Why did a pair of Jawas sell for $19,000 at Goodwill? Why does the name Beau Willimon give Star Wars fans hope for a future film? And has Disney finally figured out a way to bring Star Wars characters from different eras to its theme parks without destroying canon? Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy. From film and series updates to the collector-related reports, to news from the theme parks, the publishing world and more, this episode covers the stories you may have missed but need to know! This is the Galactic Newsdesk: April Edition. An ..read more

What can collectors expect from the biggest Star Wars event of the year? During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering: the incredible Rogue Fun weekend. Join host David Quinn for part two of a conversation about the making of Rogue Fun, with three members from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GAWSC). Narayan S. Naik, Glen Williams and Jason Wasulko share an in-depth look at the itinerary: the collector panels featuring former Kenner and Nelvana Animation employees, the planned activities ..read more

The year’s biggest Star Wars event is coming to the Peach State. In a year without a Star Wars Celebration convention, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) is busy creating a vintage and modern collector’s dream event. During the May 4th weekend, more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors will travel to Kennesaw, Georgia for three days of panels, activities, meals, collection tours and the unforgettable moments only an event like this could deliver. And the weekend’s room sales event may be the best one in years, with collectors bringing some of the rarest and previously uns ..read more

The Battle of Hoth returned...to Redditch? For a weekend in April, Star Wars fans and collectors from around the world traveled to the English town for the premier Star Wars-themed convention: ECHO BASE LIVE: Battle of Hoth. Featuring actors from the original trilogy, a parade of cosplayers, and more than 250 booths filled with some of the best Kenner and Palitoy collectibles in the galaxy, Echo Base Live offered everything Star Wars fans love, in one location! Join host David Quinn for a very special episode, live from the event, courtesy of longtime collector and guest host, Zia Rezvi. Zia w ..read more

ToyCon NJ has been a true treasure trove for Star Wars collectibles. In 2014, the first ToyCon NJ toy show premiered in Parsippany, New Jersey. And for a decade, it has offered collectors a chance to bring home some of the best Star Wars memorabilia in the galaxy. But for many, ToyCon has become more than a mere toy show. It is also a destination for Star Wars collectors club meetups, and a place where new friendships in the hobby develop and grow. Join host David Quinn as he reflects on ten years at ToyCon NJ. And tour the spring show’s Friday night vendor setup with him, as he and collector ..read more

How much did an original C-3PO head sell for?? How did vintage Kenner figures fare at the recent Hakes catalog auction, and why did a carded General Madine sell for $42,000? Why is Daisy Ridley reticent about returning as Rey? What does Hayden Christensen have to say about his time as Anakin Skywalker? And somehow, Rogue Squadron returns? Join host David Quinn for a new series that explores Star Wars news from around the galaxy. From film and series updates to the collector-related reports, to news from the theme parks, the publishing world and more, this episode covers the stories you may hav ..read more

Do you ever feel like the collecting world is too crowded and too expensive? Are all of the desirable prototypes and production pieces locked away in others’ collections? Are there any areas in the hobby that feature a wider availability at great prices, less competition, and a similar connection? And can you get there before the spotlight catches up? Join host David Quinn for a revelatory glimpse into the world of collecting Star Wars memorabilia, and how venturing where the spotlight isn’t may lead to new and exciting avenues to pursue. This is why collecting remains exciting. And this is St ..read more

Are fake Star Wars posters flooding the hobby? What is the difference between a regular poster and an incredibly rare pre-production example? And why is the poster community so meaningful and connective? Join host David Quinn for part two of a poster collectors roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny Katzel, Tony van Dam and Douglas Hott. This series explores the vastness of global and non-U.S. posters, early pre-production examples that survived and surfaced years later, and a disturbing trend within the hobby: the rise of fake posters in the collectors ..read more

A poster is so much more than an image on paper. And for Star Wars fans around the globe, these images are forever connected to our experiences seeing the films and series at home, at conventions and in theaters. Join host David Quinn for part one of a poster collectors roundtable with three of the most knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy: Danny Katzel, Tony van Dam and Douglas Hott. This series explores the vastness of global and non-U.S. posters, early pre-production examples that survived and surfaced years later, and a disturbing trend within the hobby: the rise of fake posters in the c ..read more

Another toy show season begins with a return to Pennsylvania’s ZOLOCON. And this year’s show may have been the most special one yet. Held in a former NASA centrifuge, ZOLOCON offers a fantastic mix of epic vintage and modern Star Wars memorabilia each year. Join host David Quinn as he reunites with collectors and members from the regional Star Wars clubs for a day hunting action figures, Kenner and Hasbro prototypes, and everything else Star Wars fans dream about finding at a toy show. Featuring collector conversations with Rob Amantea, Jerry Beaucheane, Teddy Bender, Art Lew, Rob Meglio, Shaw ..read more