March 2008

Posted by: DarthWormie | 28 March 2008 | 23:18 EDT
This Just in from Brian's Toys: Newsletter #456

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This week at Brian's Toys, we have a massive amount of high-quality, vintage Star Wars AFA. Some highlights include the prototypes of Ewoks Weechee and Paploo, both graded 90! Also to note are the Tri-Logo Boba Fett and Jawa! The 2008 Collection Wave 2 Carded figures are back in stock. Finally, we have plenty more Legos added to the site, which include the Ultimate Collector's Series Star Destroyer. For more of our great selection of collectible toys, visit our website today!


Posted by: odiewan | 27 March 2008 | 21:52 EDT
Roron Corrob: The Final Clone Wars Key from ACME
Big upps to ACME for helping Make It Better!Roron Corrob has just been announced as the next Clone Wars Character Key. The fan-favorite Ithorian Jedi will be the final one from the Clone Wars line. It is rumored to be a small run so get him when he's available and stay tuned for ordering information at Characterkey.com. Thank you to Morly from ACME for the information! Share your thoughts in our forums.



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 27 March 2008 | 13:01 EDT

Clearance Sale: We've cut prices on 200 older and overstocked items, including a variety of the 2008 re-release Star Wars figures, Transformers Screen Battles, Spider-Man, Anime, Mecha, McFarlane, Marvel, Imports & More. There are two new sale menus - each filled with a variety of great deals.

Hasbro 2008: The Wave 2 Internet Only case features a ton of army-building figures as well as a few examples of very cool regular characters. Pre-orders are listed at $85.99 and now arriving. Yet another cool wave of new Titanium figures is on the way - check out the set of 6.

Halo 3 Exclusive: We are happy to announce our first ever McFarlane Exclusive - the Halo 3 Violet CQB Spartan figure.
This exclusive is only available here and is limited to 3,000 pieces. The figure is available for $13.99, or if you buy it as part of the Series 3 set - you can get each of the 8 regular figures plus our exclusive for $93.99 (which is only $10.44 per figure) Wave 3 images will be listed and our exclusive should have an image in the next week or so.

Vintage Department: We are mainly looking for the following lines in fairly good shape and with most weapons/accessories: G1 Transformers, 1982 to 1986 G.I. Joe figures & vehicles, vintage Star Wars figures & vehicles, Masters of the Universe, G2 Transformers, and basically any packaged Transformers from Beast Wars on, especially Alternators & Reissues. Drop us a line at vintage@bigbadtoystore.com if you have something you'd like to sell for cash or store credit.

R.A.H. Darth Maul: Another great new figure from Medicom. Darth Maul comes with his full body hooded cape and is available now for $149.99. We have very few remaining in stock.

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Posted by: DarthWormie | 25 March 2008 | 15:05 EDT
Star Wars gets "Spiked"
Beginning with the debut of Episode 1: The Phantom Menace on Friday, April 4th at 8:00 PM, Spike TV will air all six chapters of the Star Wars saga. To promote this programming event the station unveiled some humorous, larger-than-life billboards in New York City this week.

To catch a glimpse of these advertisements as well as others that are planned, be sure to check them out over at the Star Wars website. For a complete schedule of when all six of the movies will be airing, head on over to Spike TV’s website.

Star Warrs



Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 20 March 2008 | 19:08 EDT
Hasbro Q & A Session:
Latest Q&A from HasbroIt's Q & A time again here at The Jawa and we're very happy to bring you the answers to three more of your questions. Why are G.I. Joe figures cheaper than Star Wars? Any chance of releasing any of the exclusive set Galactic Heroes figures in the regular line of 2-packs? Is there any chance of some Force Unleashed characters showing up in your other lines, like Galactic Heroes? Log-in to the forums and check out what they had to say. Make sure to visit our partner site Sandtroopers.com for their latest round! We also have a set of three at Well of the Souls.com for you whipper-snappers! Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Log-in and leave your question in the forums.



Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 20 March 2008 | 0:25 EDT
Sandcrawler Video Game Review: Empire at War!
Through Peace and WAR!Our second pit stop on this gaming joyride is Empire at War, LucasArt's first foray into the world of real-time strategy games. You calculating scavengers get to become an Imperial or Rebel tactical commander and use famous heroes and vehicles to wrest control of the galaxy from your foe. The fate of countless lives depends on the actions you make in this RTS game for the PC. With two single player skirmishes, online play and two story-driven campaigns, this game should keep you entertained for many hours. Check out the review and scroll down to the bottom of the page and grab some new wallpaper to decorate your new Empire!



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 20 March 2008 | 0:16 EDT

Mara Jade LE: Limited to only 750 pieces and getting hard to find, we were able to secure a few more pieces of this saber and they are in stock not at $429.99.

Gentle Giant: We've just listed two of the best maquettes in the entire series to date. Darth Maul and A New Hope Obi-Wan Kenobi are each listed at $79.99 - $10 under MSRP. Kenobi looks fantastic, they have done a nice job capturing his age and wisdom with this piece. Darth Maul comes with rippling muscles and no shirt - an equally impressive piece.

2008 Star Wars: We've recently received the 2008 Waves 1 and 2 figures, Saga 2008 figures, Star Fighters, Mighty Muggs, Evolutions, and various other items - take a look at all the 2008 Star Wars here.

R.A.H. Darth Maul: Another great new figure from Medicom. Darth Maul comes with his full body hooded cape and is available now for $149.99. We have a limited supply remaining in stock.

Transformers Classics: Takara has just released the Henkei Classics versions of last year's Hasbro figures. These figures feature updated paint schemes. They all feature some added chrome parts, and Megatron's paint scheme has been completely changed to reflect his G1 color scheme. We have limited stock of all of these available here.

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Posted by: Gorkoracing | 20 March 2008 | 0:04 EDT
Update from EntertainmentEarth.com:
The new R4-P17 Trash Can has rolled in this week, along with many other new arrivals at Entertainment Earth.com. The 30th Anniversary Super-Section is stocked with the newest in new. The Mandalorian & Clone and Battlefront II sets are also in stock along with some of the latest T.A.C. vehicles. For those loose collectors out there, make sure to browse the great deals and not mint section for reduced savings. For more visit Entertainment Earth.com today!


Star Wars Exclusive Action Figures



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 20 March 2008 | 0:04 EDT
New Cargo: Force Unleashed Evo Trooper Added!
Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!Greetings fellow Scavengers! We are slowly making additions to the Cargo Hold here at the Jawa and tonight we have added the Force Unleashed Evo Trooper. There is plenty to discover about this one, for more check out the cargo hold for the latest addition of the firstshot prototype. Thanks to Darth Wormie for the great layout on the images!



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 14 March 2008 | 23:28 EDT
This Just in from Brian's Toys: Newsletter #454

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This week, Brian's Toys has brand new Gentle Giant items and more! Take note of the premium format Scout Trooper with Speederbike and the Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Armor mini-bust. The 2008 Collection carded figures are still in stock, but they are going fast! Also we have the Attack on Kashyyyk exclusive battle packs available. For more great items from Star Wars to G.I. Joe to Transformers, visit our website today!


Posted by: DarthWormie | 12 March 2008 | 18:36 EDT
Hasbro Q & A Session:
Latest Q&A from HasbroWe are happy to be rolling once again and it is our first session since our relaunch a couple of days ago. Would Hasbro ever consider using the comic 2-pack format as a way of revisiting the idea of cardboard dioramas? Why is it that sometimes Hasbro will release figures that have oddly-painted eyes? Why the sudden change in the height of the figures? Log-in to the forums and check out what they had to say. Make sure to visit our partner site Sandtroopers.com for their latest round! Do you have a question for the Hasbro Q & A Team? Log-in and leave your question in the forums.



Posted by: DarthWormie | 12 March 2008 | 16:38 EDT

2008 Star Wars: We've recently received the 2008 Waves 1 and 2 figures, Saga 2008 figures, Star Fighters, Mighty Muggs, Evolutions, and various other items - take a look at all the 2008 Star Wars here.

Titanium Wave IV: Hasbro keeps this cool line rolling with six new entries including: Death Star, Starfighter & Hyperspace Ring, Gungan Bongo Sub, Sebulba's Pod Racer, TIE Fighter, and a Battlestar Cylon Base Star. Sets of 6 are listed at $35.99, and cases of 12 are $69.99.

Attakus Sale: Attakus is offering special pricing on all their statues and metal figures. We have passed these savings on to you and we have opened backorders on many of these items. Check out the list of sale items here.

R.A.H. Darth Maul: Another great new figure from Medicom. Darth Maul comes with his full body hooded cape and is available now for $149.99.

Han Solo Statue: This classic statue from Gentle Giant features Han glancing to his right with blaster in hand. We have it listed at $30 under MSRP at $144.99.

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Posted by: Gorkoracing | 10 March 2008 | 1:29 EDT
Make It Better: Spreading Unity throughout the Collectibles Galaxy!
We take great pride in carrying the Charities scroll of the Sandtrooper Network. Every third month of the quarter we will accept donations and rotate between one of the selected charities, throughout the year and hopefully we can do our part to help these other two websites make a difference. We look forward to our continued assistance with this program and hope our readers can do their part to keep this program on track.

Please visit the official Make It Better page to see how the team has incorporated their yearly Toy Fair giveaway into the opening drive to begin the "mercy mission". The cut-off date to donate is March, 31 2008. Registered Forums members only, as we are using screen ID's to select the winners. We ask that you please include this in the notes box on the donation form. Take cover head for the forum for more information on how you can win one of two Toy Fair lithographs that were limited to 200!




Posted by: DarthWormie | 10 March 2008 | 1:23 EDT
Update from Red-5 Collectibles U.S.A.:
Attention Scavengers! We are overflowing with every Star Wars product in the galaxy. From the latest 30th Anniversary figures to Battle Packs and Comic Packs of all kinds, from Gentle Giant Maquettes to the latest busts and statues. We have also just received the latest Sideshow 12-inch figures and several other exclusives. We hope to have exactly what you are looking for at a price that won't destroy your bank account. Stay on target and head for the trenches of Red-5-Collectibles U.S.A. today!

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Posted by: Durodude | 10 March 2008 | 1:19 EDT
Jawa Comic & Novel Review: Dark Times #8 Now LIVE!
A bookshelf fits nice in the Crawler!It was quite a surprise when it was decided I would have my own voice in the Star Wars universe here at the Jawa. It is quite a pleasure to be handling the comic book & novel reviews here as we embark on this new journey. The first installment of the new section will be Dark Times #8. Stay tuned for #9, and beyond. Eventually, you'll find everything Dark Horse here. Why not Marvel, as well? For more check out the review and stop by our forums to give us some of your own feedback.



Posted by: DarthWormie | 10 March 2008 | 1:15 EDT
Update from White Wizard Toys:
This week at we have just received two of the newest Star Wars Wacky Wobblers! Choose from either Shadow Stormtrooper or Utapau Clone Trooper. We also have the amazing Real Action Hereos Darth Maul from Medicom competitively priced at $149.99. Also this week: Masters of the Universe, Godzilla, Battlestar Galactica and much more! Visit our Chicagoland location or shop online anytime.




Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 10 March 2008 | 1:10 EDT
Sandcrawler Video Game Review: Republic Commando
Roger that Delta 38, TD's have cleared out Jawas are moving in!It has been some time since my stint doing video game reviews at Sandtroopers.com with my old pal Snipe. With the hype surrounding the Force Unleashed this year, we felt it was a good idea to have a section at the new Sandcrawler. Join the ranks of an elite squad of commandoes and go behind enemy lines to sabotage CIS operations in this fast paced tactical shooter. It’s up to you to lead your squad and overcome the legions of battle droids and mercenaries on either the Xbox or PC. Check out the review and scroll down to the bottom of the page and grab some new wallpaper to go along with that Geonosian splatter!



Posted by: DarthWormie | 10 March 2008 | 1:07 EDT
Update from StarWarsShop.com:
The latest sale at StarWarsShop.com is called "Who's Scruffy Looking'?" and you can save up to 60% on non-mint items in the Bargain Bay. There is quite a selection of goods to choose from. The items range from Master Replicas cookie jars to the Vaders Supreme costume by Rubies. For more visit Star Wars Shop.com today!


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Posted by: Gorkoracing | 10 March 2008 | 1:05 EDT
Section Debut: Jawa Cargo Hold
Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!Greetings fellow Scavengers! One of our main areas of focus here at the new Jawa will be our Cargo Hold prototype section. Our debut content will consist of the 181st TIE Fighter Pilot, Quinlan Vos from the comic book 2-pack, IG-88 from the Power of the Jedi Collection and Tarful from Revenge of the Sith. We even have a frame of the highly elusive Super Articulated Clone Trooper from the Clone Wars line and our 1st Galactic Hero proto with C-3PO! For more check out the cargo hold for all the latest additions. Thanks to Darth Wormie for the great layout on the images!



Posted by: Darth_Spice | 10 March 2008 | 1:00 EDT
Welcome Back:
It's been quite some time since our initial transfer of this domain. I would like to personally apologize for the over-extended delay. There is no excuse other than sometimes that little thing called life gets in the way of forward progress. While we had high hopes of a smooth transition, for a variety of reasons things just didn't seem to fall into place at the right time. After various roster changes and doing our best to scavenge the best talent to facilitate the entertainment that would become the new Jawa.com, we feel we have a great team in place to reactivate the site. With this new armored Sandcrawler we will forge ahead after a rough start. The team we have put in place is dedicated to providing great content and features and I am very confident they will take this website to new horizons. We look forward to this journey and the bright future that is in the distance of the setting suns.