 Dateline: I've Been Moving so I have Been Out of the Loop “Hi Troopers, Lisette from NYC reporting. I hope everyone was able to find the Silver Clone Trooper. I've been moving so I've been out of the loop for a while. I was able to find J'Quille at the Target in Brooklyn today. Although the store was busy, I guess there were no Star Wars fans there, since it was just hanging there. I guess I lucked out. That's all for now.”jhernandez13@bww.com |
 “Just thought I would send out another notice that I still have an extra C-9+ Tanus Spijek that I am trying to trade for J'Quille which I need to complete my SAGA collection. Any others out there find a Red Unleashed Clone Trooper? Need this one as well. I don't have much to trade, but I only need two items. Would pay additional for either. Please email me. Wanted to give a shout out to Boba Brett who purchased some figures off me. Guys, he's honest, and he pays for what he wants quickly. I would highly recommend trading, selling or buying from him!” |
 Star Wars Unleashed Jedi Luke & Darth Sidious in New Packaging only $17.99 each. We'll be receiving many new items in June such as Star Wars OTC, OTC Basic and 12-inch, G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom Wave 3, Marvel Legends Series 6, Lord of the Rings and G.I. Joe Artist Proof Storm Shadow Mini Bust. It is the same as the previous Storm Shadow mini bust, but without the number on the bottom. So be sure to check back often and if you have not please subscribe to our Newsletter to be notified of sales, new items and promotions.www.toyfellas.com 1-888-273-5663 Forget About It! |
 “Hey Troops,! I have a KB TIE fighter available for $25.00, minty fresh. Prices are plus shipping. Let me know!!! I also have available 1 POTJ TIE Bomber for $25.00 shipped! My landspeeder sold. Thanks!!! Near mint never opened (this is the rarer green box not the shelf warming blue box)! Let me know!!!” - Trooper Sithryan (Ryan Matthews)sithryan@msn.com |
 Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, June 3 for the first Official Star Wars Fan Club event to take place since the Club returned home to Lucasfilm. Members of the Fan Club are invited to purchase tickets at StarWarsShop.com for the premiere 2004 Fan Club Breakfast, slated for Saturday, July 24 during San Diego Comic-Con International. For more on this event check out the official site.Also check out the ILM Models that are on display at the Mueseum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. Stay tuned to Sandtroopers.com for exclusive pictures of the props and models! |
 “Dateline: I Picked up an Extra One for Trade “I found J'Quille today at Target on Brice road. I picked up an extra one for trade, check out my trade page under onebigk's haves & wants in the forum. The Hall of Fame wave showing up everywhere here in central Ohio - Meijers, Wal-Mart and Target. No sign of any OTC figures.”Onebigk@aol.com |
 Ten-Hut Troops, if any of you are in the Knoxville, TN area next weekend you may want to check out the Adventure Con 3.0 for what is shaping up to be a pretty spectacular event. This is Tennessee's largest toy/comic collectors event! Some of the guests will be; David Prowse (Darth Vader), Anthony Daniels (C-3P0), Eric Walker (The Ewok Adventure), plus many more! I see even Daisy Duke will be making an appearance on Saturday. I smell a Darth Crypt sighting! If any S.C.A.L.P. Trooper is interested in covering this show, please contact General J or Commander Spice for mission details. |
 The Staff at Sandtroopers.com would like to wish each and every one of our Troopers a Happy Memorial Day weekend. Please take the time to not only enjoy the Holiday but also remember why we celebrate. It is more than a day off work. Remember those fallen in the War on Terror and in the liberation of Iraq. We continue to pray for the safe return of all of our Troops, and their families while they wait. Stay safe and God Bless this Holiday weekend. |
 Dateline: Quick Change “Troops, apparently this pic is going to appear in the new DVD of Jedi. To me it is akin to Greedo shooting first and makes this Trooper a tad miffed. You decide.”dsollitto@new.rr.com |
| OTC # 01 Luke Skywalker™ OTC # 02 Yoda™ OTC # 03 Spirit Obi-Wan™ OTC # 04 R2-D2™ OTC # 05 Luke Skywalker™ | OTC # 06 Luke Skywalker™ OTC # 07 Han Solo™ OTC # 08 Chewbacca™ OTC # 10 Darth Vader™ |
| New this Week: Skirmish at Carkoon ? 4 Pack Unleashed Clone Trooper ? red Ultra Ewok with Glider Han Solo AT-ST Driver # 19 General Madine # 20 General Lando Calrissian # 21 | 2004 Saga Figures: Tanus Spijek - # 10 Back In-Stock ? Very limited Stock: Stormtrooper - Death Star Chase Darth Vader - Death Star Clash. - more - |
 Hey Troopers, it has been straight hell over the past week. Forget collecting, the town once known as Gurnee has been temporarily named Atlantis. Rains have pounded the Midwest, but not to the point where I couldn?t saddle my Dewback and see what the Lake County, IL area had to offer. Floods may be national news but my focus is always sticking it to the scalpers. TRU had what I initially thought was the HoF wave. Leia and Han (ANH), looking on the back of the package I discovered that these were the '03 figures, or the third time in 6 months we are getting this figure. Padme wedding, Red Battle Droids, Lama Su with Clone Youth. So perhaps some of these cases thought to be H.T.F. may be sitting in TRU warehouses. Emperor, WA-7, and Danni Faytonni have not been shelf warmers; perhaps they will land for the guys that missed. I passed on a few myself. Target had the newer cups and the Yavin/Hoth repack cases. The vehicles still have not hit clearance yet, again the waiting game. I look forward to the liquidation of the Saga line, and the rebirth of the OTC assortment. Hopefully they will hit us this last time, and then create the figures that have not been immortalized in plastic. Too much of the core characters have been spewed out over and over. I know some of you Troopers are with me when I say to hell with Tatooine Luke for the 18th time. Good luck to you good Troopers in your searches, Kick A$# and take names! |
 Dateline: How Many Times Can You Type “Hoth Trooper” before you get sick? “ West Michigan retail stores seem to have more Hoth Troopers than the Echo Base morgue! Things are beginning to look bleak with nothing but Hoth Luke, Serving Tray R2, and Skiff Guard Landos on the pegs. The Executor and Generals waves dried up amazingly quickly and left only Destroyer Droid launchers and Spider Droids to keep those mentioned above company. But lo and behold, I came across a treasure today when I found 2, count 'em, two of the clone trooper three packs with green clone trooper. These are definitely up for trade, so let me know if interested! Nothing much else going on. My local Wal-Mart had a quick burst and then nothing while the Target out on Alpine Ave. has a bunch of Hoth Hans (brown coat), Imperial Snowtroopers and a Jabba's Denizens. Besides that, the local TRU boasted a bunch of the Sneak Preview figs. All were there except the little astromech droid. Also available was the Reek, TRU exclusive X-Wing, Pit of Carkoon Skirmish 4-pack, and a Command Gunship. The TRU on Alpine was pretty well bare as was the Walmart on Alpine. Still looking for the POTJ Y-wing and the Rebel Pilots Cinema Scene, so help a Trooper out! Sandtrooper Jetfire out!!!!”jetfire_99@yahoo.com |
| “Hey Troops,! I have a Luke's landspeeder with Luke and a KB TIE fighter available. Landspeeder $15, and TIE Fighter $25, both minty fresh. Prices are plus shipping. Let me know!!” - Trooper Sithryan (Ryan Matthews) sithryan@msn.com |
 Hey troopers! I ended up stopping at a local Target in Wheaton, IL, and made a pretty good find there. Lo and behold I picked up two LEGO AT-ATs for only $25 a piece! I've heard of other people across the country finding these for this price before, but I have never seen any Targets by me selling them for this low price. I initially paid $100 for it when it first came out! Unbelievable! These will make a nice addition to my collection. |
| “There is not much to report out here in sunny So Cal. Inland Empire has nothing new, unless you call the Executor wave new. My Toys R Us has the new Carkoon Squirmish (plenty at that), many X-wings, and the newly-re-packed Unleashed Luke and Emperor. I was able to find three extra Tanus Spijeks at a local Target. Two are in a C-9+ condition with very minor dents in the bottoms of the bubbles, but the cards are in excellent shape. The other is in about a C-8+ condition, but if you are an opener, no problem. I am looking to trade for J'Quille. I have one but his card and bubble are pretty beat up. So if you have an extra J'Quille in near-perfect condition, email me. I am also in need of the Red variant Clone trooper Unleashed. These are all that I need to be fully caught up,; can someone help? E-mail me your offers.” |
 Dateline: Gotta Get My Fair Share “Hey-hey Troops, long time, no post. Just got back from a run and same ol’ same ol’: nothing new to report in the NW Indiana area. TRU has lots of X-Wings, Wally World had Hoth wave with Icee Luke, and didn't even stop at Target. Hey, has anyone seen a Darth Vader TIE Fighter at TRU? What's the stats on this? Hey, I've got to give a big SEMPER FI to Trooper Sithfather David Jones on a trade that went through. Marines lead the way! Gotta make it short, Walleye are biting in the lake, and crappie are taking off, gotta get my fair share. MTFBWY.”cplhritz@sbcglobal.net |
![[Click to view Coverage]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/extensive/conventionsmore/wwphilly/extbenefits_th.jpg) ![Cuz I get Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound! [Click to view Coverage]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/extensive/conventionsmore/wwphilly/admphily_th.jpg) S.C.A.L.P. Trooper PFC Shade, who is a Sandtroopers Agent west of Philadelphia and way south of Heaven, steered his Imperial landing craft toward some Philadelpia Freedom to cover Friday's segment of Wizard World (East) yesterday. Star Wars guests included Orli Shoshan (Shaak Ti), Ailsa Berk (Amanaman), Will Conrad of Star Wars Comics, and Richard LeParmentier (Admiral Motti), who looked like he just ran into Darth or a bottle of Jack Daniels. Trooper Shade came to represent just as Trooper Jetfire did last weekend, and did a fine job reporting on the convention. View the coverage and Begin Today! |
| Unleashed Wave 8: Luke Skywalker Darth Sidious | Unleashed Wave 9: Obi-Wan Kenobi Princess Leia |
| Bossk Dengar Ozzel TIE Pilot Ultra Ewok | Trilogy Basic Wave 1 Set of 9 Trilogy Vintage Wave 1 Set of 4 Trilogy Vintage 12" Set of 3 Trilogy Millenium Falcon Trilogy X-Wing & TIE Fighter |
 | Action-HQ has the new Star Wars 2004 Dagobah & OTC Figures! Bringing the best to you first, weeks in advance are Star War Original Trilogy Collection figures. Get the new re-sculpt Dagobah series of 4 figures including the exceptional Luke training figure & electronic R2-D2 or the newly painted re-issued figures on the new retro OTC card. Don't have a Toys R Us near you? Well now is the best time to get this exclusive Skirmish in Carkoon 4 pack for just $21.95! Plus, Transformers Energon, Macross, Gundam and more! |
| New this Week: Ewok with Glider Han Solo AT-ST Driver # 19 General Madine # 20 General Lando Calrissian # 21 Pre-Order (deadline May 30th): Stormtrooper Mini Bust X-Wing Pilot - Luke Skywalker Mini Bust Bust Up - Series 1 Case Asajj Ventress Maquette New 2004 Saga Figures: Tanus Spijek # 10 Captain Antillies # 15 Rappertunie # 08 Luke Holographic # 11 Bossk # 18 Dengar # 17 TIE fighter Pilot # 14 Gold Leader Dutch # 13 General Jan Dodonna # 12 Luke Skywalker Hoth Attack # 03 R2-D2 Jabba?s Sail Barge # 05 Hoth Trooper Hoth Evacuation # 01 Episode II Pewter items: (Click this link) Episode II Pewter Figures Episode II Pewter Ships Episode II Pewter Key chains | Back in Stock: Clone Trooper ? Republic Gunship Pilot (limited Quantity) Stormtrooper - Death Star Chase Darth Vader - Death Star Clash R2-D2 - Tatooine Mission C-3PO - Death Star Rescue Chewbacca - Escape from Hoth Darth Maul - Theed Hangar Duel Han Solo - Flight to Alderaan Princess Leia Organa - Death Star Captive Luke Skywalker - Tatooine Encounter Yoda - Battle of Geonosis Obi-Wan Kenobi - Coruscant Chase Collectible Figure with Glass: Anakin Skywalker Luke Skywalker Contest rules: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY to enter contest. Send an e-mail before May 31st, 2004 with your E-mail address, Name, home address, daytime phone number to contest@kandccollectibles.com. One winner will be selected from all eligible entries after contest deadline. Odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries received. The prize must be used on the K & C Collectibles web site. The prize winners will be notified by e-mail after contest deadline. |
 If you are still looking for that crazy Ewok on the glider, BigBadToyStore has the Ewok with Attack Glider listed in their Ultra series section along with more stock of the Jabba's and Kamino Ultras at $9.99 each. Visit BBTS for more arrivals. |
![[Click to view Coverage]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/extensive/conventionsmore/motorcitycon/9th.jpg) ![[Click to view Coverage]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/extensive/conventionsmore/motorcitycon/5th.jpg) Trooper Rob Amid (aka Trooper Jetfire), who is a Sandtroopers.com? S.C.A.L.P. Agent and a real Troop who I've traded more Star Wars and Transformers with than you'd want to know, rode his dewback across Michigan's lower peninsula to cover the Motor City Comic Con on Saturday 5/16. This was a show we had been talking about here for the past couple of weeks and Rob heard the call and landed his Imperial landing craft in Novi, Michigan for the event. Star Wars guests included Ailsa Berk (Amanaman), Daniel Logan (AOTC Boba Fett), and Orli Shoshan (Shaak Ti). Along with photos, Rob reported on the convention. View the coverage of this event and Keep on Troopin'! |
 Dateline: What's it Worth Without the One-Eyed Monster? “Hey guys. Check out this latest find on ebayc-ryan@mchsi.com  |
| Check out these pre-order items at Toys R Us.com: OTC - X-Wing Starfighter OTC - TIE Fighter Red Y-Wing Gold Leader Naboo Final Conflict 4-Pack Darth Vader's TIE Fighter Endor Ambush 4-pack | In addition to the items listed, browse for Ultra Jabba, Jango and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and other sale items. Rogue Squadron III - Gamecube 12-inch Leia Boushh w/ Han Carbonite Jedi Warriors 4-pack |
| Dateline: Jetfire Soars into Detroit City “I guess the griping about certain stores helped a little. Perhaps Sandtrooper Jason sent a copy of my store report right to the executives at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us ... one can only speculate. Well, for whatever reason, these two local stores have gone from not much to a whole lot. Wal-Mart went from a measily Ultra C-3PO to supplying me with the Jabba Denizens as well as most of the HoF wave (needed the Rappertunie and Stormtrooper to round off my wants). Toys R Us got in most of the HoF wave too including the Secret Ceremony Amidala and a bunch of R1-G4. Meijers is still running strong with the Executor and Generals waves. Even saw a AT-ST Han that had a painting error (black strip across torso under right arm). Well, that's about it. I'll be hitting Motor City Comic Con tomorrow as well as some Toys R Us and Wal-Marts in my trip across the state. Remember: JETFIRE SOARS SUPREME!” jetfire_99@yahoo.com |
 “Darthvraider holo-ing in from super sunny Cali. Wow game 5 in our pocket. sorry Texas wish upon on a star or spur, but just not the lone star. Lakers! Whoop! Whoooop! Whoop!“Call it the med withdrawals, or call it Sally; just don't say I'm losing my mind, but I still can't get this new e-mail right so here it goes. If you have responded to the last two postings, my deepest apologies but I finally figured it out so here it is: please re-jingle me at darthvraiders69@yahoo.com. “Still having trouble finding Unleashed Leia, white Clone, red Clone, HoF Stormie, and Vader, all three Generals (Han, Madine, Williams) If you can assist please drop me a jingle! Super Troop Luke, did you get it? Darthvraider holo-ing out!” |
 Dateline: I'll Mail Ya Some Wedding Cake with the $$$ “Help save my soon to-be-married butt! I'm getting married June 11th and have got my wife sold on the idea of a Padmé ·edding gown and secret ceremony Anakin wedding cake topper, seeing as they were all over at the time of my idea. Now I can't find either of these figures anywhere. Is there anyone out there that can pick me up this bad boy / girl at cost? I'll mail ya some wedding cake with the $$$!” - Satan's TeddybearTheDevilsEwok666@comcast.net |
 All in-stock Star Wars items have been reduced in price for a limited time. Reduced prices last until Thurday, May 20. Everything from Unleashed $11.99, Basic figures $4.99 & Mini Busts only $33.99. Take a look around.www.toyfellas.com 1-888-273-5663 Forget About It! |
 | Action-HQ has finally received the Megatron Exclusive, plus Evangelion premium set of 4 highly detailed 4-inch trading figures based on the Evangelion video game. Also shipping this week Microman Volter Action Figure and the newest Gundam products available. Many Star Wars items are on sale and many new figures and assortments in stock. See why many are getting it first at Action-HQ! |
| “Here?s the West Michigan Store Report: “Everywhere has the Destroyer Droid with launcher; it?s taking up room on the pegs, enough said. Lots of Spider Droids too. Target (Holland): “Just a bunch of the Cartoon Network Anakin, Mace, Dooku, and Obi-wan. Did pick up the Hailfire Droid on clearance for $10. They had one more and then a bunch of Anakin Starfighters and Geonosian starfighters at same price. Besides that they had some General Dodonna, Barriss Offee, Aayla Secura, and Han Solo (Flight to Alderaan). The C-3PO and General Rieekan Ultra figures were in attendance as well as the Obi-Wan and Maul glass sets. Target (Jenison) : “A bunch of Dutch Vanders sitting on the pegs. Grabbed an R1-G4 for an opener. Pretty much the same stuff as the Holland Target. Kmart: “One Ultra Wampa and then some Ashla and Jempa, Hoth Troopers, Obi-Wan General (this is in my notes, but can?t for the life of me remember why), and Aayla Secura. Kaybee Toys (Holland): “CLOSED! Missed my chance at the TIE Fighter I saw on clearance a few weeks back. Kaybee Toys (Grandville): “I picked up the two Geonosian War Chamber sets here. They had the two Jedi Council sets too, but I passed. The 12-inch Gamorrean is sweet and was on the top shelf. Also had those cool Playskool. One R1-G4 was shining, but besides that mostly old figs on the pegs. Meijers (Holland): “SWEET!!! Picked up a Dutch Vander and a bunch of TIE Pilots for a diorama. Also got the Executor wave and Endor Generals wave. There was an extra AT-ST Han and a few extra General Lando?s when I left. They only had one each of the other figs total which is a shame because I wouldn?t mind having an opener Executor wave. Also saw the R-3PO, General Dodonna, Hoth Chewie, Hoth Trooper, Spider Droid, R2-D2 Sail Barge Server, Lando Skiff Guard, Luke Tatooine Encounter, Obi-Wan Coruscant Chase, Darth Maul Hangar Duel, Hailfire Droid (full price) and the Geonosian Starfighter (full price) Overall, Meijers seems to be the place for figs this year in my area. Update: lots of AT-ST Hans and General Madines today (13 May), only one Dengar and one Ozzel though. Still a few General Landos. Meijers (Grandville): “Same as Holland Meijers, but they had a Hoth Han (brown coat) and a C-3PO. Meijers (Grand Haven): “Same as Holland Meijers, but more of the HoF wave figs. Toys R Us (Holland): “AotC Slave 1, a ton of various 12-inch figs, and quite a few of the Spider Droids. The Red Leader X-Wing has come in, but doesn?t look like many takers. Some of the Command Gunships left (trying to find a way to get 1 or 2 for openers / dioramas). Also had the Ultra Jango, Obi-Wan, and Jabba, a bunch of the Jedi Warrior 4-packs, some Reeks, AotC Speeders and the old Han and Chewie and Luke and Leia Death Star Escape deals. General Dodonna and Capt Antilles seemed to have everything in order there, but of course all the Silver Clone Troopers were pretty much dinged up. Toys R Us (Alpine) : “Almost exactly the same as Holland Toys R Us except that I picked up the Clone Trooper 3-pack (yellow) on clearance for just over $7. Also saw the Federation Droid 3-pack. Wal-Mart (Holland): “One stinking Ultra C-3PO. Wal-Mart used to be the place to find stuff, but no more. Wal-Mart (Grandville) : “NOTHING! Not even peg warmers. Rolling back prices and selection! “Still looking for Silver Boba Fetts, Boba Fett: Pit of Carkoon, POTJ TIE Interceptor, Gentle Giant Boba Fett bust, and POTJ Y-Wing. Also looking for a vintage Boba Fett on authentic card. Help a Trooper out! Was also wondering whether there is going to be anyone else from the Sandtroopers site at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI endorsed by Kid Rock. I'm looking to go Saturday morning with some friends and am curious whether anyone would be in attendance.” jetfire_99@yahoo.com |
 Hey Troopers! Hasbro has released images and a checklist of the upcoming Original Trilogy Collection on the official website. These figures will start selling sometime this fall, so be sure to save up some money so you can buy the entire collection when they come out. They're bound to sell out fast. |
 “Bobafred chiming in from the big S.F.V. with a trooper alert: my correct e-mail address is darthraiders69@yahoo.com; I apologize for leaving off the ’s.’ So if you have not heard back from me, please understand why! So if you Troops can assist with an Unleashed white Clone, red Clone, Slave Leia, and HoF Storm Trooper and Vader, just give me a jingle. Lots to trade or cash you straight up!“On a level of commitment I plan on attending Celebration III in Indianapolis. I should be locked in for my exclusive figure, right? Well, just in case I have to cancel my travel plans, I need a little contingency plan (gotta have back up!) For whatever reason, I would like to make a pact with any troop in the vicinity of this great event. I would cover the San Diego Comic Con Star Wars Exclusive in exchange for Celebration III figure exclusive. If interested drop me a line. Don't reply unless you really have that level of commitment and are definitely driving into the convention! Indy will be our docking bay. Is there going to be a Trooper posting camp? A Trooper head count before we bounce in? What will they think of us when we roll in in platoons or packs? What will they say about them ’United We Finders?’ Will George Lucas utilize all of his Sith restraint on inviting us over for cocktails or dinner (declassification, debriefing or plain old brain picking!)? Only time and Celebration III will tell! Can't wait! “As you all should know, the San Fernando Valley is 10 minutes from Hollywood / Hollywierd California. Rumors of late from Rumorville central are that Harrison Ford said he ’ ... would not really want to do Han Solo again." But Indy would perk his heart beat? Can you say ’ka-ching?’ Jedi mind tricks run wild with the Force! Carry Fisher will hit the gym for instant slim, and Mr.Hamill should soar with his comic strip revival of the last Jedi! Peter Mayhew should have a strong back and the only way Mr.Lucas will ever get to work on anything other than Star Wars movies he so profusely talks about, is if he takes a long two-three year sabbatical in filming central, taking a note out of Lord of the Rings approach on filming all three episodes at once! This should be one to two years after the release of Episode III, giving Mr. McCallum enough time to prepare for this tenacious event. One more time can we say Academy Awards to the umph power! “Many Bounty's and Bothans were given up for this crucial note. And, no, Mr. Lucas, Attorney's at Law, or do-good getters, for the last time I don't have any family working at Skywalker Ranch! But I do feel a disturbance in the Force every now and then. Mr. Lucas' cronies, you gave away game by announcing certain EIII role players signing in their contracts for e7-9 (oooops!). And one more note for thought, EIII should or better have at least three to three and a half hours of running time, you know? Because every new Star Wars fan wants to really know, you know! Well now you all really know? You know! Can you sincerely here us talking Mr.Lucas? Bobafred signing / running out!” |
 Attention all Troopers! LucasArts has released a movie trailer of their upcoming game, Star Wars Battlefront, and you can view it by going to their website. I had to take a look at it, and let me tell you, it will blow you away! Make sure you cover your mouth, because after watching this trailer you'll be screaming with excitement! This is going to be one incredible game, and hopefully it will be as much fun as it was to watch this trailer. Only time will tell. |
 Great news troopers! Hasbro has released pictures of the new Unleashed figures that will be out this summer. Up on the plate are Aayla Secura, Bossk and a Tusken Raider. Hasbro has also released information on the next wave of Unleashed figures set to come out in Fall 2004: IG-88, Aurra Sing and a Stormtroper. This is fantastic news! Read more about it. |
| Hey Troopers, it has been a hit and miss in the Lake County, IL / Southern Wisconsin area lately. Seems like the place you want to be is K-Mart. Zion and Waukegan in IL, and Kenosha and Racine in Wisconsin, have all had shipments of Ozzle and Yavin waves. The only holdouts in the area have been Madine, Gen. Lando and Han AT-ST disguise. Kenosha Target was sporting a fresh Ultra case with 1 Ewok that the General snagged for his personal collection. Plenty of Jango and Obi to go around. I also hit the Target and Wal-Mart in Wheeling, IL only to find the pegs replenished with Hoth and first Jabba wave and the Hall of Shame assortment. I still have better things to do with my money so I passed on these. However, the Stormtrooper did come with me; you can always use another. So after months of nothing, Wal-Mart reloads with crap that most already own. TRU offers stacks of the Red Leader X-Wing, the Screen Scenes that others were smart enough to clearance last month, and many 12-inch figures. Does anyone buy these anymore? There are regular shipments, which is a big step up from jack squat that has been offered since February. I also would like to thank Troopers Chicano Dom and Boba-Brett for recent trades that are in progress. United We Find fellas! Good luck to all of you great Sandtroopers on your reconaissance and plan your attacks wisely. The choke-hold on the Windy City has begun, General J and myself to the north, Dustrho to the southwest. We are taking control. Join the S.C.A.L.P. Invasion. Begin Today. |
 Hey Troopers! I made a quick run in the Aurora/Naperville (IL) area yesterday, and was fortunate to find a couple new figures. I was lucky enough to pick up my first TIE Fighter Pilot and Dutch Vander Gold Leader at the Target near the Fox Valley Mall. There were several other figures there, such as (all gold carded) Darth Maul, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Bossk, Dengar, Admiral Ozzel, R2-D2, and Captain Antilles. All 4 glass sets were there as well. I haven't seen any Target in my area with shelves that stocked in a very long time. I also made a run over to Toys R Us by the mall, and they had about ten of those new X-Wing Fighters with Red Leader. Other than the X-Wing Fighter, there wasn't anything new there at all. The pegs were pretty much bare, but there were a couple of those hot-selling Lott Dodd figures. |
 “Hey Troops, Donna from So Cal. A big thanks to a local friend of mine who hooked me up with some new figs from the Star Destroyer and Endor waves. He found me Dengar, Bossk, Ozzel, Gen Lando, Gen Madine, Han AT-ST driver, and a lone Jabba Palace Lando which I was also missing. Made another trip to TRU where they had about 6 X-Wings and a couple of Deluxe Jabbas and Ewoks. Still in need of J'Quille and Tanus Spijek. If any troops have either available, Let me know what you need or willing to buy. Happy Hunting!”Theloneswlady@aol.com |
![[Click to Enter]](http://www.brianstoys.com/acatalog/AWT_Saga_ROTJ_TanusSpijek.jpg) Lots of Saga back in stock this week and here are just a few of the hot items you won't want to miss out on: Unleashed Yoda, Darth Vader Death Star Clash, C-3PO Tatooine Ambush, Tanus Spijek, McQuarrie Stormtrooper. Master Replica's Battle of Yavin medal is now in stock and shipping immediately. Enormous G.I.Joe collection in this week, check back for updates. Lots of Vintage carded and loose MotU also in. New and old Energon back in and the Hard Hero Optimus Prime Bust. For more details on all these great items check out our featured section and Brian's Toys Newsletter #254! |
![[Click for full story]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/dailynews/2004/20040508indy.jpg) ![[Click to visit Darkhorse]](http://www.sandtroopers.com/Jason/dailynews/2004/20040508indyb.jpg) Star Wars Tales #19, in this ish a hyperdrive malfunction sends the Millennium Falcon massively off course trapping Han Solo galaxies away from his home system. This Star Wars Tales features a crossover cameo that will leave scalpers and sandtroopers readers alike confused. See a cursory preview at Indianajones.com. | |
| Pre-Order (deadline May 30th): Stormtrooper Mini Bust X-Wing Pilot - Luke Skywalker Mini Bust Bust Up - Series 1 Case Asajj Ventress Maquette Episode II Pewter items: (Click this link) Episode II Pewter Figures Episode II Pewter Ships Episode II Pewter Key chains New this week: Anakin Skywalker Collector Glass with figure Luke Skywalker Collector Glass with figure Specials: Darth Vader with Interrogation Droid $4.99 New 2004 Saga Figures: Tanus Spijek # 10 Captain Antillies # 15 Rappertunie # 08 Luke Holographic # 11 Bossk # 18 Dengar # 17 TIE fighter Pilot # 14 Gold Leader Dutch # 13 General Jan Dodonna # 12 Luke Skywalker Hoth Attack # 03 R2-D2 Jabba?s Sail Barge # 05 Hoth Trooper Hoth Evacuation # 01 | 2003 Saga Figures: Princess Leia Organa Imperial Captive # 26 Han Solo Flight to Alderaan # 27 Darth Maul Theed Hangar Duel # 25 Back in Stock: Clone Trooper ? Republic Gunship Pilot (limited Quantity) Stormtrooper - Death Star Chase Darth Vader - Death Star Clash R2-D2 - Tatooine Mission C-3PO - Death Star Rescue Chewbacca - Escape from Hoth Darth Maul - Theed Hangar Duel Han Solo - Flight to Alderaan Princess Leia Organa - Death Star Captive Luke Skywalker - Tatooine Encounter Yoda - Battle of Geonosis Obi-Wan Kenobi - Coruscant Chase Contest rules: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY to enter contest. Send an e-mail before May 31st, 2004 with your E-mail address, Name, home address, daytime phone number to contest@kandccollectibles.com. One winner will be selected from all eligible entries after contest deadline. Odds of winning will be determined by the number of entries received. The prize must be used on the K & C Collectibles web site. The prize winners will be notified by e-mail after contest deadline. |
 Dateline: Hall of Lame “Central Texas Report: Well it's been a while since I sent in any news. Mainly because there has not been much in the way of news or anything new! So I will give a short run down of my local shops. Wal-Mart: “Not much to note. About 4 figs from the Hoth Wave hanging on the pegs, but they have been my hot spot so far this year. The last wave I found there was the Star Destroyer wave, but nothing since then. Super Wal-Mart: “JOKE - They still have the first 23 Saga Figures on the pegs. Well, if you can get all the dust off of them anyway. But they get other items. They have gotten in the Ultra sets and Unleashed, they just have not gotten a basic figure in a long, long time. Target: “They were the place to be in 2003. Not the same thing in 2004. THey have had bare pegs and now pegs full of Hoth Troopers, R-C3PO, Barriss gold, Aayla gold, and misc Hall of Lame. I mean they had those repacks on clearance for $1.18 in late Jan '04. What the??? So now they have full pegs but of junk. And they have not restocked in a long time. They do have the first wave of the exclusive glasses. They also got a decent supply of the CW animated, but lacking in the basic figure department. TRU: “Ahhhh, the most pegs and the most warming. They have not had a basic figure restock since Dec '03. They have plenty of the CW Wave 1, not to mention Saga '03. They have not gotten in a single 2004 figure? Granted they also have some POTJ Zuttons & Bespin Guards on the pegs for $4.99. But they have been prety good for other items. They did good with the newest waves of the Unleashed and they always have vehicles. They have quite a few of the new Red Leader X-Wing. Also of note they put out (just this week) another case of the Silver Clone Trooper. Same beat up condition as last time? What gives on that? “So to sum up: times are slow. Did I mention slow? Anyway Troops, I am still looking for a mint to near mint Silver Clone and a CW Clone Army with red Trooper. If anyone can help me out, Holla. I have some '04 stuff for trade. Hunt 'em Down!!!” - Andrew swfan_bcs@hotmail.com |