Coolest Toys

Believing that parents will let their kids stay up well past their bedtimes for event, Toys R. Us is taking a page from Harry Potter publishers and releasing exclusive Star Wars toys at midnight on July 26th. The event will occur at 225 Toys“R”Us stores from coast to coast and fans will be able to purchase toys from the new Clone Wars collection, as well as get several free exclusives with purchase including a Star Wars Holographic General Grievous action figure from Hasbro or a LEGO reversible poster, while supplies last.

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Rebelscum, a website who’s motto always seems to be “if you build it, they will come” is hot on the heels of the latest new Star Wars toys about to hit the market. The toys, which will be timed for release around the same time as the new animated CGI film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, include Deluxe figures, battle packs, basic figures and playsets galore. The rumors are that the toy line will include:

Figures:
• Aayla Secura
• Ahsoka (Jedi Padawan)
• ARC Commander (Blue)
• ARC Trooper (Red)
• Captain Echo
• Clone Commander Gree (New Deco)
• Clone Engineer (Republic Engineer)
• Clone Trooper (Space Gear)
• Clone Trooper (Ultra Articulated)
• Commander Fordo (Phase 2 Armor)
• Durge
• General Grievous (Space Destruction)
• Grievous’ Bodyguard
• Kit Fisto
• Mace Windu (Battle Gear)
• Mace Windu (Hologram)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Hologram)
• Padme Amidala (Diplomat)
• Palpatine (War Plans Meeting)
• R4-P17
• Saesee Tiin (Clone Armor)
• Senator Amidala (War Plans Meeting)
• Shaak Ti (Jedi Master)

Vehicles:
• ARC-170 Starfighter
• AT-AP Walker
• AT-TE
• Anakin’s Starfighter
• General Grievous’ Starfighter
• Hailfire Droid
• Homing Spider Droid
• Republic Gunship (Toys “R” Us)
• Republic Gunship (Target)
• Republic Gunship (Wal-Mart)
• V-19 Torrent Starfighter (repaint)
• V-Wing Starfighter
• Trade Federation Armored Assault Tank (AAT)

Some new names to add to the rumor list!
• Advance Spider Droid
• Azure Angel
• Clone Turbo Tank
• Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
• Obi-Wan’s Starfighter
• MagnaGuard Starfighter
• Saesee Tiin’s Jedi Interceptor

As well as role play toys that include Clone Helmets (in various colors and configurations), LightSabers, and other Forcelike odds and ends. Looks like Santa is going to be good to George Lucas once again this Christmas.

Hat Tip: Rebel Scum

Almost. But hey, how many of us grew up with such classic toys as erector sets and other grand construction models to while away our summer days when we should be outside playing baseball. But hey, even budding engineers have to play, don’t they? Well, if your kid has the penchant for the great white knuckler, why not pick him up this scale model of the Dragon roller coaster by Coaster Dynamix.

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It was a small, cult favorite and considering The Big Lebowski wasn’t an epic, it has a huge following. So, it only makes sense that when Entertainment Earth created a limited Edition “The Dude” action figure for ComiCon, it was bound to catch our eye.

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Next time you’re at the Magic Kingdom, take a look around for a line of Star Wars Disney toys which feature your favorite Disney characters as … well, your favorite Star Wars characters.

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Toys are for playing, but these ten toys are so highly sought by collectors that even considering taking them out of their original packaging is considered a crime against humanity:

1.

Darth Vader with double telescoping light saber

- It looks like a normal dark lord of the Sith, except that Vader’s light saber actually retracts in a typical telescoping fashion. The idea probably looked great on paper, but the manufacturing and cost issues probably destined this to a very short life on the production line. There’s only three known to exist along with an equal amount of Obi Wan Kinobi’s and about 15 Luke Skywalkers. Value of Vader’s double telescoping saber version? Nearly $10,000 US. Luke’s is about half that.

2.

Vlix

Only released in Brazil, this obscure Star Wars character action figure is based on the short lived cartoon series Droids. Only a handful exist unopened and they’re worth about $6,000 each. FOR AN ACTION FIGURE!

3.

Millenium Falcon 23” version by Kenner

. Designed as a set companion to the 3 ¾” action figures, this Correllian Smuggler ship came with swiveling laser canon, retractable landing gear and a smuggler’s compartments. It even has the infamous Sabacc gaming table built in. If you have one in mint condition, you can expect to fetch about $4,000 for it.

4.

X-Wing Fighter, Lego

. The original was released in 1999. This 500 piece set came with a Degobah set for Luke’s Jedi training with Master Yoda, who’s home is also included along with figures of him, Luke and R2D2. Expect to fetch about $250 US for it as it isn’t available here in the States.

5.

Interactive R2D2 Droid by Hasbro

. Unfortunately, it isn’t life size, but this voice controlled Astromech droid has plenty of attitude. It can dance, play hide and seek, emit a security alarm and obey up to 40 voice activated commands. Still available for about $200 US.

Hat Tip – Money Online

Last year, NASA launched Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber into space on the shuttle for a brief orbital journey before it headed to the Smithsonian. Now, they’re doing the same with Buzz Lightyear which should make him feel right at home, at least right next to being in a toy store.

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FilmSchool Rejects is having a contest to give away an ultimate Indy toy prize pack which includes some serious toys , DVDs, music and more based on the hit blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Cue John Williams, Please …

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Hasbro has some really cool (and potentially movie spoliing) exclusive toys available by mail to fans of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But in order to get em, you have to buy specially marked Hasbro Indy toys to get the stickers required for the mail in offer. The first is a Crystal Skeleton figure sitting on his golden throne. The 3 ¾” figure requires six special stickers from special stickers found in the regular assortment of Indiana Jones 3 ¾” action figures.

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“For nearly half a decade, the Clone Wars rocked the galaxy and led to the downfall of the Old Republic and the Jedi Order.”

Adding to the drammatis pesonnae of the Star Wars Lego world comes a spate of minifigs from Star Wars Clone Wars that ties in both the upcoming animated movie but also the TV series it launches.

The new minifigs include:

GENRAL OBI-WAN KENOBI

The Jedi General in the Grand Army of the Republic, ready for battle in his clone trooper armor

ASAJJ VENTRESS

A dark side disciple and follower of Count Dooku

CAPTAIN REX

an ARC Trooper with attitude, this character will play a significant role in the Clone Wars

MAGNA DROID

an advanced type of battle droid formidable enough to take on Jedi and clone troopers with ease

COMMANDER CODY

a highly trained and experienced trooper, this veteran of more than a dozen major battles commands the Republic’s elite forces;

PLO KOON

after serving on the Jedi Council, this Master went on to serve the Republic on countless worlds after surviving the Battle of Geonosis (and being eventually killed by his own troops)

AHSOKA TANO

This young female is Anakin Skywalker’s padawan and a new force to be reckoned with. (Anakin had an apprentice?) and

ANAKIN SKYWALKER

this headstrong and powerful force-warrior is equally fearless in his Jedi starfighters as he is on the ground leading clone troopers.

The minifigs are meant to convey Lego’s interpretation of the new CGI Clone Wars series and will no doubt be released in concert with the film (or at least in time for Christmas).

Hat Tip: The Brothers Brick