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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

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Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a podcast that provides an in-depth look into the Star Wars films, TV series, and books we love. It also covers the Kenner and Hasbro toys, and examines the process of those toys, from concepts to prototypes to the ones that made it to the toy stores! Join host David Quinn on a journey with fellow collectors to learn more about Star Wars and the fascinating hobby of collecting Star Wars toys.
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Florida is the incubator for great baseball. Little League players to High School Heroes and some become Major League HOF'ers. Florida BaseballBiz shares the stories of the leagues, teams, players, coaches and the great people that daily celebrate baseball with a bit of a citrus tang.
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CarCast

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CarCast is twice weekly automotive podcast hosted by Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria, former NFL and WWE superstar, Bill Goldberg, and Vice President Editorial & Editor-in-Chief at Edmunds.com, Alistair Weaver. CarCast explores all aspects of the automotive space from the performance aftermarket to new car buying and the future of the automotive industry. The guys answer your questions, offer advice and feature guests from the automotive industry and celebrity car enthusiasts.
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It’s Saturday morning, and time to explore the Expo!In the previous episode, we saw how the two-building toy show came together at setup. Now that the nearly 300 vendors’ booths are constructed and collectibles fill every inch of the hundreds of tables awaiting attendees, the show is about to open to the public!Join host David Quinn for part two of…
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Send us a Text Message. On July 26th, 1992, Brenda held a birthday party for her one-year-old son, lovingly nicknamed, “June bug”. The birthday party came to an end at approximately 9:00 p.m. Allegedly, Brenda went from car to car asking someone to stay with her; sadly, she was left alone (Perry, 2022). That would be the last day anyone would see o…
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It’s time to head to a new part of the country in search of rare Star Wars figures and memorabilia.During the first week of June, promoters Mark Ryan and Kristian Kuhn hosted The Maryland Toy Expo in Timonium, Maryland. The show featured almost 300 booths and hundreds of tables of toys and collectibles, spread across two adjacent buildings at the M…
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Rick Vaughn’s book "Tampa Spring Training Tales," brings the past to life & opens up a wealth of enjoyable stories including the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Smokers, Reds, White Sox & Red Sox @ historic Plant & Al Lopez Fields Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, Pete Rose and Al Lopez are just a few of the people we discuss this week on Florida BaseballBiz with Rick…
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This month’s Newsdesk proves there’s more going on in the Star Wars universe beyond The Acolyte. As the fanbase continues to fracture and the series demands the month’s spotlight, what were the other newsworthy moments for Star Wars fans and collectors?What does analytics data actually tell us about the makeup of the Star Wars film and series audie…
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Send us a Text Message. Debra Greenlaw Perry DeMello vanished in the spring of 1988 and her body was found on November 8th. She was thirty-five and a mother of three children. Debra’s body was the third of six women who were found alongside the highway in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sadly, a highway worker found Debra off Interstate 195 in Dartmout…
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Florida Baseball State Champs Tampa Jesuit Coach Miguel Menendez Grew up in Key West. First introduction to baseball through his grandfather and father. Grandfather coached Little League and had the first batting cage and pitching machine on the island. Playing and Coaching Career in Key West Played on successful high school teams, winning a state …
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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 May fourth weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. Former Kenner employees …
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Send us a Text Message. Like I do with many families, I wanted to check in with Dylan’s parents to see if there were any updates or if little Dylan had been found. Dylan’s father, Jason agreed to an interview with me to discuss Dylan’s case. I want to reiterate to my listeners that I am NOT a psychologist as one of my interviewees may have inadvert…
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In 1992, Steve Sansweet published a groundbreaking book on collecting Star Wars figures and memorabilia. And since then, he has written some of the most comprehensive Star Wars collecting resources.And in 2022, Paul Harrison and Rich Alot created a Vintage Collection book that became the new standard for Star Wars publishing. During the May 4th wee…
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The spring Delaware toy show may have had its largest crowd ever.Held on the Sunday between the Syracuse FonzCon trip and the Georgia Rogue Fun event, April’s Delaware toy show was the place to shop for vintage and modern Star Wars collectibles.Join host David Quinn as he travels to Delaware for the day. And find out what makes this show an east co…
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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 Ken…
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How did a Boba Fett figure become the first Star Wars toy to publicly cross the half-million dollar threshold?Why was Hasbro’s HasLab announcement delayed?Why is an X-wing in the Smithsonian? How is a decades-old Disney attraction now part of Star Wars canon? Which recent milestone did Lego and Lucasfilm celebrate?And why is a YouTuber’s assessment…
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Send us a Text Message. Kenneth Ray Weaver vanished on Christmas, December 25th, 2020. It has been twenty-four years and law enforcement are no closer to solving the case than they were in 2000. I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Kenneth’s sister Becky about her brother and his disappearance. Before discussing his story, my heartfelt con…
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In the Star Wars community, customizers create the action figures that never made it into the Kenner toy line.Ryan Shaw and Gary Ray Weaver are two of the most prolific and talented customizers in the galaxy, and have designed some of the most popular custom figures ever. And during the May 4th weekend, they shared their stories, challenges and bre…
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Another FonzCon is coming to a close.It’s Saturday evening at FonzCon 4. But like any FonzCon, the night is still young, and the party continues!Join host David Quinn for part three of a multi-episode series highlighting the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4.And in this episode, Fonz completes the tour of his jaw-dropping and storied collection, h…
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For children of the 1970s and 80s, the Sears Wish Book was the portal to the latest exciting Kenner Star Wars toy releases.Georgia collector Jerry Hancock, known in collector groups as Ki-Adi Randy, is an expert on the history of Sears, as well as the retail company’s relationship to the Star Wars franchise. And during the May 4th weekend, Jerry sh…
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FonzCon 4 is finally here!A FonzCon event is like no other Star Wars meetup in the entire galaxy. And collectors are already planning for the next one.Join host David Quinn for part two of a multi-episode series that explores the unforgettable weekend of this year's FonzCon 4. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and …
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Where can you still purchase 1985 POTF action figures for $10???If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures.ToyFest was one of the exciting stops during the FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. F…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1988 and 1989, fear gripped New Bedford, Massachusetts as a series of murders unfolded. At least eleven women, many involved in sex work or struggling with addiction, vanished from the city. The remains of nine were found discarded along highways surrounding New Bedford, leaving two others missing. Despite a dedicated inv…
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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 gal…
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Send us a Text Message. March 9th, 2024 was the last day anyone saw or heard from Shayna Feinman. A witness said Shayna could be heard arguing with someone and allegedly went into the woods, never to be seen or heard from again. Shayna disappeared from a forty acre property outside of Seligman, Arizona. If you have any information or tips, please c…
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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 …
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Tattoo and graffiti artist, Mark Machado, better known as Mr. Cartoon, joins us today. Cartoon began doing illustrations and graffiti then going on to airbrushing clothing at car shows and swap meets before creating custom murals on lowriders. Cartoon then moved on to working in the music industry doing his first album cover for Eazy-E, tour mercha…
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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…
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