Category Archives: Collecting News

New Pre-Orders At Sideshow

Over at Sideshow Toy, they have the new pre-orders up for the week…

Anakin VS Asajj Diorama – Faux-Bronze Edition Anakin VS Asajj Diorama – Faux-Bronze Edition

As well as Commander Cody 12″

Other IN STOCK right now include…

You’re Going To Regret This – Princess Leia VS Jabba The Hutt Diorama – Sideshow Exclusive EditionYou’re Going To Regret This – Princess Leia VS Jabba The Hutt Diorama – Sideshow Exclusive Edition

Luke Skywalker – Jedi Knight Premium Format Figure Luke Skywalker – Jedi Knight Premium Format Figure

Vintage Sales – Early Impressions

Hasbro has indicated time and again that the vintage push is going to pull collectors back into the mix that they feel abandoned them recently.

Now that many of us have had a few weeks to take in the new product and gather our own impressions, how is the line doing so far at retail? Does it look like it’s going to be a success? Or has Hasbro missed the boat?

Share your thoughts after the jump!

The Saga Museum at Celebration V


On this final day of Celebration V I have a huge recommendation for fans. Take the time to visit with author Todd DeMartino regarding his soon to be released “The Saga Museum: A Complete Photographic Guide to Star Wars Toys 1977-2008. This definitive two-volume set, weighs in at 15 lbs and 1100 pages and features amazing photography from Steve Bruno and a gorgeous layout by Jeff Correll. This is one book that every collector will need for their library of reference material. The Saga Museum is located in the main exhibit hall located at Booth #107 so be sure to stop by and pick up a high quality 8-page brochure while supplies last.

Stewart Stormtrooper

Earlier this afternoon at STAR WARS Celebration V in Orlando, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart sat down for a one-hour interview with STAR WARS creator George Lucas in what was billed “The Main Event.” Hasbro is proud and honored to create a special gift for Stewart, which Lucas presented to him during the event – a one of a kind (NOT FOR SALE) 3.75-inch Jon Stewart Stormtrooper action figure! The figure, which is packaged on a unique blister card, includes a removable helmet and two interchangeable heads sculpted in Stewart’s likeness – one with a clean shaven face and the other styled with Stewart’s recent goatee.

Rise of Boba Fett Ultmate Battle Packs Hitting TRU

Although still officially, “unofficial”, we’ve received reports that the exclusive Rise of Boba Fett Ultmate Battle Pack has started hitting Toys”R”Us stores ($99.99) in California and Arizona. Just to recap, this Clone Wars item was initially revealed over at Sandtroopers.com a couple months ago and it includes an all-new, larger Slave I, Boba Fett, Bossk, Mace Windu, R8-B7, Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu’s Jedi Starfighter.