Star Wars Action Figure Variant Covers Checklist

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1. I don’t collect the black and white versions so you might be missing a couple of those, but I did notice your missing the Mail Away 3 pack style cover for C-3po one shot comic which was 3 droids and the Rogue one 3 pack cover. Thanks for the list

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   • Well spotted Joe, I did indeed miss the two mail away versions for C-3po and Rogue one, will get them uploaded asap. Be sure to check back as I will be keeping this checklist up to date as and when new covers are released.

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   • Coming up on six years of collecting these things !! Dang 🤦‍♂️

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2. Well I looks like you do have all the black and whites accounted for. Nice

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3. The #2 Han Solo art is epic. The green makes it really pop

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4. hi just managed to get a hold of the black and white sketch version of Luke skywalker (£££££££) and noticed your list I thought that I had the whole collection but the Vader down checklist has got 6 versions according to you. I only Know of 4 ,Forbiden Planet,Midtown, Wondrworld andwanted comix. can you tell me the two I’m missing please

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   • Hi Jamie, I have updated the post to show all the variants of Vader Down, Looks like you are missing All Heroes and Buy me Toys.com – Hope that helps and congrats on getting the Black & White Sketch of Star Wars #1 – Happy days!

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     • Thanks for the info can’t seem to locate a hero’s copy anywhere if you know of any going about let me know. Also just noticed there is a new2nd mace windu comic cover available

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       • If I see one I will let you know. Yep, variant cover for Mace #5 is a thing. Same goes for Thrawn #1

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       • Hi there, I found it hard to get the All Heroes Vader Down cover…. Until I started talking to the guy on ebay and he directed me to their FB and through Messenger he sold me a copy from their All Heroes comic shop.

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         • Nice one Cris, hopefully Jamie will be able to complete the set.

         • Thanks guys just did the same thing and copy is on it’s way much apreciated

         • That’s awesome Jamie – congrats on the full set

   • not a fan of the b&w covers. had a chance to get that cover when it was released for £50, I know the local comic shop owner. didn’t want to waste 50 quid on it. lol!

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5. the cover of #39 is which character? is it Piett or a random officer. just he looks familiar.

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   • Hi Skottie, The character on the front of #39 is General Veers – check it out here https://www.bossksbounty.com/comics/star-wars-39-action-figure-variant-imperial-commander – thanks

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     • thanks for the reply! I always thought that the at-at commander was Veers. the picture depicts a black uniform while all the top brass had slightly grey uniform. suggesting a lower level officer. hence, not veers. what do you think the chances of the second bespin guard being released? they are doing the second snaggletooth as an exclusive. so, maybe the same?

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       • The AT-AT Commander is General Veers too, in the Empire Strikes Back he talks to Vader dressed in his officers uniform then Commands the Ground Assault on Hoth. So, we have two Veers (Just like the original Kenner figure cards). John Tyler Christopher seems to keep in line with the original figures so I wouldn’t be surprised if we did get the other Bespin Guard, not sure as an exclusive though. I’m Looking forward to the Cloud Car Pilot which should be one of the next few covers!

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         • so the figure on the cover isn’t veers but the face pic on the right is. lol!
           looks like we got a thrawn cover to look out for in February when the mini hits.

         • The face on both covers is Veers, just like the original Kenner cards. I am guessing the figures are based on him too, its just Kenner decided to call them AT-AT Commander and Imperial Officer rather than ‘General Veers’. He does wear both uniforms in the film though. Thrawn will be awesome, but disappointed we didn’t get a Captain Phasma!

6. Surely there will be a John Tyler Christopher exclusive to plug that hole at issue #40, (it bugs me although I know it shouldn’t).

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   • I hope so Rob!

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7. Thanks for compiling this list and it has confirmed that I have them all except for the B&W Luke Skywalker cover. Can’t find one for a respectable price.

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8. Completing the set

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9. issues 42 and 43 are zuckuss and 4 lom whats the odds on 44 being bossk?

   Surely there must be a jabba version on the horrison as well?

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   • We are still on the Empire Strikes back characters at the moment so I would imagine Jabba will be a while yet. No idea why but I have a feeling 43 will the Cloud Car Pilot.

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10. haven’t we only got 3 covers left from ESB?
    cloud car pilot
    T.I.E pilot
    black bespin guard

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    • you could be right there + a certain lizard bounty hunter!! Who you looking forward to from ROTJ? Biker Scout will be awesome!

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      • ha! had just read the above comment and got confused. so, 4 to go, then! lol
        i love these covers. so looking forward to them all. even the rubbishy characters.
        just looking at the ROTJ characters. only one im not really looking forward to is 8D8. still will lookcool, though. yeah, biker scout and AT-ST driver will be cool!
        my guess for cover of #40 is yoda force ghost. for obv reasons :-p

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        • Loving these covers and great checklist! I’m missing B&W Luke Skywalker & General Tagge, Qui-Gon, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul and Rogue One mailaway packages. Also only have one of the 6 Vader down vintage cardback comics. Might get the others.
          I would have liked to have seen 4-LOM and Zuckuss variants with the names swapped round like the original figures.

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11. issue 45 bib fortunna so it looks like we’ve started on the Jedi cards. Can’t believe they haven’t done a bossk variant hopefully it might be a JTC limited edition coming in the future

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    • Wasn’t there another Bespin Security Guard too?

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      • Right there were 2 left, not sure why JTC has started the ROTJ cast, but hopefully he will post something on FB

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12. Hi all just wondering if you all know about the secret JTC issue 58 Emporer Palpatine negative variant that was released today Only 1000 available from his website, got the E-Mail yesterday and ordered mine today be quick as they will go fast This was exclusivly sent to people who buy issues directly from his web site so its not common knowledge yet

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    • Yep, I got mine Jamie 🙂

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13. Just want to say thanks for keeping this up. I check back every few months to see if I’ve missed any. One day I may try to collect all the other variant covers too but for now just the JTC ones.

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    • no problem Scott

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14. Anyone know what will happen once this run ends at issue 75?

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    • Not sure yet, hopefully will carry on with other titles – If not I am sure we will still get the exclusives 4 times a year.

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    • “THE LAST I SAW ON TWITTER FROM JTC WAS THAT HE WASN’T SURE WHAT HE COULD OR COULDN’T SAY SO HE WOULD NOT SAY ANYTHING YET. HOPE IT DOESN’T END AS I HAVE EVERY SINGLE ONE AND I WANT HIM TO DO MORE

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    • Solicitations for two new Star Wars titles (one Kylo Ren series and a one-shot) include JTC action figure variants. I think Charles Soule is the new writer of the main series they’re starting over at #1, and he’s starting things off where Luke gets his hand chopped off in ESB.

      I’m hoping against hope these are going to continue in the new run.

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      • Awesome news, thanks Christopher

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15. Just to let everyone know there is another super secret JTC yoda variant been released same as he did with the emporer a few months back. You only get the email if you order direct from him

    Plus there is a Luke Skywalker black Jedi knight just been anounced

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16. So from the original figures it looks like these are the ones we’re still waiting for.
    Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise)
    Yakface
    Amanaman
    Barada
    Imperial Dignitary
    Lando Calrissian (General Pilot)
    B-Wing Pilot
    Rebel Commando
    Luke Skywalker (Battle Poncho)
    Princess Leia Organa (Combat Poncho)
    Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper Disguise)
    Wicket W. Warrick
    Romba
    Lumat
    Warok
    Anakin Skywalker

    Posibilities?
    Max Rebo Band
    Taun Taun
    Hoth Wampa
    Dianoga
    Dewback

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17. Oops, just noticed Leia Boushh is there.

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    • Over on Facebook, I asked about the Sebastian Shaw version of Anakin and JTC replied to the effect what if it’s already been done. So maybe the next exclusive variant will be the OG Anakin.

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18. Where do you even find #1 – Luke Skywalker: Jedi Knight Outfit ? My go to comic websites and eBay don’t have that one.

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    • If you are in the UK the forbidden planet have it on preorder. In the US I can see it on eBay – search for Star Wars Empire Ascendent

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      • I picked it up in Forbidden Planet yesterday

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19. Awesome List! Were either of the Mace Windu issues JTC Exclusives or were both available to retailers? Thanks!

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    • The Mace Windu Hissrich Battle Gear version was a Sad lemon Comics exclusive I believe, the other was a regular release

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      • Thanks! Ordered one from Sad Lemon. Even with shipping to US it was cheaper than any on eBay.

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20. No new JTC cover’s for Star Wars #1 next week? Is this it for JTC covers or will we still get the odd one or two?

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21. Come on JTC, you’re messing with my OCD here!

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22. I presume you have all seen this:
    https://forbiddenplanet.com/296464-star-wars-action-figure-variant-covers-1-christopher-variant/

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    • It says almost 100 but I have 132 so a few missing then

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      • I wondered about that too. Wonder if the variant cover will be the completed original Ghost Anakin figure I have read about?

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        • I bought that cover from Forbidden Planet so I would think so?

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          • I think Rob means will the variant version of the book be the original Anakin Ghost (Sebastian Shaw)

23. I’m in the process of hunting down the Vader Down variants and struggling to find a Forbidden Planet variant that’s not signed and graded on eBay. Wondering if anyone knew of anywhere I could find a copy.

    Thanks!

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    • Where are you based Mike?

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      • I’m based in Brandon, FL 33511

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    • Same here!

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    • There’s plenty available in the UK

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      • Don’t see in stock at Forbidden Planet

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        • No, but £8 on ebay

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          • Seems neither seller ships to US. I’ll keep checking though. Thanks!

          • I can find out what the postage cost is to USA and if that is OK I’ll buy it and send it to you. I have all the versions and would hate for someone else wanting to complete a collection and not being able to get it.

          • Hi Cris
            I would really appreciate any help and would be willing to pay you for postage as well! If you can email me as I’m not sure how to email you through here.
            Thank you very much!

          • [email protected] Mike

          • Thanks Cris! I’ll email you shortly! Really appreciate the help!

          • Curtis, I have a spare, email me and I will only charge you the postage.

          • Thanks Tim and Cris! Tim, I send email.

          • Hi Tim,
            If you still have a spare I’m interested in purchasing! If you could email me as I’m not sure how to email you through here.
            Thanks for the help!

24. JTC just announced another exclusive available for preorder March 12!!!!

    JTC EXCLUSIVE full-color HAN SOLO: IMPERIAL STORMTROOPER OUTFIT Action Figure Variant for Star Wars #74,

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25. It looks like the latest volume of Star Wars has a new Luke Skywalker cover. It is for issue #6. Problem is, I cannot find it for sale at any of the online shops.

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    • Midtown Comics has it on pre order.

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      • I could only find this on Midtown:

        Star Wars Bounty Hunters #6 Cover C Variant John Tyler Christopher Action Figure Cover

        I was looking for the regular Star Wars book which also has a variant for issue #6.

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26. Thank you for the heads up. Jon, did you find the #6 that is different?

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    • No, I haven’t found it yet Terry. I will keep an eye out for it on the Midtown site once issue #6 goes on sale. It shows a release date of 9/9/20 so hopefully it will be available. I also keep checking comicxposure.com which is a good site for variants.

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      • There’s an issue arriving August 12 that has a collection of the variant covers. That, itself, is suppose to have an action figure variant cover. Maybe that’s the confusion?

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        • Maybe… I hope so Ward because I have it on order already.

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          • This issue is now available to order for anyone who is interested:

            https://comicxposure.com/collections/just-added/products/star-wars-6-christopher-yellow-lightsaber-action-figure-var?variant=35799089643672

27. For the past few years this site seems to be the most complete resources for JTC’s Star Wars Action Figure Variant Covers. I was sure that you would add the A cover and the B variant for the “Star Wars Action Figure Variant Covers Collector’s Book #1”, which was released in comic book format by Marvel on August 12, 2020. The regular cover has the Vintage Vader Carrying Case closed. The variant has the case opened revealing a bunch of figures JTC has previously painted. Just a suggestion. Thanks for maintaining the site.

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28. Is it me or is the new Star Wars #8 cover of Zuckass look identical to #42 4-Lom… The figure not the image?

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    • Probably intentional. He could be recreating the misprint on the original action figures.

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      • Yes I believe that’s correct, there’s a figure variant for #7 announced to, possibly 4-LOM?

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29. I see images of the Star Wars Action Figure Variant Covers Book were added but I think there is an error. The main image was a JTC drawing of the Vader carrying case closed. The B variant with the case opened is correct. What is currently shown as the standard cover is, as far as I know, only a promotional image. There is no book that folks could buy with the cover shown.

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    • I agree David K. Been wondering about that myself.

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30. There’s a pre-order on ebay at the moment for Star Wars #8, Lando General, 4th November.

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31. I think there is an error in the section called:
    Star Wars 2020 (Main Series)

    #6 – Luke Skywalker (Farmboy with blue Lightsaber) – shouldn’t this read yellow Lightsaber?

    Thank you,
    Terry

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32. Thanks for doing this checklist and keeping it updated, I thought I had all but now I realized I’m missing a few issues. I had a lot of trouble finding SW #29, I had to buy a whole lot to get it and now I have a few duplicates but now my SW Volume 4 collection is complete.

    Is there a way to know about new releases other than checking midtowncomics.com every week?

    Regards.

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33. JTC EXCLUSIVE full-color LUKE SKYWALKER: IMPERIAL STORMTROOPER OUTFIT Action Figure Variant for Star Wars #12
    Pre-Sale on March 4th

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34. I have them all, including the mail-aways and all b&w variants

    Missing buy me toys, forbidden planet, all heroes and wantedcomix vintage cardback variants

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    • I do as well, and let me look, I may have duplicates of the 4 you are missing Alien.

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      • since my post i’ve found Forbidden Planet, Buy me toys, wantedcomix but still need All Heroes !!

        thank you Terry please email me through ebay, just click my name in my post above thank you

        http://www.aliencomics.ca

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35. Just seen on ebay War of the Bounty Hunters #2, Bossk on Empire card

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36. Also War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha, Boba Fett in black armour

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37. High Republic #7 has just had a figure cover announced, Keeve Trennis

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38. Star Wars 17- Amanaman!

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39. Does anyone know why the JTC Variant skipped issues 15 and 16?

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    • And #7 is missing. I have emailed him and if he replies I’ll let you know.

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40. Star Wars 18…. Romba

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41. Got an absolute bargain of the century, as well as the JTC Action Figure Variant covers, I also collect the Negative Variant one’s. The holy grail of them is Star Wars Annual #4 Red Darth Vader cover. There’s 3 on ebay that I can find and nowhere else, the cheapest is £660…… I just bought a bundle off an American comic shop on ebay and the Holy Grail was part of it and I paid…….. £29.

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    • Congrats Cris!!!

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      • Cheers Curtis

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42. Star Wars #19 – Lumat 24/11/21

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43. Star Wars is returning to Dark Horse Comics in 2022, is this the end of the JTC variant covers or are they going to do the intelligent thing and employ him?

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    • My understanding is that they are not replacing Marvel. Dark Horse are going to be comics aimed at younger fans.

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      • Interesting, I would have put it the other way around. Dark Horse are most known for their more mature readers – Hellboy, Aliens, Terminator, Predator etc

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44. JTC is banging out the Ewoks…. Star Wars #20 – Warok

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45. so if i’m keeping track correctly…..we just have Barada and Yak Face left from the original Kenner line

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    • ohh Luke Endor Battle Poncho was never done either

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46. Happy New Year everyone! I wonder what JTC will produce next?

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47. Just seen on Forbidden Planet website JTCs cover for The Mandalorian #1 out June 22

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48. Where is the action figure variant Yak Face available? Not listed anywhere.

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    • I’ve got it on pre-order with Forbidden Planet in the UK for 13th April but as they haven’t uploaded the image yet I don’t think it will be out on the 13th

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    • A seller on eBay UK has a pre-order of 20th April for it

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49. anyone have Star wars #1 Luke Skywalker (Black & White Sketch – Diamond’s C2E2 2015 Exclusive) ungraded for sale? or graded? Thanx.

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50. Just had an email from Bob at Wonderworld comics and have just pre-ordered the Obi-Wan Kenobi #1 Wonderworld Comics Exclusive Mail away JTC cover, out end of May

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    • Hi Chris where can I preorder this?
      Thanks
      Alien Warrior

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      • Hi there, there is a pre-order link on their website http://www.wonderworldcomics.com

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51. Looking for:

    Vader Down #1 Vintage style Cardback (All Heroes Exclusive)

    Please message me if you have it!
    Thank you
    Alien Warrior

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    • Hi there, this place has got one for sale. Don’t know how much they charge for shipping but they’re asking just $7.50 for it – The Grumpy Old Man’s Comics

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52. Young Anakin Skywalker is the cover for #25 out July 20th

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53. Update:

    FOUND:
    Vader Down #1 Vintage style Cardback (All Heroes Exclusive)

    Got them all now.
    Thanks for all the help
    Alien Warrior

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54. We have 98 of the original 99 Star Wars figures. When will we get Wicket W. Warrick? This is by far my favorite run of covers since Miller’s Daredevil. It would be awesome if we could get the one remaining original figure that is missing. (While I doubt it will ever happen it would be cool to get some of the figures from the Droids and Ewok cartoons. Growing up on the original trilogy the vintage figures mean so much more to me than doing figures from the prequels).

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    • He’s got a secret one coming out in November for #28 so that could be Wicket? Only available from his website.

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55. Nailed it back in August, the secret #28 cover only available on his website in November is …….. WICKET!

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    • I think Wicket might be another exclusive but not the secret one. Based on JTC Instagram

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      • Yeah, I’ve had the email from him. WICKET is #24

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56. Star Wars #29 is Queen Padme Amidala: Naboo Gown

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    • Looks like we’re getting an Episode 1 run now

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57. Wicket now up for ordering on the JTC site

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58. Looks like #29 is Queen Padme Amidala in Naboo Gown!

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59. JTC just announced the exclusive pre-order for Star Wars #28 – Luke Skywalker: Jedi Knight. This is the Death Star version, on sale November 10th

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60. Star Wars #31 is Governor Sio Bibble

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61. What are the top 5 hardest to get or most sought after in this list?

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    • The Black and White Luke #1, there’s one on eBay for over £1000. A couple of the variants for Vader Down #1 (All Heroes, Buy Me Toys and Wanted Comic covers). Some are easy to get but expensive like the B&W Boba Fett

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62. #32 Jar Jar – Oh Boy! LOL!

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63. #34 Darth Maul Hologram but still no news on what #33 is?

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64. #33 Captain Tarpals

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65. #34 Boss Nass Covers are coming thick and fast!

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66. Dark Droids #1 (2nd August) C-3PO on Droids cardback

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67. #36, Padme Amildala (Haindmaiden disguise)

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68. #37, Sabé (Queen Disguise)

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    • Seems to be not available. I cannot find it anywhere. I contacted a few sellers on eBay and they all say the publisher hasn’t got it.

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      • Same here, no luck

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69. #38 Battle Droid cover due 6th Sept

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70. From JTC himself.

    The galaxy’s greatest mystery, since the identity of those pesky Bothans’ who stole the Death Star plans, has finally been revealed! Star Wars 37 will NOT have an Action Figure cover. It was a simple error, with no meddling from the Sith. Sabe will now appear on Star Wars 42!

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    • I was just about to post this! Glad JTC cleared it up for us

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      • Thank the maker! lol

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    • You are a legend, sir!

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71. Another Dark Droids #2 cover coming – 4-LOM

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72. Just seen Star Wars #39 Pit Droid
    Dark Droids #3 Valance

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73. Star Wars #41 Qui-Gon Jinn Tatooine Poncho
    Dark Droids #3 BT-1
    Dark Droids #4 Ajax

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74. Dark Droids #5 Scourge

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75. Star Wars #40 Destroyer Droid

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76. Star Wars #41 Qui-Gon Jinn (Tatooine Poncho)

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    • Sorry Cris, I didn’t see your post about #41.

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      • No probs 😁

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