Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick and the conniving Gryph have mistakenly tricked their way into another dangerous predicament. Surrounded by an army they are trying to escape on a planet that's about to become the biggest battlefront in the galaxy. The second someone recognizes them, they're toast, assuming that a stray blaster bolt doesn't get them first!  in Knights of the Old Republic #14

Proving once again, and oh how easy they make it all look, ILM has been award yet another Academy Award for their work on Pirates of the Caribbean : Dead Mans' Chest. A huge congratulations to John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson, Allen Hall and all their team at ILM. Check out full Oscar coverage and Winners Here plus ILM's behind the scenes magic at this Pirates 2 Site.

Get set Australia, Charles Ross and his "One Man Star Wars" Stage Show will be hitting the country next month. A one-hour, high energy, nonstop blast through the Classic Trilogy with only one cast member. Ross plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings the music, flies the ships, and fights both sides of the battles. "This is a must see Comedy for Star Wars Fans Young & Old" -BBC (UK)

The "One Man Star Wars Trilogy " hits Sydney 22 - 24 March 2007, Metro Theatre and then Melbourne 4-7 April 2007, The Forum. and Adelaide 27 - 31 March 2007. Plus if you order via Mousedroid Banner Ad you will receive a special Mousedroid reader Discount  of Adult Tickets for only $30 (save $8 per ticket) * conditions apply. To enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting evening that’s out of this world, One Man Star Wars is the answer! Why not get your friends together and come dressed as your favourite characters!

Since pictures tell a thousand words check out our Photo Diary of Seeroo's Adventure Holiday on the sunny planet of Tatooine. We really must applaud the game designers and the layout of Tatooine is just like the movies. We even ran into a few well known characters from both the Prequels and the Original Trilogy. This Games is very addictive and a star Wars Fans dreams come true....more soon.

Some very special guests will be appearing at a small sporting fundraising event at the Sandy Gallop Golf Club, West Ipswich (Qld)Saturday 24th Feb at 7.00pm.  The fundraiser is in supporting of 2 young Queensland teenagers to attend the World Junior Ballroom Championships in Moscow this April. To Catch the Lord of the Sith (Dance) and his Partner in White plus helps some young Aussies.

We know the several local Sith Apprentices in our Forums that will be ecstatic at the newly release box images of this years prize vehicle, the Sith Infiltrator. Also known as the Scimitar this scaled version of Darth Mauls T-class cruiser has exploding hull, to reveal some extra firepower, spring open wings  and able to accommodate one figure. Pre-orders are Now Open on this item (shipping May 07).

Subscribers start checking your letterboxes as Star Wars Insider Issue #92 has started to arrive in country. This issue beings by looking back at the early years of  A New Hope with  some never before seen storyboards, never-produced toys and discarded ideas from the OTC that were reused in the prequels. Oh, and in case you missed the picture to the right...Official news on Indy 4.

The first assault wave of 30th Anniversary Collection is now in stock and ready to begin shipping from the Case Fresh warehouse this week. Wave 1 TAC includes; Galactic Marine, Mustafar Lava Worker, R2-D2, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Airborne Trooper, Super Battle Droid, and the first in the McQuarrie Signature Series - Stormtrooper. Each 3 3/4 figure comes with an unique collectible coin.

With wave 2 'rumored' to be not far behind this initial release, it is best to save petrol money and time by locking in your pre-orders early. Also look for the last call for orders on the Dark Horse Kir Kanos Twin pack. Plus, congratulations to those Aussies that scored the last wave of Titanium Figures from Case Fresh. The Hoth Luke, Darth Maul and Cyclon are reportedly rare as hens teeth.

With Sanda-san is one extremely talented artist. Always raising the bar when it comes to Star Wars artwork, he has now let readers of his site get a sneak peek at two works in progress. Both works will be available in very limited quantities at 30th Anniversary Star Wars events this year. To preview his work plus catch up on the brilliant Shadows of Evil portfolio visit SandaWorld.com.

First we had the unveiling of the 3 3/4 Hasbro Force Unleashed Figures at New York Toys Fair. Then LucasArts revealed a new look website with some game artwork, now head to Telstra GameArena and download the Two Tech Demo trailers. All we can say is .. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :-)

Medicom's next Vinyl Figure, Yoda, is a stylistic departure from the H8G designed Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Clone Trooper, and TIE Pilot. Yoda was sculpted by Yamashita Shinichi, one of Japan's most popular  artists and brings a very unique interpretation of the character. Sure to catch the eye of any visitors to your collection room and now available here in Oz.

A articulated with 30+ points of articulation and an authentic likeness of Ray Park, the SSC 12" Darth Maul  has fully detailed costume and accessories including: belt w/lightsaber clip, Lightsaber with dual ignited blades, Lightsaber with single ignited blade, Lightsaber hilt, Electrobinoculars. Plus several interchangeable hands. Sure to scare other 12" in your collection, Darth Maul is one mean collectible.

Jabba always sends his right hand man to prepare for his arrival, so it is no surprise to see  the 12-inch Bib Fortuna land in Australia this month ahead of his master. Accessories including: Nefarious Knife, Jabba's frog-like favorite snack food, drinking glass, interchangeable hands,  12-Inch Figure Display Base with Star Wars logo. All these SSC & Medicom products include Free Shipping Australia Wide.

The official website for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed  has launched! Due for release in November 2007 this next generation game uses revolutionary physics engines. Check out The Force Unleashed. com for details about the next chapter in the Star Wars saga, which casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.

Toy Fair NY 2007 had the shock announcement that the Titanium Figures were to be discontinued. So it comes as no surprise that Case Fresh sold out of their Luke Skywalker Hoth Speeder Pilot, and Darth Maul Tatooine and Battelstar Galactic Titanium Figure on in the first day...

2007 the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars and to help Celebrate, Hasbro has released the first wave of the 30th Anniversary Collection (aka TAC) in Australia. Each 3 3/4 figure comes on a very modern stylized card with an unique collectible coin. These coins fit in the Special Album ships with the TAC Darth Vader Figure next month, rumored to be 80+ to collect (plus exclusives...TBC)

Wave 1 of TAC includes; Galactic Marine, Mustafar Lava Worker, R2-D2, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Airborne Trooper, Super Battle Droid, and the first in the McQuarrie Signature Series - Stormtrooper. Look for these shipping from Case Fresh Next Week. Also available next week is the Betrayal at Felucia Battlepack showcasing the demise of Aayla Secura at the hands of her 4 Star Corp troopers.

The stock keeps rolling as we also received word on a Sideshow Collectibles shipment as well, plus one last call for a certain Comic Pack. Check back soon.

This weeks New York Toy Fair  was to be a time for not only Star Wars fans but collectors of all kinds form across the globe to salivate over images and reports of new products for us to yearn for in the months to come. Unfortunately for Gentle Giant Collectors the forecast has turned very very dark. It seems there will be restrictions (or as GG call them "fun & great opportunities') on 2007 items.

It seems, at this stage at least,  that Gentle Giant will limit production runs and distribution location on five (yes...5) Clone Commander mini-Busts, an Animated Maquette and a Bust-up 2-packs. To say this decision 'UTTERLY DISGUSTS US' here at Mousedroid would be a gross understatement. Review the Gentle Giant Press Release, and what our forum members are saying on this short-sighted gimmick in our Forum Section. Then take action and Contact Gentle Giant Direct to loudly voice your concerns. Take a stand...NOW (Thanks to Rebelscum for the image)

A huge thank you and kudos the the folks at The Private Universe (UK) and AllTroops.com (USA) for standing up by repeating our cry to arms. Oddly enough the Major US Star Wars sites are staying well clear of this issue??? And here is what a Gentle Giant Rep (Jewel Morson) posted in the Feedback thread ...

"Due to the great number of requests we have received over the last few years; we listened to the wishes of our collectors and as a result Gentle Giant Ltd. is offering more exclusives to our collectors. We also received countless requests from the UK fan base to have a presence at their shows, so this year we will be participating in the Forbidden Planet Show in London, England.

As always, Gentle Giant Ltd. will set aside quantities of all show exclusives to be offered through our website after the shows have been completed. The edition sizes for the show exclusive Clone Commanders have not been determined at this time. We will take all your comments and suggestions into consideration before we announce our final edition sizes.

The 500 Clone Commander box sets are being offered towards the later part of the year for a couple of reasons; We need to have all the show exclusives completed to include in the boxed set and the last show Gentle Giant Ltd. will be attending for 2007 may not be until late August or possibly into September. In the spirit of Star Wars' 30th Anniversary of The New Hope; Gentle Giant Ltd. is celebrating Star Wars as a whole to include the Extended Universe characters as well as all the Star Wars' prequels.

We will make every effort to ensure the fair distribution of the show exclusives. We hope we have answered some of your questions. Please feel free to contact Customer Service for additional information."

The first issue of Legacy revealed the facts of the attack on the Jedi Academy on Ossus and of the betrayal of Emperor Roan Fel by Darth Krayt and the Sith. Now it is time to learn of the machinations and of the secret alliances behind those actions. In Legacy Issue #8 find out  true story of the Sith overthrow of the Empire, from the ambush of the Galactic Alliance's fleet to Roan Fel's narrow escape.

It starts today!!! Coverage of the biggest Toy event on the year, New York Toy Fair 2007 has begun. Check out the major US Star Wars and Toy Sites (see our Links Page) for images and news on this great event. Of course, our major affiliates at Rebelscum, Galactic Hunter, SirStevesGuide, Yakface and YodaNews will be the best places to start. then head to our dedicated Mousedroid Forum Discussion thread to share your opinions on what 2007 holds for your collecting habits.

With the recent announcement on the Official Star Wars site regarding the decision to move the Star Wars Insider Publication to Titan Publishing we approached the great folks at Titan Publishing, to get the answers on how the Insider & Hyperspace split will affect subscriptions for local fans of both the Star Wars Insider (USA) and the Star Wars Magazine (UK). here are the Answers;

1) Will Australian’s still be able to subscribe to the Star Wars Insider (USA version)? If so, thru what means (internet, websites, etc)? Yes, Australian’s will still be able to subscribe to the US version of Star Wars Insider. You’ll be able to place orders on the internet through the Titan Magazines website – this has not yet been set up so stay tuned.

2) Will the UK version and the USA version now be month by month identical in content, print material and paper quality? The new US Star Wars Insider will be of the same print quality as the existing Insider magazine – however, we will be using a new printer so the paper will be slightly different. The content will be the same.

3) Will issue numbers be continued for the Star Wars Insider US version? Or the UK magazine number be aligned to the US version? Issue numbers will be continued for the Star Wars Insider US version – the UK magazine will remain completely separate.

4) Will Titan Publishing be handling the Fan Kit mail outs? No, Titan Publishing won’t be handling the fan kit mail outs – this will remain with Hyperspace.

5) Will Australia fans be able to subscribe to either/both the USA and UK versions of the Star Wars Insider magazine thru the Titan website? Australians can already order a subscription to the UK version of the magazine at www.titanmagazines.co.uk. And, as mentioned before, they will soon be able to subscribe to the US version on the Titan website too – although this will be on the US site www.titanmagazines.com!

This months Australian Empire Magazine celebrates the launch of its new website. So before Indiana Jones and the Wheelchair of Doom is release test your skills on how well you know Indy plus all the Star Wars Trilogy movies wit a few Movie Trivial Tests but don't forget to pick up the latest Issue of Empire to get on-set exclusives and interviews for Spider-Man 3, Transformers, & Ghost Rider.

Most important is that you visit and vote for your favorite movie of all time, maybe even a few times and see if we can ensure Star Wars gets to the top position in Empire Magazines, Greatest 100 Movies of All Time Poll. Vote now, vote often :-)

Star Walking's first meeting for 2007 is on this Saturday! Star Walking is pleased to announce that non-Star Wars items are also in the auction. There will be a discussion about the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars, the Expo Banquet in October, Tristan's famous trivia contest, plus the Melbourne Skyforce Library. So, Celebrate the 30th Anniversary with fellow Aussie Fans. See the Events Page for details

It has been a while, but Case Fresh has done one MAMMOTH STAR WARS UPDATE. Far too much in-stock and pre-order items to list here, and it is not only collectibles from a Galaxy Far Far Away that get a look in, but also new Hasbro Marvel lines including the elusive Marvel Legend Icon Figures, Lord of the Rings Mini-Busts plus a heap more. It will take you quite some time to browse thru the site, so head over there quick as some items are selling fast. (psst....its the Star Wars 7-figure packs)

Our friends at the French Star Wars site, MintinBox.com got the chance to interview CGI & Digital master Rob Coleman (not to be confused with this (alter-ego Coleman Trebor). Head to over MIB via the Google Universal Translator and have a read, view a picture or two, then watch two videos on the presentation and Q&A session Rob conducted. Some great info on CGI development.

The downpour of products does not stock with the last 22 Saga figures as the Star Wars drought in Australia comes to an end with more pallets of stock arriving this week. So, if carded figures are not your style, then maybe the battle and multi-figures packs will peak your interest.

Or if you don't have access to TRU stores then you will also be able to get Comic Twin Figure packs online as well. So, what will be available I hear you ask... From the Clone Wars cartoon the Ilum Battlepack. the Ep-IV Death Star Briefing Pack and the Republic Commando - Delta Squad Pack.

It doesn't end there are we also get  the next wave of Titanium Figures featuring  Luke Skywalker Hoth Speeder Pilot, and Darth Maul Tatooine. Plus a first for Australia a Battelstar Galactic Titanium Figure. Cylon Centurion. So you best save your dollars because Next week is going to be HUGE!!!!

Case Fresh has advised that their site will be receiving a major revision early this week. A lot of old stock will disappear, numerous pre-orders & in-stock items will be revealed, plus several new lines will be announced. Prepare to be Marveled !!!

News site, C|net.com has some great articles regarding ILM, the Letterman Digital Arts Center and ILM's hopes at this years Academy Awards. We all know Lucas' obsession with 1138 but did you know total capacity of Lucasfilm's giant data center is 11.38 petabits per second. Coincidences or the force at work? Read about the Lucasfilm Data Center and ILM's achievements on C|net news.

Last year we saw them sitting in a warehouse waiting patiently to be sent out and now they have finally arrived. The count down to the end of the Saga Collection and the start of the 30th Anniversary Collection (TAC) Starts with Repaint & Recard Wave #1. Featuring 10 carded figures of Saga Clones, Droids and Warriors, this wave is sure to be in demand with army builders across the country.

In a full case you will get Sith Training Darth Maul, Chewbacca with Electronic C-3PO, Kit Fisto, Holographic Clone Commander Cody, Clone Trooper (442nd Siege Battalion x2), R5-J2, Clone Trooper (Fifth Fleet Security x2), Clone Trooper Sergeant, Super Battle Droid, & Battle Droids Twin pack. And if you think that was enough figures for this month, then hold onto your credit cards.....

Because the final 12 figures are also here in Australia. Repaint & Recard Wave #2, has 7 more figures; Holographic Obi-Wan Kenobi, Commander Appo, Elite Corps Clone Trooper, R4-K5 (Vader's Astromech), Padmé Amidala , Combat Engineer Trooper, & Yarael Poof. And seeing as how Australia does not have any Wal-Mart outlet we also get the Wal-Mart exclusive figures in the same case.

That's right. 5 US retailer exclusives here in Oz; Aurra Sing (Bespin), Kitik Keed'kak, Kabe & Nabrun Leids, Labria, & R4-M6 (Windu's Astromech). One month...22 carded figures and it isn't a movie year. These are the last of the Saga line with some great astromechs and army builder figures. Look for availability of these figures from next week...along with a few additional surprise arrivals. ;-)

The 501st Legion are celebrating their 10thAnniversary with the launch of a Special webpage & the first in a series of contests for fans. Back in 1997, no one could have guessed just how far a "Stormtrooper fan club" would come in 10 years: mention in Star Wars novels and a major video game, our own action figure, marching for George Lucas in the Rose Parade...

Honestly, none of this could have been accomplished without the support of fellow Star Wars fans. As a "thank you" to those who love the Legion, 501st.com has posted a new contest called "501st Encounters." This is a rare opportunity for non-members to get a hold of some of the coolest swag in the galaxy...click here to find out how!

This month Yodasnews.com celebrates its 3 year Anniversary and they are celebrating by giving away TONS of prizes over the next month! To Kick it off they are giving away a Gentle Giant Royal Guard Statue and a ACME Arc Trooper Character Key! More info on the site as to how to win these two great prizes. Over 100 prizes are slated to be given away this month!