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!

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

Blake is joined on todays episode for the first time ever by his big brother Dakota Shuemake, along with frequent guest Alec White. The gang blasts off with discussing their experiences rewatching Episode III 20 years later in a theater, along with the legacy of this film being the last that was directed by George Lucas, and why the movie is so special to the Star Wars franchise and them personally (3:30). Then, Blake and Al talk about what it was like watching the movie in a premium format for the anniversary, things they didn't notice back in the day that they do now, along with their favorite sequence of the film (29:58). Lastly, Blake asks the guys what they want from Episode X, what the lasting legacy of Episode III is two decades later (44:03) and tons more!

Intro Song:
1. John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra - Star Wars (Main Theme)

Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield

Guests: Dakota Shuemake & Alec White

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Ep. 269 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movie Review W/Dakota Shuemake & Alec White

Was ROGUE FUN the greatest Star Wars collectors event of all time?

In May of 2024, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for a four-day event that showcased the best parts of collecting and the Star Wars community.

ROGUE FUN, hosted by the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC), featured collection tours, group activities and dinners, legendary room sales, and some incredible panel presentations.

Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that explores the ROGUE FUN weekend like never before!  

Learn what made this event so unique, so special, and why you need to attend the next ROGUE FUN weekend in 2026.

This is the kickoff of one of the greatest weekends in collector history.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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

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221. The Story Of The 2024 ROGUE FUN Weekend: The Star Wars Collectors Trip Of A Lifetime Begins!

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!

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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!

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

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!

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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:
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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

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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

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

We continue our latest comic review, this time we venture into Dark Horse territory with the 4-part mini series, Son Of Dathomir. Lets dive into this Darth Maul story and discuss. Issue 1 and 2 were pretty jam packed with action, playing out more like an episode of The Clone Wars animated show, will the series live up to our hype as we conclude our review? It has been a wild ride so far, how does the story cap off here? Find out on #ScarifLive

Join Ro and Spencer from the @DingusDen and let's discuss.

Scarif Live Comic Review Son Of Dathomir Issue 4

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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