Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Can a Star Wars collectors club meetup really be a life-changing event?

For the podcast’s milestone 200th episode, join host David Quinn for a look back at RonCon 2, an unforgettable 2017 meetup in the Hudson Valley area of New York.

Hosted by Ron Salvatore, RonCon offered members of the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club the opportunity to spend time with other Star Wars collectors and to tour one of the best vintage Star Wars collections in the galaxy.

But why was this day so special?

What does a collectors meetup offer that makes it the heart and soul of the hobby? And after listening, why will you want to attend a future local club event?

This is a true celebration of Star Wars and the amazing community of fans and collectors.

And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production, episode 200!

*If you’d like to read about the 2017 RonCon 2 meetup and see photos from the event, check out the article on The Star Wars Collectors Archive:

http://blog.theswca.com/2024/11/a-galactic-mile-marker-attending-my.html

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We’ve reached the end of another toy show season.

In a year of fantastic trips and bountiful blessings, the Maryland Toy Expo stands out among the very best.

And there’s no better way to close out the season than to return to Timonium for the November fall show.

Join host David Quinn as he tours the Expo during Friday’s setup and Saturday’s main event, hunting for Kenner and Hasbro Star Wars treasures, and talking to collectors and dealers in the process.

Which overlooked Star Wars video game has made an impact on the lore and storytelling within the franchise? What is the current state of the Star Wars collectors market? And what types of rare and iconic items showed up at this month’s toy show?

This is your look at the incredible Maryland Toy Expo. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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Four of the best Star Wars collections are uniting to form the ultimate museum.

And that’s just one of the stories in an exceptionally newsworthy and fascinating month.

Which iconic helmet and uniform are appearing publicly for sale at auction for the very first time?

Which exciting action figure announcements did Hasbro make at New York Comic Con?

What newly uncovered documents give us a clearer understanding as to why The Acolyte was cancelled?

Is Cal Kestis coming to live-action? Is Obi-Wan Kenobi returning? And what crucial issue with The Vintage Collection figures did collector John Miko recently bring to light?

Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy.

From film and series updates to the collector-related reports, to news from the theme parks, the publishing world and more, this episode covers the stories you may have missed but need to know!

This is the Galactic Newsdesk: October Edition. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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Continuing the momentum of a powerhouse franchise like Star Wars or Marvel is not easy.

In October of 2023, Disney spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, acknowledging the issues the company faced with its Marvel films and series, and what it planned to do to correct them to get Marvel back on track.

And while Star Wars fans have wished for something similar - more direct communication and a clearer road map of the future - Disney and Lucasfilm have been largely silent.

Instead, The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd has taken that audit into his own hands. This month, he wrote an article assessing the health of the franchise according to the performance of its films, series, merchandise and experiences.

And his findings may surprise you.

In it, Hibberd asks a key question that many want to know: Is Disney bad at Star Wars?

Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at Hibberd’s article, going beyond the author’s takes and providing the insight a longtime Star Wars fan and collector can offer.

How did the films and series actually perform with audiences and at the box office?

Has the company delivered on its initial plans and promises?

Is Star Wars heading in the right direction?

Is the fanbase losing hope?


And what does all of this mean for fans and collectors?

This is the analysis you need, about the franchise you love. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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A new era of Star Wars is coming.

Lucasfilm is rumored to be cutting back on its Star Wars series output. The timeline for films and shows is starting to align. And a beloved character franchise is coming to a close.

But that is just a taste of what has been one of the busiest months of the year for Star Wars news.

After two record-breaking sales at auction, why did the latest Rocket-Firing Boba Fett prototype fail to sell at Goldin?

What does a lawsuit over the appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin mean for the future of Star Wars storytelling?

Which action figures and releases did Hasbro announce at the company’s annual Pulse Con event?

And how did the contributions of James Earl Jones and John Cassady make a lasting impact on the Star Wars fandom?

Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy.

From film and series updates to the collector-related reports, to news from the theme parks, the publishing world and more, this episode covers the stories you may have missed but need to know!

This is the Galactic Newsdesk: September Edition. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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Is Retro Con the best toy show on the east coast?

A number of toy fans certainly think so, and with good reason.

The Pennsylvania event offers so much for collectors and attendees of all ages.

Across more than 67,000 square feet of toy show space, it contains more than 300 booths filled with vintage and modern toys, with a number of the dealers saving their best items for Retro Con.

And over the past decade, collectors have had some incredible Star Wars finds at the show.

Will that wonderful streak continue this year?

Join host David Quinn as he travels to Oaks, Pennsylvania for a return to Retro Con. Hear from collectors about what the show is like, what they picked up, and why you need to be there next year.

If you’re looking for carded and loose Kenner figures, sealed mailers, a plethora of Tri-logo items, graded Black Series and Vintage Collection pieces and all of the ephemera from the past three Star Wars trilogies, you’ll find them at Retro Con.

This is why toy trip weekends are special. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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A Boba Fett figure shockingly skyrocketed past the million-dollar mark for the first time at auction in August.

And with a controversial series cancellation, major updates to Lucasfilm’s movie and series slates and a theme park attraction overhaul, Star Wars fans now have a clearer view of the franchise’s future.

But where is Star Wars truly heading? What was announced at Disney’s D23 expo and in its latest earnings report that may excite some fans and frustrate others?

And which longtime Lucasfilm legends were honored for their work within the galaxy far, far away?

Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy.

From film and series updates to the collector-related reports, to news from the theme parks, the publishing world and more, this episode covers the stories you may have missed but need to know!

This is the Galactic Newsdesk: August Edition. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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An $1800 holy grail figure for….12 dollars???

This year’s Toys For The Ages Expo in Carlisle, Pennsylvania may have been the best one yet.

The sheer amount of amazing finds and pickups of Star Wars items and ones from a vast number of other toy lines makes this show a must-attend event each year.

Join host David Quinn for part two of a weekend at the Toys For The Ages Expo.

Explore the Saturday show, and hear from collectors who scored some incredible collectibles at the show.

This is why you need to visit Carlisle in 2025. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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The Star Wars Collectors Archive changed the collecting world forever.

The essential website, created by Gus Lopez in 1994, showcased the prototypes and production pieces from the Kenner Star Wars toy line, as well as memorabilia from the global release of the original trilogy.

But more importantly, its contributors and authors helped to inform and educate collectors on the significance of each treasured item, the pre-production process of a collectible, and the histories of many different areas of the hobby.

Join host David Quinn for a special look at how the Archive impacted collectors around the world over the past three decades.

And hear the stories about this monumental resource from the creators, contributors and collectors, in their own words.

Featuring funny and heartfelt reflections from Gus Lopez, Todd Chamberlain, Stephen Danley, Stef Faucourt, Tyler Fedigan, Chris Georgoulias, Yehuda Kay, Isaac Lew, Michael Lonergan, Jonathan McElwain, Jon Peck, Ron Salvatore, David Tree, and John Wooten.

This is The Archive at 30. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of The Star Wars Collectors Archive

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It’s time to return to Carlisle in search of rare Star Wars collectibles.

Pennsylvania’s Toys For The Ages Expo weekend marks the middle of the summer in a busy toy show season.

And for collectors, it’s a perfect toy trip to reconnect with old friends, to make new ones and to possibly come home with some grail pieces in the process.

But what makes this show so special? And why do collectors excitedly anticipate its arrival each year?

Join host David Quinn for part one of a look at this year’s Toys For The Ages Expo weekend.

Tour the show’s Friday setup, and explore the Expo in the early hours of Saturday, before the show officially opens to the public.

This is one of the very best toy shows for collecting and connecting. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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