Good morning Viewers, and Welcome to Collecting News 8.4.2000. Here are the stories making Collecting Headlines today.

An Opening I Missed-- The Good guys over at Dark Horizon have branched their Star Wars section over to Sandtroopers.com. Stop over and check it out today.

Target Gearing Up-- Many reports filtering in across the Web that Targets have or are in the process of setting their toy section with the new POTJ tags. While the reports continue that the Speederbike, Y-Wing, and possibly skiff are either out or will be by Sunday. It looks as though the figures won?t arrive until mid-August. Stay tuned for further news.

This in from Lucas Learning--It's time to head back to school with The LucasArts Company Store and our special pre-release offers for:
1. STAR WARS? MATH: JABBA'S GAME GALAXY FOR PC AND MACINTOSH
2. STAR WARS? EARLY LEARNING ACTIVITY CENTER FOR PC AND MACINTOSH
(Both Windows and Macintosh versions come on one hybrid CD-ROM!)

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(1) STAR WARS? MATH: JABBA'S GAME GALAXY (#40-007)

Embark on an exciting adventure with intriguing Star Wars characters! Outsmart your opponents in numerous fun-filled math games using math principles, strategy & logic. Earn credits as you win! Once you've purchased parts and repaired your ship, venture into space and help rid the galaxy of dangerous space junk. For ages 6 to 9.

For more information and system requirements point your browser to: LucasArts

ORDER NOW and pay only $29.95 including FREE shipping and handling and you'll also receive a limited-edition magnetic jigsaw puzzle* - available exclusively through The LucasArts Company Store.

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(2) STAR WARS? EARLY LEARNING ACTIVITY CENTER (#40-008)

Join Queen Amidala and Boss Nass as they lead the people of Naboo and the Gungans in a fun-filled celebration! Explore six different engaging and entertaining activities, designed to help develop early learning skills in reading, math and the arts. For ages 4 to 6.

For more information and system requirements point your browser to: LucasArts

ORDER NOW for only $29.95 including FREE shipping and handling and also receive a special set of non-toxic washable markers.*

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