Legacy Collection Wave 7 Found at Retail

Wave 7 of the Legacy Collection basic figures line is arriving at Target stores across the US. The wave includes six new figures from Attack of the Clones - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Beru Whitesun, Owen Lars, Captain Typho, Tarados Gon, and a Concept Anakin Skywalker. Collect each new figure to build yourself a new droid - HK-47!

New Galactic Heroes 2-Packs Hit Retail

The latest wave of Galactic Heroes 2-Packs has started popping up at Walmart and Target stores across the US. The wave includes four brand new 2-packs from the Original Trilogy - Chewbacca & Death Star Droid, Rebel Trooper & Stormtrooper, R2-D2 & Jawas (2), and Nien Nunb & Admiral Ackbar.

Drawing the Star Wars Universe - Bettybot

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw the BD-3000 luxury droid, aka the "Bettybot". Illustrator Jessica Hickman explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Invasion #1, a new series from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Then check out Dark Horse's site for a preview to tide you over!

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Preview # 12

Wizards of the Coast has posted their twelfth preview for Jedi Academy, the next Star Wars miniatures expansion set. The preview focuses on the Jedi Youngling mini. Head on over for the details on these new minis hitting stores tomorrow!

Legacy Collection Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter Update

Our pals over at JediDefender have uncovered a new picture of the upcoming Wedge Antilles figure from the rumored-to-be Target exclusive Legacy Collection Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighter set. Follow the link to check out this great new Wedge.

More Walmart Exclusive Evolution Pack Images

JediDefender.com has posted a whole pile of new pictures of the upcoming Walmart exclusive Evolutions 3-packs - Imperial Pilot Legacy (Series 2), Rebel Pilot Legacy (Series 3), and Clone Commandos. All three sets are due to hit stores this Fall.

Sneak Peek at the Legacy Return of the Jedi Wave

Sandtroopers.com has posted a new picture of a prototype for the new Jabba's Prisoner Leia figure from the upcoming Legacy Return of the Jedi wave. Click on over to check out Leia and both her sets of legs.

Kubrick Boba Fett Collection Case Ratios Revealed

Thanks to our friends at Instinctoy, we now have a good understanding of the Master Case ratios for the Kubrick Boba Fett Collection.

11:48 "Vintage Toy" Fett
10:48 "Black & White" Fett
08:48 "Droids" Fett
08:48 "Holiday Special" Fett
04:48 "McQuarrie/Johnston" Fett
04:48 "McQuarrie" Fett
02:48 "Prototype Color" Fett {found in the "Black & White Toy" Fett box}
01:96 "L-Slot Prototype" Fett {found in the "Vintage Toy" Fett box}
01:96 "J-Slot Rocket" Fett {found in the "Vintage Toy" Fett box}

Good luck to all those getting ready to track down your Boba Fett Collection set!

SW Action News Podcast # 200 - Putting You in the Spotlight

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Putting You in the Spotlight. In this special 200th episode, the SWAN team turns things over to the listeners of Star Wars Action News with a special video podcast.

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Previews # 10 & 11

Wizards of the Coast has posted their tenth and eleventh previews of the upcoming Jedi Academy minatures expansion set. Preview #10 features the Heavy Clone Trooper mini and #11 features a Disciple of Ragnos mini. Head on over to check out these new minis heading your way next week!

Star Wars Soundboards Update - Padme Amidala

The Official Star Wars Website has added twenty Padme Amidala quotes to their Star Wars Soundboards. Click on over and have some fun with everyone's favorite Senator from Naboo.

Drawing the Clone Wars: Senator Riyo Chuchi

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw Senator Riyo Chuchi from The Clone Wars animated series! Illustrator Jessica Hickman explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

Kubrick Boba Fett Collection Chase #3 Revealed

It took a little while, but we finally have our first look at the third chase figure from the Kubrick Boba Fett Collection. Click on the thumbnail to check out the "L-Slot Prototype" Boba Fett figure. Like the other Rocket Fett chase, this figure can be found in the 'Vintage Toy' Boba Fett box (no idea on case ratios yet).

New Gentle Giant Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth has updated their website with pre-orders for two new Star Wars items from Gentle Giant.

The Hoth Princess Leia Mini-Bust retails for $59.99 and is expected to ship in April 2010.
The Star Wars Trash Compactor Bookends retail for $198.99 and are also expected to ship in April 2010.

WonderFestival '09 Summer Exclusive Carded Chewbacca

Wonder Festival '09 Summer takes place on July 26th in Japan and this year there will be an exclusive Carded Kubrick Chewbacca. Chewie will set you back 1575 Yen and is limited to 1000 pieces. As usual, 500 pieces will be sold at the show and the other 500 pieces will be offered via the Medicom website (Japan orders only)!

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Preview # 9

Wizards of the Coast has posted their ninth preview for Jedi Academy, the next Star Wars miniatures expansion set. The preview focuses on the Praetorite Vong Warrior mini. Head on over for the details on these new minis heading your way later this month!

New Lightsabers and Blasters Coming Soon to the Wii

Got Wii? Love Star Wars? Then this is for you! StarWars.com has posted a look at some new gaming accessories for the Nintendo Wii. The Light-Up Lightsabers and Clone Trooper Blaster will hit stores this Fall, timed with the release of The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes in September.

Drawing Mara Jade

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to the Official Star Wars Website for a lesson on how to draw Mara Jade. Illustrator Sarah Wilkinson explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

Fate of the Jedi: Omen Hits Stores

StarWars.com has posted an excerpt from Omen, the second book in the new Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey Books. The book was written by Christie Golden and is now available in hard cover at stores everywhere.

More Clone Wars Previews at JediDefender

The Fall Star Wars line previews keep on coming. This time, the crew over at JediDefender have uncovered some new carded images of a few of the upcoming Clone Wars basic figures. Click on over and check them out!

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Legacy #37 from Dark Horse Comics. Can't wait to read it? Then check out Dark Horse's site for a preview to tide you over!

Kubrick Boba Fett Collection Chases Revealed

Even though the series hasn't been officially released yet, some boxes of the Kubrick Boba Fett Collection are being sold at the Medicom Toy Exhibition '09. That means, chase figures are already starting to pop up! Click on the thumbnails below to check out two of the chases!

A "Rocket Fett" Boba intended to replicate the classic Kenner Rocket Fett. This chase figure can be found in the 'Vintage Toy' Boba Fett box (no idea on case ratios yet).
A Boba Fett with the classic Kenner Vintage paintscheme. This chase figure can be found in the 'Black and White' Boba Fett box (no idea on case ratios yet). Note that this figure is really similar to a Kubrick Star Wars Series 1 chase figure.

More New Clone Wars 2-Pack Figure Pictures

Once again, there are new Clone Wars figure images over at JediDefender. Click on over to check out Lt. Thire and a few of his troopers - Jek and Rys. Look for these three new figures to arrive in new 2-packs this Fall.

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

LucasArts has posted a new update to the Star Wars: The Old Republic on-line comic. The first story arc, The Threat of Peace, continues with Issue # 9 of Act I, Treaty of Coruscant.

Medicom Toy Exhibition '09 Pictures

Medicom Toy Exhibition '09 is underway at the Parco Complex in Tokyo, Japan and images of new Kubrick Star Wars goodies have started to hit the web. Click on over to JediDefender for a round-up of some of the new items that have been shown so far!

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Previews # 7 & 8

Wizards of the Coast has posted their seventh and eighth previews of the upcoming Jedi Academy minatures expansion set. Preview #7 features the Sith Lord mini and #8 features the Praetorite Vong Priest mini. Head on over to check out these new minis heading your way later this month!

Three More Star Wars Potatoes Planned for Disney

This October, guests of Walt Disney World and Disneyland will find three new Star Wars Potato Heads to add to their collections. Chipbacca, Mashter Yoda, and C-3PotatO will retail for around $12.95 each.

Star Wars Soundboards Update - Darth Vader

StarWars.com has added twenty-one Darth Vader quotes from the Original Trilogy to their Star Wars Soundboards. Click on over and have some fun with the big bad Sith Lord.

Star Wars: The Complete Vader - Update

The Official Star Wars Website has posted an exclusive sneak peek inside Star Wars: The Complete Vader from Del Rey Books. The 192-page book is devoted to all things Vader - his history, his costume, the merchandise, and more. Look for it to hit bookstores this October.

Another SW.com Jedi Academy Miniatures Preview

StarWars.com has posted another new preview of the Jedi Academy miniatures expansion set from Wizards of the Coast. The preview offers a sneak peek at two more minis - Grand Master Yoda and Naga Sadow. Head on over for the details on these new minis shipping later this month!

Medicom Toy Exhibition '09 Exclusive "Toy Fair" Darth Vader

Thanks to our friends at Instinctoy, we've got our first look at the exclusive promo Kubrick from the Medicom Toy Exhibition '09 Preview Party at Japan's Parco Complex. The carded "Toy Fair" Darth Vader is an homage to the 2002 Hasbro figure of the same name. Look for it to hit eBay soon!

Gentle Giant Republic Commando Mini-Busts

Gentle Giant has announced a new set of four mini-busts capturing the very popular Republic Commando characters. As usual, it's going to be a very long summer for the collectors out there that want a complete set since the mini-busts will be offered at four different locations across the globe. Click on over to JediDefender for all the details.

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has set the edition size for the exclusive edition 12" Imperial Shock Trooper figure at 750 pieces worldwide. If you missed out on pre-ordering one of the Emperor's finest, don't forget you can still sign up for the wait list!

Darth Maul Bronze from Lawrence Noble

StarWars.com has posted a new feature on artist Lawrence Noble and his Bronze Darth Maul sculptures. Click on over to learn more about the Maul art, Noble's bronzing process, and more.

Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast @ SDCC'09

Heading to San Diego Comic-Con in July? If you're a Star Wars Fan Club member, you might want to check out the Fan Club Breakfast being held on Friday, July 24th. Attendees will get a hot breakfast, one of the SDCC'09 X-Wing Luke figures from Hasbro, and more. The tickets cost $55 per person and go on sale on Friday June 19th.

SDCC'09 ANH Princess Leia Character Key

Acme Archives has updated their website to unveil an SDCC'09 exclusive Character Key - ANH Princess Leia. The majority of the Leia Keys will go up for pre-order for SDCC attendees on July 1st, but a small number (100) will be set aside for non-attendees to order beginning July 22nd.

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Preview # 6

Wizards of the Coast has posted their sixth preview for Jedi Academy, the next Star Wars miniatures expansion set. The preview focuses on the Jensaarai Defender mini. Head on over for the details on these new minis heading your way later this month!

StarWarsShop TFU Maris Brood Character Key

StarWarsShop is now taking pre-orders for a very exclusive Maris Brood Character Key from Acme Archives. The Key is based on concept art from The Force Unleashed and is limited to just 500 pieces worldwide. Look for it to ship later this summer.

StarWarsShop TFU Stormtrooper Commander Mini-Bust

Continuing the Force Unleashed theme, StarWarsShop is also now taking pre-orders for an exclusive Stormtrooper Commander Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant. The mini-bust should ship in October and is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide.

Adidas Originals Launches New Star Wars Line

The Official Star Wars Website has posted news of a new line of Star Wars products from Adidas Originals. The line is set to make its debut in Spring/Summer 2010 and will feature Star Wars themed footwear and apparel silhouettes.

First Look - Rebel Force #5: Trapped

StarWars.com has updated with a look at the cover art for Trapped, the fifth book in the Rebel Force series from Scholastic. The series is written by Alex Wheeler and takes place between Episode IV and V. Look for the book to hit stores in January 2010.

New Clone Wars 2-Pack Pictures Surface

A pile of new Clone Wars Figure 2-Pack pictures have surfaced recently. First, the gang at JediDefender have pics of a Captain Rex & Trooper Fives set and a Commander Cody & Trooper Echo set. Meanwhile, over at Rebelscum they've got pics of a Lt. Thire & Trooper Rys set and a Yoda & Trooper Jek set.

SW Action News Podcast # 199 - The Ultimate Autograph

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode, The Ultimate Autograph - George Lucas. In this episode, the SWAN team reports on the George Lucas tribute at the Siskel Center and discusses recent Hasbro Q&A answers.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #42 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!

WotC Jedi Academy Miniatures Preview # 5

Wizards of the Coast has posted their fifth preview for Jedi Academy, the next Star Wars miniatures expansion set. The preview focuses on the Kyle Katarn (Combat Instructor) mini. Head on over for the details on these new minis heading your way later this month!

First Look - Star Wars: Backlash

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a first look at the cover for Backlash, the fourth book in the Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey Books. Backlash was written by Aaron Allston and is due out in hardcover in January 2010.

Clone Wars Web Comic - "Hunting the Hunters" (Part 1)

StarWars.com has updated the Clone Wars Web Comic with new pages! The latest update, Hunting the Hunters (Part 1), takes place between Seasons 1 and 2 of The Clone Wars animated series. Click on over and head to page 170 to check out the new comic pages.

Clone Commandos Coming to DVD on September 15th

Four more episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars are coming to DVD on September 15th! Clone Commandos features four clone-centric episodes - the stand alone Rookies episode and the 3-part Ryloth Trilogy - Storm Over Ryloth, Innocents of Ryloth, & Liberty on Ryloth.