We're not sure what Independence Day and Star Wars have in common, but one is the excuse to give a discount on the other so we're not complaining. Head on over to grab the Biker Scout PF, General Obi-Wan, Captain Antilles, and the Endor Strike Force for up to 10% off through Sideshow's Let Freedom Ring promotion. That wraps up this week's Star Wars news, but there are a pile more cool Sideshow previews and pre-orders on our sister site, Cool Toy Review. Head on over to check it out!

The product page for Sideshow Collectibles' Militaries Of Star Wars Imperial Shock Trooper 1/6 scale figure has been updated with the popular Sideshow 360 QTVR feature. Follow the above link to take this bad boy for a spin.

Sideshow has opened up the Wait List on their Han Solo in Carbonite Sixth Scale Environment. If you missed out on this great piece, follow the above link for your chance at scoring it.

Sideshow has updated the product page for their awesome Lords Of The Sith A New Hope Darth Vader 12" figure with brand new full-production shots. Follow the above link to take a look at this amazing figure. If you missed out on the pre-order, we suggest -even though we doubt you'll have much luck- jumping on the Wait List right this very second.

If you are a collector of the Official Pix Metallix series of art prints, OPX is going to have a real treat for you at San Diego Comic-Con later this month. More details ahead after the jump.

For your viewing pleasure, here's a new gallery of the single-carded Galactic Heroes figures, coming your way this summer with a spiffy new look! Get the full scoop after the jump.

Fans who will be attending the Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast at San Diego Comic-Con will have the chance during a raffle to win some really cool items to add to their collections, including a limited SIGNED George Lucas photo card! Read on ahead for the news!

Fear not as the Force-Cast will return at 8:00pm EST next Wednesday, July 8th!

On comic store shelves today is the first issue of Star Wars: Invasion. Click thru for more information...

Collectors Gallery writes in: "Hasbro FX lightsabers ON SALE, Boba Fett & stormtrooper supreme costumes available; preorder interactive R2-D2, Gentle Giant Luke Bespin statue, Oola bust, Wicket maquette & ultimate Obi Wan Ep3 figure. 9 new style saga legends figures & 8 new titanium diecast ships IN STOCK. " Click through for more details.

Forum member 'Ham_Salad' scored one of the new look Galactic Heroes sets over the weekend, and included in the set is a fold-out poster of the new sets...including a Slave I! In addition, 'gorkoracing' over at Sandtroopers.com reveals three new Cinema Scene sets: Jabba's Sail Barge, yavin IV Medal Ceremony, and a new Millennium Falcon set!

OK ladies and gents, here it is: We've finally gotten some concrete details on the upcoming The Clone Wars Complete Season 1 Blu-ray boxed set! Home theater owners across the country will be singing songs of joy later on this year! Read on for the exciting news!

Tired of all those boring, bland USB flash drives lying around on your desk? If so, then Entertainment Earth has just the solution for you. Click ahead for more info!

The winning characters for the EPISODE IV - A New Hope Finalist Poll have been determined. Read on to see how you ranked the characters you'd most like to see made into action figures.

The latest Star Wars Miniatures preview figure from Jedi Academy is now online at Wizards of the Coast. Click on the thumbnails above to check out the full stats of a Youngling.