Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

After more than two decades, The Delaware Toy Show is leaving the Nur Shrine Center in New Castle. And over the years, the show has been a treasure trove of Star Wars collectibles, including thousands of Kenner carded and loose figures, modern Hasbro memorabilia, and the precious relics from fifty year’s of the galactic franchise. But the Delaware Toy Show has also been a hub for Star Wars collect...

Two years later, FonzCon is back! In September, longtime vintage collector and Empire State club member Fonz Napolitano hosted FonzCon 5 at his home in Syracuse, New York. The weekend was a gathering for Star Wars collectors, highlighting the best of what our hobby and the community offers. FonzCon is a cross between a collecting meetup and the legendary house parties from our high school and coll...

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 looking back at the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4 in April 2024. And in this episode, Fonz Napolitano completes the tour of his jaw-dropping and storied collection, housed in a Kenner-c...

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 looks back at the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4 in April 2024. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy at...

Where can you still purchase 1985 Power of the Force action figures for $10??? If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April of 2024, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures. ToyFest was one of the stops during the exciting 2024 FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. FonzCon has become a d...

Fonz Napolitano has one of the best Star Wars collections in New York State. And the stories behind his treasures make it even more meaningful. Fonz, a longtime vintage Kenner collector and Boba Fett obsessive, is also a member of the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club. And in May of 2019, Fonz opened his home to collectors for the second FonzCon weekend. Ahead of this month’s FonzCon 5, join...

Which famous Kenner Star Wars action figures did Bill Lemon create? During the era of the original trilogy, one legendary toy sculptor was responsible for some of the most important and unique figures in the Kenner line. And unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted figures in wax, Bill carved each one out of a hard acetate, a difficult and exacting method used by a previous generation of arti...

Bill Lemon created Kenner Star Wars figures in a miraculous way. Unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted in wax, Lemon meticulously carved his creations out of hard blocks of acetate. And as a model craftsman, Lemon delivered some of the most beloved and iconic action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Kenner’s Jawa, the Death Squad Commander, the AT-AT Driver and TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, 8D...

How did the Toys for the Ages Expo become one of the best toy shows in the country? In July, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys f...

The Toys for the Ages Expo has cemented itself as one of the greatest toy and collectible shows in the northeast. This year, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of ra...

The greatest Star Wars movie is…The Last Jedi???? Maybe, maybe not. As we conclude the rankings list, this top tier trio features the best that the Star Wars franchise has to offer. Memorable characters, iconic lines, thrilling adventures, impactful life lessons and one unforgettable, galaxy-defining twist. Join host David Quinn for part four of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films...

Which three post-prequel Star Wars films landed in the top six? Numbers 6, 5 and 4 were movies that redefined Star Wars and introduced new worlds and characters to the galaxy, for an all-new generation of fans. Join host David Quinn for part three of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and...

This segment of the list is bound to be controversial. It contains the two most divisive Star Wars films ever released - one that has developed a stronger appreciation over time, and one that may have permanently fractured a fanbase. And adding to the controversy is a film that has skyrocketed into the top three for a number of Star Wars fans, but is entrenched in the lower half of this list. So w...

Have you ever ranked all of the Star Wars movies, based on your personal preference? Which one is your all-time favorite, the film that captures the essence of Star Wars for you? Which is your least favorite? And in what order do the others fall on your list? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s seq...

Our time at the Cantina is coming to a close. But before we pay our tab, collect our droids and return to the streets of Mos Eisley, let’s visit the Cantina one more time, for three more character-centric stories. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fe...

How did Greedo arrange the most iconic Star Wars band of all time? And who is Jenny, the mysterious woman who shared a kiss with Han Solo in the original cantina footage from the 1977 film? For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft...

You’ll never view the Cantina characters in the same light again. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1...

The greatest Star Wars collectors weekend returns this May! And this year’s event is bigger in every way: a larger ballroom, more attendees, a plethora of vintage and modern collectibles at room sales, epic collector-related activities, four incredible panels and some wonderful surprises, from a galaxy far, far away. But what awaits more than 200 Star Wars fans and collectors at Rogue Fun 2: Fun a...

It’s time for one of the best Star Wars collectors weekend to end. In 2024, more than 200 Star Wars collectors gathered in Kennesaw, Georgia for four days of panels, meetups, room sales and activities around the Atlanta region. Ahead of the second Rogue Fun at the end of April, return to the first Rogue Fun for the final day in this very special episode. Join host David Quinn for the Kennesaw Run,...

The main event is finally here. And it’s the pinnacle of one of the greatest Star Wars collectors weekends ever. In May of 2024, 200 collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for Rogue Fun, a multi-day Star Wars trip centering on collecting and connecting. And on Saturday, May the Fourth, the Georgia Alliance hosted a 7-hour ballroom event, featuring dinner, room sales and five incredible Star Wars...

Rogue Fun’s first full day was a Star Wars collector’s dream. Together, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw Georgia in May of 2024 to attend a once-in-a-lifetime weekend centering around Star Wars and its amazing community. Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at day two of the Rogue Fun weekend. Follow your fellow Star Wars fans as they hike the Kennesaw Mountain, check out the ori...

Was ROGUE FUN the greatest Star Wars collectors event of all time? In May of 2024, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for a four-day event that showcased the best parts of collecting and the Star Wars community. ROGUE FUN, hosted by the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC), featured collection tours, group activities and dinners, legendary room sales, and some incred...

After a brief hiatus, the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast is back, putting the “Force” in a full-force return. Join host David Quinn for a quick update, and a peek at what’s to come for season eight. This is shaping up to be an exciting spring. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/p...

On the eve of this year’s exciting Sithmas event, let’s travel back to the winter of 2023, for a conversation about how this multi-club event began: 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...

If you were Lucasfilm’s leader, what would you do to turn around the flailing franchise? What changes would you make to reignite the passionate fanbase again? Which projects would you select to pave the path for a successful onscreen future? And if you can envision a logical and reasonable plan, why is Lucasfilm struggling to do so? Join host David Quinn as he produces a realistic strategy to deli...