Celebration IV
Pictures from Celebration IV in Los Angeles, 2007.

Star Wars Action News
Various and interesting pictures from our listeners. Not all pictures will be Star Wars related.

Holographic Darth Maul
The latest Gentle Gaint Exclusive mini bust reviewed in Episode 133.

Darth Vader Jumbo Chubby
An item that Arnie had been putting off opening is finally reviewed in Episode 113.

Clone Commanders
The bane of collectors everywhere in 2007, the 5 Rock Star tour exclusive clone commander mini-busts. Talked about in Episode 109.

Gentle Giant Busts 2002
The first in what would become a long and successful line of busts from Gentle Giant. It all started in 2002. Reminissed in Episode 102.

R2-D2 Trash Can
A very cute yet functional R2-D2 trash can imported from Japan. Reviewed in Episode 94.

Gentle Giant Rancor Statue
Pictures of the Rancor statue that rounds out the Gentle Giant Round up in Episode 74.

Gentle Giant Cantina Book Ends
Arnie discussed these book ends of Greedo and Han who is about to shot first in Episode 74.

Republic Commando Maquette
A StarWarsShop exclusive of the four Republic Commandos: Boss, Fixer, Sev, and Scorch reviewed in Episode 74.

Gentle Giant Clone Wars Bust Ups
A look at a Christmas gift Arnie received in 2006 and reviewed in the first episode of 2007 (Episode 71).

Return of the Maquettes
Arnie reviewed the new animated style maquettes from Gentle Giant. Here are Boba Fett and Princess Leia with R2D2 which were covered in Episode 68.

Gentle Giant Yoda Monument
A photolog of Arnie getting his Yoda Monument and inspecting it for damage. Hear more about it in Episode 61.

Gentle Giant ROTS Clone Trooper Mini Busts
A photo collection of the various ROTS clone trooper mini busts put out by Gentle Giant including the 501st, Utapau, and Shocktrooper mini busts.

Gentle Giant Darth Mauls
Arnie purchased both the international and regular editions of the Gentle Giant Darth Maul statue. Did Arnie buy two of the same thing or are they different enough. Judge for yourself.

Gentle Giant Scout Trooper with Speeder Bike
Arnie's first Gentle Giant statue, photographed to accompany the review in Episode 20.

The Force Unleased Figures
Arnie finally receives the last of The Force Unleashed figures and reviews them in Episode 142.

Vintage Diecast
A guest review in Episode 140 of the precursors to our modern day Titanium series ship, we have vintage diecast.

Aayla Secura's Jedi Starfighter
Arnie got his hands on the Target exclusive Jedi Starfighter that left him pleasently surprised. Reviewed in Episode 139.

Attack on Kashyyyk
This is one of the Target exclusive tie ins for The Force Unleashed. This is kind of a yawner discussed in Episode 139.

TIE Fighters
A comparative look at the various large winged TIE fighters that have come out in recent years. Investigated in Episode 139.

Order 66 Two Packs
Arnie and Marjorie found all the Target exclusives recently. Of the onslaught, the new Order 66 two packs are reviewed in Episode 137. They found all 6 sets: Obi Wan Kenobi and ARC Trooper Commander, Anakin Skywalker and ARC Trooper, Tsui Choi and BARC Trooper, Emperor Palpatine and Commander Vill, Luminara Unduli and AT-RT Driver, Master Sev and ARC Trooper

Mail Away TAC Coin Set
Arnie finally got his Vintage TAC mail away coin set by Episode 137. Here are some photos.

More Vintage
The first hit is always free or cheap then you go back for more After Arnie got some carded vintage figures back in Episode 135, turns out he has taken his first steps into a larger world and went back for more carded vintage figures in Episode 136.

Vintage Lot
Arnie managed to snag a good deal on a lot of loose and 4 carded vintage figures. Discussed in Episode 135.

Grievous' Starfighter
A new figure review in Episode 135 of the Grievous' Starfighter. Is it a better toy than the AT-AP.

Evolutions Finds
The latest Evolutions sets of the Fetts, Sith, and the Secret Apprentice have been found and reviewed in Episode 135.

Titanium Finds (3-24-2008)
New titaniums found in the closing days of March and discussed in Episode 135.

Vintage Death Star Playset
A holy grail to many collectors, the vintage Death Star playset is reviewed in Episode 134.

Vintage Lightsaber
Arnie managed to pick up one of the vintage lightsabers. Reviewed in Episode 134.

AT-AP
A newly released vehicle from Hasbro as part of the 30th Anniversay Collection. Is it a worthy sidekick for an AT-TE. Listen to the review in Episode 134.

Galactic Heroes Millennium Falcon
The latest offerings in the super cute Galactic Heroes line includes a release of the Millennium Falcon as a Wal-Mart exclusive. Hear how it stacks up in Episode 133.

2008 Figures Wave 1
DarthKozy picked up the first wave of the 2008 figure offerings and phoned in his thoughts in Episode 127.

Wal-Mart Comic Packs
The Wal-Mart exclusive comic packs have been sighted and purchased by our collecting duo and reviewed in Episode 125.

Target Exclusives
Target bombarded us with exclusives at the year end of 2007. Arnie and Marjorie review them in Episode 123.

Ultimate Battlepacks
The Target exclusive Ultimate Battlepacks of Hoth and Endor reviewed in Episode 118.

Galactic Heroes Battle of Naboo
The latest and exclusive set of Galactic Heroes this time reinacting the Battle of Naboo. Now with new Jar-Jar. Mentioned in Episode 113.

Hasbro Finds for October 8, 2007
Pictures of the latest Hasbro offerings including UGH figures, laptops, and the Death Star Transformer. All talked about in Episode 111.

Toy Finds for 9-3-2007
Arnie struck gold and it shows with all the new toy finds talked about in Episode 106.

R2-D2 Laptop
A cute laptop aimed at the pre-school set and disccused in Episode 103.

Hasbro Finds for May 7, 2007
Pictures of the latest Hasbro offerings including Star Wars Transformers, the V-Wing Starfighter, and the TRU Exclusive wave of Ultra Titaniums. All are reviewed in Episode 89.

Unreleased Titaniums
They didn't make it retail in the US, but Arnie managed to get the Titanium Maul and Luke Forged Figures.

Bantha Battlepack
Acquired and discussed in Episode 87.

Death Star Briefing
A big box of bureaucracy discussing in Episode 81.

Vintage Royal Guard
A look back to 1983 and the best use of soft goods ever in Episode 80.

Unleashed Shadow Stormtrooper
A new acquisition that Marjorie got to open in Episode 80.

Vintage AT-AT
A look back to 1981 and Arnie's favorite SW toy as a child in Episode 78.

Titanium Royal Guard TIE Interceptor
While newly acquired in Episode 75 but not reviewed, this TIE variant looks so cool it got its own gallery.

Spring-Activated Force Action Lightsaber
The new self telescoping lightsabers photographed to accompany the review in Episode 60.

2008 Easter Eggs
A review of the Star Wars Easter egg coloring kit found in Episode 134.

2008 Easter Items
Various Star Wars Easter themed trinkeds covered in Episode 134.

2008 Valentines
When you care enough to send the semi-adequate, the valentine offerings for 2008. Sampled in Episode 124.

Halloween Costumes 2007
Arnie and Marjorie look over the Star Wars offerings in costumes for Halloween this year. Discussed in Episode 111.

Christmas Too Early
Given that it is not even Halloween and some Christmas stuff has been out since September, it is way to early to be talking about Christmas decorations in Episode 110.

Hallmark Card
Arnie got Marjorie a Star Wars themed card that plays music. This was discussed and sampled in Episode 102.

Arnie and Marjorie's Star Wars Wedding
A selection of photos from Arnie and Marjorie's Star Wars themed wedding in 2002.

Easter Basket
Marjorie found a Star Wars Easter basket of sorts. It is reviewed in Episode 83.

The Star Wars Holiday Special
Arnie and Marjorie subjected themselves (willingly) to the Holiday Special to do a special commentary on it. Here are some screen caps of the program.

2007 Valentines & Tattoos
What better way to tell your significant other that you love them than a lovely card featuring Obi-Wan and a word jumble, with a rub-on tattoo. Sampled in Episode 75.

Christmas Decorations 2005
From a festively dressed Icons Yoda to dozens of Hallmark ornaments, it was Christmas in the Stars for Marjorie and Arnie!

Marjorie and Arnie's Autographed Wedding Invitation
At Celebration II Marjorie & Arnie took their wedding invitation, with the Rebel emblem printed boldly on the front, to a number of autograph tables. It was signed by the likes of Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Warwick Davis, and Jeremy Bulloch. It's now Arnie's most prized possession in his collection. Click through to see some pictures.

Arnie's Childhood of Star Wars
Both Arnie & Marjorie have been into Star Wars since the 70's. Arnie even played for a soccer team called "The Force". Here are some select photos of Arnie's collecting throughout his childhood in the 70's and 80's.

Kotobukiya R4-P17 and C-3PO Glasses
Kotobukiya was at it again during SDCC making the R4-P17 and C-3PO glasses available for the first time. Arnie and Marjorie talk about these wonderful pieces and other SDCC scores in Episode 101.

Kotobukiya R2-D2 Glass
One of (if not the most) rare exclusives at C4. This is an etched glass of R2 that is truely a work of art. Discussed in Episode 94.

Kotobukiya Scout Trooper
This was an item Arnie had toyed with keeping or trading off, and he finally opened it up to give it a close look in Episode 85.

Christmas Kubricks
In Episode 70 Arnie and Marjorie open a case of Kubricks on Christmas.

Master Replicas Shadow Trooper Mini Helmet
The long waited for exclusive offering from the Master Replicas mini helmet line is reviewed in Episode 133.

Master Replicas at Radio Shack
The latest Master Replicas finds at Radio Shack. Sabers, lights, and helmets oh my. Reviewed in Episode 117.

Master Replicas Force FX Luke Saber
One of the last FX Sabers to be produced, this is the Luke Skywalker saber. Obtained by Episode 113.

Master Replicas Lightsaber Construction Kit
The last and at the time of Episode 113 still elusive FX saber construction kit from Radio Shack.

Master Replicas Luke Skywalker Saber (ROTJ V1)
This was Arnie's first foray in to the world of Master Replicas. He talks about this saber fondly in Episode 102.

Icons Skywalker Saber
In 1996, this was the start of higher end collectibles and a precursor to Master Replicas years later. Arnie reminises in Episode 94.

Master Replicas Millennium Falcon Signature Edition
A virtual photo essay of the Millennium Falcon from Master Replicas complete with Harrison Ford's signature. Arnie gushed over this item in Episode 72, and rightfully so. View the images and behold! You can also see only the unpacking or see the Falcon on display.

Master Replicas Yoda Saber
Arnie reviewed the Master Replicas Revenge of the Sith Yoda Lightsaber, courtesy of Brian's Toys. Does it live up to the quality of the wise Jedi master? Find out in Episode 65.

Building the Sithsonian
A photo journal of the day by day progress in building the collection museum.

Star Wars Trilogy Arcade
Arnie finaly got an arcade game. It may not be the Episode 1 pod racing game, but it is the awesome Star Wars Tilogy arcade game. Hear its tale in Episode 138.

Wacky Wobblers
A line that Arnie has mostly been avoiding, he now adds a Gamorrean Guard and Greedo to his growing ranks of bobble-heads in Episode 136.

Jedi Vs Sith
Pictures to accompany an interview of one of the authors of Jedi Vs Sith, Chris Trevas, in Episode 121.

Disney Potato Heads
Jakob gives his thoughts and feelings about the Disney exclusive Potato Heads in Episode 120.

Ceramic Jars
New ceramic candy jars and mugs reviewed in Episode 116. Skip the candy, keep the ceramic.

2008 Calendars
Photos to correspond to a review in Episode 115 of 4 separate 2008 calendar offerings for Star Wars.

The Star Wars Vault
A photo gallery to accompany the review of The Star Wars Vault in Episode 114.

Custome Tonnika Sisters
Probably the closest Arnie will get to owning the Tonnika Sisters in plastic form. Reviewed in Episode 109.

Mad Magazine
A retrospective of some classic Star Wars parodies in Mad Magazine and remembered in Episode 107.

Fan Club Kit 2007
The Fan Club kit strikes back with its 2007 offering. Is this better than the 2007 kit? Arnie and Scott give a point-counterpoint review of this in Episode 102.

Fossil Watch
Some photos of a Fossil Clone Wars watch.

Anthony Grandio
the only "impulse" purchase of C4, included new checks and wallets from Anthony Grandio. Anrie and Marjorie get around to discussing this along with SDCC finds in Episode 101.

Star Wars Books
A potpouri collection of books including The Making of Star Wars.

Star Wars Miniatures
The flashback item for 1990 discussed in Episode 87.

Return of the Jedi for the Commodore 64
Star Wars was alive (and well?) with a video game representation of Return of the Jedi for the Commodore 64 in 1988. Effing Ewoks.

R2-D2 Mailbox
One of the special R2-D2 mailboxes was spotted in SWAN's home town of Springfield, IL and talked about in Episode 82.

The Empire Strikes Back for Atari 2600
Screencaps from our trip in the Delorian back to 1982 in Episode 79 were this game was discussed.

3 Day Blinds
Discussed in Episode 78, Arnie got some new blinds for The Sithsonian.

Fan Club Kit 2006
In early 2007, Arnie and Marjorie received their 2006 Star Wars Fan Club Membership Kit. This underwhelming collection of mostly ads was reviewed live on air in Episode 75.

2007 Calendars
Photos to correspond to a review in Episode 72 of the meager 2007 calendar offerings for Star Wars.

The Official Report: Star Wars Art Special Report
Arnie may not know much about art so Matt and John come on board to give collectors a primer about Star Wars art in Episode 64. Here are some pictures of Star Wars art.

Chris Bower's Stormtrooper Pictures
Daryl dressed up as a Stormtrooper for the Halloween Episode III DVD release and Chris took pictures of the troopers event at Wal-Mart. This was mentioned in Episode 23.

Clintons' Exclusive Plush Yoda
Some very nice folks across the pond sent us a plush Yoda exclusive to the Clintons' chain of stores!  Pictures here!

Empire Strikes Back Church Service Program
When Arnie & Marjorie come to town, even churches realize Star Wars' importance.  (Okay, we actually just happened to show up on the day the sermon was entitled "The Empire Strikes Back", but they did play the Imperial March on a tuba!)

Meijer Discount Card
From the Episode III DVD Release

Toronto Maple Leafs Custom Yoda Figure
Marjorie's favorite collectible is a customized Saga Yoda painted by her husband for Valentine's Day. Click through for the photo gallery.

Premium Format Princess Leia
The latest PF to be added to the collection is Leia straight from A New Hope.

Luke Skywalker 1:6
After Anrie got the Sideshow 12" Darth Maul, has he started down a slippery slope? Here is Jedi Luke Skywalker.

Premium Format Boba Fett
The best Boba Fett representation for the money. Reviewed in Episode 87.

Sideshow Premium Format Darth Vader
Arnie received his Sideshow Premium Format Darth Vader and discussed it in Episode 26.

Pittsburgh Comiccon 08
Arnie and Marjorie invaded Pittsburgh to host a series of panels at a local Comicon in Episode 140. Here are some picutres from the trip.

Clone Wars Lines
SWAN staff with nothing better to do and looking to out do previous movie hype begin waiting in lines for The Clone Wars theatrical release in Episode 136. No joke... okay, yes it is.

Jedi-Con 2008
Jedi-Con 2008 was in Germany this past weekend Star Wars Action News reporter Steve was there and reports back in Episode 135 and has a slew of pictures. Page 1 Page 2

CollectorMania Manchester
TheGingerPrince has gone to Collector Mania at Manchester. This pictures complement his UK report in Episode 118.

Gen-Con 2007
TheGingerPrince has taken a trip to Naboo...and brought back stories and pictures to accompany his UK report in Episode 111.

Dragon Con 2007
After deciding to not go to Toronto Arnie and Marjorie instead attended the party that is Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA. This gallery is so huge it covers three pages. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3

Gen-Con 2007
Continuing Arnie and Marjoire's convention tour, they attended Gen-Con in Indy. Hear about it in Episode 104.

Wizard World Chicago 2007
Arnie and Marjorie visited the Windy City to attend Wizard World Chicago. Hear about their exploits in Episode 103.

Celebration Europe
Our very own U.K. correspondent Steve, aka TheGingerPrince, was able to attend and report on the happenings at Celebration Europe.

Jedi LarryB's Tour of ILM
Jedi LarryB was one of the few, lucky select to tour ILM with NiubNiub himself, Frank D'Iorio. Larry also recalls his tale in Episode 93.

Toy Fair 2007
Arnie and Marjorie traveled to the Big Apple to cover Toy Fair 2007 in a multipart podcast for Episode 77. See over 400 pictures of revealed product.

Times Square Toys 'R Us
Prior to Toy Fair, Arnie and Marjoire had a chance to go to the Times Square Toys 'R Us with Brock, Wonka, and Darth Litigus. Followed by Spanky's BBQ.

Timothy Zahn Book Signing
Arnie got a chance to interview Timothy Zahn regarding his latest book Allegiance. The interview was aired in Episode 76. These are pictures from the book signing in Kentucky.

Dallas Comic Con - October 2006
In October Marjorie and Arnie took a whirlwind trip to Dallas, TX. Jake Lloyd was doing a rare signing in Dallas. Having not gotten his signature, Arnie and Marjorie flew down to get his signature and took some pictures along the way. Hear more about it in Episode 62.

Scott from Tulsa's Orlando Vacation
A few pictures of and from Scott from Tulsa’s vacation to MGM Studios.

Kubrick Boba's Trip to St. Louis, MO 5/27/2006
We took Boba sightseeing in St. Louis when we went down to pick up the R2-D2 cooler.  He got a little drunk and rowdy...

Kubrick Boba's Trip to Bloomington, IL  5/13/2006
We took Boba up to see Aaron's custom Anakin Skywalker candle, and then treated him to a coffee.

Kentucky Fan Force - Paducah Imperials
Arnie and Marjorie attended a charity screening of the Star Wars Saga hosted by the Kentucky Fan Force. They took pictures and talked about the experience in Episode 23.