• Collectible: Concept Stormtrooper (Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series) (30 09)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #576
• Original Publication Date: December 20, 2010
• Current Ranking: 743rd most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Do you want to be one of the first few people to own The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi lightsaber? There are a few on eBay for a lot of money. Special thanks to JTA reader Richard F. for the alert!

UPDATE: Cheaper one can be found HERE if you're interested.

See why there is no debate on why you need the Darth Vader (Lord Of The Sith) Premium Format Figure. We graciously thank Sideshow Collectibles for providing our review sample. It's the focus 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.

Why would anyone think that he could get this price for these two ultra rare figures? Or will he actually get it and perhaps more? Hasbro hinted that they'd consider re-releasing these two figure's in TVC's prime, we wonder if it's a possibility sometime in 2018 or beyond.... Special thanks to Sjefke for the disconcerting reminder.

We are receiving a significant amount of reports that those who pre-ordered wave 11 singles at GameStop are receiving notifications that the figures are now ready for pickup. Did you pre-order your figures here? Could this be a new reliable way to pre-order single figures going forward? Now if they could just figure out how to work this into an online pre-order it would be sublime. This may be the future folks because retail is screwing over the Star Wars action figure line and it should be at its prime. Special thanks to Alex G. and Colin for details on this report!

Wow! Hasbro Toy Shop's eBay store has added the Jawa and the Death Squad Commander for $19.99 and FREE shipping! Hurry if you want them! Special thanks to JTA reader Ginji A. for the alert!

UPDATE: These figures continue to toggle in and out of stock. Keep checking!

• Collectible: Clone Trooper To Stormtrooper [Version 2]
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: Evolutions
• Review Sequence: #1140
• Original Publication Date: July 6, 2012
• Current Ranking: 494th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2005

We really don't mean to laugh at something as deflating as this, but the whole Star Wars collecting thing is just a complete disaster right now. Please Hasbro. Let The Vintage Collection save what's left of it. (i.e. follow the 2010-2012 way of thinking about the basic figure line and get those figures out there en masse). Let's recap things, shall we? Darth Revan becomes the most sought after TBS6 figure. Hasbro chooses other characters from the wave to release in solid case packs BEFORE Darth Revan. Darth Revan supply eventually becomes more plentiful after a grueling six month wait after its intended release date. Excited collectors wait for Darth Revan figures to arrive from Amazon. These figures arrive like they've been through a car crusher compactor right before arriving at doorsteps. Something has got to give. Special thanks to JTA reader Tpodielsky for sending these images to us as well as providing unintended comic relief. (We are however sorry that these figures came destroyed.)

In case you might have been away during the holiday weekend and missed some of the additions made to our Research Droids Reviews, we have completely reviewed and archived The Black Series [Phase III] wave 11 figures. Check them out if you need to play catch up.

The Kylo Ren Premium Format Figure is stunning. Find out why it's something to consider for your collection 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.

Are you seeing this at your local brick and mortar stores? I wouldn't know as the Philly area doesn't get Star Wars products anymore and I haven't been on a store run in years. But we have received quite a few emails with concerns that express this is what is happening at stores that are getting new products. I would imagine that most stores haven't even received this yet, but what would I know. Let us know what it looks like in your area. Special thanks to Augstin for the store report! This image is from a Walmart in FL.

"I at one point had to say to Rian, ‘I pretty much fundamentally disagree with every choice you’ve made for this character. Now, having said that, I have gotten it off my chest, and my job now is to take what you’ve created and do my best to realize your vision." That's a direct quote from Mark Hamill. He then of course goes on to say how much he respects Rian Johnson after that.... blah, blah, blah. Check out the full article at Vanity Fair HERE.

This one may have snuck up on us and we missed it, but if you haven't already seen the Hot Toys Power Droid sneak peak on Sideshow's site then click here for the full preview.

Hasbro – you said you were waiting for the actual 40th anniversary of Star Wars to make an announcement. That never happened. What was it?

If anyone is interested in the full Wave 11 case, they are in stock & shipping now at EmpireToyShop.com. They also have pre-orders available for 40th Wave 2, which should be shipping in the next few weeks.

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

• Collectible: The Emperor (Throne Room) (’03 #30)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase III]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1605
• Original Publication Date: October 14, 2013
• Current Ranking: 1,565th most visited review
• Score: 1.5 holocrons
• Released: 2003

It's time to check out the 501st Legion Trooper from The Legacy Collection Saga Legends line. See 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.

Qui-Gon Jinn (40) is the latest The Black Series [Phase III] Six Inch figure addition for our Visual Guide database. Click below for the full guide. Make sure to also read about this figure in our Research Droids Review.

• Collectible: R2-D2 (Jabba’s Sail Barge) (’04 #05)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase III]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1559
• Original Publication Date: August 29, 2013
• Current Ranking: 1,780th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2004

HURRY if you still need them or want them. eBayer tunghori lists the Walmart exclusives latest wave of super-articulated 3.75" Star Wars figures! Be sure to check out his other auctions too! Special thanks to JTA reader Manh-Thai N. for the alert!

Back at Toy Fair this year, Hasbro explained that Qui-Gon Jinn would be coming with separately sculpted eyes. Now collectors can see this landmark approach themselves. See this technologically advanced 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.

As we first reported, we can confirm that the running change of K-2SO can be found in the latest wave 11 case assortment with the Imperial Royal Guard and Qui-Gon Jinn. You can check out or updated gallery in our Research Droid Reviews right now.

Check out this incredible vintage Kenner Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) focused collection in Rebelscum's forums. I can relate to this as this was the figure that started it all for me. Special thanks to JTA reader CS E. for drawing our attention to it.

Tonight we're adding the awesome The Black Series [Phase III] Six Inch Imperial Royal Guard (38) to our Visual Guide database. Click below to have a look at this figure, and make sure to check out our complete review as well.

This is easily the best 6" figure to date. The Imperial Royal Guard may have a name not as recognizable as Emperor's Royal Guard, but we are giving the figure perfect score regardless. You're going to want at least a dozen of him. Hasbro knocked this one out of the park. Find out why this is a must-have 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.

• Collectible: R1-G4 (Tatooine Transaction) (’04 #06)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase III]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1504
• Original Publication Date: July 5, 2013
• Current Ranking: 1,440th most visited review
• Score: 5 holocrons
• Released: 2004

Walmart has updated their product pages for wave 2. With all the recent store reports, it's likely they'll be in stock soon. Click any of the images below to be taken to that page. Special thanks to JTA reader Michael M. for the news!

From San Francisco CA to Burlington NJ, it appears wave 2 is really making its way across the USA. Send in your store reports. Special thanks to JTA reader Richard F. for the image below.

Are you still seeing this at your local stores, in particular Toys R Us? JTA reader Agustin sends us a disconcerting image. Why hasn't Hasbro pulled these, given store credit and/or encouraged stores to blow these out? #hasbropleasehelpus

We are getting quite a few store reports that wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] line is hitting Toys R Us. JTA reader Agustin sends proof.

JTA reader Scot G. writes in to let us know that the Walmart exclusive smart R2-D2 is on clearance for $30 IN stores. Brickseek shows every store in his area has it for that price. It's obviously not worth $100, but definitely a cool piece at $30.

Subtweeting while utilizing sentence fragments and being completely unaware of homophones is a great deal more annoying and unprofessional than holding opinions that are different than your own. Oh, and being friendly and conversational to one's face while stabbing the back on Twitter is annoying and unprofessional too.

It's time to wrap up Wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Visual Guide updates! Check out our last entry: the mighty Chewbacca. Click below to have a look at this figure. Make sure to also swing by our full review page to see how he differs from his The Black Series [Phase II] release.  

• Collectible: Jango Fett
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Sneak Preview
• Review Sequence: #1765
• Original Publication Date: March 23, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,790th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

HOLY COW! MANY of the Disney Store die cast Elite Series figures are listed at $5.99 with Prime on Amazon. A lot of them are "Add On" items. If you've been on the fence, it's time to fall to one side or the other. Special thanks to Colin for the alert!

JTA reader and friend Steve U. has written in with a tip. If you still need the Imperial AT-ACT you can get it for $75, but you have to buy 2. GameStop is running a 50% clearance sale (Buy One Get One 50% off). Add two to your cart and watch the magic happen! That's 75% off the ridiculous $299.99 MSRP (if you get two). Click HERE if you're interested!

We have one more 40th anniversary 6" figure to look at: Chewbacca. See this repainted 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.

Next up for our The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Visual Guide updates is the latest Stormtrooper release. Click below for the full Visual Guide. Make sure to also see what we had to say about this slightly repainted repack in our full review.

• Collectible: Zutton (Snaggletooth)
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1760
• Original Publication Date: March 18, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,618th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2001

I have something to say about the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. (more....)

StarWars.com also has a fantastic article on how the new The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Darth Vader figure was made. Check it out! It's another worthy read.

StarWars.com has put together an interesting article claiming there are seven (7) thing you probably don't know about the Star Wars "Style A" original movie poster. It's a worthy read.

Happy 40th anniversary of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope! It all started here. Disney attempted to sweep its originality under the carpet with a paltry remake that most people don't even talk about anymore, but the fact remains that those who grew up with the original will always remember its purity, perfection and wonderment. Thanks you George Lucas for making one of the greatest films of our lifetime and showing us that you and/or your involvement are the only ways this story can be told.

What better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars than with a 40th anniversary Star Wars figure? Check out this symbol of the Empire, the Stormtrooper, 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 Black Series [Phase III] is geared up to arrive this Friday at many retailers but you can see these sellers' auctions on eBay explaining that these will be available today. Check it out.

Happy 34th anniversary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi! It has the greatest cast of aliens than any other Star Wars film. It's also been the cop-out movie to dislike because Ewoks took on the Empire on Endor. For us that makes it the best. That's also the planet where Darth Vader's melted helmet should have stayed.

We've updated our The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Visual Guide with the repacked See-Threepio (C-3PO). Click below to have a look. You can also get a recap on this figure right here in our full review.

As openers, we find packaging variations about as interesting as watching grass grow, but for those that are interested, here is a new one. Darth Revan is now arriving with his skirt tucked behind him. JTA reader Sam C. sends us the proof.

Found! The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 has been found at Toys R Us! JTA reader Jason A. sends us the proof! Hardcore front page fan site store reports trump social media reports any day.

Hasbro via Litzky PR has sent out a gift to their media accounts commemorating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. We thank them for the generosity. Click the thumbnails below for larger images.

Remember that leaked list from GameStop (of which you saw ALL of them hinted almost a half year ago right here at JTA)? Well, we're hearing that the list has been "killed" for the moment and that no one is able to pre-order them anymore. If you find this to not be true, please provide proof of your new pre-orders. Thank you!

• Collectible: Chewbacca (Dejarik Champion)
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1784
• Original Publication Date: April 11, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,644th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2000

Hurry! Amazon has Revan IN STOCK right now for $19.99! Thanks Colin for the alert!

UPDATE #1: GONE!

UPDATE #2: He's back!

UPDATE #3: Looks like they're GONE FOR GOOD!

Click through for the latest from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys! (more....)

Hurry! Protoype Boba Fett is IN STOCK! The links are Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper. As a reminder, you can see all of these figures now currently archived in our Research Droids Reviews.

UPDATE: Gone for the second time!

Check out the full cover story and portfolio from the Vanity Fair The Last Jedi issue!

It's time for The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 figures! Let's continue with See-Threepio (C-3PO) figure. He still isn't right. This figure is the focus 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.

The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures have been found at a store in Austin TX. A member of 6" Black Series Collectors posted his report just a bit earlier. Check it out!

UPDATE: We originally posted TARGET, but this wasn't the case. Our mistake.

• Collectible: Coruscant Guard
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1884
• Original Publication Date: July 20, 2014
• Current Ranking: 2,246th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2000

The other all-new figure to show up in Wave 2 of the Vintage-styled The Black Series [Star Wars 40] line is the Death Squad Commander. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide, and make sure to read our opinion on this figure (and his lack of gray uniform) in our full review.

TIME ranks the 40 greatest Star Wars moments. Will you agree?

It's time for The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 figures! Let's continue with the Death Squad Commander figure. He still isn't right. This figure is the focus 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.

I don't know what else to say other than click on the picture below. Special thanks to JTA reader Wayne D. for the image.

This article is part of a special StarWars.com series in honor of Star Wars‘ 40th anniversary on May 25. With Star Wars celebrating its 40th anniversary this week, fans all over the world have been reflecting on how this incredible space saga has impacted their lives. And for many fans, one of the biggest impacts came from the toys. The original toy line from Kenner, which hit in 1978, was massively influential, changing the way figures from any fiction would be produced. Today, Hasbro continues the tradition with an ever-expanding line from that galaxy far, far away. (more....)

I try not to be critical. I REALLY do. But Yahoo! reveals some lackluster products for the 40th anniversary of Star Wars from the Disney Store. Oh, and JTA revealed about half of this months ago FYI.

Vanity Fair has revealed via their Twitter feed four covers for The Last Jedi, continuing their tradition of exclusive Star Wars covers by photographer Annie Leibovitz. Click below to check out the covers in more detail...

The Philly Sinister Six Bounty Hunters Star Wars collecting group met last night and as usual it was a blast! And we're growing! If you're in the Philly/South Jersey area, you should definitely come hang out next time. The official Facebook page can be found HERE. Hey, what's up with my eyes? It looks like Hasbro painted them on me. By the way, it was great meeting new and old readers of JTA there! I am so honored you check us out!

June 1st seems just as good of a day for a next wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures to go on sale as any other day, doesn't it? Why not? It sounds just fine to us!

HASBRO OPENS TICKET SALES FOR FIRST-EVER HASCON FANMILY™ EVENT
Three Day Convention Will Include Panels, Larger-than-Life Brand Experiences, Games Events, Auditions for Hasbro TV Commercials and Shows, Meet & Greets and Appearances from Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Stan Lee, Dude Perfect and top MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS Talent. (more....)

The 40th Anniversary 6 Inch line gets an all-new figure. Check out our Visual Guide for the Jawa by clicking below. This was also today's featured review, so give it a read to find out all you need to know about this figure.

• Collectible: Darth Vader (Dagobah)
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1757
• Original Publication Date: March 15, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,101st most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2000

You can get an instant The Black Series [Phase I] collection of 63 figures with a very low active bid. The eBay seller warns of Bubblegate in so many words, but most people should just consider these are loose figures to prevent any disappointment.

Hurry! Protoype Boba Fett is IN STOCK! The links are Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper. As a reminder, you can see all of these figures now currently archived in our Research Droids Reviews.

UPDATE: Gone!

JTA reader Frank R. sends us proof of a super-rare variation of the TARGET exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Imperial AT-ACT Driver. Click the image below to see it!

Hurry! The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 are all in stock for $19.99 each!!

UPDATE: Gone in three minutes!

It's time for The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 figures! Let's continue with the Jawa figure It's the focus 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.

Victoria's Cantina has set a precedent: a podcast interview with the elusive and unforgettable Angela Staines, the woman who played a "Tonnika Sister." Find out why she may or may not be Brea Tonnika. Find out why she may or may not be Senni Tonnika. Or find out why she may not be either. Also, discover the truth behind why we don't have a Hasbro Star Wars action figure of her yet. It's one of the greatest interviews in fandom if you ask us. The YouTube video version can be found HERE too.

Check out our Visual Guide for the 40th Anniversary 6 Inch Sand People figure from Wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] line. Click below for a complete look. Make sure to also read our review for this figure right here.

For those of you that missed out on the best collecting era of all time (hint: it WASN'T now), you can get an instant The Vintage Collection in one fell swoop including variants with this eBay auction. As of this posting the original auction ends in less than 24 hours. Dang! Look at that price! Special thanks to JTA reader Cameron M. for drawing our attention to it.

We haven't been keeping up, but we've heard that quite a few 6" collectors are looking to add the Star Wars: Battlefront Imperial Shock Trooper. They are on eBay as low as $18.88. Check out the online auctions where you can find them as low as $18.88 with FREE shipping.

• Collectible: R4-M9
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1759
• Original Publication Date: March 17, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,945th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

Could the first wave of The Vintage Collection figures not exactly be what collectors are expecting it to be? That's what we're sort of hearing. While we are unable to reveal specifics, it is believed that the very first offerings may focus a little 'too much' on the recent Star Wars Entertainment at the time of its release than the established saga. Please remember to keep all rumors in check until officially confirmed by Hasbro and we'll be sure to keep you posted as we learn more.

It's time for The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 figures! Let's start with the Sand People figure It's the focus 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 37th anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back! Disney is suffering from delusions of grandeur if they believe that they will ever come remotely close to making a Star Wars film of this magnitude.

RDRs begin tomorrow, but check out our sneak peek at some of the figures that make up wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] lineup!

• Collectible: Tessek
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1756
• Original Publication Date: March 14, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,800th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2001

Let's finish up the 30 (77-07) Evolutions line with The Sith. This was a great set in 2005. It was still a good set in 2008. Find out why 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.

Tonight we're adding The Black Series [Phase III] Tusken Raider (41) to our Visual Guides. Click below to have a look! You can also see what we had to say about this figure in our full review.

Brian's Toys sends in their latest newsletter. Click here to see what's new!

Look who is hiring! Hasbro, as someone who works in HR, please, you need to pick someone who meets minimum requirements AS WELL AS ensure that person KNOWS about the Star Wars universe inside and out. It's a must! Good luck to all who apply (but only to those who make me Yak Face, Sim Aloo, Emperor Palpatine (ROTJ) and the Lars' Homestead Power Droid). Thank you!

• Collectible: Jek Porkins (X-wing Pilot)
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1762
• Original Publication Date: March 20, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,314th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2000

Happy 12th anniversary of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith! It ended a Star Wars era and we were told it was the last Star Wars film ever. Little did any of us know the saga would return in a totally different light.

Happy 18th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace! For many the film has aged like fine wine. Others beg to differ.

We have received word that The Black Series [Phase III] wave 11 case assortment (the one with Lando, Emperor's Royal Guard, Qui-Gon etc.) was previously solicited in the UK but is no longer being offered (at the moment). We don't know what impact this will have on the USA stock. Rumors abound that this wave will once again be solicited closer to Force Friday this year. It will be interesting what transpires with this eagerly anticipated wave of figures.

A seller on eBay claims to have The Black Series [Phase III] Hera Syndulla IN STOCK. Is this a mistake or did she actually make it out on time? We know people who have reached out to the seller to actually confirm whether or not he'll be pulling K-2SO out of the case assortment instead!

The Black Series [Phase III] Tusken Raider (41) figure is pretty darn nice despite one major issue. See why you should probably army build him 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.

Check out our Lando Calrissian (39) Visual Guide, from the upcoming The Black Series [Phase III] Wave 11. Click below for a complete look at this figure, and read our review from earlier today for additional commentary and photo gallery images.

The Black Series [Phase III] Walmart exclusives must have already arrived from Walmart.com because they're already on eBay for a great deal more than their original MSRP!

The Black Series [Phase III] Walmart exclusive Scarif Stormtrooper is IN STOCK at Walmart.com! Special thanks to JTA reader Sam C. for the alert!

• Collectible: Plo Koon (III 66)
• Collection: Revenge Of The Sith
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1049
• Original Publication Date: April 6, 2012
• Current Ranking: 1,996th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2005

Despite what one of our sources had explained to us, it appears that the Princess Leia Organa solid case pack did manage to arrive at some Big Box retail as well as some other smaller retailers earlier than expected. (We're still unable to confirm this aside from the anecdotal evidence below.) Princess Leia Organa was technically supposed to arrive the end of May. Han Solo and R2-D2 are still on tap for later this year. If this is what solid case packs means for retail, I am not sure how I feel about it. This seems more disastrous than bad case assortments to me. In order for this to work, it seems it needs to be an all or none type of ordering, meaning all characters in an assortment need to arrive as solid case packs together. Then once a certain character sells out the retailer should be able to reorder it. But what do I know?

Oh ye of little faith! Despite a second round email blast warning that collectors’ orders might be cancelled for lack of inventory by a certain date, collectors across the land are finally getting their The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Han Solo and R2-D2 figures Walmart orders – but not without those annoying stickers! So far we have not heard of any order cancellations at all. If yours was cancelled, please be sure to let us know! Special thanks to JTA reader Christian C. for the confirmation and image.

Online etailer Star Action Toys has put together a well-written op-ed focusing on bad case assortments and how it affect distribution. We highly suggest checking it out. Click through for more.

Billy Dee! Billy Dee! Billy Dee! We have new figures to look at finally! The Black Series [Phase III] Lando Calrissian is very nice, but we believe we may have figured out why many 6" figures just don't look right. Curious? See why 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.

New Zealand Mint has produced a unique, limited edition commemorative coin to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars which thundered onto the big screen on May 25, 1977. Click here for the full press release...

The Smuggler's Bounty A New Hope box is arriving on doorsteps as we speak and the box itself contains some cool merchandise inside of it! Click through to see what awaits you if you pre-ordered this 100% exclusive content filled box! It's too late to still get this one technically, so check out what the next one will be HERE.

• Collectible: Concept Grievous (Warren J. Fu Signature Series)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: StarWarsShop.com Exclusive
• Review Sequence: #931
• Original Publication Date: December 10, 2011
• Current Ranking: 906th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

Most of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 figures are IN STOCK and averaging around $25 each on eBay. Check out the selection! Special thanks to JTA reader Cody B. for the alert!

HURRY! Darth Revan is BACK IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop! Click the image below. Special thanks to JTA readers Andrew C., Michele M., Joey A. and Matthew Z. for the email alerts!

And gone!

Let's check out the 2008 30 (77-07) version of the Clone Trooper To Stormtrooper Evolutions set. Check it out 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.

Tonight's Visual Guide Update takes a look at the 30 (77-07) Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader Evolutions set. Click below to have a look at the full guide page, and make sure to also stop by and check out our full review.

Get The Black Series [Star Wars 40] wave 2 RIGHT NOW on eBay for $179.95. Special thanks to all who wrote in to alert us about this!

• Collectible: Concept Han Solo (Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series) (30 47)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #526
• Original Publication Date: October 31, 2010
• Current Ranking: 661st most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

We have received a couple of emails from readers concerned if their Darth Revan orders would go through since it was such a bizarre way of ordering him this morning. Well, JTA reader Mark has already received his shipping notice from the order he placed today. They should all be on their way to you folks!

Happy 15th anniversary of Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones! It was released May 16, 2002 and used to be the worst Star Wars film of all time.

Still need Admiral Raddus? Amazon has now listed him for $7.99 with a May 18th availability date. If you see it back up to inflated prices, then you missed it. It probably won't last long. As of this posting, the other figures in this wave are still at ridiculous prices.

HURRY! Darth Revan is IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop! FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS. Click the image below. It will take you to a search page. FROM THAT SEARCH PAGE add Darth Revan to your cart. It's the only way to order him. Limit three per household!

Darth Revan finally appears to be SOLD OUT now. Thank you for all of the alerts!

They're IN STOCK! Hurry! Order Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper. As a reminder, you can see all of these figures now currently archived in our Research Droids Reviews.

UPDATE: They're history!

Let's check out the 2008 30 (77-07) version of the Anakin Skywalker To Darth Vader Evolutions set. Check it out 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 ARE NO PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA SOLID CASE PACKS. Not yet at least. JTA broke the news that there WILL BE solid case packs of Han Solo and Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) later in the year. Leia's solid case pack doesn't ship until the end of this month. But just because you might be finding a ton of Leias (or Lukes or Obi-Wans) at your local stores doesn't mean that they're coming from solid case packs. Whether there weren't enough cases to go around, or the bad case assortments created a backlog of the two-per-case figures, what you're seeing has nothing to do with cases full of eight Princess Leia Organas – heaven help us if this does come to pass.

We can blame Hasbro for our collecting misfortunes all we want when it comes to bad case assortments and distribution, but when you see stuff like this you really have to wonder if our brethren are just as guilty for the mess Star Wars collecting is in at the moment.

Still need Admiral Raddus? Amazon currently has it listed for $11.90 with 15 left in stock. Not retail pricing, but not bad for this hard to find figure. Thanks to JTA reader Mike for the alert! If you see it back up to inflated prices, then you missed it. It probably won't last long.

• Collectible: Concept R2-D2 & C-3PO
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Star Wars Celebration IV Exclusive
• Review Sequence: #930
• Original Publication Date: December 9, 2011
• Current Ranking: 1,169th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

You can now pre-order the GameStop exclusive Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700 - Star Wars Mandalorian Edition Blaster and Face Mask. Is it really called this?

Hasbro has just announced a new product coming later in the year: the GameStop exclusive NERF Rival Star Wars: Battlefront Apollo XV-700 "Boba Fett" (Mandalorian) blaster and face mask. Click through for the complete PRESS RELEASE.

Here is the last exclusive figure from the 30 (77-07) line! It's time for Cantina Band Member [Figrin D'an] 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: Orn Free Taa (’02 #35)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase I]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1574
• Original Publication Date: September 13, 2013
• Current Ranking: 1,866th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

Happy 73rd birthday to George Lucas; the father and creator of our beloved passion.

I have been holding a few "small" items of interest close to the vest with regards to The Vintage Collection. There is a LONG TIME to wait until Spring 2018, so it's best to leak out a few details here and there so we can continue having these great discussions a little at a time, right? Click through if you're interested.

We're going to finish up some exclusive figures in the 30 (77-07) line. Let us check out the Cantina Band Member [Nalan Cheel] 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.

Site comingsoon.net has posted an intriguing article. While it's sad that they had no idea what The Vintage Collection was/is and didn't know lightsaber wasn't two words, they did "reveal" that Hasbro has something planned for May 25th. Interested? Check out the article then be sure to speculate with us here.

We have another Titanium Series figure to add to our Visual Guides tonight. This time we take a look at Princess Leia Organa (04). Click below for a full look at this figure. You can also check out additional details in our newly added review. A big thanks to JTA reader Charlie M. for donating this so we can add it to our reviews and Visual Guides!

We're honestly surprised to see how much confusion still exists with The Black Series 6" line. (Maybe we shouldn't be surprised since communication from Hasbro isn't the greatest.) However, that being said we hope that this brief article will clear up some details that collectors of the line are still speculating over and for which they don't yet to seem have answers. (more....)

• Collectible: Clone Trooper
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase I]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1698
• Original Publication Date: January 15, 2014
• Current Ranking: 2,037th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

JTA reader Charlie M. has once again donated another The Black Series [Phase III] Titanium Series figure: this time Princess Leia Organa (04). We thank him profusely for his donation. Please check out this new 40th anniversary release 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.

If you haven't stopped by the Hasbro Toy Shop eBay Store lately, make sure to browse through their Star Wars section for some great deals. Most of the The Force Awakens figures can be found for under $2.50. If you held off buying these, or need some customizing fodder, then check it out. The Armor Up series are also marked own quite heavily.

Click below to check out the new Titanium Series Darth Vader (01), our latest Visual Guide addition. Make sure to also check out our thoughts on this figure in today's featured review.

JTA reader Christian found Micro Machines 3-packs at his local Dollar Tree for $1 each. Might be worth stopping by your local store if you have a few singles to burn...

Check out the latest newsletter from Brian's Toys, featuring new Rogue One arrivals, Vintage carded figures, and more...

We have just intercepted a new rumor. As with anything we share, take with a grain of salt until confirmed by Hasbro. But it looks like fans of The Black Series 6" line can expect to see solid case packs of R2-D2 and Han Solo later this year in the Fall.

• Collectible: Clone Trooper
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Sneak Preview
• Review Sequence: #1767
• Original Publication Date: March 25, 2014
• Current Ranking: 2,157th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

Wash. Rinse. Repeat. We're getting quite a few emails (again) that those who successfully pre-ordered The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Han Solo and R2-D2 figures are getting out of stock alert notices. Walmart is explaining via email that these collectors' orders will be cancelled if they can't fulfill it May 21st. While there is always room for concern, this happened with the last batch of figures they received. And before the deadline date (as shown in the correspondence below) I received my figures with no problems whatsoever. In short, you may be out of luck, but there is certainly a strong possibility you will get your figures too like I did. Remember, Walmart is a "great retail partner" with Hasbro and I am sure they are working closely together to meet stock demands.

JTA's friend and yours, Victoria from Victoria's Cantina, sends us proof of which Darth Vader variant came first thanks to date stamps. The redder eyes version is the variation and the less-red eyes is the running/updated change.

JTA reader Justin S. may have received the deal of the day. He scored a couple of TBS6 figures and the Kohl's exclusive four-pack for 2.98 each. Click the images below and click through for more!

JTA reader Charlie M. has donated The Black Series [Phase III] Darth Vader (01) Titanium Series figure to us so we could do a review on it. We thank him profusely for his donation. Please check out this new 40th anniversary release 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.

Here's a look at the last figure from the Walmart exclusiveThe Black Series 3.75" line. Check out the Tusken Raider by clicking the image below. Make sure to also stop by and give our review of this figure a read.

Empire Toy Shop, who just had pre-orders up for both The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Lando Calrissian and Tusken Raider, has RECEIVED them. If you were fortunate enough to get a pre-order in they'll be shipping them starting tomorrow!

• Collectible: BoShek
• Collection: Power Of The Jedi
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1782
• Original Publication Date: April 9, 2014
• Current Ranking: 1,687th most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2002

We are getting multiple reports from our readers that Walgreens has placed The Black Series [Star Wars 40] figures on CLEARANCE (not promotion or sale). See images below from Steve U. and Matthew G. Is this more documented proof of the nightmare that is distribution? These figures have barely been available this year and now this retailer has them on clearance?

The TVC Sandtrooper is still in stock with eBayer tunghori. Did anyone else notice that he is giving the buyer a pair of macrobinoculars (which look like they're from the 2001 POTJ figure) with the VC112 Sandtrooper purchase? It's in stock for a reasonable price, so don't delay if you want it.

We finish up looking at the "new" figures from the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" line with the Tusken Raider. HASBRO: HOW COULD YOU NOT SHRINK DOWN THE 6" FIGURE FOR US?! PLEASE DO IT FOR THE VINTAGE COLLECTION? It's the focus 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..

Check out the Sandtrooper, our latest Visual Guide from the Walmart exclusiveThe Black Series 3.75" line. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide page. This was also the focus of today's Research Droids Review.

Get the latest pre-orders and new arrivals from JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store right here in their newsletter.

A few were in stock for literal seconds just a little while ago, but you might want to pay attention to these newly updated pages on Amazon! Thanks to JTA reader Colin and others who excitedly wrote in with these new updates!

In case you're not aware, Hasbro Toy Shop's eBay store still has some great deals on a few Rogue One products including vehicles and Two-Packs.

Guess who else gave up on the Rogue One Imperial AT-ACT?

The Black Series [Star Wars 40] Han Solo is back in stock at Walmart.com if you're interested!

• Collectible: Royal Guard (Coruscant Security) (’02 #19)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase I]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1658
• Original Publication Date: December 6, 2013
• Current Ranking: 1,754th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2002

We have received intel from an anonymous source with regards to why new The Black Series [Phase III] 6" figures just aren't showing up, or showing up on sale at TARGET. Please note that we are personally unable to confirm the details of the information contained within this report, but we find it interesting enough to share with our readers. Please keep yourself grounded with this information until it can be confirmed otherwise. Apparently, there is a reason we have not been seeing new stuff at TARGET in The Black Series 6" line. This is an issue that began with the Rogue One release date. (more....)

We continue to look at the "new" figures from the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" line. Let's continue with the Sandtrooper. It's the focus 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..

Hurry! Han Solo (TBS6 [SW40]) is IN STOCK at Amazon!

• Collectible: Plo Koon (Arena Battle) (’02 #12)
• Collection: Star Wars [Saga - Phase I]
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #1588
• Original Publication Date: September 27, 2013
• Current Ranking: 2,030th most visited review
• Score: 2 holocrons
• Released: 2002

Next up for the Walmart exclusiveThe Black Series 3.75" figures is the re-release of Boba Fett (Prototype Armor). Click below to view the full Visual Guide, and make sure to also check out our full review.

Finally! Amazon has finally updated their site and have created product pages for the eagerly anticipated The Black Series [Phase III] wave 11 figures. Don't get too excited about Her Syndulla because she has been delayed. But feel free to check out these updated web pages. JTA will let you know the moment we know these go up for pre-order (could it be May 17th)? Speculate in our comments! Special thanks to Will K. for the alert!

Dear Maker, please make this stop. The Force Awakens is so 2015 and no one wants Rey and Episode VII Han Solo anymore. But that's what JTA reader Mark's local TARGET store in Plano TX just received to fill the 40th anniversary end cap. Oh, and it looks like this store is being blocked from getting new TBS6 figures as evidence by the Cassian Andor and Jyn Erso also prominently featured here too. Distribution MUST correct itself by Spring 2018, Hasbro. PLEASE DON'T DEACTIVATE The Vintage Collection by blocking any future wave assortments because it was killed by wave simply releasing wave 1....

Speaking of the Sandtrooper, eBayer tunghori as the VC112 Sandtrooper in stock for a reasonable price on his eBay store. Special thanks to all who wrote in to alert us to this.

Now that we're waiting for the latest three figures from The Vintage Collection to make their way into the fledgling Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" line, do you expect aftermarket values for The Vintage Collection's VC61, VC70 and VC112 versions of them to plummet, or will they hold on more tightly than ever before? Check out what these figures currently catch on eBay! Crazy.

We continue to look at the "new" figures from the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" line. Let's continue with Boba Fett (Prototype Armor). It's the focus 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..

We're taking a look at the latest Walmart exclusiveThe Black Series 3.75" wave of figures in our next round of Visual Guide updates. Click below to check out Ponda Baba. Make sure to also check out our full review on this figure to see how he differs from his TVC counterpart.

If you live in Australia and you have $199.99 to burn, ToysRUs.au has The Black Series [P1] Boba Fett with Han Solo In Carbonite (former SDCC exclusive) in stock with a BOGO 50% off offer. Special thanks to JTA reader Dan A. for the alert.

Hurry! TBS6 [SW40] R2-D2 IN STOCK at Walmart.com. ONE PER PERSON! Han Solo is in stock too!

• Collectible: Super Battle Droid (SL05)
• Collection: Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith]
• Category: Saga Legends
• Review Sequence: #1518
• Original Publication Date: July 19, 2013
• Current Ranking: 985th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2013

JTA reader Mark L. found the Rogue One Fenn Rau on TARGET.com's website. We surmise however to not expect to ever see this figure IN STOCK here.

Or is Disney selling their conscience down the river to make licensing fees on the $300 this collectible costs? Was that rumor about no more "Slave Leia" figures that originated at MakingStarWars.net a bunch of malarkey or does it not apply to metal collectibles like this one? Sideshow Collectibles has put up a pre-order for a pewter Princess Leia (Slave Outfit) figurine by Royal Selangor. Interesting, huh?

Walmart has also updated their site to include the product pages of the next wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" super-articulated figures. Check out Tusken Raider, Ponda Baba, Boba Fett (Prototype Armor) and Sandtrooper. As a reminder, you can see all of these figures now currently archived in our Research Droids Reviews.

The Black Series [Phase III] Emperor's Royal Guard has also been listed on Walmart.com. Oh how much joy it's going to be to try to army-build THIS figure!

The elusive Bistan/Shoretroopern Captain Two-Packs set has been listed on Walmart.com. As Hasbro doesn't even know this set's status, hopefully it will one day see the light. (Why do all the "good" figures get screwed over like this?)

JTA Facebook reader Jeff L. sends us a note with an image attached online at his local TARGET. Just look at this store report! How many Leias are there? Count them! I guess we can now assume female action figures don't sell anymore.

JTA reader Marcus T.W.W. from Singapore sends us evidence that a running change has been made to K-2SO: red pupils have been added. As JTA exclusively reported, K-2SO is being carried forward in wave 11 to replace Hera since she will experience a delay. We're probably seeing this update now because of this. We don't think the update improves the figure at all however, but it is certainly more interesting news than text styles on card backs or something else irrelevant, huh?

Here we go again! We have "new" figures to look at this week and they're all repainted repacks. Let's start with the long-awaited repack of Ponda Baba. See why you need this one too 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..

It looks like Gamestop stores are taking reserve orders for the upcoming Wave 11 TBS6 figures. JTA reader Erik was able to reserve both Qui-Gon and the Royal Guard. It's not known if all Gamestops are doing this, but it might be worth checking out if you want reserve this wave locally.

• Collectible: Han Solo (30 11)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #585
• Original Publication Date: December 29, 2010
• Current Ranking: 783rd most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

It is our last 30 (77-07) Saga Legends figure! Let's finish it off with Imperial Officer [Version 3]. He is the focus 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..

• Collectible: Galactic Marine (30 02)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #564
• Original Publication Date: December 8, 2010
• Current Ranking: 261st most visited review
• Score: 4 holocrons
• Released: 2007

If you recall there have been some strange posts recently at Jedi Temple Archives. One was HERE. And one was HERE. Well, a list has leaked which interestingly perfectly lines up with those strange posts. What a coincidence! I am sure the list will surface somewhere, but we cannot be complicit or involved with it.

Goodness gracious me! I nearly PASSED OUT when I entered the Star Wars aisle at my local Toys R Us in Northeast Philadelphia. It's not that I needed anything, it's that there actually were new products on the shelves since Rogue Friday (aside from some store exclusives) last September. The new stuff was right on time for Star Wars Day. Also of note, all Star Wars products are on sale for 25% off through the end of today. If I had the remotest of confidence that stores would actually have something I might have taken the day off from work.

We have a just a couple of 30 (77-07) Saga Legends figures to do to complete the line. Let's start with Imperial Officer [Version 1]. He is the focus 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..

• Collectible: Biggs Darklighter (30 17)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #533
• Original Publication Date: November 7, 2010
• Current Ranking: 1,136th most visited review
• Score: 3.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

It's beautiful! Sideshow Collectibles previews the Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) Premium Format Figure. They are hitting it out of the park for the 40th!

Check out our exclusive sneak peek of the Walmart exclusive The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" wave 8! There should be only ONE MORE wave after this for The Last Jedi Force Friday launch (unles things change) before The Vintage Collection returns Spring 2018 baby! See how Boba Fett (Prototype Armor), Ponda Baba, Sandtrooper and Tusken Raider differ from their original releases (all are different in one way or another). Reviews coming soon, but check out the other stuff now! It's all in our Research Droids Reviews!

Hasbro – the season has arrived to bring back the Expanded Universe Comic Packs. Longtime collectors were very saddened when the line was unceremoniously cancelled during the Legacy Collection (with two exclusives released in the Star Wars [Shadow Of The Dark Side] line). There is clearly a large market for both Legends and current canon EU as evidenced by the last couple of Fans’ Choice Polls, and in all honesty it isn’t really fair for the movie characters to compete against these characters who have zealous support from non-collectors. Doctor Aphra should be in a Comic Packs set (as a Fans' Choice winner), not a Fans' Choice winner in The Vintage Collection. (more...)

It is time to check out the Star Wars Celebration Orlando exclusive Han Solo (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust. It's pretty nice. See 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..

• Collectible: Luke Skywalker (30 25)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #502
• Original Publication Date: October 7, 2010
• Current Ranking: 651st most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2007

For those of you who ordered TBS6 [SW40] figures from Walmart, JTA reader Michael V. sends us an unsettling report that the stickers are almost impossible to remove.When he attempted this it began pulling the graphics off of the card back. Beware!

Funko revealed new products just in time for Star Wars Day. Click the image below to see a larger view. Special thanks to JTA reader Braden H. for the alert and the image to share.

In case you're not aware, The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Darth Revan figure is listed as COMING SOON on Hasbro Toys Shop. You might want to pay attention. Special thanks to JTA reader Craig F. for the reminder.

JTA reader and friend Mike R. sends us news of a May the 4th exclusive from LEGO. Mike lets us know that LEGO Shop online is giving away a free exclusive R2-D2 to VIP members with purchase of $50 or more and has some Star Wars LEGO deals today. Sorry for the late news. Hopefully some of you will be able to make out before the end of the night.

Check out how the University of Rochester celebrated Star Wars day. They were taking Instagram pictures all day and then posted them together in a video on their Facebook page. Special thanks to friend and alum Michael O. for the news and link!

Walmart online has Rogue One wave 3 figures in stock too. Special thanks to JTA reader Matthew B. for the news and links!

Here's the final Silver Anniversary Visual Guide update from the Power of the Jedi Line. Click below for a look at the Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader (Final Duel) set. Make sure to also check out our full review for additional information and galleries.

Sideshow Collectibles has the newly announced Hot Toys Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) sixth scale figure available for pre-order. Click here for the pre-order page!

The Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo Premium Format figure is now up for Pre-order! Click here for the pre-order page.

Walmart has some big savings on select action figures, as well as other Star Wars merchandise. Click through to pick up many figures for as low as $2.49! Too many links to list them all, so make sure to browse around and see what's available! Thanks JTA reader Stephen for the alert!

As if you needed any confirmation at all, Doctor Aphra has been deemed the winner in The Vintage Collection Fans' Choice Poll. Click through for details! Hey, at least it's not you-know-who.... OK Hasbro, now get busy making those OT candidates AND THEN SOME....

Site sponsor Dorkside Toys also has wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] 6" figures up for pre-order with FREE shippinh!

Site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has wave 2 of The Black Series [Star Wars 40] 6" figures up for pre-order!

Wo! Hot Toys just announced the Princess Leia (Hoth Outfit) one-sixth scale Hot Toys figure. Check out the gallery on their Facebook page.

Jedi Temple Archives wishes all of our readers, friends, commenters, lurkers, colleagues, critics, haters and sponsors a very, very happy May The 4th. Do something "Star-Warsy" today to celebrate your fandom and geeky-ness! May the 4th be with you.... always!

Toys R Us is also running May the 4th specials! They have the Legacy Pack for $29.99!! Special thanks to friend and JTA reader Agustin for the alert!!

Use promo code STARWARS40TH to get 15% off and FREE shipping at HasbroToyShop.com!

You can now find the Legacy Pack in Hasbro's eBay Store for $33.99. They've also dropped the prices on the rest of the 40th Anniversary figures in their store to $16.99. Thanks to those that wrote in to let us know!

Let's finish up looking at the Silver Anniversary (1977-2002) sets that were released at the tail end of the Power Of The Jedi line. FInally, it's time to check out the Obi-Wan Kenobi And Darth Vader (Final Duel) two-pack. It's the focus 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..

Our next Silver Anniversary Visual Guide update takes a look at the Han Solo and Chewbacca (Death Star Escape) set. Get the full guide by clicking below, and get the full review in our review database.

Wow! We have a huge update! JTA reader John L. and Glenn W. have both received SHIPPING NOTICES for their Admiral Raddus, Galen Erso and Lieutenant Sefla figures they pre-ordered from Entertainment Earth. So much for that June 2017 delivery! Fenn Rau has not been offered in a solid pack to date. Click through to see the proof!

You can pre-order The Black Series [Phase III] (red/black box) Tusken Raider and Lando Calrissian at Empire Toyshop with expected delivery NEXT WEEK. Check it out!

UPDATE: Lando Calrissian and Tusken Raider have SOLD OUT!

JTA reader Jaken Wraith sends us "inside the package" images of the new The Black Series die cast metal figures. The figures actually have a pretty neat feature. Can you guess by the thumbnails below? Clue, those are NOT Elan's deathsticks. Click through for more.

If you made it to Star Wars Celebration last month and stopped by the ThinkGeek booth you probably saw the Tiki sets they had on sale there. Both Series 2 and the Jabba the Hutt & Salacious Crumb tikis were sold out DAILY. You can now pre-order both of these on their web site. Click here for Series 2, and click here for Jabba the Hutt & Salacious Crumb. Series 1 is also in-stock right now.

Thanks to all who wrote in but I just wasn't near any computer to post it in time. ThinkGeek.com put up a pre-order for R5-D4 which is now no longer available. You might want to pay attention to this page should something change later.

Following the sell-out success of the first coin in our Star Wars Classic collection, Darth Vader, we are thrilled to continue to bring to market more characters – making a total of 8 in the collection so far! This gold and silver coin collection features many of the great characters associated with this epic saga, and the new Chewbacca proof coins won’t disappoint. Get the full details after the jump!

• Collectible: Concept Starkiller Hero (Ralph McQuarrie Signature Series) (30 37)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #484
• Original Publication Date: September 19, 2010
• Current Ranking: 410th most visited review
• Score: 4.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

There are some fantastic specials coming to JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys! Check out the deals that go live at midnight on May the Fourth!!

Check out the latest from JTA sponsor NJ Toys And Collectibles!

UPDATE from NJ Toys And Collectibles: More stock will become available later today. KEEP checking back. This wave exceeded their expectations and they will be adding more soon.

You MUST check out this YouTube.com video by Hasbro. It's amazing. Click through to see it!

Let's continue to look at the Silver Anniversary (1977-2002) sets that were released at the tail end of the Power Of The Jedi line. Next up is the Han Solo And Chewbacca (Death Star Escape) two-pack. It's the focus 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..

Wow. I just had a chance to check my email and I have about a dozen emails from readers who wrote in to let me know that the SWCO exclusive TBS6 Luke Skywalker (X-wing Pilot) figure was back in stock at Hasbro Toy Shop. You may want to keep checking back. Sorry, this one totally escaped us. Thank again to all who wrote in to us. We appreciate the courtesy very much!

The Force Awakens 5POA figures are making their rounds at various discount chains. JTA reader Bryan L. sends us a report from 99 Cents Only store. These figures rang up for $3.99 just to be clear. Yes, it's confusing. Anyhow, from what we have learned recently, expect to see more TFA "dumping" in the near future at other discount chains.

JTA reader Chab E. sends us images of May the Fourth deals at GameStop. Click the thumbnails below if you're interested!

We're updating our Silver Anniversary Visual Guides, starting with the Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa (Swing To Freedom) set. Click below for a look at our latest guide addition. You can also read about this set in our review database.

It was inevitable. Poor case assortment ratios always will lead to overstock of the more common figures. Hasbro Toy Shop's eBay store updates with The Black Series [Star Wars 40] with all three double-packed figures including Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker and Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi. Remember. Putting figures on an eBay store is NOT a sign of good sales performance. Can we expect $10 figures soon?

• Collectible: Darth Vader (30 48)
• Collection: 30 (77-07)
• Category: Basic Figures
• Review Sequence: #399
• Original Publication Date: June 26, 2010
• Current Ranking: 1,165th most visited review
• Score: 2.5 holocrons
• Released: 2007

ToysRUs.com gives up on the Hovertank Pilot. You can grab him for $14.99 now and get FREE shipping with orders $29 or more. Special thanks to JTA reader Colin for the alert!

Either this TARGET is in denial, this store wants to party like it's 1999, or it's all part of an elaborate bar code scam. (I have personally witnessed this scam myself at TARGET once.) JTA first time news story submitter Keven M. sends us a crazy store report of two POTF2 era figures in a sea of non-selling TFA and RO products. Did you ever think retail would look this dreadful? I wonder if we'll see those TFA and Rogue One figures on TARGET's pegs in 2034?

Uh-oh. Better get Maaco. It looks like Hasbro Toy Shop has permanently removed the TBS6 [SW40] Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) and Han Solo figures from their site. (They're probably swimming in Lukes, Bens and Leias at this point. Could this be the ned of an era? Smart case assortments are key to healthy distribution! Special thanks to friend Steve U. for paying attention to this.

Last night I came home to a box on my front step from Litzky PR. For May the 4th this year, they have sent accounts that they maintain a relationship with a Bladebuilders lightsaber set. We'd like to thank Hasbro and Litzky PR for sending us this celebratory gift for May the 4th this year.

It looks like, just like everything else, The Black Series [Phase III] 3.75" Imperial AT-ST is re-arriving at Walmart stores with a vengeance. JTA reader Colin has noticed this trend at a couple of his local stores. What are you seeing?

We have caught wind of a new rumor with regards to Disney Store's Elite Series die cast metal figure line. We have learned on May 5th Droid Pack of some sorts will be revealed. Also, on May 25th a Han Solo/Luke Skywalker two-pack will also be revealed. Let's see how this rumor pans out!

Online retailer CMDStore.com also has the complete set of wave 4 Rogue One figures for a little less. Special thanks to JTA reader Rum Sleg for the heads up!

UPDATE: They're history folks!

We have no idea what is going on with Rogue One wave 4 at the moment other than what our original rumor reports stated. But if you definitely want to esnsure you grab Fenn Rau, this eBay offering may be one of your last bets. (Disclaimer: we have NO IDEA if Fenn Rau will eventually be offered like the rest of the figures in this wave.) If you need help making a decision on these figures, be sure to see our full overview on each of them in our Research Droids Reviews and Visual Guides as well!

Hurry! JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys is getting limited quantities of Rogue One wave 4. Pre-order now! Notice how there is NO Fenn Rau offered with them either. It sort of adds some bolstering to our rumor about this wave back in January, huh?

Let's look at a few Silver Anniversary (1977-2002) sets that were released at the tail end of the Power Of The Jedi line. First up is the Luke Skywalker And Princess Leia Organa (Swing To Freedom) two-pack. It's the focus 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..

We have a double-update for our Visual Guides tonight, featuring a look at the fantastic Early Bird Certificate Package and the resulting mail-away Early Bird Figures that kicked off the The Saga Collection line back in 2005. Click below for each detailed guide page. The Early Bird Certificate Package was also today's feature review, and the Early Bird Figures was today's Flashback Review. Make sure to stop by and read the full details on both of these sets!

Brian's Toys has their latest newsletter posted. Make sure to stop by and see what's new...

• Collectible: Early Bird Figures
• Collection: The Saga Collection
• Category: Mail-away Exclusives
• Review Sequence: #745
• Original Publication Date: June 7, 2011
• Current Ranking: 207th most visited review
• Score: 3 holocrons
• Released: 2005

As we had first reported on April 21st, the Rogue One final wave 4 figures are no longer showing an availability date of May 1st on Amazon. Their availability has sadly not been updated as of this post. It will be interesting to see how things pan out for this group of action figures.

You can also order Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus at Entertainment Earth for $20.99 each.

Order Admiral Raddus, Galen Erso and Lieutenant Sefla from Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each with a June 2017 delivery. Fenn Rau seems to be out of stock.

Hurry! The Raddus/Fenn Rau Wave is BACK on eBay for a "decent" price. Remember, Hasbro says these will be available in LIMITED quantities and there are no reports of these hitting brick and mortar yet. If you need help making a decision on these figures, be sure to see our full overview on each of them in our Research Droids Reviews and Visual Guides as well!

Canadians can order the TBS6 [SW40] R5-D4 from EB Games. Special thanks to all who wrote in to give our readers a heads up on it.

Prepare for the return of The Vintage Collection with the incredibly awesome TIE Interceptor. This too is on Lightning Deal on Amazon! Special thanks to Ray K. for the alert!

Hurry! The Prototype Boba Fett TBS6 figure is on LIGHTNING DEAL on Amazon! Special thanks to friend Mike R. for the alert!

Hey! Today is our 2900th review. Pretty cool, huh? It's also May 1st. Because May is synonymous with Star Wars, we're going to be looking at some celebratory and landmark collectible items that have been produced for collectors. Let's start with the Walmart exclusive Early Bird Certificate Package. It's the focus 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..