Hasbro Star Wars Q&A - Session 6



On December 30th, we sent our sixth batch of questions to Hasbro to take part in their Star Wars Question and Answer sessions. Today, we've got the answers to those three questions!

1. A question on the upcoming Clone Wars Jabba the Hutt Battle Pack - dais or no dais? And does he come with any new figures or just some sort of inevitable Anakin/Dooku/Ahsoka repacks that we're all expecting?

** There is no dais with Jabba. He will come with his protocol droid, but no other figures.
[editor's note: Yeah, I know - old news. This is why Q&A delays suck.]

2. Based on what you told us last time, we won't hold our breath waiting for our Han Solo with yellow space goggles from Marvel Star Wars # 15 (though we all know it'd rock). As Han Solo fans, what should we hold our breath waiting for in the coming year? With no new Bespin Han planned until 2010 and a new Carbonite Han not in our immediate future, is Stormtrooper Han really the only new Han figure we'll see in 2009?

** There will be on additional version of Han later this year in the EpIV basic figure wave. After that, the next one up will be in later 2010.

3. And finally a question submitted by one of our younger readers - "Will you make some Wookiees in the Clone Wars Animated toys?" Joe, Age 7

** Joe, Right now, Wookies do not appear in the animated series, so we would not want to put them into the toy line because we want the toys to match what kids are seeing on TV. However, if Wookies do start to show up in the TV show we think it would be a great idea to include some in the toy line. Thanks!

Clone Wars Web Comic - "Cold Snap"



StarWars.com has updated the Clone Wars Web Comic with new pages! The latest update, Cold Snap, takes place during last week's TV episode, Trespass. Click on over and head to page 90 to check out the new comic pages.

Legacy Collection Jabba's Rancor In-Stock at Target.com



If you're looking to save some gas money and avoid the retail search for the new Target exclusive Legacy Collection Jabba's Rancor, then head on over to Target.com where you'll find the Rancor in-stock and ready to ship. Thanks to all those who e-mailed with the tip.

Legacy Collection Wave 5 Found at Retail



Wave 5 of the Legacy Collection basic figure line is popping up at Target stores across the country. Wave 5 includes 8 new carded figures from A New Hope - Spacetrooper, Stormtrooper Han, Stormtrooper Luke, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jawa & WED Droid, Trinto Duaba & Dice Ibegon, Pons Limbic (pka Brainiac), and Wioslea. Collect each new figure to build yourself two new astromech droids - R5-A2 and R2-L3!

eFX Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber Replica




eFX Collectibles has announced their first Lightsaber prop replica - the Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber from The Clone Wars Animated Series! To commemorate the occasion, there will be a special Signature Edition Lightsaber signed by Clone Wars director Dave Filoni. Check out www.efxcollectibles.com for all the ordering details.

Another Clone Wars ARC-170 Repaint



Big Bad Toy Store has posted a new loose image of the recently revealed 2009 Clone Wars ARC-170 Starfighter repaint. Yeah, I'm not sure we needed another ARC-170 repaint so soon either, but I guess it's just another sign of how well the cartoon is doing with kids.

More Exclusive Star Wars Mighty Muggs Revealed



Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for a shared exclusive wave of Mighty Muggs. The wave includes four new Muggs - Qui-Gon Jinn, Wicket, Emperor's Royal Guard, and a Wampa. This wave won't be available in regular retail stores, so orders yours while you can!

WotC Update - Creatures of KOTOR #3



Wizards of the Coast has posted their third Creatures of KOTOR update, which presents new creatures and beasts from the Knights of the Old Republic era to include in your Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition adventures. Head on over for all the details on the latest creatures - the Viper Kinrath and Mykal.

Legacy Collection Wave 6 Ugnaughts - No 2-Pack!



Our friends at Rebelscum.com have posted a carded image of the upcoming Legacy Collection Ugnaught figure. The image confirms what Hasbro told us in a previous Q&A session - despite some rumors floating around the internet, the two Ugnaught figures will be running variants and not a 2-pack.

Dates Announced for Star Wars Weekends 2009



Once again, the popular Star Wars Weekends are returning to Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The 2009 event will take place over four consecutive weekends (Friday - Sunday) starting May 22nd and running through June 14th.

Looking for Another Way You Can Help Others?



The gang at Sandtroopers.com have asked us to help spread the word about their 2009 Make it Better campaign. Click on over for all the details on how you can make a donation to charity and get yourself a chance to win some great prizes.

Apologies for the Down Time

You may have noticed that we experienced some technical difficulties last night and early this morning. We were busy adding a few new features to the site and someone must have pulled the wrong lever. Oops! Thankfully, it's all fixed up now and we're back!

Target Exclusive Mighty Muggs Found at Retail



Every so often, Hasbro surprises us with something that flies in under everyone's radar. This time it's a Target exclusive wave of Mighty Muggs. Included in the wave are five new Muggs - Biggs Darklighter, Bossk, Shocktrooper, Snowtrooper, and Teebo. In addition to the new Muggs, you'll also find a few re-issued Muggs filling out the cases.

C-3PO Plays a Pivotal Role in "Trespass"



StarWars.com has posted a feature on "Trespass", this week's episode of The Clone Wars. In the episode, Anakin and Obi-Wan investigate the disappearance of a clone security force on an icy planet and find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between the planet's natives and representatives of a nearby moon.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week



Arriving at your local comic book shop this week is Star Wars: Legacy #32 from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Then check out Dark Horse's site for a preview to tide you over!

First Look - Star Wars: Deathtroopers



The Official Star Wars Website has posted a first look at the cover art for Deathtroopers, the first Star Wars Horror novel from Del Rey Books. Written by Joe Schreiber, the book features cover art by Indika and is currently slated for an October 27, 2009 paperback release.

New Hasbro Toys Shown at Canadian Toy Fair 2009



The gang at ActionFigureNews.ca have posted some Canadian Toy Fair Hasbro images that have Star Wars fans buzzing. Click on over for a peek at some items that will be revealed in full at Toy Fair next month - a new Clone Wars ARC-170 repaint and Turbo Tank, a tiny peek at a possible Galactic Heroes AT-AT Walker and more!

New Images of Upcoming Hasbro Battle Packs



Entertainment Earth has updated their site with new pictures of two upcoming Star Wars Battle Packs from Hasbro. The Legacy Collection Scramble on Yavin IV set contains a new Rebel Transport Sled and three new figures. The Clone Wars Jabba the Hutt set contains a new Animated Jabba, his pipe, and a TC-70 Protocol Droid.

New Clone Wars Video Commentary - Defenders of Peace



The Official Star Wars Website has posted a new video commentary for Defenders of Peace, the latest episode of The Clone Wars. Director Dave Filoni examines whether the Jedi are peace-keepers or war-mongers in the eyes of the Lurmen.

EE Exclusive Animated Boba Fett & Carbonite Han Maquette



Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for the exclusive Animated Boba Fett & Carbonite Han Maquette from Gentle Giant. This limited edition maquette is scheduled to ship in September. Click on over to pre-order your maquette and while you're there, EE is offering FREE shipping on orders of in-stock merchandise totaling $85 or more until February 6th!

Kubrick Star Wars 2009 Collectors Box Set Announced



Today, Medicom Toy officially confirmed the Kubrick Star Wars 2009 Collectors Box Set, which was originally previewed at the 2008 Medicom Toy Exhibition back in June of last year. The set will be exclusive to the Medicom Collectors website (sorry, no US sales allowed) and is scheduled to ship in July. (And yes, unfortunately, it will cost you hundreds of dollars on eBay if you want to buy one here in the USA.)

Medicom RAH TIE Fighter Pilot Announced



Medicom Toy also announced today that an exclusive Real Action Heroes TIE Fighter Pilot figure will be sold via their Medicom Collectors website. The figure will go on sale tomorrow at noon in Japan and should also ship in July of this year.

Medicom Kubrick Watchmen Series Announced



Last month, it was Watchmen Be@rbrick 3-Packs. This month, it's Watchmen Kubricks from Medicom Toy! Click on the thumbnails above to check out the images of the Kubrick versions of The Comedian, Nite Owl, Ozymandias, Doctor Manhattan, Rorschach, and Silk Spectre. Let the chase speculation begin!

Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Sessions Update



Wondering what happened to the Star Wars Q&A sessions with Hasbro? Wonder no more, as Hasbro has passed along a schedule update. Look for the Q&A sessions to resume with answers next Friday, and hopefully if the schedule holds, every three weeks thereafter.

Drawing the Clone Wars - The Lurmen



All you aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw the Lurmen from The Clone Wars animated series! Illustrator Cynthia Cummens-Narcisi explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

DCD Green Lantern Blackest Night Figures Update



Spoiler Warning! Do not click on the image above unless you're cool with seeing potential spoilers for DC's Green Lantern Blackest Night storyline!

When DC Direct announced their upcoming Blackest Night action figures (see below), they blacked out the Black Lantern figures. Today, a new image of the Black Lantern figures has been floating around the 'net. Click on the spoiler image above to check out the Black Lantern versions of Earth-2 Superman and Martian Manhunter (highlight to read spoiler text)!

Clone Wars Web Comic - "Neighbors"



StarWars.com has updated the Clone Wars Web Comic with new pages! The latest update, Neighbors, takes place during last week's TV episode, Jedi Crash. Click on over and head to page 84 to check out the new comic pages.

DCD Green Lantern Blackest Night Figures Announced



DC Direct has announced plans for action figures from the event of the summer - the highly anticipated "Blackest Night" storyline! Included in Blackest Night Series 1 are Red Lantern Atrocitus, Blue Lantern Saint Walker, Alpha Lantern Boodikka, and the first Black Lantern, SPOILER Earth-2 Superman (highlight to read spoiler text)! Click on the thumbnails above to check out the figures and look for them at your local comic book store this September!

And, while not officially announced, DC Direct also revealed a teaser image of what appears to be Blackest Night Series 2: Green Lantern John Stewart, an Indigo Corps Member, Kryb of the Sinestro Corps, and another Black Lantern. Click on the teaser below for a preview!

The Lurmen Choose Sides in the Clone Wars



StarWars.com has posted a new feature on "Defenders of Peace", this week's new episode of The Clone Wars. In the episode, the pacifist Lurmen must decide whether they will surrender to the invading forces or take up arms with the Jedi to protect their beliefs.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week



Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #37 from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Well then check out Dark Horse's website for a preview to tide you over!

Star Wars Insider #107 Offers Plenty of New Pics



The rebelscum.com forums (and plenty of other site forums as well) are buzzing over scans of new toys shown in Star Wars Insider #107. Click on over for a sneak peek at plenty of new stuff coming later this year - AotC Obi-Wan, Skiff Guards, Kyle Katarn, and more!