Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

It’s a loose episode this week! Glen and Jason talk about the small bits of news and their epic pickups. Then they discuss how to give a tour of a collection to people with no knowledge of Star Wars without boring them! Join them on another Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast!

Glen and Jason are back to their old routine this week and catch up after a few weeks of being away. Glen gives his perspective of the GASWC Summer Social and all the fun he had over the weekend. They also cover a few weeks of news and all the new reveals by Hasbro! Join us on Smuggler’s Galaxy for all things Star Wars!

This week on the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Jason is solo. As such, he's exploring the making of that movie, Solo a Star Wars Story, and discusses all the behind the scene drama that stopped the film in its tracks. Then he moves on to cover the most important aspect of Star Wars - the action figures Hasbro made to coincide with that film. Join him as he takes a spin in the fastest hunk o...

It’s the hang out episode! Glen and Jason get together (in person) to talk about the latest news and hang out for a bit. The conversation naturally flowed to theme parks in general, before focusing in on their favorite places at Galaxy’s Edge. Then the duo make a startling realization about the land dreamt up by the imagineers - but you’ll have to listen to discover what! Support the show (https:/...

This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason welcome Matthew Gunning, an avid Star Wars Lego collector and enthusiast. We discussed the history of Lego and how Star Wars helped revitalize the company, what makes a great set, favorite sets, and so much more. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smugglersgalaxy)

Join Glen and Jason from the road as they make their way to JoeFest 2021. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=FGHW6CWKNPMZ8&currency_code=USD)

This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, we have a tough conversation. Recently in the Star Wars community, there has been discussion of elitist collectors, which has caused more riff in our beloved community. Glen and Jason take an honest look at our hobby, try to figure out why people feel this way, and propose ways to be more inclusive and open to other perspectives. Support the show (https:...

While Jason is away Glen will play.    Glen goes live from the local toy swap this week. And interviews show attendees about their finds and how they are liking the show.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=FGHW6CWKNPMZ8&currency_code=USD)

ustin Haynie and Jason “TK-Sparrow” Cain join us this week to talk selling toys. As owners of Atlanta Vintage Toys, they share insight on buying, selling and trading without a conventional store front. They also tell tales of the collections that got away! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=FGHW6CWKNPMZ8&currency_code=USD)

This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, it’s time to rank our favorite modern and vintage Star Wars action figures. Comment on your top five favorite action figures in the comments of our Facebook page! We will revisit this on an upcoming show. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=FGHW6CWKNPMZ8&currency_code=USD)

This week on the smugglers galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the latest news swirling around the Star Wars galaxy before dive into naming the eras of Star Wars action figure collecting.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=FGHW6CWKNPMZ8&currency_code=USD)

The collecting scene has exploded and expanded during quarantine. Many of us have sold pieces of our collection because it seems to be the right time to do so. Now, imagine starting the process of opening a second hand toy store during that time! This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy, we talk to Chance from 2nd Chance Toys and Collectibles. Chance shares his touching story on opening the toy store wi...

   A new batch of shows have hit Disney+ (see what we did there?)! This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason give their first impressions of the newest Star Wars animated show, The Bad Batch, in addition to Biomes. They review the latest action figure news, Jason rants about Hasbro’s love for repacks, and they discuss their May 4th pickups!  Support the show (https://www.paypal.co...

How much would it cost today to enter the vintage loose Star Wars market? This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason take an in-depth look at those prices today. From Amanaman to Zuckuss, They have the eBay prices you’re looking for. Also, they catch up on each other’s week and discuss their May the fourth plans. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donation...

This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen tells of his travel to the brightest center of the Star Wars collecting universe, Cincinnati! This town was the home to Kenner, manufacturer of the original line of Star Wars toys. He talks about all the shops he visited and the thing she saw along his journey. Then Glen and Jason jump into an ICCC discussion where they wrap up their experiences, ta...

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It’s the second part of the Star Wars Rebels extravaganza! On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the best part of Star Wars Rebels - the collecting! They review current values of 3.75 action figures, Black Series, Funko pops and Lego sets related to Star Wars Rebels. Spoiler alert - Ahsoka items are not the most valuable when it comes to Star Wars Rebels! Support...

It’s the Star Wars Rebels extravaganza! On this first part of a two part episode, Glen and Jason talk news and pick ups before diving into a Star Wars Rebels retrospective. This 2014-2018 show introduced us to a rag-tag family of Rebels desperately trying to free themselves from the oppression of the empire on the planet of Lothal. They talk about what resonated and what didn’t, their favorite cha...

The Toy Show Strikes Back! This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk about their experience at the first post-COVID toy show, Toylanta. They talk about their experience shopping for toys, representing the GASWC, experiences on the panel, and the toy swap. As an added bonus, we’ve included the interview conducted by Jerry Hancock with Derryl DePriest and Rich Alot, co-authors...

There is one area of Star Wars collecting that doesn’t get discussed enough – displaying our collection. We take years to buy and curate our collections, find one of a kind pieces, but some of us never never know how to present them in our own homes for fellow collectors and guests. This week on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason talk about the many different IKEA display cases that hol...

It’s prototype week on Smuggler’s Galaxy! Glen and Jason briefly go over how a prototype is made before diving into a discussion of their favorite prototypes, why they collect them, and what prototypes they’re hunting for. The duo cover the latest Star Wars news, answer their first listener question, and geek out over everything Star Wars! Listen in and geek out with them! Support the show (https:...

It was Shakespear who once said “To Grade or Not to Grade, that is the question.” On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason dive into that question and try to provide answers. From U-Grade to preservation, they discuss why some items might be a good candidate for grading, the difference between some of the grading companies, and talk about their favorite graded items. As alw...

Since the inception of the Vintage Collection and the Black Series, passionate fans have been hungry to collect each new figure. Though for newer collectors to the hobby, it’s a costly endeavor. On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason dissect the state of modern Star Wars collecting and explore the insane prices some of these pieces demand. In some cases, the cost of moder...

Which Star Wars movie is the best? Should they be ranked in terms of story, quality, special effects, or fond memories of watching them as a child for the first time? All are valid in the eye of the viewer, and on this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason use an online quiz to help determine their favorites, from first place to eleventh in the series. As usual, the boys discuss...

With the abundance of Star Wars content available to us today it’s easy to overlook LucasFilm’s first attempt to expand the Star Wars universe. In 1984, coming off the achievement that was the Return of the Jedi, George Lucas released the first of two independent Ewok adventures. On this episode of Smuggler’s Galaxy, Glen and Jason review the forgotten gem that is Caravan of Courage. As usual, the...