Vintage Photo Archives: Lobot

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Photo Archives: OTC Lobot (Cloud City)

Photo Archives: OTC Lobot (Cloud City) 07/13/2004 12:25 AM
Our Photo Archives is updated today with Lobot pulls out his datapad and gets back to business. His disco-dancing days behind him, and after finishing his cameo appearance in The Empire Strikes Back, the cyborg relaxes at Cloud City before joining the Original Trilogy Collection.

Vintage Photo Archives: 4-LOM

Vintage Photo Archives: 4-LOM 11/14/2003 01:20 AM
Most vintage collectors will argue to no end that Kenner's vintage Star Wars line was flawless, but even the most die-hard out there will agree that the toymaker did mess up once. The mistake in question deals partially with the 4-LOM action figure. It seems that the hard working people at Kenner had somehow mixed his and Zuckuss's names up. As a result, to vintage collectors, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive will always be 4-LOM. But for those of you that read this column daily, it is, of course, all old news…

Vintage Photo Archives: 8D8

Vintage Photo Archives: 8D8 12/15/2003 02:28 AM
How is it that 8D8, a mute white robot that looks like it belongs on a Pete Townsend album cover could be a popular action figure? Well, in the case of 8D8, there is the whole Star Wars character angle, plus like many kids, this guy liked taking out his aggressions on pool little Power Droids. So it would seem a no-brainer… Well, except that today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive wasn’t really a popular action figure. Chances are, anyone with hours on their hands (like any toy collector doesn’t have too much of that) could probably still find a couple of these carded at their local mom and pop toy store. Hint: Look behind the Bionic Six action figures in the discount bin.

Vintage Photo Archives: EV-9D9

Vintage Photo Archives: EV-9D9 01/05/2004 02:25 AM
Believe it or not, EV-9D9, the creepy tobacco throated droid from Jabba’s Palace, was actually a female droid! Yes, that’s right, in the old days of Star Wars today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive shared the pages of the annual ‘Hot Chicks In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…’ calendar. Humana. Humana. Humana.

Vintage Photo Archives: Lumat

Vintage Photo Archives: Lumat 01/02/2004 02:23 AM
Technically speaking, Lumat was the last figure released as a Return Of The Jedi figure in North American. This little scrapper and Paploo were the only new figures to see release on the Return Of The Jedi 79 back card, which was the last card back before The Power Of The Force line debuted. Since today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is pictured after Paploo, and he didn’t get to do anything as cool as scoff a Speeder Bike, he gets the honour.

Vintage Photo Archives: Bib Fortuna

Vintage Photo Archives: Bib Fortuna 12/02/2003 12:27 AM
Even though he lived in a nice house in a neighbourhood pretty close to the bright center of the galaxy, Bib Fortuna got teased a lot when he was in junior high. As if it isn’t awkward enough for the poor guy to put up with the challenges of puberty whilst dealing with the fact that he’d never win any beauty contests, today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive had to deal with having a name that was simply begging to be used against him. It’s no wonder the young wallflower grew up to hang out with smelly do-no-gooders with down right silly names on the planet furthest from.

Vintage Photo Archives: Romba

Vintage Photo Archives: Romba 01/08/2004 07:14 PM
Romba was a good looking Ewok and he knew it. When compared to all his mates, he’s the only one who doesn’t look like a creepy pint-sized rag-wearing bear with a sharp stick, a fact that likely makes today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive popular with all the Ewok hotties. Maybe that’s why this handsome pint-sized rag-wearing bear with a sharp stick always had a smile on his face.

Vintage Photo Archives: Ugnaught

Vintage Photo Archives: Ugnaught 10/29/2003 02:20 AM
Believe it or not, the vintage Ugnaught action figure was not a peg warmer! Granted the ugly little dudes weren’t the first to fly off the shelves, but sell they still did. When Kenner’s Star Wars line was winding down, collectors were tripping over Endor Leias, and in some regions even Stormtrooper Lukes and Carbonite Hans, but the short guys with the make up cases were no where to be found… Granted, he was technically an army builder –even if it was an army of stunted unsightly pig guys with aprons and purses. Go to the Vintage Photo Archive to see what all the cross-dressing hype was about.

Vintage Photo Archives: Nikto

Vintage Photo Archives: Nikto 12/16/2003 01:56 AM
Despite how simplistic the vintage Nikto figure appears to be, it is one of the most faithful sculpts to be found in the Kenner line. As a matter of fact, save the yellow lines that were on the character’s pants, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive proves that the people at Kenner were not only very concerned with making top quality toys that best represented the film, they wanted to make toys worthy of the children that they made the toys for. There is little doubt that Kenner ‘really did care’ about more than the bottom line and it showed.

Vintage Photo Archives: Paploo

Vintage Photo Archives: Paploo 01/01/2004 01:03 AM
Along with his good buddy Teebo, Paploo here owned the ewok Village… at least according the Return Of the Jedi novel. Sadly, for whatever reason, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is represented as nothing g more than a nameless character in the film. Well, a nameless character who stole a speeder Bike and essentially gave the Rebel Alliance the ability to deaf the Evil Galactic Empire that is.

Vintage Photo Archives: Zuckuss

Vintage Photo Archives: Zuckuss 11/13/2003 01:59 AM
Most vintage collectors will argue to no end that Kenner's vintage Star Wars line was flawless, but even the most die-hard out there will agree that the toymaker did mess up once. The mistake in question deals partially with the Zuckuss action figure. It seems that the hard working people at Kenner had somehow mixed his and 4-LOM's names up. As a result, to vintage collectors, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive will always be Zuckuss.

Vintage Photo Archives: Warok

Vintage Photo Archives: Warok 01/12/2004 01:50 AM
One would figure that after seven Ewoks, Kenner would have finally been able to get it out of their system, but alas, as this figure proves nothing could be further from the truth. Mind you, one has to wonder what the point of adding Warok to the collection. For the most part, he is nothing more than a better made version of a figure that came out a few month’s earlier (Lumat). From that point of view however, it may be that today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was only the herald to the way of life Star Wars collectors would have to adapt to ten years later…

Vintage Photo Archives: Klaatu

Vintage Photo Archives: Klaatu 12/09/2003 02:41 AM
The vintage Klaatu figure may seem like nothing more than a plastic representation of one of the many thugs on the payroll of one Jabba The Hutt. To a vintage variation collector, however, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is evil... pure, unadulterated evil.

Vintage Photo Archives: Too-Onebee
(2-1B)

Vintage Photo Archives: Too-Onebee
(2-1B) 11/04/2003 02:01 AM
Sure the vintage 2-1B action figure was Johnny-on-the-spot whenever a farm boy needed to get some serious plastic surgery or a new bio-mechanic hand, but what has he done for the Rebellion lately? More than you know pal, more than you'll ever know! For instance, whom do you think the Rebels turn to on New Year's Eve for a designated driver? Who do you think shovels the walks on the Hoth base and scrubs the moss of the Ewok suspension bridges on the Forest moon of Endor? That's right, the good old medical droid, that's who. Today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive doesn't mind much though, since it keeps the Rebels off his precious collection of medical gurneys.

Vintage Photo Archives: The Emperor

Vintage Photo Archives: The Emperor 12/19/2003 11:31 AM
Before he was known as Darth Sidious, our boy went by simply The Emperor. What many people don’t realize though, is that this guy, who was once a simple senator known as Palpatine, had his motivations clearly spelled out to the [soon-to-be] Star Wars Generation before any of the films were even released. As a matter of fact, Sci-Fi fans who picked up the Star Wars: From The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker novel ‘written’ by George Lucas in 1976, were privy to the underlining plot of The Phantom Menace months before A New Hope was released. The book had a small prologue called The Journal Of The Whills, which for the most part is all about today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive. Facts are kooky.

Vintage Photo Archives: Amanaman

Vintage Photo Archives: Amanaman 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
Virtually unheard of in the vintage line, the Amanaman action figure is actually a little too large to be the correct scale. Nonetheless, with it’s ultra accurate sculpt and paint job, not to mention the staff ‘o heads, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive is one of the greatest achievements in the entire Kenner collection.

Vintage Photo Archives: Pruneface

Vintage Photo Archives: Pruneface 12/10/2003 02:16 AM
Generally speaking, vintage collectors disregard virtually everything the Expanded Universe has offered to the Star Wars community. Even though they still call him Pruneface instead of “Orrimaarko.”, all have to agree that the EU did answer the age old question that overshadows all others in the vintage community: ...Who’s this guy???... With it’s rather ambiguous card back photo, most collectors thought today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was based on one of the myriad characters from Jabba’s Palace who got a millisecond of screen time in Return Of The Jedi. As it turns out, he ended up being a rebel dude from the second act... who only got a millisecond of screen time in Return Of The Jedi.

Vintage Photo Archives: AT-AT Driver

Vintage Photo Archives: AT-AT Driver 10/28/2003 11:09 PM
The AT-AT Drivers really seemed to have it made. Not only did they have exceptionally well designed outfits to look cool whilst staying warm and toasty in their easy chairs, but they got to drive what is arguably the most incredible vehicle in the Star Wars universe. All other Stormtroopers looked up with envy to today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive with nothing but the highest respect, which is really weird since they are all the same dude… Goes to show, you can make a trillion clones from a single nefarious bounty hunter, but none of them are going to be too smart.

Vintage Photo Archives: Teebo

Vintage Photo Archives: Teebo 12/23/2003 01:32 AM
If ever there was a reason to read the Return Of The Jedi novel, it would be all the cool bits about Teebo (and his chum Paploo). Even though the film leads one to believe that this is a figure of a background character, nothing could be further from the truth. Granted, one would have to put aside their views on Ewoks all together to fully appreciate this portion of the book, they would find it hard justifying their discontent for these characters after doing so. In the case of today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive here, he was actually a very well respected member of the tribe and played a major part in our heroes’ fate. So stop reading this, and –uh-- read that.

Vintage Photo Archives: Yak Face

Vintage Photo Archives: Yak Face 01/23/2004 03:58 AM
Much like the Vinyl Cape Jawa and Blue Snaggletooth, Yak Face will always be a famous and sought after Star Wars collectible, both from die-hard collectors in the Star Wars community and outside as well. Though considered to be quite rare, eBay has proven to have them available in fairly decent quantities on a nearly daily basis. Nonetheless, it’s perceived to be unbelievably rare –which isn’t all together true- and therefore warrants higher than average prices. On a side note, with this post we finish the first part of our Vintage Photo Archive. Be sure to check out part two coming this summer to a galaxy near you…

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial Gunner

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial Gunner 01/19/2004 05:04 AM
Though not usually the topic of many conversations, the Imperial Gunner figure is sculpted after the soldiers who worked the weapons of the second death Star and not the first. Eagle-eyed star Wars fans will note that the guys operating the big laser in A new Hope wore large padded chest plates, where the ones in Return Of The Jedi, just like today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive, did their evil in non-restrictive black jumpsuits.

Vintage Photo Archives: Anakin Skywalker

Vintage Photo Archives: Anakin Skywalker 01/16/2004 11:05 AM
Unlike the myriad versions we get these days, the vintage line only had one Anakin Skywalker figure (excluding Darth Vader, natch). Still, this one figure was all that was needed, since the dude didn’t do much in the Classic Trilogy other than be dead and smile a lot…Thankfully, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive fearlessly brought both of those character traits across very well.

Vintage Photo Archives: A-Wing Pilot

Vintage Photo Archives: A-Wing Pilot 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
Along with Boba Fett, the A-Wing Pilot action figure was the only unaltered figure to move from the regular Kenner figure assortment into the Droids line. Granted, that line did have an A-wing for today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive to pilot, where the regular Kenner assortment did not…

Vintage Photo Archives: C-3PO (Removable
limbs)

Vintage Photo Archives: C-3PO (Removable
limbs) 11/11/2003 02:25 AM
Arguably, The Empire Strikes Back upped every characters ante, but none quite so much as the prissy protocol droid. That fact, coupled with a cool backpack and nifty ‘action’ feature made the vintage C-3PO (Removable limbs) action figure a sought after toy. Not only that, but retaining the vac-metal finish of the character’s original figure, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was really given a stage to show his quality; and it was golden.

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial
Dignitary

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial
Dignitary 01/09/2004 09:55 PM
The Imperial Dignitary is the living testament that the Emperor was an impartial employer. Obviously the dictator was hiring these dignitaries based soling on their resumes and not on their appearance. Then again, Palpatine has proven to be a man that loved theatrics in all their ‘Look at me, I’m compensating!!!’glory, so maybe he did hire today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive only because he fell out of the ugly tree…

Vintage Photo Archives: Nien Nunb

Vintage Photo Archives: Nien Nunb 12/11/2003 01:40 AM
Nien Nunb certainly was world-renowned for his keen fashion sense, and shortly after the battle of Endor went on to becoming the galaxy’s number one designer of humanoid male active and formal wear. Good thing too, since today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive couldn’t even fly a Corillian freighter through a Death Star service tunnel without ripping off a sensor dish…

Vintage Photo Archives: Chief Chirpa

Vintage Photo Archives: Chief Chirpa 12/08/2003 01:11 AM
The vintage Chief Chirpa figure, being a little less distinctive than his Ewok companion that shipped on the Return Of The Jedi 65 back card, served as the first example of Kenner’s ingenious new form of army building. Unlike other figures in the vintage line, today's addition to the Vintage Photo Archive sported a removable hood, and even though it seemed like nothing more than a little added detail, which, once additional Ewoks were added to the line, became a way of creating a huge army simply by switching the hoods and accessories. When all is said and done, that’s something 2048 possible combinations!

Vintage Photo Archives: ATST Driver

Vintage Photo Archives: ATST Driver 12/24/2003 02:56 AM
Funny thing about the image of Hasbro’s new Endor Han Solo in ATST Disguise in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider is that he’s wearing the full gear traditionally worn by the ATST Driver. Unlike Return Of The Jedi’s director Richard Marquand, who did have the time to dress up for his cowboy shots inside the lead ATST during the filming of the Battle of Endor sequence, our boy Han had a bleeding princess and the entire Rebel fleet being handed their astromech droids on his mind, so it’s not too likely he found the time to play dress up. That being said, had he the time, he’d probably look a lot like today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive.

Vintage Photo Archives: Gamorrean Guard

Vintage Photo Archives: Gamorrean Guard 12/04/2003 03:46 AM
It boggles the mind how accurate the vintage Gamorrean Guard really is. Even though this figure is a bit out of scale, if given a modern paint job it could easily fit in with the current line. A fact more or less proven when today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive here was (sort of) packed out as a new figure in the early Ninties… For the most part, the sculpt was retooled and used to produce the Friar Tuck figure from Kenner’s dismal Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves movie line.

Vintage Photo Archives: Rebel Commando

Vintage Photo Archives: Rebel Commando 12/03/2003 01:50 AM
Strange how Kenner considered it integral that the Star Wars line had two different Bespin Security Guards for better army building, yet some how figured that having only one Rebel Commando was acceptable for the Trilogy’s final ground battle. Whatever the toy maker’s reasons were, at least today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive had his trusted pal Prune Face and no less than eight Ewoks to help a pitiful little band defeat an entire legion of the Emperor’s best troops.

Vintage Photo Archives: Biker Scout

Vintage Photo Archives: Biker Scout 12/02/2003 03:03 AM
The vintage Biker Scout is the plastic testament of Lucasfilm’s faultless evolutionary character design. Even though the traditional Stormtrooper armour still stands as a cinematic icon, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive’s uniform, designed for the Endor sequences of Return Of The Jedi, did away with all the impracticalities of the original shell and replaced it with a uniform that could facilitate its wearer with the ability to effectively protect the interests of the Empire. Not only was it practical for mounted travel via speeder bikes (or any other form of transportation), it also offered the one thing the standard armour didn’t: Flexibility. Granted, the cold weather uniform offered the same, but who wants to fight rebels in a hot Ewok infested forest wearing thermal underwear?

Vintage Photo Archives: B-Wing Pilot

Vintage Photo Archives: B-Wing Pilot 12/26/2003 01:47 AM
Even though the vintage B-Wing Pilot is one of the more rudimentarily sculpted figures in the line, it does have the distinction of being the very first army-builder rebel pilot. Therefore, what today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive lacks in dazzle, it quickly makes up for in kitsch novelty, what with its ability to not only die nameless for the liberation of the galaxy, but to be doing it whilst hurdling towards the Death Star at break-neck speed in a great looking hot rod!

Vintage Photo Archives: Rancor Keeper

Vintage Photo Archives: Rancor Keeper 12/18/2003 02:17 AM
OK, really, what was Kenner thinking when they decided to make the Rancor Keeper. Lets see, a fat, bald, shirtless old white human with a stick; yup, sounds like a big draw for boys ages four and up, don’t it? Needless to say, this is likely the most notable blemish on the toymaker’s near flawless track record. Nonetheless, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive became the world’s quickest and longest lasting peg warmer. For that matter, it’s likely the toy responsible for the phrase.

Vintage Photo Archives: Admiral Ackbar

Vintage Photo Archives: Admiral Ackbar 11/18/2003 01:24 AM
In 1982, to many young Star Wars Aficionados, the vintage Admiral Ackbar action figure was the first glimpse at what the final film had in store for them. The card backs offering the Mon Calamari in exchange of a few small proof of purchases and a couple of dollars, also brought what everyone thought would be the title to the last chapter of the star Wars Saga, until the bearded dude who made it all up changed his mind. So as a Jedi’s ‘Revenge’ became his ‘Return’, today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive lead us all into the final battle of good vs. evil.

Vintage Photo Archives: Wicket W.
Warrick

Vintage Photo Archives: Wicket W.
Warrick 12/17/2003 02:43 AM
Not since the Yoda Mania of 1980 had the Star Wars Generation been more swelling with ‘cute factor’. That’s right, Wicket W. Warrick was more popular with the girls than a weekend long Felicity marathon, and why not, he was cute. Thankfully, he also played a huge part in the downfall of the Galactic Empire, so guys liked him too. Back in 1983 there was very little Ewok bashing, and for the most part everyone liked them (for those of you reading this who were around back then, it’s OK to admit that you like them too while you read this, no one has to know). Matter of fact, keeping that in perspective, isn’t there another ‘cute’ Star Wars character getting a hard time? today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive says “Yub yub, mesa like that guy and you should too.”

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial TIE
Fighter Pilot

Vintage Photo Archives: Imperial TIE
Fighter Pilot 11/17/2003 01:00 AM
It must have been a hard life for the Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot. Not only did today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive have to live without a name (or face for that matter) of his own, he had to haul butt in a fast moving ball with two huge targets mounted on its sides and try making it through a battle without the luxury of shields of any kind. On a plus note, he did get to blow up defending a giant space orb of evil that, by design, tends to be built specifically to be inevitably destroyed by upstart rebels...

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Trench Coat)

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (In
Trench Coat) 12/22/2003 02:09 AM
Props to Kenner for releasing the Han Solo (In Trench Coat) action figure a whole year after Return of The Jedi hit the theaters. Of course the toymaker could have profited more by releasing today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive in the film’s first wave, but with The Empire Strikes Back’s ambiguous ending, seeing the figure –even if it were blacked out—on a card back would have destroyed a lot of the film’s suspense. It’s a shame that Lucasfilm hadn’t thought of that before cutting and releasing a trailer for the film that shows the scoundrel fighting on Endor…

Vintage Photo Archives: Artoo- Detoo
(R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber

Vintage Photo Archives: Artoo- Detoo
(R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber 01/06/2004 02:04 AM
Inexplicably, Kenner opted to package Artoo- Detoo (R2-D2) With Pop-Up Lightsaber on a card depicting the diminutive droid after today’s addition to the Vintage Photo Archive was shot on Endor instead of an image of him on Jabba The Hutt’s sail barge, where he was saving the day once again.

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (Bespin
Outfit)

Vintage Photo Archives: Han Solo (Bespin
Outfit) 11/03/2003 02:11 AM
Talk about Essential Action figures. Even with the wrong weapon packed with it, the vintage Han Solo (Bespin Outfit) figure is easily the best rendition of the former spice smuggler. Not only is it completely proportionate –something this character’s figures have a hard time being-- it’s darn heroically sculpted. No matter what, this figure, added today to the Vintage Photo Archive, couldn’t have been made any better. Maybe that’s why Kenner had to throw extra gimmicks like material trench coats, big honking Carbonite slabs, and even *gasp!* the proper weapon with their follow up Hans…
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OTC Cloud Car Pilot And Lobot

OTC Cloud Car Pilot And Lobot 05/25/2004 10:20 AM
More carded pictures of new Original Trilogy Collection figures have surfaced, showcasing two new figures from the Cloud City themed wave: Cloud Car Pilot (OTC-19) and Lobot (OTC-20). Click on the thumbnails above for the new pics.

Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back 04/03/2005 09:53 PM

I know it's kind of pointless to review some of the most re/viewed movies in history, but I'm working my way through the original Star Wars trilogy on DVD and I haven't seen them in awhile, so I'm putting down some thoughts anyway.

Something that struck me while watching Empire is that every time I see a Star Wars film, I catch something I missed the previous 50 times. I generally chalk this up to my not paying close enough attention or forgetting that I actually caught it the last time around**. But I also think, begrudgingly, that Lucas is a little smarter than I give him credit for and the first three movies are more complex than they seem.

The novel thing this time around for me occurred during Luke and Vader's first meeting in Cloud City. I never noticed that Vader isn't trying to turn Luke to the Dark Side to join him and the Emperor. He wants Luke to help him overthrow the Emperor and they'll rule as father and son. And then that sets up all sorts of weird shifting alliances and intrigue between the three of them...the Emperor is trying to play Vader and Luke off of each other, Vader is trying to keep his true goal a secret from the Emperor and might have to kill Luke to do so, and Luke's trying to fend off both of them and keep his own secrets (Yoda, his sister). I mean, it's not The Godfather, but it's not bad.

** This happens to me all the time, especially with shows like Law & Order. I can't remember a single episode from start to finish, which means I can watch them over and over again and always be surprised about what happens at the end.

(Rating: 95/100)

POTF2 European Photo Archive: Empire
Large Photo Cards

POTF2 European Photo Archive: Empire
Large Photo Cards 05/07/2004 03:24 AM
The POTF2 European Photo Archive update finishes today with the third and last assortment of Large Photo Cards: Snowtrooper, Tarkin, Emperor's Royal Guard and Weequay. It makes a total of 9 Large Photo Cards. Due to their specific design that is very different from the American card with slide, many collectors are still today looking for them.

The Former Empire Strikes Back

The Former Empire Strikes Back 02/19/2004 07:35 PM
This is just the latest evidence that search engines are revving up for a battle in 2004 – and the reigning champion Google is going to have to fight to keep ...

POTF2 European Photo Archive: SOTE
Figures

POTF2 European Photo Archive: SOTE
Figures 04/15/2004 02:31 AM
The POTF2 European Photo Archive update presents today the Shadows Of The Empire European cards. When American cards were purple, European ones kept the red color and added a hologram sticker. Princess Leia Organa in Boushh Disguise did not belong to this wave but was produced the following year on a green card. So Prince Xizor, Luke Skywalker (in Imperial Guard Disguise), Chewbacca (in Bounty Hunter Disguise) and Dash Rendar arrived for a short time in a few countries (the UK, Germany but not France) which make them relatively difficult to find today.

Star Wars Battlefront Figures?

Star Wars Battlefront Figures? 06/09/2004 10:58 AM
A new image of what looks to be a custom carded Scout Trooper has shown up in our forums today. It seems that this figure will be available exclusively with the Star Wars Battlefront game. Looks like there is a new weapon included in with the figure, in order to match his appearance in the game. Thanks to Vader_Fett for the news, which came from starwars-force.com

Star Wars: Empire Shuffles Issues Around

Star Wars: Empire Shuffles Issues Around 11/06/2003 12:21 PM
Dark Horse's comic book publishing schedule has been pretty erratic lately, with issues shipping late and storylines interrupted. Editor Randy Stradley explains things a bit, and reveals the latest shuffling of issues for the Empire title, and what fans can expect in the coming months. I think the new publishing order is shown above, but who knows?

Joe Corroney Draws Star Wars:
Empire

Joe Corroney Draws Star Wars:
Empire 09/04/2004 12:55 AM
He's not only illustrated a series of sketch art cards for Topps' Clone Wars and Heritage sets, the fan-favorite HoloNet News and Star Wars Insider column, but now Joe Corroney will have another dream come true as he steps in to take over the art chores on Star Wars: Empire #25. More on this issue later this month, but if you'd like to learn more about this busy artist, look no further than our recent Corroney on Comics feature.

Star Wars Episode III : Birth Of The
Empire

Star Wars Episode III : Birth Of The
Empire 05/19/2004 04:19 PM

eBay Today: The Empire Strikes Back
Sketchbook

eBay Today: The Empire Strikes Back
Sketchbook 12/02/2003 12:27 AM
Appreciating the artistic contributions of Joe Johnston.

Photo Archives: Clone Wars Animated
Figures

Photo Archives: Clone Wars Animated
Figures 12/24/2003 04:50 PM
Our Photo Archives gets updated today with the first wave of the Target-exclusive Clone Wars Animated figures, based on the character's appearance in the micro-series. Featuring Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Asajj Ventress, these Target-exclusive figures come with lightsabers and display bases.

Marvel Comics Gallery Update: The
Empire Strikes Back Weekly

Marvel Comics Gallery Update: The
Empire Strikes Back Weekly 04/21/2004 10:24 PM
Tonight we get another step closer to completing our Marvel Comics Cover Gallery, courtesy of Jason Todoroff. Jason provides a few more scans to the Marvel UK The Empire Strikes Back Weekly series, which adapted the US series, often with new covers.

Photo Archives: Vintage OTC Large Size
Action Figures

Photo Archives: Vintage OTC Large Size
Action Figures 09/08/2004 01:22 AM
Our Photo Archives updates today with the Large Size Action Figures in the Original Trilogy Collection. Taking a cue from their Vintage counterparts, these figures recreate the classic packaging design, but the figures are all-new sculpts with extra articulation and attention to detail. Presented in order of appearance on film: Stormtrooper, Luke Skywalker, and Boba Fett are vastly improved over their earlier incarnations.

Great Star Wars photo remix

Great Star Wars photo remix 02/13/2004 01:18 PM
I'm greatly amused by this remixed, Star Wars-themed photo of an iced-over freezer. 160k JPEG Link (Thanks, Neils!)

European Photo Archive: Greedo, Ponda
Baba and Death Star Gunner

European Photo Archive: Greedo, Ponda
Baba and Death Star Gunner 04/30/2004 04:46 AM
Today's POTF2 European Photo Archive update accelerates with the three new figures of the Galactic assortment of 1998: Greedo, Ponda Baba and the Death Star Gunner. Hasbro Europe was using old material since these 3 figures were already released in the USA two years ago.

Photo Archives: Target Star Wars
GiftCard

Photo Archives: Target Star Wars
GiftCard 04/06/2005 09:42 AM
Here's another Photo Archives update from Target's exclusive Revenge of the Sith toys. While technically not a toy, this is sure fun to play with! Just press the button on the Target Star Wars GiftCard, and you can hear Darth Vader's distinctive breathing, as the Sith Lord's lightsaber ignites!

Photo Archives: Star Wars:
Battlefront Scout Trooper

Photo Archives: Star Wars:
Battlefront Scout Trooper 09/15/2004 01:35 PM
Our Photo Archives prepares for war with the addition of the Star Wars: Battlefront promotional figure of the Scout Trooper. This is the same figure released previously, but now he's armed with a BlasTech DLT-20A Laser Rifle and ready to join the fight!

POTF2 Photo Archives Update: Expanded
Universe - Art Of Star Wars

POTF2 Photo Archives Update: Expanded
Universe - Art Of Star Wars 06/13/2004 01:11 AM
Today's Power of the Force 2 Photo Archives update features a trio of vehicles inspired by the illustrations found in the Art of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi Sketchbook by Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston. While these designs were not used in the film, the Airspeeder, Cloud Car, and Speeder Bike (and their exclusive pilots) were the first items to feature the Expanded Universe logo.

"Geek Nirvana: Star Trek's Federation vs
Star Wars' Empire By the Numbers"

"Geek Nirvana: Star Trek's Federation vs
Star Wars' Empire By the Numbers" 09/19/2004 09:35 AM

Star Wars: Clone Wars Fine Art Giclèe
Print

Star Wars: Clone Wars Fine Art Giclèe
Print 05/09/2004 01:43 AM
The first authorized, limited edition art from the animated micro-series Star Wars: Clone Wars entitled "Heroes and Villains" will soon be available from Acme Archives. Click on the thumbnail above for more details.

FLASH: 'Star Wars: Episode III Revenge
of the Sith' is full title of final Star
Wars film

FLASH: 'Star Wars: Episode III Revenge
of the Sith' is full title of final Star
Wars film 07/25/2004 07:40 PM
Here's the Lucasfilm press release

starwars.com/episode-iii/bts/production/news20040724.html
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DVD Commemorative Action Figures

DVD Commemorative Action Figures 09/21/2004 12:48 PM
Did you miss the commemorative DVD action figure sets this morning at Wal-Mart? Or maybe you bought the DVD set elsewhere? Well have no fear because now you can order these figures online from the comfort of your office chair or home! Rebelscum reader Enrico Leano wrote in to give us all the heads up that these sets are now available at Wal-Mart.com for $9.96 each!

Finally Answered: Star Trek vs. Star
Wars

Finally Answered: Star Trek vs. Star
Wars 09/17/2004 05:45 PM
Gee k Nirvana: Star Trek's Federation vs Star Wars' Empire By the Numbers

Because we know the debate rages on......

Now if we could only resolve Kirk vs. Picard for once and all.
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Napoleon Dyanamite action figures on the
way

Napoleon Dyanamite action figures on the
way 04/15/2005 09:01 PM
Xeni Jardin: Torn from the vaunted html pages of The Hollywood Reporter:

Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising and McFarlane Toys announced a new licensing agreement to develop a line of action figures based on characters from the hit movie "Napoleon Dynamite." The toy line, which will hit store shelves in the fall, will feature characters Napoleon, Pedro and Kip. "Napoleon Dynamite and action figure may seem like an oxymoron, but McFarlane Toys has the appreciation and understanding of this character and the film to create some truly fun and highly appealing toys," said Peter Byrne, executive vp licensing at Fox Licensing & Merchandising.

Link (Thanks, Mara!)

Clone Wars Animated Figures

Clone Wars Animated Figures 10/29/2003 12:31 PM
Hasbro unveils the first wave of Clone Wars animated figures today, with Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, and Asajj Ventress. This series will be available exclusively at Target stores in 2004, and we're informed that a second series is in the works, featuring Count Dooku, Durge, Yoda, and a Clone Trooper. Click on the thumbnails for more details.

New Animated Clone Wars Figures

New Animated Clone Wars Figures 12/09/2003 03:46 PM
Hasbro updates today with news on the second wave of animated action figures from the Clone Wars. This wave consists of a Clone Trooper, Count Dooku, Durge, and Master Yoda. Look for these to hit exclusively at Target stores in spring 2004, just in time for season 2 of the Micro-Series.

Sponsorship Announcement: Legends Action
Figures

Sponsorship Announcement: Legends Action
Figures 06/17/2005 03:30 PM
500th Edition Vader and the third wave of ROTS Deluxe figures are in! Follow this link for these and many other great toys. As always, all prices are in Canadian dollars!

Vintage Photo Archives: Lobot

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