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Jason is out of town so the Guys from Second Chance Toys invade Glen’s house for their second appearance on the podcast and talk all about toys. Chance, Kelly, and Elijah all discuss how they got into collecting, and the ups and downs of being a vendor at toys shows, and what it’s like to run a toy store. Download and listen!
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Join Glen and Jason on their weekly journey through the galaxy of Star Wars. In this episode, they recap their recent GASWC meetup, where they enjoyed trivia, dancing, and Star Wars collecting. Then, they recount their attempt to stall Narayan for his surprise 50th birthday party. They then had to race Narayan home to his place to be part of the surprise. Finally, they dive into the latest news from Hasbro PulseCon, discussing new Vintage Collection and The Black Series reveals, the passing of James Earl Jones, Micro Galaxy Squadron news, and the latest McDonald's Happy Meal toys.
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On this episode, Glen and Jason wonder if Hasbro should deliver one project before opening up another one. With the Haslab Ghost still months away from delivery, some collectors have invested a significant amount of money in the project and are feeling anxious to get their hands on it. Others have invested nearly a grand in toys at the company. The duo discuss the pros and cons of having multiple Haslabs of one brand at a time.
Next, they share their latest news and updates, including Jason's move to a new recording space. Finally, they highlight their recent pickups and discuss their anticipation for the upcoming release of the Ghost Haslab.
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Join us for a thrilling recap of Dragon Con! Glen shares his unforgettable experience, including a memorable encounter with Natasha Liu Bordizzo, the talented actress behind the live-action Sabine Wren in Ahsoka. Plus, Jason dives back into previous episodes to answer questions our episode titles proposed, and provide updates on the latest news and their pickups in the galaxy far, far away. Don't miss this action-packed episode!
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Join Glen and Jason on this episode as we delve into the recent news of The Acolyte being cancelled. Despite its June premiere, the Disney+ series failed to garner enough viewers for a second season. We also discuss the disappointment of the Smuggler's Run ride overlay not qualifying as a brand new ride for our 2024 Star Wars Bingo Card.
But the show doesn't stop there! We dive into the latest Vintage Collection news, share a thrilling eBay gamble story, and highlight our recent Star Wars pickups. Don't miss this exciting episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast!
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Glen and Jason are back to dissect the mind-blowing theme park announcements from D23!
From the latest updates on Smuggler's Run to the thrilling additions of Monstropolis and Cars Land, we're diving deep into all the Disney magic coming to Walt Disney World. Plus, Jason comes clean about his Muppets Courtyard meltdown and we've got all the latest Disney news and rumors. Don't miss this epic episode!
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On this Episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share their thoughts on the upcoming slate of movies and TV shows announced from D23, the Disney convention happening in Anaheim, California. From the Skeleton Crew trailer, to the leaked Andor and Mandalorian and Grogru previews, the hosts share their excitement with you!
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Glen and Jason are back from the Powder Springs Toy Show at the Treasure Hunt Antique Mall and Legion Con. Two toy shows that provide their bags with a ton of loot! Join them on this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast as they unpack their latest finds and dive into the future of Star Wars. Plus, they're gearing up for D23 and sharing their wildest predictions.
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Smugglers Galaxy is back with a fresh episode packed with the latest Star Wars collectibles news from San Diego Comic-Con! Glen and Jason dive deep into the Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Micro Galaxy Squadron reveals, sharing their expert takes on the hottest new toys. Plus, they weigh in on the new GI Joe Classified Haslab, the Rattler, and compare it to the Star Wars Cantina Haslab. Don't miss their thoughts on the uneven Haslab love for Star Wars, their latest collector finds, and a good old-fashioned eBay rant.
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Glen returns from Florida, and they talk about The Acolyte and all of its final reveals
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The Haslab Cantina has been funded, and now we wait for its delivery. As we do so, let us discuss the merits of a multi-million dollar company using a crowdfunding platform to make toys! Additionally, Jason developed six possible reasons why participation for TVC Haslabs are on the decline (all speculative, of course). Also, Glen and Jason discuss the latest trend in retro collecting, the news, latest pickups, The Acolyte, and more!
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Join us as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast. As a bonus, we’re joined by Narayan Naik and Sam Sams!
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Jason is back from vacation and catches us up on the news. Additionally, he recent backed the Haslab Cantina and shares where he thinks the campaign will land. Glen shares his thoughts on the latest episode of the Acolyte and more!
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Galoob was a small toy company based in San Francisco that developed and sold several toy lines. In the early 90s, they were able to acquire a license to incorporate Star Wars vehicles in one of their most successful lines, MicroMachines. Jim Fong worked his way up to the roll of design director, and oversaw the development of Star Wars MicroMachines and the Action Fleet line. During this discussion Jim shares how he got the job at Galoob, the first time he saw Star Wars (it was early), how he became friends with Ralph McQuarrie, the Easter eggs he was able to hide in the toy line, visiting Skywalker Ranch, how MicroMachines were made, and shares some behind the scenes photos (watch those on YouTube!). Jim also shares his attempt to incorporate bathrooms in Action Fleet vehicles and also shares what might have been if Galoob wasn’t bought by Hasbro. All the while, Jason is geeking out! Download and listen this very special episode!
Jim would like to add: ”I wish to thank the whole Galoob Team that made it such a great place to work. Without them, it would not have been as special as it was, and I thank the Galco team in Hong Kong for making our vision happen, and putting up with our constant changes. The company is gone but we will live forever in molded plastic!” -
Star Wars has been around for nearly 50 years now, and adult fans have been with the franchise most of that time. But, as the franchise ages, so does the fan base. One day, if nothing is done about it, Star Wars will fade away as the fans become one with the force.
On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the current pains of the Star Wars franchise. As they develop content for a younger fan base, the older group feels as though Lucasfilm abandoned them. How does one navigate this issue? What should an older fan do?
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason are hanging out and Jason‘s backyard sitting by a fire, and they are joined by Jordan Ghastly and Richard (AKA punx_for_plastic on Instagram). Glen and Jason were able to attend a screening of The Acolyte and talk about their experience, seeing the showing in advance. They talk about what they like about the show, where they think it’s heading, and more. Additionally, the Haslab Cantina has been announced and the four talk about their opinions of the project. And with this offering came the opportunity to cross off two boxes on the 2024 bingo card!
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On this episode of the podcast, Jason returns from Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and shares his experience at that theme park. Then they pivot from Universal to Disney to discuss the Jenny Nicholson viral four-hour long video about her experience aboard the Galatic Starcruiser, better known as the Star Wars Hotel. This video has permeated pop culture, even as far as Rolling Stone Magazine. Glen and Jason discuss the points that Nicholson makes and wonders if Disney will respond by listening to the critics or if they will dismiss it and only focus on stock prices. They also talk about “influencers” in general. Glen also picked up some melting rebels! Download and listen.
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On this very special episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, we play one of the panels from Rogue Fun: Santa Shopped There: Star Wars and the Golden Age of the Sears Wish Book by Jerry Hancock (Ki-Adi Randy).
This panel examines the history of the Sears Wish Book and how it helped expand the hottest toy line in the galaxy. Following the success of the Star Wars Early Bird campaign, Kenner continued to use the power of mail order as a means to market exclusives and preview new releases during the holiday season.
Jerry Hancock is a Georgia-based Star Wars collector, educator and historian. His collection focuses on Star Wars exclusives offered through the Sears catalog. He is the author of “Ponce City Market: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Atlanta’s Largest Building,” which originally served as the Sears Southeast Catalog Distribution Center and Retail Store in Atlanta. While researching his master’s thesis on Sears and its cultural impact on the American South, he conducted interviews with dozens of former Sears employees and executives.
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On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by Jerry Hancock, also known as Ki-Adi Randy on Facebook and the old Rebel Scum forums. Jerry was a presenter at Rogue Fun, and he provides his perspective as a panelist at the event. Together, they finish up their thoughts on the event. They also discuss room sales, the Kennesaw Run, bowling and more. Jerry was also present when Steve Sansweet stopped at Tim Conner’s residence to check out his collection and shares what happened when Steve saw Tim’s massive collection. Download and listen!
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Rogue Fun has happened! Glen and Jason are still recovering from the most ambitious event they’ve ever put on, and it seems to be a success! They run through the event from their perspective, providing a behind the scenes look at the event and everything that went into it. Jason is also able to share the participant gift: lunchboxes with art provided by Tom Whalen! Download and listen - and share any feedback or stories with us so we can include you in the second part of this series!
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