New Deluxe Figure and Vehicle Set Revealed

Big Bad Toy Store is now taking pre-orders for a new wave of Clone Wars Deluxe Figure and Vehicle sets. Of note in the pre-order is a set that hadn't yet been revealed - the BARC Speeder Bike with Clone Trooper Jesse.

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has announced that the edition size for the exclusive version of the 12" Boil and Waxer with Numa figure set has been set at 500 pieces worldwide. The Wait List is available if you missed out on pre-ordering one.

Star Wars: Trench Run On Sale

Star Wars: Trench Run for the iPhone or iPod Touch is now on sale for $1.99 at the iTunes store for a limited time. If you haven't tried this nifty little game, now's a great time to finally give it a try!

2010 Vintage Wave 3 Up for Pre-Order at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth is now taking pre-orders for Wave 3 of Hasbro's new Vintage Collection. The wave includes 7 new figures - Admiral Ackbar, Gamorrean Guard, Rebel Commando, R2-D2 with Drink Tray, Jedi Luke, Wooof, and Wicket.

The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation - Part 3

The Clone Wars online comic is back for Season Three of the animated series. Click on over to check out what Obi-Wan Kenobi and Captain Rex are up to in Part 3 of The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation.

Empire Chronicles: Probot

StarWars.com has posted the next entry in the new Empire Chronicles feature series. Click on over to check out the latest entry in the series, which takes a look at the Empire appearance of the Imperial Probe Droid, aka the Probot.

New Target Senate Commando Pack Images

Click on over to JediDefender.com to check out new pics of the upcoming Target exclusive Clone Wars Senate Commando 2-Pack. Look for this set and its partner (Cad Bane & IG-86) at a Target near you this Fall.

Clone Wars - The Return of Papanoida

Ahsoka Tano and Senator Riyo Chuchi team up to help Pantoran Chairman Papanoida try to rescue his kidnapped family in Sphere of Influence, this week's new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network. Yes, it's that Papanoida - Lucas' cameo character from Revenge of the Sith makes his animated debut in this all-new episode!

It's Official - Star Wars in 3D in 2012

Lucasfilm announced today that the live-action Star Wars Saga will be converted to 3D! The Phantom Menace will be the first film converted and is scheduled for theatrical release in 2012.

DROID R2-D2 by Motorola Hits This Week

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a few details on the new DROID R2-D2 from Motorola. The new R2-inspired smartphone is packed with exclusive Star Wars contents and will hit the Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, September 30th.

Shipping From Dark Horse This Week

Arriving at your local comic book shop this week are two new comics from Dark Horse - Blood Ties #2 and Invasion - Rescues #4. Can't wait to read them? Then follow the links for previews to tide you over!

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 264 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled I’d Buy That For a Dollar. In this episode, the SWAN team checks out the goodies in the $1 section at Target and offers up tips on where to find Jodo Kast.

Barriss Offee & Quinlan Vos Galactic Heroes Confirmed

Jesse over at Playing With My Galactic Heroes has posted a pic of the "not-yet-officially-confirmed" Bariss Offee & Quinlon Vos Galactic Hereos 2-Pack. Follow the link to check out the set, which ships this Fall.

On Sale This Week at Toys R Us

This week at Toys R Us, you'll find a great big sale on Star Wars toys! Among the deals are Clone Wars and Saga Legends basic figure priced two for $11.99 and Clone Wars Vehicles for $5 off the regular price. In addition, you'll get a $5 gift card with any Star Wars purchase over $30 or a $10 gift card if you spend more than $50 on Star Wars.

Clone Wars Fall 2010 Wave 3 Found at Retail

Wave 17 (aka Fall 2010 Wave 3) of the Clone Wars basic figure line has hit Target stores across the USA. The wave includes three new figures - Flamethower Clone Troper, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Clone Pilot Goji.

JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Yoda

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 the most popular Kenner figures - Yoda!

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 4 of Act 3, Burn the Future.

Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update

LucasArts has also updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with some new details on the Smuggler Class. Follow the link to check out the details on some of the advanced smuggler professions and a new smuggler starship.

New Free Gift Promo at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth is running a new promo this month. You can get one of three different free promo items when you order $40 or more in qualifying in-stock merchandise. The offer is good through October 31, 2010.

Star Tours 3.5 - The Droids

Disney has updated their Parks Blog with a sneak peek at the droids of the new Star Tours upgrade. Dubbed "Star Tours 3.5" because it will be set between the two Star Wars trilogies, the new ride will feature an AC Series pilot droid and a WA-7 spokesbot droid.

More Star Wars Build-A-Bears Have Arrived

If you've got kids in your house and you've heard of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, this is for you. The Official Star Wars Website has posted news that Build-A-Bear will be offering another batch of Star Wars themed animals. Look for C-3PO, Han Solo, Princess Lea, and more to make their debuts this weekend!

Sideshow Collectibles 12" Boil and Waxer Pre-Order

Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for the 12" Boil and Waxer with Numa figure set! 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.

TRU Exclusive Clone Wars Nikto Guard Hits Retail

The exclusive Clone Wars Nikto Guard figure is now hitting Toys R Us stores across the USA for $10.99 each. He's also available on-line if you'd rather avoid the stores. Unfortunately, there is no official word yet on whether or not there will be a promotion that goes along with this figure.

Drawing the Clone Wars: ARC Trooper Helmet

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw the new ARC Trooper Helmet from Season Three of The Clone Wars animated series! Star Wars illustrator Grant Gould explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation - Part 2

The Clone Wars online comic is back for Season Three of the animated series. In Part 2 of The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation, Anakin, Yoda, and other Jedi discuss what to do with the info they've received from Jabba the Hutt.

Ryloth Under Siege, Jar Jar Runs Wild

The Clone Wars heads back to its beginnings with Supply Lines, this week's new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network. Ryloth is under siege, and it's up to Jedi Master Di to hold off the droids while Bail Organa and Jar Jar Binks try to convince King Katuunko to send aid before it's too late.

First Look - Star Wars: Red Harvest

For those fans of the Star Wars & Horror mash-ups, StarWars.com has updated with a look at the cover art for Red Harvest from Del Rey Books. The book was written by Joe Schreiber with cover art by Indika and David Stevenson and is due in out in hardcover this December.

Sideshow 1:6 Scale IG-88 Sneak Peek

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new Production Peek video. Follow the link to see which Empire Strikes Back bounty hunter they are working on currently. (hint - it's IG-88!)

Sideshow Collectibles 12" Boil and Waxer Preview

Just a reminder that Sideshow Collectibles' 12" Boil and Waxer with Numa figure set will be available for priority pre-order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, September 23rd (typically between 6PM and 7PM Pacific). To whet your appetite, Sideshow has posted the product image gallery a bit early!

A Peek at some 2011 Star Wars Books from DK

StarWars.com has preview of a number of upcoming Star Wars books from DK Books. Click on over to check out Star Wars: Secrets of the Jedi, the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Sticker Collection, new DK Readers and more.

Dark Horse Star Wars for December 2010 and Beyond

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a summary of the Dark Horse comics scheduled to hit comic shops in December 2010 and beyond. Head on over for all the details and cover images!

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 263 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Making the Best of a Bad Situation. In this episode, the SWAN team looks at recent product announcements from Gentle Giant and Sideshow and there is a new Hasbro Q&A mixed in there too.

Two New Star Wars Novel Excerpts from Del Rey Books

StarWars.com has posted excerpts from a pair of upcoming Star Wars novels from Del Rey Books. You can click here to check out the prologue from The Force Unleashed II, which is due out in hardcover on October 5th. Click here to check out the prologue from Dynasty of Evil, the third book in the Darth Bane series, which is due in paperback on September 28th.

McDonald's Happy Meal Clone Wars Fingerboard Commercial

The Official Star Wars Website has posted the McDonald's commercial for the current Clone Wars Fingerboard promotion. Click on over to check out the video and be sure to hit your local McD's to grab your boards... or not.

On Sale This Week at Toys R Us

This Week at Toys R Us, you'll find a special "Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free" deal on the Galactic Heroes 2-Packs from Hasbro. With a lot of new packs hitting TRU lately, it's a good time to pick up the sets you're still missing! The sale is available in stores and on-line.

Star Wars Soundboards Update - Bounty Hunters

StarWars.com has added twenty Bounty Hunter clips from the Clone Wars animated series to the Star Wars Soundboards. Follow the link and have some fun mixing and mashing the sounds of Cad Bane, Aurra Sing, and Bossk.

New Gentle Giant Pre-Orders at Entertainment Earth

Entertainment Earth has updated their website with pre-orders for the next two entries in Gentle Giant's nifty Jumbo Kenner Vintage Figure series.

The Chewbacca Jumbo Vintage Kenner figure retails for $74.99 and is expected to ship in April 2011.
The 'Big Head' Han Solo Jumbo Vintage Kenner figure retails for $74.99 and is, you guessed it, expected to ship in April 2011.

Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update

LucasArts has updated the Star Wars: The Old Republic website with the latest Developer Dispatch - Designing the Light Side. Follow the link to watch the developers discuss the vision for the Jedi classes in the game.

New Clone Wars Season Three Web Comic

The Clone Wars online comic is back for Season Three of the hit animated series. The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation is an original tale that occurs during the events of Season Three. Check out the Official Site's on-line comic viewer for part one of the story.

Clone Wars Adventures is Now Live

Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts have officially launched the Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures online game. Follow the link to create your character and start exploring the Jedi Temple, dueling with Lightsabers, racing speederbikes, and much more!

Sideshow 12" Clone Wars Ryloth Multi-Pack Announced

Sideshow Collectibles has posted a new teaser image to announce a new 12" action figure multi-pack - 12" Boil and Waxer with Numa! Priority Pre-Ordering will begin Thursday, September 23rd, with the launch of the weekly Sideshow Newsletter!

Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update

Sideshow Collectibles has announced that the edition size for the regular issue Clone Trooper Premium Format figure has been set at 1000 pieces worldwide. Click here to pre-order or here for the FLEXpay option.

Toy Industry Foundation AT-AT Charity Auction

The Toy Industry Foundation is once again auctioning off two of the new 2010 Star Wars Imperial AT-AT toys signed by George Lucas. The auctions will benefit TIF programs that provide much-needed support to charities helping children who are at-risk, abused, abandoned, ill or otherwise in need. The auction will begin on September 23 at 3pm (EST) and will close September 30, 2010 at 3pm (EST).

Hasbro Star Wars Q&A - Session 30

On August 20th, we sent our thirtieth batch of questions to Hasbro to once again take part in their Star Wars Question and Answer sessions. Today, we've got the answers to our two questions!

1) It was really neat to see some of the "work-in-progress" for the new Dr. Evazan in the Celebration V coverage. Please tell us that the evil Doctor, Ponda, and Bom Vimdin are all still on track for 2011 and if so, when - Spring or Fall? And while we're talking Cantina, we'll put in our yearly comment that it was disappointing to once again see no signs of that center distillery piece in your convention displays. Is that bar center piece even still in the idea parking lot?

** First, the good news. All three figures will be coming next year, with Bom up first in Spring, and the other two in Fall. Now the bad news - there is no work currently going on with any distillery pieces for the Cantina. It is too big to do as basic figures, and Cantina bar scenes unfortunately are not the most compelling Battle Pack concept. The idea is still in the Parking Lot, but it will take the absolute right occasion to move it out, and that opportunity has not presented itself yet. Hopefully some day....

2) I picked up the new Jabba's Throne set at Walmart and it's fantastic. A great toy and a huge improvement over the previous Jabbas. The only problem is that quite a few of my Jabba's palace denizens look even more dated next to him. Any chance of seeing some upgrades to Yakface, Ree-Yees, and Barada before too long?

** Yes, there will be updates to some of these in the next few years. First up will be Barada - at least Kithaba, a re-do of the vintage Kenner Barada. Expect him some time in 2011. One other will hopefully be out in 2012.

Star Wars Action News - Podcast # 262 Available

Star Wars Action News has posted their latest podcast episode entitled Halloween and some Beanz. In this episode, the SWAN team reviews the first wave of Star Wars costumes to hit Toys R Us and the Spirit Halloween Store and the Star Wars Mighty Beanz.

Mail-Away Rocket Fett Now Arriving

Hasbro's Vintage Collection Rocket Firing Boba Fett mail-away figure is now arriving in mailboxes across the country - in fact, I received my Fett over the weekend. A word of warning - many Fetts are showing up damaged thanks to a weak cardboard shipping box and poor handling along the way.

JediDefender's "Collect All 92" - Bespin Luke Skywalker

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

Drawing the Clone Wars: Rumi Paramita

All the aspiring artists out there can head on over to StarWars.com for a lesson on how to draw Bounty Hunter Rumi Paramita from Season Two of The Clone Wars animated series! Star Wars illustrator Jessica Hickman explains how with an easy-to-follow step by step process.

A Look Inside a Few Upcoming Clone Wars Books

The Official Star Wars Website has posted a look inside five of the upcoming The Clone Wars books from the Penguin Young Readers Group. From pop-up villians to Defenders of the republic, it's going to be a busy fall for young readers.