 “Check out these pictures of a Custom Aurra sing I saw on ebayc-ryan@mchsi.com |
 The hottest DVD set to ever come out, Star Wars: Original Trilogy, is supposedly not a perfectly made DVD set. I just finished reading an article over at DVDAnswers.com that John Williams' fans have found out there is a major audio glitch in the first of four DVDs, "Star Wars: A New Hope." The sound effects throughout this movie are just fine, but the soundtrack is where the problem is at. I'm going to have to try this out when I get home from work tonight, but supposedly the music is backwards between the right and left channels. You might want to read more about this here, and you'll definitely want to talk about this in our forums. |
 “Troopers, after another quick whirlwind run through my local stores, things are beginning to look up. However, up means just catching up with the rest of civilization with respect to the OTC figs. Target has continued to play catch up by just now receiving the second wave of OTC figs (CC pilot, Bespin Leia, etc.). While they seem to all be there, it took them long enough to arrive. They also had the new Unleashed Secura, Bossk, and Tusken Raider. Still no Slave-1.... maybe in time for Christmas at this rate. Wal-Mart added some news figs with the DVD figure 3-packs. They only had the ANH and ESB sets. No ROTJ, which is what I was looking for. TRU has still got the same old stuff + the POTJ leftovers. Not bad if you are looking for a few Teebos for a diorama. They do have a nice Transformers and G.I. Joe sale going on (buy 2 get 1 free) so check that out if you are into those as well. Besides that, still looking for a trooper to work a trade with so I can get my hands on the OTC vehicles (Slave-1, Falcon, and Y-wing). Also looking for the newer VOTC (mainly Fett and Stormtrooper). That's it for now! Sandtrooper Jetfire (aka WedgeWannaBe) out!”jetfire_99@yahoo.com |
 “The Neimoidians seize control of the Theed Palace, including the Naboo royalty without any incident. Queen Amidala remains defiant and refuses to sign the treaty that gives the Neimoidians full control of Naboo. Security battle droids are called upon to escort the prisoners to their holding cells outside the main palace.” |
 “Hi Troopers: Lisette from NYC reporting. The Kmart on 8th St. in Manhattan had a couple of the Cantina Scenes. If anyone in NYC needs these guys, there were at least 4 of them. That's all for now.”jhernandez13@bww.com |
 “I have some news from Central Texas.... the Wal-Mart in Killeen this morning had some new OTC figs: Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Hoth Vader, General Madine, General Lando, Skiff Lando & At-St Han Solo, plus a host of others. They also had the new repackaged Unleashed Emperor. Target received a case of OTC figs w/ the Snowtrooper & Chewie and some others, plus the ULTRA cool new Slave 1 w/ Boba! Kmart has the Cloud Car Pilot wave, but no VOTC and TRU still has not received even 1 case of OTC figs yet! That's all from Central Texas. Starfox signing out?”starfox@hot.rr.com |
 “Hey Troops, Donna from So Cal. Not much to report from the West Coast. Thought all the stores were holding stuff back until the release of the DVD but I thought wrong. My local Wal-marts still have not put out any displays. Purchased the DVD set at Wal-mart after work on Tuesday but was only able to get the Stars Wars figure set. Was wondering if any trooper had an extra Empire or/and Jedi figure sets for sale or trade? Please e-mail me if you can help. Happy Hunting!”Theloneswlady@aol.com |
 “Been awhile since I put my two cents worth of information about figs, but unfortunately, I haven't even been able to find a figure worthy of spending that amount! So far in the depths of the Inland Empire of So Cal, I have not been as fortunate as So Cali Rod with the Slave 1, but I have seen the Cloud Car Pilot waves, Unleashed Bossk wave (only one in good enough condition to buy was the Tusken Raider,) and the Endor ambush packs, which I don't even collect. I was fortunate on Tuesday, however, to pick up both my Trilogy DVD and my Star Wars Battlefront game for $36.99 each at Fry's near Mission Valley in San Diego. I had to have a family member who lives down there pick them up for me. I figured I saved about $15-$20 between the 2 of them. The Wal-Mart?s that had their figure displays only showcased VOTC figs, and the others added new cases of the last few waves of the Saga figs. Hoping others can come to my aid. I am in need of every figure after #22 except for the Snowtrooper #25. Not much has been released out here. I am also looking for MOMC Aayla & Bossk Unleashed figs, as well as the new Slave 1 MIMB. I have extras of the Cloud Car Pilot, Bespin Leia, Lobot, & Scout trooper to trade or sell. Email me if I can help or if you can help me. Hope everyone is finding what they need out there.”chicanodom@msn.com |
| “Well troops, it's good to hear that the new stuff is showing up all over the country, but it still hasn't really shown up here. While I've been concentrating on keeping my eyes open for the new Slave-1 and Y-wing, I've also been checking out the figs on the pegs. Target seems to continue to play catch up to the rest of the stores. Meijers were all down to nothing, but had a sudden surge of figs last week. Overall, I'm contributing that to the DVD set going on sale. Now they've got the Tusken Raider, dual Jawas, TIE fighter pilot, and others next to the Millennium Falcons and Master Replicas FX lightsabers (those are way cool!) If you haven't heard by now, go check out the sale prices at Meijers, as this is the last day. While Wal-Mart has gotten the figure cases in, they haven't had much else. Only once did I see an IG-88 and TIE fighter pilot on the pegs. They also have more than enough of the Galactic Heroes sets in! TRU has been doing OK with keeping figures on the pegs and I was excited to finally see the Galactic Heroes Jango Fett. Still no Y-wing though. Was also wondering how everyone felt about the stores hording the figures until the DVD release. I don't know about the rest of the troops, but only TRU seemed to have anything much on the pegs for the two weeks before the release. If you've got an opinion to share, visit to the forums and voice it. And if anyone has a Luke Skywalker (blue) Master Replicas FX lightsaber or Millennium Falcon to trade hit me up! Trooper Jetfire OUT!” jetfire_99@yahoo.com |
| “Hi Troopers: Lisette from NYC reporting. I found the VOTC Fett, R2-D2, Lando, Chewbacca and Stormtrooper at the new Target in Brooklyn. The TRU in Times Square had the Anakin/Padme, Fett/Obi-Wan Galactic Heroes. Priced at 2 for $7, it wasn't a bad deal. That's all for now.” jhernandez13@bww.com |
 “I'm back with another store report so here it goes:Wal-Mart (Gurnee, IL): “had Dagobah wave figs. Still no display or C-3PO/Vader carry cases. Target (Gurnee, IL): “had Bespin wave figs. They also had a VOTC Lando & a VOTC Vader. I picked up the Lando but left Vader because the card wasn't mint. Every time I see the VOTC ANH Luke or the VOTC ESB figs, the cards inside aren't mint. Anyone else notice this? Kmart (Zion, IL): “had the OTC Bespin wave figs & Galactic Heroes 2-packs. Target (Waukegan, IL): “had the OTC Dagobah wave figs & Unleashed Bossk wave.” wrightcombo@juno.com |
 | Action-HQ bringing the Best to you FIRST with NEW Playskool Galactic Heroes Wave 2.5! More Galactic Heroes than you can wave a lightsaber at! All NEW 2-pack figures in stock: Anakin Skywalker & Padme, Jango Fett & Obi-Wan Kenobi, Boba Fett & Dengar, IG-88 & Zuckuss, and 4-LOM & Bossk! Transformers NEW Energon Basic & Deluxe Assts! Available are SlugSlinger, Command Ravage, DoomLock, DustStorm, SkyShadow, Sledge & TreadShot. Restock are Deluxe TowLine, Sharkticon, DownShift & HotShot Silver Version. Also McFarlane, Zoids, Microman, Aliens and MORE! |
 “Hey, Troops! The Kenner photo arrived today from Cloud City. Cool shot of an X-Wing chasing a TIE fighter (which is about 1/2 in the photo) in the shadow of the first Death Star. Thanks so much for the great prize! As always, Sandtroopers comes through. This'll be a super addition to the Star Wars room once I start assembling it. Also, was happy to learn that the Wal-Mart DVD figure sets are available on their website. Sure, there's a roughly $8 shipping charge for the set of 3, but I figure I probably spent twice that on gas last night looking for them! Now if I could just track down those carrying cases.”songwrtr@hotmail.com |
 “Would like to thank fellow Ohio Trooper BIGJP for hooking me up with not only a handstand Luke but the first Kmart cantina scene as well. I was able to help him, by trading VOTC Vader, Luke and Yoda. Together we can find all toys we want. Check out my wants and haves in the Forum - maybe we can help each other. Found all 3 Commemorative trilogy DVD collection figures at the Morse Rd Wal-Mart. None at the Lewis center store. No Falcon with figures at Sams club yet. Finding most of the OTC figures 1-28 on a regular basis at Mejier and Wal-Mart. Still not finding 29-38 or the VOTC Fett, C-3P0, R2-D2, Lando, Chewbacca and Stormtrooper.”Onebigk@aol.com |
 “Well Troops- Tonight at midnight many stores will have the Trilogy available. FINALLY! Hastings Books and Music in many states is having a midnight sale with a free numbered Lithograph with purchase of the Trilogy. The best price will no doubt be Wal-Mart. A Wal-Mart manager told me today they would beat any advertised price by 5%. The lowest price I have seen thus far is Comp USA at $39.99. Take that ad to Wal-Mart, and at least get it matched, as Wal-Mart often does not have the same prices and specials from store to store. So hit Wal-Mart with an ad, and maybe you will get another 5% off.”sithryan@msn.com |
 On Friday subscribers to the StarWarsShop.com newsletter received word that they'll be selling the upcoming Padme Amidala Maquette (seen in the Cartoon Networks's animated series "Clone Wars") in November 2004. Gentle Giant has announced they will only be making 1,000 pieces, but if the need arrives they reserve the right to make more of these. This piece stands at seven inches tall, is made of porcelain/resin, and will sell for $79.99. Be sure to place your pre-order for this today at StarWarsShop.com. |
 Wrapping up the last of our exclusive interviews from the Chicagoland Entertainment Expo, last but not least we have Jeremy Bulloch a.k.a. Boba Fett. See what the Galaxy?s most fearsome Bounty Hunter had to say about the past, present and uncertain future of the Star Wars Saga. Thanks again to Jeremy, as well as all the actors who granted us time to speak with them between signing autographs last weekend, it was a very enlightening experience for us. |
| “Troops! I need help. I am in need of 2 OTC Jawas. One for me, and one for my nephew. C-9 or better please! Can someone hook a trooper up for cost plus shipping? I'd be grateful. Thanks!” sithryan@msn.com |
| K & C Collectibles has received more of the Mos Eisley Cantina 3-packs. Snowtrooper, Jawas, Luke ? up side down version and Greedo OTC are also back in-stock. Check out the pre-order section for original movie posters. 3-Pack of Figures (Back In Stock): Mos Eisley Cantina ? Kitik Keed?kak, Wuher and Dr Evazan Vintage OTC Figures ( Back In Stock): Luke Skywalker Yoda Darth Vader OTC Figures ( Back In Stock): Snowtrooper #25 Jawas #24 Luke Skywalker #01 ? Up side down version Boba Fett #14 Lobot #20 Princess Leia ? Bespin #18 Cloud Car Pilot #19 Scout Trooper #11 Obi-Wan Kenobi #15 Wicket #17 Stormtrooper #16 Greedo #22 | 5-Pack of Figures: Endor Ambush ? 5 figures ? Wicket, Logray, Rebel Trooper, Han Solo and Bike Scout on Speederbike Unleashed Figures: Clone Trooper - Red Commander Aayla Secura Bossk Tusken Raider New Gentle Giant Bust: Yoda ? Clone Wars Pre-Order by September 25th: Star Wars Revenge Snipe Original Poster Return of the Jedi 1985 re-release movie Poster Return of the Jedi Double-Sided Move Poster Star Wars Special Edition Style B Double Sided Movie Poster Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition Movie Poster Clone Wars - Heroes and Villains Limited Edition Lithograph Han Solo Pre-Painted Kotobukiya model kit Clearance prices on all Power of the Force, Power of the Jedi, Episode 1 and Episode 2 merchandise. |
 The 2004 Images section has been updated with Vintage Style Lando Calrissian and C-3P0. Both figures are a compliment anybody's collection. These figures are really and example of what Hasbro should do next. Why not simply remake all of the Vintage figures in this style? I think it would be a great thing. It would also help the problem of having to buy stuff you already own! While I wasn't too impressed with the Professor, the old smoothie was done quite nicely this time around! |
 “Excellent article - thanks very much. It was very nice to meet you and find out who is behind Sandtroopers.com. I think it's just great to see the extra effort the fans put into the hobby. I attached a picture for your amusement, taken earlier this year with the UK Garrison. All the best. See you on the circuit, Gerald.”Thanks for dropping us a line and we're glad you made it back to the UK safe! We'd love to hear from you again, and unlike other sites, WE'LL even post it! I am just one of a total team effort and I'd be nothing without the help of all my Troopers! |
 “Greetings from an overcast, but will be sunny in the afternoon SoCal! Had to drop by the K-Mart in West Covina to pick up a CC Pilot for a fellow Trooper and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw about 12 OTC Cantina packs on the shelf. I thought these things were hard to find? Anyhoo, they still had a bunch of the wave 2 Galactic Heroes on the pegs with few other OTC figs including Wicket, Leia, Obi and CC Pilot. I still have an extra OTC Vader and Stormie if anyone is interested, if not, they will be returned. That's all for now and remember to play nice with each other. Peace out!”swdude@earthlink.net |
 Hey Troops, I must say it?s been quite a while since my last area report but I haven?t had much time to hit up stores of late. The Target stores in my area have all been flooded with OTC figures and no surprise to find plenty of #7 Han Solo cluttering up the pegs. VOTC Lando and C-3P0 are starting to trickle in here and there and the OTC ships have been warming up the shelves a little bit too. I did pick up the handstand variant of Luke Dagobah and ran into the new Unleashed figures as well. The Tusken almost had me, but I was forced to wait a while on that. Work has kept me from seeing any of the Wal-Mart displays, and the scalping slime balls that live at the stores would be sure to damage what they could not have. I had a great time with fellow staffers and friends at the Expo this past weekend, I?d say I had a better time at this event vs. Wizard World Chicago. A better Star Wars group doing signings and at a smaller show these people were much more approachable to anyone. I?m looking forward to scoring the Figure cases for my sons 10th birthday coming up in a couple weeks. I remember jamming so many figures into the old Darth Vader case. You?d double and triple them up in the slots and there was never enough room. I dare the little guys to try to cram theirs into these latest incarnations of retro! I hope you Troopers are having better luck getting out than me, I can only pray for Winter at this point! Take names and have no mercy. United We Find! |
| “Hi Troopers: Lisette from NYC reporting. The TRU in Union Square had the new Unleashed figures: Tusken Raider, Bossk and Aayla. The new Target in Brooklyn still had the same VOTC figures I saw a couple of days ago: Han, Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke, Vader and Yoda. For those of you who collect the Justice League figures, this Target also had a couple of the Ultra-Humanite figures as well as Wonder Woman. That's all for now.” jhernandez13@bww.com |
| “No Gnews is good gnews is what Gary Gnew use to say, but that statement is wrong! Central Texas is dry, dry, dry! The only new info I have is that TRU in Killeen has a special area set up for Star Wars by the front door when you enter the store. They had this morning VOTC Vader, Yoda, Luke, Han, Ben & Leia in multiples. Also available were plenty of Millennium Falcons, X-Wings, TIE's, 12-inch Saga figs, Endor Ambush set and an old favorite, the talking Vader bank from '96(repackaged of course) but still a very cool item! Target has nothing but an few Unleashed Bossks & Tusken Raiders. Wal-Mart broke down there floor display and I did not get one of the side panels that was promised to me, I think it's in the light bulb now! (Don?t ask). KBToys has not received the Ephant Mon that everyone has been speaking about; we still have pegs full of over 50 Nute Gunrays choking out the pegs! And Kmart has not received anything in while and the pegs are bare except for a lone Gen Dodonna & a VOTC Solo. That's all from Central Texas, Starfox signing out...” starfox@hot.rr.com |
 Hasbro recently unveiled the newest holiday figures that will be shipping this December. The Holiday 2004 Edition figure set will include two Jawas (from the POTF days). The little windows on their heads are now green and red, instead of the yellow window that would normally be in its place. I already pre-ordered this through Entertainment Earth, so my holiday sets will become complete once again. Be sure to talk about this in our forums. |
 “Well Troops, I have caught up to some degree. I love all this OTC stuff! The new Falcon must come home with me some day soon! I just went to Wal-Mart at Heron Bay and found IG88, Bossk, Luke Bespin. There were plenty more. I am about to visit to the fan site and catch-up there. I will be posting more now that I am back. I said my Boys (Dallas Cowboys) would be 12-4 so I guess that loss to the Vikings is one of four. I will be in Dallas the weekend of the 10th of October Troops to see them play the Giants. Any Dallas area Star wars fans out there? Especially if you?re a 5'4 blonde woman who is surgically enhanced! (Must be a Star Wars/Dallas fan)”Dallas888@msn.com |
 Luke regains consciousness inside the Wampa cave, only to discover that he's a prisoner of the beast. Fortunately, his lightsaber lies nearby and Luke draws upon the power of the Force to pull the weapon from the snow. When the Wampa attacks, Luke is prepared and mortally wounds the beast before fleeing out into the twilight...If you'd like to check out more of ACPin's creations, you may do so by clicking HERE. |
 StarWarsShop.com now has the OTC Holographic Emperor on sale for $10.99, for anyone who wants to purchase this. You don't have to be a HyperSpace member to acquire this anymore, so if you're a completist be sure to visit to the StarWarsShop.com website and place your order today! |
| “Hey Troops, Donna from So Cal. Finds for this past week. TRU has the new Endor exclusive and the 12-inch VOTC figs including the grey Boba. I have not seen a blue one here yet. K-mart has received the 2nd wave of galactic heros but I was only able to find 4 sets of Yoda/Trooper. At Target, I was able to score the latest Unleashed figs with Bossk, the basic OTC Snowtrooper, which I have not found previously, and the vintage Lando. Wal-mart in my area do not have the displays set up yet and it looks like they are taking inventory first. Hopefully they will have these displays up for the Sept. 21 DVD release. Happy Hunting to all.” Theloneswlady@aol.com |
| “Greetings Troops from the Northern rim territories! It seems that one of two things is happening. The first, the most likely, is that stores are not getting in much new product ANYWHERE... the second, and the one we should be hopeful about, is that maybe, just maybe, the stores are holding the new stock to make sure they are fully stocked for the DVD release coming to a galaxy near you in a little more than a week. Can you believe it? Also speaking of DVDS, there is an in depth review of the DVDs at www.thedigitalbits.com. It outlines the changes, and updates to the trilogy, as well as info on how to access some Easter eggs, like outtakes. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. The review is on the main page of the site. Good luck on the hunt! Also I have a C-9 or better POTJ Tie Bomber available for cost plus shipping. Cost was 28 bucks. Let me know!” sithryan@msn.com |
 “Hey all, I went to Wal-Mart this morning and they had 14, count them 14 VOTC Lukes. I have not seen that many at one Wal-Mart. This Wal-Mart also removed their store display. Haven?t seen the new one.”c-ryan@mchsi.com |
| “ Hey Troops, spotted the Master Replicas Darth Vader Lightsaber with the fixed blade that glows red at the mejier at Lewis center tonight price was $119.99. Lewis center Wal-Mart now has a lot of the VOTC Luke, Ben, Han and Obi-Wan as well as the figure cases of C-3P0 and Vader. Good luck to you guys out there, hope this helps someone in the Ohio area.” Onebigk@aol.com |