Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

This week Glen and Jason discuss the latest news from Hasbro and what it could mean for any Future Haslab Star Wars Projects.  Jason also waits for his Amazon package that should have arrived hours before this recording.

It's Joefest time! Glen and Jason roadtrip to Agusta GA, birthplace of James Brown and home to Joefest. Listen to what they found and also figure out who Glen can add to his list of celebrity run ins.

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are still catching up on all the news revealed at Star Wars Celebration. They turn their attention to the new Third Sister Haslab Lightsaber and talk about its viability. Then they discuss the Obi-Wan Kenobi Retro collection figures that were shown at the Hasbro booth and drool over some of the decisions they made in these figures’ c...

On the 93rd episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason get back into the swing of recording a regular episode of the podcast and discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is now available on Disney +. They also talk about their pick ups at Star Wars Celebration and add a few more stories to their experience at that convention. Download and listen!

Glen and Jason check in live from Anaheim and Star Wars Celebration 2022.

Glen and Jason talk to 1st two episodes of the new Obi Wan show and a mini review of Celebration.

Taking a page from the Force of Course Podcast it's a short episode this week. Glen and Jason go to the Gwinnett toy show and prep for celebration.

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason welcome the Swag King, Narayan Naik, to talk about the variety of fan made swag available at Star Wars Celebration. They also cover the history of the Willrow Hood Ice Cream patch set, a swag set that has attracted the attention of fans across the globe. They also cover a small selection of news and their latest purchases. Download a...

It's been a news worthy week Glen and Jason wonder the Galaxy to explore it all.  From the new Obi Wan trailer to the Hasbro reveals to how bad May the 4th has sucked the past few years.  Like us on all Social Media platforms and leave us a 5 star review where you listen.   Email us at  Smugglersgalaxy@gmail.com

The sequel trilogy introduced us to a new kind of villain never seen before  in the Star Wars Universe – the vile Kylo Ren. What makes Kylo different is that, unlike the cold and calculated Emperor, Kylo was fueled by rage and anger, and, at times, he would let his anger make choices for him instead of deciding with a level head. He would display temper tantrums when he didn’t get his way. He...

Conventions are an exciting avenue of the hobby where we can meet content creators, actors, sculptors, buy pieces missing from our collection, and learn more about a specific topic at various panels. But with that excitement, we can sometimes lose sight of the smaller things. And on this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason are here to help you prepare for that next exciting co...

Ted from "The Force of Course" Podcast fills in for Jason this week. But don't fear Jason checks in and gives us an update to why he is absent from the show. Glen and Ted talk about what little news there is this week, How it's cool to be a nerd, and Glen shares his thoughts on why the Obi Wan series had its premier date changed.  

In 2019, Hasbro distributed a press release that said the company planned to remove plastic from its packaging by the end of 2022. For some Vintage Collection (TVC) collectors – this is a problem. In a recent poll, nearly 45 percent of the TVC collectors said they keep their action figures on card and in the bubble because the plastic bubble in the packaging harkens back to the original run of Ken...

The Powder Springs Toy Show is a bimonthly event in the parking lot of an antique mall where vendors sign up to bring a variety of toys to sell. These toys range from toys from items made in the 60s and 70s, to toys currently available on shelves at the big box retailers. This week on the Smugglers Galaxy Podcast, join Glen and Jason, with special guest and fellow collector, Doug, as they toy hunt...

Now that the hype leading up to the premiere of The Book of Boba Feet has subsided, it’s time to give this Disney+ show a fresh look. On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason do just that. They look at this seven-episode show in its entirety, talk about what worked for them and what didn’t, discuss Boba Fett as a character, and if their perception has changed since they fir...

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are recording from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) table as the annual toy show, Toylanta, winds down on a Sunday afternoon. They talk about trends that they saw from vendors, what they picked up at the show, the result of the GASWC Art Auction benefiting the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, interview vendors an...

The hobby is changing. Perhaps it’s been shifting for the past few years, but its definitely more than a hobby at this point; it’s an investment market with new money coming in to join the fun. Are they the ones responsible for driving prices up high? Have new collectors been priced out of the hobby? Glen and Jason try to understand what’s going on right now, and they compare current vintage Star...

With fewer than 90 days until Star Wars Celebration, the quintessential Star Wars convention this May, Glen and Jason share what they’ve done so far to prepare for the event. They talk about swag preparation, getting in shape, and list a few things they need to remember. In addition to that, the first voyagers of the Star Wars Star Cruiser have taken their flights and social media is a buzz about...

It’s another fire side chat with Jordan Duncan! Join us as we cozy up to the fire pit and talk all things Star Wars. During this conversation, we cover Book of Boba Fett, the upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi show, the Black Series Black Krrsantan figure, a trip to Disney, the latest on the Starcruiser, and so much more! Jason also brings up the feedback we received on last weeks episode and the con...

The final episode of the Book of Boba Fett has landed! Glen and Jason are here to break down the episode and share their thoughts. Did it make them as mad as a rancor or as happy as a Grogu with a ball bearing?  Additionally, Glen was in New Orleans to attend Chewbaccus. He shares what he saw at that Sci-Fi themed festival and everything else he did while in the city. Finally, Jason shares hi...

Episode six of the Book of Boba Fett is here, and its a big one. So big that Glen and Jason recorded this episode the night of its release. As usual, they talk about (SPOILER)'s return, and what it might mean for the franchise. They also talk about (SPOILER) (SPOILERING) our favorite (SPOILER). Also, (SPOILER) at the end! So much to discuss. Needless to say, this episode contains spoilers. Finally...

On episode 74 of the Smugglers Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason talk about a recent upgrade to their collections rooms. They jumped on the opportunity to grab premiere display cases from Facebook marketplace, which takes their display up to the next level. They also break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian - oops - strike that - Book of Boba Fett! That was an episode of the Book of Boba Fett...

We’ve reached the mid-way point for the Book of Boba Fett, the show that fills in the gaps from when we saw Boba get swallowed by the sarlacc, to the moment he returned on screen in the second season of the Mandalorian. Glen and Jason provide their thoughts on episode 4, and they are join by a special guest, Ted Beaver, host of The Force, Of Course podcast. Together, they talk about the Haslab Ran...

We are three episodes in of the Book of Boba Fett show, and Glen and Jason are here to present their thoughts of this Disney+ limited series. We finally get some emotional depth and motivation for the character, and its time to dissect it. As usual, they boys talk about their pickups this week, news on their travel plans in 2022, and everything else orbiting the Star Wars galaxy. Download and list...

The second episode of the Book of Boba Fett is here, and Glen and Jason break it down. Not only do they recap what happens, but give their perspective on this new Disney+ show. Do they like it? Do they wish for more? They also talk about survivors of the Sail Barge explosion. The show has illustrated that not all on board suffered the same fate as the mighty Jabba. As usual, they discuss their pic...