 Our Gentle Giant Busts guide has been updated with the latest and greatest for the mini-bust line. The Tusken Raider has been neglected thus far but did they come back in a good way with this trilogy favorite. Make sure you browse the guide to see the display variations with the different arms and weapon choices. In case you are on the hunt for this piece, it is available at any and many of our online sponsors. |
 Our second update to our Gentle Giant Busts guide is Admiral Ackbar from Return of the Jedi. The detail is very impressive and the glass eyes really help bring our favorite Mon Calamari to life. The last thing you would think is "a trap"! This line continues to impress even though they're getting fewer characters to choose from these days. Thanks again to Sandtrooper Boba Binks for another sandtastic update. |
 Del-Ray books and Random House audio are offering Star Wars fans an opportunity to get a free download version of the book Betrayal, the first book in the Legacy of the Force series. Invincible, the 9th and final book of this story arc is being released on May 13th, and to celebrate this event, these companies are allowing free downloads, either by e-book or audio file, starting today April 29th through May 13th. Follow the link to get the free download. |
 Our Sandwatch Guides have been updated with the third wave of Mighty Muggs. The characters selected this round were Jango Fett, Commander Cody, Princess Leia (ANH) and Lando Calrissian. For more check out our third installment of 100% awesome that is hitting stores near you! Thanks to Sandtrooper Boba Binks for the visuals. |
 We could never say that with a whole heart but if you capture the sight and smell of a certain lavatory in Britian you might just think that! What is truly hilarious is the building might just win the best new building in Britain award by the Royal Institute of British Architects! For a good look at this familar shaped structure check out the  |
 Our next set of questions from our community has returned from Hasbro and we again thank them for their continued hand to the collector and hearing our voice. They have also sent a few announcements concerning an oversized Falcon we've all heard about over the past few weeks! You'll want to check on that as well as our latest set. Will we see get any options on the comic-based figure Lumiya? What about a VotC Jawa or a better way to light up the eyes? Will they ever look at securing the jetpacks better? Log-in to the forums and check out what they had to say. Make sure to visit our partner site the Jawa.com for their latest barrage as well! Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Log-in and leave your question in the forums. |
 With a little sifting and digging through the sand, we come across a great cartoon we think many of you will enjoy. The team over at Hijinks Ensue has posted a geek comic that is after many of our hearts. We can only hope Mr. Lucas reads this message loud and clear while working on the live action TV series! We're sure trilogy fans across the globe will adding the page to their favorites. For the offer George Lucas just can not refuse check out the |
 While I can’t say this isn’t the first Star Wars themed wedding I have ever heard of, I must say this one really takes the cake. Over at Gizmodo.com they’ve posted a very slick Death Star Wedding Cake with a couple of photos of what is sure to have us all wondering if there could be a thermal exhaust port that could lead straight to divorce court! For more check out what is sure to win Fanboy of the year and the |
 Greetings Troopers, I am in the United Kingdom right now, and I wanted to put out word that my new album is ready and available. It can be purchased through the Internet at Createspace.com as a hard copy and also at CD Baby as hard copy and MP3 download. It will also be up on Amazon's MP3 site soon, as well as Itunes, and download sites in Japan, the U.K., Europe and Australia. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the next phase of the Make It Better Campaign. I hope to see some of you Troopers at the Collectormania 13 show in Milton Keynes, England. I have my Sandtroopers T-shirt with me that I am going to be wearing for pictures and a special helmet signing I am doing, to be auctioned off for a Charity here in England. Entrance into the show is free. |
 The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society will be presenting a collecting panel entitled "Star Wars Collectible Mania!" at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm. The Franklin Institute is currently hosting the traveling exhibit "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" and invited P.S.W.C.S. to host this panel to enhance the Star Wars experience at the museum. Five members of PSWCS will share their passion and expertise in Star Wars collecting, and will display an assortment of their collectibles for your perusal. The event is free, but if you'd like to attend, the Franklin Institute asks that your register ahead of time, as seating is limited. |
 We'd like to thank all of our members for helping us raise a pretty nice chunk of change for a couple of good causes in our opening drive. With a little bit of donation from Sandtroopers.com to even the dollar total I'm pleased to report we raised $700.00 for the first "attack" of our mercy mission. We'll be sending two money orders out in the amount of $350.00 to the Make-A-Wish foundation and the A.S.P.C.A. for their efforts. I'm happy to report both winners have confirmed and already have their exclusive lithographs in hand! We'll be working on something special for those who did contribute and we look forward to June when we'll be doing it all over again! Stop by and sound off, as we have really appreciated the positive feedback! |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated tonight with the complete set of photos for the Target Exclusive Order 66 2-Packs. The Order has been handed down for a second time, and there are six sets of figure 2-packs that you can pick up from Target. The great thing is all of them are well worth the time getting. Check out the amazing job our own Boba Binks has laid out for you viewing pleasure, and then come talk about it with us in our forums. |
 It’s time once again to hit the music and light the lights because the Official Site has updated with information about the new Muppet Figures are due out this summer and will be available exclusively at Disney theme parks. For many Star Wars fans, we can recall a classic episode of the show which featured Luke Skywalker and his “cousin” Mark Hamill that might induce enough nostalgia to pick up the figures that will run exclusive in the House of Mouse this year. For more visit the Official Site for the . |
 Our S.C.A.L.P. Intel sources have sent in a photo of one of the new Clone Wars animated figures that has surfaced on Ebay. The Clone Trooper might just be packed in with the AT-TE as the details are pretty unclear at this time. This one will probably hit pretty hard as they've altered it quite a bit from previous versions and what's up with the markings on the shoulder? We can hope they make sure to pack these bad boys four or better per case and it makes the anticipation for the Clone Wars movie much more difficult. Thanks again to our glowing eyed friends for the photo. Discuss this in our new and improved and fully operational Battle Station, as the forums are now live! |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated with the latest 12-inch figure from Sideshow Collectibles. The line has taken the great leap towards Imperial hierarchy with Commander Praji. With an edition size of a mere 3000 worldwide and a Sideshow Domestic Internet Exclusive, would he be worth tearing Ebay apart to find? If any means isn't your means, you can still get on the wait list for the sold out Commander! For more check out the photos and summary, and thanks again to team Sandtrooper for bringing it once again! |
 The Official Site has updated with the guests for Star Wars weekends for 2008. The festivities kick off June 6th and will run through the weekend of the June 29th at the Disney Hollywood Studios in Florida. Fans can look to enjoy fun in the sun with some of their favorite Star Wars celebrities. For more information, tickets or resort reservations, guests can call (407) W-DISNEY, visit Disneyworld.com and check out the official site for the . |
 Our Collection Galleries are updated with the addition of the King of Diorama Extreme, Sandtrooper Dan. On a recent vacation I was able to record a gallery of everything his incredible lair has to offer. Do you have new photos of your collection? Send them in to our S.C.A.L.P. Weapons Supplier and he'll post them into a gallery for you! United We Find. |
 Our Dewback Patrol was a two-man coordinated attack as it stopped in Kansas City, MO for Planet Comic-Con. Our report has information on what folks brought out to have autographed and what products could be had at this show. While this event was small it was packed full of fun as this trooper dragged an old timer along as we both get ready for San Diego Comic-Con in a few months. For more check out the event report and photos and please make sure to come talk with us about this event in our forums. |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated again with the largest Premium Format figure to date. The battles on Endor were face paced and action packed but how would the Scout Trooper with Speeder Bike meausre up to the rest of the "figures" in the line? Since the unveiling last year at Celebration IV, we've been waiting to see how Sideshow Collectibles would incorporate a "vehicle" into the 1:4 scale line. For more check out the photos and summary, and thanks again to Boba Binks for lighting up our lives once again! |
 “Hey Troops, here's my store report for April. Target (Waukegan, IL) has the Order 66 sets on display by the checkout lanes. Wal-Mart (Waukegan, IL) has the comic packs that include Mouse & Basso, Lt. Judland & Deena Shan, and Clone Commando & Super Battle Droid. TRU (Gurnee, IL) restocked Saga Legends this time with the newer 501st clones. Wal-Mart (Gurnee, IL) had 1 Rahm Kota, while Target (Gurnee, IL) had 1 Juno Eclipse from TFU plus Order 66 sets. KB Toys at Gurnee Mills now has the '08 RotS wave in stock. No sign of the other figures from TFU or new Fan Choice Saga Legends. That's all for now. United We Find!” |
| Our next barrage has returned from Hasbro and we again thank them for their continued hand to the collector and hearing our voice. Will the Legacy and Clone Wars have stands or another pack-in? They have given a straight up break down of why we aren't seeing a modular playset! Why didn't the RotS figure of Padme appear "full term"? Log-in to the forums and check out what they had to say. Make sure to visit our partner site the Jawa.com for their latest barrage as well! Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Log-in and leave your question in the forums. |
| We'd like to thank all of our members for helping us raise over three hundred dollars for our efforts thus far. However due to some recent exposure via the Official Site, we have decided to extend the deadline until midnight Monday April 7, 2007. Please visit our official Make It Better page to see how you can take advantage of our extension and do your part to help our "mercy mission". We ask that you please add your screen name and email address you'd like to be contacted with in the notes box on the donation form. Thanks again to all the supporters and we're very humbled to have this mentioned. There are no losers as we are helping out two very near and dear causes. Stop by and sound off if you have any questions, United We Find! |
 The team at LucasArts has revealed today the release date of the Force Unleashed. Fans can rest knowing there is a solid confirmation date and our own personal quest to become Vader's Secret Apprentice will begin this fall. There are also details on Spike TV teaming up with LFL to unveil new details about and exclusive footage from the highly anticipated game. Mark your calendar for September 16th and prepare to Unleash the Force! The wait is on and make sure to stop by and join the debate in our community forums! United We Find. |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated again as we continue to gather what is missing from our good friends at Sideshow Collectibles. The Premium Format line has offered collectors a bigger scale to enjoy Star Wars collecting and Princess Leia is no exeption as the likeness of Carrie Fisher was captured to near perfection. Although this sample was the standard edition we've even managed to add a frame of the exclusive Stormtrooper Blaster that was included with the exclusive version. |
