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<CENTER>AOTC: What to Expect This Year
01/30/02</CENTER>
Ishi Tib sends in this report:<BR><BR>Are you having a hard time trying to keep up with all the news popping up on Attack of the Clones future toy releases? Finding it difficult remembering dates, amount of product and its diversity?<BR><BR><CENTER>Rest you will....</CENTER><BR><BR>I have gathered, <A HREF="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=897">here</A>, as much information as is available right now on most of what ATOC and the rest of the year will bring. The information has been organized in an effort to make things easier to remember and keep track of. Without further ado, check out the product list , description and possible release dates on what the very near future holds for us this "movie year"
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One Last Reminder
01/30/02</CENTER>
The DEADLINE is approaching for the Bothan Custom Figure Contest. No more entries will be accepted after February 1st and the judging will begin.
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Carrie Fisher interviews George Lucas Oxygen 10pm
01/30/02</CENTER>
Converstaions From The Edge <BR>Carrie Fisher interviews George Lucas tonight on the Oxygen network at 10pm EST.1 hour
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Preview of upcoming 12" Luke and Tauntaun
01/30/02</CENTER>
<BR>Over at <A HREF="http://www.rebelscum.com">rebelscum</A>, they have posted a pic of the upcoming 12" Luke with Tauntaun. This can easily look different when it gets released, but check it out so far <A HREF="http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=toys2/12luketauntaunproto.jpg">here</A>.
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12" Valorum/Coruscant Guard Uber-cheap at Fan Club
01/30/02</CENTER>
<BR><BR>The <A HREF="http://www.starwars.com">official site</A> has the once expensive 12" set for a mere $10.99 right now. Click <A HREF="http://swfan.wizards.com/Product.asp?FromSearch=1&ProductID=7452">here </A>to go straight to the page.
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Episode 2 Script Reviews
01/29/02</CENTER>
<A HREF="http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com">Aint-It-Cool-News</A> has a script review that can be found by clicking <A HREF="http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=11364">here</A> and <A HREF="http://www.darkhorizons.com">Dark Horizons</A> has a script review that can be found by clicking <A HREF="http://www.darkhorizons.com/reviews/t020128a.htm">here</A>. Obviously, you should probably avoid reading <B>the script</B> if you're looking to avoid spoilers. Both reviews are positive.
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AOTC Figure List
01/28/02</CENTER>
<a href="http://books.dreambook.com/tpu/probenews.html">The Private Universe</a> has that much removed list of Hasbro's AOTC figures and releases for 2002 posted today, but this time it has come from a public source, the <I>Forbidden Planet home shopping catalogue</I>. It contains spoilers, so beware, but hurry <a href="http://books.dreambook.com/tpu/probenews.html">over</a> as it still may not last long... "
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A definitive list of upcoming Episode II toys
01/28/02</CENTER>
Over at <A HREF="http://www.yakface.com">Yakface</A>, someone has sent in a list of figures from the UK Toy Fair. This list is quite impressive, and almost certainly won't stay for long, so you better hurry up and go <A HREF="http://collectibles.echostation.com/">here </A>to see it.
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More Cover Pics
01/27/02</CENTER>
<a href="http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk/">Raging Dianoga</a> has added some cover pictures of R.A Salvatore’s Star Wars Episode 2 Attack Of The Clones Novel with some information. Head over and check them out.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?
01/27/02</CENTER>
Star Wars has gotten into the hearts and minds of millions and millions of people like no other adventure of our time. The saga reveals to us as a story full of power and myth, rebirth and redemption and the triumph of good over evil.<BR>The line of toys and memorabilia brought up by the films has certainly been a powerful and present force for 25 years. The motivations leading us to collect it have been many but have you ever stopped and asked yourselves:<BR><BR>-What does it mean to me to be collecting Star Wars memorabilia?<BR>-What makes me want every figure from this incredible adventure in a galaxy far, far away?<BR>-What feelings do I get from collecting this line of toys?<BR><BR>Let's try to give answers to these questions and express our own feelings on the subject right <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=867">here</a> in my latest editorial<BR>... What does it mean to you?
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Don't Forget
01/27/02</CENTER>
George Lucas Biography will be on A&E 8pm EST tonight. Duration:2 hours
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Talon...Signing Off
01/26/02</CENTER>
With a sad heart, I post here to say goodbye to everyone. I have had a great time working on this awesome site in the few short months that we have been around. However, due to personal reasons I will be taking some time off from the site and Star Wars collecting in general. I am still and will always remain a loyal Star Wars fan, but at this time I have other things that just take priority. I may still pop up here and there to throw in a report or two and see how things are going.<BR>I would like to take a moment to thank all of the TBS staff. You guys are great and I wish you all nothing but the best of luck and success with the site. There is something special here and I hope that it continues to grow. I know how hard we have worked to get everything to were it is right now!<BR>A big thanks goes to all the readers who made us a regular stop and continue to visit daily. I have made quite a few friends and that is what it is all about. Star Wars transcends race, religion, age, etc., and so should Star Wars fans and collectors. It was an honor to get to report news to all of you. <BR>I hope that my situation changes and allows me to once again be a part in such a great site.<BR><BR>May the Force be with you!
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We Have a Winner
01/26/02</CENTER>
The winner of our 2-Pack giveaway, sponsored by <a href="http://www.galaxy-toys.com/">Galaxy-Toys</a>, is Jose M. Argibay. You have one week to contact <a Href="mailto:amshak@thebothanspy.com">ME</a> to claim your prize. Look for our next giveaway to start later this evening.
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Off the Subject
01/26/02</CENTER>
<center><img src=http://thebothanspy.com/bothanusers/zzgijoe/joefront></center><BR>I know a lot of you out there collect G.I. Joe. Well, the folks over at <a href="http://www.action-figures.net/">actionfigures.net </a> sent these images over.<BR>In the spring they will begin releasing Resin Mini Busts based on the characters of G.I.Joe. Wave one will include: Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, Baroness, Flint, Destro, Scarlett & Cobra Commander. Each bust will have a limited production run and carry an S.R.P. of $44.99. They will begin showing prototypes at the Toy Fair in February but I thought you all may enjoy getting a sneak peek at at some of the concept art. <BR>Click <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=3995&t=4088#post3995">HERE</a> to see more.
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Just a Reminder
01/25/02</CENTER>
This is the last weekend you have to work on those custom "Bothans". The winner gets a case of POTJ 300th Edition Boba Fetts.
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Attack of the Clones Posters: Home-made recipe
01/25/02</CENTER>
<center><img src=http://thebothanspy.com/bothanusers/news/poster></center><BR>Twenty years ago production began on "Return of the Jedi." Twenty years ago Star Wars came out on videocassette becoming the best selling video of its time. Twenty years ago the THX Sound System was introduced. Today, twenty years after, another world event by Lucasfilm will make history, "Attack of the Clones," Star Wars Episode II. The excitement of such event getting so close has inspired me into creating three different posters/ads which I'd like to share with you and you can see them <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=861">here</a>. This is my small contribution as a fan and collector to that galaxy far away, our Star Wars world.
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Approaching Storm
01/25/02</CENTER>
The Approaching Storm is a episode 2 based book which serves as a prologue to the events of Attack Of The Clones, very few details about this book are known at the moment, but you can find out more and see the cover art over at <a href="http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk/">Raging Dianoga</a>
01/30/02</CENTER>
Ishi Tib sends in this report:<BR><BR>Are you having a hard time trying to keep up with all the news popping up on Attack of the Clones future toy releases? Finding it difficult remembering dates, amount of product and its diversity?<BR><BR><CENTER>Rest you will....</CENTER><BR><BR>I have gathered, <A HREF="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=897">here</A>, as much information as is available right now on most of what ATOC and the rest of the year will bring. The information has been organized in an effort to make things easier to remember and keep track of. Without further ado, check out the product list , description and possible release dates on what the very near future holds for us this "movie year"
<CENTER>___________________________________
One Last Reminder
01/30/02</CENTER>
The DEADLINE is approaching for the Bothan Custom Figure Contest. No more entries will be accepted after February 1st and the judging will begin.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Carrie Fisher interviews George Lucas Oxygen 10pm
01/30/02</CENTER>
Converstaions From The Edge <BR>Carrie Fisher interviews George Lucas tonight on the Oxygen network at 10pm EST.1 hour
<CENTER>___________________________________
Preview of upcoming 12" Luke and Tauntaun
01/30/02</CENTER>
<BR>Over at <A HREF="http://www.rebelscum.com">rebelscum</A>, they have posted a pic of the upcoming 12" Luke with Tauntaun. This can easily look different when it gets released, but check it out so far <A HREF="http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=toys2/12luketauntaunproto.jpg">here</A>.
<CENTER>___________________________________
12" Valorum/Coruscant Guard Uber-cheap at Fan Club
01/30/02</CENTER>
<BR><BR>The <A HREF="http://www.starwars.com">official site</A> has the once expensive 12" set for a mere $10.99 right now. Click <A HREF="http://swfan.wizards.com/Product.asp?FromSearch=1&ProductID=7452">here </A>to go straight to the page.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Episode 2 Script Reviews
01/29/02</CENTER>
<A HREF="http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com">Aint-It-Cool-News</A> has a script review that can be found by clicking <A HREF="http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=11364">here</A> and <A HREF="http://www.darkhorizons.com">Dark Horizons</A> has a script review that can be found by clicking <A HREF="http://www.darkhorizons.com/reviews/t020128a.htm">here</A>. Obviously, you should probably avoid reading <B>the script</B> if you're looking to avoid spoilers. Both reviews are positive.
<CENTER>___________________________________
AOTC Figure List
01/28/02</CENTER>
<a href="http://books.dreambook.com/tpu/probenews.html">The Private Universe</a> has that much removed list of Hasbro's AOTC figures and releases for 2002 posted today, but this time it has come from a public source, the <I>Forbidden Planet home shopping catalogue</I>. It contains spoilers, so beware, but hurry <a href="http://books.dreambook.com/tpu/probenews.html">over</a> as it still may not last long... "
<CENTER>___________________________________
A definitive list of upcoming Episode II toys
01/28/02</CENTER>
Over at <A HREF="http://www.yakface.com">Yakface</A>, someone has sent in a list of figures from the UK Toy Fair. This list is quite impressive, and almost certainly won't stay for long, so you better hurry up and go <A HREF="http://collectibles.echostation.com/">here </A>to see it.
<CENTER>___________________________________
More Cover Pics
01/27/02</CENTER>
<a href="http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk/">Raging Dianoga</a> has added some cover pictures of R.A Salvatore’s Star Wars Episode 2 Attack Of The Clones Novel with some information. Head over and check them out.
<CENTER>___________________________________
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?
01/27/02</CENTER>
Star Wars has gotten into the hearts and minds of millions and millions of people like no other adventure of our time. The saga reveals to us as a story full of power and myth, rebirth and redemption and the triumph of good over evil.<BR>The line of toys and memorabilia brought up by the films has certainly been a powerful and present force for 25 years. The motivations leading us to collect it have been many but have you ever stopped and asked yourselves:<BR><BR>-What does it mean to me to be collecting Star Wars memorabilia?<BR>-What makes me want every figure from this incredible adventure in a galaxy far, far away?<BR>-What feelings do I get from collecting this line of toys?<BR><BR>Let's try to give answers to these questions and express our own feelings on the subject right <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=867">here</a> in my latest editorial<BR>... What does it mean to you?
<CENTER>___________________________________
Don't Forget
01/27/02</CENTER>
George Lucas Biography will be on A&E 8pm EST tonight. Duration:2 hours
<CENTER>___________________________________
Talon...Signing Off
01/26/02</CENTER>
With a sad heart, I post here to say goodbye to everyone. I have had a great time working on this awesome site in the few short months that we have been around. However, due to personal reasons I will be taking some time off from the site and Star Wars collecting in general. I am still and will always remain a loyal Star Wars fan, but at this time I have other things that just take priority. I may still pop up here and there to throw in a report or two and see how things are going.<BR>I would like to take a moment to thank all of the TBS staff. You guys are great and I wish you all nothing but the best of luck and success with the site. There is something special here and I hope that it continues to grow. I know how hard we have worked to get everything to were it is right now!<BR>A big thanks goes to all the readers who made us a regular stop and continue to visit daily. I have made quite a few friends and that is what it is all about. Star Wars transcends race, religion, age, etc., and so should Star Wars fans and collectors. It was an honor to get to report news to all of you. <BR>I hope that my situation changes and allows me to once again be a part in such a great site.<BR><BR>May the Force be with you!
<CENTER>___________________________________
We Have a Winner
01/26/02</CENTER>
The winner of our 2-Pack giveaway, sponsored by <a href="http://www.galaxy-toys.com/">Galaxy-Toys</a>, is Jose M. Argibay. You have one week to contact <a Href="mailto:amshak@thebothanspy.com">ME</a> to claim your prize. Look for our next giveaway to start later this evening.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Off the Subject
01/26/02</CENTER>
<center><img src=http://thebothanspy.com/bothanusers/zzgijoe/joefront></center><BR>I know a lot of you out there collect G.I. Joe. Well, the folks over at <a href="http://www.action-figures.net/">actionfigures.net </a> sent these images over.<BR>In the spring they will begin releasing Resin Mini Busts based on the characters of G.I.Joe. Wave one will include: Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, Baroness, Flint, Destro, Scarlett & Cobra Commander. Each bust will have a limited production run and carry an S.R.P. of $44.99. They will begin showing prototypes at the Toy Fair in February but I thought you all may enjoy getting a sneak peek at at some of the concept art. <BR>Click <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=3995&t=4088#post3995">HERE</a> to see more.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Just a Reminder
01/25/02</CENTER>
This is the last weekend you have to work on those custom "Bothans". The winner gets a case of POTJ 300th Edition Boba Fetts.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Attack of the Clones Posters: Home-made recipe
01/25/02</CENTER>
<center><img src=http://thebothanspy.com/bothanusers/news/poster></center><BR>Twenty years ago production began on "Return of the Jedi." Twenty years ago Star Wars came out on videocassette becoming the best selling video of its time. Twenty years ago the THX Sound System was introduced. Today, twenty years after, another world event by Lucasfilm will make history, "Attack of the Clones," Star Wars Episode II. The excitement of such event getting so close has inspired me into creating three different posters/ads which I'd like to share with you and you can see them <a href="http://forums.thebothanspy.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=861">here</a>. This is my small contribution as a fan and collector to that galaxy far away, our Star Wars world.
<CENTER>___________________________________
Approaching Storm
01/25/02</CENTER>
The Approaching Storm is a episode 2 based book which serves as a prologue to the events of Attack Of The Clones, very few details about this book are known at the moment, but you can find out more and see the cover art over at <a href="http://www.ragingdianoga.co.uk/">Raging Dianoga</a>