Over the years, the Cincinnati Toy Show weekend has become a staple for Star Wars fans and Kenner collectors.

The weekend has consistently offered a wide variety of memorable activities.  Attendees dine together, tour collections at friends’ homes, and buy and sell rare and desirable figures and prototypes at room sales and the Sunday toy show.  

But what was the weekend like for someone who has been traveling out to Ohio since the 1990s, in search of Star Wars collectibles?

Join host David Quinn for a conversation with longtime collector Ron Salvatore, as Ron recaps his experience in Cincinnati and shares stories about dumpster diving for prototypes, the early days of the Kenner trips, and the impact of legendary Star Wars collectors like Steve Denny.  

This is a look at the annual Cincinnati Toy Show weekend.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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153. The Cincinnati Toy Show Experience: Star Wars Collector Ron Salvatore Reflects On The Weekend!

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.  

FonzCon has become a destination for Star Wars collectors from New York and beyond, and is a true celebration of the best parts of the Star Wars community.   

Join host David Quinn for part one of a two-part FonzCon 4 series.  Travel to Syracuse with him, as he reflects on the special moments of previous FonzCon meetups and attends a Friday evening collectors’ dinner.  And tour the ToyFest show together on Saturday morning, before heading to Fonz’ home for the weekend’s main event.

This is the lasting magic of collector trips.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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174. FONZCON 4: Traveling To Syracuse For The ToyFest Toy Show And An Empire State Star Wars Meetup!

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 knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy at Saturday’s main event: an all-day meetup at the home of Fonz Napolitano.

And take an in-depth tour of Fonz’ world-class Star Wars collection, including his all-new second collection room dedicated to international vintage toys, prototypes, artwork and Ahsoka!

This is the weekend of FonzCon 4.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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175. FONZCON 4: The Epic Empire State Event Returns, With A New Star Wars Collection Tour! (Part 2)

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 shared that history with more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors at the Rogue Fun collectors weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia.  

He kicked off the panel portion of the main event with an incredible presentation titled: “Santa Shopped There; Star Wars and the Golden Age of the Sears Wish Book.”

Join host David Quinn for a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you!

This is the impact of an annual Wish Book on a generation of fans.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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176. ROGUE FUN PANEL #1: Star Wars And The Golden Age Of The Sears Wish Book, With Jerry Hancock!

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, housed in a Kenner-centric collection room and a new Ahsoka-themed space!

Learn about what makes a FonzCon event so memorable and so special.  And after hearing about the experience, you’ll definitely want to attend the next one!

This is truly the best parts of the Star Wars collecting community.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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177. FONZCON 4: The Finale Of The Amazing Star Wars Collectors Weekend And Collection Tour! (Part 3)

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 breakthroughs with more than 150 passionate Star Wars collectors at the Rogue Fun collectors weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia. 

Learn about how each artist contributed meaningful additions to the collecting hobby in the panel titled “Customizing the Galaxy.”

It’s a wonderful tale of talent and friendship, and highlights the boundless creativity our fellow Star Wars fans possess.

Join host David Quinn for part two of a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you!

This is how collectors bring missing characters to life.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of Ryan Shaw, Narayan S. Naik and the Georgia Alliance

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178. ROGUE FUN PANEL #2: Customizing The Star Wars Galaxy, With Ryan Shaw And Gary Ray Weaver!

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 of a failed Star Wars hotel garnering more attention than Disney’s new upcoming live-action series?

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: May Edition.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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179. The Galactic Newsdesk: The $525,000 Boba Fett Figure And Star Wars News You May Have Missed!

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 contribution to the world of Star Wars in the Rogue Fun panel “Animating Boba Fett and Beyond: A Conversation with John Celestri.”

Join host David Quinn for part three of a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you!

This is how an artist’s pencil can impact a galaxy.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of Narayan Naik, John Celestri and the Georgia Alliance. 

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180. ROGUE FUN PANEL #3: Animating Boba Fett in 1978's Star Wars Holiday Special, With John Celestri

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 coast treasure trove for collectibles and meaningful friendships.  

From a conversation with a collector who owns 25,000 Star Wars pieces, to tales from previous Delaware shows, to a unexpected vintage prototype find - this show has everything collectors truly love about the hobby.  

Featuring conversations with Richard Delligatti, Erik Janniche, Peter LeRose, Mike Mensinger and Mike Stapleton.

This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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181. A Return To The Spring Delaware Toy Show: The Hunt For Star Wars Collectibles Continues!

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 weekend, the three authors shared the stories behind the books with more than 150 Star Wars fans and collectors at the Rogue Fun event in Kennesaw Georgia.

Hear Steve, Paul and Rich recount the funny and fascinating ways these treasured tomes came together, in the exciting panel “Authors of the Star Wars Action Figure Collecting Books.”

Join host David Quinn for part four of a new five-week series that focuses on the incredible presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you!

This is the story of the magic packed between the pages.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of Narayan S. Naik and the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors 

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https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production

PLAYERFM:
https://player.fm/series/2473540

SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks

PODVINE:
https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production

iHEART:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

182. ROGUE FUN PANEL #4: Star Wars Publishing, With Steve Sansweet, Rich Alot And Paul Harrison!

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 Howard Bollinger and Tim Effler shared tales from their time working together on the Star Wars toy line, with an audience of more than 150 collectors and fans.

Learn who added the telescoping lightsaber feature to the early figures, how the design of the Death Star playset came together, and why the Ewoks eventually played an important role in Return of the Jedi.

Join host David Quinn for the fifth and final episode of a new five-week series that focuses on the fascinating presentations from the Rogue Fun event and brings the full panels to you!

This is how the toys we love were made.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of Narayan S. Naik and the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors 

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast

Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms:

APPLE PODCASTS:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ

CASTBOX:
https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM

STITCHER:
https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209

PANDORA:
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209

PODBEAN:
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast

AMAZON MUSIC:
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production

PLAYERFM:
https://player.fm/series/2473540

SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks

PODVINE:
https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production

iHEART:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

183. ROGUE FUN PANEL #5: Epic Star Wars Stories With Kenner Legends Howard Bollinger And Tim Effler!

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.