It started out as a joke, turned into an internet phenomenon, and now, after 7 years and thousands of supporters...which I am proud to count myself as one of the earliest ones...Willrow Hood (the Ice Cream Maker Guy) is finally made into a Star Wars action figure. Get the "inside scoop" from Scott Pearson, the man who started it all all those years ago, over at JediDefender.com.

For your viewing pleasure, here's a hi-rez look at one of the upcoming Target-exclusive battle packs from The Clone Wars. Ambush at Abregado includes Plo Koon, a Rocket Battle Droid, and 2 Clone Troopers. Look for this set to hit stores later this month.

The latest issue of Previews has several new Star Wars items featured, including t-shirts, workman tins, a Darth Vader helmet clock radio, and a lightsaber flashlight. Thanks to Matt for the scans.

The Rebelscum 2009 Halloween Costume Contest is well underway! Check out some of the latest entries for this year. Think you have a great Star Wars costume that you want to show off? Just head on over to the Costume Contest Feature Page, and get the full scoop on this year's rules. Prizes to be announced, but no reason not to get started now.

Get Karen Traviss' penultimate Clone novel, which is now in bookstores!

The Legacy-era Rogue Squadron is on a mission to rescue a group of Mon Calamari refugees, but the Rogues may be forced to retreat when both the Sith and a Mandalorian bounty hunter create complication. With a story by John Ostrander, art by Kajo Baldisimo, and cover by Sean Cooke, this issue promises to be a fan favorite!

A new Probe Droid has just been launched! This week we're asking fans & collectors if they're ready for a 'catch-up' multi-pack(s) offer of Cantina "Aliens" a la the new McQuarrie Concept sets recently released to Toys 'R' Us? Look for the new Probe Droid ballot now and cast your vote today!

For your viewing pleasure, here's a detailed look at a pair of Cinema Scene sets of Galactic Heroes. Get the full report and gallery after the jump.

Here's another Photo Archive update featuring the latest cinema scenes sets from the Galactic Heroes line. This Endor Attack set is a collection of previously-released figures from the Endor Bunker scene in Return of the Jedi, including Han Solo, Princess Leia, Wicket, a Biker Scout, Speeder Bike, a pair of Stormtroopers...plus an all-new Ewok with Attack Glider!

The rumors are true....sort of. Today's Photo Archive update features the latest cinema scenes sets from the Galactic Heroes line...including an all-new version of Slave I & Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back! This very cool set also includes a Han Solo in Carbonite figure, and some great features that is sure to please kids of all ages.