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

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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CASTBOX:
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178. ROGUE FUN PANEL #2: Customizing The Star Wars Galaxy, With Ryan Shaw And Gary Ray Weaver!

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 original Muppets at Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts museum, visit the Georgia Aquarium, and stop at local toy and comic shops along the way.

Later that evening, head to a special mixer at Georgia collector Narayan Naik’s home, to tour one of the best and most extensive Star Wars collections in the world.  

And in addition to focusing on Boba Fett, Luke Jedi and Yoda, the collection showcases the greatest Kenner and Hasbro toys, prototypes and production items, carded and loose figure variants, and hundreds of customs and swag pieces.  

And return to the host hotel for a late-night impromptu Star Wars prototypes sale in the lobby, offering some truly rare and desirable pre-production items that you won’t find anywhere else!

Featuring live moments and stories from Hannah Bennett, Sam Bennett, Dave Brott, Josie Eclipse, Chris Georgoulias, Stu Kesilman, Doug Meyer, Vincent Michael, Narayan S. Naik, Ki-Adi Randy, Mattias Rendahl, Joel Slater, Jason Smith, Tim Theall, Jason Wasulko, Shannon Wasulko, Glen Williams and more!

This is why you need to attend the 2026 ROGUE FUN event.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

(LINKS TO THE PODCAST EPISODE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW)

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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222. ROGUE FUN Day 2: A Hike, A Legendary Star Wars Collection Tour, And Late-Night Prototype Sales!

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 twist remained a secret known to only a handful of people during the making of the film.  

Learn how the twist was devised, who knew about it, and how it became one of the all-time moments in one of the best films in cinema history.  

And find out why some Star Wars fans were discussing the twist at length as far back as 1978!  

This is truly an epic, wild tale you’ll have to hear to believe.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

(LINKS TO THE PODCAST EPISODE ON VARIOUS PLATFORMS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW)

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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223. The SECRET That Shook The Galaxy: The Unbelievable Story Behind The Empire Strikes Back’s Twist

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 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 designs of the dianoga creature and 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 a look back at one of the funniest and most enlightening presentations about the world of Star Wars Kenner toys, and the decades-long bond that formed between the two former colleagues who created them!  

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

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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

224. Life At KENNER: Stories Of Creating The Star Wars Figures With Tim Effler And Howard Bollinger!

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 a look at the memorable presentation, and the story of Boba Fett, told for the first time by the animator who helped create the iconic character.

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

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

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

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

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

225. John Celestri: The Animator Who Brought BOBA FETT To Life In The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special

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-themed panel presentations.  

The panels covered the history of Star Wars and the Sears holiday catalogs, two legendary action figure customizers, the artist who introduced Boba Fett to the world in 1978, and Steve Sansweet and the authors of two of the most iconic books about collectibles. 

And the presentations ended with a wildly funny and insightful chat with two former Kenner creatives who worked on the Kenner line and helped design some of the most beloved Star Wars figures and playsets.

The evening concluded with every collector’s dream: an epic room sales event in the ballroom.  From Kenner to Hasbro, and from prototypes and production pieces, the event had enough Star Wars items for sale to fill an entire store!

Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at day three of the memorable Rogue Fun weekend.  

Featuring live moments and stories from Star Wars fans and collectors Rich Alot, Howard Bollinger, Lewis Brown, John Celestri, Tim Effler, Matt Fox, Jerry Hancock, Josie Harmon, Paul Harrison, Don Henderson, Erik Janniche, Bruce Lieberman, Jonathan McElwain, Doug Meyer, Maggie Moore, Shawn Moynihan, Narayan S. Naik, Steven J. Sansweet, Barry Scott, Ryan Shaw, Jason Smith, Tim Theall, Mike Tricomi, Vinny Tricomi, Jason Wasulko, Shannon Wasulko, Gary Ray Weaver, Glen Williams and many more!

This is the magic of the Star Wars collecting community at its peak.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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226. ROGUE FUN Day 3: Saturday's Main Event, With 5 EPIC Star Wars Collector Panels And Room Sales!

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 carded and loose figures, prototypes, boxed vehicles and playsets, international items, and other desirable rarities.

Join host David Quinn for part one of The Maryland Toy Expo experience, as he explores the show during the Friday afternoon vendor setup.  

This is why you need to be in Timonium for the fall show.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT

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

227. The Maryland Toy Expo: A Summer Kickoff For Star Wars And Toy Shows In Timonium! (Part 1)

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 more than 300 vendor tables packed with carded and loose figures, prototypes, boxed vehicles and playsets, international items, and other desirable Star Wars rarities.  

Join host David Quinn for part two of The Maryland Toy Expo experience, for Saturday’s main event.

This is a stellar way to spend a Saturday, in the company of friends and collectors.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT

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

228. The Maryland Toy Expo: An Incredible Summer Toy Show Season Begins In Timonium! (Part 2)

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 fans, the show was packed with rare carded figures, prototypes, vehicles, playsets and the accessories you need to complete your collectibles!

Join host David Quinn as he returns to Carlisle for the fourth year, in part one of the Toys For the Ages Expo weekend series.

Tour the show with him during vendor setup, chat with fellow collectors, hear about some of the early Friday pickups, and learn why The Toys For The Ages Expo resonates with so many people.

This is only the beginning for the incredible Expo.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT

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

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

229. A Farewell To Carlisle: Live From The 2025 Toys For The Ages Expo Weekend, Part 1!

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 show was packed with rare carded figures, prototypes, vehicles, playsets and the accessories you need to complete your collectibles!

Join host David Quinn as he returns to Carlisle for the fourth year, in part two of the Toys For the Ages Expo weekend series.

Experience Saturday and Sunday through conversations with attendees, and hear recaps of the weekend from our fellow collectors.  You won’t want to miss next year’s event in Gettysburg!

This is the story of one last collectors’ weekend in Carlisle.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS:
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT

SPOTIFY:
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CASTBOX:
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230: Friends, Finds, Figures, Farewell: The Final Toys For The Ages Expo Weekend In Carlisle, Part 2

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 failed to generate interest, and shockingly ended at just under $104,000.  

This month, a rarer J-slot version, estimated at $200,000, only reached $86,000 at Goldin.

Are these underperforming sales a short-term stumble, or do they point to a longer-term trend among Rocket Fetts and Star Wars collectibles? 

Join host David Quinn for a fascinating look at the history of the Rocket-Firing Boba Fett: the early design process, why the figure was never released, and how it became the most iconic toy prototype in the world.

Learn how it rose in both interest and value through the various public auctions, and the factors that led to the surprising record prices and dips over the years.  

This is the history of the Rocket Fett at auction.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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231. The History Of Kenner's Rocket-Firing Boba Fett Prototype: A Decade Of The Icon At Auction!

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.

This is the wonder of a galaxy far, far away.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

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