Monthly Archives: December 2017

Rolling Stone has posted a very interesting artcile about how The Last Jedi is an evolution of Star Wars and not a revolution of it.You’ll have to read the full article for complete understading of the point attempting to be made. Agree or disagree with the premise, it brings up interesting points on why many classic Star Wars fans aren’t biting when it comes to this new film.

We have our last Visual Guide update for the year, featuring Poe’s Boosted X-wing Fighter from the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] line. Just in time for the new year (and hopefully new product), this update very nearly completes our Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Visual Guide, with just one more item to go. Click below to have a look at this guide, and click here if you want to check out our full review of this set.

Just in time for the end of the year, check out the Brian’s Toys Newsletter for some cool stuff on the docket this week:

• Up to 20% off select items until Jan. 8th
• Recently added upgraded vintage Star Wars items
• Newly added AFA items
• Several new eBay auctions

Click through for the full Newsletter!

It’s our last review of 2017! The “Rogue One” 12-Inch Figure six-pack has some neat figures in it, but it feels more repetitious than anything else. It’s also the only way you can get K-2SO. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

JTA sponsor Empire Toy Shop has a weekend sale going on now with this $99.95 deal on Wave 13 of The Black Series, and more discounted Star Wars on their site! Check it out HERE!

It looks like we get to look forward to a bit more John Williams with the announcement that he will be writing the theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Variety has the exclusive.

The highly sought-after Scarif Stormtrooper (that isn’t even a carry-forward figure in The Vintage Collection yet) was supposedly in stock a couple of days ago. But now Walmart is sending out emails explaining that your order has been canceled because of no stock. What’s more, when The Black Series [Phase III] line goes mainstream (soon) the Scarif Trooper isn’t even one of the figures part of the assortment that online retailers can order. What gives? Hasbro: GET THIS FIGURE OUT AGAIN…. and in GREATER NUMBERS!

Hasbro also re-released the Y-wing Scout Bomber in the Rogue One toy line. Let’s check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

I still cannot believe all of the deals at Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store. One standout item, the Y-wing Scout Bomber is only $7 and change; an item that retailed for $24.99. There are many other fantastic deals as well. It’s worth checking out!

Ezra Bridger’s Speeder is our latest Visual Guide update from the Rogue One line. Click below for our full guide page. Make sure to also stop by and read our full review.

Now that we have all had some time to digest The Last Jedi, let us know how you rank the current Star Wars films. Please stick to the current eight (8) episodic films and the standalone film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. (That means your ranking should include no more than nine films.)

Why did Hasbro re-release Ezra Bridger’s Speeder when there are so many other Rebels products to get to in the toy line? This re-released Rogue One line Class I vehicle is decent, but redundant. Let’s check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Big Bad Toy Store has there end-of-the-year newsletter up. Click through for details!

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We’re adding the Assault Walker to our Rogue One Visual Guide tonight. Click below to have a look at our full Visual Guide. We also have a full review of this set right here.

We posted this yesterday morning on our Facebook page, but in case you missed the news, actor Alfie Curtis, who played Cornelius Evazan in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, died at age 87. Fox News has the full story.

Wow! ROSS discount chain stores are finally blowing out their current Star Wars stock! We have received multiple reports on these markdowns. The AT-ACT is $29.99. The Walmart AT-ST is $21.99. And the super successful TBS6 [P3] FO Special Forces TIE Fighter is $24.99. Get there before they’re gone! Special thanks to friends Josh and Frank for the images and alerts!

If you still need the Walmart Exclusive The Black Series 3.75″ Scarif Stormtrooper Squad Leader, now is the time to grab it! Unfortunately, it is not on rollback like  some of the others.

Why did Hasbro re-release the Assault Walker in the Rogue One line? We don’t know either. Let’s check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Today’s Visual Guide update features a look at the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter. Click below to check out the guide page, and click here to have a look at our full review of this Walmart exclusive vehicle.

An image on the web has leaked which gives us our first look at some of the cast from Solo: A Star Wars Story. Comicbookmovie.com has full details.

UPDATE: It looks to be “FAKE NEWS” now according to Bleeding Cool. But we have heard reports that Disney is asking sites to take down the artwork. So, it looks like no one knows for sure at this point.

The Disney lawyers must be leaning hard on Mark Hamill. (Or, that’s what I like to pretend in my head when an actor who formally talked trash about a Disney Star Wars film suddenly has a change of heart.) USA Today posts and update to Mark Hamill’s recent revelations.

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The Rey (Starkiller Base) Vs. Kylo Ren/Poe Dameron Vs. First Order TIE Fighter Pilot/Finn (Takodana) Vs. FN-2199 Toys R Us exclusive six-pack is another perplexing release. See why this Rogue One exclusive doesn’t make too much sense in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

With the relative success and accolades the BB-8 2-In-1 Mega Playset has attained, it would make sense if Hasbro continued a playset type of product with a pack-in figure, wouldn’t it? We hope to see them take advantage of the playset market more consistently and see them keep it in the $129.99 to $149.99 range. It goes without saying that a new Star Wars film is the best time to do that sort of thing.

Is 8 the new 12 when it comes to the return of The Vintage Collection? From what we’re hearing, this could be a strong possiblility.

Need more Yoda in your life? Check out the preview of the Legendary Scale Yoda, part of their 12 Days of Sideshow announcements. 

Get 40%-60% off at Shop Disney’s end of year sale!

Let’s finish up the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] category (for now) with the First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter which is a Walmart exclusive. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Enjoy a Visual Guide Merry Christmas with the Disney Droid Factory R3-H17!

Merry Christmas! Let’s look at Disney Parks’ R3-H17 Droid Factory astromech droid. It is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Jedi Temple Archives wishes all of our readers a very Merry Christmas. We are so thankful for all of you and that you decide to spend your valuable time here to check out our content. We may not always see eye to eye on things, but we appreciate and respect your input on our site. We love the engagement you bring. May you have a wonderfully healthy and happy holiday and a fantastic 2018. We couldn’t do this without you.

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Our detectives have been able to find The Black Series [Phase III] 6" Grand Moff Tarkin listed on Amazon.

Some new images have surfaced of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ Rey (Island Journey) in case you haven’t seen them yet. Special thanks to rivesjunctionite for the heads up!

Let’s check out Poe’s Boosted X-wing Fighter. Did you know it’s different than the first version besides the Force Link technology? Learn more about this Toys R Us exclusive in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

This post is your FINAL REMINDER to participate in all 12 contests which are part of our 12 DAYS OF JTA before they all close. Thank you for the tremendous response already. We cannot wait until we announce the winners. But you only have 24 hours left from the moment this article posts to finish them up. So do it while you can! All 12 contests can be found HERE!

Our next Visual Guide update features the Toys R Us exclusive TIE Striker from the Rogue One line. Click below for the full guide page. This was also today’s featured review. Click here for our full review.

After some digging, I was able to find some Amazon pages for some upcoming The Black Series 6″ Figures. I was also able to find the Amazon pages for the upcoming Solo 6″ figures which include 2 actual names. So without further ado, here are the pages in case you wish to add them to your lists: DJ (Canto Bight), Clone Captain Rex, 4-LOM, (and others which JTA cannot post now). Unfortunately, I couldn’t find working links to Rey (Island Journey) or Grand Moff Tarkin, but we’ll keep you updated!

You know the regualr version from the Rogue One line, but are you aware of the TIE Striker Toys R Us exclusive version with unique Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot? Learn more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 12! This is the last contest day! Click through to enter!

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Found! The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] figures has been found in Canada! JTA reader Argyris A. sends us some quick pics to share with the rest of our readers. The “photo realistic” technology came out better than expected. We thank him for sending these pictures along!

Our Hot Toys Visual Guide gets an update tonight with the addition of the Sixth Scale K-2SO. Click below to check out the full Visual Guide.

Just in time for the holiday season, Here’s the latest Brian’s Toys newsletter jam-packed with items new and vintage!

• Save big with our Christmas sale
• First Order stormtrooper executioner helmets by Anovos
• Just listed clone trooper and Darth Maul figures
• Master replica helmets and busts
• Black series action figures
• Loose and carded AFA graded figures
• Ungraded vehicles, playsets, and 12 inch figures
• A selection of no reserve eBay auctions

Click through for the full Newsletter!

The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures have begun to hit eBay. If you want to lose your shirt, then feel free to bid!

If you’ve been waiting on purchasing The Black Series [Phase III] Tusken Raider figure, you may want to hop on that soon. Hasbro has discontinued production on this figure, and the solid case packs have been canceled! Readers of ours are also receiving cancellation notices on their pre-orders.

Forbes is claiming that ‘The Last Jedi’ grosses are collapsing with the worst daily holds of all nine Star Wars movies. In North America, daily holds for the Rian Johnson-directed flick have been significantly worse than those experienced by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Oh man. This is priceless folks. The man who played Luke Skywalker says exactly what I feel. He even refers to the Disney Star Wars version of Luke Skywalker as “Jake Skywalker.” Affirmation (from those who matter) is a beautiful thing.

IMPORTANT! We are getting a fantastic response from our readers for the 12 DAYS OF JTA contest. However, we are getting many more comments than we are “entries.” PLEASE BE SURE that you’re filling out the Rafflecopter form IN EVERY CONTEST DAY in addition to whatever the daily task is (an example of what you need to fill out is pictured below). If you see a “check mark” visible (also seen below), you have completed the Rafflecopter portion of the task. Also be sure you’re using a valid email address as it’s the only way we will be able to contact you if you win. If you’re concerned that you may not have filled out all of the daily forms, please CLICK HERE to catch up on all of the contests! THANK YOU AGAIN for your participation. We hope you’re having fun! There is limited time left to complete the previous contests, and we only have one more contest remaining for tomorrow. Good luck to all of our readers!

The First Order Snowspeeder was repacked into the Rogue One line for reasons unknown. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 11! Click through to enter!

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Get the latest pre-orders and new arrivals in Big Bad Toy Store’s latest newsletter…

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Topps Star Wars The Last Jedi Series 1 just released on December 20th, and today they are sending out solicitations Series 2. Click below to have a look at the full solicitation for this series, due to ship June 2018.   

Toys R Us has staved off collapse after creditors backed a rescue plan for the UK retailer. It follows last-minute negotiations with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to secure a £9.8m injection into the company’s pension fund. (more….)

We’re finishing up our look at vehicles from the Rebels toy line. Our last one is Obi-Wan’s Jedi Starfighter. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 10! Click through to enter!

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Nonstop Star Wars is never a good thing. We have been saying this since 2015. It seems to have ramifications now. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a hit, but the Force may not be as strong for Disney when it comes to merchandise sales this year. Panjiva, a data company that tracks the giant shipping containers that arrive at U.S. ports, says 6,587 of them with Star Wars gear were shipped in the seven months leading up to The Last Jedi, but that’s down 47 percent from the seven months leading to Rogue One in 2016 and off 56 percent from the same time period ahead of The Force Awakens in 2015. The Hollywood Reporter has the full story. (more….)

Our Visual Guide update tonight features Boba Fett’s Slave I from the Star Wars Rebels line. Click below to have a look at the full guide page. Click here to have a look at our review for this vehicle.

If you haven’t grabbed this set yet, you should now! The Rathtar & Bala-Tik Force Link set is only $7.74 with free prime shipping (or One-Day shipping if you buy enough). Definitely worth the price!

The pre-order page is now live for the Hot Toys Leia Organa Sixth Scale figure. Click here for details!

JTA affiliate Entertainment Earth has reduced over 1000 items for a one week Winter Clearance Sale. See what they have before it’s all gone! Of note, the EE exclusive Astromech Droid set os only $28.50!

If you haven’t been checking regularly on your own, you might want to check out Hasbro Toy Shop’s eBay store. We have noticed many more markdowns on items and recently released products are already reduced. It may be worth your while to check it all out.

Hasbro has banged out quite a few exclusives this year in The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ line across MANY retailers. We have been fervently keeping up with all of them as of the beginning of December, JTA is the only fan site on the web where you can find them all archived. Click the banner below if you need to catch up on any you might have missed. And thank you for your continued support of our Research Droids Reviews and Visual Guides. We do this for all of you.

Hey! Check it out. BestBuy.com has The Black Series [Phase III] Luke Skywalker Centerpiece figure marked down to $19.99. Special thanks to friend Steve U. for the alert! In case you didn’t know, we love these sets. Check out our RDR here to see if this might be for you!

This brisk pace could affect DIS, MAT, HAS, JAKK. Finally! Kimberly Chin from Business Insider has written an article on how the frequency of the Disney Star Wars films (in addition to other factors) may not be ideal for the licensees trying to make money from the merchandise of these blockbuster films. Business Insider has put together a great article which develops excellent points including (1) Disney’s stock was flat even after its latest “Star Wars” flick reported a great box office weekend. (2) Movie sales may not translate into consumer product sales, according to Jefferies Analyst Stephanie Wissink. (3) The frequency of “Star Wars” movie releases may challenge merchandise sales for each movie. This article is worth checking out. It has been a topic we have discussed at length right here at Jedi Temple Archives. Now here it from the people who understand this professionally.

Hot Toys has announced on Facebook their new The Last Jedi Leia Organa Sixth-Scale Figure. Take a look at the new preview gallery here.

We’re continuing to look at some vehicles from the Rebels toy line. Next up is Boba Fett’s Slave I. What a micro monstrosity it is! Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 9! Click through to enter!

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Gamestop.com is having a Buy One Get One 50% off deal and you can order the new Forces Of Destiny Platinum Edition Princess Leia on sale for only $43 (or Roaring Chewbacca for only $23) or get two of them for $65! Better yet, you can mix and match with Pops! and a TON of other Star Wars collectibles. Supreme Leader Snoke (Throne) is $31.99. 

EmpireToyShop.com has FREE SHIPPING using code “jeditemple” on orders $29 and up! They’ve got new SHFiguarts Last Jedi figures, the new Bandai Perfect Scale Millenium Falcon Model Kit w/ LED lights, Ronin Jango Fett, Vintage Series Marvel Legends and more hot items.Head on over to check out everything they’ve got in stock!

What a deal! Hopefully, you took advantage of our alert earlier today. I also took advantage of the wonderful TARGET Cartwheel Deal today to reduce the BB-8 2-In-1 Mega Playset for a mere $69.99. If you need to understand better why this is such a deal, please check out our take on it in our Research Droids Reviews.

Here’s the last of the Target exclusive vehicles from the Rebels line, The Inquisitor’s TIE Advanced Prototype. Click below for our Visual Guide page. Be sure to also check out our full review of this set right here.

I have a lot to say about The Last Jedi. Click the banner below to read JTA’s review of Episode VIII. BEWARE: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS FOR THE LAST JEDI.

Holy beep! Get the BB-8 2-In-1 Mega Playset for only $69.99 TODAY ONLY through your TARGET cartwheel app. Apparently this is an in-store only deal, but you can save this deal to your “digital” wallet until you get to the store. Check it out! Special thanks to JTA reader JPW for the alert!

Amazon has also listed a new Two-Packs set of Captain Phasma and Finn (First Order Disguise) Force Link figures. Check it out!

In case you didn’t know, pre-orders for new products are imminent. Amazon has prepared for this event as they’ve listed three new figures in the Star Wars [The Last Jedi] Force Link collection. Check out Emperor Palpatine, C’ai Threnalli and First Order Flametrooper. (Wouldn’t a First Order Snowtrooper have made the most sense ?)

We’re continuing to look at some vehicles from the Rebels toy line. Next up is Anakin’s Jedi Starfighter. Check it out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 8! Click through to enter!

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Up next for our Visual Guide update is the Rebels The Phantom Attack Shuttle Target exclusive. Click below to check out our full guide page. Make sure to also stop by and read our review.

JTA Reader and Friend Charlie shared this image from his local Target of a Cassian figure stuffed in where the Praetorian Guard should be. This should’ve been an obvious move. There are 8 Praetorian Guards in the movie surrounding Snoke and we have yet to get all “versions” of the P-Guard. They should have definitely foreseen that this would be an army builder (or at least an army of 8) and a Praetorian single or two pack would’ve been a smart decision in my opinion. Would you buy a two pack of Praetorian Guards?

UPDATE: Another example, same set, different store (Walmart). Is this happening near you?

Here we go. Something that was created with the intention to entertain has become a real-world political issue as claims that the Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score is “FAKE NEWS.” MovieWeb.com has written an article which seemingly tries to disparage the raw score and implies that internet trolls are responsible for the film’s poor audience scoring. They develop this more in the article, however. Your thoughts in the comments, please! The politics need to stop on both sides. This is fantasy, folks. Maybe we should stop trying to force real-world issues into fantasy. That might be a start!

It’s now time to check out the final TARGET exclusive from the Rebels line, The Phantom Attack Shuttle, which also includes Kanan Jarrus. Find out more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 7! Click through to enter!

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Amazon.com has quite a few deals across the board on Star Wars right now, including many markdowns on The Black Series figures. There’s too many to list, so browse them for yourself! Thanks for the tips from our readers!

It’s now time to check out the TARGET exclusive The Inquisitor’s TIE Advanced Prototype set from the Rebels line. Discover how cool it is in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 6! Click through to enter!

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Check out the Target exclusive AT-DP & Driver set from Rebels, tonight’s Visual Guide Update. Click below to have a look at the full guide page. Click here to check out the review.

Check out the latest Brian’s Toys newsletter, including:

• Rey’s Quarterstaff by Anovos
• Jango Fett mini bust by Gentle Giant
• Recently added vehicles, playsets, and more
• A variety of carded items
• Several eBay auctions ending soon

Click through for the full Newsletter!

The Walmart exclusive Kylo Ren (Throne Room) figure is finally IN STOCK!! Thanks to all who wrote in to let us know!

You probably never found the TARGET exclusive AT-DP & Driver set from the Rebels line at TARGET. Amazon ended up unloading most of them about ten months after their intended release. Discover how cool it is in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 5! Click through to enter!

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To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, New Zealand Mint have produced three, fine silver coins featuring key characters. These are strictly limited edition coins, with only 10,000 available worldwide for each design. Which one will you choose? Maybe all three? But make sure you order your memento today before they are all gone! Click through for more details!

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We’re adding another repacked Mission Series set from the Star Wars Rebels line to our Visual Guides. Click below to check out the Darth Sidious/Yoda (MS04) set. You can also check out a full review of this set right here.

In an interesting turn of events, Rotten Tomatoes reveals their audience scoring of The Last Jedi. It paled in comparison to the “paid off” critics reviews. (I AM KIDDING ABOUT THE “PAID OFF” THING!). Check it out for yourself!

I feel relieved. I feel entertained. I feel tranquil. And I feel vindicated. I got through this film WITHOUT any spoilers getting revealed, and I managed to watch the movie without any influence or preconceived notions. (more….)

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We are continuing catching up on filling some holes from the Rebels toy line. Let’s continue with the Darth Sidious/Yoda Mission Series two-pack. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 4! Click through to enter!

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The Last Jedi officially opens on December 15th, but most hardcore fans around the world are seeing it on the many earlier screenings as we speak, and for the USA, tonight. If you are itching to discuss what you’ve seen then this is the page for you! We will be bringing you a full review of the movie in a few days (once we’ve had time to fully digest it after a few more viewings) to discuss the technical and analytical aspects of the film, but use this article to release your energy and excitement for the film. Feel free to discuss ANYTHING you want about it! Post your thoughts, comments, reviews, and every spoiler-ridden comment you’ve been dying to scream out from the top of your lungs. Just please keep the discussion friendly and don’t attack others for their views! This is a spoiler-full safe zone! Team JTA is watching the movie RIGHT NOW, but you don’t have to wait for us to get started with the fun!

Warning: Expect every last spoiler from The Last Jedi to be revealed here. You’ve been forewarned!

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Sideshow Collectibles has announced today that Kylo Ren will be the next piece in their well done Life-Size Bust line!

It’s time to fill some holes in our Star Wars Rebels Visual Guide. We’re adding the Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader (MS03) Mission Series. Click below for the full Visual Guide, and click here for our full review.

It’s official! Disney is set to buy 21st Century Fox in a deal worth more than $52 billion! CNBC.com has the full story!

We are swiftly shifting gears by playing “catch up” in the Rebels toy line category. Because The Last Jedi opens tomorrow and because there will be a lot of chatter on that instead, we thought it would be a great time to hit some older toys we missed from the Rebels line. Let’s begin with the Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader Mission Series two-pack. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 3! Click through to enter!

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JTA sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has posted their latest newsletter. Click through for the full details…

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We’re gearing up for the premiere of The Last Jedi with the addition of the sixth scale Hot Toys Executioner Trooper (MMS428) to our Visual Guides. Click below for the full guide page.

Check out this stunning Star Wars light show with a Star Wars theme. This is located in San Antonio Texas and we appreciate JTA reader and friend Martin M. for sharing it with us. Local website mySanAntonio.com has the full story!

Following the release of the FunkoPop! Red Stormtrooper this September, Target is launching only-at-Target Star Wars Funko item: The Funko Pop holographic Kylo Ren. Starting January 5, 2018, you can nab the Target-exclusive Funko Pop! holographic Kylo Ren figure on its own or in an exclusive bundle that includes special-edition t-shirt. But act fast—they’ll only be available on Target.com, while supplies last. Read more about this exclusive release on TARGET’s Bullseye View!

We’re only hours from seeing Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi in theaters. Be sure to catch up on all the latest Hasbro action figures, playsets and vehicles from Hasbro’s Star Wars [The Last Jedi] toy line in our Research Droids Reviews. We have all the latest products fully archived and reviewed for your perusal and feedback.

HURRY! Jaina Solo (Legends) is IN STOCK! Get 20% with promo code HTSSAVE20.

If you love Rey, then you’re going to love the Rey Premium Format Figure. But just make sure you get the Sideshow Exclusive version with the incredibly cool extra accessory. See why this figure stands out in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 2! Click through to enter!

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If you’re looking to army-build 3.75″ First Order Stormtrooper Executioners, JTA readers have found a pretty cool auciton on eBay which may benefit you. Check it out!

Next up for Wave 14 from The Black Series [Phase III] is Supreme Leader Snoke (54). Click below to check out this Visual Guide addition. We also have a full review of this figure right here.

WARNING! SPOILERS APPLY! I refuse to read anything about The Last Jedi until after I see it in theaters this Thursday, but some of the review headlines coming out are pretty humorous. There are a ton of positive opinions out there, but then there are others like this one from the National Review that are fed up with the Sequel Trilogy and have referred to this film as a”tone deaf mess.” It will be interesting after Thursday night, folks! Read through at your OWN RISK!

The basic version of Supreme Leade Snoke is very boring. See why you don’t need it in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Welcome to the 12 Days Of JTA Contest: Day 1! Click through to enter!

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That’s right! If you haven’t yet, I recommend grabbing Supreme Leader Snoke and Resistance Tech Rose 6″ for $15.99 from Amazon with free One Day shipping on orders over $35! If you have them pre-ordered, they’re already adjusted to that low price in your order. 

Get ready! 12 DAYS OF JTA starts at midnight. Click through for a brief summary of what you can expect!

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We’re adding some new The Black Series [Phase III] 6-Inch figures to our Visual Guides, starting with Resistance Tech Rose (55). Click below to have a look. You can also check out our full review of this figure right here.

It’s time to order the gorgeous Luke Skywalker (Deluxe Edition) sixth scale figure from Hot Toys. Click here for the pre-order page! You can also order the regular edition right here. 

The 6″ version of Resistance Tech Rose turned out better than expected, but she still doesn’t look better than the 5POA version (sigh). Find out why you shouldn’t overlook her however in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

This year New Zealand Mint has been sharing their “12 days” of Christmas offers with all their customers. And luckily for all Star Wars fans, it has included some great offers on their amazing Star Wars coins. The last offer is for their Star Wars: The Force Awakens coins – and is available for one day only. To take advantage just go here and place your order. Easy.

Each Star Wars coin is truly a special work of art – incorporating quality craftsmanship and materials. All coins are individually presented in Star Wars branded and stylized packaging, making them ideal gifts for any Star Wars fan – or just a treat for yourself! And the good news is that New Zealand Mint offers shipping worldwide. Depending on your purchase volume you may even qualify for free shipping.

So don’t delay, go here to see this special offer for yourself!

Oh the things you can do with a simple sound clip! This just really cracked me up so I thought I would share it with all the Porg lovers in the galaxy. Thanks to JTA friend Charlie for making me laugh with this one. Come on in and take a Squeak!

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So, the premiere of The Last Jedi happened. As you might expect, the praise for the film is off of the charts. Hopefully the same people who praised The Force Awakens are not also praising this film. EW.com has a nice wrap-up of what transpired, but head to that article at your own risk. In fact, from here on out, avoid any articles here or anywhere else about the film until it releases. Official reviews launch soon, so be prepared for more spoilers to leak out.

The Supreme Leader Snoke pack-in figure from the BB-8 2-In-1 Mega Playset that people are paying lots of money for on eBay is IN STOCK once again from tunghori. Don’t forget to check out his other auctions. He has restocked some of Hasbro’s greatest figures including many older TVC and TCW figures. Thank you for all of the alerts!

Another Amazon Deal of the Day! Get the Amazon exclusive Elite Praetorian Guard (with Heavy Blade) for $17.24! Thanks to JTA reader Sam for the heads-up!

Target.com has the Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer & Kylo Ren (TIE Pilot) set for $20.99. Full details after the jump!

You can pick up the BB-8 2-in-1 Mega Playset on Amazon today for $83 as their Deal of the Day.

The Darth Vader (01) Centerpiece figure is stunning. We feel everyone should own it. Find out why and more in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Wow. Have you seen these vintage-Kenner inspired custom cardboard diorama backgrounds? eBay cardboardgalaxy has a whole selection from which to choose. Check them out!

Over two months ago in early October, we gave you a complete look at the stunning Jaina Solo (Legends) figure. Now you can check out the rest of the figures in the wave. Reviews for the rest are coming soon!

We have another Visual Guide Action Photography update today, continuing our spotlight series showcasing the talents of one photographer. Today we’re presenting the work from Matthew Cohen (shootingthegalaxy), featuring some amazing movie scene recreations. Click through to check out some of his work that is now added to our Visual Guides!

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Love Vintage? Love Boba Fett? Then you will love this! Check out the amazing custom The Black Series 6-Inch Boba Fett repainted with his Kenner Vintage counterpart’s paint scheme. Created by Instagram user vaz_sw.pics, you can commission one of these from him if it’s a must-have for you. Just connect with him through his Instagram account. You’ll just have to be patient though, he’s backlogged through the New Year. Photo Credit: Toy Galaxy

All of our individual retail store reports are anecdotal at best. From these experiences comes discussions so we can compare and contrast what others are seeing as well. But when it comes to the TARGET exclusive “Return Of The Jedi” three-pack, I have seen some interesting trends. In three of my local stores, this set has completely sold out. I haven’t witnessed an exclusive selling through this quickly since before The Force Awakens (and these are only 5POA figures). I can’t help but think that longtime collectors who grew up with the Original Trilogy are still a strong buying market when it comes to Hasbro toys. I constantly hear from those that think they know all about Hasbro’s stats that collectors are not a significant portion of the buying public for Star Wars toys, yet I am constantly reminded that the opposite of this is true with experiences like this. Again, in my local TARGET stores are seas of Rey (Jedi Training), Kylo Ren, Jyn Erso, Imperial AT-ACT Driver, Rogue One three-packs and a ton of Forces Of Destiny products. But the only Original Trilogy-focused set has sold through in three of my local stores. How can anything against this be argued? I think Hasbro needs to reevaluate their market. Hasbro, get more Original Trilogy stuff into stores and you’ll see sell through again like we did during the Golden Age of Collecting (2006-2012).

Check out these cool Chinese character posters for The Last Jedi. Thanks to Instagram user eggmanstudios for sharing them on his feed! Click the images below for the full poster!

In theory, The Black Series Centerpiece figures should be a collectors’ dream come true. But between their ridiculous MSRP and a few other things that work against the line, we’re not sure their future is so bright. Learn more about Luke Skywalker (02) in our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Brian’s Toys has some great holiday deals on some sweet items:

• Save big with up to 90% off select items
• Just arrived deathtrooper and 6″ wave 14 black series figures
• Ungraded vintage items
• Recently added, AFA graded action figures

Click through for the full Newsletter!

Tonight’s Visual Guide update takes a look at the Hot Toys Han Solo (Stormtrooper Disguise Version) (MMS418). Click below for the detailed Visual Guide page.

The Vintage Collection TIE Interceptor is now $54.99 on Amazon. Special thanks to JTA reader Craig F. for the alert!

Let’s check out the mainstream release of Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder/Luke Skywalker 6″ vehicle set. It’s the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Check out the latest from JTA sponsor Dorkside Toys!

Get your pop culture fix by checking out the latest and greatest from Big Bad Toy Store in their latest newsletter…

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Our Visual Guide update tonight features the Target exclusive Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) (Ahch-To Island) 6-Inch figure. Click below for our full Visual Guide, and click here for our full review.

If you ordered your The Last Jedi poster from Disney Movie Rewards then keep an eye out for it, because they are arriving, and in great condition! If you have ordered posters from DMR in the past you know it can be hit-and-miss on whether or not you would get one that wasn’t damaged in some way. Well, they are finally putting them in protective sleeves, which can make all the difference in the world. These are no longer available in the DMR store, but they may be back so keep an eye out if you still want to order one. Did yours arrive damaged this time?

Check out this limited run 24×36 Star Wars 40th Anniversary tribute poster. You have until December 10th if you want to order this since the edition size will be determined by the number of prints sold through Sunday, December 10th @ 11:59PM ET. There is also a limited edition of 200 prints for a variant version (already sold out). Click here for the order page. 

Get your geek on and check out all the stuff Entertainment Earth has on sale in their Secret Santa Sale. There’s plenty of steep discounts to take advantage of!

The Walmart Exclusive Funko Pop Luke/Leia Trash Compactor Movie Moment is now in stock! Thanks to JTA reader Jay for the heads up!

Well here is a CRAZY article. io9 has just posted a list of top-ranking Star Wars characters, and final results show that Jar Jar Binks is more revered than Kylo Ren. No surprise for me, but check out the results and be sure to come back to discuss it here!

Hera took center stage in the midseason finale of Star Wars Rebels, which may be season four’s best episode so far. Click to banner below to read the full review!

As we get closer to the release of The Last Jedi, the sales become plentiful! HotTopic.com has 30% off all Star Wars merch including apparel, Funko Pops!, and a plethora of other goodies. 

What’s with all of these CRAZY deals lately? Amazon is running an incredible Deal of the Day sepcial: BUY ONE GET ONE 40% sale on Star Wars merchandise. But the kicker is that it’s valid with the already-low prices on new merchandise. Get your stuff before this promotion is over!

Have you seen the latest teaser? Click through to watch it now!

UPDATE: A few people have commented that the image in this article is a spoiler. So to prevent any spoiling I have covered it up. We also added the better quality clip.

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Wo, mama! Walmart is getting HUGE kicker displays full of The Black Series 3.75″ products. This arrival is probably an effort to dump as much as Hasbro can in Walmart’s lap before the line goes mainstream next year (per our exclusive JTA rumor report we posted this summer). These large displays are currently being found all over the country. JTA readers Steve U. and flying2highagain send us news and images. Click through for more.

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If you’re quick, both Resistance Tech Rose and Supreme Leader Snoke are IN STOCK at Hasbro Toy Shop. Use promo code FFSALE17 for 20% off which brings them down to $16.00 each. Special thanks to friend Steve U. for the news!

So. We are ONE WEEK out from the next chapter in the Star Wars saga. We thought it would be a great time to discuss your expectations, hopes and dreams for the film. Or are you just not “feeling it” anymore when it comes to new Star Wars media? Whatever your opinions, keep it friendly AND spoiler free. Thank you.

Yawn. It’s just more of the same. See why the TARGET exclusive Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) (Ahch-To Island) may not deliver fully here. He is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

The Target Exclusive Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) Ahch-To set is BACK IN STOCK for $29.99 and shipping Free! Special thanks to Jay H. for the alert!

The latest wave of The Black Series [Phase III] 6″ figures are arriving in the UK. JTA reader David H. has found them at Forbidden Planet!

Have all of you seen the Funko Dorbz Landspeeder with Luke Skywalker? Special thanks to friend Russ T. for directing my attention to it. I agree with him that it’s a must-have collectible. I think this may be one of the greatest things ever. They’re available at Shop Disney if you’re interested.

The Jango Fett’s Slave I vehicle was re-released in the Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge Of The Sith] line and is the focus of our Research Droids Reviews today! Be sure to leave your thoughts in our comments section, vote in the poll or even comment about it on our Facebook page. Click the banner below for the direct link to the review! As always, you can also send your review requests via email if you’d like to see something that we didn’t cover yet.

Next up is Obi-Wan’s Jedi Starfighter [Utapau] from the Star Wars [Darth Vader/Revenge of the Sith] line. Click below for our full Visual Guide, and don’t forget to check out our full review as well.