Tune in this week as TheFallenFett, Playing with myself, Augie, 796Studios, Matchutoy, Jshot, and Cheyne180 reveal our #1 figures of 2024!

"They're not dolls!" Episode 408

What awaits Star Wars fans and collectors in the coming year?

Will the sale of Jeff Jacob’s legendary collection at Hakes ignite a flurry of activity and interest in the action figures?

Will the second season of Andor be the small-screen story Star Wars fans desperately desire?

Will updates from April’s Star Wars Celebration Japan illuminate Lucasfilm’s direction for the franchise?

Will the relationship between Hasbro and Star Wars collectors improve?

What are some of the personal goals our fellow collectors are targeting over the next twelve months?

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

Hear from fellow Star Wars fans and collectors as they share their predictions and personal goals, and what they expect from a year brimming with Star Wars-related experiences.  

This is the start to the new year.  

This is the beginning of season seven of the podcast.  

And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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206. Star Wars Fans Collectors Share Fascinating Predictions And Personal Goals For The Year Ahead!

Tune in this week as we talk The Cursed Dead with our very own Playing with Myself and the superbly talented Phil Ramirez!

"They're not dolls!" Episode 409

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!

To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site:
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207. Say YES To Repro?? Exploring Kenner Repro Art And Star Wars Collectibles With Ron Salvatore!

It's a new year so it's time for the annual Q&A! So join Alex and Ben as they answer your burning toy related questions! What is their favourite toys of each decade since the 70s? What kind of action figure would the boys want to be transformed into? Are toys really for kids anymore? All this and more on the first Talk Toy To Me of 2025!

Episode 57- Let's Answer Your Questions! 2025

Tune on this week as Jshot, Playing with myself, Chamba, Augie, and Cheynee180 talk toys and more!

"They're not dolls!" Episode 410

Were the rumors true?

Did the maker of a gaming miniatures figurine line originally own the rights to the Star Wars name?

What is “Star War 2250,” and how did it premiere two years before George Lucas released his first Star Wars film in 1977?

What is it like to celebrate 30 years of the most comprehensive and groundbreaking Star Wars collectors site?

And what is it like to bring new information about beloved Star Wars action figures, prototypes and memorabilia to a community of collectors?

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

Go 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 a worthwhile continuation of a wonderful conversation.  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

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208. A "Star War" In 1975? Talking Star Wars Miniatures, Milestones And Meetups With Ron Salvatore!

Tune in this week as TheFallenFett, Chamba, Augie, and Cheynee180 talk toys and more!

"They're not dolls!" Episode 411

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!

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

The Cursed Dead Kickstarter has funded! Tune in as The Fallen Fett, Playing with myself, Chamba, Augie, Josh Falcon, and Cheynee180 talk toys and more!

"They're not dolls!" Episode 412 The Cursed Dead has funded!

A podcast that features two guys talking toy, old and new... but mostly old.

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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