Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

It’s a different perspective on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast! While Jason is on vacation, Glen brings in his wife, Mandi, to talk about her collection and the fun of being married to a Star Wars fan. Hear about her Ewoks, Gizmo, and E.T. focuses. Also, she tells us why she started collecting in the first place.

Joefest is an annual toy show in Augusta, Ga., that, traditionally, was a GI Joe focused event. Over the years, the show has diversified and more brands of toylines have shown up, including custom products. On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from this toy show and tell us what it was like to be there. How were the crowd levels? How were the prices of vintage Star Wa...

It’s a short episode this week! With little news and nothing to cover, Glen and Jason discuss their experiences at the latest Powder Spring Toy Swap, a bi-monthly show that happens the first Saturday of the month. With 65 vendors in attendance, one can find everything from vintage to modern!

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen share some of his recent frustrations with modern collecting, particularly trying to find the Micro Galaxy Squadron Sabine Wren TIE Fighter. This vehicle is a limited chase in that line of vehicles, and has become a difficult product to track down. Glen has been searching for this item since February with no avail. Also, thanks to a listener r...

Glen is back from a trip at Disney World, and he dishes on how it was to experience an after hours event in Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Land. With very few people in the park, how many times can he ride Rise of Resistance in one night? Is it worth the money? Glen shares his thoughts on the topic. He also shares his experience on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride, Ratatouille...

Over the second weekend in May 2023, the GASWC held their first toy show aimed at raising money for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Members of the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors donated items that were raffled off to benefit that hospital. It was a hot day with 10 vendors, two food trucks, costumed volunteers from the 501st Georgia Garrison, and tons of fun! Funds were raised G...

The Kane county toy show is a seven building show just outside of Chicago, Il. It’s one of the bigger toy shows in the United States, and, this year, Tony Johnson was there to participate in the event. Tony joins Glen and Jason to share his thoughts on the show, what kind of collectibles were available, and what it was like to share an AirBnB with fellow collectors. Download and listen!

On this very special episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason welcome Max, Jon, and Glenn from Jazwares to talk about all the steps that go into the creation of the new Micro Galaxy Squadron line of Star Wars vehicles! Maxwell Lux is the Senior Brand Manager, who make sure all the pieces are moving, departments are talking to each other, and have the materials they need to deve...

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason have a few weeks of news to catch up on, from little bits at Celebration to announcements by Hasbro and Jazwares - we're discussing it all! Chapter 34 of the Mandalorian, titled The Return, was released and we analyze this episode and how it fits in the entire season of this Disney+ show.

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by fellow collector, Narayan Naik! Narayan is back from Celebration London and tells us all about the challenges and joy he experienced overseas during the convention. From amazing pickups, running of the Willrow Hoods and prisoners, to hanging with friends, we manage to cover it all. From there, they speculate on the late...

Star Wars Celebration London is happening - while this podcast was being recorded - and Glen and Jason are here to break down the massive news landing in the states from the other side of the pond. From new movies, TV shows, previews, and new toys, we're here to help you through the FOMO and discuss the exciting news. Additionally, Jack Black and Lizzo guest starred in the latest episode of th...

While Jason in on a much needed family vacation, Glen has a special cohost this week - Jordan Duncan/Ghastly! They discuss last week’s Toylanta show and Glen's newest obsession with the MYTHIC LEGIONS toy line. This high end action figure line of fantasy characters is taking the toy industry by storm, and Glen and Jordan talk about why that has become a thing! Download and listen.

Glen and Jason are reporting on the ride home from Toylanta! They share everything they experienced and saw. From speaking to former Kenner employees (who knew in the mid-80s that they needed to do something more than repaint action figures), to running of the Willrow Hoods, and falling in love with the Mythic Legion toy line, we're here to tell you all about the highlights you might have missed....

Chapter 19 of the Mandalorian, titled The Convert, is a new bag of tricks. The episode focuses on Dr. Penn Pershing, a former imperial scientist turned New Republic supporter thanks to an amnesty program. Former imperial officers find new purpose on life and their service to the galaxy because of it. But, with call for a greater purpose slowly building in Dr. Pershing, can he push aside his new pr...

After two seasons and four episodes, we’re finally landed on Mandalore! Chapter 18 of the Mandalorian focuses on Din Djarin’s quest to be redeemed in the living waters on this planet, and Glen and Jason are here to dissect and debate the subtly of this episode. The duo dive deep into this episode and discuss what they saw. Additionally, with Celebration London is right around the corner, Lucasfilm...

The Mandalorian is back, baby! The third season of Disney+ hit show has premiered, and Glen and Jason are ready to break down Chapter 17: The Apostate. This deep dive shares their hopes for the third season, where they think the plot is headed, and how a few surprises made their hearts tingle with joy. The news section of the show was skipped last week, so there is plenty to discuss - both with pr...

What do we learn from collecting Star Wars action figures? How can this hobby change our lives? For more than thirty years, Jonathan Robinson has bought Kenner Star Wars action figures and has learn quite a bit.  Jonathan is a Louisiana resident working in the film industry who loves collecting and listens to the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast. He joins us on this episode to talk about some of his favo...

On episode 121 of the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast, host David Quinn provided an overview to the state of the Star Wars franchise. In it, he talked about the current struggles Hasbro has been experiencing and wondered how it might affect their 2023 bottom line. This, mixed with recent articles about a weakening Magic: The Gathering secondary market and how that could potentially le...

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk all about the bad batch season two. Now that we are nine episodes in, it’s time to talk about what we seen so far, what’s great, what’s weak, and what might have been the intent of the show’s runners with some of the filler episodes. Additionally, the host come off fresh from a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors meet up, t...

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Sam Sams returns fresh from the recent Morphy’s Auction in Pennsylvania. In the fall of 2022, a major find of mint on card Star Wars figures turned up for auction. From double telescoping Luke Skywalkers to 21-back Boba Fetts, Sam tells us what it was like to be in the auction room, watching bids come in, and what it was like to win an auction. Add...

It’s the final episode of the Smugglers Galaxy 2022 wrap up! In this episode, Glen and Jason are joined by Tony Johnson, Narayan Naik, and Sam Sams to talk about all of the experiences, collectibles, and friends that made up a wonderful year. They briefly go into what they’re looking forward to in 2023 before finishing with with a quick discussion about Mythic Legions and how some of the panelist...

Last week, Glen and Jason wondered if modern collectors are leaving the hobby. After a week of feedback from collectors, it seems like the cost of Star Wars action figures like The Vintage Collection and the Black Series has indeed added stress on the hobby. This week, Glen and Jason, along with their friend Jordan Ghastly, further discuss how costs effects how we collect, debate if Hasbro will ev...

When talking to modern Star Wars collectors, a new sentiment starts to emerge about the hobby; prices are getting to high and collectors are having difficulty seeing value in the items they buy. A regular release of a The Vintage Collection figure is pushing $17, and a Black Series figure is $25. With the increase in prices, a lot of collectors are slowing down and buying less. On this episode of...

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason travel to Macon, Ga. for the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) inaugural mid-state meetup. For five years, the GASWC has been predominately meeting in the greater Atlanta area, but now the club expands south, offering more opportunities for members to meet and build community. Join Glen and Jason as participate in this...

You know how 2022 went for Glen and Jason, now it’s time to hear from some of you. As the third season of the Smugglers Galaxy Podcast begins, we hear from a couple listeners to understand their perspective of the year. The stories they bring spark new conversations about collecting what you love, collecting without caring what society thinks, and what happens to our collections after we pass. Alt...