 In all my excitement this week, I failed to remind my fellow Troopers that Star Wars: Legacy #8 went on sale this Wednesday. Unless, that is, you live in the Midwest, where apparently several stores did not receive their shipments of comics from their suppliers due to the weather! This week's tale reveals some of the alliances made between the Empire and the Sith, with Grand Moff Nyna Calixte and Darth Maladi deeply centered in it all. What does this mean for our favorite confused Jedi, Cade Skywalker? Find out in Dark Horse's latest installment in the fantastic series, Legacy, on sale now! |
The month of February was one to remember for the team here at Sandtroopers.com. Our mission at Toy Fair still may have a surprise or two in store for you Troopers but it's time to announce the winner of our 12-inch Darth Maul Exclusive donated by the generous team at Sideshow Collectibles. Once again, we'd like to thank all of our seasoned vets and we are also very appreciative to the many new recruits that have found our bunker! We're hoping you can continue to enjoy all that we have to offer. In the meantime forum member jedibrian77 is our lucky winner and please contact me via private message through the forum to claim your prize. United We Find.
For Gentle Giant Premier Guild members, the Black and White version of the Boba Fett animated maquette is up for raffle! A Blister Japan Exclusive in 2006, there are 250 pieces available only for members of the PG. To get your chance at this awesome piece, visit to 
The Legacy Of The Force Series continues with Book #4 Exile written by Aaron Allston. We find out how Luke, Han, Leia, and Mara are dealing with the events of trying to bring peace and to the war. While Jacen Solo is in danger from what some are thinking just might be Lumiya. Make sure you read this article to see what the Aaron Allston has to say about the book and some very cool excerpts at 
It slices! It dices! It changes galactic political climates! And soon, fans of Hasbro Inc.’s Star Wars Force Action Lightsaber will unveil hundreds of other practical uses for the “elegant weapon from a more civilized age.” For many eons, lightsabers were used exclusively to maintain peace and order across the galaxy. Now, Hasbro invites Star Wars fans to show the universe additional use ideas for the Force Action Lightsaber by participating in the “Show Us Your Lightsaber” Video Contest.
Our good friends at Sideshow Collectibles were kind enough to donate a 12-inch Darth Maul Exclusive to us at Toy Fair and in less than two days we'll announce the winner of the Sith Lord. We'd like to thank all of our seasoned vets and we are also very appreciative to our new slew of recruits that have found the bunker! We're hoping you can enjoy all that we have to offer. We'll announce the winner on February 28th and we're looking forward to a bright 2007. United We Find.
For those lucky individuals living in California, now's the time to get off your duff and head out to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, as the Star Wars universe is now in town. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination will showcase props and costumes from all six films, let you take a ride on the Millennium Falcon, and so much more. The exhibit will be open until April 29th, but don't wait until the last minute to take the tour. Learn more about the exhibit 
Matt Stover the man who wrote Revenge Of The Sith Novel has been given the chance to put the Battle Of Mindor on paper. This never before told battle features Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia, Chewie in action to save the New Republic in its early stages from what's left of the Empire. This new book from Del Ray will be hitting store shelves on February 28th. 
Hey troopers! The custom-making machine, RC 1976, has been very busy lately. He's been making so many new custom figures, that I had to create a special section just for him so we could showcase his work in the best possible way. There's more than 140 photos of his work, and some of his best work include the custom Republic Commando figures he's done. If you've never seen his work before, check out his new section 
His collection was already been a part of our 
When you come face to face with two stormtroopers and a scout trooper, normally you would think you walked into the wrong place at the wrong time. For Scott Rose, it was one of the most memorable events of his life. Members of the 
Our fearless leader, Darth Spice, had the most incredible encounter last night that any Star Wars fan could ever dream of. He met the man who invented the Star Wars universe, George Lucas, at the Toy of the Year awards. When I received the phone call last night from Darth Spice stating that he met him in person, all I could think about was how I wish I had been there with him. I'm very happy for Spice, because that's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Read his full report with with over thirty photos 
Among the variety of life forms, deep within the inhospitable swamps and mist of the remote Dagobah planet, a stooped over Yoda leaning on his gimer stick, found the perfect hiding place from those who attempted to fully terminate the Jedi and bring evil to the Galaxy.
Hey troopers, we have just received two reports from fellow staff members Jimsjedi and jokabofe, and it sounds like Hasbro is working hard to fulfill lots of collectors' wishes by coming out with new products. Along with these two reports are TONS of photos of new action figures, vehicles, Unleashed battlepacks, Attacktix and more! Head on over to our 
As I'm sure most of you know, the annual Toy Fair starts this Sunday. However, since Hasbro is special, they get to hold their own show the day before Toy Fair officially opens, which means we'll be bringing you all the news that's fit to print - along with as many pictures as our cameras can hold - starting tomorrow afternoon! So make sure to stop back, because if you miss it, you'll never forgive yourself. There'll be no defense from the attack that begins tomorrow, as our triple threat invades NYC for Toy Fair 2007! Stay tuned for all the 
Celebration IV will be the year of some great EU Exclusives, and the offering from Gentle Giant will be no different. From the video game "Knights of the Old Republic" comes the one of a kind Jedi turned to the Dark Side Sith of the one and only... 
Fellow staff member Boba Binks comes through again with yet another visual guide, this time it's the Hasbro Comic Packs. Sure, these might be simple repaints of figures we've already seen, but they're a nice change of pace and the packaging with the comic book works as well. Check out all the visuals and the write-up of these Comic Packs 
