Ok, while I generally loath the "Use Pistol+Shield for everything" mentality that some SL players have, I have to admit that shields are incredibly useful under some circumstances.
So I'm saying that its time for new shields. We haven't gotten a new version since lvl 35 (xmas ones don't count), and I'm wondering why STS hasn't release new ones (especially given how much money they likely made with the lvl 35 pistol and plat shield item set).
And While they're at it, a set of new implants would be nice as well, since they've been as neglected as shields, and are even more useful.