Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

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 Vintage Collection book that became the new standard for Star Wars publishing. During the May 4th weekend, the three authors shared the stories behind...

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 Wars collectibles. Join host David Quinn as he travels to Delaware for the day. And find out what makes this show an east coast treasure trove for collectibles and meaningf...

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 the May 4th weekend, John shared his experience with more than 150 collectors at the Rogue Fun weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Learn more about John’s contribut...

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 Star Wars canon? Which recent milestone did Lego and Lucasfilm celebrate? And why is a YouTuber’s assessment of a failed Star Wars hotel garnering more att...

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 of the most popular custom figures ever. And during the May 4th weekend, they shared their stories, challenges and breakthroughs with more than 150 passionate Star War...

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 of FonzCon 4. And in this episode, Fonz completes the tour of his jaw-dropping and storied collection, housed in a Kenner-centric collection room and a...

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 Sears, as well as the retail company’s relationship to the Star Wars franchise. And during the May 4th weekend, Jerry shared that history with more than 150 passionate S...

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 the unforgettable weekend of this year's FonzCon 4. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy at Saturd...

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 exciting stops during the FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. FonzCon has become a destination for Star Wars co...

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 to its theme parks without destroying canon? Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy. From film and series updates to the collec...

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. Join host David Quinn for part two of a conversation about the making of Rogue Fun, with three members from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors...

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 the May 4th weekend, more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for three days of panels, activities, meals, collection to...

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 trilogy, a parade of cosplayers, and more than 250 booths filled with some of the best Kenner and Palitoy collectibles in the galaxy, Echo B...

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 the best Star Wars memorabilia in the galaxy. But for many, ToyCon has become more than a mere toy show. It is also a destination for Star Wars collectors club meetups, and a place...

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 does Hayden Christensen have to say about his time as Anakin Skywalker? And somehow, Rogue Squadron returns? Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star W...

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 prices, less competition, and a similar connection? And can you get there before the spotlight catches up? Join host David Quinn for a revelatory glimpse...

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 roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny Katzel, Tony van Dam and Douglas Hott. This series explore...

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 host David Quinn for part one of a poster collectors roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny Katzel, Tony van Dam and Douglas Hott. This serie...

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 Wars memorabilia each year. Join host David Quinn as he reunites with collectors and members from the regional Star Wars clubs for a day hunting action figures, Kenner an...

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, showcasing some of the rarest and highest-graded Star Wars items belonging to one owner determined to complete a run of...

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 to make its mark on 2024. Join host David Quinn as he explores the current state of Star Wars and collecting, as well as the challenge...

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 announced its latest HasLab project, the AHSOKA live-action series premiered, and The Clone Wars celebrated its 15th anniversary. Collectors told the tales behind the rarest Star Wars items in existenc...

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 anniversary of the Washington DC Collecting Club? And don’t forget memorable weekends at toy show staples like...

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 highlight reels. Hear the tales of trips to Celebration London and Galaxy’s Edge at the Disney parks, revisit the special events and meetups, and celeb...

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 their 2023 highlight reels. Hear the firsthand accounts of the exciting and momentous finds, purchases and gifts from the Star Wars universe and oth...