Sideshow SDCC'09 Stormtrooper Luke & Han 2-Pack Revealed

Looks like the speculation was correct! Sideshow Collectibles has formally announced the Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in Stormtrooper Disguise 12" figure set as one of their 2009 San Diego Comic-Con exclusives. Priority Pre-Ordering will begin at 10AM Pacific on May 14th for for SDCC attendees and 10AM Pacific on May 15th for non-attendees.

Sideshow Premium Format Count Dooku Up for Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the Premium Format Count Dooku figure. Click here to pre-order the figure or here to take advantage of the FLEXPay option.

Remembering Star Wars Celebration I - 10 Years Later

The Official Star Wars Website continues their look back at the first Star Wars Celebration with a few more new features. Click on over to check out part I and the part II of a Q&A session with Episode I concept artist Iain McCaig and costume designer Trisha Biggar.

eFX TIE Interceptor FX Model Teaser

The latest newsletter from eFX Collectibles has hit subscriber e-mail in-boxes. In the issue, eFX reveals some of details behind the early design work for the upcoming, yet to be officially announced TIE Interceptor FX Model. No pre-order info yet, but hopefully soon!

Forbes.com Profiles Stephen Sansweet

Forbes.com has posted a new interview with Star Wars Super-Collector Stephen Sansweet. Click on over to check out the article along with a slideshow of Sansweet's top 12 pieces of Star Wars memorabilia from his collection.

Are you Ready for Hasbro TV?

Hasbro and Discovery Communications issued a press release this morning to announce their joint venture to create a new television network dedicated to children's and family entertainment. Looks like a lot of your favorite Hasbro brands (GI Joe, Transformers) could be headed back to the small screen in the near future!

Legacy Collection Wave 8 Update - Clegg Holdfast

Thanks to the e-tailers, there is a new loose picture of the Clegg Holdfast figure from Legacy Collection Wave 8 floating around the internet. Click on the thumbnail above to check out the Nosaurian Pod Racer with his blaster and goggles.

2009 Star Wars Weekends Backstage Posters

Disney has created a set of "backstage" posters to promote employee awareness of the upcoming 2009 Star Wars Weekends events. Follow the link to StarWars.com to check out the posters, which are not usually made available to the public.

Remembering Star Wars Celebration I - 10 Years Later

The Official Star Wars Website continues their look back at the first Star Wars Celebration with a few more new features. Click on over to check out a pair of Star Wars Insider articles from 1999 on the Celebration Event and the Jar Jar Jam, and part II of the Q&A with creature effects supervisor Nick Dudman.

Fate of the Jedi: Abyss - Cover Update

StarWars.com has updated with a look at the back cover art for Abyss, the third book in the Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey Books. Abyss was written by Troy Denning and is due out in hardcover in August 2009.

SW Action News Podcast # 192 - Hasbro Vs. Collectors

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast, Hasbro Vs. Collectors. In the episode, SWAN debates Hasbro's recent statements about the health of the Star Wars collector base and examines some of the reasons that may be behind the retail slow-down.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic book shop this week is Star Wars: Legacy #35 from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Then check out Dark Horse's site for a preview to tide you over!

Gelagrub Battle Pack Trooper Revealed?

The guys at YakFace and JediNewsUK have found what appears to be the first look at the 327th Star Corps Clone Trooper pack-in from the upcoming Gelagrub Patrol Battle Pack. Click on over and judge the prototype for yourself.

Remembering the First Star Wars Celebration - 10 Years Later

StarWars.com is ramping up to the 10th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace by looking back at the very first Star Wars Celebration. Click on over to check out the original recap of the convention and audio of the Q&A with Episode I creature effects supervisor Nick Dudman.

Hasbro G.I. Joe Exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Steeping away from Star Wars for a minute, Hasbro has formally announced their exclusive G.I. Joe toys for San Diego Comic-Con 2009. Click on over to check out the details on the SDCC'09 Special Edition 12" Baroness Figure and 3.75" Destro Figure 2-Pack.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Web Comic - The Threat of Peace

LucasArts has posted a new update to the Star Wars: The Old Republic web comic. The first story arc, The Threat of Peace, continues with Issue # 5 of Act I, Treaty of Coruscant.

One-of-a-Kind Clone Wars Skateboard Decks Up for Bids

Lucasfilm Animation is auctioning off three hand-illustrated skateboard decks to support the Burbank Arts Educational Foundation. Follow the link for details on the boards and the charity!

Target LEGO Clone Wars Pirate Tank Revealed

StarWars.com has revealed a new Target exclusive Clone Wars Pirate Tank LEGO set. The 372-piece set is packed with features and includes new pirate minifigures Hondo Ohnaka and Turk Falso, as well as an Obi-Wan Kenobi. Look for it to hit Target stores in August!

Protos and Premiums: 1979 Patrol Dewback

The Official Star Wars Website has posted the latest installment of the Protos and Premiums column from super-collectors Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins. This edition focuses on an early prototype of the 1979 Dewback toy from Kenner.

Topps Galaxy IV Sketch Card Gallery Update

The Star Wars Galaxy IV card series from Topps is now available at hobby and comic shops. As part of the series, various artists show their talents in one-of-a-kind sketch cards depicting characters from the Star Wars saga. Check out StarWars.com for a look at some of the sketch cards from artist Tom Hodges.

Sideshow Premium Format Count Dooku Announced

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a brand new teaser image to announce their upcoming Premium Format Count Dooku figure. Keep an eye on future issues of the Sideshow Newsletter for updates on the pre-ordering information soon!

Sideshow 'Anakin vs Asajj' Diorama Up for Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the 'Anakin vs Asajj' Polystone Diorama. Click here to pre-order the exclusive edition, which includes an alternate expression head for Asajj Ventress, or here to take advantage of the FLEXPay option.

Sideshow Collectibles Teases 2009 Comic-Con Exclusives

Sideshow Collectibles has updated their Countdown to Comic-Con 2009 page with a silhouette image of some of their 2009 SDCC exclusives. While nothing is confirmed yet, an awful lot of folks are seeing the potential for Han and Luke front and center in the teaser. Stormtrooper Disguise figures perhaps? Guess we'll have to wait and see!

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has set the edition size for the regular edition Premium Format Scout Trooper figure at 550 pieces worldwide. If you missed out on pre-ordering, don't forget you can still sign up for the wait list!

LEGO Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser Update

StarWars.com has posted a new feature on the upcoming Toys R Us exclusive Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser LEGO set. The Home One theme was selected for a LEGO set thanks to the results of on-line voting at TRU.com to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of LEGO Star Wars products. Look for the set to hit stores this August.

Drawing the Clone Wars - Aayla Secura

All you aspiring artists out there can head on over to the Official Star Wars Website for a lesson on how to draw Jedi Master Aayla Secura from The Clone Wars animated series! Illustrator Jessica Hickman explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

WotC Jedi Academy Training Manual Preview # 2

Wizards of the Coast has posted their second preview of the Jedi Academy Training Manual Campaign Guide. The preview examines some of the new lightsaber crystals available in the book's lightsaber creation system. Head on over to download the preview!

Be@rbrick Darth Vader & Stormtrooper 2-Pack Announced

Medicom Toy has updated their website today with the announcement of the new Be@rbrick Darth Vader & Stormtrooper 2-Pack. Click on the thumbnail above to check out the new be@rs. The set is a regular release item and should ship in November 2009.

New Medicom VCD Yoda and Darth Maul Announced

Medicom Toy also announced today a few updates in the Vinyl Collectible Dolls (VCD) line. Click on the thumbnails above to check out the updated VCD Darth Maul figure and the new VCD Yoda figure. Both should hit Japan in September 2009.

Legacy Collection Wave 6 Found at Retail

Wave 6 of the Legacy Collection basic figures line is arriving at Target stores across the US. The wave includes six new figures from The Empire Strikes Back - Luke Skywalker (Medical Frigate), Emperor Palpatine (with "Monkey Face"), Captain Needa, Princess Leia (Medical Frigate), Hoth Rebel Trooper (v1), and Ugnaught (v1). Collect each new figure to build yourself a new protocol droid - U-3PO!

SDCC'09 TFU Stormtrooper Commander Update

A new carded image of the SDCC'09 exclusive Stormtrooper Commander figure has surfaced in the Rebelscum forums. The Stormtrooper Commander was formerly available as a GameStop exclusive in the USA. This version will be a shared exclusive available through both HasbroToyShop and StarWarsShop will be available on-line after the show.

Topps Galaxy IV Sketch Card Gallery Update

The Star Wars Galaxy IV card series from Topps is now available at hobby and comic shops. As part of the series, various artists show their talents in one-of-a-kind sketch cards depicting characters from the Star Wars saga. Check out StarWars.com for a look at some of the sketch cards from artist Randy Martinez.

New Star Wars Battle Packs Found at Retail

The latest wave of Star Wars Battle Packs has been found at Target stores across the US. The Scramble at Yavin set includes Red Leader, R5-K6, a Rebel Crewman, and a Rebel Transport. The Clone Wars Jabba's Palace set includes Jabba with pipe & bowl and TC-70. Click on the thumbnail above to check out the sets that I bought at my local Target today.

SDCC'09 Exclusive Smiling Luke X-Wing Pilot Update

A new carded image of the SDCC'09 exclusive "Smiling" Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot Set has surfaced in the SirStevesGuide forums. "Smiling Luke" in X-Wing Gear will be exclusive to HasbroToyShop and yes, there are plans for the figure to be available on-line after the show.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week are two new comics from Dark Horse Comics - Star Wars: Dark Times #13 and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #40. Can't wait to read them? Then follow the links for previews to tide you over!

Walmart LEGO Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon Revealed

StarWars.com has revealed plans for a new Walmart exclusive Midi-Scale Millennium Falcon LEGO set. The 356-piece set includes rotating guns (both top and bottom) and rotating radar dish. Look for it to hit Walmart stores starting July 1!

Dark Horse Star Wars for July 2009 and Beyond

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a summary of the Dark Horse comics scheduled to hit comic shops in July 2009 and beyond. Head on over for all the details and cover images!

A Look Inside Star Wars Insider #109

StarWars.com has posted a preview of Star Wars Insider #109. The issue comemorates the 10th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace and includes an Easter Egg Visual Guide, interviews with Episode 1 cast members, and more!

Clone Wars Deluxe Clone Troopers with Jet Packs

Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for a new Clone Wars Deluxe Figure set - Clone Troopers with Jet Packs. It's still unclear if the set comes with 2x Jet Pack Clones (which was teased at Toy Fair) or a Jetpack Clone and an Anakin (as the text indicates).

The Clone Wars Wave 5 Found at Retail

Wave 5 of the Clone Wars basic figure line is now finally popping up at Target stores everywhere. The wave includes four new basic figures - Jar Jar Binks, Rocket Battle Droid, Clone Trooper (41st Elite Corps), and Kit Fisto.