sure to click through to see the details from the other books from this great set!

We continue to look at some new products! No Rebels figures? No problem! We look at the AT-DP (All Terrain Defense Pod) which is not only a new vehicle in Rebels, it's also the concept art of the AT-ST in Return Of The Jedi. See it all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

• Collectible: Clone Trooper (442nd Siege Battalion) (SAGA 057)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #722
• Original Publication Date: May 15, 2011
• Current Ranking: 942nd most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

The Target exclusive six inch Imperial Shadow Squadron set is showing up at brick and mortar stores! JTA reader Tigersith just let us know that he picked one up in South Carolina. If you don't see it on the shelves be sure to use the DCPI number (087-06-1202 ) to look it up in the system and see if they will pull it from the back. Happy Hunting!

Update: We added an additional find in New Jersey. Click through for the report!

Star Wars Rebels is now past its second aired episode, but still no basic figures or mission series sets to be found! Well, according to Amazon.com they are officially delayed. JTA reader Mike R. has information directly from Amazon, so click through for his full report!

JTA contributor Mike Taber reviews the latest episode from Star Wars Rebels. Click through for a breakdown of Episode 2: Droids In Distress!

We have new products to review! And we open up the Rebels category in our Research Droids Reviews today as well! Let's check out the Toys R Us exclusive Reveal The Rebels: Jedi Reveal (Mission Series: The Ghost) multipack, which also pays homage to a classic trilogy character. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Amazon.com has The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions available for pre-order. Click here to place your order for the final season! This is due to be released November 11th. A Big thanks to JTA reader Ben Y. for alerting us!

We have an early look for you of the Imperial Shadow Squadron (Speeder Bike With Shadow Scout And Shadow Stormtrooper Commander) TARGET exclusive now arriving on doorsteps as this goes to press. The official day for this review is Saturday, but we wanted you all to check it out as soon as possible. Enjoy!

• Collectible: Anakin Skywalker (CW21)
• Collection: The Clone Wars [Season 2]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #127
• Original Publication Date: September 27, 2009
• Current Ranking: 842nd most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2009

PackoM from Seville, Spain reports in on a few of the Wave 3 Saga Legends figures previously only found in Canada showing up overseas. Click through for his report!

Tartakovsky time continues! Here is a great version of Obi-Wan Kenobi. But we're not so sure if we like the pose Hasbro gave him. What do you think? Let us know in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

I found one question and answer that didn't make it to our NYCC Hasbro Q&A. Click through if you're interested in one last tidbit of information from Hasbro....

Yours truly hasn't had the best luck at TARGET. But I was quite elated to see remnants of wave 4 on the pegs. Now all that's happening is that Yoda is multiplying like bunny rabbits. Those jerks at BanthaSkull.com have already stolen my thunder with this article since they posted a relatively similar article idea before me, but one thing is for sure. Yoda is clearly passe! Expect him to grow in true Fibonacci sequence fashion!

J North Mexico is getting good stuff too at Soriana stores! Special thanks to Horacio Z. For the news and image!

It seems that distribution is forging ahead! JTA moderator Sjefke finally scores gold! Check out his very eager report!

The latest Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter is here, featuring the latest pre-orders and new releases, as well as two sales:

• Hot Toys and Sideshow Sale! 42 items from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles are now on sale!
• 150 Featured Sale Items on Sale! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!

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• Collectible: Power Droid (SAGA 014)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #674
• Original Publication Date: March 28, 2011
• Current Ranking: 867th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Tartakovsky time continues! Do you believe the first General Grievous action figure we ever received was the Clone Wars [Animated] General Grievous basic figure? Find out what legacy this action figure left on the Hasbro line in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

• Collectible: Scorch (Republic Commando) (SAGA 021)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #698
• Original Publication Date: April 21, 2011
• Current Ranking: 946th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2006

With our NYCC Hasbro Q&A, we asked Hasbro where in the world the Star Wars: Rebels figures are. They confirmed that they had been shipped to retail. Yet, they're nowhere to be found. We brought up the possibility that what if Star Wars: Rebels figures shared the same assortment number as current Saga Legends and Mission Series figures and our friends at Yakface.com helped us discover that this is indeed the case. (What is it that they say about history again?) Our friends at Yakface have also confirmed visually that some stores (other than TRU and like Walmart in the thumb below) have also begun setting up shop for the line. Hopefully some new figures are impending, but how do you feel that the show has been reviewed, teased and officially shown, yet now product has made its any anywhere yet? Your comments requested, please. It it more than just instant bottle-necking, or did something else happen here? Hopefully product will arrive by the time this gets posted, but if it doesn't, let us know your thoughts!

Tartakovsky time continues! Hasbro is being told to call this character ARC Trooper Commander when in fact he is Captain Fordo. But even before he was widely known as Captain Fordo, he was ARC Trooper. What circular logic! See him in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

• Collectible: Elite Corps Clone Trooper (SAGA 065)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #679
• Original Publication Date: April 2, 2011
• Current Ranking: 764th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Tartakovsky time returns! The Clone Wars [Animated] line really struck a chord for fans of the micro-series as it has some amazing action figure interpretations of the characters. Let's now look at the beautifully evil Asajj Ventress figure in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Our friends at Big Kev's Geek Stuff have their preliminary thoughts/review of The Black Series [Phase II] Yoda (#06) ready to listen! As you recall, this was a collaborated effort with them, so be sure to hear their thoughts as well! Check it out!

Our exclusive first look at The Black Series [Phase II] Six Inch Yoda (#06) continues with our official launch of the Visual Guide! Click below to check out all of the details, including packaging. Combined with our extensive Research Droids Review, you can have the most complete look at this figure!

• Collectible: Yoda (SAGA 019)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #705
• Original Publication Date: April 28, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,286th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2006

Jedi Temple Archives, in a collaborative effort with Big Kev's Geek Stuff, is beyond elated to present planet Earth with the very first full review and visual analysis of The Black Series [Phase II] Yoda (#06) 6" scaled figure. Both sites will be covering this figure from head to toe, but first lets check it out in our Research Droids Reviews right now! Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Sweet irony. The perfectly beautiful long-awaited Bastila Shan figure JTA reader Bombadgungan has wanted for "years" couldn't have arrived in better condition except for one major issue. Or maybe two major issues. Or maybe this beautiful mess is more disastrous than first believed. We forget. This seemingly perfect story crashes and burns rather quickly. Just click through and read his experience!

Hey Canadians! We have an unbelievable report to share with your courtesy of JTA reader Bruno B. The Black Series 6" are very cheap at both brick and mortar and online! Click through for his full report!

Our own permanent resident Darth Eddie has a wonderful store report to share with our readers. Be sure to check it all out by clicking through!

Having already premiered on Disney Channel and Disney XD, as well as online platforms, “Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion” is now set to get a special airing on ABC — with Darth Vader tagging along. Yahoo.com has the full story! Special thanks to studlydudly for the alert!

There are two important things we are trying to reference in the thumbnail below, but click through to find out more about them. The good: 6" Stormtroopers are hitting brick and mortar in drives. The bad: The Titan X-wing is already on "rollback" by $15.

The Empire Strikes Back Uncut, a fan-made crowdsourced mashup video of the iconic Star Wars sequel, debuts on StarWars.com alongside an announcement heralding the return of the Star Wars Fan Film Awards (more...)

JTA reader Austin was shipped the wrong items from HTS.com. But look at how Customer Service resolved his issue. This is a positive story! Click through for more!!

JTA reader Derek forwards us an email from HotWheelcCollectors alerting fans of the line that the Star Wars themed vehicles are now available at retail! Good luck on your toy hunts!

You have to get up pretty early in the morning to see what JTA has to show you tomorrow.... How are you making out there, Chris?

Is a Hot Toys Stormtrooper revealed? Check out Sith_fire creation's Facebook post for more information!

Our Q&A session was with Hasbro rep, Joe Ninivaggi, Senior Brand Manager, Star Wars. He was a complete pleasure to interview and I hope he knows he is my new best friend. The banter back and forth was enjoyable, humorous and poignant. And he was completely upfront about where Hasbro stands with collectors and the Star Wars brand itself. You shouldn't expect to hear your first desired answers to these questions, but we think you'll like to hear what he had to say. So, without further adieu….

• Collectible: Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) (SAGA 001)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #598
• Original Publication Date: January 11, 2011
• Current Ranking: 119th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2005

But sadly they're still not coming (as as right now at least). Just so we can gloat a little bit (we're kidding, honestly), to date, no images of the fabled AT-RT Driver and Republic Trooper TVC repacks (for The Black Series line) from JTA's exclusive rumor report have surfaced to date, but flyguy.net has them. Check them out.... before Hasbro does something about it. (Just kidding again!) It's cool to see that these were definitely coming! How do we know these aren't TVC images? Because the Republic Trooper was on a colored background in a different pose.

The Black Series TIE FIghter Pilot and repacked Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III) boxed images have surfaced courtesy of flyguy.net. Check them out!

Tartakovsky time continues! The Clone Wars [Animated] line really struck a chord for fans of the micro-series as it has some amazing action figure interpretations of the characters. Let's now look at Anakin Skywalker, which is another great action figure in the line. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

The Sideshow Collectibles Boba Fett Premium Format Figure [Version 2] is now availalbe for pre-order. Make sure you secure yours today!

JTA sponsor Urban Collector checks in to let readers know about their latest pre-orders and new arrivals. Click through to check out the awesome stuff!

• Collectible: Han Solo (SAGA 002)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #597
• Original Publication Date: January 10, 2011
• Current Ranking: 483rd most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2005

Our Q&A will be coming to you as soon as humanly possible. We have over 25 questions answered and we have to say that for the first time in a long while we were pleased with the answers, even if they weren't answers we wanted to hear. Straightforward, upfront and humorous at times all describe our interaction with my new best friend and Hasbro rep Joe N. Until we get that Q&A posted, I wanted to share some important details about what was revealed with some details that you likely won't read anywhere else (or at least we hope this is true). The Hasbro Preview Party was honestly a breath of fresh air. Even I went in hanging my head that it would just be a refresh of SDCC reveals. To my unexpected surprise they were all-new reveals (save for a key bunch of main characters. Some of these points will be regurgitated in our Q&A, but time is of the essence and we want you to see it here. (more….)

Hasbro has released the official press images from their 'Twas The Night Before... event. Click through for a closer look at everything that was on display!

Tartakovsky time continues! The Clone Wars [Animated] line has some amazing action figure interpretations of the micro-series characters. Let us look at Mace Windu now, which is another awesome action figure in the line. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Back in July we brought you a list of 18 figures to be released in The Black Series [Phase II]. This was initially going to be a mega-wave but has since been pared down to smaller waves. Most of these figures have been accounted for, but three still remained up in the air... until now. Click through to find out the status of those final three figures...

There's more than meets the eye with the Mission Series R2-D2! Click the thumbnail for an exclusive look at a little extra tidbit that makes this droid tick!

This just in, another JTA exclusive! Confirmed and on display this December at Brazil Comic Con will be Princess Leia (Ewok Gown) in The Black Series 3.75" line!!

This just in... the six-inch Luke Skywalker is shorter than the standard stormtrooper figure. This was done on purpose (they shortened his torso) so that he can be 'a little short for a stormtrooper'.

Update: Click through for a Luke/Han side-by-side image

While not on display, fans of The Clone Wars will be thrilled to know that Captain Rex is confirmed for the six-inch scale line!

Check out our full gallery of newly revealed product from Hasbro's 'Twas The Night Before party! There's plenty to get excited about from both the 3 3/4" and 6" lines! After checking out the photos head back here and join the discussion!

Check back later for a full report on what's new!

Well, I am starting my trek to NYC for Hasbro's 'Twas The Night Before.... Party. I have a few questions that I plan to ask, but if you have any "good" ones please feel free to post them in these comments as I will be checking this post throughout the evening. Please do me a huge favor and ask NOTHING about Episode VII? The answer is "No Comment" even if the question was "Are you making figures for Episode VII?" Stay tuned and keep it here and on our Facebook page for instant updates.

• Collectible: Republic Fighter Tank
• Collection: The Clone Wars [Season 2]
• Category: Vehicles
• Review Sequence: #121
• Original Publication Date: September 21, 2009
• Current Ranking: 792nd most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2009

With special thanks to JTA reader lord_varion for the alert, the Imperial Shadow Squadron TARGET exclusive is in stock at TARGET.com!

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys has some TBS figures cheap! Check them out to see if you need any!

It's Tartakovsky time! The Clone Wars [Animated] line is very, very small, so it won't take long to plow through the basic figures and multipacks that made it up. But let's not rush things and start with Durge, which is just an awesome action figure despite his minimal articulation. Hasbro, this is how you do simply-articulated action figures! Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

There is another cheap multipack. Well, not cheap in price, but cheap in quality. The TARGET exclusive Shampoo Bottle multipack has arrived at some TARGET stores across the USA. Click through for a close-up.

• Collectible: Labria (SAGA 073)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #606
• Original Publication Date: January 19, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,102nd most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2007

JTA reader Daniel S. shared his complex Yavin 4 Hanger Bay Diorama with us and we thought this was worthy of passing along to everyone. Click through to check out this masterpiece! Psst... it's for sale if you are interested...

You may have read that this piece was hitting Toys R Us stores in our comments days ago, but now we have photographic proof. Special thanks to JTA moderator Paul B. for the image. Gosh, this thing is horrid! Click through to see this hot mess!

JTA reader Mike Taber will be reviewing the Star Wars: Rebels episodes for us. We start off with Episode 1: Spark Of Rebellion. Click through for an assessment of the episode!

Today we finish up the Power Of The Jedi basic figure line! Where in the world does the time go? Even though this is the last basic figure, we still have a few holes to fill in the collection like Deluxe figures and exclusives, so expect more POTJ goodness soon. In the meantime, check out the Scout Trooper (Imperial Patrol) [Version 2] figure which is just a dirty version of the first release. It's all in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Oh Kmart! Why don't you ever update your stock status? Imagine finding THIS LINK and then actually seeing that these figures were in stock. What would you do? Would you totally freak out? Special thank to JTA reader Tom for mercilessly teasing us with this link!

• Collectible: Commander Faie (BD 24)
• Collection: The Legacy Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #23
• Original Publication Date: June 15, 2009
• Current Ranking: 448th most visited review
• Score: 5 holocrons
• Released: 2008

We find it interesting that the 30 (77-07) line brought collectors some of the heaviest doses of Expanded Universe items. Take for instance Aayla Secura's Jedi Starfighter. It was a blink and you'll miss it vehicle in the Star Wars: Obsession comics. Learn about this great vehicle in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

We at JTA tend to have a strict policy not to clutter our front page with YouTube videos and novelty Star Wars mash-up images. After all, why would you want your front page to be an aggregate of YouTube.com? (It certainly escapes us...) Anyhow, we have to make an exception here. Although this silly image exceeded our expectations with how many of our Facebook fans got a kick out of it, we just HAD to steal a comment from JTA Facebook follower Mike Mackey so our non-Facebook readers could enjoy it. He said "If you are old enough to get this... you probably still owe money to the Columbia House Record and Tape Club." Best.... comment.... EVER! Enjoy! (And hopefully the Generation Ys and Millennials will get this....)

• Collectible: Leesub Sirln (BD34)
• Collection: Legacy Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #187
• Original Publication Date: November 26, 2009
• Current Ranking: 330th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2009

JTA viewer and customizer Bry German shows off his latest creation: a six inch throne room diorama! Click through to check it out! Nice work Bryan!

Collectors started seeing how figures were going to change for the Star Wars "Saga" line with a figure like Eeth Koth (Jedi Master). Between the pre-posed action stance and the separate hilt and blade, this figure is the beginning of a new era of Star Wars action figures. Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Figure switch-outs have gone e-tail! JTA reader Arnold Corso ordered one The Black Series Stormtrooper from Amazon Warehouse (the discount section of Amazon.com). But somebody did a bait and switch and returned another figure instead. Although Amazon.com boasts they inspected it (as evidenced by the attached sticker), the wrong figure was ultimately shipped. To be fair, we cannot fault Amazon.com, but the person or thing that switched out the Stormtrooper figure... unless it was factory error. So many possibilities indeed exist. Regardless, is this what collecting has come to now? We complain and complain about what Hasbro isn't doing, then "collectors" steal from them (if that's what transpred here). All of this shrinkage adds up. And stuff like this happens way too often. Click through for more.

Jedi Temple Archives' affiliate Nerd Rage Toys updates stock and adds new merchandise to the Bargain Bin section. As always, they have a great supply of toys ranging from GI Joe, TMNT, MOTU and of course Star Wars. They still have a few of recently released The Black Series 3.75" figures for $5 each as well! Check out what they have!

• Collectible: Hrchek Kal Fas (BD33)
• Collection: Legacy Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #185
• Original Publication Date: November 24, 2009
• Current Ranking: 463rd most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2009

Those with select cable stations can sign into Disney XD through their accounts and watch Episode 2: Droids in Distress right now. Check it out. It's much better than the first episode! There are some great face to face battles, especially with Zeb. And there are some fantastic connecting of the dots with Episode IV!

One of our most favorite figures in the Power Of The Jedi line, that isn't sourced to the Original Trilogy, is the Battle Droid (Boomer Damage) figure. This all-new sculpt has lots of options, interchangeable looks and cool accessories. And the articulation was very impressive for the year 2000. See why this figure still holds up well in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Don't forget! Star Wars: Rebels premier at 9 PM (EDT) tonight on Disney!

UPDATE: So what did you think? Add your two cents to the already brewing discussion!

• Collectible: Qui-Gon Jinn And Eopie
• Collection: Legacy Collection
• Category: Mail-Away Exclusive
• Review Sequence: #450
• Original Publication Date: August 16, 2010
• Current Ranking: 974th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2009

JTA reader Logan Starkiller checks in with his latest store report: "New" Target finds! (and something to make others wickedly jealous).

A nice surprise in the Power Of The Jedi line was the retooled Qui-Gon Jinn (Mos Espa Disguise) figure. But we really have to wonder: is this really a disguise? See this very nice figure in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

Expecting a shipment from HasbroToyShop.com? This report (hopefully) will make you optimistic on the condition of your shipment! It's good to hear not only the bad, but the good reports too! Click through for Al's report!

Big Bad Toy Store has just released their latest newsletter. Click here for the full listing! Don't forget to check out their big sale: 150 Featured Sale Item! Great figures from Transfomers, Marvel, DC, Video Games, Third Party, And Much More!

You can also get daily product news and updates by subscribing to BBTS's Facebook page and Twitter feed!

Star Wars Rebels is set for its official launch tomorrow and product is hitting in more and more frequency. Click through for JTA reader Andrews' report from Torance, CA.

JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys writes in to let everyone know about their latest pre-orders, arrivals and clearance items. Click through to check them all out!

• Collectible: General Grievous (No. 6)
• Collection: The Clone Wars [Film/Season 1]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #124
• Original Publication Date: September 24, 2009
• Current Ranking: 799th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2008

Sometimes the other things that an action figure is packed with can be more exciting than the actual action figure itself. That's about how we feel with the Anakin Skywalker (Mechanic) figure from the Power Of The Jedi line. See what we mean in our Research Droids Reviews today. Be sure to leave your own thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even leave comments about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your own personal review requests via email if you'd like to see something that we didn't cover yet.

This week we are featuring new Pre-orders like the Luke Skywalker Princess Leia ArtFX+ statue, Robocop EM-208 1/6 scale figure, and Star Wars Leia Jumbo figure! Click through to see what other cool merchandise you can pre-order from JTA sponsor Urban Collector!

Holy moly! JTA moderator flamingtoilet sends us an unbelievable store report! Look what his local Walmart marked down the rotting MTT to in the clearance section?! This is going to make those who found steals at TJ Maxx and Marshalls very, very angry! Click through for his report!

JTA reader Darth Janus writes in to let us know that his Walgreen store in upstate Massachusetts is still getting in random The Black Series 6" figures. He also stated that they are getting in heavier stock of The Black Series 3.75" line as well, many figures from wave 3 and wave 4.

JTA reader Commander Joe276 sends us an update that his local TRU is stocking heavily in waves 4 and 5 of The Black Series line. If you haven't found these figures yet, you better start checking a little more diligently! I can confirm they are hitting my local TRU stores as well heavily. Click through for his report!

• Collectible: R4-M6 (Mace Windu's Astromech Droid) (SAGA 074)
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #605
• Original Publication Date: January 18, 2011
• Current Ranking: 502nd most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Vans teams up with the Star Wars brand once again, this time exploring the dark side of the Force to introduce new designs inspired by villains from the original trilogy. Taking cues from the summer collection, the Vans x Star Wars holiday offering extends through Classics footwear to men’s apparel and accessories combining heritage Vans prints with Star Wars villains from around the galaxy. Click through for the full press release.