Star Wars will be forever connected to the holidays.

Whether it’s receiving a special Kenner toy under the tree, marking Hanukkah with a prized playset, spending the winter weekends with other collectors, or seeing a new film for the first time with friends and family, Star Wars has made a lasting imprint on the holiday season.  

So, what is your favorite Star Wars memory from Christmas and the holidays?

Join host David Quinn for part one of a new three-part series that caps off a fantastic year of Star Wars friendship and fandom, and looks ahead to 2025.  

In part one, hear from fellow Star Wars fans and collectors as they celebrate the magic of the holidays and share exciting stories from this year and from previous Decembers. 

This is a taste of the magic that Star Wars and the holidays bring.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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204. Galactic Gifts: Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Memories From Christmases And The Holidays!

The ESB has a planned outage for parts of County Carlow tomorrow - one woman's been telling The KCLR Daily of the impact it will have if it goes ahead ... 

The KCLR Daily: Concerns re planned ESB outage in parts of Carlow tomorrow (9th Jan 2025)

If you grew up during the era of the original Star Wars trilogy, you’re probably more familiar with Kenner’s repro art than you may realize.

From weekly newspaper ads to many of the images on cardbacks, cups, and Star Wars memorabilia, repro art presented the latest toys in an appealing way, enticing both children and parents to “collect them all.”

And for Kenner, repro art standardized how these action figures and assorted items appeared in print across the country.  

So, how much do you know about repro?

Join host David Quinn for part one of a new collectors conversation series, as he chats with collector Ron Salvatore.  

Dive deeper into previously unexplored topics, as Ron shares insights and information from the articles he’s written for the website The Star Wars Collectors Archive over the past year.

Ron and David also discuss the exciting collector events they’ve attended together, and the ways in which meetups can profoundly impact friendships within the Star Wars community.  

This is the essence of collecting and connecting, and why Star Wars resonates with each of us.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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207. Say YES To Repro?? Exploring Kenner Repro Art And Star Wars Collectibles With Ron Salvatore!

World records, clear bubbles, high grades and a ton of acrylic.

On January 22nd, Hake’s hosted the first sale of the Jeff Jacob collection, bringing in an impressive $1.45 million.

And Star Wars collectors aggressively pursued the hundreds of action figures, vehicles, playsets and memorabilia, some of which were the rarest and highest graded examples in the world.  

And as Auction 1035 kicks off a new year of Star Wars collector events, what do the sales tell us about the current state of the collectors market?

Is $105,000 for an Obi-Wan really surprising?

Which items shockingly sold for prices that were multiples of their high estimates?

What effect does grade, name recognition and curation have on sales?

And what do collectors need to watch out for when bidding on graded items at these larger auctions?

Join host David Quinn for a look at the results and trends of January’s Hake’s auction, through the history of past auctions, previous comparable sales, and information only hardcore collectors would know!

This is how a Prune Face hammers at $7800.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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209. Does The First Hake’s Sale Of The Jeff Jacob Collection Reflect The Current Star Wars Market?

Toy show season is almost here!

With the return of weekend ventures to venues stocked with toys and collectibles, Star Wars collectors need to take note of something truly important:

Toy shows matter.

Whether you’re hunting for carded and loose Kenner figures, or the modern Hasbro lines, or the vast number of items bearing the Star Wars logo, a toy show may offer some of the best pieces at the best prices.

But there are a number of benefits to these in-person events, ones that may change your life!

Join host David Quinn for a look at the toy show experience, and how it positively impacts collecting and connecting within the Star Wars community.

This is why toy shows matter.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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211. Why Toy Shows Matter: Five MAJOR Benefits For Star Wars Collectors!

The year is off to a wild start in the Star Wars universe.

Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly exiting Lucasfilm.
Hasbro is adapting a new global strategy for its Star Wars toys.
The future of Star Wars is at a true crossroads.
And that’s just the tip of the galactic iceberg!

Which iconic original trilogy props are hitting the auction block in March?

Which A-list actor may helm the next Star Wars movie?

Which decades-old character is set to make his canonical debut?

And which theme park is about to celebrate the Season of the Force?

Join host David Quinn for a fascinating 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: February Edition.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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212. The Galactic Newsdesk: A Season Of Change For Star Wars, Lucasfilm, Hasbro And Disney's Parks!

Ten years after the historic climate agreement reached at COP21 in Paris, considerable progress has been made in areas ranging from energy efficiency and renewables deployment to electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, this progress is well below that required to deliver on the goals in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, and investment in clean energy remains uneven. As political headwinds increase, Brian Motherway considers what the past decade has taught us in terms of global engagement on climate and clean energy, and what we have learned in terms of engaging citizens and societies in the vital project of clean energy transitions.

This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB, Ireland’s state-owned electricity company.

Speaker bio:

Brian Motherway is Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions at the International Energy Agency. He oversees analytical and outreach programmes supporting energy efficiency globally. He also leads IEA’s work with governments on people-centred policymaking, addressing issues such as skills, inclusion and fairness in clean energy policies. Prior to joining the IEA, Brian was Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

A Decade After the Paris Agreement: Global Progress and Challenges in Clean Energy Transitions

Let’s step back in time, to another epic Celebration weekend:

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, in the same room.

The first massive gathering of Star Wars fans and collectors in three years.

And a mountain of Star Wars-themed swag.

This was the unforgettable event that was Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.

Join host David Quinn as he revisits the Celebration weekend of 2022, through the lens of the collectors and fans who traveled out to Anaheim for the once-in-a-lifetime event!

A sincere thank-you to Rob Amantea, Elon Bartlett D.C., Bill Cable, Paul Chu, Jarrod Clark, Mike De Stefano, FJ DeRobertis, Matt George, Justin Haynie, Mark Huber, Dora Huber, Duncan Jenkins, Tony Johnson, Jim Jones, Joe Kersavage Jr, Yehuda Kleinman, Maggie Moore, Gordy Owen, Jon Peck, Tom Quinn, Steven Rensi, Will Russ, Steve Sansweet, Amy Sjoberg, Jenn Thunders, Daniel Uthman, Brandon Vise and Mona Vise, Jason Wasulko, Glen Williams and everyone else who helped to make this episode happen.

This is another example of why you need to attend Star Wars Celebration.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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216. Revisiting The Extraordinary 2022 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Convention, Live From The Event!

You may be familiar with how Rogue One ends.  But do you know how ANDOR began?

The critically acclaimed Star Wars series almost didn’t happen.  

The goal of ANDOR was to detail Cassian Andor’s journey from a child of war to a self-focused mercenary to a selfless hero of the early rebellion.  

And like the rebels taking down the Death Star, the story behind bringing this one-in-a-million drama to the small screen is just as wild, and just as compelling.  

Join host David Quinn as he explores the making of the monumental first season, and how showrunner Tony Gilroy transformed it into one of the greatest Star Wars stories ever told.   

This is, in the words of Gilroy, “always protein, never icing.”  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*This episode focuses on the events leading up to the series’ release in 2022, and does not contain any spoilers from seasons one and two.

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220. Creating ANDOR: The Incredible Story Behind The Making Of The Spectacular Star Wars Series!

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Sharing Ideas Shaping Policy. The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think-tank based in Dublin.

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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