On Sale This Week at Toys R Us

This week at Toys R Us, you'll find the Evolutions sets from 2008 on sale for just $10.89 each. The ad mentions the Rebel Pilots Legacy set specifically, but most stores are offering the price on all in-stock sets. Click on the thumbnail to check out the ad.

Inside Topps Star Wars Galaxy 5 Trading Cards

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a new feature on the upcoming Star Wars Galaxy 5 card series from Topps. The 120 card collection features 50 pieces of newly-commissioned art, alongside the best of published Star Wars art. Look for the cards at your local hobby and comic shops, as well as Target and Walmart, the last week of February.

Drawing the Clone Wars: Mandalorian Warrior

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw a Mandalorian Warrior from the latest episode of The Clone Wars animated series! Illustrator Jamie Snell explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update

LucasArts has updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with a new holorecord on the Onslaught of the Sith Empire. In the video, Master Gnost-Dural recounts the story of the Sith Empire’s surprise attack at the start of the Great War.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The Threat of Peace

LucasArts has also posted another new update to The Threat of Peace, the Star Wars: The Old Republic on-line comic. Click on over to check out Issue #7 of Act III, Uncertain Surrender.

Hasbro Goodies Previewed at UK Toy Fair - Update

The gang at JediNews.co.uk have posted another great Hasbro scoop from UK Toy Fair 2010. This time, it's our first official look at Wave 1 of the 2010 "Vintage" Collection basic figures. Click on over to check out the new Bespin Luke, Hoth Leia, Dengar, and AT-AT Commander figures!

Kota's Milita Invades JediDefender

Click on over to JediDefender.com to check out new loose images of the Rahm Kota Milita Elite figure from the upcoming Toys R Us exclusive The Force Unleashed Box Sets. Look for the sets to hit stores later this year.

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has announced the final edition sizes for two upcoming Star Wars products. The 12" 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper figure edition size has been set at 2500 pieces worldwide, while the regular edition Premium Format Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker figure edition size has been set at 1000 pieces worldwide.

Wizards of the Coast Not Renewing Star Wars License

Wizards of the Coast has decided not to renew their Star Wars license with Lucasfilm, meaning their successful Miatures and RPG gaming lines will end this summer. Click here for official announcement and here for a bit more on the future of Star Wars gaming from Lucas Licensing.

Mysterious Mandalorians Revealed!

At long last, the mysterious Mandalorians are revealed in an all-new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars this Friday on Cartoon Network. The Mandalore Plot launches an epic, three-part clash that could turn the tide of the war itself!

First Looks - Siege and Shinbone Showdown

StarWars.com has updated with previews of the cover art for two upcoming Star Wars books.

Siege, written by Karen Miller, is the second book in the Clone Wars Gambit series from Del Rey Books. Siege features cover art by Craig Howell and is due out in trade paperback this summer.
Shinbone Showdown, written by Ryder Windham, is the second book in the new Adventures in Hyperspace series from Scholastic. Shinbone Showndown hits stores this summer, the same time as the first book in the series.

Hasbro Goodies Previewed at UK Toy Fair

JediNews has posted a few great Hasbro scoops from UK Toy Fair 2010, which is taking place this week. Click on over for a sneak peek at the new Snowspeeder, all-new Bespin Cloud Car, new Role Play toys, and more!

Clone Wars Mail-Away Nahdar Vebb Redemption Form On-Line

Hasbro has posted the details for the exclusive 2010 Clone Wars Mail-Away Nahdar Vebb figure promotion on-line at HasbroToyShop. Follow the link to make sure you have everything you need and then print the redemption form and get mailing!

Gentle Giant Animated Slave Leia Maquette Announced

Gentle Giant has officially announced the new Animated Slave Leia Maquette. The latest edition in the Original Trilogy Animated line will retail for $99.99 and should ship sometime this Summer. Click on the thumbnail for a closer look.

Gentle Giant Darth Revan Mini-Bust Announced

Gentle Giant has also officially revealed the new Darth Revan Mini-Bust. The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game inspired mini-bust will retail for $59.99 and should ship in August 2010. Click on the thumbnail for a closer look.

Star Wars Galaxies: Forces Under Siege

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a new feature on Forces Under Siege, the latest Galactic Civil War game update for Star Wars Galaxies. Click on over for all the details on the new invasion warfare scenarios in three major in-game cities.

Drawing the Clone Wars: Cassie Cryar

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw Cassie Cryar, the acrobatic thief from the latest episode of The Clone Wars animated series! 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: Legacy #44 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!

Buy Star Wars Role Play, Get 3 Free Saga Legends Figures

Hasbro is now offering 3 FREE Saga Legends figures by mail when you purchase select Hasbro Star Wars Role Play toys by March 20th. Follow the link for all the details or click here for the Redemption Form.

Drawing the Clone Wars: Ione Mercy

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

Sideshow Collectibles "Ask Sideshow" Update

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new Star Wars themed edition of Ask Sideshow. Click on over to check out hints and full scoops on potential new Star Wars products from Sideshow. Plus, don't miss the latest Production Blog update, which offers a preview of the in-development Premium Format C-3PO & R2-D2 set.

Star Wars Soundboards Update - Wampa Vs. TaunTaun

The Official Star Wars Website has added eighteen new Wampa & TaunTaun 'quotes' to their Star Wars Soundboards. Click on over and have some fun recreating the epic battle between the Hoth critters.

TRU Force Unleashed Box Sets Update

Click on over to JediDefender.com to check out new loose images of the upcoming The Force Unleashed Box Sets. Both sets are scheduled to be Toys R Us exclusives and contain a mix of new and repainted figures that were formerly part of the now cancelled Legacy Collection Wave 14.

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has announced the final edition sizes for two upcoming Star Wars products. The exclusive edition 'You're Going to Regret This' Princess Leia Versus Jabba polystone diorama has been set at 400 pieces worldwide, while the Premium Format Darth Talon figure edition size has been set at 1500 pieces worldwide.

Coming Soon - The Lost Tribe of the Sith: Part 3

The Lost Tribe of the Sith is a new series of Star Wars novellas designed to complement the Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey books. The series is written by John Jackson Miller and focuses on, well, a lost tribe of Sith descendents. The third installment, Paragon, will be available for free download on February 10th.

StarWars.com The Dark Times Miniatures Preview #3

StarWars.com has posted another new preview of The Dark Times, the next expansion set from Wizards of the Coast. This preview looks at the Gungan Bounty Hunter and A'Sharad Hett minis. Head on over for the details on these new minis heading your way at the end of the month!

First Look - Rebel Force #6: Uprising

The Official Star Wars Website has updated with the cover art for Uprising, the sixth 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 May 2010.

Target Geonosis Arena 2-Packs Price Reduction

A number of folks have e-mailed to let us know that Target is currently running an unadvertised sale on their exclusive Geonosis Arena Showdown 2-Packs. After a stop at a local Target, I can confirm that the sets are indeed ringing up at just $6.99 each. If you've been waiting on clearance for these, now's the time to hit your local Target!

First Look: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

StarWars.com has posted a preview of both the front and back covers for the upcoming The Making of The Empire Strikes Back from Del Rey. The book was written by J.W. Rinzler and is due July 20th, 2010.

Clone Wars Mid-Size Vehicles Update

Our pals at YakFace have posted a pair of new preview pics of upcoming Clone Wars Mid-Size Vehicles. Click on over for preview shots of the new Droid Heavy Missile Platform and Cad Bane's Xanadu Blood.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic book shop this week are two new comics from Dark Horse - Dark Times #15 and Knights of the Old Republic #49. Can't wait to read them? Then follow the links for previews to tide you over!

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 229 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Going Commando. In this episode, the SWAN team offers up reviews of the Star Wars Force Trainer from Uncle Milton, as well as the Republic Commando mini-busts from Gentle Giant.

TRU The Force Unleashed Box Sets Update

For those that haven't seen them yet, Hasbro posted a new Q&A round-up that includes pics of new Juno Eclipse and Galen Marek figures. The two figures will be part of the upcoming Toys R Us exclusive 2010 The Force Unleashed box sets, which will include other figures formerly planned for (but ultimately dropped from) Legacy Collection Wave 14.

Disney Exclusive Jedi Mickey Mouse & R2-MK

StarWars.com has posted images of a new Disney theme parks exclusive Jedi Mickey Mouse & R2-MK figure 2-pack from Hasbro. The set will retail for $18.95 and should hit the parks in April 2010.

Clone Wars 2010 Wave 3 Revealed?

Our pals at YakFace have posted a little scooplet on the potential line-up for Clone Wars 2010 Wave 3. Looks like a new Obi-Wan, Cad Bane, and a few troopers if things pan out as rumored.

Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update

It sounds like Star Wars: The Old Republic is targeting a Spring 2011 launch. For those of you who can't wait to play, here's a bit of good news - hands-on testing will definitely begin later this year! Click here if you'd like to sign up for a chance to be a game tester.

New Clone Wars Deluxe Sets Preview at JediDefender

Click on over to JediDefender.com to check out new packaged images of a few of the upcoming Clone Wars Deluxe Vehicle & Figure sets. While the details are still sketchy, it sure looks like that little Boba Fett sticker on the package may be a little more evidence towards the return of the "galactic hunt" type promotion.

StarWars.com The Dark Times Miniatures Preview #2

StarWars.com has posted another new preview of The Dark Times, the next expansion set from Wizards of the Coast. This preview looks at the Major Maximilian Veers and ARF Trooper minis. Head on over for the details on these new minis heading your way at the end of the month!

Star Wars: The Old Republic - "Fan Friday"

LucasArts has posted this week's edition of Fan Friday, which showcases highlights from the Star Wars: The Old Republic on-line community. Click on over to check out the fan art, fan fiction, and more.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The Threat of Peace

LucasArts has also posted another new update to The Threat of Peace, the Star Wars: The Old Republic on-line comic. Click on over to check out Issue #6 of Act III, Uncertain Surrender.

Sideshow 'You're Going to Regret This' Diorama Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the 'You're Going to Regret This' Princess Leia Versus Jabba the Hutt polystone diorama! Click here to pre-order the Sideshow Exclusive version or click here to take advantage of the FLEXpay option.

The Clone Wars: Act on Instinct - Part 8

The Clone Wars online comic is back for Season Two of the hit animated series. In Part 8 of The Clone Wars: Act on Instinct, the action continues for Jedi Masters Kit Fisto and his troops plan a way to stop the Separatists diabolical shield-jamming scheme!

First Look: Millennium Falcon: A 3-D Owner's Guide

StarWars.com has updated with a preview of the cover art and interior of Millennium Falcon: A 3-D Owner's Guide from Scholastic. The book was written by Ryder Windham and is due in September 2010.

Introducing THE HUB from Hasbro and Discovery

Discovery Communications and Hasbro have unveiled the official brand and logo for their new children's network, set to launch in fall 2010. The network will be known as "The Hub" and will reach approximately 60 million homes on what is currently the Discovery Kids network.

2010 Star Wars Packaging Officially Revealed

StarWars.com has officially revealed the 2010 Clone Wars packaging, confirming the rumors that have been making the rounds the last few weeks. Click on over to check out what Bill Concannon, principal at packaging design firm PILOT, had to say about the new look!

2009 Star Wars Fans' Choice Full Results Revealed

ToyFare has posted the full results of the 2009 Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll. Click on over and see where your favorite ranked (looks like our choice, Tzizvvt, ended up 12th - way to go bug!).

2010 Galactic Heroes 2-Packs Wave 1 Update

Click on the thumbnails below to check out four new carded images of the first wave of Galactic Heroes 2-Packs scheduled for 2010. The sets include a number of new figures from The Clone Wars animated series and should hit stores in the next month or two.

Anakin Skywalker & ARF Trooper

Clone Gunner & Rocket Battle Droid

Obi-Wan Kenobi & Commander Fil

Stormtrooper & Darth Vader