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Star Wars Action News is a weekly podcast focusing on Star Wars collecting with a special focus on the Kenner/Hasbro action figures. Broadcasting from Springfield, IL Marjorie & Arnie bring you store reports, figure reviews, and discussions on all things Star Wars and collecting.


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Episode CCI: Thank You Arnie and Marjorie
On this special secret commemorative episode of Star Wars Action News, the Star Wars Action News community tell Arnie and Marjorie congratulations and thank you for everything they have done for the past 200 episodes of the best Star Wars collecting podcast on the web. Tune in as we share the emails and voicemails of fellow listeners in addition to some favorite Star Wars Action News memories as well as a whole host of pictures, fan art, and tributes. And listen in to find out what collectibles ...

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[ Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CC: Putting You in the Spotlight
For almost four years Star Wars Action News has been the only podcast bringing you weekly updates with the latest in Star Wars collecting news, product reviews, collecting tips, and commentary. With 199 episodes behind us, why stop now? We continue to bring you the best in Star Wars Collecting with updates on the latest from Gentle Giant, Acme Archives, but to celebrate 200 episodes we have done this show in full video! Darth Bounty and Darth Rockstar take YOU along on a Cincinatti store toy run...

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[ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCIX: The Ultimate Autograph--George Lucas!
For anyone who collects autographs there are some rare, hard to get autographs that would be the one they want above all others. The rarity of these autographs is what makes Master Replicas able to charge $800 more for a Millennium Falcon WITH Harrison Ford's autograph versus one without. For Arnie, that ultimate autograph has always been George Lucas, and this past weekend at the Siskel Film Center Arnie was able to get that autograph and meet "the maker". This week on Star Wars Action News, Ar...

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[ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCVIII: Joke's On Us
Ever since 1977 Star Wars fans have loved Stormtroopers. But the problem is, they're all mostly the same. Sure, there are Sandtroopers with their colored shoulders, and Snowtroopers with their erie hoods and half-capes, but really there is just one Stormtrooper. Leave it to Hasbro to find a way to give us a multi-pack full of unique, helmet-removable stormtroopers by making the Joker's Squad of Stormtroopers from the Legacy comic books. We review these figures this week. Also this week we look a...

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[ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCVII: We Get Mugg-ed
The Star Wars Mighty Muggs are an interesting line. While so many of the Muggs warm shelves across the nation, others go for top dollar on eBay. With shoddy distribution and a number of exclusives, the only true reliable way to get the newest Muggs at near-retail prices is ordering by the case. This week on Star Wars Action News, we open cases of Wave 8 and 9 Mighty Muggs and see if they are worth the trouble, and also review the exclusive Admiral Ackbar and Shadow Stormtrooper Muggs. Also this ...

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[ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCVI: Requiem for a X-Wing
Today, May 25th, is a special day for two reasons. First it is Memorial Day in the United States, a day when we remember those who died protecting our country in war. Second, it is the 32nd anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope being released in theaters. Bringing these two things together, on this week's Star Wars Action News we look back at the figures memorializing those brave X-Wing pilots lost in battle above Yavin. Also this week, Star Wars Tales comic author Nathan P. Butler returns with h...

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[ Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCV: The Phantom Memories
On May 19th 1999 a new era of Star Wars movies dawned as The Phantom Menace opened in theaters, the first new Star Wars movie in 16 years. Understandably, anticipation was high, and it went on to become one of the top grossing films of all time. Now we look back at the milestones of Star Wars 10 years ago, including the toys, the lines for tickets, Star Wars Celebration I, the midnight movie showings, the costuming, and the people who made Episode I the memorable experience it is today. Listen t...

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[ Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCIV: Pawns of the Darkside
You see that Star Trek movie yet? Despite being a Star Wars podcast and having a Star Wars web site, it seems that Star TREK is the sci-fi franchise in the spotlight especially this weekend with the new movie out. Remarks have been made such as "This is the Star Trek movie made for Star Wars fans" and Star Wars fans who follow swactionnews on Twitter have said "The new Star Trek is better than the entire prequel trilogy". With such statements being made, it's impossible for this to not have an i...

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[ Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCIII: Blow-Up Amidala
In May, 1999 Star Wars returned to theaters triumphantly with The Phantom Menace. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of that movie, Star Wars Action News is reviewing merchandise from that very hyped film. This week, we look at the blow-up Queen Amidala chair, one in a series of five inflatable chairs made for the movie. And remember, you have until May 11th to get us YOUR Phantom Memories. Tell us about your first time seeing the movie, your experience buying tickets, your toy buying, your favor...

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[ Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCII: Hasbro vs. Collectors
In recent Hasbro Star Wars Q&As, Hasbro has stated the collector base has depleated, and they postulate some reasons for this, and say some things will change in the Hasbro Star Wars line due to this. While we see as many Yarna's on pegs as anyone else, we take some time this week to really evaluate Hasbro's statements and debate why this might be. Also this week, we round up news of latest releases from Gentle Giant and Sideshow, and talk about what new Star Wars product is hitting pegs and she...

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[ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXCI: The Mother of All Shopping Lists
Many collectors know Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins. From their collecting panels at Star Wars Fan Days and at Star Wars Celebration to the website The Star Wars Collector's Archive, these two supercollectors are experts in Star Wars collecting. And now they have released a definitive Star Wars price guide and collectibles' list, Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles. On this week's Star Wars Action News, we sit down with Gus and Duncan to talk about their collecting hobbi...

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[ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CXC: Ha$$$$$bro
Perhaps we are getting old when we have to be told by Hasbro employees that "the value of a dollar isn't what it used to be" but that doesn't make the increasing cost of Hasbro Star Wars toys any easier for collectors' pocket books. With 3.75" figures ranging from $8 to $13 at retail, Ughnauts downsized from two per pack to one per pack, and vehicle rereleases costing nearly double what they used to, collectors dollars are getting stretched thinner and thinner, and in this economy it is not what...

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[ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXIX: Ultimate Star Wars Easter Basket
For many years it seems that Star Wars licensed Easter items had been lacking, but this year Target and Toys R Us have combined to rectify that. More than just the usual dye kit, this year we get two egg dye kits, one with a kit to make a giant TIE Fighter egg! Plsu easter baskets, easter buckets, Easer Eggs filled with candy and Jake character art, special Legos, and more. This week on Star Wars Action News we build the ultimate Star Wars Easter Basket for a 3 year old and give tips how you cou...

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[ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXVIII: Aaron Allston: Outcast
The latest Star Wars book arc from Del Rey, Fate of the Jedi, launched last week with the book Outcast by Aaron Allston and in the galaxy far, far away things are changing quite a bit from the days of the movies. This week on Star Wars Action News Aaron Allston is here to talk to us about this new series, and to look back on the Legacy of the Force series. Also this week we look at Star Wars tattoos in eggs, review some recent comic pack finds, and review some select questions from other sites' ...

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[ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Season 1 Episode 22: Hostage Crisis
He's Bad. He's Blue. He's Bane! Cad Bane, the best bounty hunter in the galaxy (now that Jango Fett has lost his head) is hired by the lovable Ziro the Hutt to infiltrate the senate, take senators hostage, and get Ziro a full pardon for his crimes against Hutt-manity by kidnapping poor little Rotta. It's the season finale of Clone Wars, and it's discussed all here on the last regular episode of Republic Forces Radio Network Season 1! Also with a child's perspective on Bane from Owen Cheddar...

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[ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXVII: Expanded Universe Outcast
For the past three weeks Star Wars Action News has been continuing their March into the EU, celebrating the release of Aaron Allston's novel Outcast this Tuesday, beginning the new Fate of the Jedi book series. But one question that keeps coming up is: can a newcomer to Star Wars books read Outcast? Taking place 43 years after the original Star Wars movie, so much has happened between the movies and this book (the New Jedi Order, the Legacy of the Force series, and more) can someone jump into th...

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[ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXVI: Star Wars Radio Dramas -- Lost Scenes Revealed
The Star Wars Radio Dramas are held in high regard by a large number of Star Wars fans. Once considered by Lucas himself part of the Star Wars canon, these Brian Daley penned audio dramas greatly expanded upon the original two Star Wars movies in the 80's. Released on CD in regular and Special Edition format in the 90's, the original broadcast of Star Wars was broadcast in 1981, and then again in 1983 when The Empire Strikes Back was released on National Public Radio. However, in the 1983 reb...

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[ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Season 1 Episode 21: Liberty On Ryloth
This week it's The Mace Unleashed as we have the pentultimate episode of Clone Wars Season 1--Liberty on Ryloth!...

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[ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:01 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXV: Karen Miller's "Wild" Side
Star Wars Action News continues its March Into The Expanded Universe. On this week's episode of Star Wars Action News, we talk to Karen Miller, author of the Clone Wars novel Wild Space. Wild Space is the first original fiction book tying into the cartoon Clone Wars series, telling us what happens to Obi-Wan during the Downfall of a Droid duology of episodes. Karen talks to us about how she became a Star Wars author, her views on the dogma of the Jedi order, and why she loves a certain Sith lord...

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[ Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Season 1 Episode 20: Innocents of Ryloth
Miya Hi! Miya Ha! Miya Ha-Ha! We see the Twi'lek Numa in this week's episode, Innocents of Ryloth!...

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[ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:01 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXIV: Matt Stover and the Shadows of the Force
Late this month, Aaron Allston's new novel "Outcast", the first book in the Fate of the Jedi series, will be released. To celebrate the start of the new series, Star Wars Action News celebrates the Star Wars Expanded Universe with our March into the EU series. This month on the Star Wars Action News podcast you will see interviews with authors, including the Clone Wars: Wild Space author Karen Miller. The shows will also have reviews of books, segments on EU, and more including the return of the...

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[ Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Season 1 Episode 19: Storm Over Ryloth
We discuss the Sepratist blockade of the Twi'lek homeworld Ryloth!...

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[ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXIII Toy Fair 2009 Redux
However it may seem to us collectors and web site staff, Toy Fair doesn't exist to excite collectors about toys, it's there for toy manufacturers to hook up with toy distributors to get shelf space for toys each year. But not all manufacturers rely on distributors for sales, such as eFX and Sideshow Collectibles, and in this economy where every dollar counts some companies choose to excite collectors by making announcements during Toy Fair without actually taking the trip to New York. Sideshow C...

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[ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXII Part 2: Toy Fair 2009--Lego, Underground Toys, Uncle Milton, Basic Fun, and More!
Our Toy Fair coverage continues looking at the latest OTC and Clone Wars offerings from Lego, the iPod, iPhone and tech gadgets brought to us by Underground Toys, the keychains, backpack buddies, and washcloths (???) from Basic Fun, and we learn to use the Force with funjicational toys from good ol' Uncle Milton. Plus a Hasbro Toy Fair announcement redux, all on our conclusion episode of Toy Fair Star Wars Coverage 2009!...

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[ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Blue Shadow Virus and a Thousand Moons
A two-fer this week as we discuss episodes Blue Shadow Virus and Mystery of a Thousand Moons....

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[ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:01 -0600 ]


The Hidden Enemy
There's a traitor in our midst...and it's one of our Clone Brothers. But how can we tell ourselves apart? The Hidden Enemy...

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[ Sat, 8 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXII Part 1: Toy Fair 2009--Hasbro, Diamond, Kotobukiya
It is Toy Fair time again, and here to round up and review all the newly announced products from Star Wars licensees is Star Wars Action News. On this first day of coverage, Valentine's Day, we heart Hasbro, Diamond Select, and Kotobukiya....

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[ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXXI: State of Collecting Address 2009
The stores are full of stale Organas and Yarnas (congrats to all those who prognosticated Yarna's future peg warming status). Manufacturers have been tight-lipped about new product, in some cases awaiting the glut of news that is Toy Fair and in other cases simply because there is no news. And figure prices are above the $7 mark everywhere, and some places over the $8 mark. There's a lot of grimness out there, but there's a bright future ahead for the hard core Star Wars collector. Here to analy...

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[ Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]


Episode CLXXX: Fandex
eFX Collectibles gave us little advance notice before the Ahsoka Tano lightsaber, with a plaque signed by Dave Filoni, went on sale Feb 1st. This first saber replica from the new prop replica company is based on the design for Anakin Skywaker's new Togruta padawan from the animated series, and to talk about the new product we interview Barry from eFX Collectibles. Barry describes what went into the Ahsoka lightsaber, the new Director's Edition signature edition, and what the future holds for hig...

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[ Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0600 ]


Tresspass
Can the Jedi help a young senator stop her Chairman from making a fatal mistake? Trespass....

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[ Sat, 1 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ]

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