Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

The Columbus Toy Show weekend is finally here, after two long years of waiting! The Columbus Toy Show, run by CTS Promotions and held at the Ohio Expo Center, boasts more than 400 vendor tables packed with some of the best and rarest vintage collectibles spanning the past forty years. And if you’re a Star Wars collector, you’re almost guaranteed to come away with something immensely special when s...

It’s been almost two years since the last Columbus Toy Show, one of the largest and best toy-centric shows in the country. The Columbus Toy Show, run by CTS Promotions and held at the Ohio Expo Center, boasts more than 400 vendor tables packed with some of the best and rarest vintage collectibles spanning the past forty years. And if you’re a Star Wars collector, you’re almost guaranteed to come a...

In his 30 years of buying and selling toys Peter LeRose has unearthed some of the most historic and rarest toys, prototypes and original art. And for Pete, this past week’s finds were ones he’ll never forget. Join host David Quinn as he assists Pete in clearing out two packed-to-the-brim storage units filled with thousands of toys, exclusives and collectibles from the past fifteen years. And the c...

Is there anything more exciting than an amazing toy find? Whether it’s a Blue Snaggletooth, totes full of hundreds of modern and vintage figures, or even the rare chance to own a Rocket-Firing Boba Fett prototype, we all have at least one story about a really memorable find, and it’s always exciting to hear ones from our fellow collectors. In fact, trading tales of toy pickups is one of the best p...

Have you ever felt like you needed to get away for a weekend? If you’re like many collectors, the remedy is usually a trip to a toy show. There’s nothing like hunting for vintage and modern Star Wars items, especially in the company of friends. And Andy Cook certainly gave all of us a pretty good reason to visit Carlisle this past weekend. Andy hosted the Toys for the Ages Expo at the Carlisle Exp...

During a recent July weekend, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors hosted its annual Summer Social event. More than 80 members from the club came from all over the United States to attend. They took part in a weekend of meals with collectors, conversations with former Kenner and Hasbro employees, room sales and trips with friends around the Atlanta region. Longtime vintage Star Wars collec...

When it comes to Star Wars collectors sales events, Hake’s Auctions has established itself as the place to buy and sell rare and coveted figures and collectibles. And the latest Hake’s auction certainly did not disappoint. Featuring more than 200 Star Wars collectibles, the offerings were vast and covered the original films and the two animated series of the 1970s and 1980s. Unproduced Power of th...

Four carded POTF R2-D2 Pop Up Saber figures, extremely rare modern and vintage prototypes, original vintage art and a special souvenir from Star Wars Celebration? This is truly a unique celebration of a milestone fifty episodes for the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast! Join host and David Quinn for Six Stories: a look into six meaningful pieces from his collection spanning four decades...

After an eight month wait, toy shows and meetups are back! And the May 22nd ToyCon NJ show, one of the largest and best toy shows in New Jersey, had everything a collector would want: vintage and modern toys, prototypes, and the first official Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup of the year. Join host David Quinn as he celebrates the return to ToyCon with a tour through the Friday night...

Eight months is certainly a long time to wait for a toy show! ToyCon NJ, one of the best toy shows in the Tri-State region for vintage and modern collectibles, opened its doors again during a beautiful weekend in May. After more than a year of the pandemic, and the absence of meetups and toy shows that came with it, Star Wars collectors are ready to be together again, hunting for toys and rare col...

If the 1970s and 1980s gave us Star Wars, the events of the 1990s established the hobby and birthed the vintage collector. Six years after George Lucas called for a break from exploring the Star Wars universe, Lucasfilm permitted the property to be licensed again. The 1991 novel Heir to the Empire kicked off a new era of Star Wars stories and events and reignited the fandom. The decade was packed...

It’s official - Vintage Star Wars accessory prices have reached the stratosphere. While many collectors focus on the white-hot POTF accessories, the ones Kenner produced for 1985’s DROIDS and EWOKS animated series are just as desirable. The market is hotter than ever, and some of the values of these items will shock you. Join host David Quinn as he explores all sixteen unique DROIDS and EWOKS acce...

“A poncho costs how much??!” “A blaster really sells for that price??!” The vintage Kenner Power of the Force (POTF) action figure market is incredibly hot right now, with prices seemingly rising each month. And while we know the values of the figures are at all-time highs, the most shocking prices are for the accessories that came with Kenner’s “Last 17” figures. Join host David Quinn as he explo...

An unforgettable encounter with Mark Hamill, an Ahsoka prototype and a rare Jawa Sandcrawler at an unbelievable price! These are some of the pieces longtime Star Wars collector and fellow New Jerseyan FJ DeRobertis has in his incredible collection. FJ is a newer addition to the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club, and he sets a wonderful example of kindness in his thoughtful and connective appr...

The most special Millennium Falcon, an actual Ewok from ROTJ, a green Jawa and the strangest and funniest way to pack and ship a rare carded Tri-Logo Boba Fett. Whether you’ve been a collector for years or are new to the hobby, you probably know the name Robin Bocra. Robin is a lifelong Star Wars fan and collector, and runs the popular collecting group Bespin Prime. Bespin Prime also happens to be...

Who owns a Wookiee ROTJ cromalin, the strangest Japanese Chewbacca bootleg, and a recently unearthed unproduced sculpt? Skye Paine has left an indelible mark on our hobby, and through his work, he has helped bring members of our community together over a shared love of Star Wars and the Kenner toys. He started the California Collectors Club, planted the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club flag...

You may not know his name, but if you’re a Kenner Star Wars fan or collector, you certainly know his work. Jawa, Death Squad Commander, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, the B-Wing Pilot, Yak Face - these are some of the original figures sculpted by the legendary Bill Lemon. While sculpting in wax was the preferred method for Kenner designers, Bill carved figures from acetate. It took a true master of his craft to...

When it comes to collecting vintage Star Wars action figures, the original Kenner wax sculpts are some of the rarest, most desirable and most valuable pieces coveted by collectors. Some of these iconic sculpts likely would fetch more than a million dollars each if they were ever offered up for sale to the public. A wax sculpt is generally the first three-dimensional representation of an action fig...

Season Three Continues! 2020 was the year of the pandemic. But it will always be so much more than that. Being a Star Wars collector during the quarantine was fascinating, as Disney offered new content in the form of The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, and our friends and fellow fans used their passions and creativity to realize a community's potential and to keep us all connected. Join host David...

A Carrie de Milo statue that formerly sat on the desk of our beloved princess, a Vlix-in-progress, and the most special Star Wars wedding cake? If you're a Star Wars collector, you're in for a real treat. The new series Six Stories continues with a trip to the beautiful state of Georgia for a conversation with Justin Haynie. Justin is a co-founder and part of the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Coll...

The earliest Kenner Star Wars paperwork, the most beautiful wax sculpts and...an Obi-Wan in a police evidence bag? Season Three will be a special one, and it's starting with an ALL-NEW collector-based series! Six Stories will connect you to some of the most passionate Star Wars fans and toy collectors, as they share the stories behind six items from their collections. And as the first guest on the...

Season Three begins! 2020 was the year of the pandemic. But it will always be so much more than that. Being a Star Wars collector during the quarantine was fascinating, as Disney offered new content in the form of The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, and our friends and fellow used their passions and creativity to realize a community's potential and to keep us all connected. Join host David Quinn a...

This is the final episode of the year, and what better way to end season two of Star Wars: Prototypes and Production? Ahsoka Tano. It has been more than a decade since Star Wars fans first met her as Anakin Skywalker's new apprentice in The Clone Wars film. And over time, Ahsoka has become one of the most beloved and exciting characters in the Star Wars universe. From the season seven Clone Wars f...

Ahsoka Tano. It has been more than a decade since Star Wars fans first met her as Anakin Skywalker's new apprentice in The Clone Wars film. And over time, Ahsoka has become one of the most beloved and exciting characters in the Star Wars universe. From The Clone Wars to Star Wars: Rebels and now on the brink of making her live-action debut in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka's popularity has skyrocketed as...

Sabine Wren has the Darksaber, and is determined to find the next ruler who will unite Mandalore. The Emperor has employed Gar Saxon and his clan to dispose of any Mandalorians who oppose the Empire. And yet, hope lies within that saber's hilt. But Moff Gideon will soon possess it as well. So begins the final episode of the story of the Darksaber. The season one finale of the beloved series The Ma...