May 2008

Posted by: DarthWormie | 29 May 2008 | 13:31 EDT
A New Droid in the Cargo Hold
R2-D2 has gone to piecesGood afternoon my fine, fellow Scavengers! The Cargo
Hold has been updated once again with another new addition that we are excited to bring to you. This latest piece is a prototype of everyone's favorite little Astromech droid, R2-D2. So to check out everything this unassembled first-shot has to offer, make sure you stop by the Cargo Hold to to read all of the juicy details provided by fellow Jawa Gorkoracing and take a closer look.



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 24 May 2008 | 10:56 EDT
This Just in from Brian's Toys: Newsletter #465

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It's vintage overload here at Brian's Toys! We've added tons more products to our already huge selection of Star Wars vintage. 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe Comic 2-pack Wave 4 is in-stock. All current Indiana Jones figures are in stock as well. While digging around our warehouse, we dugg up a replica mask of the Marvel villiain, Doctor Doom! Check it out as well as other awesome collectibles at our website today!


Posted by: Gorkoracing | 24 May 2008 | 10:42 EDT
Hasbro Q & A Session:
Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!Hello once again fellow Scavengers! Today we've managed to get our little paws on a whole new batch of answers to our questions for Hasbro. Included in this batch are informative nuggets such as, what happened to the Obi-Wan evolution set? Will there be anything else coming out in the Force Unleashed line soon? How will the Visionaries figure be released to us? For the answers to these questions and previous weeks, stop by the forums and check out what the makers had to say! Is there a question you've been dying to ask the Hasbro Q & A Team? Well now's the time! Log-in and leave YOUR question in the forums.



Posted by: Durodude | 23 May 2008 | 10:02 EDT
Jawa Comic & Novel Review: Dark Times #9 Now LIVE!
A bookshelf fits nice in the Crawler!The job of juggling four comics series concurrently is a tall task for Dark Horse, but the great storylines, characters, and artwork coming out of Knights of the Old Republic, Dark Times, Rebellion, and Legacy prove that it is one worth tackling. If only us Scavengers were as diligent! Stay tuned to the Jawa for more on these great epics. For now, acquaint yourself with the recent events of Dark Times, a classic in the making. For more check out the review and stop by our forums to give us some of your own feedback.



Posted by: DarthWormie | 21 May 2008 | 21:07 EDT

Darth Maul & Bloodfin: This new diorama shows Darth Maul in all his Sith splendor, accompanied by his Bloodfin Sith Speeder. This hovering bike was used by Maul extensively as he searched Tatooine and other planets for Obi-Wan, Qui-gon, Queen Amidala and Anakin. Maul is standing ready here, with his double-handled lightsaber tucked into his belt sash.

Mighty Muggs Wave III: This wave of Mighty Muggs draws figures from a number of different periods in the saga. We've got Jango Fett and Commander Cody for the fans of the Prequel trilogy, and Princess Leia (complete with hair-buns) and Lando Calrissian in his Bespin outfit for fans of the later movies.

R.A.H. Royal Guard: Emperor Palpatine may not require much in the way of protection, but every leader needs his guards around to make him look big and important. His Royal Guards did the job admirably, standing tall and proud with their force pikes and malevolent-looking eye visor. Thanks to Medicom, you can now pick yourself up a Guard or two, and this time, they work for you! Check this new figure out today!

Easykit Models: Revell has got new model kits coming our way! First up is the Cylon Basestar from the classic series, nostalgia not included. Also coming are two new Easykit models, Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter and the ARC-170 recon fighter. These models are great for younger fans, because they don't require either paint or glue to finish. Check them out today!

More New Arrivals: View the full list of the 100 latest arrivals here, there are many items not mentioned above that have just arrived.

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Posted by: DarthWormie | 21 May 2008 | 11:52 EDT
Bail Organa . . . UNLEASHED!
The Force Unleashed...Almost!According to the website So Hood Magazine, actor Jimmy Smits will reprise his roll as Senator Bail Organa by lending his voice to the eagerly anticipated video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The game, which is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 is set in the time period between Episode III and Episode IV of the Star Wars saga.



Posted by: Gorkoracing | 17 May 2008 | 16:57 EDT
Update from Premier Collectible Auctions: Bidding now LIVE!
This summer, Premier Collectible Auctions will be auctioning millions of dollars worth of toys and collectibles to collectors all over the world - from Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, and Masters of the Universe, Comics, Video Games, Movie Props, plus lots, lots more. You can now bid online, by phone, fax, or postal mail. You can also bid live in person July 24-25, 2008 at the live auction event in San Diego, CA! Don't forget you can download the entire version of the catalog. Registration and bidding is now available online!

  • Over $2,000,000 of rare and highly prized modern & vintage toys
  • Over 1,500 different auction lots open for bidding
  • Bid incrementally like on eBay!
  • Your maximum bid won't work against you
  • You don't have to attend San Diego, CA to place a bid
  • You can bid online, by phone, fax, postal mail or in person





  • Posted by: Gorkoracing | 17 May 2008 | 15:04 EDT
    New Cargo: Salesman Sample POTF2 Grand Moff Tarkin added!
    Put it in the Cargo Hold for safe viewing!Hello again Scavengers! We've recently added the second of 3 rare Salesman Sample Power of the Force 2 figures to the Cargo Hold. This second installment is a Salesman Sample Grand Moff Tarkin. Check out the cargo hold for some info about this cool piece of the production process. Thanks again to Darth Wormie, and stay tuned in to the crawler for the 3rd sample to be added soon!



    Posted by: DarthWormie | 16 May 2008 | 20:39 EDT
    This Just in from Brian's Toys: Newsletter #464

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    New vintage Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, and G.I. Joe are just some of the highlights this week at Brian's Toys. Over a hundred of AFA graded carded figures have been added to the website. Gentle Giant Tusken Raiders Mini-Bust, Biker Scout Kustomz are finally in stock! For something unique and trendy, check out the Tomy Deformed Star Wars collection, little characters for your big collection. Along with the upcoming theatrical release of the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, action figures of the movies characters from Mutt Williams to Irina Spalko are now on sale! If you're looking to add more to your collection, visit our website today!




    Posted by: Rabid_Ewok | 16 May 2008 | 9:12 EDT
    Sandcrawler Video Game Review: Jedi Academy
    Uttnni to the Academy!It's time to take another break from fixing up old droids and take a look at the incredibly popular Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. You play as Jaden, a jedi padawan and apprentice to Kyle Katarn. It's up to you to continue down the path of the jedi as you investigate the activities of a sinister cult. Available on the Mac, PC and the Xbox. For more check out the complete review with several screenshots for your visual enhancement!



    Posted by: DarthWormie | 15 May 2008 | 21:06 EDT
    Update from Red-5 Collectibles U.S.A.:
    We are extending our blow out of overstocks of action figures, offering 20% off on the majority of any figure we have in stock. We want to reduce our inventory of Unleashed Battle Packs and have them priced to move. We are closing out our Attakus stock with many of the items below cost. We have the latest Gentle Giant Statues ready to move out now so head for the trenches of Red-5-Collectibles. They make a great display solo or together. Visit our store today, you'll love our service, our sales are unbeatable and satisfaction isn't just a word, it's our promise!

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    Posted by: Gorkoracing | 15 May 2008 | 20:21 EDT
    Episode I C-3PO: Live in the Cargo Hold
    Thank the maker I made it!Welcome fellow Scavengers to another of our new additions for the cargo hold today. I'm pleased to share this prototype from the collection of our Jawa buddy, Brad Groce. This time Brad has given us pictures of a "cool" colored Firstshot C-3P0 from the Episode I line. We're always happy to add one of the prototypes of a fellow scavenger to the cargo hold. Once again, thanks to DarthWormie for the excellent work and of course, thanks again to Brad for the sample from his private collection. Be sure to check out all our latest additions!



    Posted by: Gorkoracing | 15 May 2008 | 3:11 EDT

    100 Item Sale: We've just reduced pricing on 100 heavily stocked and/or expensive items. Most sale items are Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Cars or Marvel, and there are a few other lines mixed in. Some prices have been reduced moderately, while others have been cut in half. This sale runs until next Monday - so be sure to pick up any sale items that catch your eye.

    Kubricks Wave 8: Medicom's latest wave of Star Wars Kubricks is here! Wave 8 takes its cues from The Phantom Menace, with a lineup consisting of a Battle Droid, Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn and C-3P0. The box of twelve will include some duplicates, and possibly a chase figure. Get yourself a box of these little munchkins.

    Star Wars Super Deformed: These Super Deformed Star Wars figures are a brand new offering from Tomy, and we've got them in stock. This first case assortment includes Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, R2-D2, C-3P0 and Yoda, and each box includes 12 blind-boxed figures. Pick up these cute figures today!

    Kustomz TIE Fighter: Another great new Star Wars Kustomz Statue has shown up - this time it's the TIE Fighter! Cruising around a red moon, this caricatured version of the TIE Fighter has the pilot riding on top like a Jocker, with his red-highlighted TIE Fighter like a chariot beneath him. These new styled statues are all the rage, so check him out and place your order today, before they're gone!

    Figure Stands: We've just started carrying an interesting new type of action figure stand for 3.75" to 7" figures. These interlocking stands each have two smaller diameter pegs and two larger diameter pegs, all of which can be trimmed to whatever length you need. Black and Clear versions are currently available - only $3.99 for 10 stands.

    Indiana Jones Wave II: A new assortment of Indiana Jones figures has been shipped out by Hasbro, and this wave is full of figures from the new movie, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." We've got Mutt with either jacket or python, Irena Spalko, Colonel Dovchenko, various Indys and more in stock and ready to ship out. Check out the selection.

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    Posted by: DarthWormie | 14 May 2008 | 23:20 EDT
    New Arrivals in the Cargo Hold!
    Whoever Said the Sith Can't be Colorful?Good Evening to all you Scavengers out there! The Cargo Hold has been updated with several new entries that we are excited to bring to you. Leading the list is a prototype of one of everyone's favorite Expanded Universe Sith Lords, Darth Malak. So to check out all of the goodness this vibrant little plastic hunk of pure evil has to offer. Make sure you stop by the Cargo Hold to take a closer look.



    Posted by: DarthWormie | 9 May 2008 | 20:54 EDT
    Hasbro Q & A Session:
    Latest Q&A from HasbroHello once again fellow Scavengers! It's time to shake the sand off of your latest round of questions to Hasbro and unveil the answers. Included in this batch are informative nuggets such as, will the Super Articulated Stormtrooper be getting a new holster for his rifle? What about an Imperial Officer with a soft-goods treatment? Any chance we'll ever see a 3-3/4 inch Chewbacca with real fur? For the answers to these questions, stop by the forums and check out what the creators of all this plastic goodness had to say! Is there a question you've been dying to ask the Hasbro Q & A Team? Well now's the time!? Log-in and leave YOUR question in the forums.



    Posted by: DarthWormie | 7 May 2008 | 10:37 EDT
    Begin Soon the Clone Wars Will
    August 15th can't come soon enough!In an official press release posted on Star Wars.com yesterday, LucasFilm announced that on May 8th the theatrical trailer for the Animated feature 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' will debut on cable network television. Exclusively appearing on Cartoon Network, TNT, Boomerang, and other stations in the Turner Network, the 2-minute trailer will air at 7:58pm in all time zones. The trailer will then debut in theaters across the country on Friday, May 9th along with the first poster for the movie, which can now be ordered online at Star Wars Shop.com. 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' opens in movie theaters on Friday, August 15th.



    Posted by: DarthWormie | 1 May 2008 | 19:58 EDT
    Penguin Group to take The Clone Wars Global
    I Never Knew a Penguin Could Read!In a press release today, the publisher Penguin Group announced they have acquired a global license to publish books based on Lucasfilm’s new 3D animated film and television project, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The agreement, which was reported on Publishers Weekly.com will extend across multiple imprints within DK Publishing, Penguin and Penguin Young Readers Group. For more information on what exactly the Penguin Group will be publishing and when you can expect to see the finished products in a bookstore near you, check out the link above.