Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

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What's Star Wars: Prototypes and Production about?

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a podcast that provides an in-depth look into the Star Wars films, TV series, and books we love. It also covers the Kenner and Hasbro toys, and examines the process of those toys, from concepts to prototypes to the ones that made it to the toy stores! Join host David Quinn on a journey with fellow collectors to learn more about Star Wars and the fascinating hobby of collecting Star Wars toys.

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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production episodes:

06.24.2024
183. ROGUE FUN PANEL #5: Epic Star Wars Stories With Kenner Legends Howard Bollinger And Tim Effler!
Getting stuck in a toilet, starting an office fire, and firing blow darts into plastic dolls? Just an average day at Kenner. These are just some of the ridiculously funny and fascinating stories from the final Star Wars-themed panel of the...
06.17.2024
182. ROGUE FUN PANEL #4: Star Wars Publishing, With Steve Sansweet, Rich Alot And Paul Harrison!
In 1992, Steve Sansweet published a groundbreaking book on collecting Star Wars figures and memorabilia. And since then, he has written some of the most comprehensive Star Wars collecting resources. And in 2022, Paul Harrison and Rich Alot created a...
06.10.2024
181. A Return To The Spring Delaware Toy Show: The Hunt For Star Wars Collectibles Continues!
The spring Delaware toy show may have had its largest crowd ever. Held on the Sunday between the Syracuse FonzCon trip and the Georgia Rogue Fun event, April’s Delaware toy show was the place to shop for vintage and modern Star...
06.07.2024
180. ROGUE FUN PANEL #3: Animating Boba Fett in 1978's Star Wars Holiday Special, With John Celestri
Have you met the man who first brought Boba Fett to life? In 1978, John Celestri animated Boba Fett for his introduction in the Holiday Special, kicking off Star Wars fans’ nearly 50-year fascination with the mysterious bounty hunter. During...
06.03.2024
179. The Galactic Newsdesk: The $525,000 Boba Fett Figure And Star Wars News You May Have Missed!
How did a Boba Fett figure become the first Star Wars toy to publicly cross the half-million dollar threshold? Why was Hasbro’s HasLab announcement delayed? Why is an X-wing in the Smithsonian? How is a decades-old Disney attraction now part of...
05.31.2024
178. ROGUE FUN PANEL #2: Customizing The Star Wars Galaxy, With Ryan Shaw And Gary Ray Weaver!
In the Star Wars community, customizers create the action figures that never made it into the Kenner toy line. Ryan Shaw and Gary Ray Weaver are two of the most prolific and talented customizers in the galaxy, and have designed some...
05.27.2024
177. FONZCON 4: The Finale Of The Amazing Star Wars Collectors Weekend And Collection Tour! (Part 3)
Another FonzCon is coming to a close. It’s Saturday evening at FonzCon 4. But like any FonzCon, the night is still young, and the party continues! Join host David Quinn for part three of a multi-episode series highlighting the unforgettable weekend...
05.23.2024
176. ROGUE FUN PANEL #1: Star Wars And The Golden Age Of The Sears Wish Book, With Jerry Hancock!
For children of the 1970s and 80s, the Sears Wish Book was the portal to the latest exciting Kenner Star Wars toy releases. Georgia collector Jerry Hancock, known in collector groups as Ki-Adi Randy, is an expert on the history of...
05.20.2024
175. FONZCON 4: The Epic Empire State Event Returns, With A New Star Wars Collection Tour! (Part 2)
FonzCon 4 is finally here! A FonzCon event is like no other Star Wars meetup in the entire galaxy. And collectors are already planning for the next one. Join host David Quinn for part two of a multi-episode series that explores...
05.13.2024
174. FONZCON 4: Traveling To Syracuse For The ToyFest Toy Show And An Empire State Star Wars Meetup!
Where can you still purchase 1985 POTF action figures for $10??? If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures. ToyFest was one of the...
05.05.2024
173. Reports From The Galactic Newsdesk: April's Must-Hear Star Wars And Collecting News Stories!
Why did a pair of Jawas sell for $19,000 at Goodwill? Why does the name Beau Willimon give Star Wars fans hope for a future film? And has Disney finally figured out a way to bring Star Wars characters from different eras...
04.29.2024
172. Rogue Fun: An Exclusive Look At The Massive Star Wars Event's Itinerary And Planning! (Part 2)
What can collectors expect from the biggest Star Wars event of the year? During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering: the incredible Rogue Fun weekend. ...
04.23.2024
171. Rogue Fun: How The Georgia Alliance Created The Year's Biggest Star Wars Collectors Event!(Pt1)
The year’s biggest Star Wars event is coming to the Peach State. In a year without a Star Wars Celebration convention, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) is busy creating a vintage and modern collector’s dream event. During...
04.17.2024
170. Live From ECHO BASE LIVE: The UK's Largest Star Wars-Centric Convention!
The Battle of Hoth returned...to Redditch? For a weekend in April, Star Wars fans and collectors from around the world traveled to the English town for the premier Star Wars-themed convention: ECHO BASE LIVE: Battle of Hoth. Featuring actors from the original...
04.01.2024
169. Ten Years Of ToyCon NJ: Reflecting On Star Wars Collectibles and Meetups At The Spring Show!
ToyCon NJ has been a true treasure trove for Star Wars collectibles. In 2014, the first ToyCon NJ toy show premiered in Parsippany, New Jersey. And for a decade, it has offered collectors a chance to bring home some of...
03.25.2024
168. The Galactic Newsdesk Roundup: Star Wars And Collecting Stories You May Have Missed This Month!
How much did an original C-3PO head sell for?? How did vintage Kenner figures fare at the recent Hakes catalog auction, and why did a carded General Madine sell for $42,000? Why is Daisy Ridley reticent about returning as Rey? What...
03.18.2024
167. Going Where The Spotlight Isn't: Exploring Areas Of Star Wars Collecting Before An Era Passes!
Do you ever feel like the collecting world is too crowded and too expensive? Are all of the desirable prototypes and production pieces locked away in others’ collections? Are there any areas in the hobby that feature a wider availability at great...
03.14.2024
166. Pre-Production Gems And The Rise Of Fakes: The Star Wars Poster Collector Roundtable! (Part 2)
Are fake Star Wars posters flooding the hobby? What is the difference between a regular poster and an incredibly rare pre-production example? And why is the poster community so meaningful and connective? Join host David Quinn for part two of a poster collectors...
03.11.2024
165. The Star Wars Poster Collector Roundtable: Exploring Posters From Across The Galaxy! (Part 1)
A poster is so much more than an image on paper. And for Star Wars fans around the globe, these images are forever connected to our experiences seeing the films and series at home, at conventions and in theaters. Join...
02.27.2024
164. ZOLOCON: Amazing Star Wars Finds And Collector Conversations At The Year's First Toy Show!
Another toy show season begins with a return to Pennsylvania’s ZOLOCON. And this year’s show may have been the most special one yet. Held in a former NASA centrifuge, ZOLOCON offers a fantastic mix of epic vintage and modern Star...
02.05.2024
163. The Story Of The 2017 Auction That Changed The Star Wars Collecting World Forever!
A $76,000 Double Telescoping Obi-Wan.   A $50,000 carded Luke Skywalker. A Kenner collection totaling more than 700 pieces. And the inaugural auction that impacted the trajectory of Star Wars memorabilia. Join host David Quinn for a look back at the November 2017 Hake’s auction,...
01.30.2024
162. Chaos And Hope: The Current State Of Star Wars And Collecting!
The Lucasfilm film slate is uncertain and messy. Two new series will define this year’s Star Wars storytelling. The relationship between Hasbro and collectors is slowly fracturing. It’s a year without a Celebration convention. And it’s up to the Star Wars community...
01.08.2024
161. A Look Back At 2023, From A Star Wars Collector's Perspective! (Part 2)
The second half of 2023 was truly epic. Star Wars fans returned to the Toys For the Ages Expo in the summer, to the Xenia and Cincinnati toy shows in the fall, and to ToyCon NJ in the winter. Hasbro...
01.01.2024
160. A Look Back At 2023, From A Star Wars Collector's Perspective! (Part 1)
2023 delivered so many unforgettable Star Wars and collector memories. Remember the Pennsylvania auction featuring 450 Kenner carded figures, including five double-telescoping Luke Skywalkers? How about Star Wars Celebration London? Or the 40th anniversary of The Clone Wars, and the 20th...
12.25.2023
159. Star Wars Fans And Collectors Recount Their Favorite Experiences Of The Year!
What were some of the best Star Wars-related moments of 2023? Join host David Quinn for part two of a year-end wrap-up series in which fans and collectors reflect on the memorable acquisitions and unforgettable experiences that landed on their 2023...
12.18.2023
158. Star Wars Collectors Share The Stories Behind Their Memorable Pickups And Purchases In 2023!
Which special items did our friends and fellow Star Wars collectors add to their collections this year? Join host David Quinn for part one of a year-end wrap-up series in which collectors reflect on the memorable acquisitions and experiences that made...
12.11.2023
157. The Final Toy Show Trip Of The Year: Star Wars Figures And Collector Trends At ToyCon NJ!
It’s the end of another epic toy show season. The last visit to ToyCon NJ, one of New Jersey’s largest and most beloved toy shows, highlighted some important trends within the world of Star Wars and collecting. But have these trends continued,...
12.04.2023
156. Essential Tips For Successful Star Wars Collecting In The Coming Year!
Are you ready to become a collecting Jedi Master? Throughout the years, our experiences as Star Wars collectors have blessed us with Yoda-sized bits of wisdom. And our connections to one another within the Star Wars community help us to...
11.27.2023
155. Hosting Sithmas: How A Holiday Meetup Became An Epic Multi-Club Star Wars Collector Event!
How does a Star Wars meetup become a holiday tradition? Every year, Pennsylvanian collector Mike De Stefano hosts Sithmas, a weekend event that celebrates Star Wars and the holidays. The weekend kicks off with a Friday night meal, followed by Saturday’s...
11.20.2023
154. The Stories Behind Some Of The Rarest Star Wars Collectibles: A Conversation With Ron Salvatore
Do you want to explore one of the greatest Star Wars collections ever assembled? Over more than three decades, longtime collector and writer Ron Salvatore has uncovered new information about the vintage toys and memorabilia from a galaxy far, far away. And...
11.13.2023
153. The Cincinnati Toy Show Experience: Star Wars Collector Ron Salvatore Reflects On The Weekend!
Over the years, the Cincinnati Toy Show weekend has become a staple for Star Wars fans and Kenner collectors. The weekend has consistently offered a wide variety of memorable activities. Attendees dine together, tour collections at friends’ homes, and buy...
11.06.2023
152. Goodbye, Gold Darth Vader Case: The Star Wars Collector Who Parted With His Entire Collection!
This summer, Tad Moore decided to part with his massive Star Wars collection after 30 years. In the previous episode, Tad gave Star Wars fans insight into why he decided to walk away from the hobby he loved. ...
10.30.2023
151. Walking Away: Why A Star Wars Collector Is Selling His Massive Collection After Three Decades!
After 30 years of collecting, why would someone walk away from the hobby they loved? The answer may surprise you. On August 11, longtime collector Tad Moore announced he had decided to stop collecting comics and Star Wars memorabilia. ...
10.23.2023
150. Scary Or Sublime: What Is It Like To Host A Star Wars Collectors Meetup For The First Time?
Halloween is supposed to be scary. Hosting a Star Wars meetup shouldn’t be. For the milestone 150th episode, join host David Quinn for a conversation with collector FJ DeRobertis about hosting his first Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup...
10.16.2023
149. Carded Boba Fetts, Vlix Figures And More: Star Wars Collectors Tour The Fall Xenia Toy Show!
How does a toy show attract 10,000 attendees in a single day? The Great Ohio Toy Show in Xenia, Ohio has quickly become one of the hottest toy shows in the country. And for Star Wars fans and collectors, the...
10.09.2023
148. An AHSOKA Roundtable: The Ahsokaholics Discuss What Worked & What Didn't In The Show's Finale!
There’s nothing better than discussing Star Wars with friends. And there’s no better crew to review the season one finale than the Ahsokaholics! Join host David Quinn as he sits down with fellow Ahsoka fans and collectors Clifton Boggs, FJ DeRobertis, Christopher...
10.04.2023
147. Capturing A Star Wars Moment: Immediate Reactions To The AHSOKA Season One Finale!
AHSOKA certainly left us with a lot to discuss. On October 3rd, the 15th anniversary of the premiere of The Clone Wars series and the 9th anniversary of the first episode of Star Wars: Rebels, Dave Filoni wrapped up the first...
09.21.2023
146. Pass The Popcorn, Snips: Experiencing The AHSOKA Series In Theaters With Star Wars Fans!
For one night, Star Wars returned to theaters. On Tuesday, September 12th, Lucasfilm aired the momentous fifth episode of the Ahsoka series at select theaters across the country and around the world. And Star Wars fan and Ahsoka collector Christopher James Leddy...
08.29.2023
145. A Timeline of Seismic Events That Triggered New And Exciting Eras In Star Wars And Collecting!
Era-defining moments. They are the seismic events that run across the history of Star Wars and collecting. And they’re responsible for the years-long spans that spark the fandom, that keep Star Wars in the spotlight, and that cause collectors to...
08.21.2023
144. Amazing Finds: Star Wars Collector Conversations, Live From The Toys For The Ages Expo (Part 2)
A Star Wars Collector’s Paradise. That was an apt description for The Toys for the Ages Expo weekend in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Toys for the Ages is the brainchild of collector Andy Cook, and the annual show specializes in vintage toys, especially the...
08.17.2023
143. The 15th Anniversary Of The Clone Wars: Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Their Stories!
The Clone Wars premiered 15 years ago this week. After the film’s release on August 15, 2008, a television series soon followed. Together, they introduced the world to Ahsoka Tano and showcased the further adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi...
08.14.2023
142. Did I Score THE Star Wars Find At Pennsylvania's Toys For The Ages Expo? Amazing Finds: Part 1!
I couldn’t believe it. After a string of toy shows with very little worthwhile Star Wars memorabilia, I had stumbled upon one of my best finds in years. And it happened at the Toys for the Ages Expo in Carlisle,...
08.07.2023
141. The Toy Trip Of A Lifetime: 3000 Miles Of Finds, Figures And Friends, From Chicago To Carlisle!
What would be your ideal collector trip? For Kevin Mann and Alexander Coltart, it consisted of a 3000-mile trek together across the country in search of vintage toys and collectibles. In the span of a week, Kevin and Alex visited numerous regional...
08.02.2023
140. How Lessons Learned From Previous Star Wars HasLab Projects Led To The Ghost's Success!
Hasbro could not afford to deliver a third HasLab failure. For this year’s Star Wars project, the toy company premiered the Vintage Collection Ghost in July, kicking off a six-week campaign for fans to back the beloved Rebels ship...
07.17.2023
139. The History Of The Ghost, And Why The Star Wars Rebels Ship Would Be A Perfect HasLab Project!
Ahead of the anticipated HasLab launch, what do you know about the Ghost? The ship was the home to the best Star Wars ensemble since the original trilogy team of 1977. With its memorable Spectre squad, the Ghost became a...
07.04.2023
138. The Wonder Of Return Of The Jedi: Blacked-Out Ewoks, Luke Prototypes, Monster Munchies & More!
The 40th Anniversary celebration continues. In 1983, Return of the Jedi was more than a satisfying conclusion to a beloved trilogy. It became a collection of memories, of the film and its ubiquitous memorabilia. Of the moments spent with friends and...
06.26.2023
137. Leia's Million-Dollar Ceremonial Dress And Epic Star Wars Relics From The Propstore Auction!
Did a former crew member really lend Princess Leia’s screen-used ceremonial dress to a friend for a costume party? Will it cross the million-dollar mark at the Propstore auction? Which amazing props from the era of the original trilogy will be offered...
06.19.2023
136. Five Fascinating Star Wars Collector And Toy Show Trends Gleaned From A Return To ToyCon NJ!
Halfway through the year, what is the toy show experience like for Star Wars fans and toy enthusiasts? The only way to really know is to visit one! For nearly a decade, ToyCon NJ has been one of the premiere...
06.04.2023
135. Return Of The Jedi's 40th Anniversary: Star Wars Fans Celebrate The Epic Collectibles! (Part 2)
For many Star Wars fans, bringing home a piece of the galaxy was life-changing. 40 years ago, Return of the Jedi premiered in theaters across the globe. It was a satisfying conclusion to George Lucas’ trilogy, one that...
05.29.2023
134. Return Of The Jedi's 40th Anniversary: Star Wars Fans Recount Their Movie Memories! (Part 1)
The film. The toys. The Return of the Jedi. George Lucas’ 1983 finale to his Star Wars film saga premiered 40 years ago this week. And Return of the Jedi still resonates with fans and collectors, decades later....

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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production episodes:

183. ROGUE FUN PANEL #5: Epic Star Wars Stories With Kenner Legends Howard Bollinger And Tim Effler!

182. ROGUE FUN PANEL #4: Star Wars Publishing, With Steve Sansweet, Rich Alot And Paul Harrison!

181. A Return To The Spring Delaware Toy Show: The Hunt For Star Wars Collectibles Continues!

180. ROGUE FUN PANEL #3: Animating Boba Fett in 1978's Star Wars Holiday Special, With John Celestri

179. The Galactic Newsdesk: The $525,000 Boba Fett Figure And Star Wars News You May Have Missed!

178. ROGUE FUN PANEL #2: Customizing The Star Wars Galaxy, With Ryan Shaw And Gary Ray Weaver!

177. FONZCON 4: The Finale Of The Amazing Star Wars Collectors Weekend And Collection Tour! (Part 3)

176. ROGUE FUN PANEL #1: Star Wars And The Golden Age Of The Sears Wish Book, With Jerry Hancock!

175. FONZCON 4: The Epic Empire State Event Returns, With A New Star Wars Collection Tour! (Part 2)

174. FONZCON 4: Traveling To Syracuse For The ToyFest Toy Show And An Empire State Star Wars Meetup!

173. Reports From The Galactic Newsdesk: April's Must-Hear Star Wars And Collecting News Stories!

172. Rogue Fun: An Exclusive Look At The Massive Star Wars Event's Itinerary And Planning! (Part 2)

171. Rogue Fun: How The Georgia Alliance Created The Year's Biggest Star Wars Collectors Event!(Pt1)

170. Live From ECHO BASE LIVE: The UK's Largest Star Wars-Centric Convention!

169. Ten Years Of ToyCon NJ: Reflecting On Star Wars Collectibles and Meetups At The Spring Show!

168. The Galactic Newsdesk Roundup: Star Wars And Collecting Stories You May Have Missed This Month!

167. Going Where The Spotlight Isn't: Exploring Areas Of Star Wars Collecting Before An Era Passes!

166. Pre-Production Gems And The Rise Of Fakes: The Star Wars Poster Collector Roundtable! (Part 2)

165. The Star Wars Poster Collector Roundtable: Exploring Posters From Across The Galaxy! (Part 1)

164. ZOLOCON: Amazing Star Wars Finds And Collector Conversations At The Year's First Toy Show!

163. The Story Of The 2017 Auction That Changed The Star Wars Collecting World Forever!

162. Chaos And Hope: The Current State Of Star Wars And Collecting!

161. A Look Back At 2023, From A Star Wars Collector's Perspective! (Part 2)

160. A Look Back At 2023, From A Star Wars Collector's Perspective! (Part 1)

159. Star Wars Fans And Collectors Recount Their Favorite Experiences Of The Year!

158. Star Wars Collectors Share The Stories Behind Their Memorable Pickups And Purchases In 2023!

157. The Final Toy Show Trip Of The Year: Star Wars Figures And Collector Trends At ToyCon NJ!

156. Essential Tips For Successful Star Wars Collecting In The Coming Year!

155. Hosting Sithmas: How A Holiday Meetup Became An Epic Multi-Club Star Wars Collector Event!

154. The Stories Behind Some Of The Rarest Star Wars Collectibles: A Conversation With Ron Salvatore

153. The Cincinnati Toy Show Experience: Star Wars Collector Ron Salvatore Reflects On The Weekend!

152. Goodbye, Gold Darth Vader Case: The Star Wars Collector Who Parted With His Entire Collection!

151. Walking Away: Why A Star Wars Collector Is Selling His Massive Collection After Three Decades!

150. Scary Or Sublime: What Is It Like To Host A Star Wars Collectors Meetup For The First Time?

149. Carded Boba Fetts, Vlix Figures And More: Star Wars Collectors Tour The Fall Xenia Toy Show!

148. An AHSOKA Roundtable: The Ahsokaholics Discuss What Worked & What Didn't In The Show's Finale!

147. Capturing A Star Wars Moment: Immediate Reactions To The AHSOKA Season One Finale!

146. Pass The Popcorn, Snips: Experiencing The AHSOKA Series In Theaters With Star Wars Fans!

145. A Timeline of Seismic Events That Triggered New And Exciting Eras In Star Wars And Collecting!

144. Amazing Finds: Star Wars Collector Conversations, Live From The Toys For The Ages Expo (Part 2)

143. The 15th Anniversary Of The Clone Wars: Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Their Stories!

142. Did I Score THE Star Wars Find At Pennsylvania's Toys For The Ages Expo? Amazing Finds: Part 1!

141. The Toy Trip Of A Lifetime: 3000 Miles Of Finds, Figures And Friends, From Chicago To Carlisle!

140. How Lessons Learned From Previous Star Wars HasLab Projects Led To The Ghost's Success!

139. The History Of The Ghost, And Why The Star Wars Rebels Ship Would Be A Perfect HasLab Project!

138. The Wonder Of Return Of The Jedi: Blacked-Out Ewoks, Luke Prototypes, Monster Munchies & More!

137. Leia's Million-Dollar Ceremonial Dress And Epic Star Wars Relics From The Propstore Auction!

136. Five Fascinating Star Wars Collector And Toy Show Trends Gleaned From A Return To ToyCon NJ!

135. Return Of The Jedi's 40th Anniversary: Star Wars Fans Celebrate The Epic Collectibles! (Part 2)

134. Return Of The Jedi's 40th Anniversary: Star Wars Fans Recount Their Movie Memories! (Part 1)

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