It's the new General Grievous packaged with the new Attack Cycle!  It's similar to one that came out in 2010, but it's less likely to fall apart--a big, big plus.  So should you get one?  Read on!

It's that time again!  Fan's Choice Metrics is back with round 2.  This week, we look at the ToyFare and Wizard "Fan's Choice" contests run by Hasbro in conjunction with fan sites and those publications.  Just how many of the figures did we really end up getting?  Read on!

More translations!  This new Hasbro Clone Trooper blaster was shown at Comic-Con with a lot of words on its body-- but what do they mean?  The top row is "CC-2224," and that's Clone Commander Cody's identification number.  The bottom is "Republic."  Exciting!

The time around Comic-Con traditionally provides a window of opportunity for new stuff to hit the shelves as brick and mortar stores re-set for back to school.  After experiencing shelves seemingly doldrumed with old merchandise, the hunt is once again on. 

Prepare yourselves, the newest Vintage-Style waves are about to land at Brian's Toys.  Will you be ready?  Make sure you place your pre-orders for the sets now at www.brianstoys.com!

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about more new preorders and a nice batch of new arrivals, including the Saga Commemorative Packs and the Republic Attack Shuttle!

It's Ree-Yees with a camera!  Just like you've always wanted, right?  This 1998 figure got another run in 2010 with the new accessory and four new friends.  Should you get the lot of them?  Read on!

Hasbro has no shortage of Darth Maul figures, and this one was particularly tough to get at first.  As one of the "Masters of the Dark Side," the set was quite scarce-- single figures came out later, and now it's cheap enough for you to get easily.  Should you?  Read on!

It's IG97, the "killer" robot.  Based on the newest Battle Droid chassis, the figure has loads of articulation, a good amount of gear, and a comic-accurate head to boot.  You'll want this one-- assuming you can still find it, which is entirely possible.  Read on!

Science fact: fans love Natalie Portman.  So it's no surprise we eventually would get more toys of her, like this Padme Amidala in a black gown thing from 2007.  She can't sit, but hey, she can stand!  Find out if she's a must-have, and read on.

The SDCC exclusive Revenge of the Jedi Death Star set is now online at HasbroToyshop.com for $129.99 each. Click here to order yours before they're gone and enter coupon code COMIC2011 for 10% off.

He's small and fishy.  Robonino was one of those figures fans started asking for, subsequently got, and didn't really buy.  His Target-exclusive gift set is still available nearly 9 months after its introduction, which is a shame, as it's a nice set that should sell through. Should you get one?  Read on!

It's that time again!  Fan's Choice Metrics is back and updated for 2011.  This week, we look at the first five "Fan's Choice" contests run by Hasbro.  How many figures did we actually get?  Surprisingly, most of them.  Read on for more!

If you want to get the most detail and authenticity out of your collectible figure, then a larger 1/2 scale canvas will extract as much creativity as possible. Sideshow debuted their Legendary scale Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the results are amazing. The facial features and likeness to Guiness and Park are extraordinary. One, of course, must have ample room in their home to be a "completist", but collecting one to display instantly qualifies it as a collection centerpiece.

We have uploaded photos of all the Japan collectible goodness from Kotobukiya. The centerpiece of their booth are the new R2-D2 and Han Solo Carbonite ice trays that are sure to be a hit for your summer cocktail parties. ActionFigureExpress also offered their SDCC exclusive TFU Stormtrooper Commander 2 Pack at the show.