Hasbro finally delivers a Han Solo in Bespin outfit that we can truly term as the definitive version so far. The dead on facial likeness, super- articulation, and even the "Han-ness", that cocky swagger, is evident in this figure. Sure Hasbro. for their own reasons. didn't include the leg strap, but it doesn't diminish an otherwise excellent execution.

It's that time again! Our Comic-Con coverage is slated to begin this Wedneday evening for Preview Night! To follow all the action in real time, sign up for our Facebook and Twitter feeds and updates. We also recently converted and launched our Facebook page, so please "like" if you haven't done so already.

It's time help the economy and open up those wallets folks.Sideshow posts a video as part of their Comic-Con showcase featuring the forthcoming 12" "Scum and Villainy" Bounty Hunters assortment starring Boba Fett and IG-88! And both LOOK AMAZING! 

It's a Clone Pilot!  This is the one that comes with the brand-new Y-Wing Scout Bomber, and has more than a passing resemblance to Warthog. With ball-jointed hips and great helmet deco, it's a nice figure-- but is it worth buying with the vehicle?  Read on!

The Official Site gives a breakout of all the exclusive swag at Comic-Con International later this week, including Hasbro's Death Star Collector's Pack, Gentle Giant's McQuarrie Snowtrooper and Jumbo Vinyl Cape Jawa, the SOLD OUT Sideshow 12 inch Clone Commander, and others. 

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society is pleased to announce our 2011 charity fundraiser.  We are selling medallions featuring the likeness of Princess Leia to benefit Operation Troop Appreciation. 

ToysRUs.com has posted their exclusive Commander Blackout aka Stealth Operations Clone Trooper on their website to pre-order for $7.99 each!

Our sponsors Entertainment Earth added a listing for the next wave of Vintage Star Wars figures.   The new case has three previously unreleased figures!

This week's topics: Missing Mini-Rigs now that other, unannounced items are showing up. Will we get a new Turbo Tank Gunner for the movie line? It'd be nice, wouldn't it? And will the Revenge of the Jedi Slave Leia have one set of legs or two? The answers may depress you-- but hey, that's why we're here right? Read on!

Pretend to be excited! Hasbro will likely be unveiling the B-Wing Fighter, a just-released Kmart exclusive in The Vintage Collection at Comic-Con this week. I expect lots of applause from people in the audience who weren't paying attention to store shelves-- but not you, good reader, as you are an astute person with their ear to the tracks for this kind of thing, and good for you. I appreciate that. How is this fourth release of a 1980s mold? Pretty good, actually-- it's basically a redeco of the 2008 Dagger Squad version.

As far as toy vehicles go, the B-Wing (courtesy of its packaging and how it ships) provides one of the best user experiences around for Star Wars spacecraft. Kudos to Hasbro's packaging department for a well-engineered series of inserts, but more on that later.

And wouldn't you love to know what the 1984 ship cost and if the 2011 one is a bargain adjusted for inflation? Click through for images and impressions, after the break.

Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a few cool new listings and our latest sale:

In this weeks TOY PALACE newsletter, TVC Wave 6 from Hasbro and 12" Jumbo Gentle Giant figures and other miscellaneous Star Wars items are now IN STOCK. Pre-orders are now also being taken for the 12" Commander Gree from Sideshow.

Tons of great pre-orders this week at Brian's Toys from Sideshow and Gentle Giant!  Make sure you place your advanced order for the 12" Battle Droids and Commander Gree, or the all new Jumbo Vintage Stormtrooper and Greedo.

Your pal and mine MeisterShake tweeted me a picture of Castas' Speeder Bike so we could translate the Aurebesh on the vehicle.  What does it say?  "Dog Faced Bounty Hunter."   The more you know!  Thanks for sharing your picture, MeisterShake!

Having offered numerous exclusives and imports while being run by multiple companies over the years, the official Star Wars Shop website is closing for business next week.  This link has the details.  Orders are still being taken, so if you missed out on the great Concept General Grievous (now $10.99) or other great items, this may be the best time to get them.