 Lando is here with his own deck, it's a stacked and marked deck to help you get in the latest Star Wars and toy contests ... 05/26: Pegwarmer has re-launced its trivia contest 'Primary Targets' this week and you can win new figures - Chewbacca (Mynock Hunt), Han Solo (Hoth Rescue) and Mace Windu (Arena Confrontration), ends 6/1. 05/25: At Jundlandwastes.com, win an Ephant Mon in 'Who's the Mon', ends 6/1. 05/24: The Spy is giving away an Imperial Forces 4-pack, ends soon. And don't go loosin' your head now baby, find Jango's decapitated noggin and win a Playskool Falcon, ends soon. 5/20: The Spy has Watto's Lotto as well, in which you can win 35 figures, ends 5/28. 5/1: Win a $50 shopping spree from BigBadToyStore this month at AmericanDreamComics, ends 5/30. Please visit these sites for details. Lando will be back soon with more contests from the Internet.  Posted by: Jason | 26 May 2003 | 11:15 EDT Collectors Gallery Online Vintage MIB Additions: Bespin Freeze Chamber $74.95 Bespin Control Room $39.95 Bespin Gantry $39.95 Hoth Ion Cannon $49.95 Hoth Generator Attack $39.95 Hoth Turrent Defense $39.95 Hoth Wampa Cave $29.95 Death Star Escape sealed $65 Death Star World $119.95 TIE Fighter $125 X-Wing Fighter $44.95 Darth Maul Signature Lightsaber $499 Darth Maul Lightsaber $449 Jedi Training Remote $249 Darth Vader Lightsaber $199.95 Darth Vader Lightsaber with case $344.95 Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber FX $139.95 26 Episode I Taco Bell/KFC toy premiums $9.95 each 13 Hulk items added  Posted by: Jason | 26 May 2003 | 11:00 EDT Sandtrooper OKC reports: "Make me an offer: TC-14, R2-B1, NABOO ROYAL SECURITY GUARDS, R2-Q5, K-3PO, and ADMIRAL MOTTI. I would like to sell all as a set. I had a post earlier in the month and I think I was greedy with my quotes, so all reasonable offers accepted. Don't forget the moment of silence Monday at 3:00 pm for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice." kmclark14@comcast.net Posted by: Dan | 26 May 2003 | 9:29 EDT Memorial Day My family and I would like to say thanks to ALL the Soldiers out there who have fought, and still are fighting, for freedom. We would not have it so well in this country without all the things you have done. Thanks, and keep up the good work on the war on terrorism. Posted by: Jason | 25 May 2003 | 20:15 EDT Sandtrooper 'Code Name: BIG BOA' reports: "Hey guys, it's Big Mike here in Cincy. Could anyone give me a hand with an Imperial Forces pack? If you could please let me know. Thanks." Bigmikehodge@aol.com Posted by: Jason | 25 May 2003 | 16:38 EDT Sandtrooper jadesfire reports: "The Super Target in St. Charles, Illinois on Rt. 64 had two of the new Super Battle Droid Deluxe packs Wednesday night around 4:00. Both were in pretty dinged up shape. I didn't need these so both are probably still there. If you want them, go get 'em! "And what do I find at the Toys 'R' Us in Fox Valley today around 1:00 on this glorious Sunday? The Imperial 4 pack! There are 6 left so go get 'em! I like this set. I really like the new sculpt for the AT-ST driver, but there is more! The Wal-Mart on Rt. 59 in Naperville had one lone flying R2-D2 with a somewhat crushed bubble. I picked it up for an opener. "I also found Unleashed Leia at the Toys 'R' Us in Downers Grove on 75th street. There was only one and I got it. Some guy did pick her up before I did but when he saw the look on my face he put it back on the pegs for me. I want to thank this guy, he really made my day!!!!! That is all for now!!! NO MORE NEW TOYS EXIST!!!! I AM TIRED OF THIS GAME!!!!! BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH SAYS THE WALMART, Target, and Toys 'R' Us toys Manager." bnftg@aol.com Posted by: Jason | 25 May 2003 | 15:03 EDT Sandtrooper 'Code Name: DUSTY' reports: "The Toys 'R' Us in Bloomington, IL now has the Imperial Forces 4-pack in stock. Well, they did as of last night at least. When I went there they had 4 of them on the bottom shelf so they could be easily missed. They had lots of peg warmers, especially Wattos. They had one Watto where his head was completely turned around backwards in the package, which looked pretty funny." dusty.wilson@verizon.net Posted by: Darth Crypt | 25 May 2003 | 8:01 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys! "Star Wars Vintage Carded ROTJ Palitoy w/ Tri-Logo figure Boba Fett AFA 95 Price: $999.99 Saga Master Replicas Darth Maul Saber - Sug. Ret. $499.99 - Our discounted price $449.99 Saga Master Replicas Darth Maul Saber SIGNATURE EDITION - Sug. Ret. $599.99 - Our discounted price $549.99 Saga Master Replicas Mace Windu's Light Saber PRE-ORDER Price: $349.99 Saga Master Replicas Darth Vader Episode IV Light Saber - One Week Special Price w/Acrylic Case and Display Box $224.99, w/Display Box Only $179.99 AOTC Carded Battle Droid (Arena Battle) Red Back in Stock! $14.99 for C9, $12.99 for C7/8 Saga Kotobukiya Clone Trooper 1/7 scale pre-painted soft vinyl kit - $149.99 Commander Jorg Sacul Back In Stock! Saga Exclusives Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot C7/8$99.99 Saga Exclusives Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot C8.5$104.99 Saga Exclusives Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot C9$109.99 Saga Exclusives Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot AFA 85 $174.99 Saga Exclusives Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot AFA 90 $249.99 Saga Variations Celebration II Commander Jorg Sacul Rebel Pilot [White Beard] C8$239.99 SAGA UNLEASHED Princess Leia and Darth Vader Unmasked back in stock! Princess Leia C9$29.99 Darth Vader Unmasked C9$29.99 Darth Vader Unmasked C7/8$27.99 Saga Action Fleet AT-AT Walker and Luke Skywalker's Snow Speeder In Stock Now! Both priced at $19.99 each Episode I Battle Droid and Pit Droid 2-Packs Back in Stock! Darth Sidioius Holographic and Pit Droid (available for back order)$99.99 Naboo Royal Guard and Pit Droid$99.99 Captain Panaka and Battle Droid$39.99 Naboo Royal Security and Battle Droid$29.99 R2-D2 and Battle Droid$14.99 Rune Haako and Battle Droid $9.99 Yoda and Battle Droid$19.99 Episode I Epic Force boxed Qui Gon Jinn Back in Stock - $19.99 New Vintage Carded figures Now is Stock: SW 20/21 Back Hammerhead C-7 $195.00 SW 20/21 Back Luke X-Wing C-6 $180.00 SW 20/21 Back Walrus Man C-6.5 $165.00 ESB Yoda (orange snake) C-6.5 $140.00 Vintage Carded SW 12-Back Darth Vader C8.5 $550.00 MOTU New Series Ram Man MOC C-8/9 - $29.99 Masters of the Universe Vintage Carded Stratos C-8 was $80.00, now $70.00 MOTU New Series Trap Jaw or Tri Klops MOC C-8/9 Both reduced to $14.99 each Simpsons Series 1-11 Complete Carded Set for $1,299.99 Contains one of each carded figure from Series 1 through 11 Domestic Shipping $15 by Fed-Ex or UPS Ground Simpsons Complete Loose Set Series 1-11!! Price: $899.99 Contains one of each loose figure from Series 1 through 11 Simpsons Set of 4 Toyfare Exclusives Contains: Boxing Homer, Convention Comic Book Guy, Pin Pal Mr. Burns, and Pin Pal Moe: $229.99 Simpson Series 11 Now IN-STOCK! Carded Barney Plow King$10.99 Carded Blue Haired Lawyer$9.99 Carded Gil $10.99 Carded Kirk Van Houten$9.99 Carded Larry Burns - with the voice of Rodney Dangerfield$9.99 Carded Rainer Wolfcastle$9.99 SIMPSONS SERIES LOOSE SETS NOW AVAILABLE! Series 1 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Bart, Grampa, Homer, Krusty, Lisa, and Mr. Burns$144.99 Series 2 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Barney, Chief Wiggum, Ned Flanders, Pin Pal Homer, Smithers, and Sunday Best Bart$219.99 Series 3 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Kamp Krusty Bart, Milhouse, Moe, Nelson, Otto, and Sunday Best Homer $164.99 Series 4 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Casual Homer, Groundskeeper Willie, Itchy and Scratchy, Lenny, Patty Bouvier, and Ralph Wiggum$99.99 Series 5 Loose Set of 6: One each of Kent Brockman, Martin Prince, Bartman, Captain McCallister, Bumblebee Man and Sideshow Mel$69.99 Series 6 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Carl, Bleeding Gums Murphy, Dr. Hibbert, Mascot Homer, Professor Frink, and Snake$54.99 Series 7 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Cletus, Dolph, Edna Krabappel, Hans Moleman, Officer Lou, and Officer Marge $34.99 Series 8 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Daredevil Bart, Kerney, Ragin' Willie, Sheri and Terri, Superintendent Chalmers, and Uter$34.99 Series 9 Loose Set of 6: One each of: Busted Krusty, Disco Stu, Prison Sideshow Bob, Rod and Todd Flanders, Sunday Best Grampa, and Sunday Best Lisa $34.99 Series 11 Loose Set of 6: One each of Plow King Barney, Blue Haired Lawyer, Gil, Kirk Van Houten, Larry Burns, and Rainer Wolfcastle$34.99 Transformers Armada Back in Stock! Jetfire w/ Comettor MISB C-8/9 for $35.99 or Optimus Prime w/ Sparkplug MISB C-9 $59.99 Sideswipe w/ Nightbeat MOC C-9 for $19.99 Night Attack Mini-Con Team MOC C-8/9 $10.99 Street Speed Mini-Con Team MOC C-8/9 $7.99 Sea Team Mini-Con MOC C-8/9 $10.99 Transformers Collector's Edition Dirge MISB C-9 $140.00 Transformers Commemorative Series Starscream MISB C-9 $70.00 Transformers Commemorative Series Thundercracker MISB C-9 $70.00 G.I. Joe Foreign Loose Cobra de Aco - All 3 Conditions in stock. with Estrela marking on back. Cobra de Aco C-9 loose $499.99 Cobra de Aco C-8 loose $399.99 Cobra de Aco C-7 loose $299.99 G.I. Joe Palisades Mini Busts Storm Shadow No. 1 of 4500 Price: $149.99 G.I. Joe Palisades Mini Busts Scarlett $39.99 Will be arriving this week! G.I. Joe Palisades Mini Busts Roadblock Price reduced from $39.99 to $29.99! G.I. Joe Palisade Resin Statues Cobra Commander Limited to 1500 - Price reduced from $99.99 to $79.99! G.I. Joe Adventures (1969) Loose Aquanaut C-9 Price: $799.99 G.I. Joe Action Soldier 12" (1964-1976) Loose Crash Crew C-9 for $449.99 or Green Beret C-9 #1 for $349.99 10% OFF Storewide at Brian's Cars. MEMORIAL WEEKEND ONLY! Visit BRIAN'S CARS today! Visit our Newsletter for these listed toys at NEWSLETTER Many More Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Simpsons, Stikfas, and others toys available on our website Brian's Toys." Posted by: Jason | 24 May 2003 | 16:14 EDT Sandtrooper DP reports: "New figs in Southern California!!! Went by Target in Ventura, Ca and found Barriss, Aayla, Yoda and Chian, the Jedi padawans wave. I go by at least once a week and this is the first I have seen of this wave or anything new for that matter in months. I opened the case and all were a bit crushed but not too bad so I picked them up but left a few behind. Everything else has been older waves. Collectors keep trying and may the Force be with you." dylanp@cox.net Posted by: Spiceowan | 23 May 2003 | 21:37 EDT Area Findings...Or lack of Hey Troopers, After a week of taking a stab here and there I have found only the newer deluxe figures (Spider Droid/Super Battle Droid) at Target Stores in N. Illinois. Gurnee and Vernon Hills both have them. Toys 'R' Us is certainly not Star Wars 'R' Us, pegs have been wiped clean but yet to be replaced with new goods. I am glad they are starting to filter in on the coasts but N. Illinois and S. Wisconsin seem to all share this never ending Saga of Retail Impotence! It is a shame. I see every other brand with new product, He-Man, G.I. Joe etc. all seem to get newer product while I stare at Ki-Adi Mundi and Teemto and Jango Pilot. The only place I have found new 3-3/4 inch figures has been Wal-Mart and every one beat "Beyond Belief!" When will it end? I am patient and have of the new figures but this is silly. It is just like before the Power of the Jedi were released. Maybe this "new" package that is coming will help jump start the greatest Action Figure line ever produced. Have Patience and don't loose focus, they're coming. Slowly but surely. Good luck to all of you, Kick A#$ and take Names! Posted by: Jason | 23 May 2003 | 19:34 EDT Sandtrooper Tex Mex reports: "Houston, Texas Toys 'R' Us at Kirby-Old Spanish Trail has 5 Imperial 4-packs left after I picked one up myself, $19.99 + tax. Target in that area has nothing new. I checked 2 Wal-Marts at the I-10 east, nothing new." mb9811@aol.com Posted by: Jason | 23 May 2003 | 18:57 EDT Extensive Poll # 4 Results ( 11 March - 22 May 2003 ) With all of the hoopla surrounding the Imperial Shuttle we decided to take a look back into the hype that surrounded this particular exclusive. Back when people were trying to get their names on the list at F.A.O. and worried to death that this would be the prize that slipped through their collective fingers this year. The month of truth arrived and the Shuttles began to filter in to happy collectors across the globe. Some were happy, only a few were sad about the shipping process. Our Extensive Poll here at Sandtroopers helped us back this up. The interesting thing happened several weeks ago when we were flooded with reports of Troops receiving extras, yes, extras of this coveted prize. Many claiming they were, yes, billed, but F.A.O. sent more than they wished to purchase! You don't have to believe in Ronald Reagan's 'Trickle Down Economics' to see that they are now indeed even trickling into K-B Toys 
Listen up FAO and Hasbro, three times the number of people that were either satified or hadn't gotten this yet, were NOT SATISFIED. Some Troopers wrote in telling me they had gotten a case of the "Shuttle Shivers" from the dizzying ups and downs of this wild ride. This is just like when this toy store took a bath on the Episode I Fambaa back in 1999. Next up is Star Tours, a joint venture of Hasbro and Disney. Is the Mouse in your House? Or do you simply have no use for a box with an arm on it? Vote on this topic above in Extensive Poll No. 5. If you need some help to get your pencil moving, view Sandtrooper Nexu's Attack's detailed Gallery of the latest Star Tours releases. Posted by: Jason | 23 May 2003 | 17:03 EDT Sandtrooper Raja reports: "There are 3 Imperial 4-packs left (12:30pm PDT on 5/23/03) in TRU in Redwood City, California. I'm not into these except for the Droid. The price is $19.99. I had no cash, so I did not buy any. Good Luck." RBakshi@Ropers.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 23 May 2003 | 15:27 EDT Sandtrooper Scott reports: "Hello Sandtroopers: The Meijer stores in SouthEast Michigan are probably starting to get the current wave of figures. I found 2-3 each of Han (Hoth), Chewbacca (Mynock hunt), Boba Fett (Carkoon), Anakin (Secret Ceremony), R2-D2 (flight), Padme (factory chase), and Eeth Koth at the Flint/East store on Thursday morning. However, I returned to the store in late afternoon/early evening and they were all gone! Check your Meijer stores quickly and frequently! I still have not seen Aayla Secura or Barriss Offee." SLKMJune@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 23 May 2003 | 10:55 EDT Sandtrooper "THE CHAD" rants: "Anyone who placed an order for the Imperial 4-pack at Amazon.com, listen up. It has been pushed back to July. I read the reports of people finding this set. The way our Toys 'R' Us is, we will never see this thing. Our store employees are the dumbest people on the face of this planet. They told me that they won't get any Star Wars figures until Episode 3. I know it has just been found but if we do see it at all, our TRU will only get one shipment of them and that's it. TRU Sucks. I also need three R5-D2's from Disney if anyone who lives near there can get them for me." c-ryan@mchsi.com Posted by: Dan | 22 May 2003 | 21:37 EDT Store Report: I just got back from my trip around town, and I am sad to say that there is nothing new in Wausau, Wisconsin. Shop-Ko had first run figures and C-3PO Droid Factory deluxe sets, Target had NO figures, but had the Death Star and Hoth accessory sets. Wal-Mart had three Jango pilots, and an Endor Soldier with beard. That's the report from Central Wisconsin. Good luck and happy hunting in your neck of the woods. Posted by: Jason | 22 May 2003 | 20:29 EDT Sandtrooper Danny B. reports: "This is Danny B from So. Cal. It has been a while but there has been nothing to report. The answer to Scott's question is yes, some of us have colleted LOTR figures and even Simpsons figures. I don't know what's up with Hasbro not sending out enough product, it's not for a lack of interest like they want you to believe, it's just laziness. You would think that working in retail I would be able to find new figures but that has not been the case, Hasbro just is not sending out the stuff. "It really bugs me that retailers don't care whether they put out new stuff and Hasbro could care even less. I have yet to see any 2003 figures and the year is almost half over. Scalpers waiting at TRU''s door when it opens to buy the one case they send does not help either. I was at TRU the other day and it looked like they had just stocked the shelf with more April 23rd stuff from last year. What do we do and what is the official word from Hasbro?" BIG-LITTLES@webtv.net Posted by: Jason | 22 May 2003 | 19:44 EDT Play this Transformer in the Hi-Bias Metal Position: BigBadToyStore has today opened up pre-orders for the rerelease of SOUNDWAVE from the classic Transformers line. Just this morning Takara Co. Japan announced this September release. Soundwave will come packaged in the awesome book-style packaging with a Dreamwave illustration on the cover and page entries in the TF Collection Universe inside. He will also be packaged along with Golden Condor BUZZSAW. Read about more BigBadToyStore news, or click on Soundwave to go to their site.  Posted by: Jason | 22 May 2003 | 17:39 EDT Sandtrooper starfox reports: "Finally something new in Killeen, Texas. Our Toys 'R' Us received today the new Imperial 4 pack. Looks cool, there are 3 left. Target, Wal-Mart & KMart have nothing new and it's been that while for a few months now." starfox@hot.rr.com Posted by: Jason | 22 May 2003 | 17:19 EDT Sandtrooper Jedi Vacation reports: "I found the Saga Imperial Forces Four-Pack at the National City, California Toys 'R' Us, there were more and they were $19.99. Also, at the Morena TRU Store by Mission Bay, they had Sith Attack Speeder with Darth Maul in an Episode 1 box for $1.97. I never saw them the first time around, its the one they didn't use on the movie. All in all, a pretty good day. Good luck." redwoodbrad@cox.net Posted by: Darth Crypt | 22 May 2003 | 8:23 EDT Sandtrooper WKIRBY reports: "Hi to all! I have an extra tc-14 mint on a mint card up for trade! I'm looking for any of these European bonus battle droid packs foreign Darth Mauls and Vaders, C-3PO with Droid, Ric Olie with Droid, Capt. Panaka with Droid, Naboo Royal Security with Droid, and Watto with Droid. ALSO FOR TRADE IS A BILLY DEE WILLIAMS AUTO FROM THE EVOLUTION SET. THANKS TROOPS! If anyone has the JLA Burger King set, please let me know" wkirby@kkla.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 22 May 2003 | 8:20 EDT Sandtrooper Scott reports: "Hello Sandtroopers. I know this is supposed to be a faithful Star Wars site, but I am wondering about the interest level and popularity of the current Lord of the Rings on the market made by ToyBiz. These are wonderfully detailed and present a side alternative to the many discouraged SW collectors. I am thinking of branching out. Has nyone else out there already started with these LOTR figures?" SLKMJune@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 22 May 2003 | 8:17 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys: "Brian's Toys is offering FREE Domestic Shipping for orders $100 and up for May 22 (Thursday) and May 23 (Friday) only. -This special only applies to Continental United States Orders over $100. UPS and Fed Ex ground only. Free shipping will not apply for orders to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, APO AE addresses, or addresses with PO Boxes. These orders will be charged actual shipping costs by Priority Mail. Free shipping is automatically included for website orders. For fax or phone orders please notify customer rep at time or order you would like free shipping. A handling charge of $2 will still apply to all orders. --Free shipping does not apply to any large items with special shipping costs in the description or for Pre-Orders. For example, POTF2 AT-AT's are $15.00, a case of 100 Star Cases is $12.00, etc. These items will still be charged normal shipping charges." Brian's Toys Posted by: Jason | 21 May 2003 | 23:50 EDT Star Tours Wave 3 Detailed Pics from Sandtrooper Nexu's Attack: Fifteen mini-galleries featuring the Starspeeder 3000 Vehicle and R5-D2 and G2-9T Wave 3 exclusive figures from the Star Tours segment of toys. Click any of the three thumbnails below to enter the main gallery. Photography and layouts by Sandtrooper Nexu's Attack.    Posted by: Jason | 21 May 2003 | 21:11 EDT Sandtrooper Lin-Que with Mutual of Omaha's AISLE KINGDOM: 'Lin Que once again from Omaha, NE. I gotta agree with Keith ... Hasbro SUX!!!! So far since my last post all I have been able to snag was a Spider Droid and a Boba Fett. I am thankful for the dumb luck I had in finding them (I should have played the lottery that day) but that's all I've seen. This past weekend I finally broke down and wrote two NASTY letters to Hasbro and Wal-Mart about the state of affairs for Star Wars collectors. Hasbro was pretty decent in their answer, while I got nothing from Wal-Mart. "On a side note, after going to my local Wal-Mart for the 15th billion time I decided to take matters into my own hands. I found a site called uratoy.com and upon inspection decided that if I could not find anything I'll make my own. And so I did. What you do is send a figure of your choice Star Wars or otherwise and a pic of you and in a few days...a MOSC figure of you!!! Go to the website and check out the galleries and see whether you can spot mine!!! For 60-100 bucks I think it's worth the investment. I figured I've wasted that much in gas looking for stuff, at least this way I have something to show. I'm still looking for Bariss Offee, Aayla Secura, and Secret Ceremony Anakin, if anyone has a spare, please speak up!!!" washingtonss@cox.net  Posted by: Jason | 21 May 2003 | 19:50 EDT Sandtrooper Keith with Canada COAST TO COAST report: "A quick update from Vancouver, B.C. Well, it appears official, Toys 'R' Us will no longer be getting anymore SW items. What they have (Jar Jar's and Zams) has been relegated to a little used or known section of the store and the once former grand Star Wars display now holds Power Rangers. Zellers no longer has anything SW in it's stores and Wal-Mart has been completely hopeless for as long as I can remember. I would like to thank Hasbro for keeping their Canadian neighbours in mind. "Collecting used to be fun and exciting. I enjoyed, as many of you do, finding new items in the stores myself and coveting them as I bring them up to the cash register. I have not been able to do that in this city since the first initial wave of AOTC figures came out. Just like E1, the initial run of toys looked promising but soon fizzled to nothing. "As much as I enjoy Sandtroopers and have benefited greatly form the people I have met through this site I do not feel it is fair that I am forced to rely on their generosity, time and help in order to complete my own collection. Hey Hasbro, I want to give you my hard earned money, do me the courtesy and stock the friggin shelves. Hoping the Force will come this way." francishouse@touchfam.ca Posted by: Jason | 20 May 2003 | 19:02 EDT Sandtrooper NEXU'S ATTACK reports: "Hi all, I just got back from Star Wars Weekends at MGM Studios here in Orlando, Florida and I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time to get some brand new merchandise. "At the Tatooine Trader store inside the park, which is the official store for the Star Tours ride, they had just received brand new cases of the last (third wave) of Star Tours figures. "Each case brings a total of 24 figures of the same character. I was given the chance to open some of these cases as they were being brought out from their stockroom. What a thrill !! "The first case I opened was packed with R5-D2's (nice weathered effect) while a second case with the sku # 22776400 had all G2-T9's figures; these are exactly as G2-T4 droid previously released but, having blue highlights around the head and feet instead of red. "The boxes were carton # 132 and 133 out of 150, as it is printed on their side. Given the fact each case has 24 figures x 150 cases, that is a total of 3,600 figures for each of the characters. "The store still hasn't received the SK-Z38 (bird-looking droid), and according to their computers, there is no shipment tracking available for it; in other words, the figure hasn't been shipped. I was told by the gentleman managing the Tatooine Trader store to expect this droid to show up within the next two weeks. "There were plenty of Starspeeder 3000 shuttles. These are just a bit bigger in scale than an Action Fleet vehicle yet smaller than a regular ship for the 3 3/4" scale. "Despite its small size and practically "unknown" status, the vehicle is well constructed, packed with features such as lights and sounds and it even includes a small figure (removable) of Captain Rex. This tiny droid can be attached to a peg provided, inside the ship. The roof of the vehicle can be taken out, revealing three rows of orange seats. Here are the specifications:" R2-D2 Sound Effects (pressing down on R2) Captain Rex Voice Shuttle Engine Sounds Light Speed Sound Effects Working Cabin Lights and Door Removable Roof Removable Captain Rex The vehicle requires 3 "AA" batteries which are included. "The Starspeeder 3000 was present in such an abundance that boxes were piled up almost as high as the ceiling and it was being sold outside of the store right next to the Star Tours ride. "As of today, "Once Upon a Toy" the Hasbro operated toy store located in Downtown Disney's west side had 0 (Zero) Wave 3, zero Starspeeders. Only within the MGM Studios these items are available at the time. "Admission to the park is $50.00 a day, while Florida residents can get a $109.00 four parks/four day pass, which allows them to go in and out of the park as many times as they please. "I was able to get some 2 extra Starspeeder 3000 and 2 extra droids. I'll be willing to trade them (accordingly) for the ONLY figures I need which are: 2x Yoda & Chian and 2x Ashla & Jempa. Keep in mind each Star Tours figure costs $10.00 and the Starspeeder goes for $20.00 plus tax. Give me a holler if you're interested in a trade. Thanks!" saberswrath@aol.com Thanks much for the report of the latest at the House of Mouse! Posted by: Jason | 19 May 2003 | 21:40 EDT Episode 37 at "The Imperial Officers' Club" "It's been over a month, but I finally got around to doing a new episode. 'Episode 37: Dream a Little Dream' is up at the Imperial Officers' Club. Posted by: Steve | 19 May 2003 | 15:08 EDT Latest NJO review posted
Posted by: Jason | 19 May 2003 | 14:57 EDT Collectors Gallery Update: Collectors Gallery has added some new items this week. Death star space station mib $249.95 Loose death star space station $149.95 Droids awing fighter mib $299.95 Empire darth vader star destroyer playset mib $125.00 Empire slave 1 mib $149.95 Jedi ewok village mib $125.00 Jabba throne room model $19.95 Takara windup R2D2 loose $350.00 Wampa ice creature mib $49.95 Ewok toothbrush preschool sealed 124.95 POTF items Jedi read along cassette with applause figures sealed 14.95 Empire read along cassette with applause figures sealed 14.95 POTF A-Wing sealed 34.95 Star Wars Sam's club 3" 3 pack 29.95 Empire Sam's club 3" pack 29.95 Jedi Sam's club 3" 3 pack 29.95 POTF electronic atat walker sealed mib 124.95 Falcon carry case sealed with wedge antilles rebel symbol helmet 49.95 loose ceremonial leia flashback photo 4.95 loose slave leia 3.95 loose wicket 5.95 loose logray 5.95 Tron 2.0 figures set of 4 - 47.95 Matrix items Morpheus mini bust 44.95 agent smith mini bust 44.95 neo mini bust 44.95 trinity mini bust 44.95 twin #1 mini bust 44.95 twin #2 mini bust 44.95 mcfarlane series 1 set of 5 figures 59.95 Neo in chateau boxed set 29.95 Bond and sanchez 12" figures in stock 67.95 Hulk roto 13" figure IN STOCK 34.95 Loose episode 1 figures Padme 4.50 ric olie 4.50 yoda 4.50 destroyer droid 4.50 clean battle droid 4.50 brown battle droid 4.50 GI Joe 3" figures sealed 9.95 each star brigade payload star brigade countdown star brigade duke star brigade rock n roll GI Joe watch 7.95 Posted by: Jason | 19 May 2003 | 14:21 EDT  KEBco Toys has added 5 new basic EP2 figures for Pre-Order. Included are : Waitress Droid, Night Club Alien, Darth Sidious, Luke New Hope and Vader New Hope. Three new Unleashed figures of Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett have also been added for Pre-Order. Latest Collection 2 Case Assortment 84861-A004 available for $64.95 or 2 cases for $61.95 each. Factory Cases of Cinema Scenes, Unleashed, Army Builders and Vehicles also available. A limited supply of the four new Deluxe figures is back In-Stock. Ask about the "One of Every Figure" Club, in which you can receive one, two, even ten of each figure - $5.99 per figure. Visit www.kebcotoys.com today for more details! Posted by: Darth Crypt | 19 May 2003 | 11:28 EDT Sandtroopette Donna reports: "Hi Troops, Donna from So. Cal here. The Hoth Han and Chewie wave are now showing up at Target. No sign here yet of the new Deluxe figures at Target probably because they have so many Accessory Packs still on the pegs. Other than Wal-mart getting the Han and Chewie wave, TRU, K-mart, and KB still have nothing new. Happy Hunting!" Theloneswlady@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 19 May 2003 | 11:26 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys! "Brian's Toys has just posted Newsletter #203. We are now accepting Pre-Orders for the Silver Boba Fett and 12" Leia with Speeder Bike. Rebel Trooper Builder Set available now for $17.99 or 3 for $49.99. POTF2 Super Star Destroyer - Back in stock Check out our New DISCOUNTED COMBOS section, with over 50 new sets and combos at great deals!! -POTF2 Max and Doda and 12" Han Endor $19.99 -POTJ Factory Sealed Case of 8 Palm Talkers and set of 6 Kubricks $139.99 -Master Replicas Jedi Training Remote and Anakin F/X Saber $299.99 -Saga 12" Ki Adi Mundi and 12" Obi-Wan $39.99 Click HERE for details. Saga Master Replica Darth Vader's ESB Lightsaber - Display Case Included IN STOCK NOW! - Be the first to have one!$349.99 Tron - All items reduced 15%-50%!! G.I. Joe- Joe vs. Cobra prices lowered! -All Dream Visions prices reduced - Set of 5 Sgt. Rock $229.99!! Masters of the Universe - Chase Mekaneck - in Stock Visit our Newsletter for these listed toys at Newsletter Many More Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Simpsons, Stikfas, and others toys available on our website Brian's Toys!" Posted by: Tyler | 18 May 2003 | 16:22 EDT r2dtoys Newsletter #18 IN STOCK & SHIPPING NOW: Anakin Swoop Bike �14 Tyranus Geonosian Speeder Bike �14 Boba Fett Pit of Carkoon �6 Anakin Secret Ceremony �6 Mace Windu �6 R2-D2 flying �6 Padme Amidala Droid Factory �6 SP4 & JN66 �6 Tusken Raider Camp Ambush �6 Obi Wan Acklay Battle �6 Tyranus Geo Escape �6 Rebel Trooper �6 12" Zuckuss, Dengar & Imperial Officer 12" Zam Wesell, Super Battle Droid & Count Dooku Lightsabers: Orange, blue and green To read the remainder of this newsletter click here. Posted by: Darth Crypt | 18 May 2003 | 9:08 EDT Sandtrooper Southern Cali Rod reports: "Hi Troops, Could someone please help me? I am looking for both versions of the Saga Imperial Officer (brown and blonde hair). These are to fill holes in my collection. If anyone can help me I will reward you handsomely." Rodapel@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 18 May 2003 | 9:06 EDT Sandtrooper Tom reports: "Hey Troopers, for those of you who did not get the FAO Shuttle Tyderium, now you have a chance to get it from K-B Toys Tomohanlon40@msn.com Posted by: Spiceowan | 17 May 2003 | 0:04 EDT Force of the Bay - Giving Props Hey Troopers, not only is ebay Posted by: Darth Crypt | 16 May 2003 | 23:47 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys! "Rebel Trooper Builder Set - In Stock Now $17.99 Saga Deluxe Back in Stock - Commerce Builder Droid $14.99, Super Battle Droid Builder $14.99, Jango Fett Flying $16.99, Obi-Wan Force Power $12.99 Also, check out our new "Discounted Combos" section with over 50 great combo deals, some examples are: Max and Doda 2-Pack and 12" Han Endor $19.99 Master Replicas Anakin F/X Saber and Jedi Training Remote $299.99 Rubies Yoda and Master Replicas Darth Vader Saber with Case $774.99 Saga 12" Ki Adi Mundi and 12" Obi-Wan $39.99 Saga Army Builder Assortment - under $4.50 per figure - 20 Clone Trooper Pilot C-7/8 and 20 Destroyer Droid C-7/8 $179.99" Brian's Toys! Posted by: Jason | 16 May 2003 | 21:50 EDT Sandtrooper SithKnight reports: "Deluxes - Spider Droid and Super Battle Droid Builder at Target in College Point, Queens, NY." jjqcr@hotmail.com Posted by: Jason | 16 May 2003 | 20:08 EDT Here's the latest from BigBadToyStore.com, featuring some dope new Transformers items like the Hasbro Commemorative Series 4 of Skywarp, Red Alert and Prowl (weeks before TRU will get them), and a pre-order for Hasbro's series of PVC Transformers line (Bumblebee, Jazz and more). This and much more from BigBadToyStore. You may also browse their Star Wars section, or view a complete listing of all the latest arrivals.  Posted by: Jason | 16 May 2003 | 18:54 EDT Sandtrooper Jedi Hitch reports: "Hi Troops! Time to chime in from the Spokane, Washington area. I thought I'd make a toy run on my way to see 'The Matrix Reloaded' and it paid off. Wal-Mart had the new Han, Chewie, Mace, and Boba Fett figures. Han and Chewie were on beat up cards but Fett and Mace were in good shape. Target had the new deluxe figs (Spider Droid and Super Battledroid maker) and the older 2003 figures of Obi-Wan, Tyranus, and Tusken Raider. "Toys 'R' Us STILL hasn't gotten in any new 4" figs but they did get the 12" Han, Lando, and AT-ST Driver. Also, Toys R Us put out some more Series 3 Lord of the Rings figures, which include Galadriel and the Prologue Elf. I know that's not Star Wars but I get several e-mails from Troops regarding LOTR figures. Good luck and happy hunting to all Troops!" Hitchbuddy@aol.com That's good news. We appreciate the LotR figure update at TRU as well. Has anyone out there in Trooperland seen the TRU exclusive Commemorative Series II and III Transformers Reissues (Starscream, God Ginrai - aka Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor, Jazz, Silverstreak et. al.)? Update: Sandtrooper Brian in Monroe, Louisiana said - "Yeah, my TRU has the Jazz, Silverstreak, and Prowl. They got 2 cases of Starscreams last month but they are gone." Thank-You! Posted by: Spiceowan | 16 May 2003 | 16:27 EDT Collectors Gallery Update: Collectors Gallery has updated specials this week. They have added a few items for this week. Star Wars Unleashed Figures waves 5 & 6 Preorder $44.95 per set Anakin F/X Saber (Master Replica) $139.95 w/ Free Shipping Saga Preorder Clone Wars Yoda, Anakin, and Durge $7.95 each Stormtrooper Lifesized Replica Sale Priced at $4200.00 ESB TIE Bomber on Sale at $59.95 Posted by: Darth Crypt | 16 May 2003 | 9:01 EDT THE MATRIX RELOADED Troops, I saw it last night, and for those that want to see this... get ready for effects that will FREE YOUR MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: One last thing - MAKE sure you stay till the end of the credits, they play a trailer for the next one! Posted by: Jason | 15 May 2003 | 20:02 EDT Sandtrooper Songwrtr reports: "The Ithaca, NY area continues to be as barren as the rest of the country seems to be, so all I can say is thank goodness for internet shops keeping me up to date (more or less). I'd like to give a big shout-out to Trooper Alex who hooked me up with one of the POTJ Mexico-exclusive 4-packs at cost + shipping. He was great to deal with in the spirit of "United We Find." Thanks, Alex! Maybe someday something will show up here and I'll be able to return the favor." Trooper Songwrtr Posted by: Jason | 15 May 2003 | 17:17 EDT Sandtrooper 'Trooper Larry' reports: "Hey Troops! Trooper Larry with an area report. There has been some movement in my area of Ohio. No sign of the Aayla Secura wave or up, but I have been seeing small amounts of the new Padme, Dooku, Obi waves. I finally found a Tantive Rebel trooper last week in Strongsville. It looks as though they did have newer figs, cause the pegs were kind of bare. Not much movement in the Mentor area though. TRU has the 12" Padme and Geonosian soldier, but thats about it. K-B has 50% off its stock off SW's figs and vehicles. Thats about it. I want to thank Spice and The Sturge-Weber Foundation for a great contest, and troops that helped support the cause. The shuttle is awesome, but the awareness of these diseases is by far, more important. Especially when its one of our own. Happy hunting troops!" amishbelchjr@msn.com Posted by: Jason | 15 May 2003 | 17:14 EDT Sandtrooper bigjp reports: "Hi everybody, I have a Deluxe Clone Trooper w / Speederbike that I picked up for someone. He ended up not taking it so I'm offering it here for cost, $11.60 plus shipping. But I have to take it back to the store next week if I don't find a home for it. The only thing new I've found here in north east Ohio was a Deluxe Spider droid and Deluxe Super Battle Droid maker. Both were on beat up cards at Target. Happy hunting troopers." gabesda@nls.net Posted by: Darth Crypt | 15 May 2003 | 16:55 EDT Hasbro Press Release: "A first Official look at the Silver-Painted Boba Fett in exclusive packaging."  Read full details Posted by: Spiceowan | 15 May 2003 | 14:49 EDT And the Winner Is . . . The Winner of our Imperial Shuttle Contest is Trooper Larry Carol! Congratulations, your prize will be mailed to you tomorrow. The Staff at Sandtroopers, as well as myself personally would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter and benefit this worthy cause. We are all winners today Troops. God Bless each and everyone of you who helped spread the word and help promote Sturge-Weber Awareness Day. Posted by: Jason | 14 May 2003 | 21:51 EDT Sandtrooper SJediMstr reports: "While shopping with my wife at the Barberton K-mart (Akron, Ohio), I spotted the Jango Slave 1 Lego set for $12 (originally $49.99), and could not pass it up. They had 5 left and he boxes aren't mint. Happy hunting!" SJediMstr@aol.com Posted by: Jason | 14 May 2003 | 21:46 EDT Sandtrooper 'Codename: DUSTY' reports: "The new Han and Chewie were at the "old" Wal-Mart here in Bloomington, Illinois. Unfortunately, there were only one of each and he. They were in very good condition, so maybe there is hope that not everything headed our way is going to be crushed." dusty.wilson@verizon.net Posted by: Jason | 14 May 2003 | 21:43 EDT Sandtrooper Kelsith reports: "Decatur, Illinois has updated with damaged merchandise. I found Hoth Han and Mynock Chewy and Saga Eeth Koth (cards look like someone squeezed the Charmin HARD). Two Saga TIE Bombers (windows kicked in) still 30 bucks. I actually decided to pass on these. You know it's bad when an opener doesn't buy the figures because the cards are so damaged." ckelsith@hotmail.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 14 May 2003 | 12:37 EDT CRAZY Star Wars art. Troops, if you want to own/see some wild (and sometimes off color) Star Wars art, take a look at my buddy's art being offered on ebay The artist is Darrell O'Riley and I can honestly recommend his work! He also takes commissions, should you have a wacky idea you want brought to life artistically. Without further spoodging, see it HERE! Darrell's email address is: darrell@hotinks.com Posted by: Steve | 14 May 2003 | 0:22 EDT Newest Insider Hey Troops, the newest copy of the Insider showed up today. Issue 68 has a great cover of Carrie Fisher, with the obligatory interview enclosed within. I am looking forward to reading that. One part I read quickly was her talking about the infamous bikini from Jedi. For those of you who are fans of Timothy Zahn, the first of a three part series appears in this issue. It takes place during the Clone Wars and the word spaarti tubes should pique your interest. There is a lot more interesting stuff including an Episode III update and a Hasbro Preview. If you're a Fan Club member, your issue should be arriving any day, if not, look for it in stores soon. Posted by: Jason | 13 May 2003 | 19:45 EDT New Items at D & S Sci-Fi Toy World : Rebel Fleet Trooper Army Builder Set Sandtrooper Army Builder Set Death Star Trash Compactor Sets Deluxe Jango and Force Power Obi-Wan Deluxe Super Battle Droid & Commerce Guild Spider Droid Unleashed Vader & Slave Leia New Tomy Japan Plush Yoda, Ewok, Jawa Jango, Stormtrooper, Vader, Boba fett & Clone Trooper Hard Vinyl Masks Ashla & Jempa / Yoda & Chian / Pamde Wedding Dress Wave Coming in late May New August Figure Pre-Orders and Unleashed Pre-Order 3 3/4" G.I Joe Figures with Mission Disks New Joe vs Cobra 2-Packs & Vehicles Aliens vs Predator Figure - Re-Stocks Rare Queen Hive Playset Battle Damaged Enterprise NX-01 All at www.dnstoys.com. Posted by: Jason | 13 May 2003 | 18:39 EDT Easter Eggs - One Good Turn Deserves Another: Now, this is strange. Anyone who dug E.T. showing up in the Episode I Senate scene will appreciate these bizarre happenings. First, it looks like there is More than meets the eye on my very own Pennsylvania Turnpike. A Transformers freak must work as their web developer, because Optimus Prime and Bumblebee can be seen cruising the Penna Turnpike at their site, doing laps around a 'Keystone' which itself is revolving just like the Autobot symbol in the Eighties' cartoon.  More 'Beyond Belief' madness can be found at Hasbro's own site! In their Transformers Armada toy checklist, Cheetos Spokesfeline Chester Cheetah himself is shown instead of the actual toy. Thanks to Benson Yee and his site http://www.bwtf.com for bringing this to our attention. YVAN EHT NIOJ!  Posted by: Tyler | 13 May 2003 | 8:52 EDT Silver Boba Fett Official The Silver Boba Fett that we mentioned here a month ago has finally been made official. It will be based on the POTJ 300th Boba Fett but will have a silvery finish and new packaging. Also, it will not be exclusive to the Mexicon convention in Mexico City this summer as previously reported. It will instead be a fan club exclusive and also be available at the following conventions this summer: Jun 26 -- 29: Origins; Columbus OH Jul 17 -- 20: Comic-Con International; San Diego, CA Jul 24 -- 27: Gen Con; Indianapolis, IN Aug 8 -- 10: Wizard World Chicago; Rosemont, IL Cost of the figure will be $10 each plus tax and will be limited to 2 per person. After the convention season ends the figure will then be available through the official fan club. For more information click here. Thanks to Sandtrooper Lone Clone for information. Posted by: Jason | 12 May 2003 | 19:26 EDT K & C Collectibles News: K & C Collectibles has received some new Star Wars action figures this week, and have reduced some 12” figures. New Items: Han Solo – Hoth Rescue #13 Chewbacca – Mynock Hunt #14 Clearance Sale on 12”: Count Dooku - Dark Lord Super Battle Droid Zam Wesell Imperial Officer Dengar Back In-Stock: Ephant Mon Jabba’s Head of Security Trash Compactor Set Eeth Koth - Jedi Master Teebo Posted by: Jason | 12 May 2003 | 11:56 EDT Collectors Gallery Online Information: Troops, Collectors Gallery has added some Vintage toys and Episode I & II Movie Posters this week. Vintage Star Wars items IN STOCK: Empire Rebel Command Center Playset MIB $350 Empire Hoth Ice Planet Playset MIB $175 Empire Millenium Falcon MIB $199.95 MPC Vader TIE Fighter model kit boxed $19.95 MPC Luke's X-Wing Fighter model kit mint sealed $44.95 MPC AT-AT model kit mint $29.95 Star Wars 'Destroy the Death Star' board game mint $34.95 Estes R2-D2 flying model rocket sealed mint $39.95 Estes TIE Fighter flying model rocket sealed mint $49.95 POTF2 Rancor beast mint sealed 39.95 Episode I The Phantom Menace original movie poster $39 Episode II Attack of the Clones original movie poster $39 Rubies Darth Maul latex mask $9.95 Enterprise NX-01 battle damaged Starship sealed mint $39.95 Posted by: Jason | 12 May 2003 | 11:19 EDT Sandtrooper Drizzit reports: "I finally found new figures at Wal-Mart this Sunday. I found the new Boba Fett, Hoth Han and the Flying R2, and about ten Jango pilots. The rest were one of each and the Boba had a crushed bubble. These were found in Wisconsin." jjakab@msn.com Posted by: Tyler | 12 May 2003 | 8:51 EDT Yoda & Padawans Giveaway Winner This is just a reminder for maritzanieves16@hotmail.com that you have 3 more days in which to claim your prize. If you do not respond by Wednesday another winner will be chosen. Please e-mail me asap to claim your prize. Posted by: Jason | 11 May 2003 | 20:41 EDT Sandtrooper Lin Que with Mutual of Omaha's AISLE KINGDOM: "Hey folks, Lin Que with the Midwest report again from Omaha, Nebraska. As usual, nothing to report. I have reached the end of my rope. I have seen that a good amount of Troopers are coming into new stuff. I ask that if someone gets ahold of the below figures, pleases buy two and I'll pay for cost and shipping. Here's what I need: Anakin Secret Ceremony, Boba Fett, Aalya Secura, and Bariss Offee. I know somebody out there can get the goods!!! Thanks" washingtonss@cox.net Posted by: Darth Crypt | 11 May 2003 | 16:13 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys! "AOTC Vehicles - In Stock Now! Anakin's Swoop Bike - Price: $29.99, Domestic Shipping $6 Darth Tyranus's Speeder Bike Price: $29.99, Domestic Shipping $6 Boba Fett Mini Bust IN STOCK!! By Dark Horse Comics and Gentle Giant Studios, Price: $79.99 Kubrick Early Bird Kit, Price $149.99 Vintage Replica Pack of 41 Weapons, Available in individual and wholesale prices! $25 each 5 or more - $18 each 10 or more - $14 each 20 or more - $12 each Danbury Mint Pewter Chess Set MIB, Price: $999.99 Franklin Mint AT-AT Walker MIB, Price: $194.99 Franklin Mint Millennium Falcon MIB, Price: $194.99 Saga Master Replica Darth Vader's ESB Lightsaber - Display Case Included, IN STOCK NOW! Pre-Release Imported ahead of our regular shipment. This saber is Limited to 2,500. Our regular shipment will arrive in several weeks at a reduced price. Domestic Shipping $12, Price: $349.99 Visit our POTF2 Action Fleet & micro machines sections today! We have updated over 100 items! Back In Stock! Items never sold by us before added to the website! Visit our Newsletter for these listed toys at Newsletter Many More Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and HeMan Toys at our Webstore. Visit our Webstore at Brian's Toys!" Posted by: Darth Crypt | 11 May 2003 | 16:10 EDT Happy Mother's Day ... To all the mother Sandtroopettes 'round the world, from the Sandtroopers.com crew! Posted by: Jason | 10 May 2003 | 21:59 EDT These Guys Look Like Old-school Overhead Projectors on Crack:  Many other significant figures should have been made first. We can't believe they made these before Coleman Trebor, Bail Organa. Even the idea of these being released prior to Wat Tambor is simply ludicrous. Nonetheless, Sandwatch Figure Reviews features these Episode II cut-scene characters in tonight's review. Not one, but two, YES TWO figures!. SP-4 and JN-66 were packaged together on a single blister card; another way Hasbro is giving you more bang for your buck these days. These cutting room floor guys were the last thing I really expected in the Saga line-up, considering you have so many others to chose from to make yet. I think the fat drunk Episode IV Jabba would have made a better candidate to release to the public. But, as far as accurate plastic character depiction salvos go from Hasbro, they 'drop da bomb.' Hit the books in the latest installment of Sandwatch.  Posted by: Jason | 9 May 2003 | 22:10 EDT BigBadToyStore.com has issued a pre-order for Star Wars Unleashed Wave 5 (Jedi Luke, Emperor, and Obi-Wan from Episode II), and has in-stock the Palisades mini-bust of everyone's favorite heavy machine-gunner and rhyming fool - Roadblock. You may also read about more arrivals and pre-orders!   Posted by: Jason | 9 May 2003 | 21:41 EDT KEBco Toys has the new 12 inch figures of Yoda, Luke Jedi, Biker Scout and the Ewok 2-pack available for Pre-Order. Basic figures, Cinema Scenes, Clone Wars Army Builders and Clone Wars Vehicles are still listed for Pre-Order too. Unleashed Slave Leia back In-Stock for $16.99 New Specials 25% OFF Section Basic Figure Factory Cases for $64.95 or $61.95 for 2 or more Ask about the "One of Every Figure" Club where you may reserve one, two, even ten of each new figure as soon as its available - $5.99 per figure Congratulations to all of the winners in the Figure A Day Giveaway A New Giveaway Coming Soon - Stay Tuned Visit www.kebcotoys.com Posted by: Jason | 9 May 2003 | 20:34 EDT Sandtrooper Freddy G. reports: "Hello Troopers, I have an extra Trade Federation Tank and some minor stuff for trade. This is time for The Matrix so I want to trade for McFarlanes Matrix figure and Movie Maniacs Series 6. Let me know what you have and I'll do the same! Thanks!" fredgi@globetrotter.net Posted by: Darth Crypt | 9 May 2003 | 15:11 EDT Sandtrooper Scott K. reports: "Wouldn't you know it! The minute I contribute a complaint about no new figures (yesterday), some show up at Target (Flint, Michigan). They had R2-D2 (Flight), Han Hoth, Chewbacca (Mynock Hunt), Boba Fett (Carkoon), Anakin (Secret Ceremony), Obi Wan (Acklay Battle), and that wacky Mace! Granted though, there were only 1-2 of each there. I still havn't seen the likes of Barriss Offee or Aayla Secura. You guys need to check your local Targets!. Thanks." SLKMJune@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 9 May 2003 | 10:38 EDT Sandtroopin' Rai reports: "Had a nice score yesterday at TRU Annapolis (Maryland) and Babbage's at the Mall. Picked up McFarlane Movie Maniacs 6 with its all Alien / Predator lineup. These toys are pretty cool. My neighbor Dave was able to pick up Boba Fett, Hoth Han, and Mynock Hunt Chewie at Target in Columbia (Maryland). It does seem the general trend has been for these new toys to show up at Target first? I haven't seen them anywhere else as of yet." Rai Posted by: Tyler | 9 May 2003 | 8:55 EDT R2Dtoys Newsletter #17 HOT ITEMS SHIPPING NOW, LATER THIS WEEK AND EARLY NEXT WEEK Master Replicas LUKE SKYWALKER Lightsaber from ESB Master Replicas DARTH VADER Lightsaber from ESB KUBRICK Bounty Hunters Series 1 Tomy Japanese mini-busts (classic with Saga packaging) Anakin`s Swoop Speeder Count Dooku Speeder CLONE TROOPER & DARTH VADER Kotobukiya Figures Cantina Bar Packs Wave 2 PRE-RELEASE Saga special KB collectors figure 4-pack plus much more! To read more click here. Posted by: Jason | 8 May 2003 | 22:06 EDT Sandtrooper Jedi Dom reports: "I read that Hasbro has decided to donate 25,000 toys to children in Iraq. Now, there is absolutely no doubt that it is for a good cause, although others may disagree. The point I am trying to make isnot to be be surprised to see Lama Su, Yoda & Chian or Aayla on ebay "And there you have it. There my fellow collectors is the reason for your shortage in figures. See what kinds of things you think about when you are driving an hour or so between stores and coming up empty? By the way, I am just making a joke. I hope you all can forgive my facetious implications, for even I would give before receive, as I have done so many times on this site. But, if they do donate Star Wars, take them from the current overstock in my area of the country. I am sure there is enough old stuff to give every child at least 2 figures each!" chicanodom@email.msn.com Posted by: Jason | 8 May 2003 | 20:44 EDT Sandtrooper JediDaxter reports: "For those who do know and don't know about my two sites, here is some info on what's new on them: "New weapons link from KOTOR now listed at JediDaxter's Project Sith. Sign your name to the Project Sith online petition and sign your entry in the PS Guest book. "New Saga 3-3/4" Figure Guide complete at JediDaxter's Special Realm. I am still working on previous series 3-3/4" Figure Guides. Sign your name to the Special Realm Cinema Scene online petition and sign your entry in the new SR Guest book. A new poll has been added and new online link entries. Register today in the Banner Contest and Drawing." Enter SPECIAL REALM Enter Project Sith Posted by: Jason | 8 May 2003 | 20:18 EDT Beyond Belief? "Look at what I found on KB's website. I knew this was going to happen." c-ryan@mchsi.com   I've felt it too Master Chad! Troops, just search for Item Number: 121999, Pre-order: Available 08/15/03. Posted by: Darth Crypt | 8 May 2003 | 14:30 EDT This just in from Brian's Toys! "Brian's Toys now has Master Replicas ESB Darth Vader Sabers in stock!!! This is an import Pre-release of the Vader Sabers. The sabers are for sale at our site for $349.99. These sabers have been shipped ahead of our regular Master Replicas shipment. We are also taking pre-orders for our Domestic release for the regular price of $329.99 (shipping in several weeks). Limited quantity, first come first serve. Visit our website today!" http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/catalogbody.html http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/StarWarsActionFigures.htm Posted by: Jason | 8 May 2003 | 13:43 EDT Sandtrooper Scott J. reports: "Hello Troopers! I have been hearing several of you talk about how scarce and slow the figures are appearing in stores. Well, it is the same around here too (Flint/SE Michigan). I too have asked clerks in the stores like Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us, and they just don't get the newer figures in. It is the same old stuff hanging there for months. It does seem that Target is the only spot where new figures have appeared lately, but these too have been few and far between! I don't know what is going on with distrubution in the retail pipeline!" SLKMJune@aol.com Posted by: Jason | 8 May 2003 | 13:31 EDT Sandtrooper Southern Cali Rod reports: "Troopers, I thought I had hit the mother load. My local Wal-Mart in Hemet, California had an unopened case of Star Wars figures sitting on a pallet near the toy department. I abruptly and secretly took the case to a secret location to open its contents. I envisioned a case full of just released figures (e.g. Fett Pit of Carkoon, Chewie Mynock Hunt, Han Hoth). To my dismay the case was full of last year's stock. It included clean shaven Rebel Trooper, Massiff and Overstock Massiff and Sandperson plus a few other figures I got sick of seeing last November. What gives?" Rodapel@aol.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 8 May 2003 | 12:14 EDT Sandtrooper THE CHAD reports: "Hi guys, The Chad here with an interesting find at K-B. I found the bloody stump Luke Bespin in one of the 4 packs. Here is the interesting part. Some of the 4 packs include the first Yoda, Dooku, the "strawberry flavored" clone trooper and the Anakin with the removable arm. So, if you need the bloody Luke keep checking your KB's. And K-B lowered the price to $7.99. Take care all." c-ryan@mchsi.com ... And there you have it! Thanks for the report Chad! Posted by: Jason | 7 May 2003 | 19:09 EDT Sandtrooper THE CHAD reports: "It seems that Target is our only hope and the only place here in north Alabama getting the New figures like Boba Fett (Carkoon), Han Hoth, and Mynock Chewbacca. Toys 'R' Us has drastically cut their Star Wars section down and Wal-Mart still has the old figures from last year. My Wal-Mart will not move these. A TRU employee told me that they won't get any new figures until the next movie. It sounds like Star Wars figures will get the axe. Well, Hasbro can you explain yourself? Take care." c-ryan@mchsi.com Posted by: Darth Crypt | 7 May 2003 | 16:48 EDT Jive talkin' Palm Talker blowout at Brian's Toys! "We just received a large shipment of closeout POTJ Palm Talkers. A set of 6 is only $59.99, and a factory sealed case is only $79.99 (which includes a complete set plus an extra Boba Fett and Darth Vader)!" Visit Brian's Toys to get 'em ... ! Posted by: Tyler | 7 May 2003 | 8:39 EDT Yoda & Padawans Giveaway And the winner is.... maritzanieves16@hotmail.com Please e-mail me within 7 days to claim your prize. Thanks to all who entered and to r2dtoys for supplying the prize. Also thanks to General Jay for helping pick the winner. Posted by: Spiceowan | 7 May 2003 | 0:35 EDT Collectors Gallery Online Information: Hey Troops we have recieved word on the specials running at Collectors Gallery this week. In stock and shipping: Luke Skywalker Master Replica Training Remote $249.00 w/ Free Shipping. Reduced Prices on the following POTF Orange card mint on sealed card: Tie Pilot $9.95 Luke X-Wing (short saber variant) $11.95 Darth Vader (short saber variant) $11.95 R2-D2 $11.95 Leia (3-bands) $19.95 Han Hoth (open-hand) $24.95 Lando $9.95 Chewbacca $11.95 Han Solo $11.95 Obi-Wan Kenobi (short saber variant) $11.95 C-3P0 $9.95 Stormtrooper $9.95 Posted by: Steve | 6 May 2003 | 21:17 EDT Yestertoys having a sale Hey Troops, Tom from Yestertoys contacted me to let me know he has lowered prices on a lot of items, ie, $10 for an ammo wagon, tri-logo Star Wars figures $3-4 each. Take a look for some good deals. Posted by: Jason | 6 May 2003 | 17:40 EDT Sandtrooper Scott J. reports: "Hello Sandtroopers! I haven't seen very many new figures in Flint, Michigan area for a while, but do have a couple Ephant Mons, Blonde-hair version of Imperial officer and red-haired Rebel Defender Trooper up for trade if anyone is interested. My current needs include Boba Fett (Pit of Carkoon), Aayla Secura, and Barriss Offee. Thanks." SLKMJune@aol.com Posted by: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
