Forum member, Commander Collars has reported spotting the two new Nerf blasters at Australian Retail. Each blaster comes with three foam darts and features a 'targeting light'. Brightly colored, so as not to freak out the police, the Rebel Trooper Blaster and the Clone Trooper Blaster are sure to be a big hit with kids. Look for the striking TAC packaging on shelves from this weekend.

Stormtroopers can strike with speed and accuracy (well most of the time), putting down insurrections and maintaining order on the outer worlds of the Empire. The sculptors at Gentle Giant have again taken artistic license to create a Trilogy icon in Manga-style Maquette form with the release of the Animated Stormtrooper. Limited Edition of 4000 and standing 8 inches tall, as this to your Army Today.

Plus if you are a fan of more traditional statue forms, this week also sees the release of the second Tauntaun rider sculpt from Gentle Giant, Han Solo on Tauntaun Statue, a perfect match for the previous Luke on Tauntaun. Hand painted with exacting details, standing atop a stylised base printed and numbered with the limited edition size. Get yours now with Free Australia Wide Shipping.

While the Yoda Force FX Lightsaber is smaller than the normal sabers, roughly 33-inches versus average Force FX 44 inches, remember, as Yoda said “Size Matters Not!” as the Yoda FX Saber includes all the features and build quality of the Master Replicas FX line. This saber is perfect for the little Master in your family or to round out your own FX Saber Collection. Out Now!

In case you hadn't heard, Case Fresh is having a Catalog Sale to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the greatest movie of all time. With heaps of bargains to be had get your mouse over to their site and hunt for all the advertised (plus hidden) bargains. From $150 Imperial Shuttles to $1 Figures....Click HERE & Save. Ends May 8th

In what is shaping up to be as big as a movie year April release we see Hasbro spoil the Aussie collectors with even more product releases this week. Slated for a May release but pushed out of the Warehouse early, comes the much awaited  Darth Vader with 30th Anniversary Coin Album. Finally somewhere for those loose figure collectors to store their TAC Coins. Now to Collect them all....

...which brings us the the second wave of TAC (30th Anniversary Collection) figures. Look for Death Star Trooper, Han Solo, Rebel Sentry Honor Guard, Luke Skywalker Ceremony, Biggs Darklighter X-wing Pilot, and the second McQuarrie Concept Figure; Boba Fett. With 14 of the 60+ figures released we are well on our way for another big collecting year. But its doesn't end there

...and what are figures without vehicles. 4 new TAC vehicles to be exact. You can now pick up the White Tie Fighter, SaeSee Tin Starfighter, the awesome V-wing (gotta buy 2) and Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator. Don't delay, as once these vehicles are fuelled and prep they will be shipping to the far reaches of the country. Continue to build your army of figures & fleet of starships at CaseFresh.com.

It appears to be a mini vehicle and figure assault month, not only do we see the return of Titanium minis but new Unleashed Mini Battlepacks have finally been released as well. There are three different Tantive IV packs (Vader vs. Leia, Imperial Stormtroopers and Rebel Troopers) plus the first of the Tatooine packs featuring Luke, Obi-Wan and Ben. Order Online today.

For fans of the Hasbro Titanium Mini Vehicles there is finally some good,. well...actually great news!! Nine, yes 9 new vehicles have finally arrived in country. This first 2007 wave has; Anakin's Clone War Starfighter, Darth Maul Sith Speeder, Endor AT-AT, Grievous Starfighter, Obi-Wan Starfighter (with hyperspace ring), AT-ST,  Blockade Runner, Vader Sith Starfighter, and Amidala's Star Skiff.

But the good times don't just stop there, three 'other' vehicles also snuck in under the radar with this latest assortment. For fans of the new TV Series Battlestar Galactica you will be impressed with three Titanium Mini's you can now pick up; Classic Colonial Viper and Cylon Raider plus the new style Cylon Raider craft. Two great Sci-Fi shows all captured in mini-metal...Happy Hunting.

If (and that is a very big IF) you still have a running subscription to the Star Wars Insider then you can expect delivery of issue #93  this week. Or make sure you place a standing order going forward as Titan Publishing will no longer allow international subscriptions to the US Edition of the magazine. This issue has a new layout but still has heaps of the regular goodies hidden inside.

This year, TeeKay-421, the Belgium Star Wars Fan Club, celebrates it's tenth anniversary! Ten years is a long time and put TeeKay-421 up their with other long time clubs such as Star Walking (Australia's 'Un-Official' Fan Club) and has received awards for best Belgian non-professional website plus appearances on StarWars.com and in the Bantha Tracks Newsletter. Gefeliciteerd & Fijne Verjaardag!!!

On The console war kicked up a notch with the long awaited release of the PlayStation 3..but of course we are all really waiting for the Next-Gen Star Wars game with The Force Unleashed. If you head to your local newsagent you should do yourself a favour and pick up the official Xbox or Playstation 3 magazines as both have extensive articles on what looks to be a ground breaking Lucasarts title.

So what goodies are inside; Force-Sensitive Felucians, Long Tusk Rancors, Rogue Shadow Starfighter, return of Shaak Ti, Master Kota, Maris Brood, Force Bubbles,  plus heaps of game development insights. "[Our Fav move being] force holding a Felucian helpless in the air before force throwing your lightsaber to impale him. But teh best quote that sums up the game..."No more EMO Jedi nonsense"

Let Hasbro USA know what lines you collect, what you think about the product and how much of your hard earn cash goes towards your hobby by entering your feedback with the Hasbro 2007 Consumer Survey. The Make sure you tell the the good and the bad so they can make the products we like as well as cut back on those we don't. Also registerr the name of your favorite retailers in the form.

Darth Maul was a weapon forged by the hateful energies of the dark side to ensure the victory of the Sith over the Jedi order. A creature of pure evil, with a single goal - to become one of your favorite collectibles. Shipping now is the Darth Maul Mini Bust limited to 6,000 pieces in the world and. standing 6.5" tall he will make your other Gentle Giant mini busts cower in fear.

Limited to a run of 7000 pieces comes the next in the line of Star Wars Trilogy Maquettes, Darth Vader. Designed in 1/9 scale and standing 9.5 inches tall, this statue is a unique blend of the Style Clone Wars cartoon combined with a dash of anime flair and a whole heap of Original Trilogy attitude. Vader was not to be missed by the serious collector, and is now PRE-SOLD OUT at Case Fresh..

They're the best of the best… and they guard the aging Emperor Palpatine with their lives. Enter the crimson red of the Emperors Royal Guard Statue from Gentle Giant. Limited to 3,500 pieces worldwide and standing 13 inches high, this laser-scanned version of the red-robed Royal Guard is the most detailed statue they've made to date. All these items are scheduled to ship very soon.

Still are after these items? Contact Case Fresh and put your name on their Wait List.

For fans of the TOMY line of Remote Controlled Astromech we have some new images of two new and one very familiar droid that you can add to your collection. First up is the the dysfunctional droid from a new Hope R5-D4  (this time guaranteed not to blow his motivator) and he is accompanied by R5-X2, Jabba's Gambling Droid. These are both Japanese Release items so look out for imports soon.

BREAKING NEWS !!! For those of us unlucky enough to be left at home and hence not attend Celebration IV in LA next month, never fear as all three Star Wars Sideshow Collectible Convention Exclusives will be made available here in Australia. Look for more info on how to order your RAH Sandtrooper, Space Slug Environment & 12" Yavin Luke at Case Fresh before the end of April.

Of course, check back here and we will let you know once pre-orders are online. :-)

Whether its Star Wars, Harry Potter, DragonBall Z, Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, Star Trek, Superman, or any other number of universes, Supanova Pop Culture Expo is the place to check these all out, and to meet many of the stars who act in, or produce, the things we love. So whether you are 5 or 55, the place to be this weekend in Brisbane is Supanova.

Where: Gregory Terrace, Exhibition Hall, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.
When: 10am to 6pm April 14 and 15.
Preview Night: April 13 (6pm to 10pm - doors open 5.30pm).
Tickets: Available from Ticketek shortly and at the door.

Check With the start of April the Star Wars Insider magazine and the Hyperspace Fan club have officially split, with Titan publishing taking over the distribution of SWI. Alas, contrary to initial feedback from Titan, we have now been informed that the US edition Insider Magazine WILL NOT be open to subscriptions from Australia. We, yet again, get offered its second class cousin, the UK version.

Sorry folk, but we have asked for clarification as to why this decision was reversed but no news yet. If you wish to pursue your own case then contact Titan Magazine direct.

Check out the April issue of EMPIRE Movie Mag Australia. The big, sparkling words on the cover are no joke. Remember our story requesting people to support their favorite movies by telling Empire Mag your list of the 100 Greatest Movies Of All Time. Thousands of people replied with Empire tallying the results, and present them for your nods and nay-saying. Check out the April issue for the winners.

Enjoy some Easter Eggs from the Star Wars DVDs this weekend.  Aust / USA editions.

We first hear of delays of the 30th Anniversary Wave 1 figures due to production problems with  the coins, Our latest 'rumor' is in regards to a delayed release of the Darth Vader Coin Album and the Wave 2 figures. It appears that Hasbro Australia has been planning a big avalanche of products to align with the 30th Anniversary. So, April will not be a big month for carded figures....BUT WATCH OUT FOR MAY.

Star Wars Ultimate Sticker Collection (Paperback)
Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book (Hardcover)
 Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon (Book 7)
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 1-Broken (Paperback)
The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film (Hardcover) or
The Making of Star Wars (Paperback)

Here is your check list for the month of April that you can order via our Mousedroid Recommends Section. Combine multiple items, save on shipping and remember, all orders help support Mousedroid to run contest across the year. The more you buy the more we can give away in return.

So fast, that if you blink ... you will miss them. We have been advised that Australia have limited retailer release of the The Treachery on Seleucami twin speeder bike set, so you best get in quick to secure your pre-orders for this set at Case Fresh. The pack features two clone speeder bike, Commander Neyo and Clone Biker plus assorted blasters. Mount up and race in to get your order now.

The "Days of Fear" story arc reaches its explosive conclusion in a story of dangerous visions, unheeded warnings, and decisions made too late! Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick faces his darkest moments so far as a desperate attempt to avert a cataclysmic disaster drives him into the arms of his enemies. Zayne puts his life on the line in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #15

A thousand years before Luke Skywalker embarked on his fateful confrontation with the Death Star, the Jedi Army of Light met the Sith Army of the Shadow on the planet Ruusan for a climactic showdown that would forever change the galaxy. Forever after the battle, there would only be two Sith, master and apprentice. Jedi vs Sith is the second Hardcover  in the 30th Anniversary Collection series.

On Wednesday CreatureCantina.com will celebrate their 6th anniversary. That's six years worth of mirth and mayhem from the folks who practically invented online Star Wars collecting humor! To mark this occasion, they are holding a raffle for a Vintage carded figure! No joke there! A real, original, non-recarded, POP-present, sealed bubble, authentic Vintage MOC figure! Check it out.

Our April Fools has inspired us to start out our call to arms and ask Hasbro Australia to consider making an All Australian Exclusive Figure.. But we can't do it alone. We need you, the fan, to spread the word and get all your friends online to sign up to show Hasbro that Star Wars Fans not only here but worldwide would support the creation of such a figure. Once we have proven our desire then it would be up to the power that be to decide how best to fulfill our request. To help get attention we have created a few banner for fans to show their support in forums, blogs and websites.

JOIN THE FIGHT, SIGN UP TODAY AND SPREAD THE WORD.

News just to hand...An inside source has confirmed today that Australia will see if first ever exclusive figure later this year. Planning for this figure has been a closely guarded secret for some months but we have pieced together what we know of the character thru our various sources. Read our Special Report on what, when and how many we might expect to see ... plus interestingly WHERE?

Also news just in from an overseas affiliate, The Private Universe....seems there are more Vintage, Tales Of The Jedi and Rogue Squadron figures. Head over to read the Full Report. (Edit: YES, THESE WERE ALL APRIL FOOLS NEWS STORIES).