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The Winner Is…<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 31, 2003 | 8:52 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to the winner of our free\u00a0Ultarama<\/a>\u00a0contest, Phil Schorr. Be sure to enter our next drawing for a free\u00a0Ultarama<\/a>\u00a0right here.<\/a>\u00a0Remember your entry should include not only your name, but also your address. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

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New review – Coleman Trebor<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 31, 2003 | 6:18 PM EST |\u00a0Michael<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The product of his mom and a drunken night with Barney, Coleman Trebor overcame his genes to become a great Jedi. But is he a great figure? Check out the review\u00a0here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lucas Gives Details on E3 and E7-9… 20+ Years Ago<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 31, 2003 | 12:41 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The following is an excerpt from Time Magazine’s May 23, 1983 edition (describing Lucas’ plans after Jedi had been completed. The “spoilers” spoilers about E1 and E2 are not “hidden”, however to stay spoiler free, details about E3 and E7-9 are hidden. Highlight to read the spolers:<\/span><\/p>\n

“He will also read and write, retreating to what Marcia [his wife] calls his “tree-house environment,” a little suite in a former carriage house a few steps away from the rest of their Victorian-style home in San Anselmo. There, near his Mickey Mouse phone, his Wookie pencil holder and his telescope, he has books on mythology, like Jose Campbell’s\u00a0The Hero with a Thousand Faces,<\/i>\u00a0and five three-ring notebooks, in which he has written notes on the history of\u00a0Star Wars,<\/i>past, present, and future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The films that record what went on in the beginning-if they are ever made- will be altogether different in look and tone from the existing trilogy, says Lucas. They will be more melodramatic, showing the political intrigue and Machiavelian plotting that led to the downfall of the once noble Republic. They will have only enough outward action to keep the plot moving. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the elderly Jedi was played by Alec Guinness in the\u00a0Star Wars\u00a0<\/i>series, and\u00a0Darth Vader will be seen as younger men, while Luke Skywalker may make a brief appearance as a baby in Episode III<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The sequels, the three movies that would follow\u00a0Jedi,<\/i>\u00a0are considerably vaguer. Their man theme will be the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong. There was never any doubt in the films already made; in those the lines were sharply drawn, comic-book-style. Luke, who will then be the age of Obi-Wan Kenobi is now, some place in his 60’s, will reappear and so will his friends, assuming that the creator decides to carry the epic further. Hamill and the others will get first crack at the roles-if they look old enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

The abundant fantasy on the screen is a mere sliver of Lucas’ imaginary universe. Behind any creature may be a little volume of fable or cultural anthropology. Chewbacca is a favorite of Lucas’, and he can go on and on about the Wookie tribe. They come from a damp jungle planet where they reside in tree houses and live to be 350 years old. The six-breasted females deliver their offspring in littlers. After an invasion by Imperial forces, which may be alluded to in the “prequel,” the Wookies were rounded up by slave traders and sold throughout the Empire. Chewy was rescued by Han Solo and installed as his copilot. Got that?”End Spoilers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Second Wave Of Screen Scenes Delayed?<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 31, 2003 | 11:40 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Antillesrogue just send in this report:<\/p>\n

“Amazon has cancelled the order I placed for the second wave of saga scenes claiming they can’t get them from of their sources. has anybody else had this happen?”<\/p>\n

This is the first report we’ve gotten, let us know if you’ve had the same experience\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who has written in to let us know they received the same message. Here’s a copy of what it appears Amazon is sending:<\/p>\n

“Greetings from Amazon.com.<\/p>\n

We are sorry to report that we will not be able to obtain the following
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“Star Wars Saga Scene Pack: Jedi Council 2”<\/p>\n

“Star Wars Saga Scene Pack: Geonosian War Room 2″<\/p>\n

Though we had expected to be able to send these items to you, we’ve
\nsince found that they are not available from any of our sources at
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\napologize for the inconvenience we have caused you.<\/p>\n

These unavailable items have been cancelled from your order.<\/p>\n

Your credit card will NOT BE CHARGED for these items because you only
\npay for items when we ship them to you.<\/p>\n

Your order is now closed.<\/p>\n

Please note: This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address
\nthat cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.<\/p>\n

Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com, and we hope to see you again.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Customer Service Department
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New Doug Chang Book<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 31, 2003 | 10:34 AM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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I ran across a really cool new book today that people who enjoy the “Art of Star Wars” Books should really enjoy. It is a new hardcover that was co-written by the Art Designer for Star Wars Episode I – Doug Chang.\u00a0Robota by Doug Chang<\/a>is about a world that is being taken over by the Robot population (sounds like a cross between The Matrix, Terminator, and Blade Runner from what I have read about it so far). Check out\u00a0Robota by Doug Chang<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n

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Pre-Order the New Lego X-Wing<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 30, 2003 | 1:19 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lego Shop at Home<\/a>\u00a0now has the new X-Wing (Dagobah version) available for Pre-Order. Cost is $49.99 and is expected to ship September 23rd.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Master Replicas FX Lightsabers<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 27, 2003 | 9:54 AM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In case you haven’t heard,\u00a0Master Replicas<\/a>\"\"\u00a0has announced two new FX Lightsabers. Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker FX Sabers are available for order now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Bunch of Episode III Spoilers<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 27, 2003 | 9:49 AM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, I’m trying to avoid hearing and seeing too much about Episode III (I’d like some of it to be a surprise!), but every now and then I can’t help but read some juicy little tidbits about the movie. I won’t post any of them here, but over at\u00a0The Force.Net<\/a>\u00a0they have a great Episode III section that includes a bunch of reports about some details of the last Star Wars movie. For example, you can learn a little more about Anakin’s transformation to Darth Vader, a character we haven’t seen since “A New Hope”, and even the colors of Anakin’s lightsabers. If you are trying to stay completely spoiler free – you have been warned.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deal on Lego Republic Gunship<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 27, 2003 | 9:43 AM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Want to save $40 on the\u00a0Lego Republic Gunship<\/a>? This was one of the really cool Lego items I have always wanted, but never was able to dish out $90 for it. Amazon\/Toys R Us has it on sale for $49.97. Here’s a link straight to the\u00a0Lego Republic Gunship<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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If You Think It Couldn’t Happen To You<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 26, 2003 | 9:02 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

“Thanks for posting the story about Hasbro\u2019s Toy Chest being open again. I don\u2019t check in on the Hasbro website as often as I should. Well, I checked in yesterday and was one of the winners! Not sure what comes in the \u2018up to $100 worth of merchandise\u2019 package picked out by Hasbro, but I\u2019ll be sure to let you know.”<\/p>\n

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The Force Is Back… In Me!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 26, 2003 | 4:12 PM EST |\u00a0Jair<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hello great Yakface community. For those who have no idea who I am, my name is Jair Monsanto, I was part of the Yakface News Team a couple of months ago. A lot of things happened that made me lose touch with the Force, but now I’m ready to strike back and give it all for you, the greatest fans in the World, the STAR WARS Fans!!!
\nI’ll continue where I left of, giving detailed information of each Vintage Action Figure (cards, year of release, etc.), and then move on to the POTF2 line and so on.<\/p>\n

For our Latin American readers, I’ll be more than glad to answer all of your questions in Spanish. Just e-mail me at\u00a0yavin4@intelnet.net.gt<\/a>.\u00a1Espero sus preguntas y comentarios!<\/p>\n

OK fellow collectors, May The Force Be With You!!! And good luck with everything that will be hitting shelves soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New LEGO X-Wing<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 26, 2003 | 9:52 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Over at\u00a0FBTB.net<\/a>, Tim has posted this nice looking set. Which includes the X-Wing from Dagobah, a new Luke, and Yoda’s Hut. Should retail for $49.99 and is due in early 2004.<\/p>\n

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20% off LEGO’s<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 26, 2003 | 9:47 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Over at\u00a0KBToys.com<\/a>\u00a0they are having a 20% off sale on LEGO’s, and they do have the Hailfire in stock as well as many others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Master Replicas Anakin Skywalker FX Light Saber<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 26, 2003 | 12:49 AM EST |\u00a0Joseph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you still need that Master Replicas Anakin Skywalker FX Light Saber?Aislesniper.com<\/a>\u00a0has it on clearance for $79.99. Not a bad price when it was originally $129.99. With the upcoming MR Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker FX Lightsabers coming out this price won’t last for long..You can get there by clicking\u00a0here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Here The Clone Wars Figures Are<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 25, 2003 | 9:16 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Yak Reader Corran Horn sent in this report– along with a pic of his purchases and receipt!:<\/p>\n

Found clone wars single carded figs (Anakin, yoda and ARC) at TRU in Huntington, WV on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hasbro’s Toy Chest Is Back<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 24, 2003 | 6:45 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hasbro’s Star Wars Page<\/a>\u00a0has brought back their Toychest contest– with 5 winners a day now through mid September.\u00a0Click here to check it out.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Store Finds<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 24, 2003 | 6:03 PM EST |\u00a0Steve<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

My wife and I just got back from vacation, and I was able to hit quite a few stores.<\/p>\n

First, I snagged the Count Dooku Geonosian Escape for $1.99 at KayBee here in Cumberland, Maryland.<\/p>\n

A KayBee outlet store in Gettysburg had some newer figures for $2.99, including Anakin Tatooine Attack, Darth Maul Sith Training, and Dooku Geonosian Escape. They had the 4-packs for $7.99, and a few Darth Maul Unleashed for $7.99.<\/p>\n

Wal-Mart had a few of the Ponda Baba Cantina sets for $1.00, but the cards were very, very non-mint.<\/p>\n

At Toys R Us, I found the Clone Wars Gunship and ONE carded Destroyer Droid with launcher. I didn’t buy the DD because I was really interested in finding the other 3-packs.<\/p>\n

Just when I thought the trip was a loss, I found all four Clone War multi-packs, the Clone Wars Jedi Starfighter, and the new C-3PO and Jango Fett re-issues. They had about four empty pegs where the new figures should have been, and there was only one each of 3PO and Fett. But, at $4.79 each it’s no surprise they had all but disappeared.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New In Stock!!!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 24, 2003 | 4:41 PM EST |\u00a0Joseph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Toymaniacs<\/a>\u00a0has the Jedi Knight Army and the Ultimate Bounty Hunter set in stock on sale. You can get there by clicking\u00a0here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Walmart Clearance Sales<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 23, 2003 | 11:06 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

“I’ve found the Tie Bomber on clearance at Wal-mart for prices ranging from $22 to $15. I found that Cantina packs on clearance for $2 and the 12 inch figures on clearance for $7.”<\/p>\n

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Sith Lightsaber Blueprints!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 21, 2003 | 4:38 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

New from\u00a0Master Replicas<\/a>\u00a0is a set of Sith Lightsaber Blueprints. Count Dooku, Darth Vader and Darth Maul’s lightsabers are included for $69.99.\u00a0Follow this link<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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D & S Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 21, 2003 | 8:33 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from\u00a0D & S Sci-fi Toy World<\/a>:<\/p>\n

New Items In Stock!<\/p>\n

Enterprise Trip Exclusive
\nG.I. Joe Spy Troops & New Mission Disk Figures
\nA-Wing, Tie Fighter Exclusives
\nWat Tambor, Coleman Trebor, Ashla & Jempa, Yoda & Chien, Library
\nDroids, Tusken Tatooine Ambush
\nAnakin Secret Ceremony, Boba Fett Pit of Carkoon, Han Hoth, Chewy
\nMynock, Throne Room Vader & Luke
\nSimpsons Ser. 13
\nNew Armada Mini-Cons, Unicron
\nTransformers Universe: Snarl, Reptilion & Silverbolt
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Federation Toys Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 10:36 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This just in from Federation Toys:<\/p>\n

Hi just wanted to let you know we just received in more SAGA 4 INCH AND DELUXE SAGA, ( THESE WILL GO VERY FAST) and some older SAGA figures back in stock very cool. ALSO WE HAVE SOME OLDER POTJ AND PREVIEW FIGURES. We also just received more of the DARTH VADER MASTER REPLICAS Signature Edition Light Saber, (500 world wide) AND COLLECTOR EDITION and the LUKE SKYWALKER Signature Edition and Limited Edition Lightsaber, the MACE WINDU Limited and Signature on order, also have the Anakin FX sabers back in stock. All of our Master Replicas now include FREE S\/H with the price listed, (USA ONLY ! ) , We have the DARTH VADER FX and LUKE SKYWALKER (Green Blade from ROTJ) ordered they are shipping some time in October we are taking pre orders thanks for your understanding, and SAGA Tie Bombers back in stock. Also have the new A-WINGS on the way and new TIE FIGHTERS. We also will now be carrying ACTION FLEET lines, thanks to all for the great feedback and requests. We have a lot of new pictures and info for all the new CLONE WARS Figures and ships, check it out under the new category CLONE WARS! Thanks MTFBWY ALL! We will be updating our site weekly we have a lot of new items on the way from Hasbro. We are trying to keep up with demand so please be patient we will fill all orders and we also take requests. Last but not least wanted to say Thanks to everyone for stopping by our booth and WIZARDS WORLD, it was a great time and a big thanks goes to the guys from SANDTROOPERS.com they were a great help. We also have some SILVER BOBA FETT’S in stock!
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Win a Boba Fett Mini-Bust<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 4:32 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Master Replicas Item?<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 12:38 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I was just browsing through the new order form from Diamond Comics when I noticed a Star Wars Attack of the Clones Jango Fett Blaster Set. The description is as follows “This replica set replicates the stunt versions of the WESTAR-23 blaster as seen in Attack of the Clones, and includes a numbered plaque, Certificate of Authenticity, and a custom crafted base. Limited to 1,500 sets. Scheduled to ship in November 2003.” Retails for $405. Is this the next prop coming from Master Replicas???<\/span><\/p>\n

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Major E3 Update<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 9:05 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the actors from Episode 3 gave an interview to Empire Online, revealing some major details about E3. In keeping with our spoiler free policy, we won’t post either the actor’s name or the details here, but you can read the whole story\u00a0on Empire Online here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mystery Of The Other Yellow Clone Partially Solved<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 8:45 AM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

It looks like the Far East has once again provided the answer to the mysterious other Yellow Clone Trooper.\u00a0Galactic Hunter<\/a>\u00a0has found an auction which explains the mystery. This fall “select retailers” (still unknown at this point) will have a series of 3 Clone Wars “Value Packs”, each of which will have 2 Clone Wars Figures. One of the two figures in each set will be a Clone Trooper color variation– Yellow, Blue, or White. The other figure will be the Clone Wars Yoda, Anakin or ARC Trooper.\u00a0Click here for the photos.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Cinema Scenes Now In Stock<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 20, 2003 | 7:16 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

These are all now in stock. Head over and pick yours up.
\nUltimate Bounty Hunter 4-pack<\/a>
\nSaga Scene Pack Jedi Council 2<\/a>
\nSaga Scene Pack Jedi Council 1<\/a>
\nSaga Scene Pack Geonosian War Room 2<\/a>
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A must-buy book for Vintage toy fans<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 19, 2003 | 11:21 PM EST |\u00a0Muse<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a fan of Vintage Star Wars toys, this one is automatic. John Kellerman has put together what might be one of the best resource books for the Vintage Kenner toys ever. We’re talking 268 pages of information and color photos – 900+ color photos, in fact. The book is now available for\u00a0pre-order<\/a>. For general information on “Star Wars Vintage Action Figures”, go to\u00a0Frontback Books<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Greedo’s Busted<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 19, 2003 | 9:37 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dark Horse Website<\/a>\u00a0has a new photo of the upcoming Greedo Resin Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant. Looks like the date it is to be released is December 10. It will probably be in the Diamond Comics Previews Catalog this coming month and you will be able to place your order for it with your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More Episode III News<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 19, 2003 | 3:48 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

IGN.com<\/a>\u00a0has a great article with more spoilers about Star Wars Episode III. It even has a part about the space battle that will be taking place and how it is filmed. Cool stuff!<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Cinema Scenes!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 18, 2003 | 3:06 PM EST |\u00a0Joseph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Amoktime.com<\/a>\u00a0has the new cinema scenes: Jedi High Council #2
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\nGeonosis War Chamber #2 Includes: Nute Gunray, Shu Mai, and Passel Argente with display base. IN STOCK NOW!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want Some Episode III Spoilers?<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 18, 2003 | 12:15 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dark Horizons<\/a>\u00a0has some Episode III spoilers posted in their Friday news postings. These are some items that were revealed by Rick McCallum recently. Including some information about Palpatine, Anakin, Obi Wan, and other characters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Winner Is…<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 17, 2003 | 10:13 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to the winner of our latest free\u00a0Ultarama<\/a>\u00a0drawing Chad Ryan. Be sure to enter our next free\u00a0Ultarama<\/a>\u00a0drawing\u00a0here.<\/a>\u00a0Good luck!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Exclusive… Sort Of<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 17, 2003 | 12:09 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For the last few weeks, there has been some buzz in the internet that there might be a second version of the Yellow Clone Trooper in the Clone Trooper 3 Packs, as a different version appears on the back of the box for the new version of the Gunship for the Clone Wars line. It seems that it is destined to be sort of an exclusive.\u00a0Rebelscum<\/a>\u00a0is reporting that Hasbro is planning the Yellow Clone for release to “select retailers” this fall. No word yet on who the select retailers are.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Insider #70 Now Arriving<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 17, 2003 | 12:07 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The newest installment of the Star Wars Insider is hitting subscribers’ mailboxes now. Among other things, this edition includes a nice report on the upcoming Fan Club exclusive Santa Yoda, including his history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Snag this Bounty a Little Early!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 16, 2003 | 9:49 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Looks like the\u00a0Ultimate Bounty<\/a>\u00a0Set of Action Figures has been released a little earlier than expected. Toys R Us online originally had a ship date of Sept 1 on these, now they show “Ship in 24 hours”. Order your\u00a0Ultimate Bounty<\/a>\u00a0now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nice Hoth 4-Pack Image<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 15, 2003 | 9:42 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon has posted a few nice\u00a0images of the Hoth 4-pack<\/a>, check them out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Target Update<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 15, 2003 | 9:40 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

It looks like the\u00a012″ Leia Speeder bike and Green A-Wing<\/a>\u00a0are going to be WEB ONLY sales. That is what the website states, and they are now both IN STOCK.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BACK ON LINE!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 15, 2003 | 9:32 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Woohoo!! Well that was not a very fun 24 hours. We finally have power again here in MI, not all of us, but it is slowly coming back. To those that do not have power yet, we are thinking of you. To those that have not lost power, it was worse than a storm that knocks out a city, we could not go two blocks down and get anything, the nearest place with any power and gas was an hour away and they had two hour lines. Anyway, glad to be back and again, we hope those that do not have power get theirs back soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back On Target<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 13, 2003 | 10:47 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Target.com<\/a>\u00a0is taking orders again for their exclusive 12″ Leia on Speeder Bike and A-Wing with Pilot. Both items show that they will be in stock soon, however Target is taking orders NOW. If you hate hitting the stores to find themTarget.com<\/a>\u00a0here’s your chance– just search on Star Wars!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jedi Academy is GOLD!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 13, 2003 | 9:39 PM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The next Star Wars game coming out for the X-Box and PC has just gone Gold (that means it is done and released to manufacturing). Jedi Academy is the 3rd in the popular Dark Forces Series of games. It will be released on September 16th (For PCs, and Nov 6 for X-Box, but you can preorder now either forWindows PCs<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0X-Box<\/a><\/p>\n

***Thanks to Andrew for correcting me, Jedi Academy is actually the 4th Dark Forces Game – Dark Forces, Dark Forces II Jedi Knight, Jedi Knight: Outcast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Paizo Delivers Silver Fetts Starting September 2<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 13, 2003 | 8:23 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Here\u2019s the news that just went up on www.paizo.com!<\/p>\n

Exclusively for Fan Club Members\u2026<\/p>\n

Boba Fett Action Figure On Sale September 2nd!<\/p>\n

August 13, 2003. Bellevue, Washington<\/p>\n

Members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club can order Hasbro\u2019s silver-painted Boba Fett action figure from the Fan Club website\u2014starwars.paizo.com\u2014starting Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time.<\/p>\n

The 3 \u00be\u201d likeness of the saga\u2019s most infamous bounty hunter was created by Hasbro as a special thank you to Star Wars fans. The Official Fan Club sold the action figures at conventions this summer, and now will make them available to their members.<\/p>\n

Members who are concerned that there are not enough Boba Fetts to go around should rest easy,\u201d said Lisa Stevens, President of the Official Star Wars Fan Club. \u201cWe have a good number of the action figures, and we should be able to make most everyone happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The figures will cost $10.00 each plus shipping, and will be sold to all members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, including Canadian and International members. Each member will be able to purchase up to two figures each. The figures will be sold while supplies last.<\/p>\n

To join the Official Star Wars Fan Club, go to starwars.paizo.com and click on \u201cSubscribe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Again, to order the silver-painted Boba Fett Action Figure:<\/p>\n

Starwars.paizo.com
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How much are Jedi Points worth?<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 12, 2003 | 12:59 PM EST |\u00a0Jason<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Well, it seems that a few people are dumping their Jedi Points
\nnow on Ebay. From the few auctions that have closed… prices
\nare averaging around $.15 to $.20 per 10 points. Only time will
\ntell if the prices people are willing to pay for points translates
\nto a good deal\/decision in terms of what you will be able to buy with
\npoints when the auction goes live in September.<\/p>\n

Let us know how many points you have so far, if you bothered to
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A Surprise Return!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 12, 2003 | 9:05 AM EST |\u00a0Mark B<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out Star Wars.com<\/a>\u00a0for a new story about a actor from Episode II returning for Episode III. Nothing about a character that would be played, but you don’t have to think too long to figure it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Silver Boba Fett Announcement on WEDNESDAY!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 12, 2003 | 1:24 AM EST |\u00a0Joseph<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

JediDefender.com<\/a>\u00a0has posted information that the Fan Club will be making an announcement on Wednesday, August 13th, regarding the availabilty of the summer convention exclusive Silver Boba Fett to fan club members! You can read more about it\u00a0here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Imperial Shuttles Abound….<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 11, 2003 | 1:12 PM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

In case you missed the very nice Imperial Shuttle while it was an exsclusive to the needless markup (wonder why they went out of business) FAO, you can now take your pick as to where you can get it from. Both\u00a0Entertainment Earth<\/a>and\u00a0KBtoys.com<\/a>\u00a0Have this awesome but still overpriced vehicle in stock.<\/p>\n

In from Robert.. “Coupon Code: FAVORITE1KB is good for 20% off, just ordered the shuttle for $95 delivered.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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New LEGO Set!!!<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 11, 2003 | 7:56 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

So, how about Vader waiting for our heros at the dinner table, what about Luke breaking through the window, or Han being Frozen??? Thanks to the guys over at\u00a0FBTB.net<\/a>. This is a set I cannot wait for. LEGO once again completely OUTSHINES Hasbro!<\/p>\n

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UPDATE!!<\/span>\u00a0You can now PRE-Order this set at Shop.lego.com, just follow\u00a0THIS LINK<\/a>\u00a0to pre-order the set. Currently the page states it will ship by Oct 24th, this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entertainment Earth Newsfeed<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 10, 2003 | 10:35 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

New Star Wars just posted at Entertainment Earth!<\/p>\n

1) Anakin Skywalker’s Starfighter (Item# HS84847, $25.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84847<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Clone Wars Assortment 3 (Item# HS84845C, $77.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84845C<\/a>
\nClone Wars Assortment 3 Set (Item# HS84845CC, $40.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84845CC<\/a>
\nIncludes:
\nSpeeder Bike with Durge
\nSpeeder Bike with Clone Trooper
\nArmy of the Republic Clone Trooper Army 3-pack<\/p>\n

3) Clone Wars Col. 1 Wave 14 (Item# HS84851R, $64.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84851R<\/a>
\nClone Wars Col. 1 Wave 14 Set (Item# HS84851RR, $21.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84851RR<\/a>
\nClone Wars Wave 14, Not Mint (Item# NMHS84851R, $59.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=NMHS84851R<\/a>
\nIncludes:
\nClone Wars Clone Trooper
\nClone Wars Kit Fisto
\nClone Wars Saesee Tiin<\/p>\n

4) Saga Collection 2 Wave 10 Alt. (Item# HS84861K5, $64.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84861K5<\/a>
\nBack by popular demand, Hasbro is re-releasing all of the figures from Saga Collection 2, Wave 10, originally released earlier in 2003. This assortment includes all of the figures from Wave 10, plus a few figures from other waves. Complete your collection today! Includes 12 action figures: 2x Battle Droid – Arena Battle, 1x Tusken Raider – Tatooine Camp Ambush, 1x Padme Amidala – Droid Factory Chase, 1x SP-4 & JN-66 – Research Droids, 2x Rebel Trooper – Tantive IV Defender, 2x Imperial Officer, 1x Eeth Koth – Jedi Master, 1x Teebo and 1x Lama Su – Kamino Prime Minister with clone youth (subject to change).<\/p>\n

5) Saga Col. 2 Waves 13 & 14 Alt. (Item# HS84861NP, $64.99)
\nhttp:\/\/www.entertainmentearth.com\/prodinfo.asp?number=HS84861NP<\/a>
\nThis alternate Star Wars Saga \/ Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the
\nClones Collection 2 Figure Assortment includes characters from both
\nWave 13 (HS84861N) and Wave 14 (HS84861P). Includes 12 action figures:
\n1x Darth Vader, 1x Luke Skywalker, 1x Lt. Dannl Faytonni (a.k.a.
\nAnthony Daniels who played C-3P0), 1x WA-7 Waitress Droid, 1x Han Solo – Flight to Alderaan, 1x Princess Leia Organa – Imperial Captive, 1x Darth Maul – Theed Hangar Duel, 1x Coleman Trebor, 1x Wat Tambor, 1x Padme Amidala – Secert Ceremony, 1x Ashla & Jempa – Jedi Padawans and 1x Yoda & Chian – Padawan Lightsaber Training (subject to change).<\/span><\/p>\n

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2004 List Update<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 10, 2003 | 10:33 PM EST |\u00a0Bill<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

“Fellow Yakfacers,<\/p>\n

I printed out the list from “The Private Universe” and personally discussed several of the items with the gentleman at the Hasbro Display at Wizard World Chicago. Here’s what they told me:<\/p>\n

The next three Cantina Alien Scenes (Wuher, Kitik Keedlak and Dr. Evazan) were produced, and are waiting for a retailer to pick them up in the near future. Wal-Mart was the intended retailer, but that is no longer the case, and the reason for the delay.<\/p>\n

The Yavin Hanger Accessory pack is in some stage of production, but the packaging format and content has not been determined yet. It could show up similar to the Imperial Forces or Ultimate Bounty Hunter Multi-packs, or in the old format accessory packs that Target received a while back. Nothing is definite yet, but it sounds as if the Multi-pack format is more realistic for all of these types of offerings. As far as the Jabba’s Dungeon and Gungun Defense sets go, they could fall in the same category, but even though there have been prototype pictures of all three of these on the internet recently, there are no guarantees that they will be produced. It sounds like a new 3 3\/4″ Gammorean Guard figure is in the process of being produced from what I was told.<\/p>\n

When I mentioned the Endor Celebration with C-3P0 and Death Star Station with Imperial Gunner, both of the Hasbro representatives had a good long laugh, both they said are not in production and no plans for these were ever in the works and are strictly fan-rumored.<\/p>\n

The Droid Factory didn’t ring any bells with the designers either, but they both recalled that someone was designing the CZ-1 droid figure which they both referred to as the “clown Droid.”<\/p>\n

Other items we discussed included why the Republic Gunship didn’t have the “gun bubbles” with figures in them. Basically the design of the ship at Lucasfilm was changed in the “eleventh hour” after the toy was produced in mass quantities. There will be a large deluxe version of Jabba the Hutt in 2004 – they couldn’t give me any specifics, but assured me that collectors will be happy. And lastly the Sandcrawler will be released at some point, but they made several distinct improvements on the old mold from the ’70’s.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Musing Around<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 10, 2003 | 10:17 AM EST |\u00a0Mark<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

John has stopped in with some more\u00a0Questions and Answers<\/a>\u00a0for you to read and anjoy. Thank you to everyone who keeps submitting your questions. Remember, the more you submit, the more he will answer. So after you read today, send one in yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wizard World 2003 Update #1<\/b><\/span>
\nAugust 9, 2003 | 1:13 AM EST |\u00a0Jason<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n

Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to go to my first update from Wizard World in Chicago, IL.
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