Three years in the making, the highly anticipated R2-D2 statue from Gentle Giant Ltd. is slated to be released in 2010. Click on through for more info and some high resolution photos of our favorite little astromech droid!

Ever want to make your own Star Wars plush toy? Well, you're in luck, because the Build-A-Bear Workshop now has not one, not two...but FIVE collectible Build-A-Bears! Designs include Anakin Skywalker and Captain Rex from The Clone Wars, Darth Vader from the films, a generic Jedi Champ, and a scruffy puppy dressed in Star Wars pajamas.

Just a reminder to cast your vote for the next Hasbro Star Wars Fans' Choice Poll! The Top 30 characters have been revealed, and now the time has come for fans to cast their votes for their favorite character destined to be made into an action figure!

StarWarsShop.com has 3 new items today. Check them out here.

Of the many characters introduced in Episode I, few stood out quite like Queen Amidala's Chief of Security, Captain Panaka. Join us as we chat with the man behind the character, actor Hugh Quarshie in this rare Cantina interview from Fan Days III.

Looking for a complete one-stop-shop for coverage of all the action that took place during last month's Star Wars Fan Days III event? Then look no further, as our friends over at MintInBox.net have provided us with their complete photographic review from the convention. This is one review no Star Wars fan can afford to miss out on. Click ahead for this amazing report.

Big Bad Toy Store has updated their site with a pile of cool new in stock and pre-order figures and collectibles from Hasbro, Sideshow Collectibles, Mattel, Diamond Select Toys, NECA, Hot Toys, and McFarlane Toys. If that weren't cool enough, they are currently running a sale that offers you discounts from 20% to 90% off! Click through to check it out!

The edition size for the regular edition of Sideshow Collectibles' Militaries Of Star Wars Imperial Shock Trooper 1/6 scale figure has been set at 2,500 pieces worldwide. If you missed out, head on over to get on the Wait List.

While currently sold out, Sideshow Collectibles' 1/6 scale Heroes Of The Rebellion Lando Calrissian figure may yet become available again. If you missed out, get on the Wait List as soon as possible. After seeing this figure in person today, I can tell you it is spectacular! Stay tuned for it to be added to our Photo Archive very soon.

Hasbro has announced the finalists for the STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS DIORAMA CONTEST, and you can vote now to help crown the 2009 Fan Favorite winner! The finalists include the following themese: Felucia Order 66, Tusken Camp Ambush, Sith Reunion, Hoth Hanger, and Captain Solo Awaits His Fate in the Carbon Freezing Chamber. Voting ends November 16, 2009.