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Targeting New Figures<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 31, 2003 | 9:40 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This report just in from Yak Reader Rob:<\/p>\n

“San Diego Target stores are starting to hit with the
\nnew wave of figures. This morning I scored with 7 new
\nfigures: Eeth Koth (repackaged), Teebo (repackaged),
\nImperial Officer (brown hair, repackaged), Tusken
\nRaider (Camp Ambush), SP-4 & JN-66, Padme Amidala
\n(Factory Escape), Rebel Trooper (repackaged).”<\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 31, 2003 | 9:32 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Count Dooku Lightsaber, Captain America, The Simpsons<\/p>\n

***Count Dooku Lightsaber Replica***<\/p>\n

The Count Dooku Lightsaber Replica (Item# MRSW105, $298.99)http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=MRSW105,<\/a>\u00a0Collector’s Edition. Limited to 3,500 pieces Worldwide. Recreated from original Lucasfilm archival materials, including a direct study of the original filming prop, this replica is authentic and accurate to the lightsaber seen on-screen in “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.” Of note is the unique curved shape of this replica, a stark contrast to previously known lightsabers. Constructed from durable machined and die-cast metal components, each replica is hand-assembled and finished.<\/p>\n

***Captain America’s Shield – Available For A Limited Time!***<\/p>\n

The Captain America’s Shield (Item# FX19651, $299.99)http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=FX19651<\/a>\u00a0sells out as quickly as it comes into stock. If you’ve been waiting to get this amazing replica of Captain America’s shield for your collection, now’s the time. Measures approximately 27 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n

***Simpsons Bowl-A-Rama Game!***<\/p>\n

Head down to Barney’s Bowl-A-Rama and knock some pins around! This tin Simpsons Bowl-A-Rama Game (Item# RC802, $34.99)http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=RC802<\/a>\u00a0features Homer, dressed in his fashionable bowling uniform, and includes a bowling ball and pins. The bowling lane features Pin Pals graphics, gutters and returns. In his bowling stance, Homer can be moved left or right to get that perfect aim. His arm catches on a release lever and when released, his arm swings forward, launching the blowing ball (marble) towards the pins at the end of the lane.<\/p>\n

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Paizo Publishing(SW Insider) wants to hear from you!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 31, 2003 | 6:06 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Take a few minutes to fill out their survey on the latest issue of Star Wars Insider #65. It’s nice that they want to hear from us!\u00a0Paizo<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Toys R Us to cut 700 Management jobs<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 31, 2003 | 9:34 AM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toys’R’Us Cuts700 Store Manager Jobs to Up Floor Help<\/p>\n

PARAMAS, NJ– Toys R Us Inc. seeking to put moer sales associates on its floors, will cut 700 store management and supervisory positions, or less than 2% of it’s U.S. workforce.<\/p>\n

In a prepared statement Thursday, the toy retailer said the reallocation of labor will occur in about 400 if its 686 U.S.stores.<\/p>\n

The company says the new plan will enable it to reinvest more management-labor expense back into sales associate hours in the stores.<\/p>\n

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D&S Toys Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 31, 2003 | 8:55 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from D&S Toys:<\/p>\n

You are being sent this email because you have done business with our
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www.dnstoys.com
\nNew Items: – Go to the website for prices and other new items…<\/p>\n

New Obi-Wan Acklay Battle & Darth Tryanus Geonosis Figures – In Stock
\nLamu Su, Barris Offee, Twilek – Pre-order
\nImperial Officer – New Head, Library Droids, etc..
\nDeluxe Force Power Anakin & Flying Jango Deluxe – Pre-Order<\/p>\n

New Tie Bomber in stock!
\nAcklay – Back in Stock!
\nPre-Order for Wave 4 SW Action Fleet
\nAll Action Fleet Waves in stock…<\/p>\n

12″ Zuckuss, Imperial Officer & Dengar
\nJedi Electronic Lightsabers
\nDeluxe Yoda, C-3PO, Clone Trooper, Genosian and Anakin
\nTie Bomber, B-Wing & Tie Interceptor – Back in Stock!<\/p>\n

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Hasbro’s Star Wars Licenses Extended 10 Years<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 30, 2003 | 9:31 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro has reached an agreement with Lucasfilm extending their license to produce Star Wars toys for another 10 years… until 2018!!! It certainly makes you wonder what, if anything, Lucas has planned beyond Episode III.<\/p>\n

Here’s the full newsrelease:<\/p>\n

PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 30,
\n2003–Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) announced today that its
\nlicense with Lucas Licensing Ltd., for the manufacture
\nand distribution of Star Wars toys and games, has been
\nextended for an additional ten years.
\n“We are delighted to extend our long-term
\nrelationship with Lucas,” said Alan G. Hassenfeld,
\nHasbro’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This
\nextension provides us with a real economic benefit by
\nallowing us to continue to build and expand on the
\nsuccess of this franchise property for many years to
\ncome.”
\n“Lucas and Hasbro have always viewed Star Wars as a
\nlong-term proposition. This extension truly gives us
\nthe opportunity to plan far into the future for the
\nbenefit of all the fans who have followed the saga for
\nthe last 27 years,” said Howard Roffman, President of
\nLucas Licensing. “Hasbro is unmatched in the boys
\naction arena, and we are confident that their future
\nwork on Star Wars toys and games will continue the
\ntradition of excellence they have established.”
\nUnder the terms of the extension, the agreement is
\nexpected to run through 2018. The minimum guarantee
\npayable to Lucas has also been reduced by $85 million.
\n“Based on the restructuring of these agreements, we
\ndo not expect any current or future impairment charge
\nrelated to Star Wars,” said David Hargreaves, Hasbro’s
\nChief Financial Officer. “Lucas has shown they are a
\ntrue partner of Hasbro.”
\nIn a separate agreement, Hasbro extended by ten
\nyears the terms of the warrants it previously granted
\nto Lucas Licensing Ltd. and Lucasfilm Ltd. The warrants
\nprovide for the purchase of an aggregate of 15,750,000
\nshares of Hasbro common stock. This agreement further
\nprovides Hasbro with an option running through October
\n13, 2016, to purchase these warrants from Lucas for an
\naggregate purchase price of either $200 million in
\ncash, or $220 million in Hasbro common stock, such
\nstock being valued at the time of exercise of the
\noption. In addition, the agreement provides Lucas with
\nan option during the next five years to sell all of
\nthese warrants to Hasbro for a price to be paid at
\nHasbro’s election of either $100 million in cash or
\n$110 million in Hasbro common stock, such stock being
\nvalued at the time of exercise of the option.
\nThe agreement with Lucas Licensing Ltd., continues
\nto give Hasbro exclusive worldwide rights to core
\naction figures, vehicles and games, electronic
\nhand-held games, die cast vehicles and creative play
\nproducts.
\nHasbro will announce its fourth quarter and full
\nyear 2002 results on Thursday, February 13, 2003 and
\nwill be hosting a webcast of the conference call at
\n9:00 a.m. EST.
\nHasbro is a worldwide leader in children’s and
\nfamily leisure time entertainment products and
\nservices, including the design, manufacture and
\nmarketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to
\nhigh-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its
\nPLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS,
\nTIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products
\nprovide the highest quality and most recognizable play
\nexperiences in the world.
\nLucas Licensing Ltd. manages all the domestic and
\ninternational merchandising activities of the Star Wars
\nand Indiana Jones properties. Star Wars is the most
\nsuccessful film-based merchandising program in history.
\nThe Star Wars licensing program is renowned for its
\nattention to product detail and quality in the fields
\nof publishing, toys, games, collectibles, apparel and
\nhome furnishings.<\/p>\n

Certain statements contained in this release
\ncontain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
\nof the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
\n1995. These statements may be identified by the use of
\nforward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate”,
\n“believe”, “could”, “expect”, “intend”, “look forward”,
\n“may”, “planned”, “potential”, “should”, “will” and
\n“would”. Such forward-looking statements are inherently
\nsubject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
\nHasbro, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) actual actions or
\nresults may differ materially from those expected or
\nanticipated in the forward-looking statements. Specific
\nfactors that might cause such a difference include, but
\nare not limited to: the Company’s ability to
\nmanufacture, source and ship new and continuing
\nproducts on a timely basis and the acceptance of those
\nproducts by customers and consumers at prices that will
\nbe sufficient to profitably recover development,
\nmanufacturing, marketing, royalty and other costs of
\nproducts; economic conditions, including the retail
\nmarket, higher fuel prices, currency fluctuations and
\ngovernment regulation and other actions in the various
\nmarkets in which the Company operates throughout the
\nworld; the inventory policies of retailers, including
\nthe concentration of the Company’s revenues in the
\nsecond half and fourth quarter of the year, together
\nwith increased reliance by retailers on quick response
\ninventory management techniques, which increases the
\nrisk of underproduction of popular items, overproduction of
\nless popular items and failure to achieve tight and
\ncompressed shipping schedules; work stoppages,
\nslowdowns or strikes, which may impact the Company’s
\nability to manufacture or deliver product, the
\nbankruptcy or other lack of success of one of the
\nCompany’s significant retailers which could negatively
\nimpact the Company’s revenues or bad debt exposure; the
\nimpact of competition on revenues, margins and other
\naspects of the Company’s business, including the
\nability to secure, maintain and renew popular licenses
\nand the ability to attract and retain talented
\nemployees in a competitive environment; market
\nconditions, third party actions or approvals and the
\nimpact of competition that could delay or increase the
\ncost of implementation of the Company’s consolidation
\nprograms or alter the Company’s actions and reduce
\nactual results; the risk that anticipated benefits of
\nacquisitions may not occur or be delayed or reduced in
\ntheir realization; and other risks and uncertainties as
\nmay be detailed from time to time in the Company’s
\npublic announcements and SEC filings. The Company
\nundertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the
\nforward-looking statements contained in this release or
\nto update them to reflect events or circumstances
\noccurring after the date of this release.
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Ultaramas Shipping Free!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 30, 2003 | 9:17 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ultarama Celebrates Toy Fair With Free Shipping Through February 16th!<\/p>\n

EDISON, NJ–Jan. 30, 2003\u2014Collectible Display Systems, Inc. today announced it is celebrating the arrival of Toy Fair by offering free shipping within the Continental U.S. on all www.ultarama.com purchases through February 16th. Simply enter your order and, when it is processed, your free shipping will be applied. Also, keep your eyes open for our new sci-fi, military, and super action hero background scenes, which we plan to have available for the March 22nd East Coast Hobby Show!<\/p>\n

The Ultarama is a complete action figure display system that is both flexible and customizable. With the use of the Ultarama\u2019s\uf0e4 molded plastic platforms that contain 80 pre-molded peg holes and its proprietary pegging system, collectors can display their collections in three totally unique ways: stacked two levels high in the shape of a semicircle, clipped back-to-back in the shape of a circle, or configured as two separate and complete one level displays. With the purchase of additional Ultaramas, collectors can build their display many stories high! The Ultarama also includes four unique 8 X 10 background scenes, 48 pegs for 3 3\/4″ figures, and 24 pegs for 6″ figures. The 6″ pegs also fit most 4 3\/4″ figures and most vintage 3 3\/4″ figures.<\/p>\n

The Ultarama is available for immediate shipping and can be ordered from the Ultarama web site at www.ultarama.com or by calling 1-212-634-3660.<\/p>\n

Collectible Display Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of proprietary display systems that provide visually enhancing environments for displaying collectible action figures. Both internationally and in the U.S., its fully patented and modularly designed Ultarama; action figure display system provides the highest quality display experience in the world. For additional information, please visit the Ultarama; web site at www.ultarama.com.
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12″ Han Solo, At St Driver, and Lando Skiff hit eBay<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 30, 2003 | 8:40 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out these auctions for pics of the next wave of 12″ figures on the way soon….<\/p>\n

12″ Han Solo
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12″ AT ST Driver
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12″ Lando Skiff Guard
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Same seller is offering Sandtrooper army builder set
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Master Replica’s Spring 2003 Preview<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 30, 2003 | 7:37 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Head on over to\u00a0Master Replicas<\/a>\u00a0to check out some of the upcoming pieces! A Darth Maul Lightsaber(limited and signature editions), and a new Jedi training remote. The Maul saber’s release date is February 13th. “Give the Force for this Valentines Day, nothing says love like a Lightsaber”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Auction Cruisin’ : Life Size Darth Vader<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 29, 2003 | 10:05 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ever wanted your very own Sith Lord? Here’s your chance! A 7 foot tall replica of our favorite man in black. The same seller is also offering a life size Stormtrooper replica. Take a peek!
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Speeders Ahead<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 29, 2003 | 8:53 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro has updated their\u00a0Star Wars webpage<\/a>\u00a0with photos of the action fleet Anakin and Zam Wessell’s Coruscant Speeders as well as the Commerce Guild Spider Droid.\u00a0Click here for more.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 28, 2003 | 10:05 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from\u00a0Entertainment Earth<\/a>:<\/p>\n

All New Star Wars Figures!<\/p>\n

***All New Star Wars Figures!***<\/p>\n

Star Wars Saga \/ Episode II – Attack of the Clones Collection 2 Figure Assortment, Wave 10 (Item# HS84861K, $79.99)http:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84861K.<\/a>\u00a0Includes 12 action figures: 2x Tusken Raider – Tatooine Camp Ambush (NEW), 2x Padme Amidala – Droid Factory Chase (NEW), 1x SP-4 & JN-66 – Research Droids (NEW), 2x Rebel Trooper – Tantive IV Defender (NEW), 1x Imperial Officer, 2x Eeth Koth – Jedi Master and 2x Teebo.<\/p>\n

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Sale, Sale, Sale…<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 28, 2003 | 10:03 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\"KBtoys.com\"<\/a><\/span><\/center>
\nKB is at it again, check out some of these deals….
\nJedi Starfighter w\/ Obi Wan (Exclusive) $19.99
\nClone Trooper Republic Gunship $19.97 (clone Tropper Pilot is also in stock for $4.99)
\nR2-D2 Interactive $69.97
\nJango Fett’s Slave I $21.99
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Free Lego Tie Fighters Are Back!!!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 27, 2003 | 9:48 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Official Site<\/a>\u00a0is giving away the Lego mini-Tie Fighters again. The number is limited, so be sure to\u00a0click over there now!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Auction Crusin’: Lifesize Sebulba Replica<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 27, 2003 | 8:39 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that collect(or have room for) lifesize pieces, check out this fabulous lifesize Sebulba replica. Seller even offers free shipping in Continental U.S.!! Even those not interested in bidding, take a moment to admire this piece. Only a few hours left to bid…
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2003 Product Line News<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 27, 2003 | 9:00 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

UK Toyfair information over at\u00a0Action Figure.com<\/a>!!! There’s lots of information about the 2003 line in the press packet they’ve posted including:<\/p>\n

Confirmation of the Jedi Council and Geonosian War Room Scene packs, both of which will have 2 NEW figures!<\/p>\n

Anakin’s Modified Fighter (This should be a Jedi Star Fighter, hopefully with the hyperdrive ring)<\/p>\n

Trade Federation Clone Wars Tank<\/p>\n

Clone Wars Republic Gunship which “has the same amazing firepower” sounds like a repaint.<\/p>\n

Clone Wars Multipacks<\/p>\n

The fully operational R2 is back for 2003<\/p>\n

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Dooku’s Speeder Photos<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 26, 2003 | 11:41 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The droids over at\u00a0Artoosnews<\/a>\u00a0have just posted detailed photos of Count Dooku Speeder which is due for release from Hasbro in the near future.\u00a0Click here to check them out.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Figures Hitting Wal-Mart<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 25, 2003 | 7:57 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This report just in from Yak Reader Jerec350:<\/p>\n

“Last night at Wal-Mart in Augusta GA I was able to find:<\/p>\n

Obi-Wan Kenobi – Acklay Battle
\nDarth Tyranus – Geonosis Escape<\/p>\n

Only 1 of each though. Someone got to the case before me.”<\/p>\n

UPDATE:<\/p>\n

We are also getting reports of these appearing at other Wal-Marts and Targets across the country. In addition the Jedi Library droids, Factory Chase Padme, and Tusken Ambush are also hitting Targets!<\/p>\n

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The Birth Of Star Wars EU<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 24, 2003 | 9:25 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Shortly after Star Wars left the silver screen in the late 70s, the world we now know as the Expanded Universe began with a book called Splinter of the Mind’s Eye.\u00a0The Official Site<\/a>\u00a0has added a new article about this book where EU began.Click here for the story.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Episode III Title…. Already<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 24, 2003 | 9:02 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Corona’s Coming Atractions<\/a>\u00a0has posted what they claim is the title for Episode III. According to them the title will be… well,\u00a0click here and go to the Star Wars link<\/a>\u00a0to check it out. For obvious, spoiler free reasons, we won’t post the title here, but it’s worth a look. (Even if this isn’t the “real” title, it’s as good as some of the “fan” suggestions for E2’s title!<\/p>\n

Thanks to the Trade Federation for finding the title.<\/p>\n

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If the above link doesn’t work, try this one.<\/a>\u00a0The site takes a few minutes to load.<\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 22, 2003 | 9:35 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from\u00a0Entertainment Earth<\/a>:<\/p>\n

12 inch Plo Koon
\nFully poseable with authentically styled outfit! The Plo Koon figure sports a magnificent head sculpt which captures the distinct likeness of the Jedi Master and features a previous generation G.I. Joe body and unique costume and lightsaber.
\nIn Stock Now!
\nItem Number: HS26787
\nPrice: $24.99
\nSee Star Wars Episode 2 Action Figures: 12 inch<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out their JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE! Over 200 Products On Sale at 50% Off or MORE!\u00a0Click Here For Details<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Deluxe Droids Are Here<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 22, 2003 | 8:41 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro has updated their\u00a0Star Wars page<\/a>\u00a0with photos of the two upcoming deluxe droid packs. One is the Spider Droid from Geonisis, the other is a Super Battle Droid builder set.\u00a0Click here to check them out.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clean Clones On The Way<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 21, 2003 | 11:34 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

It looks like we may be seeing a “clean” all-white Clone Trooper coming later this Spring.\u00a0Galactic Hunter’s<\/a>\u00a0sources at Hasbro have told them that this clean and shiny clone will be based on the “red” clone figure mold.\u00a0Click here for more.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Q and A 2003!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 21, 2003 | 11:32 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

To all, John has stopped in to help out the collectors with his first 2003 redition of his\u00a0QNA<\/a>, so head on over and read it. And remember, send John any questions you might have…. I am thinking of nicknaming the QNA “Dear John…”<\/span><\/p>\n

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12″ Leia Endor Photo<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 21, 2003 | 9:23 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A very early photo of the upcoming Target Exclusive 12″ Leia on Speederbike (without her speeder) has surfaced on\u00a0The Private Universe.<\/a>\u00a0Click here to check it out.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2003 Product Guide<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 20, 2003 | 11:16 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve added a new feature to Yakface.com to help build your collection. On the right side of our page, we now have a link to the 2003 product list. The list includes all of the product that we’ve heard about for 2003. Remember the list includes both officially announced toys, and those which have been reported from a number of sources as likely. In addition to providing you with a product list, we will be updating it regularly. As soon as pictures surface of an item, we’ll link you to them on the 2003 product list. We’ll also add an asterisk to the left of each item as it is released at retail.\u00a0Click here to check it out!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hasbro Vehicles May Be Landing This Spring<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 20, 2003 | 9:09 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Private Universe<\/a>\u00a0has updated with the 411 on the upcoming Naboo Fighter with Padme figure, Tie Fighter withpPilot, 12″ Leia on Speeder Bike, and Kotobukiya Star Wars Obi-Wan Vinyl Figure. All of these are lisetd in the newest United Kingdom Diamond Comics catalog, and list for releases in April, April\/May (for both the Tie Fighter and 12″ Leia), and February respectively.<\/p>\n

Assuming the US releases are similar we may be seeing these items very soon. The Tie Fighter with pilot is scheduled to be a KB Toys exclusive, and the 12″ Leia on Speeder Bike is a Target Exclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Star Wars Valentines<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 20, 2003 | 8:55 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stores have made the swap from Christmas to Valentines, and along with the change the 2003 Star Wars Valentines are hitting the shelves.\u00a0Click here for pics of the Valentines and more.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Imperial Shuttles Now Arriving At Disney World Stores<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 20, 2003 | 1:36 PM EST |\u00a0Sharon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I just got a call from one of my Disney friends, and the Shuttle has landed at the Hasbro\/Disney store in Orlando, and at Tatooine Traders at MGM Studios.(I will not be able to pick these up for anyone, please don’t ask.) No word on how many arrived, but start watching your credit card statements, they should be close to shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Results Are In!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 20, 2003 | 12:57 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

And we really do mean results (plurual) in the Hasbro Star Wars Fan’s Choice poll. Here’s the final standings:<\/p>\n

Captain Antilles : 25.55 %
\nGen. Jan Dodonna : 25.50 %
\nSenator Yarua (Kashyyyk Senator) : 24.67 %
\nBen Quadinaros (Pod Racer) : 12.68 %
\nRab\u00e9 : 11.60 %<\/p>\n

Hasbro reports that there were only 9 votes separating Captain Antilles and General Jan Dodonna. As a result they have decided to produce both of them for late Spring 2004.\u00a0Click here to read the whole story.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Action Fleet Images Added To Toyguide<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 19, 2003 | 9:21 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve updated our toyguide with boxed images of the upcoming Action FleetRepublic Gunship<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0Spider Droid<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0Anakin’s Speeder<\/a>\u00a0, and\u00a0Zam Wesell’s Speeder<\/a>. Just click on each item to see the images.<\/span><\/p>\n

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12″ Plo Koon review!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 19, 2003 | 5:01 PM EST |\u00a0Michael<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

He’s bad, he’s ugly…but is he bad and ugly enough to be good? Check out the complete review of the new 12″ Plo Koon\u00a0here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clone Pilot In Stock At KB.com<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 19, 2003 | 12:44 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Dvalen wrote in to let us know that the Clone Trooper Pilot is in stock at KB Toys.com.\u00a0Click here to order.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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TARGETing Clearance Sales<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 9:00 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This Target shopping reort just in from Yak Reader BOrama:<\/p>\n

An extraordinary shopping spree to say the least.<\/p>\n

What I found:
\nGeonosis Arena $9.72
\nJedi Knight Action Set $3.28
\nA New Hope Mos Eisley Encounter & Tatooine Droid Hunter Action Fleet $1.48 ea
\nAttack of the Clones Jedi Dex $4.38<\/p>\n

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You’ve Got To Take A Look At This Gam<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 8:56 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pete over at\u00a0The Private Universe<\/a>\u00a0has scored the first photos of the upcoming 12″ Gamorrean Guard. This bad boy has been reported to be a KBToys exclusive for this year.\u00a0Check out the photo here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wal-Mart Clearances<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 8:45 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Some Wal-Mart Stores are clearancing their stock of Star Wars 12″ figures, up through the Dooku\/Superbattle Droid wave for $10.00. They are also clearancing Anakin and Zam’s speeders for $7.50 (these are the original version from last year without a pack-in figure, NOT the re-releases with a figure which are due later this year). POTJ figures are also seeing clearance for $3.00— a great price for snagging some army builders— need another squad of Bespin guards anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Store Report: Family Dollar Stores Have StarWars.<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 4:42 PM EST |\u00a0David<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hello, David here.
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Boxed Anakin Speeder and Dooku Speeder Photos<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 12:53 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve finally seen production versions of both the Anakin Speeder and Dooku Speeder sets due out later this year. For the photos\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0to see them over at Galactic Hunter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Ebook Preview At Star Wars.com<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 12:46 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Offical Site<\/a>\u00a0has added a brief preview of the newest Star Wars Ebook. This one will go on sale shortly before Tatooine Ghost, the next hardcover. Like the title suggests the hardcover will take place largely on Tatooine, while the new Ebook, Forest Apart, by Troy Denning, will take place largely on Chewie’s homeworld of Kashyyyk and Coruscant.\u00a0Click here for more.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Latest Numbers<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 18, 2003 | 12:34 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the latest on the Hasbro Star Wars Fan’s Choice Poll…<\/p>\n

Gen. Jan Dodonna : 26 %
\nCaptain Antilles : 26 %
\nSenator Yarua (Kashyyyk Senator) : 25 %
\nBen Quadinaros (Pod Racer) : 13 %
\nRab\u00e9 : 12 %<\/p>\n

UPDATE: Yak Reader Steve pointeed out that 26+26+25+13+12=102. Hopefully Hasbro will correct the percentages soon.<\/p>\n

This one’s gonna be close! Remember the polls close the 20th so VOTE NOW if you haven’t yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEGO’s Available…<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 17, 2003 | 1:45 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few links for you to find the new LEGO’s.
\nLego Tiebomber (4479)<\/a>
\nLego T-6 Skyhopper (4477)<\/a>
\nLego Jabba’s Prize (4476)<\/a>
\nLego Jabba’s Message (4475)<\/a>
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There Is Another Trilogy… Maybe<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 15, 2003 | 8:10 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Long time Star Wars fans will remember long, long ago (as in the late 1970s) that George Lucas said he envisioned Star Wars as a series of 9 movies— three trilogies, and that he had started with the middle trilogy. (Remember this was long before A New Hope or Episode 4 were “official names” of the “first” Star Wars.<\/p>\n

Around the time work began on Episode 1, The Phantom Menace, the Flanneled One announced that he felt the epic would be complete with two trilogies (the prequels and the original trilogy).<\/p>\n

The Trade Federaton<\/a>\u00a0has pointed out an interview with George Lucas on Fox News which is posted over at\u00a0Ain’t It Cool News<\/a>. In the story, Mr. Lucas talks about Star Wars consisting of 9 movies!!! As to if or when we’ll really get to see Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, who knows.\u00a0Click here to read the story.<\/a><\/p>\n

UPDATE: Yak Reader Kevin from Snowtroopers.ca sent this in:<\/p>\n

“Update: LucasFilm was contacted for a comment about the mention of 9 movies and a LucasFilm Spokesperson had this to say:<\/p>\n

“As many fans are already aware of, there are going to be just 6 movies. Unfortunately, George was misquoted in the interview about number of movies in the Star Wars series. Currently LucasFilm is in preproduction for Episode 3, the last Star Wars movie.” Seen this on theforce.net”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Imperial Shuttle Flight Plans<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 15, 2003 | 8:01 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve been getting reports from Yak Readers that FAO is sending out a new wave of post cards about the Imperial Shuttle. These cards report that the Shuttles will be shipping January 16!<\/p>\n

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New Padawan 2 Packs At Hasbro<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 15, 2003 | 7:58 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro has update their\u00a0Star Wars page<\/a>\u00a0with more new figures for 2003. This time there are photos of the two padawan two packs from the Bear Clan.\u00a0Click here to see the photos!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Walmart.com Sales<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 15, 2003 | 7:00 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Now on sale at\u00a0Walmart.com<\/a>\u00a0you will find…
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FAO Stores Calling Customers To Confirm Shuttles<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 14, 2003 | 9:29 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Kansas City FAO store was calling customers today, who had reserved Shuttles with them to confirm the orders. They are expecting the shuttles to be in stock by the end of the month. More as we get it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clearance Sales Update<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 14, 2003 | 8:45 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Scott reports:<\/p>\n

Worthwhile bargains in south-east\/lower Michigan! I have been coming across some great sale\/clearance item in my area: Flint\/Pontiac\/Lapeer . At the Meijer stores: Republic gunship $19.99, Arena playset $25.99, Deluxe figures(Nexu,etc) $6.99. Also at KB toys: 4-pack exclusives\/figure sets $9.99, Obi-Wan’s Starfighter with figure $15.99, 25th Anniversary New Hope sets (Luke\/Leia, Han\/Chewbacca) $4.99. These items varied by store, but are definitely worth a search for if you don’t have them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wal-Mart Saga Sightings<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 14, 2003 | 8:42 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Steve D. sent in this report:<\/p>\n

“I was at my Bolingbrook IL Walmart and found the new\/old Tie bomber redeco..Its in a neat saga blue window box and its $28.34. They had a case of 6 of these. I havent read on your website that these were coming out. I dont know if the Snowspeeder is coming in a redeco box. Also new deluxe figures were there as well as some Ephont Mons. Happy hunting.”<\/p>\n

While Hasbro announced that the POTJ Tie Bomber would be rereleased in Saga packaging, no plans have been announced to rerelease the POTJ Snow Speeder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 14, 2003 | 8:39 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from Entertainment Earth:<\/p>\n

Customers can now pre-order these new Hasbro items at Entertainment
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Rebel Blockade Troop Builder (Item# HS26816, $17.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS26816<\/a><\/p>\n

Endor Soldier Troop Builder (Item# HS26761, $17.99)
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Yoda Lightsaber (Item# HS84961, $27.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84961<\/a>
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Clones Troop Builder Information<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 13, 2003 | 9:54 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Trade Federation’s<\/a>\u00a0spies have come through with all the details on the rumored Clone Trooper, Troop Builer set. Their sources say that the clones will come from the “Preview” clone mold and will probably be “clean” troopers, as opposed to the “dirty” preview troopers we received previously.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Need A Squad Of Rebel Troopers?<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 13, 2003 | 9:51 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Entertainment Earth<\/a>\u00a0is now taking pre-orders for the Rebel Fleet Trooper, Troop Builder set for 17 bux and change! The troopers ship in the standard white “Fan Club” generic mailer, like the past troop builder sets.\u00a0Click here to place your order.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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FAO Files Chapter 11<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 13, 2003 | 9:46 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Steve pointed out\u00a0this article on CNN Money<\/a>\u00a0on FAO’s financial problems. It reports that FAO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. How this will affect the Shuttles, if at all, is still unknown. More as it comes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hallmark 2003 Star Wars Ornaments<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 9:48 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Girlofgod sent in this report on the 2003 Hallmark Star Wars line-up:<\/p>\n

“Classic C3-PO (presumably in gold)
\nYoda with Lightsaber (oooooo! how cool!)
\nPadme Amidala (Attack of the Clones, no description on which costume though)CLONES! (a double pack of miniature ornaments)and the ship this year is described to me as: The Classic “TIE Fighter with the flat white wings from Star Wars”
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Star Construx Update<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 8:56 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Markus over at\u00a0Star Construx<\/a>\u00a0their site with new \u201c360 degree turns\u201d of 30 custom made figures. New custom figures made by Harald Fl\u00fcgge and a new diorama from Lars Intemann.\u00a0Click here to check them out.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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K-Mart Star Wars Sale<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 8:49 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

K-Mart is running a buy one, get one half-off sale on ALL Star Wars items. Hurry the sale ends tomorrow (January 13, 2003)!<\/span><\/p>\n

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More Shuttle Reports<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 8:47 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Craig sent in this report:<\/p>\n

“Hello. With all the news going around the web about the FAO Imperial Shuttle. I thought I would let you know something I found out about my order. I placed my order a couple months ago to the catalogue by phone dept. Just last week I called up to find out the status of my order. I was told my 10% off coupon that I, and many others used had been removed by the computer for some reason. They told me this happened right as the new year began. So you may want to implore those who have used the 10% off coupon to check their orders. Luckily they put the 10% discount back on for me. That’s a $12.00 savings! Plus I was told their new expected date of arrival for the shuttles in their warehouse was Jan. 26th. But I’m sure that could change.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fan Club Membership Kits Arriving<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 12:05 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Good news for everyone who renewed their Fan Club membership for two years last year. You will still get the membership kit this year without renewing again (as your membership is still current for 2003)!!! The membership kits are very similar to those of past years, however they have added a “Bantha Tracks” patch and a mini standee with Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Yoda to the usual assortment of post cards from Star Wars worlds, stickers, and welcome letters from the Fan Club and The Flanneled One himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A-Wing Boxed Prototype And Color Yavin Tech Accessory Pack<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 12, 2003 | 12:01 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pete over at\u00a0The Private Universe<\/a>\u00a0has posted some photos of the upcoming green A-Wing. The paint job on the green A-Wing looks beautiful. It appears to come with a new A-Wing Pilot. The figure in the mock-up box appears to be a new sculpt, although the helment on it looks a little rough.<\/p>\n

If you like ladders for your rebel hanger, then the Yavin Tech accessory pack is definitely for you.\u00a0Click here for the photos!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Winner Is…<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 11, 2003 | 11:52 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The winner of our free\u00a0Ultarama<\/a>\u00a0drawing is Van-Troi Perozo. Be sure to send us your entry\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for the next drawing in 2 weeks! Remember to be eligible to win, your entry must inclue your full name AND your address. Good Luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shuttle Update<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 11, 2003 | 11:41 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve gotten LOTS more E-mail about the FAO Imperial Shuttle. Here’s a few with updates on it:<\/p>\n

Yak Reader Kevin wrote:<\/p>\n

“To all the readers that want to know the final answer to the shuttle preorders I have found out as of yesterday when I called 1-800-426-toys.They have received them in their
\nwarehouse and many,many more than they expected.This is probably why it has taken so long for us to receive them
\nso that they had enough and for anyone that has forgotten one can get one now. Customer service told me they should ship no later than Monday, January 13.”<\/p>\n

From Yak Reader Drumspace:<\/p>\n

“Hi, I just got off the phone w\/ FAO customer service. I called to find out when the shuttles would be shipping out. To my surprise this is what the lady told me “we have not received our stock, and we are not sure when we will be receiving them.” (that wasn’t a surprise) what did surprise me was when she told me that ” there are 43 orders to still be filled, and that only 3000 will be shipped to FAO.” she proceeded to say that since I ordered mine online, or over the phone thru the 1-800 #, “I will be guaranteed a shuttle. the people that called the individual stores will not be guaranteed one.” I called the san fran store back in the spring and placed my name on a “list”, and since then I have changed my mailing address. I called back to change my mailing addy, to only find out that they no longer have a list, and they told me to contact the 1-800 # or order it online. Once I found that out, I reordered mine online on 12\/21\/02. And finally I asked “if 43 were needed to be ordered thru Hasbro for FAO to receive them, and if they didn’t reach the “3000” orders would FAO not receive them?” her answer was ” I am not allowed to comment on that” I asked her if she knew the answer, or wasn’t allowed to talk about it, and she said “I am not allowed to discuss it!” just thought id send you my news on the drama of the shuttle tydirian.”<\/p>\n

And from Darth Midion:<\/p>\n

“I received a call from the Las Vegas Fao Yesterday afternoon concerning my order. They needed to update my credit card information because they will receive them next week and I should receive it about 4 days after they get the shipment. So I hope this helps out some collectors. I did a call in order not internet. I ordered mine I think back in August of 2002.”<\/p>\n

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Calling all Questions!<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 10, 2003 | 11:33 PM EST |\u00a0Muse<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We’re working on the first update to the Yakface Q&A for 2003.<\/p>\n

If something has been puzzling you, send your question along to\u00a0me<\/a>\u00a0and I just might be able give you the answer… notice the word “might”. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n

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EIII Cast Update<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 10, 2003 | 9:39 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Official Site<\/a>\u00a0has updated with a story confirming news that most of us expected. Most of the cast from E2 will be returning in E3.\u00a0Click here for the story.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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FAO Shuttles Still Circling<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 10, 2003 | 9:33 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As you’ve probably been reading, we’ve been getting reports from readers that FAO stores across the country, as well as FAO’s catalog website, do not have the Imperial Shuttle in stock. Despite the fact that FAO sent out update cards to customers in December that they would be shipping out today, January 10th, they haven’t hit the warehouse, muchless shipped out to customers. Hopefully they will arrive soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Trilogy Returns To Akron Theater<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 10, 2003 | 8:54 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Shlump007 sent in this report:<\/p>\n

“Just wanted to let you know that the Akron Civic Theater in Ohio will be showing the Original Star Wars Trilogy this Sunday the 12th. It will start at 2:00p.m. Information can be found at www.akroncivic.com. Tickets are only $6 and are good for all 3 movies.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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This Time It’s The Empire Strikes Back<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 8, 2003 | 7:35 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro’s Star Wars page<\/a>\u00a0has updated with some more new images which we haven’t seen anywhere before. This time it’s Han Solo in Hoth Gear and Chewbaca Mynock Hunt. The Han Hoth includes a clip on mask and goggles, as well as the same sensor pack that came with K-3PO. He also appears to have a a holster which can hold his blaster, and Luke’s lightsaber. Chewie comes with a mynock which appears to be the same mold that was usedin the cinema scene, but has a much better paintjob. He appears to also come with the mask he had in the cinema scene and a bowcaster which “shoots” laserbolts similar to those we’ve seen with the new destroyer droid.\u00a0Click here for the photos.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 8, 2003 | 7:06 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from Entertainment Earth:<\/p>\n

“Happy New Year! Just wanted to let you know that we’ve expanded our Star Wars selection for our January Clearance Sale!<\/p>\n

Star Wars Classic:
\n\u00b7 Luke Skywalker Gunner Station (Item#: 69848) Price: $14.99 NOW ONLY $6.90!
\n\u00b7 C-3PO Mask (Item#: DP82013) Price: $34.99 NOW ONLY $9.90!
\n\u00b7 Nien Numb Mask (Item#: DP82015) Price: $29.99 NOW ONLY $14.90!
\n\u00b7 Gamorrean Guard Mask (Item#: DP82017) Price: $39.99 NOW ONLY $19.90!
\n\u00b7 Klaatu Mask (Item#: DP82018) Price: $29.99 NOW ONLY $14.90!<\/p>\n

Star Wars Episode 1:
\n\u00b7 E1 Small Scale Asst. 1 (Item#: 26227A)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$59.90!
\n\u00b7 Hidden Majesty Queen Amidala (Item#: 61776)Price: $19.99 NOW ONLY
\n$9.90!
\n\u00b7 Darth Maul Mask (Item#: DP82208) Price: $39.99 NOW ONLY $19.90!
\n\u00b7 Naboo Starfighter Helmet (Item#: DP82210)Price: $39.99 NOW ONLY
\n$19.90!
\n\u00b7 Sebulba Mask (Item#: DP82212) Price: $39.99 NOW ONLY $19.90!
\n\u00b7 Watto Mask (Item#: DP82213) Price: $39.99 NOW ONLY $19.90!
\n\u00b7 Ki-Adi-Mundi Mask (Item#: DP82214) Price: $59.99 NOW ONLY $29.90!
\n\u00b7 Rune Hakko Deluxe Mask (Item#: DP82220)Price: $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.90!
\n\u00b7 Jar Jar Binks Deluxe Mask (Item#: DP82302) Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY $59.90!<\/p>\n

Star Wars Episode 2:
\n\u00b7 SW EP2 Jedi Unleashed Game (Item#: HG40281)Price: $14.99 NOW ONLY
\n$6.90!
\n\u00b7 EII Collection 2 (Wave 1) (Item#: HS84861A)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$57.90!
\n\u00b7 EII Collection 2 (Wave 2) (Item#: HS84861B)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$57.90!
\n\u00b7 EII Collection 2 (Wave 3) (Item#: HS84861C)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$58.90!
\n\u00b7 EII Collection 2 (Wave 4) (Item#: HS84861D)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$57.90!
\n\u00b7 EII Collection 2 (Wave 6) (Item#: HS84861F)Price: $119.99 NOW ONLY
\n$57.90!
\n\u00b7 Jango Fett’s Slave 1 Vehicle (Item#: HS84873)Price: $34.99 NOW ONLY
\n$15.90!
\n\u00b7 Episode 2 Starter Deck (Item#: WZ17554) Price: $9.99 NOW ONLY $3.90!
\n\u00b7 Episode 2 Starter Deck Display (Item#: WZ17554A)Price: $39.99 NOW
\nONLY $19.90!<\/p>\n

Click here for the sale!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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12″ Leia w\/ Carbonite In Stock<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 8, 2003 | 11:39 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The TRU exclusive is now in stock at Amazon…
\n12″ Leia w\/ Carbonite<\/a>, if you collect the 12″ figures, head on over.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fan Club Membership Kits Arriving<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 6, 2003 | 10:56 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Robba the Hutt just let us know that he received his membership kit from the new Star Wars Fan Club program. If you’ve renewed lately, it’s time to start watching your mailbox!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Palpatine’s Office Diorama<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 6, 2003 | 9:01 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Frank over at\u00a0Niub Niub’s Universe<\/a>\u00a0has updated with his Palpatine Office Diorama. There are a number of different shots of this diorama which has to be seen to be believed.\u00a0Click here for more.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Silver R2 Sale News<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 6, 2003 | 8:55 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Several Yak Readers have written in with the 411 on the Silver R2 sales, here’s Yak Reader Neel’s report of the Emails we’ve received:<\/p>\n

“I was reading your report regarding the R2’s showing up for a penny at some TRUs. These are the remainder of the promotional figures that TRU was giving for star wars purchases a while back. Some cases were likely warehoused and are finally seeing the light of day. Because the promotion by TRU has passed and expired they no longer honor the “free R2 for 25 dollars in Star Wars purchase” but they still need to get rid of the stock of figures they have. Because the figure is intended as a giveaway for purchasers of star wars toys TRU had two options for these figures: Send them back to warehouses\/hasbro to be reused or destroyed (which would mean another shipping charge); or sell them for a nominal price to clear them out of their stock rooms. Because they were intended to be a giveaway TRU cannot sell them for full price (it would be illegal under the contract they signed with Hasbro) so they are selling them at .01 ( a nominal price) so that they can still track the purchases and get rid of the figures at the same time. Hence R2 is up for clearance price.”<\/p>\n

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New TRU Star Wars Return Policy<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 5, 2003 | 8:32 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Math4298 wrote in about a new policy on Star Wars returns at his local TRU. No word if it is local or national yet:<\/p>\n

“Hey, I saw your article about the silver R2’s showing back up, so I made a trip to Toys R Us this afternoon. They had printed signs around the star wars area stating they would no longer accept returns or exchanges on star wars products since they are collectables. A pretty good move on their part, since most everything they have is marked as clearance at other stores, but a departure from there standard policies to be sure. This was at a store in the twin cities, Minnesota.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Norwegian Yak Reader Site<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 5, 2003 | 1:54 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Now something for our Norwegian readers, Yak Reader Jon Harald Aspheim has just created a page highlighting his collection.\u00a0Here’s the link.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Silver R2s May Still Be Out There<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 4, 2003 | 12:29 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from Yak Reader Nomadscout:<\/p>\n

Had a pretty cool thing happen to me today:<\/p>\n

I stopped by the TRU in downtown NYC (Union Square). Nothing much new in the store, but I did find a single, badly mashed carded Silver R2 on the pegs (the figure was fine, and I needed one to open). I ran it through the scanner, and, naturally, it came up as a penny. I asked the employee nearby (who has helped me find some figs in the past) what the deal was. He said he was surprised this one found its way out onto the peg. He told me they had “tons” of silver R2s in the back and they hadn’t decided what to do with them yet. He told me to ask customer service, but he figured they wouldn’t sell it to me. So, I went down to the desk, the woman called the manager, and she told me I should take it to the register. Sure enough, it rang up for a penny. The silly thing is, I had no change and, neither did the cashier. So she had to hunt down the manager to get more coins so they could give my 99 cents back for my dollar. In any case, I snagged a Silver R2 for a penny.<\/p>\n

Update– Yak Reader Ray wrote in to report another find:<\/p>\n

“I noticed your post today about the 25th anniversary silver R2s being sold at TRU for only $0.01. I also found these at my local TRU last weekend in Manassas, VA and bought 2 of them (actually, they were in good condition, especially for 1 cent each). If memory serves, TRU does its inventory in January and begins to clean house after the holiday shopping season, which would explain why we’re starting to see these appear out of the back room at some TRUs.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Been To Your Mailbox Today?<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 2, 2003 | 11:15 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven’t you may want to go check. The newest edition of the Star Wars Insider has started arriving at fan’s doorsteps today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fan’s Choice Poll Update<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 2, 2003 | 8:33 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the latest numbers in the fan’s choice poll (as of 8:30 p.m. Eastern):<\/p>\n

Gen. Jan Dodonna : 31 %
\nCaptain Antilles : 23 %
\nSenator Yarua (Kashyyyk Senator) : 21 %
\nBen Quadinaros (Pod Racer) : 12 %
\nRab\u00e9 : 12 %<\/p>\n

As you can see there hasn’t been much movement in the numbers lately, but there’s still almst 3 weeks left!<\/p>\n

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Happy 2003 From Yakface.com<\/b><\/span>
\nJanuary 1, 2003 | 12:07 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy New Year and a joyous and prosperous 2003 to everyone from all of us here at Yakface.com!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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