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25th - 31st August
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TWO HALVES DO NOT MAKE A WHOLE...YET
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 A
suave looking Sith Lord (Count Dooku) amongst a see of corporate geeks? The
InterGalactic Banking Clan Chairman (San Hill) with his poker face and
the charismatic leader of the Geonosian insects (Poggle the Lesser)
assemble around the best 3D video game ever created in the Geonosian War
Room Screen Scene #1.
 One
of them looks like he was Santa's little helpers before being beaten with the ugly
stick (Even Piell) while another is a snake like character with 4 arms
who forgot to shave (Oppo Rancisis). Luck for them the third in the set
is a the coolest Jedi of the lot (Mace Windu). Together they form the
first half of the Jedi High Council Screen Scene #1.
Both of these highly sort after items will be appearing on the virtual
shelves at CASE FRESH
later this weekend. Check the specialty stores in our ONLINE STORES
section for availability of both of the first wave of Screen Scenes in the
coming weeks.
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29th August 2003, MSE-6
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BLOCKS IN THE CLOUDS
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 Want to own your own block on
Bespin? Then you best rush to order the next Star Wars set from Lego. The Return to Cloud City
Lego play set will be release on September 23rd but already the Official
Lego Store is showing this item as being on backorder.
With 698 pieces this unique Set Features - 25" in length; 7 mini-figures; 4 separate play areas including Landing Platform for the Twin Pod Cloud Car (sold separately); Blast Luke through the window! or Drop Han into the carbonite! This set looks to be moving off the shelves even before hitting them.
This set looks to be moving off the shelves even before hitting them. Best check with your local toy store to reserve your box today or email one of the fine retailers in our ONLINE STORES section.
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28th August 2003, MSE-6
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DO BLUE JEDI DRINK BLUE MILK?
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 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special!
Beautiful twi'lek Jedi Aayla Secura goes undercover to ferret out a Separatist enclave. But when her cover is blown, Aayla finds herself going up against famed bounty hunter Aurra Sing!
The battle that Star Wars fans have been begging for, by the creative team that was born to bring it to them!
In Empire Vol.1 TPB follow the events of the weeks before the events in Star Wars: A New Hope, as the Death Star is readied for its fateful first mission, a power-hungry cabal of Grand Mofs and Imperial Officers embark on a dangerous plan to kill Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader and seize control of the Empire!
 In Dark Empire 3rd Edition, join Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie as they battle the Empire's latest super-weapons: the gigantic, planet-destroying World Devastators! The Empire has been reborn, guided by a mysterious new leader but danger also lies in the troubled heart of Luke as he succumbs to the lure of the dark side!
The epic-length story that re-energized the Star Wars franchise is now available in a new edition, with a new cover by Magic the Gathering artist Mark Zug! Click on the image above and see if you can pick out the new additions.
Get these and all of your Dark Horse Comics from your local comic shop or look them up in our
OZ RETAIL section.
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27th August 2003, MSE-6
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18th - 24th August
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MOUSEDROID FORUMS ARE ONLINE
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 See
the latest figures in your local Kmart? Maybe you have a review of a recently
release Galactic Campaign Guide you would like to share? Or you just might like
to have a discussion about what was just shown on the Hyperspace Webcam? What
better place to do this than on the newly opened MOUSEDROID.com
Forums.
Get
in early, reserve your unique user name and join the discussion.
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22nd August 2003, MSE-6
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GET DAD A NEW TIE FOR FATHERS DAY
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 Not
a cloth tie, but the new 3 3/4" Tie Fighter with Pilot. Small
squadrons of these ships have been appearing at selected Toys R Us stores around
the country but since you are on the internet it is a lot easier to order
it online via one of our preferred retailers in our ONLINE STORES section.
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22nd August 2003, MSE-6
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SMALL DETAILS THAT MAKE THE GALAXY
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 Yet another great Wizards of the Coast Star Wars Role Playing Game Supplement Rulebook has
been released with glowing praise. The SWRPG Galatic Campaign Guide helps the
Gamemaster, to provide the details and descriptions that brings the Star Wars RPG Universe to life.
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Information, tips, and ideas for fleshing out every game session, from individual encounters to entire campaigns;
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100 adventure ideas plus over a dozen mini-campaign ideas;
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48 pregenerated and mapped-out encounter locations (Nightclub, Hangar Bay, and Luxury Apartment);
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10 pregenerated supporting characters, including the Common Thug, Freighter Pilot, and Taxi Driver;
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Tables for generating personalities,
mannerisms, and quirks.
This months
books available at your local bookstore now or click thru to check out the specialty stores in our ONLINE STORES section.
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21st August 2003, MSE-6
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PARRAMATTA COLLECTORS FAIR
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 What do you get when you combine a chilly early morning, 100 or so stalls of private and small business sellers, and a group of Sydney's eclectic collectors? Sounds like another Parramatta Collectable Fair to me. For those in Sydney that missed the chance to spend your dollars at Skyforce last weekend you get a second chance this Sunday. From the bargain bins to the latest release items you will find it at the fair.
Date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th 2003
Time: 8am until 4pm
Cost: $5(before 10am) $3(after 10am)
Place: PARRAMATTA TOWN HALL, 182 Church Street Mall, Parramatta Get in early as the best items are sure to go well before 10am. For all things Star Wars the best areas to visit are the stalls on the stage and those directly
in front of the side door.
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18th August 2003, MSE-6
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11th - 17th August
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SYDNEY SKYFORCE SURPRISE
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 A
very quick update today. Having just returned from a flying visit to the Sydney
Skyforce meeting I have the following to report. The CLONE WARS have
begun. The first sighting of clone wars toys has been confirmed. (PIC#1).
The first shipment into Australia has contained only the Blue Clone trooper
variation. On sale form the clone war colored Jedi Starfighter,
Republic Gunship, Clonetrooper 3 pack (blue), Droid Army
3 pack, and the Droid Launcher. Also seen at Skyforce were
sample boxes of the new paint deco A-wing (with pilot), new Tie
Fighter (with pilot) (PIC#2), plus the following 12" figures; Leia
with Speederbike, Han Solo, Lando Skiff Guard, and AT-ST
Driver (PIC#3).
These items were available for preorder from the Casefresh
stall.
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17th August 2003, MSE-6
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SO, YOU WANT TO BE A HERO?
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 The
latest Wizards of the Coast Star Wars Role Playing Game Supplement Rulebook has
hit the street. The SWRPG Hero's Guide helps develop your page of
stats into a living character. With 90 new feats, 30 new prestige classes, new equipment
but best of all the addition of player factions, go together to make this book a
easy 9/10 for enjoyment.  If
you have been a fan of the Jedi Apprentice, Jedi Quest or the writing of Jude
Watson then Legacy of the Jedi is a must buy . Yoda/Dooku, Dooku/Qui-Gon,
Qui-Gon/Obi-wan and finally Obi-wan/Anakin. Four generation of Master/Padawans
and each connected to a common enemy. Four Generation of Trust and Betrayal, One
Legacy, and one fantastic cover.
This months
books available at your local bookstore now or click thru to check out our
OZ RETAIL section. If you have a local bookstore you
would like to recommend to us, send us a STORE
REPORT.
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16th August 2003, MSE-6
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STAR WARS FACT FILE BLOWOUT
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 Enough data to fill the Jedi Library. Yes, the Star Wars Fact Files as distributed by Bissett Magazines, has well and
truly exceeded its initial forecast of "only 75 issues". And does not look likely to stop any time too soon. When contacted, Bissett informed us that the
magazine had been extend to issue #120, but that it may be extended for additional issues beyond that at a later date. Seeing as how the Star Trek Fact file is at #304 it very well may continue towards the 200 mark.
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15th August 2003, MSE-6
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SILVER BOBA FETT FOR AU$16
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 Members
of the Official Star Wars Fan Club can order Hasbro’s
silver-painted Boba Fett action figure from the Fan Club website, Paizo
Publishing,
starting Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time.
"Members who are concerned that there are not enough Boba Fetts to go
around should rest easy,” said Lisa Stevens, President of the Official Star
Wars Fan Club. “We have a good number of the action figures, and we should
be able to make most everyone happy.” The figures will cost US$10.00 each plus shipping, and will be sold to all
members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, including Canadian and
International members. Each member will be able to purchase up to two figures
each. The figures will be sold while supplies last.
To join the Official Star Wars Fan Club, go to Star
Wars Insider
and click “Subscribe.” Get Issue #70 home delivered and order your
Silver Fett.
(NOTE: Hasbro Australia comment is they can not confirm nor deny if they
are receiving the Silver Fett 'at this stage'. So, if your budget can stretch to
AU$16 plus postage then get one or two figures from the fan club, or hold out
and see if they do arrive here via another "exclusive" promotion. )
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14th August 2003, MSE-6
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A DIRTY DOZEN FOR COLLECTION 2
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 It's time to break open that piggy bank because this week sees the release on not 6, not 8, but 12 NEW Collection 2 Figure packs to the Saga line from Hasbro. And when you count the double figure cards that equates to 15 new figures just crying to be released from their carded prisons. From Episode 2 we have; Coleman Trebor, Aalya Securea, Barris Ofee, Yoda & Chiam, Ashla & Jempa, Lama Su & Clone boy, Wat Tambor, Padme Amidala, and Red Battle Droid. Then from EPI we have a reissued Darth Maul, plus from EPIV the reissues are Leia-Captive and Han Solo,
oh...but the cards are a lot nicer and they have stands. It may be some time off before you see these in the stores (not to mention the leg work required) so click your mouse to shop at selected online stores in our ONLINE RETAILER section. (UPDATE:
13/08/03)
Sithlord sends in a report of card errors on two of the new figures. The Han
Solo shows number #25 on the front of the card but '03#27 on the back, and
similarly the Darth Maul is #23 on the front but '03#25 on the back. A
final note, the Maul is a reissue of a figure from the Masters of the Darkside
2-pack which was not release here in Australia, so it is well worth picking up.
Thanks to xXx for that information.
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12th August 2003, MSE-6
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SKYFORCE STORMS SYDNEY
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Grab a pen and mark this one in your diary. For a great afternoons entertainment, Sydneysiders should head to the next SKYFORCE meeting this Sunday. The longest running Australian Star Wars Fan Club knows how to host a good time, with Auctions, Fan Films,
plus socializing with some of the zaniest SW fans this site of Jabba's Palace. Date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th 2003
Time: NOON until 5PM
Cost: $8(members) $10(non-members)
Place: LIDCOMBE CATHOLIC WORKMENS CLUB, 24 JOHN ST LIDCOMBE. And with some new figures on the horizon I am sure the
Case Fresh and the local independent
traders will have some goodies for the collector to buy on the day. (note: If have heard of an upcoming Star Wars convention in your area, send us an Email).
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11th August 2003, MSE-6
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1st - 10th August
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JOIN THE EMPIRE...NOW!
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 Have you got your copy of EMPIRE issue 30? No, it isn't an Imperial Navy publication. Empire is the biggest selling movie magazine in Australia and in this months issue they have a few nice treats for Star Wars fans.
The feature article in Empire this months is the 'Top 100 Influential Movies' of our time. So how did Star Wars rank? Did it beat Titanic? You will just have to get the magazine to find out.
(EPIII SPOILER
ALERT! in pop-up window)
Also in this issue is a brief interview with Rick McCallum. Clicking the above picture link will take you to a a list of questions Empire twisted out of the right hand man of George Lucas. Drop past your newsagent and pickup your copy Empire Issue 30 or cruise over to EMPIRE ONLINE to subscribe.
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8th August 2003, MSE-6
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ENROLL IN THE ACADEMY
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 Enrollment for the Academy is now open, the Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy that is. Set to hit the shelves here in Australia on 12th September the boxed version of JKJA will also include your very own jedi. It has been confirmed that the Australian release will include one figure from the soon to be released Clone Wars Jedi 3-pack.
With complex and richly detailed Star Wars environments, (twice as many unique locales than Jedi Outcast), players face a variety of powerful and insidious enemies. For the first time game series, JKJA allows players to create and customize their own characters including species, gender, clothing, and physical attributes. In addition, players can create a custom
lightsaber, selecting from hilt and blade color. As apprentices progress in their training, different lightsabers will become available, such as the double-bladed lightsaber or dual lightsabers. Preorder now from via our ONLINE RETAILER section or hunt in down at your local Electronic Boutique store come September.
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7th August 2003, MSE-6
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ROLLING OUT THE BIG GUNS
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 From
the icy plans of Hoth to the sand caked battlefields of Geonosis, there is
nowhere you can hide from these two war machines. yes we have had our first
sighting on our radar of the awesome assault tanks of the Star Wars saga.
The
mighty AT-AT is now yours to own and build. Lego has broken down the
gigantic All Terrain Armored Transport Walker into 1064 pieces. It is your
mission to reassembly it and "Find that Rebel base!". Open the side
hatches to reveal mobile troop transports. Includes Luke Skywalker™, white
speeder bike, pilot, and all-new snowtroopers.  Not
to be outdone the Trade Federation Hailfire Droid comes blazing to life,
once you have correctly connected all 681 Lego pieces together. One of the most
awesome weapons of the Separatist armies, the Hailfire Droid features two
massive launcher pods and immense hoop wheels for travel over any terrain.
Check
your major retailer now or stay right where you are an purchase it online via our ONLINE RETAILER section.
Thanks to Sithlord for the news report.
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6th August 2003, Sithlord
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