Bryan and Carl have a couple of friends join them. Mike and Dwayne stop by to discuss the original 12 figures.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #40: Halloween
This episode Bryan and Carl talk about what Halloween costumes were available back in the early days of Star Wars and a few nice ones from today.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #39: NYCC
Bryan and Carl discuss what they got and all the announcements made from NYCC and what they think of all of them. Beau is back also to talk about some of the new forcelink figures.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #38: Figures we want made
This episode Bryan and Carl welcome Dwayne back to talk about the figures we would like to see made or ones that are in desperate need of a remake.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #37: The Clone Wars
This episode Bryan and Carl celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Clone Wars cartoon by talking about the Clone Wars figures. There are a lot of figures in this line.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #36: SDCC
This episode Bryan and Carl talk all about SDCC and all the announcements that came out of it. We discuss what we like about the stuff coming and what we don’t like.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #35: Displaying Your Collection
This episode Bryan and Carl invite Kevin Lentz to join them and talk about how to best display your collection. Beau also joins to talk about the newest toys his dad got.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #34: Han Solo?
This episode is packed full of content. Bryan and Carl talk about the new Solo movie as well as Beau. We have our panel from Hero Con in Ashland, KY at the Highlands Museum. Beau also talks about the newest toys from the Solo movie and an older AT-ACT.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #33: Han Solo Toys
This episode Carl and Bryan talk all about the new Han Solo toys and what they think about them. Beau makes a return to talk about the Han Solo toys as well.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #32: Animation Domination
Bryan and Carl talk all about the animation series of the past and present. We talk about what we got this past month and what it means to us for Toys-R-Us to be closing.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #31: Toy Fair 2018
This episode Carl is taking the hosting reigns and Bryan sits back and relaxes, lol. We talk about the new toy announcements from Toy Fair this year and the new Solo trailer.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #30: Collecting Focus
This episode Bryan & Carl ask their good friend Mike Heicken to join us to talk about the life of collecting focuses. We also chat a little about The Last Jedi and get Mike’s opinion of what he thought about it.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #29: 2017 in Review
On this review episode Bryan and Carl are joined once again by their friend Dwayne to talk about the best and worst collectibles of the 2017 year.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #28: The Last Jedi
This episode Carl and Bryan talk about all the stuff we got for Christmas. Beau is back to talk about some of the toys we got for Christmas. We also discuss The Last Jedi and what we thought about it.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #27: Christmas past
Bryan and Carl this episode talk all about Christmas stories past. Beau is back to talk about the 3 pack from Target and the BB-8 playset. Also Patreon members will get a patch if the sign up for at least 4 months at the $1 & $2 level and after 2 months at the $5 & $10.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #26: Wanted Figures
This episode Bryan and Carl talk about stuff we have gotten over the last month. We talk about some of the figures we think either need an update or need to made for the first time.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #25: The Vintage Collection
In this episode Carl and Bryan talk about the new stuff they got and the main topic is all about the Vintage Collection figures. Also we announce our winners of our contests. Beau is back as well to talk about some of the new figures.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #24: The Last Jedi Toys
What is this? Another new episode already? Yes indeed, we are here again. Bryan and Carl are joined once again by our good friend Dwayne Steele again to talk all about the new The Last Jedi toys that came out on Force Friday II. We have interviews with those in line with us from Toys-R-Us and Beau is back to talk about the new toys too.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #23: Tabletop Games
On this episode Bryan and Carl talk about what is about to come out for Force Friday II. Bryan talks about his experience at GenCon and Carl talks about his experience at Wizard World. The main topic is about the tabletop games of Star Wars past and present.
GenCon experience
This is Bryan. Justin, who is a friend of mine accompanied me to GenCon and played in the same events as me. GenCon is an experience like no other gaming convention. For those of you that have never heard of it, it is one of the largest tabletop, miniature, card, dice, and rpg gaming convention in the world. This year happened to be the 50th convention of GenCon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen_Con#1967.E2.80.932002:_Gen_Con
This was my 2nd GenCon. I had the opportunity to play in the North American X-Wing Championship. I didn’t do very well but still had a lot of fun. Also I played in a team epic event with my friend Justin and we ended up losing a close match, but this was our first time playing this type of event so it was a real learning experience and the two guys we played were really great at helping us learn the rules. The prizes for winning this event were range rulers, that our opponents said they already had and told us to take them. That was absolutely not necessary but totally appreciated. This type of event is very casual and made for a very fun day.
The exhibit floor was covered from wall to wall with companies with all types of games and demos of those games. Justin and I played a game called Princes of Florence which is a very different type of game than ones I have played before. It is for 3-5 players and you bid on certain items that you need to score the most possible points on the cards you have. It lasts about an hour and it was very enjoyable. Fantasy Flight Games had some new game announcements:
- X-Wing Wave XII
- Alpha-class Star Wing Expansion Pack
- M12-L Kimogila Fighter Expansion Pack
- Phantom II Expansion Pack
- Star Wars: Legion – Infantry battle game
- Star Wars: Armada Wave VII
- Chimaera Expansion Pack
- Profundity Expansion Pack
There is so much to take in that you could spend the entire convention just demoing games and looking around the exhibit hall. There are several companies that have multiple games being sold and demoed for the first time here. Fantasy Flight Games has stuff available that is still not available to the general public. They had Hired Guns for sale which is for the X-Wing miniatures game that probably won’t be available until some time in September or later.
So that is my general overview of the time I spent at GenCon. It was a lot of fun and I plan on going again next year. Hopefully I can set up some interviews with some of the companies for the game I play. Hope to see you there next year which is taking place once again in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana Convention Center Aug 2-5 2018.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #22: SDCC
This episode is jam packed with lots of announcements of new products coming from D23 and SDCC. Bryan and Carl also talk about the Freeze Frame figures that came out back around 1998 time period. We also have Beau back again doing some more interviews.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #21: Favorite Websites
This episode Bryan and Carl talk about their favorite Star Wars websites, the new director of the Han Solo movie, and some new stuff they have gotten. We also have interviews with some of the local collectors from the KSWCC group including Beau.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #20: 40th Anniversary
Star Wars is now the big 40, so we discuss some of our memories and favorite things. We also talk about the state of collecting and how hard it is to find stuff in the stores.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #19: Celebration Part 2
In this episode Carl and I (Bryan) discuss The Last Jedi trailer as well as give our thoughts on it. We also talk about the stuff we got and I tell the good and bad again about Celebration along with what Carl heard from afar as we (Stephanie, Beau, and I) had to endure the long lines.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #18: Celebrate good times
This episode is all about my (Bryan) experiences at the 2017 Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, FL. I have interviews with fellow podcasters as well as other attendees including my wife and son. Hope you enjoy this special episode and we will have another regular episode in about a week or so.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #17: Vintage Cardbacks
In this episode, Carl and Bryan ask their friend Kevin Lentz to join them in discussing the different Vintage Star Wars Cardbacks. We also found out some of the exclusives that will be available for Star Wars Celebration. If you are going, find Bryan and ask for a special pin with The Star Wars Collector Podcast logo on it.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #16: Toy Fair Coverage 2017
This episode Carl and I talk about the new stuff announced at Toy Fair, our first Patreon donor, and the Orange carded Power of the Force 2 carded figures from 1995-96. Thanks to our first Patreon donor Melanie for her donation.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #15: Celebration Preparation
In this episode we discuss some tips on what you need to prepare for a big convention since Celebration Orlando is coming up in a few months. We also talk about Episode VIII and the title that was revealed.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #14: Year in Review
This episode we invite our friend Dwayne back to help us talk about the best and worst collectables for the 2016 year. So, sit back and listen to us and enjoy.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #13: Remembering Royalty
This episode we say goodbye to a beloved lady and a huge part of the Star Wars Galaxy, Carrie Fisher, aka Princess Leia. We also talk about stuff we recently got and about the new Star Wars movie that just came out, Rogue One.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #12: Holiday Special
This episode which is our 12th episode, we talk about all things Holiday, the Holiday Special, Christmas ornaments, and music. I got a lot of new stuff and the news for new collecting announcements is plentiful. Don’t forget to rate our podcast on itunes, check out our Facebook page, and our Patreon page. Thanks.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #11 : Rogue One
This episode Carl and I talk about the new Rogue One trailer and some of the new stuff we have gotten since the last episode, which isn’t a lot. Also at the end of the episode I sat down with The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker, Kim Simmons to talk about his time doing the art for the toys.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #10
In this episode we invited Topps Sketch artist, long time podcaster, Dan Curto to join us and talk about the new Rogue toys that were released. Carl and I also talk about the recent KSWCC Fall Festival that happened and what we got.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #9: The Movies
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This episode is full of all the toys from Rogue One and all others that will be released over the next few months. We also discuss our favorite movie and some memories of when and how many times we saw them.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #8: Legos
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In this episode Carl and I discuss conventions that we will be attending, all the Lego sets we have and the history of Lego Star Wars, and lots of other stuff. Enjoy.
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The Star Wars Collector Podcast #7: Collecting Cards
This episode Carl and I talk about collecting cards old and some new. We also discuss the fact that nobody can find any stuff in the stores and new stuff we got.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #6: Vintage Toys
This episode we discuss some of our vintage toys that we have gotten over the years and what we had as a kid. We of course discuss what we got over the last month and what is going on with the club meetings. Listen for a chance to win a free C-3P0 comic as well.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #5: Star Wars Video Games
On this 5th episode of The Star Wars Collector Podcast we discuss new items we have found, the state of collecting these days as opposed to the past, and Star Wars video games of the past and present.
The Star Wars Collector Podcast #4: Comics and more Comics
This episode we discuss the new Star Wars & Darth Vader comics issues 1-6 of each. Also we talk about what stuff we got in the past month.
The Star Wars Collector podcast #3 : Toy Fair or Toy Unfair
In this episode we discuss the state of collecting in the stores. Also we talk about those special holiday themed toys and items that we see all over the place.
The Star Wars Collector podcast #2 : Old Man Han
This episode Carl and I discuss some new figures that are coming out and some of the stuff we got since our last episode. In our main discussion we talk about the news of Episode VIII getting pushed back to December and the new movie coming out this year, Rogue One.
The Star Wars Collector podcast #1 : Introduction
In this first episode we talk about ourselves and what we collect to give you an introduction about us. We also talk about what we recently got for Christmas and just in general. At the end of the episode we talk about the new movie that came out, The Force Awakens, and we do have spoilers in it.