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I rarely get as excited
about action figures as I was today when I scanned the
"Republic News" on the Hasbro website.
Ladies and gents, 2004 may be the greatest year for Star
Wars collectors yet! One need only look at the
upcoming products to see why I feel this way.
Click the picture above to check out what great figures
await us all. Beware! Drooling on your
keyboard can damage it!
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The
Cartoon Network Clone Wars website is officially up and
operational! This website is an incredible
collection of resources, character profiles, episode
information, and games all crafted in glorious flash
animation! Head on over to this excellent website
by clicking the picture above and take in the coolest
Star Wars eye-candy this side of Yavin!
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A huge thanks to Star Wars
En Direct for mentioning Coruscant Customs on their Star
Wars on-line radio show! In case you missed it
(their servers were down) the guys (Sebastien,
Lunatic, Kitfisto, and Raven) interviewed the godfather
of Star Wars dioramas, Frank D'iorio (a.ka. Niub Niub).
Check out their stellar archives to listen to the
show. Click the link above to visit the site.
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The Hasbro Jedi Master Point
auctions have begun! Head on over to jedimasterpoints.com
to bid away those (what
appeared useless until recently) Jedi master points on
cool items like Jorg Scaul, the forgotten Cantina sets,
and other fabulous Star Wars items!
UPDATE: It
would appear as though things are a bit screwy on the
Jedi Master Point auctions. The bids are
already up to the 10k range! I think I'm a
addicted collector, and I don't have near that
much. My advice; hold on to your Jedi Master
Points until Hasbro fixes the
auctions
- Adam-Wan
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Strange thing about our Top
10 list of figures we want Hasbro to produce, Hasbro
actually produced some! Now you see why Star Wars
fans love Hasbro. Hasbro actually listens to fans!
Way to go Hasbro! Anyway, since Hasbro has been
creating figures on our list, we had to update our Top
10's with even more figures we want Hasbro to
make. Check em out by clicking the Top 10s button
on the Coruscant Customs Features above.
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While these Master Replica
Jango Fett blasters aren't cheap, they sure so look
cool! If you can afford to put down $450 on a Star
Wars collectible, head on over to Master Replica's website
and get them before they are gone (it's not like there
are any available new figures to spend your cash on . .
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If
you were wondering why there was not an update posted on
the site last week, now you know. The front page
of the site has gone through some major changes.
These changes will hopefully make the site easier to
navigate as well as make it look more aesthetically
pleaseing. If you encounter any bad links or
problems with the new front page please e-mail
me.
- Site Administrator Adam-Wan
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Can't make it to the Wizard World
convention in lovely Chicago? Well, don't worry; Coruscant Customs will
take you there! I, Adam-Wan, will be attending, what looks to be, one of
the coolest conventions this summer. With a growing list of Star Wars
and other Sci-fi franchise personalities, this convention looks like a
mini-Star Wars Celebration. The Star Wars celebrity list includes:
Amy Allen (Aayla Secura) Kenny Baker (R2-D2)
Shannon Baksa McRandle (Mara Jade)
Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
Warwick Davis (Wickett, Wald, & more)
Jesse Jensen (Saesee Tiin)
Zachariah Jensen (Kit Fisto)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Leeanna Walsman (Zam Wesell)
Additionally, there will tons on
exclusive toys, including the silver Boba Fett, Gentle Giant's Blue
Clonetrooper bust, Lord of the Rings army builders, Marvel mini-mates, etc. Look for pictures (much like
the Celebration II galleries), of the convention and all its goodies, on this
site early next week. Finally, I will be sporting a Coruscant Customs
t-shirt and handing out cards and other goodies. So, if you spot me say
hello!
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While 2003 figures are harder to find than Waldo on a
map of China, we at Coruscant Customs are nevertheless moving forward with
reviews of the figures we could find multiples of (so we could open one and
keep one on the card). Look for more 2003 Saga reviews when retailers
wake up and realize that there are hungry, and disappointed, collectors out
there.
Obi-Wan
Kenobi (Acklay Battle)
#1
Darth
Tyranus (Geonosian Escape) #3
Tusken
Raider (Tatooine Camp Ambush) #6
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Finally, we at Coruscant Customs, have finished the
reviews for the basic 2002 Saga figures. Sure, it only took us till the
middle of the next year, but it's not like we can review many 2003 figures
=). If you are wondering why the rehashed figures were left off, it is
because they will be reviewed when we get around to reviewing POTJ figures
(some time in 2006 . . . just kidding).
Watto
(Mos Espa Junk Dealer) #50
Tusken
Raider with MassifF #52
Yoda
(Jedi High Council) #53
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If you've not been over to Hasbro's Star Wars
site, then you're missing out on some incredible previews! Click the
above pictures to get a taste of the excellent treats Hasbro has in store for
us later this year and in 2004! Check em out and judge for
yourself.
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Here are 3 more Unleashed figure reviews!
Anakin
Skywalker
Darth
Tyranus
Padme
Amidala
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After recovering from a computer crash, I
Adam-Wan, am finally ready to update this site . . . If you've not seen the
new Unleashed figures slated to come out this summer, then check out Hasbro's Republic
News section. Personally, i believe these new Unleashed figures
could be the best yet (Especially the Han and Boba Fett). I also sort of
like the new dynamic packaging. To tide you over till the new Unleashed
figures hit retail, here are 3 Unleashed figure reviews! Jango
Fett Darth
Maul Darth
Vader
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While it may seem like this site's updates have been
slightly delayed recently, there is a good explanation. Behind the
scenes, this site's sole administrator, Adam-Wan, has been wrist-deep in
plaster in an attempt to recreate one of his favorite scenes from the Star
Wars movies. Well, finally this project has been completed and is ready
for viewing. To see what Adam-Wan has been tinkering with, click
here. If you are new to the site, or you you have not visited for
a while, why not check out Blue Snaggletooth's ever-expanding Mos Espa
cityscape. You can see, what will probably be one of the largest
constructed dioramas around, if you click
here.
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Just because Adam-Wan has been focused on vintage
figure goodness, doesn't mean he has forgot about the modern figures. Here is another update to further catch up with our figure reviews, I present 3
more new figure reviews of
figures released last year. To see all of our figure reviews click on
the Hasbro icon to the left.
Anakin
Skywalker (Tatooine Attack) #43
Ki-Adi-Mundi
(Jedi Master) #44
Destroyer
Droid (Geonosis Battle) #48
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Here are 3 very new reviews of
some very old figures. So, break out a box of C-3PO's cereal, put on a
Droids cartoon, and enjoy the nostalgia!
C-3P0
Darth
Vader
Stormtrooper
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Like many fans I thought the Special
Edition version of the Trilogy was a neat way to "update" the
trilogy with modern special effects. Who didn't marvel at the computer
generated Death Star trench battle, or the lengthened Wampa Scene. In
fact, some of the scenes were improvements over the original scene. The
Ewok celebration, for example, was much more palatable with the John Williams
score than the chirp chirp Ewok song. However, for real Star Wars fans
the authentic Classic trilogy will always be the original theatrical
release. Uncle George has stated that he won't release the original
trilogy in its pure form on DVD. Above is a link to a petition that
already has 30,000 signatures of Star Wars fans who will not settle for just
the Special Editions . . . after all, no one . . . and I mean no one,
likes Greedo shooting first.
As some of you who often visit this
site may know, Adam-Wan is a vintage Star Wars fanatic! So, in keeping
with the noble spirit of the Classic Trilogy, Adam-Wan presents 4 vintage Star
Wars figure reviews.
R2-D2
(Artoo Detoo) Chewbacca Luke
Skywalker Princess Leia
Organa
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It seems like only yesterday I was
standing outside the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, staring in awe at the countless
number of Star Wars fans in line. It has been one full years since
Celebration II, but the memories live on. As a tribute to the great time
had by all who attended, I have added a new page of pictures with comments to
the Celebration II page. You can visit this page by clicking the icon at
the bottom of the left side menu, or click
here.
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Here is another update to further catch up with our figure reviews, I present 3
more new figure reviews of
figures released last year. To see all of our figure reviews click on
the Hasbro icon to the left.
Geonosian
Warrior w/Massif #34
Obi-Wan
Kenobi (Jedi Starfighter Pilot) #36
Padmé
Amidala (Coruscant Attack) #41
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Hasbro has recently added three new
pictures of the upcoming 12" figures! These figures keep with the
ROTJ theme you will see all year because of the film's 20th anniversary.
Click on the above pictures to see these awesome classic trilogy figures, or click
here to read about them.
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In an attempt to further catch up with our figure reviews, I present 3
more new figure reviews of
figures released last year. To see all of our figure reviews click on
the Hasbro icon to the left.
Jango
Fett (Final Battle) #31
Qui-Gon
Jinn (Jedi Master) #32
Endor
Rebel Soldier #33
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In an attempt to catch up with our figure reviews
(yes I know we have been slacking) I present 3 new figure reviews of
figures released last year. To see all of our figure reviews click on
the Hasbro icon to the left.
Count
Dooku (Dark Lord) #27
Luke
Skywalker (Bespin Duel) #29
Darth
Vader (Bespin Duel) #30
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The polls have closed and here are
the results . . . We at Coruscant Customs wanted to know what not-produced
Star Wars vehicle you guys wanted made the most? It was a tough battle
with the two front runners being separated by a very slim margin. A new poll
is
up!
| 33% |
AT-TE Walker
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| 27% |
Sith Infiltrator |
| 11% |
Tie Defender |
| 10% |
Geonosian solar
sailer |
| 19% |
All others |
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Typically when Hasbro places pictures of new figures
on their website, I gleefully skip on over and look longingly at them.
However, these new figures look like Power Rangers rip-offs! I give
Hasbro credit when credit is due, but these figures look like third-rate
retooled GI-Joe figures. Every time I look at these figure I can't help
but think of all the other characters who have never been molded into plastic,
and I just dislike these figures all the more. Well, I hate to be
negative, but hey, the pictures speak for themselves. See em here.
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With Hasbro making many neglected figures in the
coming months, we at Coruscant Customs had to revamp our Top 10 lists (not
that we are complaining mind you). Check out who we still want
immortalized in glorious plastic here
or click the Top 10 button to the left.
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Hasbro recently released pictures of 3 new
Unleashed figures coming out this year. This wave includes Emperor
Palpatine, ROTJ Luke Skywalker, and AOTC Obi-Wan Kenobi. Click here
to read more about these neat-o figs! Hasbro has also announced two
new ROTJ Luke Skywalker 3 3/4" figures! Check out these cool new
resculpts here.
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Three brand new AOTC figures are headed to friendly
neighborhood retail stores this summer! Hasbro has recently released
detailed pictures of each. It appears as though 2003 is the year of
the individual figure environment stand, which is great for conceptualizing
dioramas!! Read what Hasbro has to say here.
With Hasbro making figures straight from out top
10 list, look for a revised top 10 list very soon!
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If your like me, then your a huge fan of Cartoon
Network's Samurai Jack. Well Star Wars faithful, there is very
cool news coming from starwars.com and Cartoon Network! Genndy
Tartakovsky the creator of Samurai Jack has signed on to create 20 3-minute
short cartoons about the Clone Wars! Click the poster above to see the
cartoon poster and click here
to read more! Here's hoping there will be a new line of figures in this
cartoon style!
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