The staff here at Jedi Temple Archives wishes you and your family a very healthy, happy and Merry Christmas!

    You Rebel Scum! The Rebelscum.com exclusive Lieutenant Renz mini bust has made it just in time for Christmas. This incredible new bust is the first Imperial Officer that Gentle Giant Ltd. has created and released and it is nothing but exceptional! Click through for some quick photos of this mini bust which sports an incredible likeness to the actor Barrie Holland.

    Still need items for Christmas?  There is still time!  Place your order with UPS 2nd Day by 11:59 p.m. Sunday or UPS Next Day by 11:59 p.m. Monday and it will arrive before Christmas.  Tons of vintage carded 12-backs and AFA loose figures have been added to the website.  Obi-Wan's Delta Star fighter and the Imperial TIE Fighter highlight the new products in this week.  Also, plenty of Indiana Jones exclusives have been added, including Sallah and Short Round Mighty Muggs and Mail-Ins!  For more of a great selection, check out www.brianstoys.com

    The Sideshow Collectibles 12" 1/6 scale Rebel Fleet Trooper has arrived! This awesome figure, made in the exact likeness of Lieutenant Pello Scrambas, is another testament to the fact that Sideshow just doesn't disappoint collectors time and time again. This "first time available" 12" figure contains every detail of the actor and costume from Star Wars: A New Hope. Click through for some detail on this awesome goodness!

    eFX Collectibles has an update to their December newsletter with important details about the X-Wing Starfighter preorder. This offer ends December 21st, so don't wait much longer! Click below for the full newsletter.

    The latest Character Key from Acme is up for preorder. Check out Jedi Mickey, the first in a new series Disney/Star Wars crossovers. This is availalbe online right now, but eventually will only be available at the theme parks. It has a limited edition number of 1,000.

     Sideshow Collectibles has just announced an exciting new 1/6 scale 12" figure from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back/Return Of The Jedi! Admiral Piett is the next figure in the Militaries Of Star Wars line. Check out the preview here:

Collectors should maybe start gearing up some excitement over the possibilty of a focus on Episode V and VI characters for 2009. Check out Sideshow's newsletter for additional information. You are in command now, Admiral Piett.

    One of the most devastating of the Empire's specialized stormtrooper units, the incinerator troopers wield powerful plasma rifles to set enemies ablaze. When deployed to a forest world like Kashyyyk, a small squadron of incinerator troopers can level an entire Wookiee village in a matter of hours. Vader and the Incinerator Troopers are sent in whenever an example needs to be made of anyone who dares to question the ultimate authority of the Empire.

  

    He's not coming! Read on for more.

    The nervous protocol droid never likes being anywhere near trouble, but he once again finds himself in the middle of an alarming situation when he discovers that Padme Amidala is in danger – and it's up to him to rally reinforcements to rescue her.

    What's good for the goose is obviously good for the gander. Hasbro has also updated Bail Organa (BD No. 26) with a new tan to match his beautiful spouse. Also of note; his shawl has been cast in a slightly darker gray and the texture spots throughout the shawl have been painted in a darker yellowish color. Variation hunters: you have been apprised!

It's time for another Q&A Roundup! Head over to our forums to check out Gold 5's latest collection of Hasbro Questions & Answers from across the Web...

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

Clearance Sale Continues:

Thousands of items are still on sale, many of them with discounts of 50% or more!   Take a look at this menu for great deals on a large variety of items.

    StarWarsShop.com has a few holiday promos for buyers. On Dec. 8th & 9th shoppers will get to choose from a variety of online coupon codes. Click here for all the details!

    The Medicom/Sideshow Collectibles distributed RAH 12" Emperor's Royal Guard has begun shipping and arriving at collector's homes. Check out some quick snapshots of this new excellently made figure.

    Sideshow Collectibles will be processing pre-orders of their Domestic Exclusive Ki-Adi-Mundi 12" figure tomorrow. Fans can begin to eagerly anticipate this amazing collectible! If you missed the boat on this one, click the link and be sure to get on the Wait List now! Sideshow will most likely be able to fulfill your Wait List request if you act now!

    It's an all girl fight this week on The Clone Wars! Click here for information on this weeks episode: Cloak of Darkness...

    The ACME Archives Darth Vader Character Key has officially started shipping out and being received by collectors. Collectors who passed on this will indeed be disappointed. One of the nicest keys to come down the pike in a long time, be sure to grab this while it is still available at the ACME Archives website.

    A Breha Organa (BD No. 27) variation has been found. Hasbro has apparently decided that the queen is more suited for a tan than a pasty white complexion. Breha now sports a new and more accurate flesh color on her face and her hands have been molded in the new color to match. Also worth noting is her headband which is now painted in a darker mustard yellow color. This sample was found at WAL*MART this morning.  

Hasbro has certainly been keeping us thoroughly entertained with production changes!

    Found! The TCW Trade Federation Armored Assault Tank (AAT) repaint has been found at both TARGET and WAL*MART today. The paint scheme is very similar to the AAT packaged in the Battle Of Christophsis TARGET Ultimate Battle Pack, but different enough to warrant purchasing this one.

    Jedi Temple Archives welcomes Paul Harrison to our staff. Paul comes to us from the Philadelphia, PA area and can be found stalking the toy aisles all over the city. He will be helping out with news, reports, and east coast convention coverage. You may have noticed his recent articles this week.

Paul’s collecting focus includes all of Hasbro; Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format ¼ Scale Figures, 1:1 Life-Size Busts, and 12” Figures; RAH Medicom 12” Figures, Kubricks and VCD Figures; ACME Archives Character Keys; Scaled Replicas; and Gentle Giant Mini Busts, Statues, Bust-Ups and Maquettes.

Please join us in welcoming him on board!

    Found! The previous Previews Exclusive Battlefront II sets are now exclusives at Toys R Us. Exact repacks of the original figures, the only thing new here is the packaging. Strangely, the droid set was not in stock at my local TRU. Expect supplies to be more plentiful in the next week or two. Click thumbnail for larger view.

   We've got another round of figures to add to the Legacy Collection Saga Legends line! Check out Darth Vader and a pair of Battle Droids below!

   

    The latest Bounty Hunter update is in! Check out the latest capture log and signings!