Today let's look at Palpatine, a figure which has multiple variants, spare parts, and basically just stands there and swings his arm.  Is this a must-buy figure, or should you wait for some super-poseable one in ten years?  Read on!

At last, Bar2-D2 has been upgraded for the 2010 Vintage Collection and he's a real winner with a removable drink tray, sensorscope, and even Luke's lightsaber. He's got an all new sculpt and a retractable third leg too. R2-D2 is hitting store pegs now and we recommend you picking him up along with all the other winners in this wave!

UPDATE: We have added a few additional shots to get a better idea of Hasbro's slightly scaling down this more "accurate" version of our favorite blue astromech. We also thought a gratuitous "Happy Hour" shot wouldn't hurt either. Cheers!

More Hoth Trooper identity issues! We look at Evolutions action figure paint problems. And is it time to panic about your mail-in figures? All this and more can be yours!

Next up is the artist formerly known as Klaatu. Wooof comes with a removable helmet and bandolier to complement his great looking sculpt. The soft goods skirt is also nicely screen accurate.What can we say? This whole ROTJ wave is the bees knees!

One other note, which you may have noticed when perusing our Image Bank, is that the newly shipping cards are coming UNPUNCHED! This particular case we received had all the ROTJ cards in UP condition along with the one Anakin Skywalker card (sadly, it isn't the "Darth Vader" running change version).

Best. Jedi Luke. Ever. After last year's BAD release received much haranguing from collectors due to its barrel chest and disproportions, Hasbro releases the most "ultimate" version so far, with a striking head sculpt likeness similar to the way they nailed the TVC Bespin version. . A removable cloak would have been nice, but the overall result isn't diminished at all. 

It's a...triumph in plastic likeness as Hasbro creates the ultimate Ackbar for the 2010 Vintage Collection. We can't say enough about the sculpt of this figure, and the accompanying control panel accessory would be even that much more fantastic if it actually connects to a command chair that's part of a Rebel command bridge play environment.

The McRib is back. It's just that this little piggy is a wonderful combination of masterfully sculpted detail and great articulation that clearly makes this the best Gamorrean Guard ever. With a cool removable helmet and a nicely done soft goods skirt, you'll want to pick up a few of these to upgrade your Jabba's Palace diorama a few notches to spectacular.

The 2010 Clone Wars Wave 8 with Undead Geonosian and Cato Parasitti is now in stock!  For more Star Wars, check out the Vintage for new ungraded die-cast vehicles and figures on card. 

Hasbro made a ton of Battle Droid figures since 1999, some better than others.  This model was from their cheap era, in which we got two figures for the price of one-- at the time this was a really awesome thing, but today Hasbro gives us two super-articulated figures for the same price.  Hooray for the future-- but read on for the past!

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Be sure to take advantage of free shipping on all orders of $99 or more in the USA! With Vintage Cases at $99.99, they ship free-- read on for all the latest goodies!

One of the better new aliens to come out of the prequels was the freakish Sebulba, and this was the first crack at him as an action figure.  It turned out well, but was eclipsed in just a few years with a far superior, larger, and more articulated version.  It happens-- but this one comes with his racer! Isn't that worth something?  Read on!

The next installment of Darth Vader and the Lost Command heads up February's titles as the help of a courageous beauty offers visions of what could have been. Also the last installment of Knight Errant as the Sith Lord Odion and his minions prepare to invade the mining planet of Chedoa.

For 3 days only beginning today, StarWarsShop is offering 25% off all their IN STOCK items! Discount is applied at check out and sale ends 11:59 pm PST on Friday, November 12th. Click here to shop!

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about more great new arrivals, new preorders, and our latest sale!

Lucasfilm and The Cartoon Network will be presenting limited theatrical screenings for a sneak peek at the new and mysterious villain, Savage Oppress. The screenings are FREE in select cities with an RSVP and those who attend are asked to bring a new/unwrapped toy for children in need this holiday season.