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Sideshow Collectibles: Star Wars News Aplenty

Sideshow Collectibles latest newsletter is chock full of Star Wars related product information and special savings!

First up, for a limited time when you place an order for the Emperor Palpatine 12″ figure and histhrone, you’ll receive 15% off ($20) the throne’s price. Both items are in-stock and ready to ship.

Next, if you purchase the Princess Leia vs Jabba the Hutt Diorama, you’ll receive FREE shipping (for a limited time).

Looking for that perfect centerpiece in your collection? The product page for the Boba Fett Life-Size Bust has been updated with new images for your review and it is sure to be the perfect prize for your display.

Finally, Commander Cody’s product page has been updated so you can get a full 360º view of this highly-detailed piece before it starts to ship in the next few months. And while the exclusive versionsold out, you can be put on the Wait List or you can pre-order the regular version.

TRU Charging an Ultra-Premium for Vintage

While major retailers like Target and Walmart are offering season low prices ($6.00 in most locations) for their Star Wars figures, Toys”R”Us is acting as “The Grinch” and has actually RAISED their already exorbitant prices on the Vintage figures to a jaw-dropping $10.99 each and the Legacy, Saga Legends and Clone Wars figures to $8.49 each.

Bah! Humbug!

UPDATE: ToysRUs is pulling a fast one here. There is a sale coming up this weekend: Vintage “On Sale” for $7.99 and CW and Legends “2 for $9.99” again. FAIL.

Vintage 9 Pack on TPR?

If you have passed up to this point on the Target Exclusive Vintage 9pk, you might want to cruise your aisles again. A local MN collector friend, “JediMoses”, has found this on Temporary Price Reduction to a very attractive $35.99. This is a localized markdown and not all Target are observing this price but if your store had an ample supply of these you might want to visit (or at least call) to check. DPCI: 087-06-1620

DCSWCC 2010 Charity Pin Still Available

The Washington DC Metro Area Star Wars Collecting Club (DCSWCC) reminds fans and collectors that their fourth bi-annual charity lapel pin is still available. Order soon for delivery in time for Christmas!

The 2010 pin features Luke Skywalker on his tauntaun with DCSWCC’s signature Washington Monument in the background, in honor of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back. Fourth in DCSWCC’s series of high-quality cloisonne lapel pins, officially sanctioned by Lucasfilm Ltd., each pin is individually stamped and numbered on the back. Only 1000 will ever be made.

ToyMan Returns – December 12

This Sunday is the last ToyMan collector show of 2010 and wraps up another great year for this popular collector show.

You never know what you’ll find but there’s always a ton of Star Wars items ranging from vintage to the latest Hasbro releases. And with Christmas right around the corner, there’s sure to be more deals to go around for everyone.

So if you’re in the St. Louis area, head to Toymanshow.com for more details.