Saber-Stand.com Newsletter!
Posted by Pete | October 30, 2007 at 09:10 PM ET |
Toys R Us has the Force FX lightsabers on sale this week so after you head out to the store do not forget to visit Saber-Stand.com to order the ultimate display system for your new lightsaber. Don't forget that they always have incentives that can even help you score a stand for free! CLick below and get yours now!
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Hasbro Q&A Roundup - Oct. 26, 2007
Posted by Pete | October 28, 2007 at 08:31 PM ET |
The latest edition of the Hasbro Q & A Roundup is live over in the War Room. Head on over to read all the questions and their answers that were given on October 26 from around the web.
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TAC Collector Coin Visual Guide
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 11:45 PM ET |
As
promised, we have one more TAC update for you. Something a little different, but
sure to help you browse through the dozens of coins in the TAC universe: a thumbnail
Visual Guide to 30th Anniversary Collector Coins. If you've been on the fence on
whether or not to collect the latest round of Star Wars coins, then this visual treat
might just dazzle you enough to push you over the edge!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Concept Snowtrooper
Posted by Pete | October 27, 2007 at 11:00 PM ET |
We'll
wrap up the TAC mini-marathon (and wave 6) with one of THE coolest figures to date!
The latest McQuarrie Concept figure, a very very cool Snowtrooper. Now that we are
more than half way through the 30th Anniversary Collection, I think everyone can
safely agree this is the best collection Hasbro has put together to-date! Don't go
away though, we have one more small addition to JTA, so be sure to check back later...
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Visual Guide Update - TAC 4-LOM
Posted by Pete | October 27, 2007 at 09:00 PM ET |
A
programming glitch changes 4-LOM from a protocol droid
to a thief and a tracker of fugitives. Jabba the Hutt teams him with the bounty hunter
Zuckuss, creating a formidable duo that successfully combines intuitive mysticism
with emotionless logic.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #434
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 08:00 PM ET |
We've just received in stock the very cool Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Anakin Skywalker
Diorama from Sideshow Collectibles! This diorama features the electrifying battle
on Mustafaar. The ARC-170 Elite Squad battle pack is also new and includes
two clone pilots, two clone troopers, and a droid from the Clone Wars. For
G.I. Joe, we are now taking pre-orders on sets of Wave 4 and Wave 5! For more
of our great selection, head on over to www.brianstoys.com and check out our latest newsletter!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC General McQuarrie
Posted by Pete | October 27, 2007 at 07:00 PM ET |
The
TAC mini-marathon continues... Hailing from the prosperous planet of Ralltiir, General
Pharl McQuarrie watches
as his world is crushed in the iron-fisted grasp of the Empire. He joins the Rebel
Alliance and helps establish the Rebels' new base on Hoth, working closely with his
friend Jeroen Webb.
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 06:39 PM ET |
Hi
- Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about
another big batch of new arrivals and more exciting new preorders! Check
out the full newsletter right here!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Lando Calrissian (Smuggler)
Posted by Pete | October 27, 2007 at 05:00 PM ET |
once again at the helm of the Millennium Falcon, but it is a bitter reunion: he is
fleeing Bespin after thwarting Darth Vader from capturing Luke Skywalker. Lando and
Chewbacca blast into space on a desperate mission to rescue Han from his carbonite
prison..
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Han Solo with Torture Rack
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 03:00 PM ET |
As
promised, we'll now start kicking off wave 6! We'll start
with a very tortured Han Solo, and one of the coolest accessories ever packed with
a lowely basic figure, a full sized torture rack! Ouch! This accessory is so big,
it gets its own guide!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC C-3PO & Salacious Crumb
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 01:00 PM ET |
Next
up for the 30th
Anniversary Collection mini-marathon is a cool little 2-pack featuring a beat-up
C-3PO, and that pesky little monkey-thing, Salacious Crumb! This rounds out wave
5. Stick around, because we will be bringing you all of wave 6 coming up next!
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Republic Commando: Execute Order 66
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 12:00 PM ET |
If
you are a fan of collecting the Star
Wars hardback books like I am, you will be thrilled
to learn that the final Republic Commando novel coming out will indeed be a hardback
edition! Republic Commando: Execute Order 66 is due out in August 2008! Not too many
details available yet, but you can read about it at StarWars.com.
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Hermie Odle
Posted by Chuck | October 27, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET |
Today
we thought we would round out waves 5 and 6 with a little TAC mini-marathon. Check
back throughout the day for plenty of 30th
Anniversary Collection updates! We'll kick things off with one enormous basic
figure: Hermi Odle...
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Hasbro's Questions & Answers #42
Posted by Chuck | October 26, 2007 at 07:11 PM ET |
The
latest Hasbro
Q&A is now live! Check out the latest round of questions, including one that
even stumped the Hasbro team...
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Wave 5 (Clone Wars)
Posted by Pete | October 26, 2007 at 03:16 PM ET |
The Clone Wars...curiosity of what they were was forever etched in the minds in May of 1977 for millions of us and now that we know part of the story Hasbro has created some of the most iconic characters. Check out the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide for the non-animated versions of Nevlan Anakin, Yoda and his Kybuck and Roron Corobb!
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Sideshow - 12'' Padme Amidala (Ilum Mission) Update
Posted by Chuck | October 25, 2007 at 05:24 PM ET |
Sideshow Collectibles
has some very welcome production updates to the upcoming Ilum
Padme figure.
Stop
by and check out the improvements, and make sure to hit that wait
list if you
didn't order this the first time around!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Wave 5 (Expanded Universe)
Posted by Pete | October 24, 2007 at 10:22 PM ET |
Expanded Universe...and plenty of it can be found in Wave 5 of the 30th Anniversary Collection. Check out some of the awesome characters from Star Wars video games and comic books...not to mention the mind of Ralph McQuarrie by clicking below!
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Visual Guide Update - More Saga Legends
Posted by Chuck | October 23, 2007 at 06:51 PM ET |
The
Legends section of the 30th
Anniversary Visual Guide gets another update tonight, featuring the only EU Legends
figure to make the cut, the Darktrooper. Not only is this the only EU figure currently
in the Legends collection, it also sports a nifty gold coin to celebrate the fact
that this was the number 1 fan's choice figure!
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Visual Guide Update - Saga Legends
Posted by Pete | October 22, 2007 at 10:10 PM ET |
The Saga Legends Visual Guide gets another boost with the addition of a pair of Imperial Officers, R4-I9 and RA-7. Click below for the larger views!.
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Urban-Collector News
Posted by Pete | October 21, 2007 at 06:38 PM ET |
This week Urban-Collector has added the newest pre-orders from Gentle Giant to our site! Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fans definitely have something to be excited about with these cool new additions. Visit Urban-Collector to check all our collectibles and Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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Star Wars Experience - F.A.C.T.S. Wrap-up!
Posted by Joris | October 21, 2007 at 12:53 PM ET |
Last weekend the folks in Ghent Belgium celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the OT in their own way as part of their annual F.A.C.T.S. convention...this time the convention floor grew to new record levels and a great time was had by all! Check out our 2007 F.A.C.T.S coverage in our Star Wars Experience section to get in on the fun that was had!
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Kotobukiya Spotlight: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode III)
Posted by Chuck | October 21, 2007 at 11:59 AM ET |
The
latest in our Kotobukiya
spotlight series features a ROTS version of Obi-Wan Kenobi as he prepares to
do battle with General Grievous. This statue can also be combined with a very cool
General Grievous to form a mini diorama. Look for the General in our next spotlight...
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #433
Posted by Chuck | October 20, 2007 at 11:37 PM ET |
This week we've received lots of awesome Star Wars items and some of our hottest
selling items are back in stock! New items we have a Holiday Boba Fett Table
Piece with a Han Carbonite giftwrapped for Jabba the Hutt! Also there is the
AT-RT Assault Squad Battle Pack and new Mr. Potato Heads including Yam Solo,
Princess Tater, and Luke Frywalker. Back in stock we have Interactive R2-D2
and 30th Anniverrsary Exclusive Luke Skywalker McQuarrie. For more great items,
stop by www.brianstoys.com for all the latest
Star Wars, Transformers, and G.I. Joe collectibles!
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Hasbro's Guidelines on Submitting New Ideas
Posted by Chuck | October 19, 2007 at 09:01 PM ET |
Got
an idea for Hasbro? Unfortunately, it is not as easy as just saying "hey, why don't
you do this?" Hasbro wanted us to pass on information about their ideas process to
our readers. Read Hasbro's New
Product Ideas guidelines right here.
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Visual Guide Update - TAC V-Wing Fighter
Posted by Chuck | October 19, 2007 at 08:18 PM ET |
The
V-Wing fighter gives clone troopers a nimble, responsive craft that can keep up with
the agile Jedi starfighters and hold its own in a dogfight against droid fighters.
The wings open in a 'v' shape that enhances maneuverability and speed. Two pairs
of cannons put ample firepower at the fingertips of the pilot. V-Wing fighters escort
Palpatine's ship during the Emperor's solemn journey to retrieve Darth Vader, who
was critically wounded after his shattering battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar...
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Sideshow Collectibles - Duel With Dooku Diorama Pre-order
Posted by Chuck | October 19, 2007 at 07:35 AM ET |
Can't
get enough of Dooku this week? Well, it's time to pre-order the very cool Yoda
vs. Dooku diorama at Sideshow Collectibles...
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Visual Guide Update - Saga Legends Tan Battle Droids
Posted by Pete | October 18, 2007 at 10:12 PM ET |
The Battle Droids from the Saga Legends area of the TAC Visual Guides are now complete with the addition of the shot and slashed tan Battle Droids...click below for the bigger view.
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Visual Guide Update - Celebration Europe Coin
Posted by Pete | October 18, 2007 at 10:09 PM ET |
A quick update to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide brings you the last of the exclusive coins of the year....the Celebration Europe give-away!
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Gentle Giant Count Dooku/Asajj Ventress Statue Images
Posted by Chuck | October 18, 2007 at 04:46 PM ET |
It
looks like we are not finished with Gentle Giant today! Check out the lastest announcement
in their statue line, a very cool double statue of Count Dooku and Asajj!
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Gentle Giant Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti Mini-Bust Images
Posted by Chuck | October 18, 2007 at 04:30 PM ET |
The
latest buzz around the net these past few days has been the arrival of two highly
desired Gentle Giant Prequel Mini-busts: Female Jedi's Shaak Ti and Aayla Secura.
These are now confirmed, have some nice Jedi poses, and you can see them in hi-res
right here!
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Big Bad Toys Store Newsletter
Posted by Pete | October 18, 2007 at 08:26 AM ET |
The latest Big Bad Toy Store newsletter is out and you'll want to check out the new Gentle Giant pre-orders for the Emperor maquette, Aayla Secura & Shaak Ti mini-busts and the Dooku & Asajj statue! There is a huge new selection that you can read about by clicking right here
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Visual Guide Update - Elite TIE Interceptor
Posted by Pete | October 17, 2007 at 10:39 PM ET |
The 30th Anniversary Visual Guide is updated with the way cool Elite TIE Interceptor and the 181st Squad TIE Pilot! Click below to check it out.
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Saber-Stand.com Newsletter!
Posted by Pete | October 17, 2007 at 10:38 PM ET |
Saber-Stand.com wants to remind you that the coolest way to display your FX lightsabers is with the sleek, compact Saber Stand. Not only does it make your display look sharp but they help prevent "saber warp" that can happen when gravity pulls down on your saber when displayed in the vertical position. Head on over to Saber-Stand.com and order one for each of your FX lightsabers today!
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Star Wars Live-Action Series Rumors and Tidbits
Posted by Chuck | October 17, 2007 at 12:21 PM ET |
Looking
for any tidbit about the Star Wars live-action
series? Hop
over to IGN to check out the latest rumors...
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Concept Grievous
Posted by Chuck | October 16, 2007 at 07:00 PM ET |
The
StarWarsShop.com exclusive Concept Grievous is todays update. Check out the 30th
Anniversary Visual Guide for all your favorite TAC figures and coins, and stop by
SWS.com to get this cool concept figure!
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Hasbro Q&A Roundup - Oct. 12, 2007
Posted by Pete | October 14, 2007 at 09:39 PM ET |
The latest edition of the Hasbro Q & A Roundup is live over in the War Room. Head on over to read all the questions and their answers that were given on October 12 from around the web.
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #432
Posted by Chuck | October 14, 2007 at 08:08 PM ET |
This
week at Brian's
Toys there's a little bit of everything to offer, from the latest 30th Anniversary
items, to some nice vintage items. You can also find plenty of high-end goodies from
Gentle Giant and Master Replicas. Check out the full newsletter at Brianstoys.com!
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KSWCC Annual Fall Festival
Posted by Chuck | October 13, 2007 at 11:46 PM ET |
It's
that time again! On
Saturday, October 20th, the Kentucky Star Wars Collectors Club (KSWCC) will celebrate
Star Wars with our annual Fall Festival! Are you in the area and want to know more?
Just click here for all the details!
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | October 12, 2007 at 09:57 PM ET |
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. Check
out the full newsletter right here!
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Mighty Muggs Future in Doubt
Posted by Pete | October 12, 2007 at 08:03 PM ET |
Looks like there may be some bad news for the folks who were waiting for the Mighty Muggs. Click here to read about the possible future of this new line and the updated info (good news).
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Hasbro's Questions & Answers #41
Posted by Chuck | October 12, 2007 at 06:57 PM ET |
It
is time for another round of Q&A with
the Hasbro team! Stop by and check out all our latest questions...
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Sideshow Collectibles - Duel With Dooku Diorama
Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2007 at 10:30 PM ET |
Take
a sneak
peak at the next Sideshow Collectibles diorama: Duel With Dooku. This
AOTC diorama looks to be highly detailed and a nice addition to the expanding diorma
line. Click below for a sneak peak!
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Entertainment Earth Darth Stewie Character Key
Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2007 at 03:19 PM ET |
Fans
of the Acme Character Keys will sure like this unique, off-beat Key. Darth Stewie
emerges as the Dark Lord of the Sith in the Family
Guy episode "Blue Harvest" in this Entertainment
Earth exclusive due out in December. You can pre-order it right here!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Comic Pack #6
Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2007 at 02:43 PM ET |
It's
time to catch up our Comic 2-Pack section in the 30th Anniversary
Visual Guide, this
time featuring the comic likeness of Luke Skywalker & R2-D2 from Marvel's Star Wars
#4...
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Life-size Gentle Giant Animated Leia at EE
Posted by Chuck | October 10, 2007 at 07:25 PM ET |
It's
time to place
that order for the life-size Animated Princess Leia! Entertainment
Earth has this ready for pre-order for those that absolutely must have this in 1:1
scale...you know who you are... What's next, a life size Slave Leia?
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Saber-Stand Update
Posted by Chuck | October 10, 2007 at 07:16 PM ET |
Stop
by Saber-Stand's Web site
to see how they can help you properly preserve your Master Replicas Force FX Lightsabers!
And, once you are ready to buy, be sure to take advantage of their "buy 4
get one free" offer! That will save you 20%, and the way 2008 is shaping up,
you are going to need the extra cash!
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Darth Bane: Rule of Two Novel Coming Soon
Posted by Chuck | October 10, 2007 at 06:57 PM ET |
Ready
to find out what happened after Darth Bane: Path of Destruction? StarWars.com has
the lowdown on the sequel, Darth Bane: Rule of Two...
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The Force Unleasehed Miniatures Poster
Posted by Pete | October 09, 2007 at 09:49 PM ET |
Check out the poster of the full line of the up and coming The Force Unleashed Star Wars Miniatures! Click below for a look at the poster, and then head over to the forums to talk all about it! Special thanks to War Room forum member jedi_master_sal for the image!
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Syracuse Heroes Expo
Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2007 at 07:21 PM ET |
Heads
up New Yorkers! JTA reader Justin wanted us to spread the word...
| Finally, Finally, Finally ... something in Central NY!!! For those of you in NY, there is a great convention (especially for those who can't travel to SDCC, Celebrations, etc.) in its second year and only looks to grow... |
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Comic Pack #10
Posted by Chuck | October 09, 2007 at 07:01 PM ET |
Five
years have passed since the Battle of Endor. Luke Skywalker is the first Jedi in
the fledgling Republic, but the dark legacy of Emperor Palpatine still threatens
him. The smuggler Mara Jade has long wanted to find Luke and kill him because of
his role in the death of her former master, the Emperor. Her chance to strike arrives
at last, but events cause her to join forces with him to escape Imperial forces....
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Master Replicas 501st Legion LE Helmet
Posted by Chuck | October 08, 2007 at 08:08 PM ET |
Master
Replicas has another highly anticipated helmet lined up for pre-order this week!
Check out the 501st helmet, complete with wear and tear! Click
here to read all about
this latest release, and how you can order one!
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Urban-Collector Newsletter
Posted by Chuck | October 08, 2007 at 07:08 AM ET |
Visit
Urban-Collector this week to see our expanded line of Star Wars Halloween costumes. From
Adults, kids and newborn costumes – to Helmets and Lightsaber replicas
– Urban-Collector has your Halloween covered. Read
our entire newsletter here!
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Brian's Toys Newsletter #431
Posted by Chuck | October 07, 2007 at 03:00 PM ET |
This
week at Brian's Toys we
have plenty of 30th Anniversary Wave 5 and Wave 6 in stock! We
also have a Clones & Commanders Gift Pack available, a great gift for the holidays! 35%
Off on our entire Simpsons inventory! We also have a new promotion, spend over
$60 of in-stock merchandise and receive a free item of your choice! More details
at brianstoys.com.
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Saga Legends Case Breakdown
Posted by Chuck | October 06, 2007 at 11:16 PM ET |
Entertainment
Earth has a nice breakdown chart to help hunters identify which figures from
the Saga Legends line are with each wave. This chart also helps break down the different
Saga Legends variations. Thanks to Greg from KSWCC for
the tip!
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Kotobukiya Spotlight: Royal Guard
Posted by Chuck | October 06, 2007 at 07:51 PM ET |
Kotobukiya
has another hit on their hands with the upcoming release of the vivid Royal Guard.
Brightly colored and ready for action, the Royal Guard checks in as our latest entry
in the Kotobukiya
spotlight photo gallery!
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Boba Fett Character Key at the Star Wars Shop!
Posted by Pete | October 06, 2007 at 09:12 AM ET |
It is time to head on over to the Star Wars Shop and order yourself one of the, if not the, coolest Acme Character Key to date...the SWS Exclusive Boba Fett Animation Character Key
! Go and order now, limited to only 1,000 this is sure to sell out fast!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Comic Pack #9
Posted by Chuck | October 06, 2007 at 08:53 AM ET |
The
Infinities series explores tantalizing "what if" stories about what might
have happened to Star Wars characters if events had happened differently. In this
tale, Princess Leia fulfills Luke Skywalker's dying words, "Find master Yoda...
Train as a Jedi... Go to Dagobah." On the jungle world of Dagobah, Leia is shocked
to learn her father is the evil Darth Vader. Under the tutelage, Leia becomes a skilled
Jedi but faces a final trial: battle her father in a lightsabaer duel and resist
his attempts to turn her to the dark side...
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Big Bad Toy Store Newsletter
Posted by Pete | October 05, 2007 at 08:39 PM ET |
The latest newsletter from the Big Bad Toy Store is packed with awesome arrivals like the Republic Commando multi-pack and new Titaniums. Don't forget to check out hot pre-orders like 2008 figures, MR Scaled Helmets Comic Packs Wave 6 and more! Click here to read the entire news letter!
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Visual Guide Update - Saga Legends
Posted by Pete | October 04, 2007 at 10:37 PM ET |
Another huge chunk of the Saga Legends figures are added to the TAC Visual Guide tonight...but enough reading...click below to check them out!
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Saber-Stand.com Newsletter!
Posted by Pete | October 04, 2007 at 10:35 PM ET |
With the news that Master Replicas is running out of Force FX lightsabers I am sure that you bought a few before they disappear. Now that you have ordered your lightsaber, don't forget to head over to Saber-Stand.com to buy the best FX lightsaber stand out there! Head over to treat your collection right, and learn how you can get one for free!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Imperial Stormtrooper
Posted by Chuck | October 03, 2007 at 04:59 PM ET |
Rounding
out all of the TAC figures through wave 4 is the Imperial Stormtrooper. The Empire's
elite shock troops, stormtroopers are unswervingly loyal to the Empire and serve
without fear or hesitation. Their indoctrination and training are key to upholding
the Emperor's bidding and maintaining his control of the galaxy.
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Celebration Europe R2-D2 & C-3PO at the SWS!
Posted by Pete | October 02, 2007 at 09:06 PM ET |
For all of you who could not get to Celebration Europe now is the time to head over to the Star Wars Shop and order your CE Exclusive McQuarrie Concept R2-D2 & C-3PO Figures! Don't forget, this comes packed with the Celebration Europe version of the coin...so act now before they're all gone!
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Master Replicas Star Wars News
Posted by Pete | October 02, 2007 at 08:58 PM ET |
As Master Replicas time at selling your favorite Star Wars replicas draws to a close they would like to share their thanks to all the fans that have enjoyed their product over the years. They also would like to give everyone an update on selling, shipping and availability of the remaining Star Wars product. Click here to read the entire letter or head on over to Master Replicas
and click on their "Loyal Master Replicas Collectors" link to read the story and find the link to their final inventory list. Don't forget to make your purchases now before the product is sold out forever!
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Visual Guide Update - TAC Ultimate Galactic Hunt
Posted by Pete | October 01, 2007 at 08:54 AM ET |
Today we round off this years UGH collection with the addition of the TAC Ultimate Galactic Hunt gold coins and their figures. Click below to check them out!
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Urban Collector News
Posted by Pete | October 01, 2007 at 08:23 AM ET |
Urban-Collector has the newest Master Replicas scaled Star Wars helmets available for Pre-Order including the 501st Legion Trooper Helmet, Clone Commander Gree Helmet and the Clone Trooper Helmet. They also be receiving the Dengar Bust this week! Click here to read about all their great new deals!
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