Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale Nearly Over

Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale ends today, so you've only got a few more hours to save on hundreds of items up to 90% off! Buy now if you haven't already!

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: The Old Republic #3 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 Action News - Podcast # 260 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Thank You For 5 Great Years. In this episode, the SWAN team recaps the recent conventions and looks back at the past five years of podcasting.

A Closer Look at Vintage Collection Wave 3

Hasbro has passed along new high-res loose and carded images of the eight figures that make up Wave 3 of the Vintage Collection. Click on the thumbnails below to check out the pics!

Admiral Ackbar

Gamorrean Guard

Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit)

R2-D2

Rebel Commando

Wicket

Wooof

Yoda

Clone Wars Nahdar Vebb Figures Delayed

Still waiting for your mail-away Clone Wars Nahdar Vebb figure from Hasbro? If so, you may be waiting a while longer. Hasbro has mailed out postcards announcing a delay - Nahdar will start shipping again from the fulfillment house in November 2010.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Blood of the Empire

LucasArts has posted another new issue of Blood of the Empire, the latest Star Wars: The Old Republic web comic. Click on over to check out Part 2 of Act 3, Burn the Future.

2010 Vintage Collection Wave 2 Hits Retail

Wave 2 of the Vintage Collection figure line is now hitting Toys R Us stores across the US. The wave includes eight figures, seven from Revenge of the Sith and one from Star Wars. Wave 2 also kicks off the hunt for the latest round of "chase" figures - foil card variants. Unfortunately, TRU is still charging $9.99 each, so you may want to wait for Target and Walmart.

Clone Wars Fall 2010 Wave 2 Found at Retail

Wave 16 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 2) of the Clone Wars basic figure line has been arriving at Walmart stores across the USA over the past week or so. The wave includes four new figures - Battle Droid Commander, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, and ARF Trooper (Jungle Camo). Mace and Kit may seem familiar, but they feature nice articulation upgrades over the previous issues.

JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Bespin Han Solo

Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for one of my all-time favorite Kenner figures, the Han Solo (Bespin Outfit) figure!

Fathead Offers New Clone Wars Items

Fathead is expanding their Star Wars product line to include characters from The Clone Wars. Fathead products are designed with a special adhesive backing that enables them to be moved from wall to wall with no damage to the surface and make great gifts for kids!

adidas Originals Star Wars for Fall/Winter 2010

The Official Site has posted a preview of the items you'll find from adidas Originals later this year. The Fall line focuses on tributes to R2-D2, C-3PO, Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt and Han Solo in Carbonite, among others.

Star Wars Soundboards Update - Qui-Gon Jinn

StarWars.com has added twenty Qui-Gon Jinn clips and soundbites to the Star Wars Soundboards. Follow the link and have some fun mixing and mashing the sounds of your favorite student of the Living Force.

Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 2 Hits Retail in Japan

Kubrick Collectors rejoice! The big day is here as Kubrick Star Wars DX Series 2 has finally arrived! With the official release of DX Series 2, we can finally lock down some info on the chase figures! Click on the thumbnails below to check out the chases:

AT-ST Driver
[can be found in the Snowtrooper Commander box]
Hoth Rebel Trooper
[can be found in the Hoth Luke Skywalker box]

And here are the reported case ratios:

24:96 - Chewbacca (Mechanic)
23:96 - Snowtrooper Commander
16:96 - Han Solo (Hoth)
15:96 - Luke Skywalker (Hoth)
8:96 - Princess Leia (Hoth)
8:96 - R-3PO
1:48 - Hoth Landscape Display [rare display]
1:96 - AT-ST Driver [rare chase]
1:96 - Hoth Rebel Trooper [rare chase]

Thanks to the gang at Instinctoy for the images and info.

Sideshow 'Fall of the Empire' Diorama Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the 'Fall of the Empire' - Ewoks vs. Stormtrooper Polystone Diorama. Click here to pre-order or click here to take advantage of FLEXpay.

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has announced that the final edition size for the exclusive 12" Commander Cody figure has been set at 1000 pieces worldwide. The Wait List is available if you missed out on pre-ordering one.

New Screenshots from Clone Wars Adventures

The Official Star Wars Website has posted some new screenshots from the upcoming Clone Wars Adventures game from Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts. Click on over to check out the images from the game and a video, which gives a sneak peek of the game's mini-games!

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 259 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Live from Chicago Comic-Con. In this episode, the SWAN team checks in from Chicago and offers up interviews with Ashley Eckstein, Dan Madsen, and Daniel Logan along with the usual store reports and updates.

Sideshow 'Fall of the Empire' Diorama Preview

Just a reminder that Sideshow Collectibles' 'Fall of the Empire' - Ewoks vs. Stormtrooper Polystone Diorama will be available for priority pre-order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, August 26th (typically between 6PM and 7PM Pacific). To whet your appetite, Sideshow has posted the product image gallery a bit early!

PSWCS Celebration V Charity Medallion On-Line

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collector Society is selling another exclusive medallion with the proceeds once again going to charity. This year's medallion will benefit the Canine Corps, which is a free kennel that houses and cares for the dogs of US servicemen who are deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. Check out JediDefender for all the details.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Blood Ties #1 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!

TRU's Vintage Box AT-AT Hits Retail

We've received a few reports from readers that the Toys R Us exclusive "Vintage Package" variant of the new AT-AT has hit stores across the West Coast. Also coming in is word that TRU is now charging $109.99 for their AT-ATs (both the standard edition and the vintage box version).

On Sale This Week at Toys R Us

Once again this week, you'll find a "Buy One, Get One 50% Off" deal on select Hasbro Star Wars action figures at Toys R Us. The BOGO50% deal includes the new Clone Wars and Saga Legends basic figures (regular price $7.49) and is available in stores and on-line.

Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update

LucasArts has updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with new details on the Starships of The Old Republic. Follow the link to study the style and specifications of two of the Starships you'll find in the game.

New Vintage and Clone Wars Previews at JediDefender

Click on over to JediDefender to check out a pile of new carded images of figures from Vintage Collection Wave 3 and Clone Wars Fall 2010 Wave 4 and Wave 5. Man, that Return of the Jedi wave looks sweet! And I can't wait to hear what the Vos fans have to say about him showing up in the animated series this Fall.

Sideshow Collectibles 12" Commander Cody Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the 12" Commander Cody figure! Click here to pre-order the Sideshow Exclusive version or click here to take advantage of the FLEXpay option.

UPDATE: The Sideshow Exclusive version has sold out! Click here to pre-order the regular edition or here for the regular edition FLEXpay option.

Sideshow 'Fall of the Empire' Diorama Announced

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new teaser image to announce the pre-order details for the 'Fall of the Empire' – Ewoks vs. Stormtrooper Polystone Diorama. Priority Pre-Ordering will begin Thursday, August 26th, with the launch of the weekly Sideshow Newsletter!

Yoda and The Force Unleashed 2

StarWars.com has posted a teaser video revealing Yoda's role in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II video game. Click on over to find out how and why the galaxy's greatest Jedi Master is with Starkiller.

JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - TIE Fighter Pilot

Scott has posted another new entry in JediDefender's Collect All 92! forum. Click on over to check out the comparison pics for the Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot figure!

Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale

It's time once again for Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale. Head on over to check out the deals on hundreds of items up to 90% off! It's the perfect time to buy those straggler items you've been thinking about buying.

Medicom Celebration V VCD Fett Up for Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the latest version of the Vinyl Collectible Boba Fett figure from Japanese toymaker Medicom Toy. Only a small number of these Celebration V exclusive deco Fetts will be offered, so grab one while you can!

UPDATE: Sold out! The Wait List option is available if you missed him.

Sideshow Collectibles 12" Commander Cody Preview

Just a reminder that Sideshow Collectibles' 12" Commander Cody figure will be available for priority pre-order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, August 19th (typically between 6PM and 7PM Pacific). To whet your appetite, Sideshow has posted the product image gallery a bit early!

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic shop this week is Star Wars: Legacy #50 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!

Vintage Mail-Away Boba Fett Offer at HasbroToyShop

Hasbro has posted the details for the exclusive 2010 Vintage Mail-Away Boba Fett 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!

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 258 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Part 1: Celebration 5 Days 1 and 2. In this episode, the SWAN team, well, looks back at the first two days of activities at Celebration V!
UPDATE: The SWAN gang has now posted Part 2: Celebration 5 Wrap-Up, which covers the rest of their days at Celebration V.