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June 2010
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Scott Pearson
 Collect All 92! R2-D2 (with Sensorscope)
 
Collect All 92 once again takes a look at the plucky little astromech droid, R2-D2, now with Sensorscope ! Head on in to our forums for all of the popped up details.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Next Clone Wars Redemption Revealed
So the cat is out of the bag as to the next Clone Wars Promotion to run later this year, thanks to a friendly forum member at Rebelscum scanning the form! Click the image above to check out Sergeant Bric! Who? Yeah, that's what we said too. 
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
New Star Wars at Toys R Us
We've gotten a number of reports in the last couple days that Toys R Us stores are getting the 2010 Star Wars assortments in, but we're getting mixed reports whether you can actually buy them due to the 8/6 date on the cases. Some are having luck, others not so much, so your mileage will vary on this one! Happy hunting though.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Robonino Images Confirmed
  
As we reported on our front page recently, Cad Bane's fishy goon Robonino is indeed getting a figure soon! Click the images above to check him out, as well as a cool new picture of the Clone Wars Ki-Adi Mundi figure!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Defender Wishlists 2010: The Expanded Universe
Unlike some other Johnny Come Latelies, for the last 7 years, JediDefender has run an informal fan poll asking for your ten most wanted characters from the various Star Wars films. All you have to do to take part in our latest poll is come up with your Wish List for your top ten 3-3/4" figures for Star Wars: The Expanded Universe Jedi. Either submit via our forums or via e-mail. Results will again be hand delivered to Hasbro at Comic Con, so let the fun begin!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Hasbro Star Wars Q&A - Round 84
Hasbro has sent us their answers from the latest round of Q&A. Read on for the full details! 
Monday, June 28, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Collect All 92! 2-1B
 
Collect All 92! today looks at a cool droid from Empire Strikes Back, 2-1B. It also marks the first time I've chosen a POTF2 figure as best modern counterpart.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 | Scott Pearson
ToyRUs.com has 2010 Vintage and Clone Wars IN STOCK
Toyrus.com has all of the ESB Vintage and the first wave of 2010 Clone Wars in stock and shipping now! Thanks to reader McMetal for the tip!
Saturday, June 26, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Defender Wishlists 2010: Return of the Jedi
Unlike some other Johnny Come Latelies, for the last 7 years, JediDefender has run an informal fan poll asking for your ten most wanted characters from the various Star Wars films. All you have to do to take part in our latest poll is come up with your Wish List for your top ten 3-3/4" figures for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Either submit via our forums or via e-mail. Results will again be hand delivered to Hasbro at Comic Con, so let the fun begin!
Friday, June 25, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Buy Three, Get One FREE T-Shirt Sale at EE
Entertainment Earth is currently running a "Buy Three, Get One Free" deal on all in-stock T-shirts. That's right, just put 4 T-shirts in your shopping cart and they will automatically insert a coupon that gives you the lowest-priced T-shirt at no charge at checkout. Offer valid through July 7, 2010.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Jeff Smentek
Hasbro Toy Shop 2010 Pre-Orders
Hasbro Toy Shop has a number of pre-orders up for 2010 Star Wars, as well as 2010 G.I. Joe products! Some are listed as in-stock, others not, but check it out and put some orders in! SW2010 nets you 10% off your order as well.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Celebration 5 Diorama Workshop
The Official Site unveiled plans for yet another Diorama Workshop at this year's Celebration 5! Frank "NiubNiub" D'Iorio is back at the helm, and this year's project is Echo Base on Hoth. Click the link to get the skinny on this always popular event.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Collect All 92! FX-7
 
This modern figure gets many votes on the "BEst Figure of the Modern Era" lists we all love to do. The vintage version was cute for its time. When comparing the two, it shows how truly far modern toys have come in 30 years. Check out FX-7 in Collect All 92!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Clone Wars Mail-Away Nahdar Vebb Reminder
Just a reminder that there is only one week left until the deadline for the Clone Wars Mail-Away Nahdar Vebb figure offer. Requests must be postmarked by June 30th, 2010 to qualify. Click on over to download a Redemption Certificate if you still need Nahdar!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | Jeff Smentek
SDCC Clone Lt. Updates
And just like the Piggy, Sideshow Collectibles updated with all the details you need to know about their San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Clone Lieutenant. Attendee's can pre-order on 6/24 with non-attendees pre-ordering 6/25. Click the link for all the details and a fantastic gallery of images!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Gammorrean Guard Production Blog Update
Sideshow Collectibles updated their Production Blog with a preview of the upcoming Gammorrean Guard, as well as pre-order information. He'll be $119.99 and pre-orders go up June 24th. Click the link to check out the piggy goodness!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Something Fishy Going On
Ever since the Bounty Hunters appeared in Clone Wars, fans have been clamoring for Cad Bane's posse of scum and villainy. Well, Jedi Defender's sources have given us pretty solid info that Robonino will be getting a figure in the not-too-distant-future. Whether he's part of a pack or a single figure is still a bit foggy right now. Stay tuned!
Monday, June 21, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Easy Riding Mando
We received a nice packaged image of the upcoming Deluxe Figure with Vehicle Mandalorian with Speederbike set! Click the image above to check out the sweet new ride all Mando's are picking up, and enjoy.
Monday, June 21, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
A Rogue's Gallery
  
We received new images today, this time very first images of three figures fans were counting on getting sometime soon I think! Check out the images above to see first looks at Clone Wars Bossk, R8-B7, and a certain young Clone who is quite popular!
Monday, June 21, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
DX Series 1 Chases
Two chase Kubricks for DX Series 1 have shown up in our forums. The first is a ROTJ Painted Boba Fett and the second is a nod to the vintage Lili Ledy Red Caped Bib Fortuna. There is a good chance there is one more chase lurking, stay tuned!
Monday, June 21, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Kubrick DX Series 1 Out Now!
As usual, the Parco show marks the release of the latest Kubrick series. The Build a Jabba DX Series 1 has been spotted in overseas eBay auctions. No word on chase figures yet. Also, there is word that DX Series 3 will be a Tatooine Wave and DX 4 is a Death Star Wave. Should be an exciting Kubrick news day! Head on in to our Kubrick Forums for more!
Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Collect All 92! Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear)
 
We come to the first definitive no arguement never been made in the modern Hasbro line, the Hoth Rebel Soldier! Hasbro has been a little reluctant to even think about making an update based on past Q&A. Hoth Officers like Rieekan and Derlin have been made but they aren't quite the vintage counterpart. Head on in to Collect All 92! to take a peek!
Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Scott Pearson
The Old Republic E3 Updates Conclude
It has been a hectic time for this game! The Old Republic Website concluded their week-long series of updates with looks at Playable Species as well as War Zones designed for team combat specifically. Check out the link, and try to absorb all the (well-deserved) hype this game received in recent days!
Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
The Old Republic Player Ships
Star Wars just isn't Star Wars without flying space ships, and some of the biggest news for people following The Old Republic this past week was that of players being given a customizable ship! Check out the full story at the Official Site!
Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
G4's Old Republic Overview
Are you not up on the details of The Old Republic game everyone's talking about? Well it's one of the hottest things at E3 2010, and G4's Old Republic Overview videos give a nice look at the game and some of its details. Check it out!
Saturday, June 19, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Medicom Parco Exclusive Anakin Skywalker
The latest Parco exclusive has been revealed to be a carded Anakin Skywalker. An homage to the POTF release of yesteryear, look for them in the coming days on eBay and head on in to our forums for more discussion.
Friday, June 18, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Sideshow 1:6 Gammorrean Guard Unveiled
Sideshow Collectibles have made some jaws drop tonight by revealing their 1:6 Gammorrean Guard figure! Click on the link to check him out, and get anxious for more images soon.
Friday, June 18, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Muftak & Kabe Details
The details on the Muftak & Kabe Mini-Busts at Gentle Giant have been released, and are ready for your viewing pleasure. Click the link to get your order in, but remember you have to be a Premier Guild member to order right now!
Friday, June 18, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
2010 Jabba The Hutt Reviewed
The gang over at Sandtroopers.com posted an in-hand review and image gallery of the upcoming Wal-Mart Exclusive Jabba's Throne set! With a new Oola, new Jabba, and finally a new (and incredible) throne, how can you not love this piece? Click the link to check out the story!
Friday, June 18, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
New Vehicle Images
 
A couple new boxed vehicle images turned up today, including the Bespin Cloud Car as well as a look at the Wal-Mart Exclusive Clone Wars Kit Fisto Jedi Fighter. The Fisto Fighter confirms a rumor posted by Yak Face earlier this year. Click the images above to check them both out!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
More E3 Old Republic Imagery
The Official Site updated today with yet more greatness from E3. This time a gallery of screenshots from the upcoming MMORPG The Old Republic. If that trailer wasn't already enough to wet your appetite, this will help!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
E3 2010 Star Wars Game Trailers
 
The last couple days have delivered some of the coolest gaming trailers any Star Wars (or gaming) fan could imagine, with first looks at the Force Unleashed 2: Betrayal Trailer and The Old Republic: Hope Trailer. Click the links to check them both out, and imagine all the EU goodness coming from both games!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Defender Wishlists 2010: Return of the Jedi
Unlike some other Johnny Come Latelies, for the last 7 years, JediDefender has run an informal fan poll asking for your ten most wanted characters from the various Star Wars films. All you have to do to take part in our latest poll is come up with your Wish List for your top ten 3-3/4" figures for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Either submit via our forums or via e-mail. Results will again be hand delivered to Hasbro at Comic Con, so let the fun begin!
Monday, June 14, 2010 | Scott Pearson
New Jodo Kast Image
A great new image of the K-Mart Exclusive Jodo Kast figure surfaced today, and it looks great! Click the image above to have a nice look at this upcoming exclusive to a retailer who usually doesn't get something people actually want.
Monday, June 14, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Hasbro Transformers Q&A - Round 1
Jedi Defender is proud to post its first round of the Hasbro Transformers Q&A, which we just recently joined thanks to the kind folks at the Hasbro Transformers team! Click on through to read our initial round of Q's, and the A's we received.
Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Boxed 2010 Vehicle Images
  
Several more images of the 2010 Original Trilogy Vehicles have turned up, and we thought we'd share them with you. The anticipation for these is running high, and so it's always nice to see more pictures of them before they finally hit stores later this Summer!
Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Force Unleashed 2 Premium Edition
The Official Site updated with details on the Force Unleashed 2 Premium Edition. Click the link to check it out and find out if all the extra goodies are destined for your collection.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
The Old Republic Maquette
Gentle Giant has created a new Maquette, based on the Bounty Hunter Shae Vizla from the upcoming MMORPG The Old Republic. Check out The Old Republic site for a picture and how to pre-order this limited edition piece!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Collect All 92! Rebel Commander
 
The Hoth Rebel Commander has been resculpted in the modern line more than you can imagine. Hasbro still has one unreleased version that it hopes to get out someday. See how the latest Legacy version compares to its vintage counterpart in Collect All 92!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Online EU Wave Shipping
We've gotten word from a couple people that the last wave of Legacy figures are now beginning to ship from online retailers like site sponsor Entertainment Earth! If you missed out on those $4.99 deals at Toys R Us, this is your best bet to get this last wave of the Legacy Collection, which is full of fantastic figures.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Hasbro Toy Shop Buy-One-Get-One
While the pickings are slim, there is a Hasbro Toy Shop BOGO event going on till June 20th. Click on through and have a look!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Defender Wishlists ESB...Voting Ends Sunday!
Unlike some other Johnny Come Latelies, for the last 7 years, JediDefender has run an informal fan poll asking for your ten most wanted characters from the various Star Wars films. All you have to do to take part in our latest poll is come up with your Wish List for your top ten 3-3/4" figures for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Either submit via our forums or via e-mail. Results will again be hand delivered to Hasbro at Comic Con, so let the fun begin!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | Scott Pearson
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Sunday, June 6, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Collect All 92! Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear)
 
Luke Skywalker makes his third appearance in Collect All 92! This time in his Hoth Battle Gear. The vintage figure is a little wonky and the modern figure needs to be brought up to modern standards, read on in our forums!
Saturday, June 5, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Collect All 92! Han Solo (Hoth Outfit)
 
Collect All 92! is back after a small vacation. We are going to dive into the Empire Strikes Back movie chronologically because the releases got a little wonky. First up is a figure that in Modern Days sparked a huge controversy...was it blue or brown? Read on in Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) !
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | Scott Pearson
Hasbro Star Wars Q&A - Round 83
Hasbro has sent us their answers from the latest round of Q&A. Read on for the full details!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
More Kul Teska Detailed Images
 
A couple more carded front and back shots of the exclusive Kul Teska figure have surfaced today showing a bit more detail on the figure. Click the images above to check it out!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
Force Unleashed 3-Packs at ROSS
Ross discount stores are yet again the location of more overstock Star Wars toys. This time it's the Force Unleashed 3-Packs, which rang up for $7.99. Both sets have been found, including Vader w/Incinerator Troopers, and Palpatine w/Shadow Troopers.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | Jesse McCracken
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