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Posted by: Darth_Spice | 14 March 2010 | 15:04 EDT Update from Topps Trading Cards: New Empire Strikes Back Series We have produced a small clip featuring this sample of the upcoming Empire Strikes Back 3D trading cards. This card is very rare, as they were only sent to distributors/retailers. The Topps Company wanted to show Troops how nice the 3D effect looks, which is why we’re offering them to you. Click below and hit the forums to find out how you can score one! (While supplies last!)
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 14 March 2010 | 13:47 EDT Dewback Preview: Anaheim Comic Con We have some great news for our Troopers stationed in or around the Anaheim, CA area. Irvin Kershner, who directed Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, will be making his only scheduled 2010 U.S. appearance. Fans can take part in rare discussion with him at Anaheim Comic Con on Saturday, April 17. There is no doubt "Kersh" was responsible for one of the most influential movies in cinematic history, and making Han Solo a complete pimp, therefore it is a no-brainer he would join Billy Dee Williams for this event. For ticket prices, directions and more, visit their website for the
We update our Sandwatch Guides with some of the latest and last of the Comic Book 2-packs. These two sets are exclusive to Wal-Mart stores and are hitting retail locations across the country. Check out the photos and summary of IG97 & Rom Mohc and the Storm Commando & General Weir. You can bet these will be a hot item if the scalpers get word, so head out and get them while you can. For more check out the latest and thanks again to Boba Binks for never giving up the hunt! United We Find.
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 13 March 2010 | 13:16 EST Sandtrooper Dennis Reports:
“Hey Troopers, the Walmart exclusive comic packs IG97 & Rom Mohc and Storm Commando & General Weir are in stock at the Walmart in Round Lake Beach, IL. Toys R Us in Gurnee, IL has their exclusive Speeder Bike & STAP vehicles in stock as well as figures from the ESB wave. The ESB wave has been showing up more frequently at the stores in the area with the Concept Snowtrooper being hard to get. That's all for now. Later Troops.”
Posted by: Boba Binks | 13 March 2010 | 13:11 EST Area Report: "New" Battle Packs are hitting Target
After dinner last night I hit Target and saw these. They are the new battle packs. I did not purchase any of these since they are all repacked items. The Tatooine Desert Ambush, Jedi Showdown, Holocron Heist, and the Birth of Darth Vader really make you wonder why they put some of this stuff back out so soon. The only exception is the Tatooine set that hasn't hit retail for close to a decade, but you can still find it pretty cheap on the secondary market. If any of you are looking for these, they are out there to be had! United We Find.
Spring is upon us, but Obi-Wan Kenobi is still wearing his winter jacket in the new Clone Wars Wave 3 set now available at Brian's Toys. Check out the new Firefighter Droid, Magna Guard Droid, or Captain Rex. Perhaps you were one of the lucky few to pick up the Plourr Ilo & Dllr Nep Comic 2-Pack when Brian's Toys had them in stock last December. Now, everyone else has the chance to pick one up at Brian's Toys this March! Place your pre-order now and your order will arrive once they become available. Finally, get your pre-order dance on with the new Marvel Universe figure waves!
We update our Sandwatch Guides with the fifth Ultimate Quarter Scale figure to be released from Diamond Select. There is no doubt this line continues to give collectors a more affordable quarter scale figure, but does the new Anakin "stand up" to the others? For more check out the latest and thanks again to Boba Binks for giving us the advance recon! United We Find.
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 11 March 2010 | 17:07 EST Update from Super7: Early Bird Special to End Soon!
"The countdown to the end of the Early Bird discounts has begun at Super7. This is the final week for collectors to preorder Super7s Star Wars Stormtrooper Super Shogun and qualify for the following benefits. Utilizing the same techniques implemented by Japanese toy manufacturers in the 1970s, the Super Shogun is constructed from durable, blow-molded polyethylene with a painted vinyl helmet. The figure is articulated at the neck and shoulders, and includes a removable, highly-detailed BlasTech E-11 laser blaster, which even features a posable stock that unfolds from below the barrel. This marks the first authentic Super Shogun produced in over twenty-five years." For more on what those benefits are, check out their website for more photos and the
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 11 March 2010 | 17:01 EST Dewback Preview: Toyman Toy Show this Weekend! We have an annoucement from the Toyman Toy Show concerning a Star Wars guest this weekend. Special guest Mark Dodson did some voice work for Salacious Crumb and Ewoks "Battle for Endor" along with many other projects. Mark will be in attendance all weekend for our Troopers in the area who want to drop by for a visit. There are hourly door prizes and many other dealers and vendors in attendance. For more, click below for time and ticket prices.
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 10 March 2010 | 9:50 EST Sandwatch Sneak Peek: Hasbro Crossovers & Force Battlers
We have another Sandwatch Sneak Peek today as we have a few of the new Star Wars / Transformers crossovers offered in 2010. Check out Obi-Wan, Cad Bane and Anakin, as all three look very cool. This is a big plus for those who do collect this line. There are also shots of the new Force Battlers assortment with Anakin and Captain Rex. For more check out the photo gallery of packaged and loose photos. Do you like these lines or would you prefer to see them use the resources on something else? Sound off on these in our forums. United We Find.
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 10 March 2010 | 9:16 EST Mos Eisley News Brief: Never Breaking Stride
It was just last month Stride Rite announced its exclusive new line of Star Wars children's footwear. The official site has unveiled three sneak preview offerings in Captain Rex, Lighted General Grievous and Darth Vader. For more check out StarWars.com for the
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 9 March 2010 | 3:44 EST Mos Eisley News Brief: Livin' on Machines We have a great parody video as Sandtrooper Craig N sent in his latest work. This might teach us that the Star Wars Holiday Special may not be the worst we've ever seen in this galaxy. Click below to see what happens when Star Wars meets Bon Jovi!
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 9 March 2010 | 3:31 EST Sandwatch Sneak Peek: 2010 Comic Book 2-Packs
We have been patiently waiting for these sets to hit since San Diego Comic-Con last July. Finally some of the last of the Comic Book 2-packs have just surfaced on Ebay recently. There is no doubt most of these will be well received by collectors, as the character selection was nothing short of awesome. For more check out the photo gallery of all five. You can also sound off your thoughts and comments on these in our forums. Are you sad to see these going on hiatus for a while? United We Find.
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 8 March 2010 | 11:48 EST Mos Eisley News Brief: Tunisia offers more than Star Wars! One of my long-term goals in Star Wars collecting is to visit the set locations in Tunisia before it is my time. Due to the anti-American sentiment throughout the globe, that trip has been postponed. However this article at Yamasun.com might have just given the green light for a future excursion. You can bet any Star Wars fan would love to see the town of Tataouine, and thanks to George Lucas and the Government of Tunisia, it is now more possible than ever. For more, check out the extensive article for the
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 8 March 2010 | 11:38 EST Mos Eisley News Brief: Free Star Wars in Concert Tickets! The experience of Star Wars in Concert is invading the United Kingdom in the very near future. If you are one of our International S.C.A.L.P. Troopers, you might have a chance to score two free tickets. There will also be something on display that wasn't a part of the tour before. For more check out the Manchester Confidential to enter and get the
Posted by: Darth_Spice | 6 March 2010 | 15:12 EST Sandtrooper Spotlight: Enemy Target in Our Sights! Our forum member Rodan has put together an incredible YouTube clip of the X-Wing Fighter model kit from Fine Molds. Using only brushes, check out the step-by-step process as he gives us an extended look at the lucky duck that wiped out the Death Star! You can jump into the forums for more photos and join in the discussion.
