The Trade Federation #91 News SWCO shared exclusive Funko Pop Glow-in-the-dark Qui-Gon Jinn has begun to appear at Target. The DPCI is 087-06-2181, to search Target or Brickseek. Record Store Day is coming on April 22. The event includes a limited edition Star Wars: A New Hope 10” vinyl record for the 40th anniversary. Additionally, Joe has a Nintendo Switch update, previewing some upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibos. SWCT Some exciting news in the Topps Star Wars Card Trader world, Trade Fed regulars and Patreon supporters Biljamin and Miraluka have released episode 1 of the Cloud City Card Cantina Podcast. Cloud City is dedicated to SWCT. For those who have been feeling left out by Trade Fed's own dwindling coverage of the app, this is definitely the show for you. Star Wars Destiny Bill gets ready to attend the Star Wars Destiny Spirit of Rebellion preview event at local shop Toys n Things in Danvers MA. This casual non-structured event should be a great way to get a first taste of the game. According to many stores, starter decks will also be back in stock in time for the preview weekend April 1st and 2nd. Let us know if you too attend the event. #TradeFedComics For some added depth to this segment check out Retrozap Comics Commentary Darth Vader #4 by Dennis Keithly. Joe and Bill share their reactions to re-reading Marvel's Darth Vader #4. Darth Vader returns to Geonosis where it's revealed that the inhabitants have been exterminated. Vader and Aphra steal a droid production line. And of course, 0-0-0 and BT-1 are at it again. Join the Trade Fed Cast and read Darth Vader #4. Social Joe: @TradeFedCast | Bill: @LostStarWars

News It's been a few weeks since the last episode, so Joe finally gets to share his experience so far with the Nintendo Switch. As Celebration Orlando approaches, Bill comes up with a strategy to rope Dengar Dan into picking up the Randy Martinez limited print. Retrozap's Artist Series continues with Path of the Jedi by Kendall Schroeder. And Bill is chasing Oranges again? SWCT Episode 90 brings a bit more Topps Star Wars Card Trader chat this week. With the second anniversary of SWCT came some throwback sets to the early days of the app. The Trade Fed crew has been feeling the pull again, the pull to the nostalgia. Anniversary Base and Anniversary Inserts have proven to spark a little more interest in the crew. #TradeFedComics Joe and Bill share their reactions to re-reading Marvel's Darth Vader #3. Filled with Story Group plot nuggets, this is an interesting read two years later. From the Droid Gotra to the Tarkin Initiative, Vader #2 introduces Doctor Aphra, 0-0-0, and BT-1. Social Joe: @TradeFedCast | Bill: @LostStarWars

News The speed at which the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Black Series line went from official announcement to in the hands of collectors was astounding. While the new vintage-style packaging may not be perfect, Bill is generally satisfied overall. Listen in as he shares his pros and cons of this release, as well as info about the rest of the line. #TradeFedComics Joe and Bill share their reactions to re-reading Marvel's Darth Vader #2. Not quite as epic as #1, this issue begins to develop some of the themes and plots that will continue through the rest of the run. Vader bumps heads with his new boss Grand General Tagge, however Vader's power and cunning are on full display in the second issue of Darth Vader. Social Joe: @TradeFedCast | Bill: @LostStarWars

The Trade Federation #88 News Mythic Legions 2.0 action figure Kickstarter by Four Horsemen studios is underway. Funded in under a day they continue to crush stretch goal after stretch goal. This independent, original fantasy adventure line looks to continue delivering awesome toys for fans of sword and sorcery. Joe highlights some of the great content available for free from Comixology, including TMNT #1. And Newbury Comics has beguun pre-orders for the limited edition Westworld soundtrack. #TradeFedComics Joe, Bill, and Brent share their reactions to re-reading Marvel's Darth Vader #1 two years later. Steven writes in with his first read through. And the crew begins the #TradeFedComics book club, inviting listeners to read along each week and join in the conversation on social media. Social Joe: @TradeFedCast Bill: @LostStarWars Brent: @BuseyKnowsBest

News Hasbro Black Series wave 11 cases will contain Hera, Lando, Emperor's Royal Guard, Tusken Raider, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Director Krennic. With representation from nearly every era of Star Wars, this is an excellent case. Rumor has it this will be the final wave to feature the red and black packaging of the last two years. More than likely, the packaging will be updated for the Star Wars 40th Anniversary. Star Wars 40th According to Brickseek.com, Walmart's inventory system is already showing data for the Star Wars 40th Anniversary Hasbro line up. Inquisitive Rebelscum forum member Ham_Salad has revealed a number of SKUs that describe product as "SW BLK SERIES 6INCH 40TH ANN FIGURE ASST." The character line up suggests a tribute to the original 12 Kenner figures. Another SKU references Black Series die cast figures. What those will be remains to be seen, but Bill has some guesses. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Finally, the Episode VIII title has been revealed to be The Last Jedi. Joe and Bill share their reactions and excitement for the next installment of the Saga. Social Joe: @TradeFedCast Bill: @LostStarWars

The Trade Federation #86 News The Knights of Ren Podcast hosts join the Trade Federation this week to discuss some of the latest Star Wars collecting news. Two SH Figuarts releases will be hitting this week. The Imperial Stormtrooper and Assault Tank Commander are due out on January 13. And Fantast Flight Games has announced and teased the second Star Wars Destiny set: Spirit of the Rebellion. The Knights of Ren Podcast Sugi and Jey are the hosts of the Knights of Ren Podcast dedicated to Star Wars Destiny collectible dice and card game. Dedicated gamers, Jay and Sugi share their Destiny enthusiasm and expertise. Learn about their personal gaming histories, recommendations for improving your card playing, as well as some general Star Wars fandom. If you like games, Star Wars, or quality podcasting, you won't want to miss the Knights of Ren Podcast: Web: http://shoutengine.com/KnightsofRen/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/knights-of-ren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightsofrenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KoRPodcast Discord: discord.gg/bEAtcQZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0dn5sfXnxfO68XXtKRAsw Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/knightsofrenpodcast Social Joe: @TradeFedCast Bill: @LostStarWars

News The Black Series 3.75" AT-ST with driver has started hitting Walmart without any sort of announcement ahead of time from Hasbro. Check out Jedi Temple Archives and Yakface for coverage and Brickseek info. Due to release on February 1, the Darth Maul miniseries from Marvel Comics will be one of the very few narratives in the Star Wars canon timeline to take place prior to The Phantom Menace. Bandai Star Wars 1:12 Model Kit Bill recounts his build of the Bandai BB-8 model kit. These kits are a blast to build, and if you are into LEGO and/or six inch action figures they you should try at least one at some point. BB-8 comes with R2-D2 and while Bill has yet to assemble Artoo, he does recommend this kit to beginners. They need very little customization and are very quick to complete. These affordable kits are fun, relaxing, and fulfilling. Star Wars Destiny Trade Federation 85 wraps up with some Star Wars Destiny chat. Joe and Bill recap a few decks and games they played in the last week. And they look ahead to next week when the Knights of Ren podcast hosts are scheduled to join in.

Joe and Bill cannot get their minds off of the Star Wars Destiny collectible dice and card game. They share their pulls from Brent's Amazon windfall. Later they discuss their own reactions to Rogue One, so watch out for spoilers near the end of the episode.

The latest game from Fantasy Flight is Star Wars Destiny CCG, and the Trade Federation crew members are ready to try it out. In addition, Joe, Bill, and Brent react to the complete first season of the popular HBO series Westworld. Bill and Brent share some Mondo news, and they're all getting ready for Rogue One!

Between the buzz of the latest releases and the need to complete sets, budget collecting can be a challenge. Joe and Bill share some strategies to spend less and still have fun. Joe share's his experience with a new subscription service known as the Mysterious Package. Bill cracks open some Magic the Gathering packs for the first time in a long time. And Mezco announces the One:12 collective Spider-Man figure.