Continuing the very successful tradition from last year, we at SirStevesGuide.com are doing Year in Review differently from others by opening it up to everybody to participate. Come check out the SSG Collecting 2012 Year in Review, and then add your voice. And for the first time in SSG's 14 years of doing the Star Wars collecting YIR, this one is going to be... ON TIME - Happy New Year!!! ...

Here is another video from Sideshow Collectibles San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Showcase that features Star Wars 12-inch Armies.
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Sideshow Collectibles has added a video that highlights their Star Wars 12-inch Bounty Hunters that was on display at the San Diego Comic-Con.
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Sideshow Collectibles has a preview of their new 12" Boba Fett figure!
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Preview the new Sideshow Collectibles Han Solo in Carbonite Life-Size!
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Sideshow Collectibles is proud to announce and launch an all-new collectible figure category, Legendary Scale(TM) Figures. This range features iconic characters from some of Pop Culture's greatest titles, film and comic alike. Legendary Scale(TM) Figures offer collectors a unique opportunity to own the seminal representations of their favorite heroes and villains as immensely impressive collectibles.

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With the San Diego Comic-Con International starting this week, Star Wars fans are sure to be plotting their schedules to hit the many Star Wars licensee booths offering exclusives and free swag. StarWars.com compiled a list of some of the items you'll want to be sure to include (and fortunately, many of these are located in the Lucasfilm Pavilion!)
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Sideshow Collectibles has just announced their IG-88 12" Figure!

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Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to announce a unique collaboration, a union of talent and artistic vision aimed at bringing the very best products to life in 1:6 Scale. Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys have worked together successfully for many years, supporting one another with shared licensing opportunities, global distribution support, customer service, and of course, creative collaborations. To further the unique relationship the two companies have, the two have come together in a way that best utilizes the strengths of each, redefining the boundaries and potential of their joint efforts.
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A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues bring you all of the quality and detailing that you expect from an ARTFX release in a great smaller scale that’s perfect for collecting! The new collection has exploded with such greats as Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Imperial Stormtroopers, and Republic Clone Troopers (the latter two in easy to collect two packs)! Up next is the most famous droid duo of all time, C-3PO & R2-D2!
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Hallmark Gold Crown Stores has its annual Keepsake Ornament Premiere event this weekend, July 16 & 17. Four of the five Star Wars ornaments will be available during the event and after while supplies last.
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Take a look at the upcoming 1/6th Scale Mos Eisley Chalmun's Cantina Environment preview!
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This Gentle Giant 1:1 scale R2-D2 Monument is unmatchable in its level of authenticity and comes with a hand numbered edition plaque. Handcrafted by the artisans at Gentle Giant, digital modelers processed the data from The Clone Wars animated series, sculptors perfected the design and painters brought the piece to life. The R2-D2 Clone Wars Monument stands 3 feet tall and is the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan's home or store. SRP $1,200 and will be available February ...

Sideshow Collectibles has just added their new 12" Commander Gree Exclusive Edition that is available now for pre-order! ...

Sideshow Collectibles has just added the new 12" Infantry Battle Droids Exclusive Edition that is available for pre-order now! ...

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to announce the C-3PO Life-size Bust Special Edition, created in conjunction with renowned robot craftsman Fred Barton. Each piece is individually painted and hand-finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. Crafted of fiberglass and polystone and complete with light-up eyes*, the C-3PO Life-size Bust Special Edition is sure to become the premier addition to any Star Wars display.
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SideshowCollectibles.com is now taking Pre-Orders for Maybang's Collectibles' Lighted Display Case now! Order one, two, three, or more of these cases that will display so many of your collectibles in a new light!
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Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the outstanding Star Wars collectible statues by Attakus. These detailed statues present some of the greatest characters in the Galaxy.
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A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Often found leading Empirical squads to the front lines or coordinating the suppression of outer rim uprisings, Stormtrooper Commanders are distinguishable from their subordinates by the deep blue markings imprinted on their white armor. Aside from the obvious benefit of being encased in a plastoid-composite suit these officers are also issued personal energy shields, capable of deflecting blaster fire and other battlefield hazards. Selected for their tactical prowess, Stormtrooper ...