NEWS ARCHIVES
August 2009
Custom Chop Shop Wrap-Up
The Custom Chop Shop Wrap-Up returns today with some exciting news! After a hectic summer for everyone here at JediDefender we have finalized the details for our new Customs Contest, which will be starting tonight. We are going to have some exciting prizes to give away. The theme for this contest is going to be any figure from our Top-30 List that we sent in to Hasbro (and no Jocasta Nu didn't make that list.) We've also got a spotlight on some great figures and a diorama for you this update. Read on for all the details! 
Monday, August 31, 2009 | Ryan Phipps
Target Exclusive Wedge Antilles' Red Two X-Wing Found
JediDefender staffer Rob found Wedge's X-Wing at a local Target in Michigan this morning. If you weren't already, start looking out for this.
Sunday, August 30, 2009 | Ryan Phipps
They May Be Little But...
 
We just got in a few new images of the upcoming Utai and Jawa figures from our source today. The Jawa features a nice new softgoods skirt. Click on the thumbnails to take a peek.
Friday, August 28, 2009 | Ryan Phipps
New DLC for The Force Unleashed: Availible Now
Available now on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network is the latest DLC pack for The Force Unleashed. Take the Apprentice to Tatootine in search of some old enemies in this new Infinities style story. If you plan on picking up the Ultimate Sith Edition of the game this December you may want to hang onto to those MS Points, The Ultimate Sith Edition will come with all previous DLC packs (Including the New Tatooine and Jedi Temple missions) as well as new exclusive content.
Friday, August 28, 2009 | Ryan Phipps
Star Wars Comics: Now on the iPhone!
Dark Horse, Lucasfilm, and THQ are partnering together to bring some of the best Star Wars Comics direct to your iPhone. This will be the first time that they have been made available on a mobile device. The selection will include the Repubic, Empire, and Legacy series. Read on for the full press release.
Friday, August 28, 2009 | Ryan Phipps
Legacy Prototype Images
  
We've got a couple prototype images to share tonight. We've seen painted samples of these figures, but it's sometimes fun to share the unpainted samples to show off the articulation, sculpt, and features, so click on through to check them out!
Friday, August 28, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
He's So Very, Very Close Now...
 
So many of our JediDefender faithful are counting the days until the arrival of one of the most anticipated Star Wars figures ever - Willrow Hood (aka The Ice Cream Maker Guy). To help ease your wait, click on the thumbnails above to check out some new loose and carded shots of possibly the greatest fan demanded figure ever.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Clone Wars Season 2 Debuts October 2nd
The Official Star Wars Website has announced the air date for the premiere of Season Two of The Clone Wars animated series. The special one-hour premiere event airs Friday, October 2nd at 8pm (et/pt)!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale
Entertainment Earth's Summer Blowout Sale is still running for a few more days with hundreds of items on sale for up to 80% off! Click on over and check it out if you haven't already!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Hasbro Q&A Update for August 24th
Hasbro has updated their website with the latest round of Star Wars Q&A. Click on over to check out the answers to all the questions submitted by the particpating Star Wars fan/news/media websites during the last Q&A session.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Target TIE Fighter Boxed Image
Thanks to our anonymous source, we received a new boxed image of the upcoming Target TIE Fighter. We first brought you images of this ship's prototypes some months ago, and Hasbro commented that it's based on the style of TIE's seen in the Shadows of the Empire comics, though the box implies otherwise. Click the image to check it out!
Monday, August 24, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
JediDefender 2009 Fan's Choice Results
The votes have been tallied and we now know who will land in the final spot of the JediDefender 2009 Fan's Choice Poll. The winner who will proudly take slot #30 of our "top 30" is Bastila Shan.
Monday, August 24, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Return of the Jedi Wave Loose Images
  
We've got a pretty complete group of new loose images of the upcoming Legacy Return of the Jedi Wave of figures. Lots of Jabba's goons, some Rebels, and yet more picturse of Leia in her bikini await! Just read on for all the images.
Saturday, August 22, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Hasbro Q&A - Round 71
Hasbro has sent us their answers from the latest round of Q&A. Read on for the full details!
Friday, August 21, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Reminder 2009 Fan's Choice
 
Just a reminder to get those votes in for the 30th and final spot on JD's Fans Choice List. Click on through for the full details!
Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Scott Pearson
StarWarsShop Launches 15 New LEGO Sets
StarWarsShop is now taking orders for 15 brand new Star Wars and Indiana Jones LEGO kits, including FIVE shared exclusives and the all-new Motorized Walking AT-AT set. Click on over to check out the sets and see if there is anything you need to add to your LEGO collection!
Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
New Attakus Probe Droid Statue Announced
Attakus has announced plans for a new Probe Droid Resin Statue. The statue will retail for around $775 and is limited to 750 pieces worldwide. Click on the thumbnail to check out the Probe Droid and look for it to ship later this year.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Jeff Smentek
Figure Returns A-Plenty
I've got an interesting nugget of news from a reliable, anonymous source working for a major retailer, that Hasbro reps are out doing a little Summer Cleaning. Read on for a list of figures that could be leaving pegs at a store near you.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
2009 Fan's Choice up at Toyfare
Toyfare has put up the details of how they themselves will be handling the various polls for Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Diamond etc. Head on over to their voting page to fill in the Great Star Wars Fan Poll. Remember that Hasbro and Toyfare will be combining their results with those from the various fan sites. Our voting process is on going in our forums. Results from the poll will be published in Toyfare #148.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Scott Pearson
Loose Slave Leia Images
 
A couple new images surfaced of the upcoming Slave Leia figure! Featuring two sets of legs, she's sure to please any collector's preference for display! Click the images above to check out the detailed shots!
Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Packaged Assault on Ryloth Image
Thanks to our friends, we got a new image tonight showing off the Assault on Ryloth battlepack! Click the image above to check out the Troopers and their General Mace Windu.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Hasbro Deluxe Vehicle Press Release
 
Hasbro's new Deluxe Vehicle Assortment is landing at a retailer near you, and these ships are aimed to please all age groups! Read on for information and high-res images of the Imperial ARC-170, and the Republic Y-Wing Fighter/Bomber!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Hasbro Q&A - Round 70
Hasbro has sent us their answers from the latest round of Q&A. Read on for the full details!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
Battledroids Deploying
 
Jedi Defender brought you the first loose glimpses of Target's Geonosis Arena 2-Packs, and we're happy to bring you two more nice new images of the much-anticipated Battledroid & Battledroid Commander. Click the images above to look them over!
Thursday, August 6, 2009 | Jesse McCracken
2009 Fan's Choice
The collecting community is a-twitter with the recent announcement of the return of Hasbro/Toy Fare's Fan Choice Poll. Being that we recently wrapped up the Defender Wishlist 2009 Tournament of Champions, we have decided to use that list for our Top 30 entrants. However, due to figures being announced at SDCC, there is one spot remaining that you our readers can determine. Click on through for the full details!
Sunday, August 2, 2009 | Scott Pearson
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