GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCAST

In this month’s Those Old Fossils, Palitoy Pete, Martin, and Dan turn their attention to one of Kenner’s most iconic vintage Star Wars releases — the Jabba the Hutt Playset. The team also takes a closer look at Bib Fortuna, Jabba’s loyal Twi’lek majordomo, exploring the character’s role in Star Wars and the story behind his classic Kenner figure. Jez drops in throughout the show to share his thoug...

Every journey has a beginning…… Bantha Tracking is an audio journey through the earliest official Star Wars fan publications. Each episode brings an original issue of the Official Star Wars Fan Club Newsletter, Bantha Tracks to life, presenting an audio edition and hosts exploring its articles, news, interviews, rumours and behind-the-scenes stories in discussion. Beginning this episode with the v...

Continuing our recent focus on vintage Star Wars figures whose characters have appeared in The Mandalorian, the Generation Skywalker team turns its attention to one of the most unusual and memorable releases in the Kenner line — Amanaman. With The Mandalorian and Grogu now in cinemas and members of Amanaman’s species making an appearance in the film, there has never been a better time to revisit t...

Things go completely off the rails for a very special one-off episode of The Committee… because for the first time ever, we’re stepping away from Star Wars! The team assembled for a day out to see The Mandalorian & Grogu, and after several hours of enthusiastic “refreshments,” the Committee somehow decided it was a good idea to record a live debate from Dan’s back garden to determine the offic...

On this episode of Generation Skywalker’s The Modern Way, Stuart and Dan dive into the latest wave of Star Wars toy and collectible announcements We kick things off with a look at the newest promotional tie-ins as The Mandalorian and Grogu marketing machine kicks into hyperspace., including Burger King giveaways, Robinsons squash and Walkers Crisps collaborations that are bringing Star Wars to sup...

In the latest episode of Those Old Fossils, Palitoy Pete, Martin, and Dan turn their attention to one of the most memorable droids in the vintage Kenner line – the ever-popular R5-D4. Following last month’s focus on Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight, the team continue celebrating characters who have appeared in The Mandalorian series, once again tying our figure focus  to the excitement surrounding the u...

It’s May the 4th, and Generation Skywalker is throwing our second ever Geeki Tiki Party! We’re joined by special guest Brandon Giraldez, founder of Beeline Creative—the masterminds behind Geeki Tiki—as we celebrate not only Star Wars Day, but also the 10th anniversary of Geeki Tiki. Brandon arrives with a punch bowl full of surprises, revealing a wave of brand-new Star Wars Geeki Tiki mugs exclusi...

*******EPISODE UPDATE******** Earlier this week, we dropped this show as a  Mystery committee… now the secret’s out 👀 It’s true title: THE COMMITTEE: TOP 10 GEEKI TIKIS Things get seriously tropical as the team debates Generation Skywalker’s  TOP 10 Star Wars Geeki Tikis 🍹 But there’s a twist… this is just the warm-up. These picks are all leading to our tiki party on May 4th, where we’ll present...

In this episode of Those Old Fossils, Dan, Jez, Palitoy Pete, and Martin Woodgate turn their attention to one of the most iconic figures in the entire vintage Kenner range – the legendary Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight. The team take a deep dive into the history, design, and collecting appeal of this classic figure, exploring everything from production details and accessories to the subtle variations...

In this episode, we step back in time to the Summer 2023 Farthest From, for a recently re-discovered recording we made at the event featuring Bob Brechin. Taking to the stage, Bob shares the fascinating story of Palitoy — from its inception in the early 20th-century through to its eventual decline — and reflects on his own time working on the company’s design team. He discusses Palitoy’s ambitious...

On this episode of Those Old Fossil, Dan and Palitoy Pete head back to the frozen battlefields of Hoth to take a deep dive into one of the most iconic figures from the vintage line – the Hoth Stormtrooper. Joining the discussion is special guest Martin Woodgate once angain, along with Mark Andrews from Variant Villains to help explore the many variations and quirks collectors love about this class...

In the lead-up to the theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the Generation Skywalker team are finally turning their attention to The Mandalorian. Over the next three months, we’ll releasing a series shows dissecting all three seasons of the groundbreaking Star Wars series. In this opening episode, Stu, Jez, Dan, and special guest Martin Woodgate explore the build-up to the show’s debut...

In Episode 32 of Those Old Fossils, we march back to Hoth to take a deep dive into two vintage Kenner figures: The AT-AT Commander and The Imperial Commander — two toys that many collectors argue are both General Maximilian Veers. Joining us once again is Martin Woodgate as guest host, bringing his sharp vintage insight back to the mic. We’re also thrilled to welcome back two absolute legends of t...

In this episode, Dan sits down with Johnny Goose, a Star Wars collector who’s been at it since the mid-1990s and has built an astonishing collection along the way. Johnny’s focus spans five distinct vintage figure runs, anchored by a truly most impressive centrepiece: an extensive lineup of carded Darth Vader figures, alongside a dazzling array of Vader-related items from beyond the toy aisle. Joh...

Those Old Fossils are back for their first episode of 2026 to talk more vintage Star Wars collectables. In this show we are taking look at the AT-AT driver and his vehicle-  the mighty All-Terrain Armoured-Transport.  The full team are joined by AT-AT Driver focus collector Martin Woodgate for the duration of the show and he shares his knowledge and valuable information about the figure through ou...

That’s a Wrap! In a quick ice breaker, Dan, Peter and Stu excitedly sell their ideas of the perfect Star Wars New Year’s Eve Party to Jez. One of them harps on about Twi’leks, one needs some naughty chemicals to assist with a rave at Mon Mothma’s  and Dan wants to spend New Year’s at Canto Bight from the Last Jedi!  Then in this end of year special the lads  take a look back at the Star Wars highl...

In this special episode of The Modern Way, the hosts travel back ten years to the launch of The Force Awakens - not through box office numbers or plot twist, but through the toys that defined a new era of Star Wars fandom.   From midnight Force Friday hauls to shelves packed with Rey, Kylo Ren, BB-8, and Stormtroopers in fresh white armor, this toy special explores how The Force Awakens reignited...

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this episode of Generation Skywalker cues up the film for a full commentary, where we discuss the story, characters, music, callbacks, and the lasting legacy of the movie that reintroduced Star Wars to a new generation. Whether you’re watching along with us or just listening for the conversation, this anniversary drop is packe...

The Generation Committee assembles to kick off a series of shows in December celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens. In this episode we break down the very best moments from Star Wars: The Force Awaken, for which we are thrilled to welcome back guest host Mark Spriggs. As always, tensions rise when it’s time to vote… and yes, it’s Jez who causes controversy when the decision doesn’t...

Those Old Fossils are back to talk more vintage Star Wars toyd and memorabilia in the final part of the Bounty Hunter Capture Pod where we take one last look at Boba Fett. The team open the episode discussing their recent trip to Sandown race course for the Barry Potter toy show and a  Saturday of vintage toy shopping and auction pick-ups. Then, after the previous 2 episodes where we looked at the...

Need help buying a Christmas gift for that Star Wars fanatic in your life and don't know what to get?  Fear not, Stuart, Jez and Dan return to make your task easier with this festive available gift guide. The boys look at a host of areas of Star Wars, discussing Hot Toys, Lego, The Vintage Collection, The Retro Collection, The Black Series and a host of other items, whether you're looking for stoc...

“This is the story of Star Wars. You can read along with me in your book. You will know it is time to turn the page when you hear Artoo-Detoo beep like this…” Jez loved the Rainbow/Buena Vista Star Wars read along stories as a kid. Who didn’t?  In this special look back episode, Jez is joined by Dan who has never listened to these before the recording, and Dave Tree who took the lads up on the inv...

He’s the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunter — and one of the most iconic action figures ever released. In this episode of Generation Skywalker, we dive jetpack-first into the history, legends and lasting impact of the vintage Star Wars Boba Fett figure. We kick things off with our review of the latest Echo Base Live, which took place in Redditch on 11/10/2025 — the finds, the atmosphere, and hi...

It’s one of the most talked-about action figures in Star Wars history — the mysterious, mythical rocket-firing Boba Fett. In the first episode of our three-part deep dive into vintage Boba Fett action figures, Jez has 2 separate interviews with 2 ‘Top Men’ regarding Rocket Firing Fetts, Chris Georgoulias from the Star Wars Collectors Archive and Brian Rachfal, ‘an obtainer of rare antiquities’, an...

This Halloween, the Generation Skywalker committee descends into the darker corners of a galaxy far, far away! Join us as we count down the top scariest moments from all 11 live-action Star Wars films — from chilling Sith encounters and creepy creatures, to the unsettling, tragic, and downright horrifying scenes that still give us goosebumps. Stu, Jez and Dan are joined by special guest Mark Sprig...