Catch-up on all things modern, as the team review the pick of the latest releases from our favourite Star Wars brands. 

We’ve got toys from Hasbro, Jazzwares, ShopDisney and Hot Toys – models and statues from Kotobukiya, Gentle Giant, Iron Studios, Funko and Regal Robot – all kinds of great new Star Wars product by everyone from Geeki Tikis to Columbia – plus, this month our small business spotlight lands on Crystal Art Buddies and Nerdmatters. 

So, if you want the lowdown on the latest Grogu snowglobes, Clone Wars parkas and original trilogy Christmas tree ornaments, you’re in the right place! 

Join Stu, Jez, Dan and Craig as they discuss how their modern collecting tastes have developed over the past year, and find out what items from these current releases may (or may not) find a home on their shelves. 

What will you be adding to your wants list in 2023?

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You're in for another treat, the Generation Skywalker crew have just dropped the second part of the Princess Leia Special, 'Those Old Fossils Episode 19 : Princess Leia Part 2'.

That's right, two Vintage Star Wars collecting podcast episodes in the same week (2 x 2 hr. shows, rather than a mammoth 4hr show)!

Hot on the heels of Episode 18 we bring you even more Leia Organa magic and a large sprinkling of Leia Bespin and Leia Endor.

The show jumps straight in with another brilliant interview with the ever friendly Bruce White.  Bruce has a truly wonderful collection of Princess Leia Vintage collectables from carded figures and Proofs to some fascinating Beyond the Toys merchandise.  Bruce also introduces Jez to Carrie Fisher's staring role on Saturday Night Live... Obi-Wan Kenobi, Obi-Wan Kenobi (if you know, you know).

Joined once again by our resident expert from the Star Wars Collectors Archive, Ron Salvatore gives a fascinating insight into the origins of Leia Organa in Bespin Gown, which leads to a really interesting fact on Blue Snaggletooth and Bossk.  He also drops hints about what Leia card art "brings out the Lando in him"!

Mark Andrews and Jamie Acott from the Variant Villains give us a great rundown of Leia Endor variations.  A really interesting insight into the world of variations which is explained in a really digestible format.  These guys really know their stuff with regards to the figures and the accessories.

This show is rounded off with an amusing rapid fire round which is far from rapid!  Download and enjoy this 2 hour podcast dedicated to your first love.

Who is she? She's beautiful. She is Princess Leia, and she is so amazing we've dedicated a whole show to her, in fact we wanted to afford her the attention she rightfully deserved therefore this is the first of 2 shows dedicated to our Princess from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.

For Episode 18 of Those Old Fossils, the gang are joined by David DeMarchis, owner of an incredible vintage Star Wars collection with some extremely choice Leia pieces: Check out his R2/Leia miscard, some 'hair routing samples' which are like something you've never seen before and his 12" Leia Bespin box flat, seriously this collection is mind blowing!

Plus, Jez is joined by the vintage collector everyone thinks of when you say 'Princess Leia': Bruce White. Jez and Bruce chatted for so long, we've put the first half (focused mainly on the character and Carrie Fisher) in this episode and the second part of the interview (vintage collecting) on the next show!

Bruce's enthusiasm and love of both Leia and Carrie is infectious, and he shares some incredible stories and insights including how he has been kissed by Carrie twice and she gifted him a very special 'Intimate Inflatable Love Piggy' as a thank you!

Once again, the Variant Villains are back with some seriously impressive knowledge on Leia Organa variations and drop some cape information that might make you wish you hadn't binned that suspicious 'repro' cape that you once bought!

The show is sewn together by Stuart and Craig who share stories of when they met Carrie Fisher and what the Princess means to them.

Download and enjoy this 2-hour podcast dedicated to your first love!

Lightsaber fights are a unique highlight of any Star Wars story and over the last 45 years we have seen showdowns between every light and darkside heavyweight across movies, animated shows and, more recently live action TV.

In this show, the Generation Skywalker Committee has gathered, along with special guest Ian Trussler, to determine the all-time Top 10 duels.

Did your favourites make the list?

Delve into this audio debate then watch the Top 10 video here.

If ever there were Star Wars items Craig and Mark dreamed of turning up, it would be these. 

Join them for this special one-off sofa chat as they discuss the pre-production find of their lives – from stumbling on an auction listing that seemed too good to be true and building a war chest, to some tense phone bidding and ultimately taking delivery of some of the most amazing original Star Wars artwork of the vintage era.

It's a candid conversation that explores how connected they are to these items on more levels than just childhood nostalgia, and an opportunity for you to hear about the artwork in more detail.

This represents a landmark discovery for the hobby and a very personal achievement for two incredibly passionate collectors. Some things are meant to be.

There's a video version of this episode you can watch here.

And for a more in-depth look at the pieces with lots of added insight from the world of graphic design and print production in the late 20th century, check out the blog that accompanies this video here.

Those Old Fossils in back with another absolutely stellar episode, packed with nothing but pure vintage goodness.

Thanks to the knowledge and help of Daryl Whitlow, Chris Moorehead, Ron Salvatore, Mark Andrews, Mark Baker, Jamie Acott and Will Mellish, the Generation Skywalker boys take a deep dive on the Emperor, his Dignitary and his Royal Guard.

Ron journeys into the realm of the 'Bald Emperor' prototype and throne room options whilst also declaring his disdain for any name other than 'The Emperor', don't call him Palpatine and don't even dream of saying Sheev!

Jez gets Daryl up at 7am to learn all about his passion for The Emperor and later chats with Chris about his fantastic ERG collection, you won't want to miss either interview.

Stuart also announces his undying love for the Imperial Dignitary and appears to be well on his way to becoming the seminal Imp Dig Focus Collector.

The Variant Villains give us the downlow on variant options for all 3 figures and the episode is completed with Stu, Craig and Dan finding a whole mix of Beyond the Toys wonders.

It's a feast of greatness covering Imperial badness. It's Sith Hot!

Join Stu, Craig, Jez and guests Marc Hockley and Peter Lee as they discuss the best on-screen, one-to-one relationships in the Star Wars galaxy.

In this new format show, you can watch the Top 10 on YouTube and TikTok, but here on the full podcast you can hear us discuss Star Wars duos in a committee!

Find out which pairings were considered and rejected, who's arguments swung the voting and hear Jez make his passionate case for Frog Lady and her husband.

Do you agree with our choices?

Who would you have liked to have seen included?

Fancy joining The Committee?

Get in touch and let us know.

Bill McBride is universally recognised as THE Darth Vader collector.  The lifelong Star Wars fan holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Darth Vader Collection in the World’.

Generation Skywalker were delighted to have Bill join the team for this month's extra special deep dive into the Dark Lord of the Sith.

We would be honoured if you’d join us and listen to the probing questions on all aspects of Bill's life as a Star Wars fan and a variety of his collecting highlights.

Bill shares some incredible collecting stories and covers all aspects of his Vader Vault from his mushroom tipped DT to his treasured Ralph McQuarrie Party Favours and from his 1978 Darth Vader beer to his 1999 Japanese Motorcycle Jacket. The less said about the Darth Condoms and Darth Vader Mr. Potato the better! The interviews are split into 2: ‘Bill & collecting’ and later in the show ‘Bill’s collection’. Plus, there is a Rapid-Fire round at the end of the show to put him on the spot.

The team is also blessed to host two small sections from the Variant Villains crew who open our minds to the plethora of differences in: figures, capes and sabers. A fascinating insight.

Jez, Dan, Craig and Stu also cover a variety of beyond the toys Darth Vader items to ensure that the greatest film villain in the Galaxy is truly honoured.

The enhanced YouTube version of this great show has just begun will be out towards the end of September.