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 You asked three more questions, the kind people at the Big H have three more answers. Will there be a re-release of the Anakin with Swoop Bike and Darth Tyranus with Geonosian Speeder? What about a Sandtrooper with a rifle similar to the evolutions version? Or how about will we see some Star Wars figures using the new 25th Anniversary G I Joe style bodies/articulation? Take cover and head for the forums and take a look at what they had to say. Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Login and leave your question in the forums. United We Find! |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated with the addition of the 12-inch Asajj Ventress from Sideshow Collectibles. The team continues to impress and take the line to new heights it had never experienced with Hasbro. What's not to love about a bald double-lightsaber weilding Sith chic? You may have a hard time picking this one up as both versions are now SOLD OUT! For more check out the photos and summary supplied by Boba Binks! |
 Hasbro has updated us the top 20 figures from the Saga Legends poll early this month. Over 20 sites submitted votes. Only 3 figures were did not qualified because Hasbro already had plan for them in other lines. We'd like to thank those of you Troopers who did take time out to vote, we appreciate your effort. For the entire list of the top 20 figures, you can read more details in our forums. |
 Titan Publishing's Star Wars Insider #96, the October/November 2007 issue is starting to arrive at subscribes doorstep. This issue's feature is the empire. The articles include the imperial actors interviewed, a review of the imperial members, an imperial command handbook, along with other trivia and tidbits about the empire. All the regular features concentrate on the empire like costuming, collecting, and Star Wars props and sets. There are a few interesting new item from StarWarsShop.comLike Hasbro's Warren Fu Concept General Grievous. Revenge of Sith will get a blast from the past treatment. The Circus style poster for A New Hope will have a EP III counterpart. |
 The following email with regards to Baltimore Comic Con exclusives was just sent out to Gentle Giant customers. If you are going to Baltimore Comic Con and want to pick up a Commander Bacara this will be the best way to secure this mini bust and other exclusives. Pre-Orders can picked up at the Gentle Giant Booth (1110/1210). Gentle Giant Ltd. Baltimore Comic-Con – Exclusives Pre-Order Main Page Commander Bacara mini bust - 500 pieces - $50 Animated Yoda & R2-D2 Maquette - 100 pieces - $75 Luke & Han as Stormtrooper Bust-Up 2-pack - 100 pieces - $10 Only a portion of the total edition size will be available for pre-orders. Baltimore Comic-Con will be handling the sales of the rest of the balance of the convention exclusives at a separate booth on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Baltimore Comic-Con directly at their website for more information. |
 Trooper jkno informs us about the new 30th anniversary soundtracks of the original trilogy. This is slated for a November release in a special foil-printed collector’s edition box set. Sony BMG is offering an 8 disc set featuring the original scores plus 2 bonus discs labeled “The Corellian Edition”. It will feature the most popular music from all 6 films. A CD-ROM is also included showcasing all packaging art from the original soundtrack releases. Visit the official site for more information or to pre-order this set. You can discuss about this new CD set in our forums. |
 Our Sandwatch Guides are updated tonight with the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike. Hasbro did quite an outstanding job with the unique package design as well as giving Expanded Universe fans something to rave about too. For more check out the photos and summary supplied by Boba Binks! |
 The Gentle Giant Bacara mini bust is now live for pre-order. At this time, you must be a Premier Guild Member to order this item. It is not known if any will be available for non-Premier Guild Members. This will be the final stop for the Gentle Giant World Tour. There are two other Gentle Giant World Tour exclusives you can order for pick up at the Baltimore Comic Con. The Yoda/R2-D2 Maquette and Han & Luke in Stormtrooper Disguise bust-ups are available as well. Make your pre-orders here before they disappear. |
 Our Dewback Patrol is updated with an installment from North of the border. S.C.A.L.P. Trooper Tyler has come out of retirement briefly for the mission to Toronto. This event was stacked with Star Wars talent with the likes of Temuera Morrison, Jake Lloyd, Daniel Logan and many others. We’re so happy Tyler could get his dewback snowshoes and gather a couple days worth of reconnaissance and spread a little bit of our International Unity! For more check out the story and photos from the show this past weekend. |
 On October 23rd, NASA will be carrying Luke Skywalker's original lightsaber prop from Star Wars: A New Hope, and their mission will be to jettison it into space to help celebrate Star Wars' 30th anniversary. The lightsaber will be taken up by NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery, and before it reaches the stars it has quite a secure journey ahead of itself. Read the full story here. |
 The 25th Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala will mark the jubilant culmination of the ten-day Grace, Princess of Monaco: The Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly exhibition (October 15 - 26) at Sotheby's, New York. Honoree George Lucas is being recognized for his outstanding contribution to the art of filmmaking on Thursday October 25th. In 2006, George Lucas' Lucasfilm Foundation donated $175 million to Lucas' alma-mater USC School of Cinematic Arts for the construction and renovations of educational buildings and to provide an endowment for the school. Two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee James Earl Jones will introduce George Lucas at the 25th Anniversary Princess Grace Awards Gala. To read more about the Grace Awards click here. |
 After Samuel L. Jackson chased down George Lucas repeatedly asking for a role in the Prequel Trilogies, he's now doing the same thing again while wanting to appear in the new Indiana Jones film. It seems he is desperate for a cameo role in the movie - so he can stay ahead of Harrison Ford as the world’s box office king. Read more about this here. |
 Michael Bay, Director of the current hit movie Transformers says he was inspired by George Lucas into starting his career off in directing when he worked for the creator of Star Wars as a young intern many years ago on the Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark. Read more about this here. |
| New Exclusives: Obi-Wan & Yoda - McQuarrie R2-KT Disney Cantina Band - Set of 5 Concept Luke Skywalker Concept R2-D2 & C-3PO New Titanium: A-Wing - Green (new paint color) B-Wing - Orange (new paint color) Tantive IV - Blue (new paint color) AT-AP | Mini-busts & other Misc.: Princess Leia Darth Malak Luke & Han Stormtrooper Bust-Up TV Guide - A Star Wars tribute Tusken Raider- Hallmark Ornament New Trading Cards: 30th Anniversary Trading Cards Tryptich Puzzle - Singles New T.A.C. Vehicle: 181st TIE Interceptor with Pilot |
 “Hey Troops. Here's a store report for the month of August. As for new stuff, Target (Waukegan, IL and Gurnee, IL) has the new comic book 2-packs in stock while TRU (Gurnee, IL) has one new exclusive Y-wing in stock. As far as basic figures, the stores are stocked with Saga Legends which are being avoided like the plague. No sign of wave 4. That's all for now. Later and United We Find!.” |
 Some news for you. I don't know if you're aware that I was at a convention in Poland recently - the first Polish convention ever to have Star Wars actor guests. It was a stunning success, and ended with a visit to the first street in the world to be named after a Star Wars character - Obi-Wan Kenobi Street! Photos from the visit have appeared all around the world, but not many U.S. sites have posted pix yet, so I thought you might be interested. In fact, your affiliate The Private Universe did a report (with photos) this week. There are also 2 pages of photos on my website - posted by another of your affiliates, my webmaster Matt Glasgow in New Zealand! To see them, click onto the last 2 thumbnails in the gallery. Thanks again and great to see all you Troopers a couple months back at CIV! United We Find! |
 I'd like to take time out to wish one of our key supporters best wishes as Jim Nieciecki underwent back surgery this afternoon to bring some relief to this painful ordeal that has had him on the IR for several months. The team and community of Sandtroopers.com will have you and Beth in our thoughts and prayers and hope to see you back in action soon. I thank you once again for all your contributions and endless support that you've given us for nearly our entire existence. If you'd like to pass along a kind word, drop a reply in this thread in our forums. Godspeed to a fast recovery and we look forward to seeing Federation Toys up and running again. United We Find! |
 The next stop for our Dewback Patrol is Gen Con in Indianapolis, Indiana. Staff member Boba Binks and Sandtrooper ally Jedichirp decended upon the plains of the circle city for a two-pronged S.C.A.L.P. attack. This year would be a little bit different than last, as there would be no exclusive Gentle Giant mini-bust. Would this be a mission worth exploring? Find out why this is the best four days in gaming as there are several photo galleries that have been added. For more check out the latest adventure from our ground forces! |
| New Attakus & Sideshow: General Grievous Statue Sandtrooper (standard) Darth Vader statue 1/4 scale Vader 1/4 scale Exclusive Grievous New Kotbukiya: McQuarrie Vader & Luke Obi Wan Kenobi Episode III Boba Fett Commander Bly Sandtrooper | In Stock Gentle Giant: Rancor Statue Princess Leia Slave statue Darth Maul staue Royal Guard statue New Hasbro: Republic Commando Packs Galactic Heroes Cinema Scenes Battle Packs Comic Book 2-packs T.A.C. waves 3 & 4 |
 Dark Horse comics has some very cool titles coming our way this November. In order to catch readers up on the Knights Of The Old Republic Dark Horse is putting out a handbook that will give all the great details of this story arc. If you're all caught up then later in November make sure you get Knights Of The Old Republic Issue #23. Trying to keep up with Cade Skywalker? Well, with Legacy Issue #18 you'll be able to see just what kinds of trouble he's gotten himself into now. Make sure you check out Star Wars.Com to get the rest of the info and what else Dark Horse has in store for the Star Wars Universe. |
| We have received our latest round of questions direct from Hasbro's high command. Do they bother to track the secondary market? How about some consistency in case assortments? More important, what about that Gunship Pilot to match the Clone Wars series that is on the way? Take cover and head for the forums and take a look at what they had to say. Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Login and leave your question in the forums. United We Find! |
 The Ralph McQuarrie guide has been udpated tonight by Boba Binks, with new images of the San Diego Comic Con 2007 exclusive Obi-Wan and Yoda two-pack. It's hard to imagine either of the two conceptual characters in the films, as the final versions are perfect just the way they are. Yoda really wasn't all the different between the two, but the Obi-Wan characters are totally different from one another. I'm glad George Lucas chose to go with Sir Alec Guinness' image for the role of Obi-Wan, and I'm sure all the troopers here couldn't agree with me more. |
 The Collection Gallery has yet another addition, thanks to the submission from 704Scorch. Although he may not have the biggest collection in the galaxy, he does have some unique items. I particulary like the Priority Mail box that is covered in Star Wars stamps. I'm not sure who shipped him that box, but I thought it was extremely cool that someone did that! From ROTS figures to comic books to Hallmark ornaments to Galactic Heroes figures, he has a little bit of everything. Check out his collection here and leave your feedback about his collection over in the forums. |
 The Troopers were paid a special visit from Jimmy Mac of the Force.net this past weekend as he interviewed the many Star Wars guests that were at Wizard World Chicago. Tune in to this week's Forcecast for interviews with Doug Wangler, Dean Mitchell, Mary Oyaya, and our special bunker guest of honor Anthony Forrest! There are also a couple updates from Star Wars artists Dave Dorman and Tom Hodges. For more check out the latest episode that has just hit the airwaves! |
 For some reason we only see larger vehicles rarely, it was a breath of fresh air to see Toys R Us revive an Imperial favorite with the Endor AT-AT. While this beast packed an exclusive Biker Scout with a flip-up visor do you Troopers think it warranted such a heavy price tag? For more check out the photos and summary supplied by Boba Binks! |
| You asked to have your voice heard and this is your final chance troopers. We've had some great feedback so far but we'd like to hear from all of you new recruits too! Time is running out, there are only 2 days left to get your top 10 figure requests sent in. So head into the forums and give us your list, make yourself heard and then we will tabulate the Sandtroopers.com Top 10 list and forward it to Hasbro. Big thanks to all you Troopers who have already responded and as always United We Find! |
 Boba Fett was the number one bounty hunter in the entire galaxy. He had the coolest looking armor, the most vicious weaponry, and one of the most intimidating voices of all the Star Wars characters. He also had the coolest ship, the Slave I. Loaded to the brim with all sorts of weapons and gadgets, this ship was re-tooled into a Target Exclusive during the Original Trilogy Collection days. The packaging looked great as you had a clear view of the beautifully painted ship, and getting another Boba Fett figure was also a nice touch (even though he doesn't come with the rocket pack). If you missed out on it, off to the Bay you go. Check out Boba Fett's sweet ride here, and make sure you share your comments about it the forums. |
 For those of you who simply can't give up Star Wars Galaxies, you can take solace that Chapter 7 will soon be available for your adventuring needs. Troopers can take on the newly re-designed Axkva Min and her finest protectors, a legion of Tuskan Raiders or other epic challenges. For more info check out Gaming Today to learn how chapter 7 expands on the collection system make sure to check out the  |
 Wizard World Chicago is over now. The Dewback report is in from Darth Spice. And look who stop by the sandtroopers.com bunker to say hello. Our friend and ST.COM's former owner Pat Carlucci. Take a look and see the updated bunker and all the fun activities going on at Wizard World, here in the report. The Sandblast ground attack allowed many new members to walk home happy. They even managed to help out the Sturge-Weber Foundation. Stay tuned to sandtroopers.com, because the aerial attack for the sandblast will commence very soon. United we Find. |
 The Collection Gallery has just been updated with jurgen's collection. From a quick inspection, it's easy to see that his collection primarily consists of high-ticket items, but there's nothing wrong with that. Only a handful of clone troopers made by Hasbro graces his shelves, with the rest from Gentle Giant, Sideshow Collectibles and Kotobukiya. It's a great collection to look at, so be sure you check it out for yourself. |
 Imagine making your very own Star Wars short film and then have the opportunity to have George Lucas personally watch and judge it. That's exactly what is going to be happening for one lucky gent from the UK. Phillip Harrison wrote and filmed a short film about a mischieveous mouse droid and it's encounter with Lord Vader. Mr Harrison will be enetring his film into the annual Star Wars Fan Film Challenge and he feels good about his story. To catch the rest of the story hop on over to Lancashire Evening Post and read all the details. and get all the scoop. |
 Coming straight from Hollywood, CA to York, UK, an auction of epic proportions. MovieMania, a movie memrobilia specialist company, is hosting a live auction full of props from major motion pictures. Items will include genuine props and production pieces from Star Wars, Bond, Indiana Jones, Lord Of The Rings and many more. Each prop will be available to own through this exclusive auction. Also on display will be a range of related movie memorabilia, including behind the scenes books, limited edition movie replicas, posters and even the most realistic light-sabres ever. This will be a unique event, with ten per cent of the money raised going to a charity called Medi-Cinema which installs cinemas in hospitals. For more details on this opportunity to buy some unique items visit to York Press.Com and get all the scoop. The exhibition is on from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, August 18, and Sunday, August 19 at the City Screen Cinema, York and it's FREE entrance to this event. |
 “Hey Troops, Donna from So Cal reporting in. First, I want to wish Sandtroopers a very happy birthday. Wow, has it been 7 years already. I have been reading, trading and posting on this great site for about 6 1/2 of those years. Keep up the great work. Now on with the store finds. Legends Wave 2 has been found at both Target and Wal-Mart. I even scored the red battle droid 2-pack. Comic 2-packs Wave 3 is at Target. No sign of basic figures Wave 4 yet. Lastly, if you have Tuesday Morning stores in your area, they have Ultra Titanium Ships for $9.99 and Titanium Figures for $6.99. They even had the last wave of ships with the Falcon and Galactica. And figures included patina ones and the wave with C-3PO and Grievous. Happy Hunting to all!” |
 The Collection Gallery has had two recent updates tonight which include the galleries of Scalperhunter1 and nheimbigner. The most exciting of the two updates has to be the Emperor's Royal Guard costume that Scalpherhunter1 has added to his collection. Not only does it look good, but it displays well as he has it dressed on a manequin, so that it is always protecting his valuable Star Wars collection. If you'd like to add photos of your collection simply send us an email. |
 If you've read the mission reports on our Dewback Patrol menu, then you've noticed Darth Spice and I have participated in several events for the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion as sandtroopers. Have you ever wanted to know the meaning behind the MWG's logo, what charities and events they've participated in, and what honorary members have been inducted into the garrison? Head over to StarWars.com for the feature titled Know A Legion, where they'll give you the 411 about the Midwest Garrison and their control over Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Emperor would be proud, as the Midwest Garrison has taken over the Midwest! |
 Our Sandwatch Guides have been updated once again with another great item from Sideshow Collectibles. Tonight for your reading pleasure is the Princess Leia as Boushh from Return Of The Jedi. This Princess/Bounty Hunter is full of all kinds of cool little details you really need to look at to appreciate. After reading how great this figure is be prepared to do what you must to get her! Now, please enjoy the review and great work done by Boba Binks and myself in our Sandwatch Guides . |
 Yesterday marked the 10th annual Great Cardboard Boat Race held in Lunenburg Massachusetts on Whalom Lake. This family event gets the creative minds flowing on how to build a boat, race it, and try not to take on water. The Lutter family of Lunenburg got the biggest reaction of all with their boat replica of an Imperial Star Destroyer. The boat took 60 hours to complete and 25 sheets of cardboard and also had a built in stereo system that played the Star Wars theme music while on the water. Check out the story to see if the Imperial Star Destroyer made it the finish line. |
 We have breaking news regarding Wizard World Chicago! In addition to the guests provided by Federation Toys that consists of Dean Mitchell (Cellheim Annujo), Doug Wangler (model for Quinlan Vos) and Mary Oyaya (Luminara Unduli), it appears we are going to have a special guest of honor at the Sandtrooper bunker (booth #1834) next weekend. Sandtrooper legend Anthony Forrest will be on hand to sign autographs and enjoy the Sandblast celebration with the rest of us! It is truly an honor to have Mr. Forrest join us next weekend and we think it’s just fantastic he’s helping us bring back Star Wars to Wizard World Chicago! United We Find Troopers, hope to see you there! |
| We are excited to invite you Troopers to participate in Hasbro’s Star Wars 2008 Saga Legends Fans’ Choice Vote! We want your votes! Hasbro is looking for a final 5-6 figures that will round out the Saga Legends line, and which will be on shelf approximately March 2008. All Star Wars fansites that have been regular contributors to the semi-weekly Star Wars Q&A are welcome to send us their top 10 list of figures they would like to see us re-release. Fansites can determine these 10 any way they prefer, either by polling their readers or some other method. The figures need to be in rank order of importance from 1-10. We're taking input on this in the forum right now so log in and give us your take! |
| We have received our latest round of questions direct from Hasbro's high command. Will we see another Slave I or Sandcrawler any time soon? What does Hasbro think of e-tailers and pre-orders? What is Hasbro doing to make the hobby more fan friendly? Take cover and head for the forums and take a look at what they had to say. Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Login and leave your question in the forums. United We Find! |
 Gentle Giant Premier Guild Members are starting to receive this information from Gentle Giant about their first exclusive. It is aviable now and can only be visible on the website by PG members. Welcome Gentle Giant Premier Guild members to the first exclusive product offering to you. In the same vein as the variant Star Wars Black/White Maquettes, we have a very special twist on one of the characters, the Stormtrooper. The Animated Blackhole Stormtrooper Maquette is being offered only through GentleGiantLtd.com to members of the Premier Guild. With only 1000 pieces produced, don't let this mysterious agent of Palpatine get away from being part of your collection.Please Read Before Placing Order* This is NOT a raffle. Quantities available on a first come, first order basis. * You must be logged into your Premier Guild Account to access the product page. * To make these widely available as possible to all Premier Guild Members, there is a limit of one item per person and only one order per person. We will be canceling any duplicate orders. Animated Blackhole Stormtrooper Maquette - 1000 pieces, $80 |
