Hey kids, it's the new Ponda Baba and it's really good!  He has an extra arm, extra hands, a ton of articulation, and a nearly perfect sculpt.  Just go buy it, and if you can't, read on!

Is it time to revisit pop-up dioramas as a cheap playset alternative? Eh. Sure. Shall we look at mail-in figures of Christmas future? And what to do if your new Vintage figures don't quite have the paint job you were hoping for? All this and more, just read on!

Got a Fry's Electronics nearby?  They got some Hasbro surprises in this past week-- the 2009 edition of the Stormtrooper Commander and the 2008 Clone Trooper Senate Security are showing up, in star cases, at the chain for about $13. Good hunting!

In light of new toys shipping, the Blu-Ray bonanza, and everything else going on which may or may not involve a certain blonde star's backside on a cell phone, you no doubt forgot that the two-part season premiere of The Clone Wars aired on Cartoon Network earlier tonight.

The Star Wars Blu-Ray hit stores (and mailboxes) today, and as expected the complete Star Wars Holiday Special animated segment is included.  If you ever wanted to see what was basically a backdoor pilot for Droids, it's here!

This is the new Saesee Tiin from The Clone Wars, which is a very good figure with a very cruddy jetpack.

Last year's Darth Vader was barely a new figure-- it's a tinkered revision of a figure mold that debuted in 2005.  It's still really good though-- I almost wish the helmet was not removable, but that's my life.  Read on!

After a sneak peek at Comic-Con in San Diego, pre-orders are now up for the Entertainment Earth Exclusive Princess Leia in Boushh Disguise Animated Maquette.  It's a statue, scaled to the existing classic and Clone Wars animated maquettes made by the company over the past few years.

It's here-- already!  The newest wave of Vintage Action Figures is starting to show up at online retailers like sponsor Entertainment Earth.

The case includes the following 12 action figures, including a few holdovers from Wave 7:

There have been many, many versions of Captain Rex and this one, from a 2010 ARC Troopers Battle Pack, is likely the hardest to get.  He has a unique helmet and gun, for starters-- so should you get it? Read on!

This Anakin Skywalker was one of the better ones. Lots of joints, a good amount of detail, and yes-- he can fit in your vehicles.  This, friends, is what matters!  Read on!

It's another Clone Trooper Fives figure!  He's got a fancy helmet with neat deco which is a little off-center.  I still like it though-- read on!

If all that weren't enough, the very charming LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace TV special is coming to home video at Wal-Mart this week.  It's $13.00 and includes young Han Solo-- the same figure was handed out as a promo item at Comic-Con, if you were very lucky or in the right place.  Just click here to pre-order, or wait to hit up Wal-Mart this weekend when you get your 2 gallon pickle jar, rubber gloves, AAA batteries, and/or sack of peanut M&Ms. 

I rant a little about the Blu-Ray releases of the week! We talk about mail-in offer order forms and more swap-outs! And is it time to reboot Star Wars completely? All this and more, just read on!

Also important: Cartoon Network has two episodes of The Clone Wars airing this coming Friday, and it seems we're being treated to a massive quantity of water battles.  Be sure to set your DVRs!