New releases, popular panels, and a record-breaking amount of swag.  

But what was the latest Star Wars convention really like for fans and attendees?

Join host David Quinn for a look at the weekend of Star Wars Celebration Japan, through the stories and reflections of fans and collectors.

Featuring live clips and conversations from Elon Bartlett, Hannah Bennett, Dave Brott, Bill Cable, Paul Chu, Matthew Fox, Billy Galaxy, Chris Georgoulias, Chris Logli, Jonathan McElwain, Gordy Owen, Karl Reader, Jason Smith, Mark Schnack, Andy Takara, Dan Uthman, Trevor Wencl, Daryl Whitlow and many more!

This is why Celebration has continued for more than 25 years.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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218. Live From Star Wars Celebration Japan: Memories And Moments From The Convention Weekend!

For more than a decade, ToyCon NJ has been one of the best tri-state toy shows for Star Wars fans and for general collectors.  

And that tradition continued this past weekend, as ToyCon not only served as a meetup for members of various Star Wars collecting clubs, but offered some incredible items at excellent prices.

Join host David Quinn for a two-day kickoff of the toy show season, in two different states.

Travel to the Armory in Morristown, New Jersey for the latest ToyCon NJ event on Saturday.  And then head south to Delaware on Sunday, for a quick tour of the April Fools Toy Show.  

This is where the hunt meets the hangout.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

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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

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https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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

219. Kicking Off A New Toy Show Season With A Double Toy Show Weekend: ToyCon NJ And Delaware!

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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:
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:
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

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https://player.fm/series/2473540

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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:
https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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:
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

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

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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

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https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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

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https://player.fm/series/2473540

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

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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

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

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/

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

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://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

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

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https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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

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https://player.fm/series/2473540

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

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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

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

We talk Acolyte, Sequels, Obi-Wan Season 2 and more!

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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:
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:
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PODBEAN:
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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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

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

CASTBOX:
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STITCHER:
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PODBEAN:
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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

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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

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!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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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:
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:
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PODBEAN:
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AMAZON MUSIC:
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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

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

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER

Enter the House of the Beast… 

 'As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story, framed in shadows and sharp edges' Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

Step into the House of the Beast with this dark fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong – featuring illustrations throughout by the author.
You are a very lucky young lady, to be chosen by the Dread Beast.

Alma would not have chosen the Beast. But when her mother falls ill, she is not left with the luxury of choice. After all, luxury was never something they could afford.

Forced into a desperate bargain with her estranged father and his house, one of the noble families that serve the gods and wield their powers, she irrevocably binds herself to the Dread Beast, the most fearsome of the gods. However, it is a vow made in vain when death comes for her mother anyway.

Now vengeance is Alma’s sole aim. And she has a god on her side – a beautiful, eldritch monster with starlit hair. The Beast that has chosen her.

A darkly enchanting fairy tale with blood on its teeth, House of the Beast is a story of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness – beautifully illustrated throughout by the author.

'A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful worldbuilding, Wong’s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic' Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

House of the Beast, By Michelle Wong, Read by Jeanne Syquia

An epic and romantic debut adventure fantasy, where a necromancer trying to resurrect her sister gets embroiled in bigger, world-ending plans instead

'A transportive dark fantasy readers will eagerly devour’ Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace  

 Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wants one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister's bones. But the Emissary of the Lord Death will do anything to stop her, no matter how alluring he finds her …

As their paths collide, they're drawn into a deadly game of pawns and power with a scheming court, a faceless witch, and the fate of the lands hanging in the balance.

For long ago the gods raised the continents, binding them with their own bones to keep humanity alive. But in an era when the gods' sacrifice has been forgotten, Death might not be the only resentful god Azul must defy.

Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, Mistress of Bones is a can't-miss start to a duology about love, loss, and, of course, death.

Mistress of Bones, By Maria Z. Medina, Read by Ana Osorio

The Mandalorian returns in 2026.

However, in place of a fourth season of the beloved series, Din Djarin is destined for theaters, marking the first Star Wars movie in seven years.

And he won’t be traveling alone.

According to Disney’s newly-released trailer, his little pal Grogu is taking center stage, as the media company attempts to revive the galactic brand, to reignite a once-passionate fanbase, and to create a billion-dollar box-office blockbuster.

Join host David Quinn for a first look at the official trailer.  

Which character from Jabba’s palace appears to be hunting the green-eared force user?    

What role do the Hutts play in the story?  

  Does Grogu’s charm and cuteness still resonate with a larger audience?    

And do Star Wars fans still care about The Mandalorian?  

This is the beginning of a new era of Star Wars.  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:
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:
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https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209

PODBEAN:
https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/

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

232. Reviewing The Mandalorian And Grogu Trailer: Why Is The Star Wars Series Heading To Theaters?

If you were Lucasfilm’s leader, what would you do to turn around the flailing franchise?

What changes would you make to reignite the passionate fanbase again?

Which projects would you select to pave the path for a successful onscreen future?

And if you can envision a logical and reasonable plan, why is Lucasfilm struggling to do so?

Join host David Quinn as he produces a realistic strategy to deliver consistent and quality storytelling within the Star Wars franchise.  

Learn which previously created stories would make fantastic adaptations as films and series.  And see how a few changes can cover many beloved eras and characters in satisfying ways, for viewers of all ages.

This is one fan’s plan to return Star Wars to greatness.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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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:
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:
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PODBEAN:
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AMAZON MUSIC:
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PLAYERFM:
https://player.fm/series/2473540

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

PODVINE:
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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

233. You Are Lucasfilm's New President. What Would You Do To Return Star Wars To Greatness?

On the eve of this year’s exciting Sithmas event, let’s travel back to the winter of 2023, for a conversation about how this multi-club event began:

How does a Star Wars meetup become a holiday tradition?

Every year, Pennsylvanian collector Mike De Stefano hosts Sithmas, a weekend event that celebrates Star Wars and the holidays.

The weekend kicks off with a Friday night meal, followed by  Saturday’s main event.  The day is packed with festivities - from a White Bantha gift exchange to a special dinner together, to tours of Mike’s three incredible Star Wars collection rooms.

This year, approximately 80 Star Wars collectors from EIGHT regional clubs - Seattle, Ontario, New York, the Northeast, Pennsylvania, D.C/Virginia, Ohio and Indiana - will travel to the Lancaster area to celebrate Sithmas with Mike at his home.  

Join host David Quinn for a conversation with Mike, as Mike discusses how Sithmas began, how it evolved, and why it has become a must-attend event on the Star Wars collector calendar each December! 

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:
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:
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PODBEAN:
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AMAZON MUSIC:
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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

234. Hosting Sithmas: How A Holiday Meetup Became An Epic Multi-Club Star Wars Collector Event!

For the first time, I'm sharing a full chapter from my first audiobook THE ACOLYTE OF PAN !  

Isaac arrives at the entrance where Daniel prepares him to become an acolyte in the Temple of the Great Horned Gods.

Become a HORNED BROTHER at patreon.com/fatherbacchus to hear all 19 chapters of THE ACOLYTE OF PAN (over 450 minutes of listening)...and listen to the continuing stories of the temple acolytes every week.   Use code BACCHUS25 for the month of February 2026 to save 25% on your first month!

AOP Ch. 1 Virgin Arrives - FULL CHAPTER

We are a grassroots community of DJs based in the South of England/London, with the aim to raise awareness of venue closure.

High Priest of The Temple of the Great Horned Gods, a cult devoted to the worship of COCK through our Horned Gods Pan, Priapus, Cernunnos, Baphomet, & Min!

Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

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!

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