From Hasbro:

http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/

I switched over to trying to buy all my basic figures on-line this year.  My Wave 1 case from New Force worked out to $6.75 per figure!  That's less than Target/Wal-Mart cost and they were shipped right to my door - you can't beat that!  I'll still be hunting the Target and Wal-Mart exclusives at retail though.  Those cost waaaaay too much to try to get on-line from the scalpers. 

Luckily, the Target exclusives are pretty easy to nab around these parts and it only takes a day or two of hunting when they hit locally to get them.  Wal-Mart exclusives on the other hand...  Ugh.     Those things are a bit more work for me to track down, but luckily I have a nice local gang that watches out for each other, which makes things much easier for everyone.   

I think they are supposed to be Imperial Binders (handcuffs).

There are two local family spots here in town that make wonderful thin crust pizza.

Have you hit Jake's Stadium Pizza?  As I recall, they've got a pretty thin, cripy crust there... I don't remember if it was good, just that it was thin and crispy. 

Has Hasbro commented on the mailaway yet? Will it be UPC or little stickers like last year? Heat sealed packages?

From EE:

But wait, there's more! On every Vintage figure's package is the Ultimate Galactic Hunt 2007, a special mail-in offer! Pick up all the figures, and you can send off for a 7-coin set featuring coins for each of these six figures, plus a special bonus coin which was originally given away at Toy Fair 2007 in New York! Your collection of coins won't be complete unless you take advantage of this limited-time mail-in offer.

To get your set, collect and save the proof-of-purchase stickers from 6 vintage figure packages. Attach the stickers to the spaces on the front side of the mail-in certificate found inside the Vintage action figure packages. (You can have any combination of 6 stickers!)  Clearly print your name and address in the space provided.  Mail the completed certificate (name and address clearly printed, all 6 stickers attached) and a check or money order for $4.95 (made out to Vintage Figure Redemption) to:

Vintage Figure Redemption Request
PO Box 10790
Bozeman MT 59719-0790

All requests must be postmarked by February 29, 2008.

Your exclusive 2007 Vintage Figure Coin Box will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks from receipt of your redemption request.

This offer is good for a limited time only and while supplies last. Official Redemption Certificates must be postmarked by February 29, 2008. Incomplete entries (missing the Official Redemption Certificate, one or more proof-of-purchase stickers, and/or payment) will not be honored. No copies, duplicates or other reproductions will be accepted. HASBRO reserves the right to verify all redemptions and reject any insufficient redemption at its sole discretion. Offer valid for redemption by end users only; excludes resellers and distributors. Offer valid in U.S. only for fulfillment at U.S. addresses. No P.O. boxes will be accepted.

Just checked the other thread and the other two listed scaled replicas are:

Rebel X-Wing Red 5 Studio Scale Replica
TIE Fighter Episode IV Helmet Scaled Replica

Just a side note to start, the Rebel X-Wing Red 5 Studio Scale Replica in your list Brent is the Studio Scale X-Wing ship, like those big-ass scaled Y-Wing and Falcon that they've done.  Nit-picky I know, but just don't want folks to be searching out the wrong thing.  Now back to the mini-helmets...


At Toy Fair, MR announced they had plans for 5 Helmets (up to 6 now with the C-IV Wedge Helmet announcement).

• Clone Trooper Helmet Scaled Replica
• TIE Fighter Pilot Helmet Scaled Replica
• Stormtrooper Helmet Scaled Replica
• Boba Fett Helmet Scaled Replica
• Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Helmet Scaled Replica

plus

• C-IV Exclusive Wedge Antille's X-wing Helmet Scaled Replica

I don't think Rob got a good pic of all 5 (I think all we have is a pic of the Fett mini-helmet), but you can see them at Rebelscum.  The 4 OT helmets were pretty close to the final product stage, but the Clone Helmet is obviously an unpainted prototype.

I've heard/read that some of the helmets may be based off the Riddell helmets, but I don't remember that being confirmed anyplace in writing yet.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith Action Figure Battle Pack

"Relive the movies with your favorite figures! The Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith Action Figure Battle Pack includes 5 unique 3 3/4-inch Star Wars Action Figures and accessories from the films! More details coming soon. "

Huh?   

I wonder if it's just a repackaging of the old RotS Jedi Vs. Sith Battle Pack?