27 July 2009 Posted 23:00 by Les Our good friend Duncan Jenkins (co-author of Gus and Duncan's Comprehensive Guide to Star Wars Collectibles) was kind enough to stop and photograph the upcoming Hallmark 2010 ornament at SDCC.

Posted 17:00 by Les Sideshow's upcoming Fertility Idol 1:1 prop replica is now available for pre-order.

26 July 2009 Posted 08:00 by Les Episode 74 of the Indy-Cast is available for your listening pleasure. They have some new announcements from Sideshow Collectibles and (shock horror), Hasbro, hear direct from the Comic Con floor on all things Indy plus in Club Obi Wan this week Rob has an exclusive interview with Staff of Kings composer Gordy Haab. Click here to download the latest episode.

25 July 2009 Posted 23:30 by Les Michael attended the Sideshow Toys collectibles panel and reports that we have a lot more Indiana Jones goodies to look forward to! Here's the list to wet your appetites - Indy vs Mola Ram diorama Temple of Doom Indy Premium Format Figure 1:4 Scale Ark of The Covenant! More 1:6 Figures and Accessories Or you can make yourself crazy watching this video: This text will be replaced

24 July 2009 Posted 19:00 by Les Michael reports in from SDCC with news of a Quarter Scale 18" Henry Jones Sr. figure from our friends at Diamond Select Toys.

Posted 14:00 by Les Michael sends us a quicktime video of the Sideshow Indiana Jones display at San Diego Comic Con 2009. Michael also shares with us this wonderful group photo of some ladies that are obviously fans of Indy... although I don't think the one with the cup can be trusted ;)

Indiana Jones is a world-renowned adventurer and professor of archeology. Known as the go-to-guy for artifact retrieval, Indy's travels often put him at odds with dangerous rivals, battling enemies from power-hungry Nazis to voodoo priests. Jones pieces together mysterious clues, deciphers ancient maps and navigates deadly booby-traps in pursuit of worldly treasures. Armed with his trusty bullwhip, wit and charm, Indiana Jones recovers priceless artifacts and keeps powerful secrets from falling into the wrong hands. After an incident with the Soviets led by Irina Spalko, Dr. Jones is placed on indefinite leave from his position at Marshal College. Mutt Williams seeks out Indiana Jones on behalf of his old colleague, Harold Oxley, who has disappeared on an expedition to find Akator, the lost city of the Mayans. Deciphering Oxley's letter, Indy quickly realizes that his old friend, trailed by Spalko and her Soviet agents, is after the Crystal Skull. Heading to Peru, Mutt and Indiana Jones must find Oxley and get to Akator before the Soviet agents! The Indiana Jones KotCS 12 inch figure features: 12-inch Pro male body Version 1.0 with 30+ points of articulation Authentic likeness of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones Hat Shirt Pants Belt Faux-Leather Jacket Boots Revolver Detailed belt with holster Coiled bullwhip with tie Articulated bullwhip Satchel Nazca Dagger Orellana mask Crystal skull Two sets of interchangeable gloved hands Two sets of interchangeable bare hands Display base with Indiana Jones logo Sideshow Exclusive: Refrigerator made from polystone and metal Visit our Sideshow page for more photos.

22 July 2009 Posted 18:00 by Les Our roving reporter Michael W. sends us a shot of the Sideshow 12" figure based on Indy's likeness from Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at SDCC 2009. And it looks like the Exclusive version will include a Fridge!   He also sends us the price for the Fertility Idol ($190) and availability (1st Qtr 2010).

21 July 2009 Posted 23:00 by Les Sideshow lets us know that they'll be unveiling a 12" figure based on Indy's likeness from Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at SDCC 2009. Stay tuned as we learn more during the next few days. We have 'top men' working the show floor and will be sending in reports. Update! Sidehsow is also going to releasing a 1:1 scale prop replica of the Fertility Idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

20 July 2009 Posted 23:00 by Les A fast update from the road (we're in Minneapolis, MN on a shopping trip). Although Legoland (in Mall of America) was a huge disappointment (no new 2009 sets), the Target stores are clearing the 2008 sets for 50% off. So I was able to pick up the Temple of Crystal Skull set for $39.88! They had 2 other sets at this location also at 50% off.

18 July 2009 Posted 08:00 by Les Episode 73 of the Indy-Cast is available for your listening pleasure. This week, we hear some Indy music that you can download, discover how Indy helped the moon landing, and learn how you can retrace the steps of our favourite archaeologist! They also have a great Indy opinions segment, Pat's trivia and they reveal the answers to last week's competition with thanks to Adam McDaniel. Click here to download the latest episode.

17 July 2009 Posted 19:00 by Les A wonderful surprise awaited us today as we opened our mail and found a familiar envelope (one of our self-addressed ones). More fun was trying to figure out who it was from. The postage said it all - United Kingdom. A big thanks to Mr. Jim Broadbent for responding in such a timely fashion and adding this fine photo to our collection.

Posted 18:30 by Les Dealers have begun to receive and put out for sale the new Indiana Jones 2010 calendar (16-month) published by Day Dream.

15 July 2009 Posted 23:00 by Michael Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings had a significant amount of original music composed by veteran composer Gordy Haab. Gordy now has the entire score to listen to on his website. Or visit his download page to add them to your iTunes library.

13 July 2009 Posted 15:00 by Les A heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Harrison Ford. He was born 67 years ago in Chicago, Illinois.

Posted 18:00 by Les Episode 72 of the Indy-Cast is available for your listening pleasure. This week they almost had some exciting news about Indy 5, review the new Indy Scholastic books, have more trivia, two Top 10's, and in Club Obi Wan this week they catch up with artist Adam McDaniel who talks more on artist Richard Amsel. Click here to download the latest episode.

11 July 2009 Posted 10:00 by Les A reminder to all collectors that the Hallmark 'Retrieving the Idol' 2009 ornament goes on sale today at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.

10 July 2009 Posted 20:00 by Les Saucers Over Hollywood have released what is arguably the best (and most accurate) reproductions of the Hand Phaser and Communicator from Classic Star Trek. Authorized by CBS Studios, these would make an awesome addition to any Trek collection. The Communicator is limited to 750 and the Hand Phaser is 2,800.

09 July 2009 Posted 23:00 by Les Lego has released (through their website and Legoland stores) a new set of Indiana Jones magnets (Indy, Mutt and Spalko) as well as 3 new keychains (Mutt, Spalko and Dovchenko). As well their 5 new building block sets (based on each of the 4 films) are arriving in stores across North America and Europe.

04 July 2009 Posted 08:30 by Les I'd like to wish a Happy Fourth of July to all our friends and readers South of the Border. Have a great day!

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