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Posted by Vaughn |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Trooper Tim Reports: "Hey Troops, Went to my local TRU last weekend and found a lot of the 25th Anniversary figures sitting around. It might be that they are charging $18.99 for them, I don't know. They also had about six of the royal starships that were in pretty good condition going for $49.99 and bacta tank Luke warming the pegs. I didn't see any shelf tag for the AT-ST yet but I'm looking. That's it for now, MTFBWY!"
Posted by Tyler |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Hey Troopers, I hope everyone was fortunate enough to secure themselves a toy fair vader or two from the fan club on the weekend. I managed to pre-order 2 and the extra one IS spoken for already. I talked to customer service rep John today and was told they had 4,000 of these available and that they sold out in less than 27 hrs! He mentioned that it was highly unlikely anyone managed to order more than 2 (under the same email address) although you could have possibly ordered 4 as there was a limit of 2 per day and 4 per week. If anyone did get to order more than 2 PLMK (just curious). I was also told that they have no idea if they will get any more but to just keep checking back. I do hope more become available because I know alot of people missed out on it. BTW, a big thanks to Vaughn for posting that they were available (and the link). I might have missed out if not for him as I was out of town and just by chance happened to check out Sandtroopers and saw his post. Nice job on the Sith Channel too. Check it out for yourself!
On a side note, I managed to score all 3 Anniversary 2-packs in tri-logo packaging at TRU in the Toronto, Canada area. However they were a little steep at $24.99 CAN plus tax (approx $19 US). Oh well, atleast we got them unlike the FX-7 and Zutton waves. Still waiting HASBRO.
Posted by Vaughn |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Trooper John reports: "I have Zutton POTJ MOMC for $6.50 and $3.50 shipping. Write me at Ozziehihorse@aol.com. BTW Bowmanville it was a pleasure doing business with you up in Canada. I hope everyone can help you out as much as I could. Take it easy and enjoy that gold medal the Canadian hockey team won, you guys earned it!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Jedi Master Perez reports: "Greetings Fellow Sandtroopers. Only news is at Walmart on Rt 38 (Past Mt Holly) They various figures for $1. FOR SALE: I have 1 Queen Decoy and 2 Snaggletooths available at cost plus shipping. Also have a Tie Interceptor (MIB) for $30, shipping included. Also have SW Space Vehicles Hamilton Collection Plates for sale ($35 plus shipping & insurance if requested). They are the Star Destroyer, the Millenium Falcon and the Imperial Shuttle. United we find and Feel The Force!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Andreas from 4-inches.de writes: "4-INCHES is giving away 10 pieces of Harald Niedermeyer's Star Wars Action Toys Price Guide "Collector's Guide 2001" to international request. Each one who want to get one item has to go to our website http://www.4-inches.com and just has to fill out his home address and choose the language, in which the book has to be written (either German or English). Those who don't live in Germany have to pay for shipment by themselves, but the price guide itself is for free."
Troops, you can click on the English giveaway button in the image map if you dont understand German.
Posted by Vaughn |2/25/2002| 2100 ET Hey Troops, Bill (aka sebulba) wanted me to pass along that he's selling some duplicates from his huge collection. Check it out here.
Also, Jim from Federation toys wanted me to let you know that they will have all the AOTC figs by April and have all the new POTJ on the way, and that they have all new prices and a new look!!!!!
Posted by Tracy |2/24/2002| 2200 ET My good friend from the Great White North writes: Just wanted to say thanks to John Mills for getting me Leia and Amanaman at cost. It is people like John who allow me to keep on collecting. Canada can be a real pain in the butt when it comes to collecting Star Wars. Thanks again John. Take care, BowmanvilleBri :^)
Posted by Vaughn |2/24/2002| 1045 ET "Hey Troopers , Jimsjedi here from Auburn, Mass. Nothing new lately, just waiting on the sneak preview figures to start popping up. I want to know if anyone can help me. I'm looking for a Star Wars mouse for my PC. I saw these about 4 years ago at Disney. I didn't get one since back then I had no PC. I know they had Vader, C-3P0, Stormtrooper, and I think R2. Any info will be much appreciated. You can reach me at jimsjedi@aol.com. Also, my lists of wants and haves is still posted at the Trade page, It really hasn't changed that much. Check it out if you want."
Posted by Vaughn |2/24/2002| 0015 ET Hey Troops, Major updates over at the sith channel...sorry the clicker's been broken for a while. Keep your eyes open for even more changes.
Posted by Vaughn |2/24/2002| 0015 ET Trooper Brian reports: "Hey Guys, I was just doing some stuff around the house and had Episode 1 on for background noise. When I glanced at the screen what did I find? C-3P0's gold coverings in Watto's junk shop! This is so cool! If you want to find it, go to the part where Anakin and Padme are talking and Jar Jar activates the pit droid. (This is much easier on the DVD since it has higher resolution and better pausing.) When Jar jar is nosing around the pit droid, you will see a very familiar golden head on the left side of the screen. When he actually does activate the pit droid, it knocks down the droid 'skins'. The left leg on the 3P0 is missing from the knee down which would explain threepio's silver one in the classic trilogy! Cool eh? Check it out! MTFBWY!!!!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/24/2002| 0015 ET Trooper Nate reports: "Hey everyone, I'm new to this webpage, but so far it's helped a lot. Not much to report from the Portland, Or area. There are a ton of the Ketwols, X-Wing Lukes, Vader Emperors Wraths, and all 3 Deluxe figs but nothing to special. Although the Deluxes are only $9.99 at the great K-Mart. I do have a few of the gigantic Royal Starship playsets that I want to trade. I have one up for auction, but I would much rather trade it to help out my personal collection. If anyone wants to trade gimme an offer. I would really like to complete my red card collection, but I'll listen to anything."
Posted by Vaughn |2/23/2002| 1830 ET Hey Troops, I picked up the new LEGO Jedi Starfighter (SPOILER) today at my local walmart. I've posted some pictures of the set AND some (SPOILER) pictures of other EP2 LEGO sets in the Sith Channel.
Posted by Vaughn |2/23/2002| 1830 ET Trooper YGL reports: "Hey, folks. Young George Lucas reporting from the Kansas City metro area again. I hope everybody scored a couple of those Toy Fair Vaders from the Fan Club. As of right now, Saturday at 12:22 p.m., they still have 'em- so if you haven't bought one yet, better hurry! Those who paid $300 plus on eBay are no doubt seeking psychiatric help about now. A big YGL "thumbs up" to Hasbro and the new Fan Club for doing this FOR THE FANS! Also, for those in the Kansas City area- the Union Station is currently hosting the exhibit entitled "Behind the Screen". It features a look at the making of films and television. In addition to a look behind the scenes of movie making, the exhibit features two pieces from "STAR WARS" make-up master Stuart Freeborn's collection: a Yoda puppet and a Chewbacca costume head. The exhibit runs from now 'til May 12. I'm there!"
Posted by Tracy |2/23/2002| 1200 ET SWAMPTROOPER REPORT HELLO EVERYONE!! BOY HAVE THINGS REALLY COME TO A HALT DOWN IT THE SWAMPLANDS!! I HAVE YET TO SEE THE KOTH/ZUTTON FIGS ON THE PEGS. I KNOW THAT THEY HAVE MADE IT DOWN HERE BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM. TRU HAS FINALLY GOTTEN THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY VADER VS. OBI WAN BUT AT $17.00. NOTHING NEW ANYWHERE ELSE!! I DID HOWEVER, NOTICE THE WAL-MART LOCATED IN BAKER HAD SOME OLDER STUFF FOR SALE. ONE THING THAT STRUCK MY INTEREST WAS A MODEL FOR A STAR DESTROYER FROM 1982, STILL IN SHRINK WRAP WITH A FADED BOX. I CHECKED THE PRICE AND IT WAS $7.00 AS WAS ALL THE MODELS THEY HAD ON DISPLAY. THEY ALSO HAD SOME ACTION COLLECTION 12" FIGURES FOR $12. THAT IS IT!!!! I PRE-ORDERED MYSELF A TOY FAIR VADER TODAY, I BET WHEN THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BIDDING ON THESE OVER AT EBAY FIND OUT THEY CAN GET ONE FOR $14.99 (YOU KNOW THEY ARE NOT FAN CLUB MEMBERS) THEY WON'T PAY THE HIGH BID AND TAKE THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!! I THINK I MAY TELL A FEW, IT WILL MAKE MY DAY. I'D LIKE TO THANK VAUGHN FOR KEEPING UP WITH THIS FOR US, PROVIDING THE EASY LINK STRAIGHT TO THE FIGURE...YOU ROCK!! NOW, IF EVERYONE WILL JUST BE PATIENT, WE SHOULD ALL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THE ATOC FIGURES WHEN RELEASED WITHOUT PAYING THE SCALPERS ON EBAY. OH, ONE MORE THING. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN ONE OF THE STAR WARS SITES INVOLVED IN SCALPING THE TOY FAIR VADER (THAT INFO WAS POSTED ON OUR SITE )A WEEK OR SO AGO, I USED TO ALWAYS VISIT THAT SITE....NEVER AGAIN. THATS IT FROM THE COONTROOPERS IN THE SWAMPS!!
Posted by Vaughn |2/23/2002| 1200 ET Trooper Tim reports: "Hey Sandtroopers, I want to say thanks for the tip on the 2002 NYC Toy Fair Darth Vader, I managed to get my order quickly. I read this site religiously and now just have to smirk at the people who have put bids on this item on (w)E-(p)bay. I just checked the site and found two, one going for $162.50 and $250.00!!! I wonder if those people are kicking themselves....Keep up the great work! Sandtroopers rule!"
Well Tim, glad to see that you got one... You were the runner-up :)
Posted by Vaughn |2/23/2002| 1200 ET Trooper John reports: "I have POTJ figs I am selling for $6 each plus free shipping!!! Here they are: R2-Q5 Lando(Bespin) Sebulba Plo Koon Fode and Beed All mint and carded.LMK write me at Ozziehihorse@aol.com"
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 1900 ET Hey Troops,
The time is here... GO TO THE FAN CLUB NOW... click here to go directly to the item and "preorder" your Toy Fair Vader! The Vader is 11.99 for members, 14.99 for non-members. There is a limit (thank goodness) of 2 per day or 4 per week per person...
UPDATE: GONE!!!!
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 1900 ET Ian writes: "After a short break, the saga of Death Star 2 is back on track with two more stories. http://members.fortunecity.com/the_ian/impofficersclub.html"
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 1900 ET ACPin writes: "I've given in to the request of viewers to merge the two Endor dioramas. Instead of just putting the two side by side, I've rearranged the various elements and added lighting to simulate dusk. Click here to check it out."
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 0030 ET Hey Troops,
-In case you missed it, the official Hasbro site has posted a conceptual "first look" at the fan's choice figure #3, Ephant Mon, and boy is he UGLY. Head on over and check it out.
-Still no word on the date or how many Vaders will be on sale at the fan club, just that its going to be "soon." Their "line" is to keep checking back... Click here (often). Until then, enter our contest (unless you already have). If you have entered, tell your friends to enter. Contest ends on SATURDAY.
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 0030 ET Jedi Aries writes: "There is one week left to enter the drawing for the free POTJ deluxe Amanaman MOMC give away at Jedi Aries' Tattoine Aline Cantina! Hurry on over and enter today! While you're there go ahead and cast your vote in their new POLL regarding Episode II, AOTC. You can visit the Alien Cantina at this address here: http://jediaries.themonthlypost.com"
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 0030 ET Trooper YGL reports: "Hey, folks. Young George Lucas reporting from the Kansas City metro area. Still nothing new in the K.C. area- but I feel compelled to vent (again). Last week I was griping about the whole hubbub surrounding the Toy Fair Vaders on eBay. This week I have a new beef: the "pre-selling" of "Attack of the Clones" toys on eBay. People, people...please don't pay ridiculous inflated prices for merchandise that you don't even receive until April! By the time you actually receive the stuff you bought on eBay-you could have purchased it at a store near you- AT RETAIL PRICE! These toys will be EVERYWHERE come April 23! Don't buy that scalper B.S. about these toys being made in very limited numbers- it ain't true! Even if Hasbro made 1/2 the number of each figure they cranked out for "Episode I"- there would be STILL be plenty to go around!
I believe that people have the right to do these stupid pre-sells, but a lot of them are intentionally misleading in their listings (just like SOME of the people selling Toy Fair Vaders are doing). If you do bid on "AOTC" stuff, read the listing carefully to make sure the item listed is IN HAND!"
Right on, Dave!
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 0030 ET DSDroid from deathstarplans writes: "Well, our sneaky forum-goers are at it again. Nicklab was able to get a look at the TRU main computer. While the Death Star Plans weren't there, he did find plans for an Exclusive AOTC 12" Mace Windu. Check out our forums for the details."
Posted by Vaughn |2/22/2002| 0030 ET Trooper Dennis Reports: "Dennis in Nashville sending a report for us variation collectors. This may be old news but I have found a variation of the deluxe Leia/Sail Barge. So far I have only seen four out of about 100 I've probably seen (all around town) of this variation. And so far, it's only been at Target. First, the card number reads: 06080250200, no decimal points. The staff Leia is holding is tilted down on the back end much more than the standard version (therefore the top being pointed up higher). Even the bubble is designed for it. There is gold paint missing from one of the curved bars that come out of the lower right side of the round disk on the side of the cannon, the top one to be specific. I have only seen the one with the missing paint AND the staff variation and 3 that just have the staff variation.
Aside from the deluxe figures I have not seen any new waves in large quantities since Ketwol, I have managed to get all waves since then by shopping through 10 different stores-how sad is that? I have more luck now finding variation things, micro-sabers and older figures that were hard to find originally. I have seen Sandtroopers and Biker Scouts in a few places but of course have been snatched up already. We have some stinking dealer that buys what he wants to sell in his store and damages the cards of what he leaves. Anyway, happy hunting!"
Posted by Steve |2/20/2002| 2130 ET Hey Troops, theforce.net has posted an interview with Elaine Cunningham, the author of the New Jedi Order book, Dark Journey. It is a pretty good interview that gave a good look at how authors approach righting stories. There are some minor spoilers, so if you haven't read Dark Journey or Star by Star yet, you may want to avoid it. Click here if you want to check it out http://www.theforce.net/jedicouncil/interview/cunningham.shtml
Posted by Vaughn |2/20/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Eric reports: "Just when you thought (or should I say 'I thought') there wasn't anything left in the basement to put up for sale....I now bring to the table a loose B-wing and a loose A-wing up for grabs. Both are in perfect condition and are looking for a good home...or hangar. Whoever buys them, make sure to change the oil every 3,000 light years and rotate the landing gear. E-mail me if you're interested. Thanks troops."
Posted by Vaughn |2/20/2002| 2130 ET Trooper John reports: "I have 3 R2-Q5's for sale $6 each. Shipping is $3.LMK if interested at Ozziehihorse@aol.com. I also have POTJ Lando for $6."
Posted by Vaughn |2/20/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Lex-wan reports: "target informed me on 2-19-02 they priced the 25th anni 2 packs down to $10.97 good 'ol target -sarcasm is such an ugly word isn't it. This was the the target in Reading PA. See ya in the funny papers."
Posted by Vaughn |2/20/2002| 2130 ET Adam from Gadders.com writes: "Gadders.com are proud to announce the first ever Gadders.com Competition!
The prize is a wonderful signed photograph of Jeremy Bulloch and Boba Fett, signed by Jeremy Bulloch himself. The competition is free to enter, so check out Gadders.com for more information."
Posted by Tyler |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Hey Troopers, The giveaway section has been updated after being long over due. So head on over and see what you can win around the web. Also don't forget to enter Vaughn's drawing for a Toy Fair Vader right here at Sandtroopers! Contest ends Saturday.
Posted by Vaughn |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Trooper Dom reports: "Ok Troops, Dom from Hoth, Wisconsin with a new deal. How 'bout this? I give you a 25th anniversary Vader/Obi-Wan duel and you give me an FX-7. Sound good? OR how 'bout I send you my Qui-Gon EOPIE, you send me a 12" speeder-bike with Scout Trooper? I also have a K-3PO and an R2-Q5 to trade. Make me an offer, I'll listen. LMK soon, though, because I'm going to be selling the EOPIE on ebay if nobody wants it."
Posted by Vaughn |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Trooper
YGL reports: Young George Lucas reporting from the Kansas City metro area. Nothing new in stores here in some time, but the flood gates should open up soon! The reason for this report is, in regard to the (now infamous) Toy Fair Exclusive Darth Vader, there is A NEW HOPE. I spoke to a gentleman at the Official Fan Club this morning. He told me that they would be receiving this figure. He wasn't sure exactly when- or how many- but it will be there! Also, it seems -contrary to what OTHERS have said (no names, please)- this will be the SAME figure and SAME packaging from the Toy Fair! If the Fan Club gets a load of these in, those people who shelled out 200-300 bucks on eBay will be singing the blues! But to quote Willy Wonka: "Maybe they'll be a little wiser."."
STILL WAITING...
Posted by Vaughn |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Trooper John reports: "I am selling(or trading,my list is posted on the news for 2/18) POTJ Sebulba,Fode and Beed and Plo Koon for $6 each.Shippping is $3.LMK if you need to get one or all of these harder to find figs from POTJ.They are all mint and carded.Contact me at Ozziehihorse@aol.com"
Posted by Vaughn |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Trooper Lex-wan reports: "Lex-wan here with an question about the .0000 POTJ figs, there is only one so far that I have noticed that Hasbro did like this and I don't know if they ever corrected it .One of the first POTJ figs ever the Obi-wan young on the .0000 card, his picture on the back is of the EP1 soft goods Obi not the young Jedi Obi which should be on the back I'm sure everyone knows about it just wanted to toss it up in the air and see what comes down with it. The TRU in Allentown PA has got about 25 Obi-Vader 25th anniversary sets warming the shelves and they got in 2 cases of POTJ repacks 84455 000 13 which have some gungan warriors, bespin guards, ketwol, ect. But every Wal-mart in the area seemed to get in about 2 days ago 2 to 3 cases each of the R2-Q5 wave of course R2's are all gone (probably a scalper). Can anyone confirm the release date of the pre-movie figs(Jango,R3-T7, ect) the rumor is March 16th I think please let me know. Also I almost forgot the TRU in Reading PA got in one case of the Simpson's celeb figs the best one is Fat Tony, the look on his face is hysterical any troy McClure is 2nd best and Herb Powell comes in 3rd but there're all great figs. happy hunting ."
Posted by Vaughn |2/19/2002| 2330 ET Trooper Tim reports: "Hey Sandtroopers! Tim in California here wanting to say thank you to Eric Easton for hooking me up with the Eeth Koth and Zutton figures! This is just another shining example if how we all can help each other out. Thanks again!!"
Posted by Tyler |2/18/2002| 2130 ET Sandtrooper Keith reports: "I was wondering if anyone out there could give me a list or point me to where I could get one of the order of all the Star Wars books currently available. Also a friend of mine is going to Hong Kong and Tokyo next month and I'm wondering what I should be getting him to look for for me. Are there some particular exclusives or just plain fun Japanese toys out there? As usual nothing to report from Vancouver. No new toys since Ketwol wave."
Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Trooper Kingsandman reports: "Hey Troops, I was wondering if anyone out there has any spare long saber Lukes (any style) from the very first wave that they'd be willing to trade for a Disney exclusive Indiana Jones 3 3/4 figure. Please contact me if interested."
Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Trooper John reports: "I have the following needs to trade for: US card Sio Bibble 12 inch Episode 1 elec.C-3PO 12 inch Masterpiece C-3PO 12 inch Aurra Sing Masterpiece 12 inch Jedi Con C-3PO 13 inch plastic Chewy Complete Galaxy Endor w/ewok Marmits:(Boxed)Stormtrooper,Sandtrooper Sgt w/rifle Theed Hangar Battle Bags swamp creatures with Shaak,etc Palm Talker Episode 1-complete set(Maul,Jar Jar,Yoda,Battledroid etc) Star Wars Insider #51 w/ChrisLee Star Wars Chronicles Book I have many POTJ,Freeze frame,Flashback,Commtech,Green card,Red card Email me and I will supply a list.Hope I can myself and someone else acquire things we both need.Email me at Ozziehihorse@aol.com."
Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Trooper Jedichirp reports: "Report
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Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Trooper John reports: "Hey Troops, This is John from Massachusetts. I saw the LEGO Jedi Starfighter today at Walmart in Wareham, MA. They had about 50 of them. Also found about 18 TIE interceptors in the local TRU up in the overhead. No sign of any new POTJ though. If anyone can help me out I'm looking for the FX-7 and Zutton waves also the 25th anniversary sets and deluxe Leia and Amanaman. I have a lot to trade mostly 12" figures including the marmit stormtrooper. I also have MIB Luke and Rancor, purchase of the droids cinema scene, Hoth Leia, AT-AT Driver,Ree-Yees, DS Trooper, Fruit Loops Han, B'omarr Monk. Obi-wan Ghost, OC Leia, OC Ben, OC Stormtrooper, and more. I'm working on a tradelist. If you can help please e-mail me."
Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Kevin from K&C Collectibles writes: "To celebrate President's Day K & C Collectibles is offering the Episode 1 - Ask The Force spin Top (8 ball) FREE to every order placed over $20 while supplies last. Offer good through midnight CST February 19, 2002."
Posted by Vaughn |2/18/2002| 2030 ET Trooper Tim reports: "Hey Troopers, Went looking in my not so local TRU and Target and found the twenty-fifth anniversary sets collecting dust. If anyone needs any of these drop me a line. TRU is charging $16.99 while Target is charging $15.99. Keep up the good work Sandtroopers!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/17/2002| 2130 ET Chris from Jundlandwastes writes: "I'm giving away a LEGO Jedi Starfighter set in a contest. The contest will be a custom Star Wars LEGO creation contest. The best custom wins the prize."
Posted by Vaughn |2/17/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Keith reports: "Hello, This is Sandtrooper Keith here and I need some help finding some things. Could you please post this on the site for me? I've heard from several sources that the Zutton/FX-7 wave is being found at some Wal-Marts for the astonishing price of .75 cents each! If anyone can help me find them for this or any other lowered price please let me know. Also, I need the 12" Luke and Speederbike that was discounted at Target over the holidays. I waited a bit too long and my area Target is out of stock on them. I would like 2 of these if possible (I'll pay cost + shipping). Please respond to masterjedi@carolina.rr.com if you can help me out troops!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/16/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Chad reports: "Hi guys, While ebay may not be the place to get recent Star Wars stuff but for vintage collectibles, you can get some interesting deals. One auction I won was for a Tri-logo Anakin Skywalker MOC.Using the Buy it now feature,I scored it for an amazing $43.00. Some people wanted $79-$100 of it. Evidently,the person selling it bought the POTF Anakin for $2,000 and he didn't really know the value of the Anakin figure he put up for auction. So there you have it. Take care."
Posted by Vaughn |2/16/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Brian reports: "Hi everybody! I have a question for all of the troops out there about the Episode I DVD. A friend of mine showed me an article from Gamepro magazine that gave the PSII cheats that allow a user to find the bloopers outtakes on DISC I. Does anyone out there know if you can do this on a standard DVD player or a computer with a DVD-ROM?? I tried all kinds of stuff, but couldn't get anything to work out. If anybody knows how to do this please let me know!!!"
Brian, I think theforce.net posted some simplified instructions recently. If not, try google!
Posted by Vaughn |2/16/2002| 2130 ET Chris from Jundlandwastes writes: "I managed to come across the LEGO Jedi Starfighter set a little early at my local LEGO outlet today. I've got pics and scans of the fighter, the upcoming sets from the brochure and the front/back of the box. I've got some pics on the main page and then a bunch more in the forums."
Wow, Chris, great score!
Posted by Vaughn |2/16/2002| 2130 ET Dionoga writes: "Hey Troops, Just posted two things that may be of interest to your gaming fans, the first being a cover scan from a video preview given away free with a gaming magazine featuring artwork from Obi Wan on the Xbox, The second thing I have posted is the new issue of PC Gamer UK featuring artwork from Jedi Knight 2 which I have posted information along with." http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk
Posted by Vaughn |2/16/2002| 2130 ET Trooper Dallas reports: "Hello Troopers,I have up for trade Mint (2) R2-Q5.What I need are some Clearance Toys.Mostly the Wal-Mart Mark Downs.The stores in my area never match other Wal-Mart Stores prices.I'm looking for toys to open so the packages can be rough.Here is a short list...Luke Deluxe,POTJ- Security Battle Droid,Battle Droid w/ Boomer Damage,Tusken Raide,General Leia & Chewbacca the Mechanic.Also will trade even up for Mint .0300 Qui-Gon "Jedi Armor & Mint .0300 Sandtrooper. Thanks Dallas"
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET Hey Troops, My buddy Delvec from Thejawa.com has decided to be a copycat... he's giving away HIS exclusive vader. Click here for details. Go ahead... your chance of winning has just doubled!
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET JediChris.net is holding an ask the staff chat in their chat room (jc3) tonight (friday) at 8:00 PM EST.
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET We all know that I'm not a big fan of ebay, but steve sent me this auction. Troops, if you're gonna ebay, you should at least know the value of what you are buying/selling...
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1705944346
Posted by Steve |2/15/2002| 1230 ET Dark Journey and comic news Hey Troops, it has been a while since my last post. Our new baby has been a handful and I haven't had much time to think about, let alone post, Star Wars news. With all the new images popping up for EP 2 toys, this sure is an exciting time. There was some new news posted at starwars.com. The 1st trade paperback reprint of the original Marvel series is going to be released on June 5! They also have announced a few changes. There will be 8 issues now instead of the three they originally announced, that should save on the cost of the individual paperback. However, the biggest news about it is they announced it is going to be in color! I was so excited to hear this! They were originally going to be black and white. The post said they were going to be re-colored, so let's hope that turns out well. I can't wait. On another note. I finally started Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham. I am about 1/4 of the way through the book. I should have my review by late next week or early the following week, depending on how much reading my new baby lets me do. Until next time.
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET Michael Fright writes: "This is only a touched up photo by which the real thing will be modeled after. But still........... This truck will also be on display at the celebration II."
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET Trooper YGL writes: "Hey, folks. Young George Lucas reporting from Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City area). Not much new stuff here. Target's have many Deluxe Leia and Shmi Skywalker, and Wal-Mart's have figures from the time Truman was President. Yaaawn. However, there is great stuff headed our way soon: Teebo wave, TIE Bomber, AT-ST, Snowspeeder, "Episode II Preview Figures" and last but not least...The "Attack of the Clones" merchandise blow-out in April!
Also, kudos to this site for the chance to get a free Toy Fair Darth Vader! Yippee! Hopefully the STAR WARS Fan Club will have these available soon- in the same exact Toy Fair packaging."
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET Trooper Mike reports: "I wanted to say thanks to Jim at FederationToys . You are the Man! Troops, I've dealt with this guy for about a year now and I highly recommend doing business with him. He's always taken good care of me."
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 1230 ET DSDroid writes: "Deathstarplans.com is proud to present our second give away! AOTC Battledroid "Battle Arena" MOC. This time my 2 1/2 year old daughter has decided to give away the remaining AOTC carded figure that she did not open. Yes thats right, we saved one for our friends. You, the readers! Here is your chance to at least get one of these figures early like we did. I hope we can make someone happy."
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 0750 ET Trooper Gerald reports: "Hey everyone its been awhile since I've posted anything. Everything in South Mississippi is slowly trickling in. Nothing that everybody else haven't already found. I've been concentrating on my autograph collection lately. I invite the Troopers to stop by and take a look. http://gerald_schill.tripod.com/mystarwarsautographcollection Thanks for the support and help that I have gotten from the Troopers in the past."
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 0750 ET Trooper Dom Reports: "Hi Troops, Dom here from the frozen wasteland of Hoth, Wisconsin. Haven't posted in a while but I have a deal to offer. I recently acquired a mint in sealed box Qui-gon with EOPIE. This is the one that was only sold in Europe. It is very rare and I know some of you have been looking for it. I also have a 25th anniversary Vader VS. Obi-wan. I want to trade these for a 12" Biker scout on a speeder bike and a 12" Luke with a Yoda on his back. BUT I'm willing to listen to offers. My figs are mint in boxes. Yours may be loose as long as they are complete. Let me know at dsoll@execpc.com"
Posted by Vaughn |2/15/2002| 0750 ET Trooper John reports: "I want to thank everyone who responded to my post about getting the FX-7 wave, I got 3/4 of the wave excluding FX-7(anyone out there got a spare one?) It really is a comfort to know that we can all find what we want w/out resorting to ebay. We're like one big happy Sandtrooper family!"
Posted by Tyler |2/13/2002| 1930 ET Sandtrooper Jay Meyers reports: "Walmart in Lockport got a case of Vader vs. Obi-Wan wave (4x Vader, 1 each Han & Luke). These were put on the shelves Sunday 2-9-02 and I was lucky since I wasn't planning on going. Otherwise no new stuff here; WalMart pegs read $3 per figure but are empty since 1-4-02. Hello to all my fellow troopers and "Hi" to Trooper Lex-Wan! UNIFY"
Posted by Vaughn |2/13/2002| 1930 ET ACPin writes: "Through the hallways and into the hangar control room, a bunch of unlikely heroes are about to take over." Head on over to his site to check out his latest LEGO creation...
Posted by Vaughn |2/13/2002| 1930 ET -Dave from DNS toys writes that they have a newly revamped website and just got the Eeth Koth & FX-7 wave back in stock. Check them out at http://www.dnstoys.com
-The chat event at JediChris.net starts (tonight wed) at 10:00pm est and goes until 12:00am est.
-Jundlandwastes.com is giving away a R2-Q5 randomly to someone that registers and posts in their new forum.
Posted by Vaughn |2/13/2002| 1930 ET Trooper Eric reports: "Hey Troops, In a continuing effort to clean out things in my collection that I don't need before my wedding, I currently have a few items that are selling on E-bay for outrageous prices. They are.....(drum roll)...the Star Wars Trilogy S.E. on VCD. these are fullscreen, double disc sets, each in their own case. The packaging is very nice on these! The video and sound quality is about equal to the VHS but these will obviously stand up to 100 years + of playing and take up less room. I am asking $30 which will include shipping. That works out to be .....let's see..........I think $10 a disc. (I know you know that I'm kidding) Read the instruction book on your DVD player and make sure it plays VCD's before you buy them. The other is the Original version Trilogy DVD set. These are letterboxed versions and it includes the original trailers! And for those of you that only speak and understand Mandarin, you can here it in your own language! The pictures on the front and back covers are pretty cheesy, but funny. I am asking $40 for this set which will include shipping as well. I'm glad I can use an avenue like this instead of the dreaded E-Bay to offer things to people who really like collecting this stuff but don't want to get hornswaggled (I think I spelled that right) by people who just want to make a buck. You guys are all awesome. Thanks for all the responses. Take care troops!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/13/2002| 1930 ET Jedi Master Perez reports: "Greetings Fellow Sandtroopers. Many thanks to Dallas for getting me the 25th Anniversary Obi-Wan & Vader. It's because of people like Dallas that Sandtroopers is the best place to find your figures. Nothing new at KMART on Rt 38 across from the Moorestown Mall, TRU on Rt 38 Cherry Hill and Target Rt 38. FOR SALE: I have FX-7, Queen Decoy and 2 Snaggletooths available at cost plus shipping. Also have a Tie Interceptor (MIB) for $30, shipping included. United we find and Feel The Force!"
Posted by Vaughn |2/13/2002| 1930 ET Trooper Eric reports: "Hello Troops, Eric again in K.C. MO area. Thanks for all the help in my vintage hunt. I have some POTJ figs for sale. $6.50 each plus $3.50 S&H. I have two sets of the FX-7 wave. Two Amidala royal decoys.(black outfit) Three imperial officers and one rebel trooper. Three Zuttons (Sorry all the Eeth koths are gone) E-mail me at eaggson@bssd.net. Hope I can help several of you out."
Posted by Vaughn |2/12/2002| 1930 ET Hey Troops,
Well some bad things happened today... I was surfing around and was shocked to see that a representative of one of the "leading star wars sites" has decided to auction off "someone elses" exclusive toyfair Vader (here). Ive been hinting about a special giveaway from our site. Well, let the suspense end...
Sandtroopers WILL be GIVING AWAY (not selling) a Toy Fair Exclusive Vader. Keep your eyes on the site for the launch of the contest later this week.
Dammit this hobby should not be about personal gain, it should be about helping collectors and spreading the news!!!!
Posted by Vaughn |2/12/2002| 1930 ET Trooper John reports: "I am looking to trade(or buy retail) for POTJ Rebel Fleet Trooper,FX-7 and Imperial Officer. I have helped many people on this site and now I ask for a little help to keep my POTJ collection updated to the Teebo wave. I have looked up and down for 2 months and I think I may have let this wave get by me(1st one since clean biker wave) If you can help, contact me at Ozziehihorse@aol.com,I have duplicates of POTJ - POTF2.Thanks for helping."
Posted by Vaughn |2/12/2002| 1930 ET DSDroid from deathstarplans.com has posted some pictures of his daughter's new toys here... head on over and check them out. Nice... I wish I had an anonymous benefactor.
Posted by Vaughn |2/12/2002| 1930 ET Trooper Jay reports: "Sandtroopers, Thanks for the pictures of the toy fair. There are some cool things coming out, that of course means that there will be lots of money coming out of our pockets!! I FINALLY found the Zutton and Eeth Koth wave at TRU in Akron, now I just got to keep an eye out for the "last POTJ" wave. Good luck and thanks."
Thanks, Jay. The trip was a lot of fun. I got to meet some of my counterparts from the other sites...and I fully encourage everyone to visit their sites and check out everyone's coverage of the event to get the full story.
Posted by Vaughn |2/12/2002| 0000 ET
Check out sandtroopers coverage of Toy Fair 2002 here.
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Sandtroopers.com EXCLUSIVE :)
Contrary to other sites postings... THE NEW 2002 AOTC figures DO fit in Star Cases!
Click HERE for a larger view.
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Stormtim from JediChris.net writes: "We at JediChris.net are having our first chat event this Friday Febuary 15 you can give us staff, questions or talk about the Toy Fair 2002 or really anything you want so dont miss this special event. Starts 8:00pm to 12:00pm see you there."
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET MichaelFright writes: "Here is an E-mail I just received from Jeanette Keblish, Sales & Marketing Manager of the Celebration II... Hi Michael, we are looking for a spot to park the trailer and model outside the convention center. It is looking very promising. In fact it is a 95% done deal so with that in mind we were hoping you would be able to have it in Indy before Thursday 5/2 at 10 am. We are hoiping to stage a media event with your model and the 501st legion of Stormtroopers."
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Ian writes: "Two more parts have been added to the DS2 crossover event. http://members.fortunecity.com/the_ian/impofficersclub.html"
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Dionoga writes: "Hey Troops, I've uploaded cover scans from issue 6 of the UK Star wars fact files with some information concerning the latest issue, if you want to check them out they can be located at http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk"
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Trooper Tim reports: "Hey Troopers, I'm on the hunt for the Target exclusive 12" ScoutTrooper on the speederbike. If anyone knows where one can be found or if you have an extra lying around that you're willing to sell I would be interested. Thanks for any help."
Posted by Vaughn |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Mike Scherm writes: "Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that the custom that is on (pegarmer) was stolen, along with the rest of my collection valued at around $60,000. I had recently placed my collection in a (what I thought was secure) indoor storage facility. Apparently having only one way in and one way out, and having to use your access card twice to open the doors didn't matter to these crooks. U-haul has denied any wrongdoing since I didn't buy and use one of their locks to put on the door. Only problem with that is that the crooks cut the door around the locking mechanism leaving my lock laying on the ground. Here's the kicker...one of U-hauls district managers did a walk through on the facility and found my lock on the ground, proceeded to pick it up and open my now unlocked storage unit, and put the lock in it.....2 weeks before I came back to find everything gone. Do you think I even received so much as a phone call....nope. I encourage all collectors to not use U-haul. They will use every means they can to not pay you anything if something gets stolen from you while you are renting one of their units. If anyone sees my custom jango on Ebay or for sale anywhere else please email me at JediMike@cableaz.com "
Hope you are able to get your stuff back!
Posted by Tyler |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Sandtrooper Cyberjunk reports: "Mega-con will be in Orlando the week following the FXshow. David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Michonne Bourriague and Mike Quinn will be there. There will also be a bunch more actors/guests (Star Trek, Alien, Babalon 5, BuckRogers, Farscape, etc...) including comic writers and artists. If you haven't already, check out the website at http://www.megaconvention.com."
Posted by Tyler |2/11/2002| 2200 ET Chris from Jundlandwastes.com writes: "I'm giving away a MOMC R2-Q5 randomly to someone that registers and posts in my new forums this week."
Posted by Vaughn |2/8/2002| 2300 ET Our friends at Brians Toys sent over some pictures of the last wave of POTJ...BoShek, Teebo, and R2M9. Enjoy. They currently have them in stock so head on over if you are interested!
Posted by Vaughn |2/8/2002| 2300 ET Trooper DarkOne reports: "Eric from the K.C. MO. area. I am on the hunt for vintage figs to finish my loose collection. Here is what I need ( I would like them complete): Brown haired Luke Grey bearded Obi Wan Lando w/ teeth Bespin Leia w/turtle neck u gnaught w/purple vest r2-d2w/ sensorscope rebel commando Han Solo/Endor gear EV-9D9 r2-d2 launching saber Han solo in carbonite Imperial Dignitary barada lando General Luke in Endor gear A-wing pilot Blue snaggletooth the mics for the max rebo band I know these are all of the hard to find ones but with the good luck I have had in the past with Sandtroopers, I figured it was worth a shot. You can e-mail me at eaggson@bssd.net
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 1400 ET Hey Troops, I thought this was kinda funny. Seems like the Execs at the now defunct ENRON corp were star wars fans. Check out the story here.
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET AmShak writes: "The voting has begun on our Custom "Bothan" Figure Contest. We would like to invite everyone to stop by and cast their vote."
Head on over to thebothanspy.com and check it out... Lots of nice submissions...especially 1 and 9!
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Trooper Eric Reports: "With the up and coming release of the Topps AOTC tarding cards, I am wondering if anyone is interested in the first and second sets of the Ep.1 widevision cards. They are both complete sets and have their own nifty little plastic box to go with it. I also have almost an entire box of extra cards up for grabs. These are ALL in excelent condition. E-mail me if you are interested. Also, I have a Sam's Club Darth Maul/Anakin 2 pack set that is on my for sale list. It's a cool little addition to any collection. Thanks to everyone who responed to my last e-mail that was posted."
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Trooper Chris reports: "Time to do the happy dance my stupid harddrive is now replaced, 2 weeks of no sandtroopers is over..... Also never got a chance to thank Vaughn and John for the figures. The people and post on this site were one of the most missed things when Bugbert died."
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Jedi Aries writes: "Darth Agiline and the Aliens at Jedi Aries' Tattoine Alien Cantina are giving away a "POTJ Deluxe Amanaman MOMC" for the February free drawing! Please head on over and enter today! Also, The Aliens have just put up a new POLL! The POLL is in regards to Episode II! Please head on over an cast your VOTE! The site address is: http://jediaries.themonthlypost.com"
Posted by Tracy |2/7/2002| 0000 ET SWAMPTROOPER REPORT WHAT'S UP TROOPS? SORRY ABOUT THE LACK OF REPORTS BUT THERE IS STILL NOT A LOT TO REPORT DOWN THIS WAY, NOT SINCE FINDING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FIGS A MONTH OR SO AGO. I WAS TOLD BY A TOY MANAGER AT WAL-MART THAT NO NEW FIGS WILL BE STOCKED UNTIL APRIL, ONE MONTH BEFORE EPII RELEASE. I AM ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE SNOWSPEEDER AND TIE BOMBER TO BE RELEASED. I HAVE STARTED COLLECTING STEINS THOUGH, FOUND SOME REALLY COOL ONES ON EBAY (OF ALL PLACES). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY OF YOU TROOPERS OUT THERE COLLECT STEINS AND IF YOU DO, EMAIL ME tracy@sandtroopers.com SO I CAN GET YOUR TAKE ON WHATS OUT THERE, WHAT'S HARD TO FIND ECT... I HOPE EVERYONE REALIZES THERE IS ONLY ABOUT 99 DAYS UNTIL EPII OPENS, BETTER START PLANNING ON SPACE FOR ALL THE NEW TOYS!! WELL THAT'S ABOUT ALL FROM DOWN DA BAYOU!! HAVE A GOOD DAY!
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Trooper Sean Reports: "Hey guys I haven't written in a while as there isn't much going on in my area right now. I have a few questions that you or some other troopers might be able to answer. I recently purchased a lot of 40 POTF carded figures on ebay (I know, but $70 isn't much to pay for 40 figs) The lot contained quite a few variations( Red Card Luke Brown Vest, Open hand Han Hoth, Long saber luke, and a few of the green card "Marie" variations). My question concerns a red card Sandtrooper and a green card Luke in stormtrooper desguise. Both of them have regular stormtrooper foil stickers on them. What I want to know is are they considered variations or just errors?" Check out the picture here.
Posted by Tyler |2/7/2002| 0000 ET R2Dtoys at FX Show in Orlando Hey Troopers, In case you haven't already heard, the www.fxshow.com will be in Orlando later this month. One of our sponsors, R2Dtoys from the UK will be there with tons of new and unique stuff. They promise to have the new Teebo, R4-M9 and Bo-Shek figures, a lot of rarer/hard to find European stuff, plus quite a few HTF US carded figures too. Who knows, maybe they'll have some of the new EP 2 figures there?! Click on the link above to get all the info and if you do attend be sure to check out R2Dtoys and tell them Sandtroopers sent ya!
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Sandtroopette Donna Reports: "Hi, Donna from So. Cal. reporting in. I finally found the 25th Vader/Obi at Target. Also if you didn't know yet, Target has all Collection 2 figures discounted now to $4.99. I had found the FX-7 and Zutton waves about 1 and half weeks ago for $6.44 but was able to get a price adjustment refund. WallyWorld has had nothing lately but I did notice they had 5 rolls of pegs designated for SW figures. Hopefully they are expecting a slew of figures to fill those pegs. Happy Hunting to all."
Posted by Vaughn |2/7/2002| 0000 ET Grand Moff X writes: "Following the first images of the new card set for AOTC which has popped up over the weekend, now StarWarsCards.com has the scoop of not only the SIX promo cards (including an exclusive for Celebration II), but the basic set breakdown and insert cards. All the news can be found at: http://www.swcards.com/news.htm"
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