And now we'll add a little something different to the Sideshow Visual Guides. They are offering up a few of the Medicom Toy Vinyl Collectible Dolls so we'll add those to the guides...and tonight Darth Vader is the star of the show...complete with his removable helmet! Click below to check it out!

     First it was the special edition black and white Boba Fett and now Hyperspace Japan lets us know that Blister has a Princess Leia and R2-D2 maquettee that will be rendered the same way. Only 250 will be available in Japan and another 250 in the US. Head on over to take a closet look by clicking on the images below. Thanks to Hyperspace Japan for the heads up!

 

     Sideshow Collectibles Production Blog has been updated with a nice larger image of the upcoming 12" Asajj Ventress figure! Click below to check out this rendition of Dooku's errand girl.
     Sideshow will also be hosting their Spooktacular Live Chat tomorrow (October 31) from 9AM to 3PM PST where us Star Wars fans not only have the chance to ask the Sideshow team (almost) any question you want, but they will be giving away some Star Wars items to luck participants as well!
     And...if that is not enough for you...you can win either the Anakin Skywalker or Luke Skywalker figures. All you need to do is your best Skywalker whine! Click here to see the details, but hurry, you need to do you whining before 4pm Pacific time October 31!

     Ahh...new stuff! The Kit Fisto Jedi Starfighter is one of the coolest repaints out there and tonight it joins the rest of the Jedi Starfighter clan over in the Saga Collection Visual Guide. Click below to check it out!

 

     The latest newsletter from the Big Bad Toy Store is in...check out a sample of the great new stuff avaliable at the store:
     New Arrivals This Week

Master Replicas LE Shock Trooper Helmet

     Click here to read the entire news letter!

     The R2D Toys has the latest images of the 2007 Jedi Training on Dagobah, Capture of Tantive IV and Battle of Geonosis Battle Packs...click below to head on over and take a closer look.

     Today we officially announce the opening of 4 more visual guides, rounding out the complete collection of Miniatures. Keen-eyed viewers may have seen these new guides lurking in our Miniatures nav section for a few days now. Take a look at a few selections from these new guides: Agen Kolar from the ROTS Miniatures, and a Clone Trooper from the Universe Miniatures. Make sure you stop by the Champions of the Force and Bounty Hunters guides too. While they are not complete, they can be used as a checklist in the mean time.

And, as a special treat, take a look at our new Rebel Storm Thumbnail Guide. We'll be adding thumbnail guides to all the Miniatures sections once they are filled up, making it much easier to find the miniature you are looking for!

  

  

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     The final pieces to the Clone Strike set of Miniatures are put into place today. You can now view the entire line of these minis over at the Clone Strike Visual Guide!

   

   

     R2DToys has some awesome news, they just received in the Boba Fett Animated Series Maquette in stock. Head over there now and get yours while you still can.

     Our great buddies over at Archival Star Wars and the MasFX Forums are celebrating their 1st birthday and they are doing it in unique fashion. They have set up a number of auctions that will run from now through November and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. So, head on over to have a chance to win a Jorg Sacul figure, Mace FX saber, a custom Reconnaissance Clone Trooper and more! There is a little something for everyone to bid on and you'll be helping the American Cancer Society as you add to your collection!

     In the mood to make plans for Celebration IV? Head on over to the Official Site to learn about ticket prices (they go on sale Oct. 30 at 12 noon Pacific Time), hotels and plenty more about the next great Celebration!

     Take a look at the latest Clone Strike Visual Guide Fringe characters in todays Daily Visual Guides...

   

   

     The Bothan Spy's latest interview is now online! Tim Dry, better known to Star Wars fans as J'Quille the Whiphid, has taken the time to chat with us. Stop on by to check it out, along with our other interviews with Lightning Bear, Barrie Holland, and Terence Mustoo! Click here to visit!

     The folks over at www.blister.jp have some assortment images from the first series of Hot Toys Chubby dolls. Head over for some additional information and details of this interesting collectible... Thanks Hyperspace Japan for the info!

           This just in, it was reported that the Wal-Marts in the San Diego area received in their shipments of the new wave of the Titanium series which include the Blue Naboo Starfighter and the Vintage Deco Snowspeeder. Also found there were the Battle damaged Tie Bomber and the Yellow Nose Republic Gunship. Thanks for the heads up Nelson M.

     The Titanium Visual Guide gets another slew of additions tonight as we add the Y-Wing with vintage style deco, a nice dirty Swamp Speeder and a Droid Tri-Fighter that is all banged up.. Take look at them by clicking below and then head over to the Titanium Visual Guide to check out the entire line!



 

     Master Replicas has some great deals on some disappearing replicas! Head on over and pick up a Darth Vader Episode VI Lightsaber LE saber...it is limited to just 1,500 pieces and going fast! And, they have very limited stock of the Shock Trooper replica helmet...this was sold out so don't miss out on this 2nd chance! Only a few Darth Sidious lightsabers remain as well.
     Would you like to pick up a nice replica for a few bucks less than normal? Just use coupon code 20FX20 to get $20 off any in stock FX lightsaber or 50VADER3 to receive $50 off the Ep III Darth Vader lightsaber. Click below to head over and order now.

     More Fringe elements are added to the Clone Strike Visual Guide. Check out the Nikto and Quarren game pieces in the guides below.

   

   

     An Ishi Tib is the latest addition to the ever-growing Clone Strike Visual Guide. We're almost finished with the second series of minis, and minis fans will be happy to know that we have more minis guides coming soon!

   

       R2Dtoys writes with some great news for you! New items have arrived and are shipping now for delivery early next week such as Mace Windu Squadron Battle Packs, Cantina Tin Set Exclusive, Expanded Universe 2 Packs and much more. Read more to see the full list.

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    Brian's Toys has lots of new goodies for you! New Saga 2 Vehicles including the Kit Fisto Jedi Starfighter are here and ready to fly over to you today. There are also a few great Sideshow pieces available like the 12" Mace Windu and the 12" Han Solo Bespin. The Power of the Force 2 Star Destroyer is in stock now for only $129.99. AFA Vintage Carded Figures are once again making a great showing on the newsletter. Many of them have been put up for the first time recently so check them out and fill in your holes. Masters of the Universe has several new items for sales/ Once of those is the hard to find Eternia Playset C-9 with C-7 box.. See you there!

     

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     Sideshow Collectibles is getting into the review business... sort of. Check out their unique review of the Mace Windu 12" figure...

     The Master Replicas scaled sabers Visual Guide now includes the Empire Strikes Back Luke Skywalker lightsaber. Click below to check it out in detail and then head on over to the Master Replicas VG to compare it to his A New Hope saber and the one his daddy carried around in Revenge of the Sith.

 

     The Obi-Wan Kenobi (A New Hope) mini bust is available now at Andrew's Toyz for pre-order! Make sure you pre-order soon because these are very likely to sell out quickly. And order at Andrew's Toyz and get Obi-Wan at a great price! All other upcoming Star Wars Gentle Giant items are still available for order as well.

     Sideshow newsletter subscribers who qualify can 'Priority Pre-Order' the Rebel Commando Sergeant 12-inch figure today from 10am to NOON (Pacific Time). This two hour pre-order window is only available to 'Priority Pre-Order' members. If any items remain available for purchase after the pre-ordering window they will be offered to the general public after noon Pacific time. And remember...this is the only version of the Rebel Commando Sergeant 12-inch figure that will be made available—there will be no regular edition released!

     The latest newsletter from the Big Bad Toy Store is in and loaded with over 100 brand new pre-orders! Check out what is up on the Star Wars side of things:
     New Arrivals This Week

400% Darth Vader Kubrick

     New Pre-Orders!

Kit Kanos & Kanor Jax Comic 2-Pack

Gentle Giant Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi Mini-Bust

Lucas Family 4-Pack

     Click here to read the entire news letter and see the rest of nearly 100 new items!!

     The Clone Strike Visual Guide gets a few more Fringe updates today, bringing that guide closer to completion. Take a look at a few of the rogue elements of the mini universe below...

   

   

     Today we dive into the Fringe section of the Clone Strike Visual Guide, starting with an Aqualish Spy, and none other than the mysterious Aurra Sing...

   

   

     May 2007 marks the 30th Anniversary of “A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away….” To help commemorate this momentous occasion of the Star Wars trilogy, Gentle Giant is proud to announce the release of the wise Jedi Master from A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi.  The Obi-Wan Kenobi mini bust is sure to be a hit with collectors old and new. 

     Our Master Replicas updates continue with the addition of the Limited Edition Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber from AOTC. Take a closer look at Kenobi's lightsaber before he changed his design to what we all know and love!

  

     R2DToys has some awesome news, announcing a whole new range of items for 2007 such as the ORDER 66 figure two packs, the new UNLEASHED figures, new Battle Packs and loads more. Read more to see the full list.

     Take a detailed look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited Edition Master Replicas Lightsaber, as featured in ROTS! Full of detail, this prop replica is a must have! Check out all the details in todays Visual Guide Update...

  

     Saber-Stand's writes in to let our readers know all about their custom designed stands for Force FX Lightsabers. If you have not taken a look at these then you owe it to yourself (and your sabers) to check them out and see what they can do to help preserve (and beautifully display) your Force FX Lightsabers! And, when you are ready to buy you can take advantage of a nice 20% discount by buying 4 and getting a 5th one FREE!

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     Todays Visual Guide Update features a Limited Edition Master Replicas Darth Vader Lightsaber. This A New Hope version features rich details and a nice, acrylic display case. Take a closer look below, and check out the Master Replicas Visual Guide for more LE replicas!

  

     Todays Clone Strike Visual Guide update features General Grievous, in all his mechano-humanoid glory...

   

    New STAR WARS items are ready to order! We now have pictures and preorders available on our site for the latest 30th Anniversary figures. Transformers Classics are now in stock and ready to ship out. The 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime is also in stock. Our Titanium series expanded this week with the addition of C-3PO, Clone Trooper (Blue), and General Grievous. We have also added a few new Saga 2 Exclusives so be sure to look for those and more at Brian's Toys.

     

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     Brand new at the Star Wars Shop are a pair of very cool 6" Gentle Giant sculpts of a Stormtrooper and Darth Vader LEGO maquettes! Click below to order these limited edition Star Wars Shop exclusives!

     The latest round of questions sent out to Hasbro now have their answers! See below for full details...

    The Saber Vault only has a few more Darth Vader ESB, Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS, Anakin ROTS, and Darth Maul TPM FX lightsabers left in stock! Order now to get them by Halloween! Also in stock is the Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS LE at an incredibly low price...there are only a few left at this price, so be sure to order soon!

     Saber-Stand.com has a very special offer for their FX lightsaber stands with a buy 4 get 1 free deal! Head on over and order them for your own collection or get a friend to jump in on the deal with you. Not only can you get a free Saber-Stand but you will be able to display your FX lightsabers in the most dynamic way possible while protecting them at the same time since these stands help prevent the bending you can get if the lightsabers are displayed horizontally. Stop by and take advantage of this great offer today!

     It's time for Sideshow's Rebel Commando Strike Force Bundle pre-order. Starting today, you can order all 3 commandos in a single bundle with a few extra perks:

• Receive a $25 gift card towards select Sideshow items!
• Reserve all three figures before their official Pre-order dates!
• Bundle items packed in specialty shipper box!
• Strike Force Bundle saves on expense of individual shipping costs!
• Strike Force Bundle scheduled to ship before single Commando figures!

    Also available for individual pre-order is the Rebel Commando Infantry Soldier.

     And tonight we are updating the Kotobukiya Visual Guide with the addition of the pewter finish version of the Episode III Darth Vader model. This version of the Dark Lord can only be found at the Star Wars Shop and is limited to just 1,000 pieces world wide. After checking him out in the image below head on over to the Star Wars Shop and order yours before they all sell out!

     Got questions about Sideshow's upcoming troop builders? Confused about how these troops are going to be distributed? Sideshow sends us information about a complete Q&A for all those interested in the low down on ordering one or more of these rebels...

     Andrew's Toyz writes in with new arrivals and many new upcoming pre-orders at the best prices around! Many of the upcoming Gentle Giant items have pre-sold out on numerous websites, but Andrew's Toyz still has all of them available for order. Clone Trooper deluxe mini busts are in stock now at amazingly low prices.

    Comic Con exclusive Han Solo Chrome scaled replica has just arrived. This was from the San Diego summer convention. At such a low price, it will not last long. Make sure you order soon!

    The 30th Anniversary section has recently been posted. Pre-Orders are now being accepted for Wave 1 of carded figures and the Darth Vader with Coin Album. Expanded Universe Comic Figure sets are available as well. You can read the entire newsletter here!

     It's time for Durge to join the Clone Strike Visual Guide! Take a look at the minis version of the villian that refused to die against Obi-Wan!

   

    FACTS is buzzing! With less than two weeks to go before the FACTS convention weekend is there, the guest list is being completed: Mira Furlan had to cancel, but instead we get a number of people over from the world-reknown TV-series "Allo! Allo!": Guy Siner, Kim Hartman and Richard Gibson will be there to tell you all about the "Donna with the big b**bies" by Von Klomp!

    Moreover, the hotshot actor list is beefed up with none other than John Terry, who figured in the 80's cultmovie "Hawk the Slayer" and numerous TV-series; "Lost", "E.R." and "24" to name just a few ...

    Finally the comic artists score is brought up to eight with the addition of Keu Cha and Marlon Teunissen: Manga fans rejoice!

    This means that, as usual, FACTS will be the place to be during the October 14 and 15 weekend. If you'll miss it, be sure to check out our convention report soon after here at JTA!

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     More Separatist forces make their way to the Clone Strike Visual Guide. This time it's Darth Maul, backed up by the much feared Destroyer Droid.

   

   

     Come check out Brian's Toys this week for all your Star Wars needs. Great deals on Saga, Sideshow, Master Replicas, and much more. Head over today and take care of the loose ends in your collection. Over 200 discounted items are available.

     

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     Next in line for the Clone Strike Visual Guide is a Dark Side Acolyte. Take a look at one of Count Dooku's minions, and what she can do for your Dark Side attack!