{"id":13530,"date":"2001-03-31T16:26:16","date_gmt":"2001-03-31T22:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/?p=13530"},"modified":"2013-09-16T16:26:53","modified_gmt":"2013-09-16T21:26:53","slug":"march-2001-archive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yakfaceforums.com\/main\/2001\/03\/31\/march-2001-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2001 Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Thats BomBAD!!!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 30, 2001 | 7:38 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Do you have your Playstation2? If so and you want to be one of the first to get Bombad Racing you can now pre-order it at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.lucasarts.com\/companystore\/cs-bombad.htm?referrer=bombadordermail\">Lucas Arts Online Store<\/a>.<br \/>\nAvailable in stores April 27th, Super Bombad Racing is a fun-filled, action-packed racer featuring 8 of your favorite Star Wars: Episode I characters racing on 9 tracks or four arenas. 25 different power-ups and gadgets, plus some secret unlockable characters keep the action fast and fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985955651,86583,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Mini Me.. err&#8230; Mini Vader<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 30, 2001 | 7:34 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640im_\/http:\/\/members.nbci.com\/_XMCM\/dbohn46\/minivader.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/center><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><br \/>\nIs this the coolest thing ever or what?!?! David Hannebon made this awesome custom.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/members.nbci.com\/dbohn46\/minivader.htm\">Here is the link<\/a>\u00a0to see how he made it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985884457,78026,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Darth Cynical<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 29, 2001 | 11:47 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ben@yakface.com\">Ben<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Check out this very funny article in which &#8220;Everything is Collectible&#8221; at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.theonion.com\/onion3710\/everything_collectible.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Onion.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985785598,28646,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Diorama<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 28, 2001 | 8:19 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From ACPin:<br \/>\n&#8220;Just as Kenner\/Hasbro has a habit of recycling playsets into another, I wasn&#8217;t able to resist doing it with the Jabba&#8217;s Droid Dungeon and turning it into this version of the Jawas Droid Factory. Another multi-scene diorama that even though I used most of the elements from the other one, it still has its own unique touches. You never know what the Jawas will do when they take over the dungeon!&#8221;<br \/>\nCheck it out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/acpin.homestead.com\/home.html\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985785508,15374,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>ADC Poll<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 28, 2001 | 8:18 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.americandreamcomics.com\/\">American Dream Comics<\/a>\u00a0have posted a poll asking you who you&#8217;d prefer to get the TIE Bomber as a store exclusive, since it will surely be one. Head over and cast your vote!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985750977,37627,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New LEGO Q&amp;A<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 27, 2001 | 10:42 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tim@yakface.com\">Tim<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/fbtb\">FBTB<\/a>\u00a0has tonight launched a Q&amp;A section &#8211; have a LEGO question? Send it in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985734403,84755,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>EU Maul at K-mart<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 27, 2001 | 6:06 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The new Darth Maul Sith Apprentice has been showing up at K-marts in the US. So if you still need it you might want to check your local K-Mart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985734165,4074,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Guy says Hello<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 27, 2001 | 6:02 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Hey there fellow Yak-ers! It&#8217;s been a great honor to be chosen to be the new store reporter. My name is Brandon and I have been collecting Star Wars figures since well, the day I was born. I have my very own website which has been down for awhile for remodeling but will be back up shortly. Take a look at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/corps2k.cjb.net\/\">http:\/\/corps2k.cjb.net.<\/a><br \/>\nAs of today I am caught up and have been adding the reports almost as I recieve them! If you have any reports don&#8217;t forget to send them in! Thanks for your continued support.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985728564,71526,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Back In stock<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 27, 2001 | 4:29 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kurt@yakface.com\">Kurt<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Plo-Koon wave is back in stock at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.bowman-enterprises.com\/\">http:\/\/www.bowman-enterprises.com.<\/a>\u00a0The break down is as follows: 1x Tusken Raider, 1x Mas Ammeda, 1x Cor. Guard 1x Jek Porkins, 2x Plo<br \/>\nKoon, 2x IG-88 Bounty Hunter, 2x Queen Amidala Red Thrown, 2x Sae See Tin (Subject to change). This case is in stock (Limited Numbers) and is shipping. They also have limited numbers of classic SW cases in stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985655611,33630,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; scale sand skiff on eBay<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 26, 2001 | 8:13 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ben@yakface.com\">Ben<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">There is a 12&#8243; scale sand skiff on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643272\" target=\"_blank\">ebay<\/a>\u00a0that might be worth a look. The auction number is 572959278. Fan creativity never ceases to amaze me!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985645934,27673,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>EU Figure Poll<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 26, 2001 | 5:32 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">There is a massive new EU figure poll starting up at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/apps3.vantagenet.com\/zsv\/Survey.asp?id=2214165915\">Rogue&#8217;s Gallery<\/a>. The poll is trying to determine what EU figures collectors would like to see most. Go vote today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985538132,75023,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Store Reports Section Back Online<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 25, 2001 | 11:35 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The Store Reports section is back up and working. If you have any store reports go ahead and send them in. We would also like to welcome Brandon to the team, he will be working on the section full time. To welcome Brandon and lets make the store section one that everyone can use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985537733,20391,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>RC Luke and Taun Taun<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 25, 2001 | 11:28 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/imagebin\/rctauntaun.jpg\">This picture<\/a>\u00a0of the remote control Luke and Taun Taun seems to be from the Tokyo toy fair. This item was on show by Hasbro to potential buyers. The idea was that someone would pick this up to be a store exclusive. No word to date on whether or not that happened though, which means that if nobody went for it, this item may not see production. So at the moment, this is still a potential product. But hey, take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985477288,18426,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Faamba In Stock Online<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 24, 2001 | 6:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">You can head over to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.fao.com\/\">http:\/\/www.fao.com<\/a>\u00a0and order it now. It is in stock for $37.50.<\/p>\n<p><b>UPDATE: ON BACKORDER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985464749,97716,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Still Searching?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 24, 2001 | 3:12 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kurt@yakface.com\">Kurt<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Are you still searching for a figure you missed out on? Or how about a vintage figure or ship? If you are, check out Hidden Rebel Base. They have a great selection and top quality merchandise. Check them out today.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.hiddenrebelbase.com\/\">http:\/\/www.hiddenrebelbase.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985436455,77147,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Cards<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 24, 2001 | 7:20 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Lots more reports of that new card, and for those who&#8217;ve not seen it, Rebelscum have had a scan of it up on their site for a few days which a lot of people seem to have missed (me included). It&#8217;s the .0400 card back and is shipping all over the place right now. Still no new figures though&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985405252,10729,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Pod Race and Building Anakin&#8217;s pod dioramas added<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 10:40 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">To see the new dioramas\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/bill\/\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985398072,17599,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Cardbacks<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 8:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Geoff in West Sacramento sent in this interesting report:<br \/>\n&#8220;I saw something interesting at a Wal-Mart in Vacaville, CA. They had a Mas Amedda w\/ new figs on the back: Lando, Tessek, R2-Q5, new Obi-Wan, new Qui-Gon, new Jar Jar, AND the new Sandtrooper w\/ binoculars (looks amazing!!!) It was the ONLY figure that had this new back, which was kind of odd. There was no sign of any of these new figs being out yet.&#8221;<br \/>\nSeems the new cardbacks are out there now and I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if the new figures weren&#8217;t far behind. Watch out for all the new wave (Jar Jar, Tessek, Lando and R2-Q5) very soon. For photos of the figures, see the post from earlier on today.<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Update:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Ryan in Utah reports a similar finding, so these are obviously hitting widespread. But we could really use some new figures and not just new cards!! In case anyone is getting confused, the new Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon figures are the expanded universe concept art figures shown at Toy Fair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985395866,38637,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Online Deals<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 8:04 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.action-figures.net\/\">Action-Figures.net<\/a>\u00a0have some pretty good deals on Star Wars stuff right now, including these:<\/p>\n<p>Aurra Sing, Chewbacca Mechanic and Leia Bespin for only $29.00. All three are case fresh packed in Protector cases. To purchase these figures click the link below.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.action-figures.net\/item8534.ctlg?orderId=&amp;custId=\">http:\/\/www.action-figures.net\/item8534.ctlg?orderId=&amp;custId=<\/a><\/p>\n<p>They have extended their Winter Super Sale. Just a few highlights of this sale are the R2-D2 with holographic Leia, the formerly exclusive fan club four freeze frame action figures for only $8.00 each and many more. To view the sale click the link below.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.action-figures.net\/productCat1329.ctlg?orderId=&amp;custId=\">http:\/\/www.action-figures.net\/productCat1329.ctlg?orderId=&amp;custId=<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty more stuff too so head over and take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985385667,15334,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Release Date for B-Wing and TIE Int<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 5:14 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.theforce.net\/\">TheForce.net<\/a>\u00a0is reporting the B-Wing will be released in June and the TIE Int in August. Also, they are reporting that the SW Celebration II will be in Indianapolis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985367292,4519,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>MORE new stuff in the UK<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 12:08 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Philip Ayres reports again with news of more new items at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/\">TheToyShop.com<\/a>. They now have Aurra Sing, Princess Leia (Bespin Escape), Chewbacca (Mechanic), Saesee Tiin and Queen Amidala (Theed Invasion) for \u00a37. They also have the Target exclusive Y-Wing Fighter with pilot figure for \u00a332. Wow, it&#8217;s amazing to see a UK retailer like this with right up to date figures. Head over if you&#8217;re interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985360806,39760,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Ships and such, MAYBE!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 23, 2001 | 10:20 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Official word from Hasbro is that the list of ships that have been posted on many sites is UNCONFIRMED. Yes they were shown at the show in Japan, however they are test shots to present to retailers as exclusives. Until any retailers sign off on them, then they are just test shots. Hasbro has also said &#8220;There is a good chance that a few of these will become account exclusives in the next year or so in some form or another, and there is also a good chance that a few of these will be traded out for something else.&#8221; So that is it in a nutshell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985318819,77388,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>In Case you missed it<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 10:40 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">In case you missed it Greg posted this list of rumored upcoming POTJ items on Wednesday:<br \/>\nTIE bomber with imperial officer<br \/>\nAT-ST with Chewey &amp; Ewok<br \/>\nSnowspeeder with Luke &amp; Dack<br \/>\n12&#8243; Speederbike &amp; Luke Endor<br \/>\n12&#8243; Luke Dagobah &amp; Yoda<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985310109,60500,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Jar Jar Tatooine and Lando wave LARGE pics<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 8:15 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Here are some large scans of the Jar Jar POTJ figs and other figs in the Lando wave carded.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/jarjarf.jpg\">Jar Jar Front<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/jarjarb.jpg\">Jar Jar Back<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/landof.jpg\">Lando Front<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/landob.jpg\">Lando Back<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/r2q5f.jpg\">R2-Q5 Front<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/r2q5b.jpg\">R2-Q5 Back<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/tessekf.jpg\">Tessek Front<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Brian\/images\/tessekb.jpg\">Tessek Back<\/a><br \/>\nThanks to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/aw-cgi\/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&amp;item=573242171\"><br \/>\nAna<\/a>\u00a0for the pics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985309366,65520,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>OK who&#8217;s moving to OZ with me?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 8:02 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Darthmaulclone from the OZ land, sent us some more info of things on shelves there. No not the one that the yellow brick road leads to, I mean the kangaroo land, Australia.<br \/>\nMaul gave us word on all this&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Just thought I would let you know that the Carbon Freezing chambers are starting to hit the TRU stores in Australia in quanitity. They are coming in at about $60 AUS each. Also the Y Wings have started to appear at about the same price. I also saw the 300th Boba Fett figure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I am ready for a trip down below guys, anyone else getting in the van?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985307945,66887,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Need the FC 4?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 7:39 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Is your Death Star missing it&#8217;s resident droid or Hoth just not the same without Leia? Well then head over to Figuresandtoys.com and get yourself the set of four former FC exclusive figs. Here&#8217;s what they had to say&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;FedEx just left the warehouse and delivered the FAN CLUB 4.<br \/>\nHasbro has sold out of these cases and they will not long be produced. You can get the set of 4 for only $33.00. You get the following Freeze Frame figures with this set. They Include: Pote Snitkin, At-At Driver, Leia Hoth and Death Star Droid.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>UPDATE<\/b>: The link I put above won&#8217;t work, not sure why. Just visit them at www.figuresandtoys.com. Sorry guys&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985307165,70940,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>More Jedi at TRU&#8230;Power Of The&#8230;Of course<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 7:26 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Yup seems that TRU is getting more POTJ stock in. I made my daily TRU stop on my way home from work and saw at least 5 sets of 12&#8243; Bounty Hunters there. A few of the other sites have also reported on this. Good news for those that missed out when Target had them. This is a great set and definetly worth getting. Of course I recommend two sets, one boxed, one open&#8230; No I don&#8217;t own Hasbro stock&#8230; Head into TRU and spend some of that tax refund.<br \/>\nOh but just a quick mention more on these&#8230; Target is now clearancing out any remaining stock on these also. George over at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.sandtroopers.com\/\">Sandtroopers<\/a>\u00a0has a story on this. Check it out&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985307037,32497,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>More updates and new dioramas<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 7:23 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I have updated many of the Tatooine dioramas, including the search for the droids, purchase of the droids, Judland Wastes, and vintage Jabba&#8217;s palace. There is also a new R2&#8217;s capture diorama.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/bill\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to check them out.<\/p>\n<p>Check back tomorrow for photos of Episode 1 Tatooine dioramas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985300214,82689,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>POTJ Jar-Jar Carded Pic<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 5:30 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">On\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643272\">ebay<\/a>\u00a0there is a pic of the upcoming POTJ Jar-Jar. It is item number 572473688. The pic is not very clear but it gives you a good idea of what it looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985300024,29778,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>POTJ Upcoming Figure News<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 5:27 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.collectstarwars.com\/\">Collectstarwars.com<\/a>\u00a0has posted some news on the upcoming 25th Anniversary 2 packs and POTJ Sandtrooper which will have different colored shoulder pads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985279164,40072,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Dioramas<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 22, 2001 | 11:39 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">ACPin writes:<br \/>\n&#8220;I&#8217;ve just updated\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/acpin.homestead.com\/home.html\">my site<\/a>\u00a0with the first diorama created by my three sons using LEGOs. It depicts the march of the battle droids during the invasion of Theed. I&#8217;ve also added a custom comic cover using one of the pics from my special display of the Boba Fett 300th special edition figure.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985232817,40807,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Will Tarpals go lower?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 10:46 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">That seems to be haunting a lot of people out there. Well the answer is (drumroll please)&#8230;. YES&#8230;<br \/>\nConsidering this has only been the first we have heard these being clearanced since they came out. Target&#8217;s final markdowns always end in a &#8220;4&#8221;. So for instance a final price might look like &#8220;20.94&#8221; (this is just an example folks). So if you are still hesitant then wait a little more, BUT remember he could disappear before then. Good luck guys. Mesa so tired, mesa tinkin&#8217; it a loooong day eh&#8230; Mesa tinks it&#8217;sa bed time&#8230; Whew now you know I am tired&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985232504,66930,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>POTJ hitting TRU<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 10:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I, myself have yet to see many POTJ figs at TRU in my area, but more reports of them showing up there are coming in. I did see some Chewie Mechanic and Leia Bespin Escape figs at a local store here in south east Ma yesterday. Well a friend said he saw more there today including Mr Maul. So maybe that stop into TRU can land ya those figs ya just can&#8217;t seem to nab anywhere else. Also still looking for anyone that has found any of the new Lando wave on pegs anywhere in the US. If you are a lucky one gimmie a\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">shout<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985232241,83138,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Do you come from the land down under?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 10:37 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">No I am not from Men without Hats&#8230; Nor am I 6&#8242; 4&#8243; and full of muscles&#8230; But I do have some news from our friends in the land of OZ. Figaalfa wrote in with some cool info on somethings in TRU in Melbourne. Now guys these are some cool deals for our Aussie friends, considering they don&#8217;t get 1\/2 of what us lucky US folk do&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>12&#8243; Bounty Hunters $60.63 ($31US) (Frankston Store)<br \/>\n12&#8243; Maul Speeder $103 OR $129 ($53 or $67US) (All Stores)<br \/>\n12&#8243; Sith Lords $129 ($67US) (Frankston Store)<br \/>\n12&#8243; Tarpals &amp; Kaadu $248 ($129US) (City Store)<br \/>\n12&#8243; 100th Luke $129 ($67U) (City Store)<br \/>\nPOTJ Vader Dagobah wave $14.99 ($8US) (Knox Store)<br \/>\nSkiff &amp; Jedi Luke $76.99 ($40US) (All Stores)<\/p>\n<p>Figaalfa also found himself some cool POTJ errors, some I hadn&#8217;t heard of yet. Congrats to our friends below, hopefully the good luck will continue to fall a little further downward.<\/p>\n<p><b>UPDATE<\/b>: Of course most can imagine how many corrected me on the Men without Hats reference. I do know that it was the great Men at Work that did &#8220;DOWN UNDER&#8221;. I guess my Big 80&#8217;s mind was off&#8230;<br \/>\nTOOO many Men groups back then I guess&#8230; Ahhh yes the days when MTV actually played videos&#8230; You can dance if ya want to&#8230; S-A-F-E-T-Y Safety Dance&#8230; Ok enough of my babbling&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985226641,83052,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>More Diorama Updates<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 9:04 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I have just updated the tatooine diorama pages. Check out the new photos of the streets of Mos Eisley and the Cantina.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/bill\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to see the new photos. Check back tomorrow for more new scenes for the place that &#8220;if there is a bright spot in the universe [its] the planet that&#8217;s farthest from.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985222195,81615,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Shut that tv off<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 7:49 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Is it gonna be just another boring Sun in front of the boob tube watching reruns of Dukes of Hazard on TV Land? Well get up and get over to Harry&#8217;s Collectable Show. This is the largest continuous show of it&#8217;s kind in New England. Check out 50 or so tables of non sport cards, comics and toys. You can also hook up with the Sidster and chat just a little. The show is this Sun, Mar 25th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave, South Attleboro, Ma. You can check out details at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.mymummy.com\/\">MyMummy.com<\/a>. If anyone would like to hook up and talk toys gimmie a holler\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985221672,48382,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>No more Hasbrocollectors.com?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 7:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The awesome\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.tradefederation.net\/\">Trade Federation<\/a>\u00a0collecting group has some possible news or rumors concerning our favorite toy company&#8217;s site. Definetly worth a look so&#8230; What are ya waiting for??? GO&#8230; GO I said&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><b>UPDATE<\/b>:For our young readers the site linked off the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.tradefederation.net\/\">Trade Federation<\/a>\u00a0is for a much more mature crowd so please head over only if you are in that crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985221459,97746,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Could it be???<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 7:37 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well we all read Greg&#8217;s post earlier on some &#8220;possible&#8221; POTJ products&#8230; Oh and if ya didn&#8217;t read scroll down&#8230;<br \/>\nNow I also just heard about a few of these today as well as a<br \/>\n12&#8243; Endor Leia on Speederbike, this one as well as Luke have been talked about before. It kinda makes sense considering the bikes and dolls are already made (just some new shiny clothes). Also &#8220;rumored&#8221; down the pike is a 12&#8243; scale Landspeeder. This would be a huge piece, but definetly not impossible considering the 12&#8243; scale tanks we have seen for the military lines out. I have inquired more about the Cloud Car that we all heard about and my answer was &#8220;we&#8217;ll see&#8221;&#8230; Could that be a good &#8220;we&#8217;ll see&#8221; or a bad one? Who knows&#8230; Regardless we have some cool pieces that are coming and with all the rest talked about lately, those can be the icing on the cake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985218723,87279,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>To be a Fan and Buy online??<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 6:52 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well the OFFICIAL Star Wars Fan Club Site is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/swfan.wizards.com\/\">NOW OPEN!!!<\/a>\u00a0Stop in and check it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985210848,73079,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; George Lucas<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 4:40 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.andgor.com\/Online_Store\/Hot_Toys\/hot_toys.html\">Hot Toys<\/a>\u00a0are selling this item for $55, pretty cheap, and offer free shipping with a special\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum.com<\/a>\u00a0offer which you can read about on the item page (or, of course, on Rebelscum!). Thanks to Edward for the news!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985210711,85378,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Need POTJ?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 4:38 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I expect this will be of use mainly to UK readers, but it&#8217;s worth a read if you&#8217;re in America too:<\/p>\n<p>Over at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ultimart.com\/\">www.ultimart.com<\/a>\u00a0the latest range Power Of The Jedi figures are available at incredible prices. The following dealers on the site are offering some of the lowest prices available for Power Of The Jedi figures anywhere on the web.<\/p>\n<p>Red Pumpkin are offering all the latest Power Of The Jedi figures for \u00a36.00 \/ $8.75 each currently EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ultimart.com\/\">www.ultimart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Starshow Collectibles are offering POTJ figures for \u00a36.42 \/ $8.99 each.<\/p>\n<p>The Entertainer offering POTJ figures between \u00a36 &#8211; 7.00 \/ $8.75 &#8211; $10.22.<\/p>\n<p>Prices may vary lightly due to exchange rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985210477,23318,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Sandtrooper Pre-Orders<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 4:34 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"mailto:darkjedifett@hotmail.com\">DarkJediFett<\/a>\u00a0is taking pre-orders on the upcoming Marmit 12&#8243; Sandtroopers with black or white shoulder paldron (there are two new versions of the figure coming out). $105 plus shipping each is the pre-order price. E-mail if you&#8217;re interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985188385,82247,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Some Clarification<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 10:26 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">A couple of points&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the newsfeeds section is well worth checking out fairly often because we don&#8217;t usually post the content from there on the main page. Just today I posted some info from D &amp; S Toys &#8211; they have the Skiff, Y-Wing and Carbon Freeze Chamber in stock (and more stuff too). Worth watching for stuff like that.<\/p>\n<p>Other point &#8211; our main page only displays the most recent posts. Once it&#8217;s gone from the main page it&#8217;s not away forever. If you click the &#8220;More News HERE&#8221; link at the bottom of the page you can see the archives which span from Jan 2000 to yesterday. I get a number of e-mails asking about old posts so there you go, they&#8217;re still there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985183923,98216,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Plush Ewok Custom<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 9:12 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">A friend of mine made\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/imagebin\/plushlumatcustom.jpg\">this<\/a>\u00a0plush Lumat from scratch, and I though I&#8217;d post it here because it really is excellent! You might remember a few months ago I posted a picture of one of his custom Ewoks along with a note asking if anyone knew what it was &#8211; he sent me the image and I thought it looked so professional that I didn&#8217;t even consider it might be custom. Anyway, check it out!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985183706,95165,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Upcoming POTJ Items<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 9:08 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Here&#8217;s an interesting list of rumored upcoming POTJ items:<\/p>\n<p>TIE bomber with imperial officer<br \/>\nAT-ST with Chwey &amp; Ewok<br \/>\nSnowspeeder with Luke &amp; Dack<br \/>\n12&#8243; Speederbike &amp; Luke Endor<br \/>\n12&#8243; Luke Dagobah &amp; Yoda<\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t confirm that this is 100% true but it came from a very reliable source which has been correct before, and one item on there (the 12&#8243; Speeder with Luke) has been rumored for a while now.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible that the TIE Bomber is really the TIE Interceptor and things got mixed up. But perhaps not? Guess we&#8217;ll have to wait &#8216;n see!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985182622,2465,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Palm Talkers<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 21, 2001 | 8:50 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Oops, my bad &#8211; seems the E1 palm talkers WERE available as English-speaking toys too. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with that info, I didn&#8217;t know that. Still I&#8217;m pretty stoked with my Japanese Battle Droid \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\nFor anyone who wants to know how to tell if your sealed toy speaks English&#8230;.the small speech bubbles, located at the base of the box at the figure&#8217;s feet &#8211; will have English words in them if the toy is English-speaking. Thanks go to Stacy S for that info!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985143371,40612,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Endor Diorama Pics<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 9:56 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The Endor diorama has been totally revised with many more photos and scenes. Ewok village, Leia and Wicket, speeder bikes, imperial bunker, AT-STs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/bill\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to check it out. Check back tomorrow night to see the all new Mos Eisley Cantina.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985143018,71315,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New figs are here!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 9:50 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kurt@yakface.com\">Kurt<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The Aurra Sing wave is here. I have recieved many mails on it and tonight I picked up the huntress at a local Target. I was able to locate Aura, new maul, theed amidala and battle droid w\/ boomer damage. Happy Hunting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985135895,23229,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Something Different<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 7:51 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tim@yakface.com\">Tim<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Looking for something new and interesting? Check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/fbtb\">FBTB<\/a>&#8216;s Customs section &#8211; we now have more than 60 galleries on display showcasing some very cool Star Wars LEGO items built by fans just like yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985135855,43227,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Neva Kee&#8217;s Unproduced Ep I Action Fleet<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 7:50 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Neva Kee&#8217;s podracer is up for auction on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643272\">E-bay<\/a>. This is one of the axed vehicles that never hit the shelves. It is a completely painted vehicle with Mini-fig in a plain white Action fleet box. Look for auction #570737615. Thanks to Marshall for the news.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985134911,37832,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars Sub-Culture<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 7:35 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Oh you didn&#8217;t know? Ya better ask somebody&#8230;<br \/>\nDarth Sinister over at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.sandtroopers.com\/\">Sandtroopers.com<\/a>\u00a0has got a cool new section up there. It&#8217;s called Sub-Culture. Darth wrote in letting us all know what exactly is Sub-Culture&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sub-Culture takes a look into the lives of other Star Wars fans who are influenced in their arts by Star Wars.The first installment featured Erik Barclay.He is the creator of the Fate of the Jedi online comic which can be found at the Force.net<br \/>\nThe latest edition features ACPin,diorama maker.I also have a few more in the works which should be ready in the near future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Definetly worth a look, so head over and check it out. They got some cool things going on over there, so stay a while.<br \/>\nAlso just take a minute to send Darth a get well wish on a recent accident he was involved in. Get better Darth man&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985134488,79766,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New figs on pegs?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 7:28 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Could it be true??? Well as most read a few days ago, I have got a few reports of people saying that the new Lando wave has hit shelves in our great western part of the country. I haven&#8217;t got any solid proof just yet, BUT with the news I posted on these just a few days back and the info that was given to me, I can believe it. If you get lucky soon please gimme a holler\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129724,66112,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Palm Talkers<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 6:08 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The new classic trilogy Palm Talkers are due to be released in Japan in April. If you&#8217;re the kind of person who occasionally buys stuff early via Japan on eBay or through specialist dealers, be wary with these because they WILL speak Japanese. I got a couple of the E1 Japanese ones and I did open one and while it&#8217;d very cool to have a Japanese speaking Battle Droid, I have no idea what he&#8217;s saying. These are going to be released in America, and they&#8217;ll speak your language, so be patient if you want to understand what Fett has to say.<\/p>\n<p>Although in the cases of Chewbacca and the droids, the language is fairly irrelevant&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129410,47680,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; Lucas in the UK<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 6:03 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Startoys &amp; Collectables have just had their delivery of the custom 1\/6 (12&#8243;) GEORGE LUCAS dolls by HOT TOYS (Japan)! Very limited stocks so get them while you can!<br \/>\nemail Dave:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:STARTOY1@aol.com\">STARTOY1@aol.com<\/a><br \/>\ntel: 07887-776198<br \/>\nand tell &#8217;em Yak sent ya!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129320,21499,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars Survivor<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 6:02 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From Scott O&#8217;Hair:<br \/>\n&#8220;Star Wars Survivor week 8 is heating up. The 2 tribes combined last week to form the new Sarlacc Tribe. Who will be voted off next?<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ohair.net\/hyperspace\/survivor\">http:\/\/www.ohair.net\/hyperspace\/survivor<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129207,44970,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars Muppets<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 6:00 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Darth Dav writes:<br \/>\n&#8220;The Muppet Show is now available on TimeLIFE video and the one of the tapes includes the episode with Mark Hamill as the guest star! It also has R2-D2, 3PO and Chewbacca. Interesting note; I believe this aired RIGHT before ESB came out and in much of the episode, Hamill is wearing his &#8220;Bespin Fatigues&#8221;. It is also fun knowing that Frank Oz is there with Hamill through much of the episode as Fozzie, Ms Piggy and Animal.<br \/>\nGo to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.timelife.com\/\">timelife.com<\/a>\u00a0to join the one-tape-a month-club, or &#8211; as i did &#8211; get all 7 tapes at once!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129124,63411,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars Monopoly<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:58 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Pete S writes:<br \/>\n&#8220;If anybody is still looking for them, the original Star Wars Monopoly games have started showing up again at Value City and a discount store called Odd-Job. These are the original versions that were numbered and date stamped, not the trilogy versions. Value City is selling them for $19.99 and Odd-Job has them for $17.99.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985129092,14245,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice)<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:58 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Decadent Dave reports finding this figure in Suncoast\/Media Play stores in AL &#8211; this is the first I&#8217;ve heard of these figures turning up there, so if you&#8217;re looking for it and haven&#8217;t had any luck elsewhere, you might want to give a local store a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985128990,95104,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Canadian Cards<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:56 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Zorac wrote in to let us know that in Hamilton, Ontaria, he found Porkins wave figures on American cards, but with French Warning stickers on them. Interesting for variation hunters, but I do believe it&#8217;s no big change because I&#8217;m sure I&#8217;ve heard about later figures being released on the standard tri-logo figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985128786,34435,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Mystery EBWorld Item<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:53 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">A couple of people have pointed out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ebgames.com\/ebx\/categories\/products\/product.asp?pf_id=199203\">this<\/a>\u00a0unnamed Star Wars deluxe figure at ebworld.com. Brian Roberts suggested that it could be the upcoming Bacta Luke figure. This is certainly possible. It gives a shipping date of 8th April though &#8211; given that we&#8217;ve not even seen a prototype of the figure yet &#8211; this date seems very unlikely. But, if anyone has\/does order the item, or get any more info from ebworld.com, let us know what you get\/find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985128544,91866,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>E1 DVD<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:49 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Some more possible information on the Episode One DVD. Bear in mind that until you see an official (i.e. posted on Starwars.com, mentioned in the Insider &#8211; something like that) annoucement, everything you read is rumored information. Very interesting though &#8211; you can read it\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.corona.bc.ca\/films\/TP\/scoops\/exclusives.html\">here<\/a>. Hope it&#8217;s true because it sounds excellent! Thanks to Decadent Dave for the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985128425,52990,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Anthony Daniels on TV<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:47 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Matt from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/disc.server.com\/Indices\/58837.html\">The Private Universe<\/a>\u00a0has uploaded some pictures and videos of Anthony Daniels&#8217; recent appearance on UK TV show The Big Breakfast. Worth checking out if you&#8217;re interested in hearing what Daniels had to say about E2, and also the Sky premiere of E1. Check it out @\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/karnorjax1138.tripod.com\/AnthonyDaniels\/\">http:\/\/karnorjax1138.tripod.com\/AnthonyDaniels\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985128251,59670,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New SW Models<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:44 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.hlj.com\/\">HobbyLink Japan<\/a>\u00a0have posted some info about some upcoming 1\/72 scale Star Wars models &#8211; head over there if you&#8217;re interested in kit building. Thanks to Matt for the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985126568,16949,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Issue Hits\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 5:16 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kurt@yakface.com\">Kurt<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The new issue of &#8220;Star Wars Gamer&#8221; is on store shelves now. It comes pacted with new rulings and updates to the Star Wars RPG. Also in this months issue<br \/>\n* Quick play adventure w\/ maps<br \/>\n* Map layout for Lambda shuttle<br \/>\n* Inside information on the new on-line game &#8220;Star Wars Galaxys&#8221;<br \/>\ncheck it out today at<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.wizards.com\/starwars\/article.asp?x=gamer,3&amp;c=gamer\">http:\/\/www.wizards.com\/starwars\/article.asp?x=gamer,3&amp;c=gamer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985105879,30871,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Tarpals Being Cleaned out??<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 20, 2001 | 11:31 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">It appears that the clearout has begun. Local Target stores here in MI have begun clearencing the Tarpals 12&#8243; w\/ Kaadu for a mere $41.90, so let the markdowns begin. Thanks to Rick for the news.<br \/>\n*Update* Thanks to Gene for the news, it would seem the deals are spreading. He has confirmed this price in FL. as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985061842,2358,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Store Reports<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 11:17 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Just an FYI, the Store Reports section will be updated within the week with the 300 emails we have here. I apologize for letting this sit so long. We have plenty of submissions and I am working on getting someone that can do this daily to make sure that we help out all the collectors out there. Again I apologize, so if you have any news about new finds, please head over to your state and send in the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985058179,67296,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Dioramas Updated<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 10:16 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I have just updated the dioramas for Jabba&#8217;s Palace, including adding the Rancor Pit. Check back for more updates this week, including a totally redone and expanded Endor display, new Mos Eisley Cantina, and much more.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985038994,7556,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Poll On Line<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 4:56 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Yakface has posted a new poll please take a moment to vote and let us know your thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985033042,27776,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Bespin Freeze Chamber<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 3:17 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well, I just spoke with someone at the Fan Club and the projected date for the Bespin Freeze Chamber is at the end of April. The new website will be open soon and you will be able to go to the site and sign up so that they will email you when they are ready for taking pre-orders. We will post more as we get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985032865,66878,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Still Looking??<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 3:14 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/B000059S22\/yakfacesrealm01\">Sith Lords 12&#8243; 2-Pack<\/a>\u00a0$39.99<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/B00000J2CK\/yakfacesrealm01\">12&#8243; Electronic Jar Jar<\/a>\u00a0$4.97<br \/>\nBoth available at Amazon.com<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985020247,48806,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Hasbro UK<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 11:44 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I received a mailshot today from Hasbro UK; a catalogue containing some info on upcoming figures in the UK. It has stuff we&#8217;ve already seen and got &#8211; the first wve of POTJ, and the Mega Action figures. It also shows the POTJ Sebulba, K-3PO, Saesee Tiin, R2-Q5, Lando Bespin, Tessek, IG-88, Amidala (Theed), and the 300th Fett. It says that some of the items are not available yet, but call at the end of March and you should be able to order. Personally I think that by then they still won&#8217;t have it all, Tessek I don&#8217;t expect to be seeing on a tri-logo card for a little while&#8230;.but it&#8217;s not impossible. In any case, the number to call is 00800 22427276 (UK number in case anyone else has read this far). No prices are given.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem985020015,46880,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Yakface Reporter<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 19, 2001 | 11:40 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Yakface would like to welcome Kurt on board as a new reporter, look for his posts to start soon with news. As for everyone else that sent in an email, I am not done making selections, so please be patient and I will get back to you. Thanks to all that have written in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984964346,17602,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New figs hitting any day now<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 8:12 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well as we have all seen, the new Lando wave is already hit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\">eBay<\/a>, it&#8217;s just a matter of time we&#8217;ll see these hanging on the pegs of Walmart, Kmart, TRU and Target. A good friend in Seattle that is-we&#8217;ll say &#8220;on the inside&#8221;, let me know that they are ready to hit us here. I have heard a story or two of them floating around the Seattle area but no definite confirmation where they came from. So for those drooling at the pics we have all seen in the past few days, get your alarm clocks set&#8230;. Ummm is that the manager opening those Walmart doors now&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984964004,32217,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>The Sidster&#8217;s back in town<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 8:06 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Yup, yup Yak-ers my life finally seems to be settling back to normal (minus a few things). I never have caught my friendly crook, but I&#8217;m ready for ya now&#8230; I do have a new Sidi on the way, and then my half of the Brady Bunch is done. I hope to be able to get back to doing the Store Report section updates, but right now that will be on the back burner for just a little longer. So here we go once again guys&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984961176,85176,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Possible Amidala Name Change?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 7:19 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.thejawa.com\/\">TheJawa.com<\/a>\u00a0have posted some interesting info about the new Amidala figure that\u00a0<i>could<\/i>\u00a0point towards some kind of packaging change. Stop by for more info!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984948947,88408,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>IG-88 Eye Variation\/Error<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 3:55 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Might be a variation might be an error, but in any case, Laser sent in a scan of two different IG-88 figures. One has solid &#8220;eyes&#8221; with black paint, the other has hollow, tube-like eyes. Take a look at the scan in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/ESB\/actionfigures\/IG-88\">ToyGuide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984948856,20913,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>M &amp; M Sale<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 3:54 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">M &amp; M are offering 25% off any order today and tomorrow &#8211; ANY item, nothing is withheld. For more info check out their latest newsfeed in our newsfeeds section (press the newsfeeds button on the left).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984948783,83544,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Competition Time<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 3:53 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Collazoimaging.com and Real Stands.com teamed up to giveaway at Sandtroopers.com a New Saesee Tiin and Queen Amidala mint in star cases and 25 Real Stands. If you want a chance to win, head over to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.sandtroopers.com\/\">Sandtroopers.com<\/a>\u00a0now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984936938,56289,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Han Solo in Carbonite Prop<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 12:35 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">There is a Han Solo in Carbonite Prop &#8211; Artist&#8217;s Proof on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643272\">ebay<\/a>\u00a0and there are only three in the world. It is item number 1417215085.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984930781,91164,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>UK Competition News<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 10:53 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From Pete @\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/disc.server.com\/Indices\/58837.html\">The Private Universe<\/a>:<br \/>\n&#8220;If you live in the UK and want to get hold of the 300th Boba Fett or an Alpha Series Naboo Fighter, then look no further. Hasbro UK have kindly provided us at The Private Universe one of each to give away in our latest competition. Closing date is the 20th of March, so check out the site for entry details.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984893999,84236,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Addition<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 18, 2001 | 12:39 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well, for sometime we have posted about a very special diorama maker, one of the best on the net. Markus from Germany runs the site\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.starconstrux.de\/\">http:\/\/www.starconstrux.de<\/a>\u00a0and has some of the most incredible dioramas for your action figures that you have ever seen. Well we here at Yakface.com are VERY pleased to inform you that Markus is now a part of Yakface.com. You can see his mind blowing work right here on our very own pages. Follow the picture link below to his section. You will also be able to get there from the dioramas link on the main menu to the right. We hope you enjoy and look forward to your feedback on his work.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/markus\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640im_\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/dioramas\/markus\/starwars\/moseisley\/Eislaygross.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984880747,84618,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>We are looking for YOU!!!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 17, 2001 | 8:59 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Have you been thinking that you want to run a website, but do not know how? Have you been looking for a chance to work on a great site? DO you think you have the ability to track down news and post it for everyone? If so, email me, as we are looking for some top news guys to help run Yakface.com, so let me know if you are interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984868021,69793,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>The R Case Assortment<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 17, 2001 | 5:27 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">There is a new case assorment of Collection 2 that is now hittng stores. The assortment is being reported by<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.collectstarwars.com\/\">CollectStarWars<\/a>\u00a0as<br \/>\n2 x Theed Gown Amidala<br \/>\n2 x Saesee Tiin<br \/>\n2 x IG-88<br \/>\n2 x Plo Koon<br \/>\n1 x Tusken Raider<br \/>\n1 x Coruscant Guard<br \/>\n1 x Mas Amedda<br \/>\n1 x Jek Porkins<br \/>\nAlso, the figures in this case come on a new cardback which is pictured at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984838314,67141,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Loose Figures<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 17, 2001 | 9:11 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">George Collazo has set up a new website where you can view new figures loose from many angles. Should prove very interesting, especially for collectors who keep their figures carded. You can see it @<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.collazoimaging.com\/sandtroopersimages.htm\">collazoimaging.com\/sandtroopersimages.htm<\/a>. Currently featured are the new Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice), Saesee Tiin, and Amidala Theed Invasion figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984800736,83974,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Carded Images<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 16, 2001 | 10:45 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Here are some nice images of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/imagebin\/tessek.jpg\">Tessek, R2 Q5 and Lando carded<\/a>. These are available from a Hong Kong person on<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643273\">Ebay.com<\/a>\u00a0Item # 570508489, so Head over if you are interested in getting them before they hit the streets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984767092,8007,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Select Image<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 16, 2001 | 1:24 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">There is a new select image up at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.starwars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.starwars.com<\/a>\u00a0so step in and take a look. They have also posted up info on the new #3 Star Wars Gamer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984696157,59258,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>R2 Holo Wave<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 15, 2001 | 5:42 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">SW Fig. Asst. (Wave 28) (Item# 84185B, $114.99)<br \/>\nis back in stock again. Assortment includes 3x Darth Vader with Interrogation Droid, 3x Stormtrooper with battle damage and blaster rifle rack, 1x R2 with Holo Leia, 2x Han Solo from Cantina, 1x Luke Skywalker with T-16, 1x Jawa with Gonk Droid, 1x<br \/>\nGreedo. Limited availability at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/\">Entertainment Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984693697,78731,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Diorama<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 15, 2001 | 5:01 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From ACPin: &#8220;I&#8217;ve just completed a diorama of Jabba&#8217;s Droid Dungeon. This is another multi-scene diorama of my version of the vintage playset mixing up elements from the vintage with the current SW figures.&#8221;<br \/>\nSee it @\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/acpin.homestead.com\/home.html\">ACPin&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984674082,89491,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Gentle Giant&#8217;s Real Scan Technology<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 15, 2001 | 11:34 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.starwars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.starwars.com<\/a>\u00a0for the latest article about the process involved and what it will mean for the future of toy designers. You can also check out a full body scan for Anakin Skywalker to give you a good idea of what the figures may look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984659859,73949,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Follow-Up To Slabbing<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 15, 2001 | 7:37 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/cgi.ebay.com\/aw-cgi\/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=570092176\">Here is the first<\/a>\u00a0AFA Carded figure up for auction on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/click-734460-1643273\">Ebay.com<\/a>, so you can judge for yourself as to how a slabbed figure looks and is it really worth it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984609754,40563,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Army Builders for POTJ<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 14, 2001 | 5:42 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.collectstarwars.com\/\">CollectStarWars<\/a>\u00a0has been able to confirm that the Rebel Fleet Trooper and Imperial officer will be released this year. Also, these figures will have variations like the Battle Droid did. Also, a dirty version of the Biker Scout will be released this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984606206,19152,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New POTJ for the UK<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 14, 2001 | 4:43 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/\">TheToyShop<\/a>\u00a0in the UK have put up a bunch of new tri-logo POTJ figures which is great news for UK readers. As far as I can tell, it look like they have pretty much everything up to and including the Plo Koon wave there now, so if you&#8217;re missing figures this is a good place to look. Thanks go to both Philip Ayres and Pete of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/disc.server.com\/Indices\/58837.html\">The Private Universe<\/a>\u00a0who both wrote in with the news. Pete also mentions that TheToyShop will be getting the other figures up to and including the Aurra Sing wave shortly so keep your eyes open. These are also available in TheToyShop.com&#8217;s real stores which go are called &#8220;The Entertainer&#8221; and to my knowledge, they are only located in England.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984605889,24352,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New @ KEBco<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 14, 2001 | 4:38 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.kebcotoys.com\/\">KEBco Toys<\/a>\u00a0is offering several Star Wars promotions for the remainder of March and April 2001:<\/p>\n<p>1. All existing Pre-Order customers on file as of April 30th, 2001 will be entered into a drawing for a $250 shopping spree to be used in the KEBco Online Store at www.kebcotoys.com<\/p>\n<p>2. The lucky customer that places the 5,000th Star Wars Pre-Order will receive free, a complete set of Collection 1 and Collection 2 figures from the 2001 line and a complete set of Episode 2 figures as they are released.<\/p>\n<p>3. We are still offering our newest promotion, the &#8220;One of Everything&#8221; club. You never have to remember to order new figures. Your order will be automatically entered for you, and as a member of the club you will receive News Letter Updates, access to extra special deals starting in April of 2001 and best of all receive one free figure for every twenty five purchased. That means you pay only $7.00 per figure.<\/p>\n<p>4. Enter a drawing to win a complete factory case of the Deluxe Figures (6 in a case). This prize will be awarded once all orders for this figure are filled. One entry per email allowed.<\/p>\n<p>Other New features on our website for 2001 include checking your Pre-Order Status online, Star Wars Specials as low as $4.29 per figure, the New Items page and many additional items added to our Online Store and our Pre-Order prices are still $7.29 per figure and $79.80 per factory case. All waves available on the cases.<\/p>\n<p>Also as a reminder &#8211; we ship all over the world. We welcome all international orders and guarantee that your purchase will be packaged to insure that all merchandise will arrive in mint condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984587379,1776,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Ever heard of slabbing?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 14, 2001 | 11:29 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ben@yakface.com\">Ben<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Slabbing is a term from the coin collecting world where a coin is graded and sealed in acrylic to prevent alteration of that condition. A company very close to my home seems to be in the business of doing this for Star Wars action figures. Their site is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.toygrader.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.toygrader.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is an amazing concept (amazing one way or the other) and we want to know your opinion! Do you think it&#8217;s the greatest thing to happen to the hobby or proof that things have gone too far. Check out an article on the subject\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.comicbookgalaxy.com\/columnists\/crawford\/opinion_022101.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>and the follow up article\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.comicbookgalaxy.com\/columnists\/crawford\/opinion.html\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984528375,81243,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; Exclusive News<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 13, 2001 | 7:06 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum<\/a>\u00a0has posted some news on what the 12&#8243; exclusives could turn out to be. Sounds like some good stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984528297,24459,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Tessek and Maul Sith Apprentice Prototypes<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 13, 2001 | 7:04 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">On\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\">Ebay<\/a>\u00a0there is a Tessek and Darth Maul Sith Apprentice prototype for sale. The auction numbers are<br \/>\n569128076 for Tessek and 569124232 for Maul.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984453915,7293,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Preorders From Entertainment Earth<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 10:25 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">SW POTJ Wave 10 4-Pack (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=84455FF\">Item# 84455FF, $39.99<\/a>)<br \/>\nIncludes 1x Tessek (Squid Face), 1x Lando Calrissian Bespin, 1x Jar Jar Tatooine, 1x R2-Q5 Imperial Astromech Droid (Subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>SW POTJ Collection 2 (Wave 10) (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=84455F\">Item# 84455F, $89.99<\/a>)<br \/>\nIncludes 3x Tessek (Squid Face), 3x Lando Calrissian Bespin, 3x Jar Jar Tatooine, 3x R2-Q5 Imperial Astromech Droid (Subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>SW POTJ Collection 1 (Wave 11) (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=84445G\">Item# 84445G, $89.99<\/a>)<br \/>\nIncludes 2x Sandtrooper, 2x Expanded Universe Obi-Wan Kenobi &#8211; Cold Weather Adventure, 2x Qui-Gon Jinn Jedi Training, 2x Leia Bespin Escape, 2x Aurra Sing Bounty Hunter, 2x Chewbacca Millennium Falcon Mechanic (Subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>SW POTJ Wave 12 4-Pack (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=84455GG\">Item# 84455GG, $39.99<\/a>)<br \/>\nIncludes 1x Sabe &#8211; Queen Decoy, 1x Ketwal, 1x Bespin Guard, 1x Duro &#8211; Fan&#8217;s Choice Figure #1 (Subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>SW POTJ Collection 2 (Wave 12) (<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=84455G\">Item# 84455G, $89.99<\/a>)<br \/>\nIncludes 3x Sabe &#8211; Queen Decoy, 3x Ketwal, 3x Bespin Guard, 3x Duro &#8211; Fan&#8217;s Choice Figure #1 (Subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>We ship on a first-come, first served bases. Order early!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984446235,65923,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; Bounty Hunters at Meijers<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 8:17 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Thanks to Jay for the following news.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You mentioned on the webpage that the 12&#8243; bounty hunters had been found at TRU recently as well as Target. The 12&#8243; figs are also available at most Meijer store I have been to here in central OH. These same Meijer stores have also had the 12&#8243; Vade\/Maul and the 100 Luke.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meijers are located in the midwest around Ohio and Michigan if you are wondering where these stores are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984446226,47561,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Some goodies at&#8230;<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 8:17 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.johns-toys.com\/\">John&#8217;s Toys<\/a>&#8230;<br \/>\nJohn recently got his hands on some of the tougher items as of late and hopefully can help those in need. John got his hands on some Y Wings, Motti, and some Chancellor and Senate Guard 12&#8243; 2 packs. These are a little higher than some might agree with, but they came from an over seas source I believe. That accounts for the higher price. Still an option for some out there. Check them out at link above or call them at 1-800-505-TOYS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984446081,33364,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Fambaa for 50% Off<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 8:14 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Thanks to Russ Roenick for the following news:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FAO Schwartz Fambaa w\/ Gungan Warrior has been marked down 50% from its original price. It can now be purchased in FAO stores for $37.50. I think they are still charging full price at FAOSchwartz.com.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984445837,53676,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>SW: Insider #53 OUT<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 8:10 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Reports are coming in from all over that the new SW:Insider is showing up in people&#8217;s mailboxes. Thanks to everyone who wrote in. If you are interested in what is happening with the Carbon Freezing Playset scroll down some and check out the news posted by Bill on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984417516,99126,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Collection For Sale<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 12:18 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Yakface reader Jason Gaitanis is in a rather unfortunate situation. he recently became a father, to two girls who were born 3 months premature. After a long time in hospital and a lot of surgery, the girls are ready to go home, but Jason needs to raise some money to pay for medical bills etc. As such, he&#8217;s been forced to sell his collection of MIMP and MOMC vintage Star Wars figures. Some facts about the collection:<\/p>\n<p>1. All figures include Lynn Terry acrylic cases which cost $12 each to produce.<br \/>\n2. With only 2 exceptions (4-Lom and Paploo), none of the cards feature any offers or promos on the front of the card which detract from the artwork\/image of the character. This was an extraordinarily difficult task for many of these figures.<br \/>\n3. All characters except Boba Fett appear on their &#8220;debut&#8221; cards. That is, the card with the film logo from which the character first appeared in the Kenner collection. No Empire figures on Jedi cards.<\/p>\n<p>You can read a list of all the items on offer\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/Greg\/collectionsale1.doc\">right here<\/a>\u00a0(.doc format).<\/p>\n<p>The items are for sale through New Force Comics, a sponsor of Yakface.com. If you have any questions about the items, or need photos, you can contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:chandlore@aol.com?subject=Jason%20Gaitanis'%20collection%20for%20sale\">Jason<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:newforce4u@aol.com?subject=Jason%20Gaitanis'%20collection%20for%20sale\">Rick @ New Force<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984417478,81987,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Dioramas<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 12:17 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Markus has updated his great dioramas website,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.starconstrux.de\/\">StarconstruX<\/a>, with Jabba&#8217;s Dungeon, Land of the Jawas and some new custom figures. Stop by and take a look, these are, as usual, superb customs!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984417309,7089,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Calling Customizers!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 12:15 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><b>Casting Calls at the FFURG<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our friends over at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ffurg.com\/\">FFURG<\/a>\u00a0&#8212;<br \/>\n(Forgotten Force Ultimate Resource Guide) &#8212; have presented their latest<br \/>\nCasting Call featuring customs of the NEW JEDI ORDER baddies&#8211;the\u00a0<b>Yuuzhan<br \/>\nVong<\/b>!<\/p>\n<p>The current Casting Call is for customized Droids, and any customizer can<br \/>\nsubmit their creations by March 31, 2001.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a poll to determine the next &#8220;Armies of STAR WARS&#8221; characters,<br \/>\nand you can place your votes\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ffurg.com\/casting_call\/vote.htm\">here.<\/a><br \/>\nYou can also check all the casting calls\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ffurg.com\/casting_call\/cc-index.htm\" target=\"new\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984405228,29818,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Fan Club Carbon Freeze Update<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 12, 2001 | 8:53 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WCox377492@aol.com\">Bill<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">According to the message on the Fan Club phone number, there has been yet another change. I spoke with several operators who confirmed that the current plan is for NO preorders. Instead in late March or early April, when the new Fan Club webpage is launched, you will be able to sign up for a notice when the Carbon Freezing Chamber is available. After it becomes available (is in stock) you can place your order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984329849,33178,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Naboo Royal Guard<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 11:57 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Paul sent in a nice photo of the Naboo Royal Guard, carded, with bonus Pit Droid. I&#8217;ve not seen one of these before. You can check it out in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/TPM\/actionfigures\/Naboo_Royal_Guard\">Toyguide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984322892,7681,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>New Marmit Pictures<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 10:01 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">You can check out some new photos of the Marmit Sandtrooper &#8211; the new ones with black or white shoulder pads &#8211; at<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.marmit.co.jp\/marmit_news.htm\">http:\/\/www.marmit.co.jp\/marmit_news.htm<\/a>. Thanks to Jeff for the news!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984322650,66289,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>More @ TheToyShop<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 9:57 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/\">TheToyShop.com<\/a>\u00a0now have a few new items which may be of interest, mainly for UK readers:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/https:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/product\/product_details.asp?id=2179\">300th Fett<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/https:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/product\/product_details.asp?id=2180\">MM Jar Jar Binks head playset<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/https:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/product\/product_details.asp?id=2181\">MM Gungan Sub transforming playset<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/https:\/\/www.thetoyshop.com\/product\/product_details.asp?id=2181\">MM Darth Maul head playset<\/a><br \/>\nThanks to Philip Ayres for the news!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984322451,5209,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Saesee Tin wave<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 9:54 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">If you&#8217;re in the UK and are looking for these figures, you might want to try\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.wattosjunkyardonline.com\/store\/store.pl\">Watto&#8217;s Junkyard Online<\/a>\u00a0who have &#8217;em for \u00a310 each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984322379,8096,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>300th Fett Diorama<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 9:52 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">ACPin has completed a display with the 300th Boba Fett figure &#8211; check it out at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/acpin.homestead.com\/home.html\">acpin.homestead.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984322295,88960,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Trivia Contest<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 11, 2001 | 9:51 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Get ready to test your collector knowledge for a chance to win either a Star Wars POTF2 Tatooine Skiff, Vintage carded MOTU Clamp Champ, Vintage carded G.I.Joe Zarana, Vintage carded G1 Transformers Powerglide, Vintage carded Secret Wars Captain America, or a 12&#8243; DC Comics Batman &amp; Robin 2-Pack in the ADC Collector Trivia Contest. Stop by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.americandreamcomics.com\/\">www.AmericanDreamComics.com<\/a>\u00a0for details on who you can register to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984279726,991,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>2001 Exclusive List<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 10, 2001 | 10:02 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum<\/a>\u00a0has posted a list of exclusive SW items for 2001. A few examples are listed below the rest can be seen at Rebelscum.<br \/>\nB-Wing with Pilot, Target Exclusive, 6\/01\/01, 26481090<br \/>\nTie Interceptor, Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us Exclusive, 7\/27\/01, 32457090<br \/>\n12&#8243; Figure??, Wal-mart Exclusive, no date, 32466090<br \/>\n12&#8243; Hoth IMP, KayBee Exclusive, 10\/26\/01, 32468090<br \/>\n12&#8243; Luke w\/ Backpack, Wal-mart Exclusive, 10\/19\/01, 32486090<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984264163,89800,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Free Giveaway<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 10, 2001 | 5:42 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">At\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.thejawa.com\/\">TheJawa.com<\/a>\u00a0they have two free giveaways going on:<br \/>\n#1 Ultarama Display System (ends 3-21-01)<br \/>\n#2 POTJ Darth Vader Dagobah (ends 3-12-01)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984264084,72127,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Think POTJ prices are high?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 10, 2001 | 5:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">If you live in the US and think the prices for POTJ are too high be glad you don&#8217;t live in Canada. Mark writes in with this news:<br \/>\n&#8220;I found POTJ in Toys R Us in Belleville Ontario Canada. They<br \/>\nwere\u00a0<b>$11.99 CDN<\/b>. They had they same as Wal Mart in Canada and they are 3 dollars cheaper there.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984179584,14242,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>12&#8243; Bounty Hunters at TRU<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 9, 2001 | 6:13 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">If you weren&#8217;t able to find the 12&#8243; bounty hunters when they were at Target, they have begun showing up at TRU. Reports of them showing up on both coasts have been coming in. Thanks to everyone who wrote in for the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984106792,68584,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Still need a Y Wing?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 8, 2001 | 9:59 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Guys just a quick post from the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0to help some of our loyal readers.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.yestertoys.com\/\">Yestertoys<\/a>\u00a0has some Y Wings in stock now. This Target exc. was a really tough piece to obtain but the guys at Yester got their hands on some. Some may think the price is steep but I figure that it will only go higher soon and some out there may think otherwise on the price. They have some mint boxed for $50 and some dinged boxes for $45. These I believe were obtained thru an overseas source and that also reflects the higher price. Head over now and check it out if you need it. Now back to my crazy life&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984063236,68752,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars Trivia<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 8, 2001 | 9:53 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Still looking for Star Wars Trivial Pursuit? Well\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/ASIN\/B000050AWW\/yakfacesrealm01\">Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0has it for the low low price of $9.97. Stop in and pick it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984062844,79949,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Here Today Gone Tomorrow<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 8, 2001 | 9:47 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Well as with many things in life, another decent place has gone by the way side. Yesterday was the final day at Etoys.com as they have now closed their doors. It is a shame as I have have excellent luck with some new items there. We are down to two remaining online retailers in KBkids and Amazon. There are plenty of other places, however none of them can compare pricewise with the retailers. Alas, we say goodbye.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984022183,75795,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Time for a break&#8230;<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 7, 2001 | 10:29 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Guys I just want all my great Yak-er friends out there to know that I will be on a short break from the site. I have had a ton of personal issues lately that are taking some of my time up. I have had many write in wondering where are my posts? Well for all that is going on now, posting time is slim&#8230; I started a new job and so much more, just today someone tried to break into my house&#8230; Yes I said break in&#8230; So I will still be a part of Yak without a doubt but need to handle some things, til I can be full swing again. Just look out for a come back post which will be in a week or two at the most. Oh I will get my friendly little crook and boy OH BOY&#8230;..<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984010262,23971,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Hasbro says NO to Ep II figure list<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 7, 2001 | 7:11 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Andy from Hasbro has this to say on the EP II figure list circulating around the net.<br \/>\nThe bottom line is this: There is no approved line list for Episode II yet. The movie is still over a year away, and the film is still being worked on. Nothing in the line is confirmed at this point, and Hasbro simply does not know yet what the final line will be. An approved line of toys is several months away at best, and even then will continue to evolve and change right up to release dates as the situation develops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem984000788,47774,\"><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 7, 2001 | 4:33 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/cgi-shl\/yaknews\/news\/shoponlinevintage.shtml\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640im_\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/siteimages\/vintageman.jpg\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/center><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><br \/>\nRichard the Vintageman has updated once again with playsets. He has some of the more rare vintage playsets from Sears as well. Check it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983981359,18844,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>TF.N E2 Figure Update<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 7, 2001 | 11:09 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.theforce.net\/\">TheForce.net<\/a>\u00a0have a scan of a sheet which lists a lot of the E2 figures, in addition to the list they posted this week. Once again, if you are avoiding spoilers, I don&#8217;t advise you look.<br \/>\nThanks to John for the info.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983981201,63173,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Amidala Theed variation?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 7, 2001 | 11:06 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Rodney sent this in:<br \/>\n&#8220;I bought a Theed Queen From Brian&#8217;s Toys &amp; I found one at Target today 3\/06\/01. The one from Target is on a .0100 card the one from Brain&#8217;s Toys is .0400 &amp; they have two diffrent leg lengths. The .0400 is not as long as the dress. The .0100 stick out past the dress.&#8221;<br \/>\nPossible variation there, let me know if you can confirm this, preferably with a scan.<\/p>\n<p>As for the card backs, it seems that as usual, some figures are shipping on the old cardback, some on the new one. Check out the card back pics of the Sith Apprentice Maul (see the post about that below this post) to see the new cardback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983911418,64760,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Sith Apprentice on the Move<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 6, 2001 | 3:43 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The new Darth Maul Sith Apprentice figure has now been spotted at both Wal-mart and Target. Thanks to Rob and everyone else who wrote in with the news.<\/p>\n<p>Update! Check out carded scans of the figure both front and back in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/yakface.com\/toyguide\/tpm\/actionfigures\/Darth_Maul-Sith_Apprentice\/index.htm\">Toyguide!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983891887,45940,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Sae See and Aurra at K-mart<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 6, 2001 | 10:18 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The Sae See Tinn and Aurra Sing waves are starting to show up at K-marts around the US. If you still need them you might want to start checking K-mart as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983886314,52230,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Ep II Wave 1 figure List<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 6, 2001 | 8:45 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.theforce.net\/\">TheForce.net<\/a>\u00a0has posted a huge list of the Ep II figures that will be first released in 2002. MASSIVE SPOILERS if you read it but if you want to go over there now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983849287,67498,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Star Wars LEGO No Longer In Production<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 5, 2001 | 10:28 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tim@yakface.com\">Tim<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I&#8217;ve posted the list of 12 sets that LEGO is no longer producing for the Star Wars line. You can find the list at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/fbtb\">FBTB<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; so if you&#8217;ve been waiting, you might want to reconsider . . .<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983831631,19195,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Pit Droid Update<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 5, 2001 | 5:33 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/imagebin\/pitdroidcomp.jpg\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to see a scan that compares a Holo Sidious w\/ Pit Droid to a Darth Maul w\/ Pit Droid &#8211; you can see the pose differences and toolbox differences between the two waves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983831472,91100,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Red Pumpkin<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 5, 2001 | 5:31 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Had some more feedback from people about this co. &#8211; Andy, who lives very close to the company&#8217;s HQ, has visited them several times and bought from them and has nothing but praise for them. Dave Young ordered a Wuher figure from them a while ago and got it in great condition. They seem fine to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983809956,70360,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Green Box 300th Fett in US<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 5, 2001 | 11:32 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The variation on the 300th Fett, the completely green box, has now been found in the US at Wal-Mart. So if you are a variation hunter you might want to keep an eye out for it. Thanks to Aaron for the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983727984,82009,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Pit Droids<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 4, 2001 | 12:46 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I&#8217;ve had a little feedback on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.redpumpkin.com\/\">Red Pumpkin<\/a>\u00a0from a few people and from what I&#8217;ve heard, they sound reputable. In the meantime though,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum<\/a>\u00a0have some useful information about these two-packs and ordering them from this store which you should definitely check out &#8211; stop by asap!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the 3 figures showing up just now in these two-packs (Maul, Anakin and Obi-Wan) I know of two more that were made. Darth Sidious (Holograph) and Naboo Royal Guard also showed up. What&#8217;s more interesting to note though is that these two figures came with a Pit Droid which had a different figure sculpt, as well as a different toolbox sculpt. I only know of those 5 different figures to come with a Pit Droid, and while I have heard rumors of more existing I&#8217;ve never seen anything or even heard any names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983722919,89681,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>U.S. First for a Change<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 4, 2001 | 11:21 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Strange but the new Darth Maul Sith Apprentice has first shown up here in the U.S. before showing up anywhere in Asia, which usually gets the new figures first. Nice to be first for a change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983674435,47039,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Pit Droids<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 3, 2001 | 9:53 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">I&#8217;m afraid it has taken me a day or so to post this because I&#8217;ve been busy but a UK-based website called\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.redpumpkin.com\/\">Red Pumpkin<\/a>has some Maul\/Obi-Wan\/Anakin with bonus Pit Droid packs in stock for \u00a39.99 each &#8211; that&#8217;s approx $15 each. Not a bad price. Thanks go to Bret and Jeff for that info. I have never ordered from this site before, nor do I know anyone who has &#8211; in fact I had never heard of it &#8211; so I&#8217;m afraid I can&#8217;t vouch for them on packaging, shipping time or even if they&#8217;re good traders or not, so it&#8217;s pretty much up to your judgement. I&#8217;d appreciate it if someone would let us know what their trading experience with the company was like once they receive their item(s) so we know in future, thanks.<\/p>\n<p>I just want to add in my personal opinion on these Pit Droid packs that have been showing up. As was demonstrated with the Eopie, Hasbro don&#8217;t make a couple of hundred of these modern items, if there&#8217;s one around, there&#8217;s a reasonable number of them somewhere. I&#8217;d guess that these Pit Droid packs are just right now being dumped like stuff has been in the past. Don&#8217;t buy these as investments, I&#8217;ve a funny feeling any recent value they&#8217;ve had on eBay will dwindle. Don&#8217;t worry if you miss out right away on your chances to buy &#8217;em either, I expect more will show up. Of course, as with the Eopie again, supply does run out since everyone wants these (they&#8217;re damn cool really) and there aren&#8217;t\u00a0<i>that<\/i>\u00a0many of them, but there are plenty out there and it shouldn&#8217;t be too difficult or costly to locate at least one of &#8217;em. Don&#8217;t pay too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983669379,54091,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Darth Maul Sith Apprentic OUT NOW!<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 3, 2001 | 8:29 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.rebelscum.com\/\">Rebelscum<\/a>\u00a0is reporting the new Darth Maul Sith Apprentice figure is now out and was found at a TRU in Philly. They also have a carded pic of the figure. Please remain calm and try not to hurt yourself running right out to buy this highly anticipated Darth Maul figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983669012,16720,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>300th Fett at Amazon<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 3, 2001 | 8:23 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The 300th Boba Fett figure is now in stock at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon.com<\/a>\u00a0for only $9.99. Thanks to everyone who wrote in about it.<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: OUT OF STOCK<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983594323,85823,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>No posts, no reports, NADA&#8230;<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 11:38 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Guys it&#8217;s been some time now that most have heard from the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sidster@yakface.com\">Sidster<\/a>. I have been swamped at the new job and last night lost my puter&#8230;. I had to reformat my entie hard drive and lost A LOT of stuff from it. So I have to start totally fresh&#8230;. Ah the joy. Hopefully I&#8217;ll be back and set very soon. For now though I have to put the Store Report section on hold. Sid&#8217;s will be back in it again soon&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983590792,62056,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>NEW Hasbro Pic<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 10:39 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Here is the new Hasbro pic of the upcoming\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/toyguide\/toyfair\/2001\/images\/r2q5hasbropic.jpg\">Imperial Astromech Droid<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983584269,15661,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Still need Plo Koon?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 8:51 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.bigbadtoystore.com\/\">Big Bad Toy Store<\/a>\u00a0has the Plo Koon wave in stock for $8 a figure. Not bad if you still can&#8217;t find them in stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983555188,95476,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Win Rare Bonus Pit Droid packs<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 12:46 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The crew over at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ultimart.com\/\">www.ultimart.com<\/a>\u00a0are offering collectors a chance to win a set of Asian Exclusive Figures with Bonus Pit Droids.<\/p>\n<p>These figures are extremely rare and unlike the bonus Battle Droid packs these actually contain unique figures. Each figure is available with the option of one of three different Pit Droids complete with toolbox. The Pit Droids were intended to be released as a cinema scene complete with the toolbox, however, this was subsequently scrapped and a few of the Droids seem to have ended up on cards. The Pit Droid is a unique sculpt and is not available in any other format, it comes in orange, red and grey.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">The figures up for grabs in the competiton are:<\/p>\n<p>Anakin Skywalker Pilot with Bonus Pit Droid, Obi Wan Kenobi Jedi Knight with Bonus Pit Droid, Darth Maul Sith Lord with Bonus Pit Droid.<\/p>\n<p>Images of these figures can be found on the home page of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ultimart.com\/\">www.ultimart.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">All you have to do to get your grubby mitts on these rare figures is vote for your favorite dealer that currently appears on www.ultimart.com. You can base your decision on range of stock and prices for example.<\/p>\n<p>Simple. Closing date for all entries is 12 noon Wednesday 15th March 2001.<\/p>\n<p>Send your contact details and the name of the chosen dealer (or code, such as RED for Red Pumpkin) to<a href=\"mailto:competition@ultimart.com\">competition@ultimart.com<\/a>\u00a0and you will be entered into this fabulous draw!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">For the full rules and regulations of the competition, please refer to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.ultimart.com\/competition-frames.html\">www.ultimart.com\/competition-frames.html<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983555019,68520,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>ADC Giveaway<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 12:43 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From ADC:<br \/>\n&#8220;To help celebrate the opening of the new and improved ADC forums we are having a make your own posticon contest. The winner of the contest will have their choice of the following prizes. A Star Wars Eopie w\/Qui-Gon Jinn, Transformers 2000 Brave Maximus, G.I.Joe 2001 A.W.E Striker, DC Super Hero&#8217;s Figures Superman and Shazam, a set of Classic Spider-Man wave 1 figures, Star Trek Amok Time Cinema Scene, or a set of MOTU Re-Release figures that includes HE-MAN &amp; Skeletor. For all the details on how you can enter to win check us out at<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.americandreamcomics.com\/\">www.AmericanDreamComics.com<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983554868,57470,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Kaadu Borrowed?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 2, 2001 | 12:41 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Ben sent in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/collectibles.echostation.com\/imagebin\/highlander.jpg\">this interesting scan<\/a>\u00a0of a creature from the line of Highlander toys. The magazine scan is from Tomart&#8217;s AFD #29, p58 &#8211; from 1996. As Ben points out, this creature bears a stunning resemblance to the Kaadu which Lucasfilm used in Episode One in 1999. Coincidence? Is this where Lucas&#8217; inspiration came from? Or maybe it&#8217;s something else. In any case, it&#8217;s an interesting comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983484579,22112,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>SW Fan Club Hit by Earthquake<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 1, 2001 | 5:09 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brian@yakface.com\">Brian<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.theforce.net\/\">TheForce.net<\/a>\u00a0is reporting the SW Fan Club at WOTC was damaged in the earthquake yesterday and the phone lines are currently down. No word on when things will be back to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983483921,66585,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Sith Lords + Free Gift<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 1, 2001 | 4:58 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From ActionFigureXPress.com:<br \/>\n&#8220;We have a few of the 12&#8221; Sith Lords discounted at $39.95 plus FREE toy with every purchase.<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/www.actionfigurexpress.com\/actionfigurexpress\/starwar12ind.htm\">http:\/\/www.actionfigurexpress.com\/actionfigurexpress\/starwar12ind.htm<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983482925,33272,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>Opee Diorama<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 1, 2001 | 4:42 PM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:greg@yakface.com\">Greg<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">ACPin has posted a new diorama, featuring an Opee hunting for its prey &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/acpin.homestead.com\/home.html\">check it out!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"1\" width=\"95%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newsitem983456579,40917,\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><b>David Prowse Update<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">March 1, 2001 | 9:22 AM EST |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hfsolo@yakface.com\">Mark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010721055640\/http:\/\/pub10.ezboard.com\/byaksforum\">Talk About This Post<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\">From The Force.net<\/p>\n<p>This is an update on Dave Prowse&#8217;s condition after being hospitalized.<\/p>\n<p>His spokesman, Phil Day, said: &#8220;The paralysis he had has now spread to his back so it Is not looking good at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They don&#8217;t think it is a stroke, and it might be something to do with the blood. He said to me &#8216;I&#8217;ve no idea what is wrong with me &#8211; people haven&#8217;t been able to tell me&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Prowse, whose family runs a gym, had been walking with a stick after an operation two years ago left him with one leg shorter than the other.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He can still move his legs but he has not been able to walk because he can&#8217;t apply any pressure on the walking stick,&#8221; said Mr Day. &#8220;He is still a very sick man.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thats BomBAD!!! March 30, 2001 | 7:38 AM EST |\u00a0Mark\u00a0|\u00a0Talk About This Post Do you have your Playstation2? If so and you want to be one of the first to get Bombad Racing you can now pre-order it at the\u00a0Lucas Arts Online Store. 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