Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Which three post-prequel Star Wars films landed in the top six? Numbers 6, 5 and 4 were movies that redefined Star Wars and introduced new worlds and characters to the galaxy, for an all-new generation of fans. Join host David Quinn for part three of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and...

This segment of the list is bound to be controversial. It contains the two most divisive Star Wars films ever released - one that has developed a stronger appreciation over time, and one that may have permanently fractured a fanbase. And adding to the controversy is a film that has skyrocketed into the top three for a number of Star Wars fans, but is entrenched in the lower half of this list. So w...

Have you ever ranked all of the Star Wars movies, based on your personal preference? Which one is your all-time favorite, the film that captures the essence of Star Wars for you? Which is your least favorite? And in what order do the others fall on your list? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s seq...

Our time at the Cantina is coming to a close. But before we pay our tab, collect our droids and return to the streets of Mos Eisley, let’s visit the Cantina one more time, for three more character-centric stories. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fe...

How did Greedo arrange the most iconic Star Wars band of all time? And who is Jenny, the mysterious woman who shared a kiss with Han Solo in the original cantina footage from the 1977 film? For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft...

You’ll never view the Cantina characters in the same light again. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1...

The greatest Star Wars collectors weekend returns this May! And this year’s event is bigger in every way: a larger ballroom, more attendees, a plethora of vintage and modern collectibles at room sales, epic collector-related activities, four incredible panels and some wonderful surprises, from a galaxy far, far away. But what awaits more than 200 Star Wars fans and collectors at Rogue Fun 2: Fun a...

It’s time for one of the best Star Wars collectors weekend to end. In 2024, more than 200 Star Wars collectors gathered in Kennesaw, Georgia for four days of panels, meetups, room sales and activities around the Atlanta region. Ahead of the second Rogue Fun at the end of April, return to the first Rogue Fun for the final day in this very special episode. Join host David Quinn for the Kennesaw Run,...

The main event is finally here. And it’s the pinnacle of one of the greatest Star Wars collectors weekends ever. In May of 2024, 200 collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for Rogue Fun, a multi-day Star Wars trip centering on collecting and connecting. And on Saturday, May the Fourth, the Georgia Alliance hosted a 7-hour ballroom event, featuring dinner, room sales and five incredible Star Wars...

Rogue Fun’s first full day was a Star Wars collector’s dream. Together, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw Georgia in May of 2024 to attend a once-in-a-lifetime weekend centering around Star Wars and its amazing community. Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at day two of the Rogue Fun weekend. Follow your fellow Star Wars fans as they hike the Kennesaw Mountain, check out the ori...

Was ROGUE FUN the greatest Star Wars collectors event of all time? In May of 2024, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for a four-day event that showcased the best parts of collecting and the Star Wars community. ROGUE FUN, hosted by the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC), featured collection tours, group activities and dinners, legendary room sales, and some incred...

After a brief hiatus, the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast is back, putting the “Force” in a full-force return. Join host David Quinn for a quick update, and a peek at what’s to come for season eight. This is shaping up to be an exciting spring. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/p...

On the eve of this year’s exciting Sithmas event, let’s travel back to the winter of 2023, for a conversation about how this multi-club event began: How does a Star Wars meetup become a holiday tradition? Every year, Pennsylvanian collector Mike De Stefano hosts Sithmas, a weekend event that celebrates Star Wars and the holidays. The weekend kicks off with a Friday night meal, followed by Saturday...

If you were Lucasfilm’s leader, what would you do to turn around the flailing franchise? What changes would you make to reignite the passionate fanbase again? Which projects would you select to pave the path for a successful onscreen future? And if you can envision a logical and reasonable plan, why is Lucasfilm struggling to do so? Join host David Quinn as he produces a realistic strategy to deli...

The Mandalorian returns in 2026. However, in place of a fourth season of the beloved series, Din Djarin is destined for theaters, marking the first Star Wars movie in seven years. And he won’t be traveling alone. According to Disney’s newly-released trailer, his little pal Grogu is taking center stage, as the media company attempts to revive the galactic brand, to reignite a once-passionate fanbas...

After soaring to the stratosphere over the past decade, the legendary Star Wars prototype has returned to earth in 2025. A Rocket-Firing Boba Fett, the first version of the figure Kenner created but never released, crossed the million-dollar mark at auction in the summer of 2024. In December, one hand-painted example sold for $275,000. Six months later, at a June Goldin auction, a similar variant...

One of the best toy shows on the east coast is ending its run in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Next year, The Toys For The Ages Expo is moving to an all-new facility in Gettysburg, but the July show was a fitting way to say goodbye, in a spectacular way. The Expo always offers some of the most desirable items for toy collectors, spanning many vintage and modern toy lines. And for Star Wars fans, the sho...

One of the best toy shows on the east coast is ending its run in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Next year, The Toys For The Ages Expo is moving to an all-new facility in Gettysburg, but last weekend’s show was a fitting way to say goodbye, and was a spectacular event. The Expo always offers some of the most desirable items for toy collectors, spanning many vintage and modern toy lines. And for Star Wars...

For Star Wars fans and toy collectors, a day at The Maryland Toy Expo is a fantastic way to kick off the summer season. On June 14th, thousands of attendees traveled to the town of Timonium from various surrounding states, in the hopes of finding a special item from the Star Wars universe and from many other toy lines. And the Expo had plenty of them. For Star Wars fans, the one-day show offered m...

Why is The Maryland Toy Expo one of the best toy shows on the east coast for Star Wars collectors? The summer toy show season kicked off in a major way, with a June trip to the town of Timonium for The Maryland Toy Expo. The Expo offered Star Wars and toy collectors the opportunity to hunt for Kenner and Hasbro items across two massive buildings, featuring more than 300 vendor tables packed with c...

The main event is finally here. And it’s the pinnacle of one of the greatest Star Wars collectors weekends ever. In May of 2024, 200 collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for Rogue Fun, a multi-day Star Wars trip centering on collecting and connecting. And on Saturday, May the Fourth, the Georgia Alliance hosted a 7-hour ballroom event, featuring dinner, room sales and five incredible Star Wars...

Have you met the man who first brought Boba Fett to life? In 1978, John Celestri animated Boba Fett for his introduction in the Holiday Special, kicking off Star Wars fans’ nearly 50-year fascination with the mysterious bounty hunter. During the May 4th weekend, John shared his experience with more than 150 collectors at the Rogue Fun weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Learn more about John’s contribut...

Getting stuck in a toilet, starting an office fire, and firing blow darts into plastic dolls? Just an average day at Kenner. These are just some of the ridiculously funny and fascinating stories from the final Star Wars-themed panel of the Rogue Fun collectors weekend, held during the 2024 May fourth weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Former Kenner employees Howard Bollinger and Tim Effler shared tales...

Darth Vader actor David Prowse spoiled The Empire Strikes Back’s biggest surprise, two years before the film premiered in theaters. So why was he just as shocked as the rest of the audience to hear his character utter those five iconic words on opening night? To celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, join host David Quinn as he revisits the story of how Star Wars’ greatest twis...

Rogue Fun’s first full day was a Star Wars collector’s dream. Together, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia in May of 2024 to attend a once-in-a-lifetime weekend centering around Star Wars and its amazing community. Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at day two of the ROGUE FUN weekend. Follow your fellow Star Wars fans as they hike the Kennesaw Mountain, check out the or...