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Episode 409 - The Acolyte Season Finale Discussion Freakout

The Rebellion is growing in the North!

Three years ago, four Canadian collectors were inspired to create a Star Wars convention in the Toronto area.

They aimed to make May The North Be With You a more intimate and personal Star Wars experience for their fellow collectors.  

And since 2022, May The North attendees have had once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to interact with the legends who worked with George Lucas on the films, the Kenner designers of the Star Wars toy line, the leaders at Kenner Canada, and the supercollectors who helped shape our hobby.

May The North has it all: a Friday night dinner with special guests, a panel-filled Saturday with a room sales event in the evening, and a Sunday Star Wars-themed toy show!

But how did May The North come together?  What sets it apart from other Star Wars conventions?  And what is the team of six Ontario Alliance members doing to make this year’s event the best one yet?

Join host David Quinn for part one of a conversation about the history of May The North with Toby Black and Jimmy Mac MacCallum, two of the collectors behind Canada's “boutique convention.”  

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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187. May The North Be With You: The History Of Canada's VIP-Style Star Wars Convention! (Part 1)

There’s been an awakening…in the North!

In the previous episode, we learned about the history of May The North Be With You, a Canadian Star Wars convention started by members of the Ontario Alliance.

May The North stands out among other conventions, as it offers a more intimate, VIP-level experience.  

Each May The North weekend features legends who worked with George Lucas on the original trilogy as well as the designers of the Kenner toys, and the collectors who helped shape the hobby.  

But what does the Ontario team have planned for this year’s event?  

What can attendees expect from an August weekend in the Toronto region?  And which special guests will be delivering memorable panels for a truly unforgettable experience?

Join host David Quinn for part two of a conversation about the history of May The North with Toby Black and Jimmy Mac MacCallum, two of the collectors behind the “boutique convention.”  

This is why you need to consider adding Canada to your travel list.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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188. May The North Be With You: A Special Look At This Year's Star Wars Canadian Convention! (Pt. 2)

Our time at the Expo is almost over.

But with the second half of Saturday remaining, there’s time for more Star Wars finds and more conversations with our fellow collectors!

Join host David Quinn for the third and final part of an in-depth series highlighting The Maryland Toy Expo weekend. 

Hear about a deal between Andy Cook and Arthur Lew for an incredibly rare Return of the Jedi set.  And learn what the Maryland experience was like from collectors Matthew Fox, Erik Janniche and Warren Rehberg.  

This is truly a toy show to return to in the fall.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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189. The Maryland Toy Expo: One Of The Best Toy Shows For Star Wars Memorabilia! (Part 3)

Star Wars auctions are heating up this summer.

Heritage Auctions had a blazing July sale, with a million-dollar Y-wing and other incredibly iconic Star Wars props.

White-hot bidding for carded Kenner figures like a Vinyl Cape Jawa, and prototypes like a Leia Boushh sample, led to some record-setting prices at Hake’s latest catalog auction.

And for the first time, collectors had the opportunity to bring home original concept art of Darth Revan and the characters from the 2003 video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

But that’s only part of this month’s fascinating coverage, live from the Galactic Newsdesk.  

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

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190. The Galactic Newsdesk: The Million-Dollar Y-Wing And The Summer Of Star Wars Auctions And News!

It’s time to return to Carlisle in search of rare Star Wars collectibles.

Pennsylvania’s Toys For The Ages Expo weekend marks the middle of the summer in a busy toy show season.  

And for collectors, it’s a perfect toy trip to reconnect with old friends, to make new ones and to possibly come home with some grail pieces in the process.

But what makes this show so special?  And why do collectors excitedly anticipate its arrival each year?

Join host David Quinn for part one of a look at this year’s Toys For The Ages Expo weekend.  

Tour the show’s Friday setup, and explore the Expo in the early hours of Saturday, before the show officially opens to the public.  

This is one of the very best toy shows for collecting and connecting.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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191. The Toys For The Ages Expo: A Spectacular Show For Star Wars Collectibles And Toys! (Part 1)

The Star Wars Collectors Archive changed the collecting world forever.

The essential website, created by Gus Lopez in 1994, showcased the prototypes and production pieces from the Kenner Star Wars toy line, as well as memorabilia from the global release of the original trilogy.  

But more importantly, its contributors and authors helped to inform and educate collectors on the significance of each treasured item, the pre-production process of a collectible, and the histories of many different areas of the hobby.

Join host David Quinn for a special look at how the Archive impacted collectors around the world over the past three decades.

And hear the stories about this monumental resource from the creators, contributors and collectors, in their own words.  

Featuring funny and heartfelt reflections from Gus Lopez, Todd Chamberlain, Stephen Danley, Stef Faucourt, Tyler Fedigan, Chris Georgoulias, Yehuda Kay, Isaac Lew, Michael Lonergan, Jonathan McElwain, Jon Peck, Ron Salvatore, David Tree, and John Wooten.

This is The Archive at 30.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

*Photos courtesy of The Star Wars Collectors Archive

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192. The Star Wars Collectors Archive: Celebrating 30 Years Of The Best Collector Site In The Galaxy

An $1800 holy grail figure for….12 dollars???

This year’s Toys For The Ages Expo in Carlisle, Pennsylvania may have been the best one yet.  

The sheer amount of amazing finds and pickups of Star Wars items and ones from a vast number of other toy lines makes this show a must-attend event each year.

Join host David Quinn for part two of a weekend at the Toys For The Ages Expo.  

Explore the Saturday show, and hear from collectors who scored some incredible collectibles at the show.  

This is why you need to visit Carlisle in 2025.  And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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193. An $1800 Grail For $12: Live From Pennsylvania's Toys For The Ages Expo! (Part 2)

A Boba Fett figure shockingly skyrocketed past the million-dollar mark for the first time at auction in August.  

And with a controversial series cancellation, major updates to Lucasfilm’s movie and series slates and a theme park attraction overhaul, Star Wars fans now have a clearer view of the franchise’s future.  

But where is Star Wars truly heading?  What was announced at Disney’s D23 expo and in its latest earnings report that may excite some fans and frustrate others?  

And which longtime Lucasfilm legends were honored for their work within the galaxy far, far away?

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: August Edition.  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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194. The Galactic Newsdesk: The First-Ever Million-Dollar Star Wars Toy And The Future Of Star Wars!

Is Retro Con the best toy show on the east coast?

A number of toy fans certainly think so, and with good reason.  

The Pennsylvania event offers so much for collectors and attendees of all ages.  

Across more than 67,000 square feet of toy show space, it contains more than 300 booths filled with vintage and modern toys, with a number of the dealers saving their best items for Retro Con.  

And over the past decade, collectors have had some incredible Star Wars finds at the show. 

Will that wonderful streak continue this year?

Join host David Quinn as he travels to Oaks, Pennsylvania for a return to Retro Con.  Hear from collectors about what the show is like, what they picked up, and why you need to be there next year.

If you’re looking for carded and loose Kenner figures, sealed mailers, a plethora of Tri-logo items, graded Black Series and Vintage Collection pieces and all of the ephemera from the past three Star Wars trilogies, you’ll find them at Retro Con.

This is why toy trip weekends are special.  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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195. Retro Con Returns: Is It The Best Toy Show For Star Wars Collectibles On The East Coast?

Are you looking for a hilarious Star Wars podcast that talks about obscure and fascinating subjects related to that galaxy far, far away?  Do you want one that includes questionable impressions of Obi-Wan Kenobi?  Are YOU searching for a show that keeps you up to date on all things George Lucas Super Live Adventure and does a year long tribute to Attack of the Clones?  Then you should be listening to Blast Points Podcast!  Join Jason and Gabe as they dive into some of the strange mysterious corners and slightly goofier moments in Star Wars history!  Subscribe today!  
contact us at contact@blastpointspodcast.com

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.

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