Wattographs announces the first-ever private signing with Joel "Owen Lars" Edgerton, from Episode 2 & 3. Joel will sign officially-licensed photos and fans' personal items in this rare autograph opportunity. He has only ever autographed once before, with Trading Cards’ Attack of the Clones card set. He has never done a private signing, otherwise.

Plus in the Aussie spirit, Joel is donating his entire signing fee to the Sydney Children's Hospital. Wattographs will also donate US$5.00 from every item sold to the Sydney Children's Hospital, as well. We think this is an inspiring way for fans to get autographs of Joel and do some good for sick children as well.

Bomo Greenbark and the smuggler crew of the Uhumelé are caught in the crossfire between two criminal gangs, both of whom want what the crew has. But Captain Heren still has one trick left to play-and it will result in a dangerous surprise for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, who is half a galaxy away and who believes himself to be out of peril in Dark Times #8.

A yearlong event with repercussions for every era and every hero in the Star Wars galaxy begins with Knights of the Old Republic #25!When a terrible vision reaching more than four thousand years into the future alerts the secret Jedi Covenant to the importance of Taris, they activate an operative already on this planet overrun by Mandalorians.

There, in the deadly Undercity, she will encounter a monstrous threat, an ancient legend, and Zayne Carrick, the Padawan accused of killing his fellow students! For anyone who never knew where to start with Star Wars comics, "Vector" is the perfect introduction to the entire Star Wars line and the must-see event of 2008 for any serious Star Wars fan!

Are you a fan of the Star Wars Miniature Game by Wizards of the Coast? Do you use them in war-game style battles, as part of your RPG session or in scenario based re-enactments? Well Wizards are calling for your feedback  with a quick online survey. Whilst the promotion of "free" boosters is not available outside North America, have your say today.

Our EU Affiliates at Mint in Box have some great pictures of the upcoming 2008 release of the Holographic Light Up Darth Maul Mini Bust. At this time MIB report that the 1500 Maul busts will be available from the European "Star Wars: The Exhibition" with a further 1000 direct from Gentle Giant. For images and more details head over to Mint in Box.

We just received an email from fansite, Star Wars Addiction about their new clip of the Cure's "Dredd Song" mixed to Trilogy moments. Whilst this is a great effort, we were blown away by their first re-mix, "Who Wants to Live Forever". A combination of the best Rock opera Group (Queen) with the greatest Space Opera of all time. This is a brilliant effort. 5 stars.

Welcome to Mousedroid Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Sessions for 2008. Finally Aussies and Kiwis can ask their collecting question to the Hasbro US Brands Team. We have opened up a special Hasbro Star Wars Q&A Forum Section to assist our Australian and New Zealand Members post  their own collector questions. If you have a pressing question then;

Issue 99 of the US Star Wars Insider is out today and it is one of the best issue to date dedicated to the bounty hunters in all their villainous glory. Meet the Fetts; interviews with Jeremy Bulloch and Daniel Logan, Bounty Hunter's Handbook; a guide to the lifestyle and challenges of galactic bad guys! Think you know when Boba Fett's first appearance was?

Prepare to be surprised as the magazine reveals the secret origins of this most enigmatic of bounty hunters. Plus a special article on the 2008 builder set in Crafting Kotobuyika's Collectibles. This issue is available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions at all good comic book stores across Australia.

Finally, the Gentle Giant Darth Vader Gentle Giant Statue has landed. This item is replicated directly from Lucasfilm prop and reference material. Designed in 1:6 scale the statue measures over 11-inches tall, and comes with a light-up base to replicate Lord Vader's holo-report to is Master in Episode V. Those with pre-orders rejoice as Vader ships this week.

A New Year... A New Inspiration... and yet another Hemble Creation.

Mousedroid forum member have started to report NEW 2008 Lego Star Wars sets appearing in Kmart stores across Australia. Be on the look out for; AT-AP Walker (7671), Hailfire & Spider Droids (7670), Clone Wars Anakin Jedi Starfighter (7669), Rebel Scout speeder (7668), Imperial Dropship (7667) and Rogue Shadow from the Force Unleashed Game (7672).

Our affiliate friends over that Yodanews.com sent us a new flash that Master Replicas are to release one more 0.45 scaled clone helmet before they shut the door on the Lucasfilm license. Master Replicas has until 31st March 2008 to ship all final product to their distributors and retailer outlets. Head over to Yodanews for more info on the Utapau Shadow Trooper.

A new year means a fresh start, in this case a Case Fresh start to your Medicom collection. January is Medicom Month at Case Fresh. Head over to and check out some of the awesome pricing on selected Vinyl Collectible Figures from $55, including the VCD Stormtrooper, Clonetrooper, Tie Fighter Pilot and even the Black Hole Stormtrooper, as well as discounts on other Medicom items.

Plus they also have discounts on the Medicom Real Action Hero Line. Slightly smaller but more highly detailed than the Sideshow 12" figures, you can now get either the Clonetrooper or Sandtrooper for only $120, which also includes free shipping anywhere in Australia. This is the last call for these items in Australia as no more stock will be available. Secure yours today.

Prepare yourself  for the Force Unleashed and pre-order;
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Hardcover)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Paperback)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Comic-Trade Paperback)
The Art & Making of The Force Unleashed (Paperback)
Force Unleashed Campaign Guide (Star Wars RPG Supplement)

Shipping from February-March these books are a great insight into where the Lucas Company will take us beyond the Dual-trilogy of big screen movies. Get set to have your understanding of the Force testing as it explodes onto gaming consoles in April.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Volume 3 (TPB)
Star Wars Galaxy Tiles 1: A Star Wars Supplement (Hardcover)
Star Wars Last of the Jedi: (Book 9)
Star Wars: Revelation (Legacy of the Force 8)
Star Wars: Revelation (Legacy of the Force 8-Audiobook)
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 2: Shards (TPB)

Also see new products in Mousedroid Recommends. Covering a host of new items for pre-order in 2008. Plus ordering via our Amazon links enables us to run contests across the year. Thanks for supporting the site that supports the Aussie Collectors.