tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79520640355053303902024-03-05T15:29:47.097-06:00Han's HideoutJeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comBlogger2717125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-40566755723123640952011-09-30T23:59:00.002-05:002011-09-30T23:59:00.044-05:00Thanks to All Our Readers for Thirty-Nine Fantastic Months<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLSX-Z8aiVHbxL6seSEJxzHGSUS2LpZGUIZNx5YSbgBQBuECNWIfVCXSgA4Oyp4-C8m1Z0BguMKFhltqgq2NgFhrRXumrMA_FnGizMJgRcU6A_he5BjbZ9y6c8ELk-Baa7FiOapjgbdY5/s1600/hanshideout_logo.jpg">After 39 fantastic months providing daily news nuggets on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Hasbro, Mattel, DC Direct, LEGO and more, I regret to inform everyone that this will be the last news post here at <b>Han's Hideout</b>. It has been a wonderful ride, but a number of personal factors have recently conspired to bring an end to this toy and collectibles fansite. <br />
<br clear=left>Let me take this moment to offer a hearty <b>Thank You</b> to all those who have read and supported <b>Han's Hideout</b> throughout the past 3+ years! I hope you enjoyed the time you spent here.<br />
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If you'd like to continue to read what I have to say about the latest Star Wars toys and collectibles, head on over to <a href="http://www.jedidefender.com" target="_blank" >JediDefender.com</a>, where I will be returning full-time to my former position as webmaster and news reporter.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-8613542360731416112011-09-30T22:43:00.001-05:002011-09-30T22:43:52.377-05:00Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Update<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGd6oHal-p765sJ2X9dX1WJlgtMMEinQ7zuaxZG98hKE0J23XS-jz4mEfbwcXdEqhFIz7GtNKN0vdVoTxFIPKpR2g51tWNxmchl2-B9u3bBgI9Bq8ThsuxjoWKPyxje6kEJsAWc3EWQBS/s1600/tn_swtor_galaxymap.jpg"><b>LucasArts</b> has updated the <b>Star Wars: The Old Republic</b> website with a new <a href="http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/galaxy-map" target="_blank" >Galaxy Map</a>. Click on over to check out the five major sectors of the Known Galaxy, updated profiles of the game's planets, and interactive models of the player Starships you'll be flying.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-12760569171508808182011-09-30T22:43:00.000-05:002011-09-30T22:43:46.503-05:00Dark Horse Comics Star Wars Blog Update<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8_DS1lmXWgFcGEawtKJwKKJbTsWcg-pYzrbRLoqHuamgQkN_WIRCbLetRAWmrEC1Y4aZUseCXZ9WyT9FPVwzjq6hU-fNRSHIZzmb_TDwPZCpNuaEbZdO2D97onMdOumVm0d7xbjz1LRQ/s1600/tn_crimsonempire3.jpg">Dark Horse Comics has updated their blog with new preview pages from <a href="http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/646/star-wars-friday-crimson-empire-iii-exclusive" target="_blank" >Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost</a>, the continuing adventure of former Imperial Guardsman Kir Kanos. Look for issue #1 of <i>Crimson Empire III</i> to hit comic book shops at the end of the month!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-38321524273840987192011-09-30T22:20:00.000-05:002011-09-30T22:20:42.865-05:00adidas Star Wars Campus 80s Wampa Shoes<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVa4HbkpnBKHxzz1OJsVn5zReLzeytVgqMA6V1N1lNPGX7aRMtG331cT7ABK8oYe3aKTjaN5EmTr0dCbTF7Vm7My1q0e63mmcyky-mjigQddzMHCpuXG6zhBUU-e7v3wZ8Ai_zqbliwCRa/s1600/tn_wampasneaks.JPG">adidas has created some crazy Star Wars themed items in the past, but their latest may be the craziest yet. The <a href="http://www.shopadidas.com/product/mens-originals-star-wars-campus-80s-shoes/SN499" target="_blank" >Wampa Shoes</a> offer up a faux Wampa fur upper (made from horsehair) and a special Wampa tongue badge. Pricey at $150 a pair, but definitely unique!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-79554867038440441012011-09-30T09:48:00.000-05:002011-09-30T09:48:14.540-05:00Another Two Day Sale at Toys R Us<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMU5gG9Z0SlytY9KHbZMDbCalebmg9IcNO-cSDXO_vwOOxrkJkqng_w9RLYbfC3ulxvPw21Ty25lBBfgQ3e98g_3YhPxteFoO8yIzs2hyphenhyphenEBSIcV4Z_jsw_IQLZH_L8jkoBh10bopDAvGR/s1600/hasbro_logo.jpg">Today and tomorrow, you'll find a "Two for $12.99" sale on all Star Wars basic figures. Yes, the deal appears to include Saga Legends, Clone Wars, and the Vintage Collection figures, but as always, the sale may vary based on your local store's policies. Good luck on your toy runs this weekend!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-22526840993914777862011-09-30T09:33:00.016-05:002011-09-30T10:07:55.945-05:002012 LEGO Star Wars Teaser Images<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVl7mdEBF_RfBrT4Fdzz2aovIo8y64gO4vyXiiDGYJCZVA-75UxEMeoeVNMjs_wwh3Gx6g33a4A_V722fHCNFjjWRk9LREBGPsxXVvTTE9F-PU7yVM9YzJFAeGZfCxx-uVOoxcP8mBcmoB/s1600/tn_2012LEGO.jpg">A new set of <b>LEGO Star Wars</b> catalog images has hit the internet. The pictures offer up a great preview of LEGO's 2012 Star Wars offerings, including a nifty new mini-ship/mini-figure/planet series. You can check out the pics in <a href="http://forum.rebelscum.com/showthread.php?1070712-2012-Lego-Sets/page3" target="_blank" >Rebelscum's LEGO Forum</a>.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-30437936432458253322011-09-29T23:25:00.003-05:002011-09-30T22:05:37.098-05:00Want a Sneak Peek at the 2011 Fans' Choice Poll Results?<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpL3QFQUNPbXKH1PnOY4-wvF32pdLlTnD6h3sjeTY8U73925QT9CDler0AGb3Fa-B3IEdFaHuwOw1vKvnqg_Obs8X1mh818zQGsovS-jZ4qDDDxyKm5c3k4cQduUxbv1GNCXUK30mZe2l3/s1600/tn_jocasta.jpg">OK, it's totally unofficial and totally just for fun, but someone (me) has posted <a href="http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=21821.msg521548#msg521548" target="_blank" >an early sneak preview</a> at what could be the probable results of the <b>2011 Hasbro Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll</b>. As of this post, the results from 21 participating fansites have been collated and the vote points calculated and it looks like a certain Jedi Librarian leads all vote-getters.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-41769381372137796092011-09-29T22:58:00.000-05:002011-09-29T22:58:16.351-05:00Vintage Collection Wave 9 In-Stock at Entertainment Earth<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nuyfV1uWo-74-oaRnG4Pl7772TdTgmjMnun9aVgq3OMX91ajZpzn8inG1xFTh4a9p8bzuVrUqOSD0r_3IMcq5x0FyW0Y68ENt1AroPJG8MstQ4wGIDxCLh1u5WjMsZxO1fw5Pd-bh8-_/s1600/tn_rebelsoldier_loose.JPG"><b>Vintage Collection Wave 9</b> is now <a href="http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS97568J&id=HA-807301583" target="_blank" >in-stock</a> at Entertainment Earth! The wave includes some repacks, some "Revenge" carded variants, and three brand new figures - VC68 Rebel Trooper (Echo Base), VC69 Bastila Shan, and VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man). <br />
<font color="#FF0000"><b>UPDATE:</b></font> Back in stock! Grab 'em while you can!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-65507067191145244862011-09-28T22:12:00.004-05:002011-09-28T22:16:07.597-05:002011 Han's Hideout Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll Results!All of the votes have been tallied and the results of the <b>2011 Han's Hideout Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll</b> are here! Without further ado, here is our list of the "Top 10" most requested figures that was submitted to Hasbro on behalf of our readers:<br />
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<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBz90QIaa2Z_0IWn5nVZvYzbzBGv7mLm1stBVJhUHCgs0MMoQHUxtJOxMKEKCQDeCuxteKInXYgFuaRSkrXsOS7kp-9rm-DBeifXJna4ZVswGxrH_csdETXNyfbEBFKr93LvykqkrvVpQ/s1600/2011pollresults.jpg"><br clear=left>1. Mosep Binneed<br />
2. Cleigg Lars<br />
3. Baniss Keeg<br />
4. Noghri Warrior<br />
5. Chancellor Palpatine (RotS, Office Duel)<br />
6. Padme Amidala (AotC, Lake Retreat)<br />
7. Tzizvvt<br />
8. Joruus C'baoth<br />
9. Crimson Jack (Marvel Star Wars #15)<br />
10. Arleil Schous<br />
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Thanks to everyone who voted and stay tuned for details on the next round of fan choice voting from Hasbro and <i>Star Wars Insider</i>!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-81469467722282176342011-09-28T21:56:00.000-05:002011-09-28T21:56:45.910-05:00New EE Sales - Free Shipping on Vandor and 5th Vinyl Free<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_ajgyi81iLDMPeEbBM786dD1PffAuGBIrmTZ8c5_IolRN3o9eaPnBkWIXr7qTMuHIjMTSiPPsdGLukbXVyHVmoAlX5bUpZH6wsWaei_byZSy6CUtpOFb66Itu73jBnd3HP9p2NDSqulz/s1600/vinylsale.JPG">Entertainment Earth is running two new sales this week. First, you can get <a href="http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?id=HA-807301583&spotlight=2202&eeshop=&collect=&theme=STAR+WARS&company=vandor&rppdup=20&rpp=20&filterdup=0&filter=0&instockCheck=on" target="_blank" >free shipping</a> when you buy at least $20 worth of in-stock movie themed merchandise from Vandor. You can also get your <a href="http://www.entertainmentearth.com/hitlist.asp?id=HA-807301583&collect=vinyl+figures&instockCheck=on" target="_blank" >5th Vinyl figure for FREE</a> when you add 5 in-stock vinyl figures to your cart.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-59424376388252841372011-09-28T15:35:00.000-05:002011-09-28T15:35:23.256-05:00New Two Day Sale at Toys R Us<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfSW3BfIHmMcnfeDQyyTYUctTN0kKv8cgCOvtImNGkjnAYcMZ64qAOJW-Wzi-JYSwsy-5ofGaO0ft7nXysOrIPeamO4kaF3Y9x4X-Pgq7TqCmmISarXyswI42wiS_vETYrxwGBe83F8C-/s1600/tn_battleoverendor.jpg">Today and tomorrow at Toys R Us, you'll find <a href="http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/092711_Ds_TRU_Midweek.pdf" target="_blank" >a nice sale</a> on the exclusive <b>Battle Over Endor</b> Rebel Pilot 4-packs. The sets are just $21.99 each, which is $10 off the regular price. In addition, <b>Star Wars Transformers</b> are on sale with a "Buy 1, Get 1 50% off" promotion.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-2066856879588064952011-09-27T20:47:00.000-05:002011-09-27T20:47:05.141-05:00The "As You Wish" Charity Project at Star Wars Celebration VI<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJOtLz2i6r8Nt14PVF2emlEaFAY9sTcZ5veivZtW9V99fQu26XA6e5tCsUlbWwpPo6JEvwZ8tiFgatxjSHPlDmrWvV1fnj-QyrJzIbX1Kx5NqKmmTndnvoieKqW_meqbYg1Ssz3Vrw5DA/s1600/tn_asyouwish.jpg"><b>Star Wars Celebration VI</b> will feature the <a href="http://www.starwarscelebration.com/LP/Whats-Happening/As-You-Wish/" target="_blank" >"As You Wish"</a> Charity Project. The Dented Helmet costuming group and the 501st Legion are presenting Boba Fett and Clone Trooper helmets to talented artists and studios to be re-imagined. The helmets will be on display at Celebration VI and then auctioned off online by <b>Make-A-Wish</b> after the show.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-1113408752898955922011-09-27T20:36:00.000-05:002011-09-27T20:36:54.097-05:00Star Wars: Scourge Coming Next Year<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQwZjRjQiv5Q1b8Ekmrumbti8LJCvX_JSg-ipxNR3vs7KPUFAmYHEl3FOMZyHX3dV2UgElyCnFw8BWWIcO18HeNzXsmfk8vNFus7T_6Yj4ATJpR5Y753bdYjpdHwT9tT4JXcNxc0LnCEGF/s1600/tn_scourge.jpg">The Official Star Wars Blog has posted a sneak preview of the front cover to <a href="http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2011/09/27/star-wars-scourge-coming-in-april/" target="_blank" ><i>Star Wars: Scourge</i></a>, the upcoming book by Jeff Grubb. The book will be available in paperback and ebook formats and is due out on April 24, 2012.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-15298467691214461702011-09-26T23:24:00.000-05:002011-09-26T23:24:06.062-05:00Vintage Collection Wave 9 Found at Retail<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nuyfV1uWo-74-oaRnG4Pl7772TdTgmjMnun9aVgq3OMX91ajZpzn8inG1xFTh4a9p8bzuVrUqOSD0r_3IMcq5x0FyW0Y68ENt1AroPJG8MstQ4wGIDxCLh1u5WjMsZxO1fw5Pd-bh8-_/s1600/tn_rebelsoldier_loose.JPG">Wave 9 of the <b>Vintage Collection</b> basic figure line has hit a Target store here in Minnesota. My pal <b>GrandMoffNick</b> from the Minnesota Forums over at <a href="http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=52.0" target="_blank" >JediDefender</a> found the three new figures - VC68 Echo Base Rebel Trooper, VC69 Bastila Shan, and VC70 Ponda Boba (Walrus Man) - at his local Twin Cities Target store. Good luck on your next toy run!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-89035820827929262022011-09-26T23:17:00.000-05:002011-09-26T23:17:39.990-05:00Yakface Digs Up Another Domino Squad Member<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgf2eaVZT05lW3vK5Rtr9XQNtTBTJr50ycaEh-NY-UdUQ-_Ibfi0PGbosBWXIUDxHKWBA_y9pgrhqCFPEqb9AYM5RZZWzlrGorgZ-EHQ4X8FymRT5e7lyeOxyydAkomGlVhVdxFcz-f5Lb/s1600/tn_cutup.jpg">My pal Jayson over at Yakface.com has dug up what appears to be an upcoming Clone Wars figure of <a href="http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2011/09/26/domino-squad-cutup-clone-revealed/" target="_blank" >Clone Trooper Cutup</a> from Domino Squad. No official word yet on where this figure will pop up, but hopefully we'll find out at NYCC in a couple weeks!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-63996910296529327522011-09-26T23:15:00.000-05:002011-09-26T23:15:01.772-05:00Star Wars Series 7 MIMOBOTs Revealed<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRivUW0bMoHf8vS4rzNhEEG0Q41XE2WJcUWPJNv1IdPqqIcqq9BAD_Dxm80wtLMoF52O5d6aJVLxCgtFWTQ2Lv4epHA-xje_H0HTtXpheV_ATsk82hAo0j_Wjfb2RTWn2CiE0FxlDGk2M/s1600/tn_mimobot7.jpg">Mimoco has updated their blog with the details on <a href="http://blog.mimoco.com/?p=1312" target="_blank" >Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 7</a>! Included in Series 7 are Boba Fett, Boushh, Lando Calrissian, Bossk, and Carbonite Han! Follow the link to check out the MIMOBOTs!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-43234224909577431642011-09-26T22:56:00.001-05:002011-09-26T22:57:13.870-05:002012 Pit Droid Preview at JediDefender<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gcqkhNoxGu01sDTjP0dZ_kH-8gRc2Y-F7RsxngiI3GmGd27awPrYy5daggrWyOZZbjitcpH7s0HnajVWBfFxBdbK5CYS5Q4pcQUNlfJHKoL5gI-TP1rdQgDAZu0PnYhQPWwT4QjfYQYr/s1600/tn_rattspit.jpg">Our pals at JediDefender.com have posted some great preview pics of the <a href="http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1317026187,20201," target="_blank" >Pit Droid</a> figure coming with Ratts Tyerell next year. Look for both Ratts and his Droid in the Vintage Collection Phantom Menace wave, which should hit stores around the end of the year or early January 2012.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-37665391459334506792011-09-25T23:12:00.002-05:002011-09-25T23:12:39.423-05:002011 Han's Hideout Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll Reminder<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMU5gG9Z0SlytY9KHbZMDbCalebmg9IcNO-cSDXO_vwOOxrkJkqng_w9RLYbfC3ulxvPw21Ty25lBBfgQ3e98g_3YhPxteFoO8yIzs2hyphenhyphenEBSIcV4Z_jsw_IQLZH_L8jkoBh10bopDAvGR/s1600/hasbro_logo.jpg">A quick reminder to all - don't forget today is the last day to take part in the <a href="http://hanshideout.blogspot.com/2011/09/2011-hasbro-star-wars-fans-choice-poll.html" target="_blank" >2011 Han's Hideout Star Wars Fans Choice Poll</a>. Just send an <a href="mailto:hanshideout@gmail.com">e-mail</a> with your <b>top ten</b> most wanted 3.75" Hasbro Star Wars figures, making sure to put "Hasbro Fan Choice 2011" in the subject line please. E-mails will be accepted through 11:59pm CDT tonight!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-54727917055346902172011-09-25T22:17:00.008-05:002011-09-25T23:47:55.614-05:00On Sale This Week at Toys R Us<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPt3FK_nDF-3Ox9Cpb9_eWKeES0wVMa3jkNZAJ3-elOKssHQHW0Idoomb-PShWibVSKeCSXpGJM1VOVlI98076xJzId1uZbY-TckQu4VuTO3lmzL9eJKg3mE0ezLkLPDprZVDjiXYsbZS/s1600/tn_tru_20110925.jpg">This week at <b>Toys R Us</b>, you'll find a sale on the <b>LEGO AT-AT Walker</b> and <b>LEGO Hoth Echo Base</b> constructions sets. Both sets are $10 off the regular price, just $109.99 for the LEGO AT-AT set and $84.99 for the LEGO Hoth Echo Base set. Not the best deal, but they are on sale!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-75051368376117528192011-09-24T16:16:00.000-05:002011-09-24T16:16:31.470-05:00TRU Death Star Trench Run Ultimate Battle Pack Hits Retail<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDphKaHgVbx0Jbjx3V5nrGUja69tnAtwB4JpQMPO2hK0OY3ggKDqa50V_clh2ofR-H1nXLYJHrDzAoYkNFKaSw1JVc-dJvx5PZ57QnrKkoJ-tDQLAG8DRFTG1IN8pX0rjVK-NXFZyNmLPt/s1600/tn_trenchrun.jpg">The Toys R Us exclusive <b>Death Star Trench Run</b> Ultimate Battle Pack is now hitting TRU stores across the country. I saw one yesterday at my local Toys R Us here in Minnesota, and while the boxed presentation is fantastic, I just had to pass due to the $100 price tag. Let's hope there is a nice sale in this pack's future! Good luck to all you looking for one!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-46434395890484989152011-09-24T16:00:00.002-05:002011-09-24T16:02:14.001-05:00Star Wars: The Old Republic - We've Got a Launch Date!<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11y5G0mPpHeXGNPcVFpISWxOWd1EK26UTS5pJyYt_RAC4yqiK1lllckFK4egMuo8bUmIsDidIWIKwr9TB3Kp000JlDuHjWgoX0Sjv4H5BzHnTk341mkOatke-XetjZXOfC7uV-sl8ovjD/s1600/tn_jediknight.jpg"> It's here, it's finally here! BioWare and LucasArts have officially announced that <b>Star Wars: The Old Republic</b> will launch on <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20110924" target="_blank" >December 20th, 2011</a> in North America! Those who pre-order the game and enter their pre-order code on <a href="http://www.swtor.com/preorder" target="_blank" >StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com</a> will be eligible for early game access, so buy today to secure your place in line!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-74919731855797705842011-09-24T15:54:00.001-05:002011-09-24T15:55:50.003-05:00Star Wars: The Old Republic - Player Companions<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfck7JdN10wi08RNyuE359wLSHDyCGAitthLN7CsO9JLYWaIaY593rVVgkB-S-dOIRLb5qD5gJPgiqLIVDTwTJglcnsm74HkwS_Pc9eaxNW8XJz2LKsYDj8_JtwMj7iGFgSyqutiUBIyc/s1600/tn_companions.jpg">LucasArts has also updated the <b>Star Wars: The Old Republic</b> website with a new <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/20110923" target="_blank" >Developer Dispatch video</a> and <a href="http://www.swtor.com/news/blog/20110923" target="_blank" >Blog Post</a> on the <b>Companion Characters</b> that will be available in the game. Companions are designed to complement your strengths or weaknesses and provide company for the epic journey ahead.Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-78909123650143622742011-09-23T22:46:00.001-05:002011-09-23T22:47:09.893-05:00No Surprise - Star Wars on Blu-ray is Very Popular<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6HUGt2e5uBdfRtHJQUya6BSIVEuxOdnymBNgXE205RJ4V5ykBcE-I-5tgn0f9DbrhEm8LtwxxmcvU4Yj2oDmAKiIU63Wjy9l_OuvsIT9pB38ZgUNh0AeUKTkxnhj_5kicnxk3yfHmxI4/s1600/tn_bluraysaga.jpg"> Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today that <b>Star Wars</b> is the bestselling catalog Blu-ray Disc of all time in just its first week of release. Congrats to all of you for helping Lucasfilm make even more money off Star Wars! Enjoy those Blu-rays!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-40580886674355266562011-09-23T22:30:00.000-05:002011-09-24T00:00:35.678-05:00Hasbro Clears Out Target's Vintage Collection Peg-Warmers<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jrHtlfSTEjfTga6j5lxNOjZ10wRhZ3vCNe5wiC1prAXRYh7tVMaDT6fJh6yUUAfMIt1cBPRZVNIEJr-MAdQDa8YDCpzcmSA-mhvbCzXrrHvRYFCn700zfPGBLN4YUOrL5Q9moLZvNLSR/s1600/tn_targetlogo.jpg">Have you noticed cleared Vintage Collection pegs at your local Target store? It seems that Hasbro reps are clearing the peg-warmers at many Target stores across the country. If you were holding out for a sale to stock up on Sandtroopers, Dengars, or Cloud Car pilots, you may want to reconsider and buy them while you can!Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952064035505330390.post-16807372994467756012011-09-22T21:31:00.000-05:002011-09-22T21:31:20.576-05:00Sideshow Collectibles Edition Size Update<img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjSR6i6NoqbIpk3Yt97v4qaxCJxr6qTiPhZceKL5Agj-_AITtUiEGi0KZ7SgDF7_iMk4zW9P1tnujGOe1Ar9HARv3QvvjoC96N0wC-LuADGYMhUAzKy-DN05Bu4hIztUy1eBjld05reaD/s1600/tn_ss_12in_bobafett.JPG"><b>Sideshow Collectibles</b> has announced that the edition size for the exclusive edition <b>12" Boba Fett</b> figure set has been set at 2000 pieces worldwide. The Wait List is available if you missed out on pre-ordering one, or you can always grab the <a href="http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=2128" target="_blank" >regular version</a> (no display base included).Jeff Smentekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534967012820740245noreply@blogger.com