Smugglers Galaxy A Star Wars Collecting Podcastleri

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Jason takes a critical view of Hasbro’s latest offerings. After The Vintage Collection and Black Series offerings, he’s worried about the quality and lack of creativity coming out of that company. Additionally, he finally was able to get his hands on the new The Vintage Collection Boba Fett Throne R…

On this episode, which was broadcast live on Facebook, Glen and Jason break down the latest episode of Ahsoka, the latest Disney+ show set in the same time period as The Mandalorian. Shadow Warrior proved to be one of the show's strongest episodes, featuring the return of Anakin Skywalker to finish Ahsoka's training. The hosts discuss where Ahsoka …

The story of Ahsoka and Sabine, as they race across the galaxy to find their friend and prevent another galactic war, continues in part 3 and 4 of the Disney+ show, Ahsoka. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are back in the studio to discuss these latest episodes. Find out what they thought as they discuss the inspirat…

It’s Labor Day weekend and both Glen and Jason are away on vacation (it happens every three years or so). Because of this, we’re revisiting episode 13 of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast. As a refresher, Ahsoka had made her first appearance on the second season of The Mandalorian in an episode titled The Jedi. This is also the first time Thrawn was me…

After a long wait, Ahsoka, the latest limited series from Lucasfilm, has arrived on Disney+. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into the first two episodes and share what they loved from this series. They go everywhere between speculation about the new bad guys on the show to the return of our favorite heroes. The…

Jason is back from Power-Con, a Masters of the Universe convention in Columbus, Ohio! He shares the rare find of a red bar R5-D4 at a ridiculously low price. He also shares his weekend experience at the con.Meanwhile, Glen is back from Legion Con, a small show featuring toys, comics and collectibles in Georgia. He shares his experience at the show …

Jason is at Power-Con this weekend, so Glen is alone on this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, and take a wild guess on what he talk about? Hear what the Disney XD show, Star Wars Rebels, means to him and what he is looking forward to in the new Ashoka show premiering on Disney+ on August 23!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

The Haslab Ghost funded within days of being announced. With a 45-day window to back the project, it only needed five of those days. With such a successful start to the project, it begs the question - was the Ghost a good Haslab project? Haslab was created to provide fans the possibility to own dream collectables. For some, The Ghost is a dream veh…

On this very special episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, we’re joined by Wayne Scheiner Jr, a passionate toy collector and the author of The Toy Collectors Wish Book. This book, which is currently 90% funded on Kickstarter, covers Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, The Adventures of Indiana Jones, Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, Rambo: The Force o…

It's a great day to celebrate on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast. First of all, San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) is happening and there is a ton of Star Wars collecting news coming out of it. Hasbro will release a The Vintage Collection Salacious Crumb on card back. That's right! They're going to rerelease VC66! Jason takes a moment to celebrate before mov…

Over the past weekend, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (Gaswc) held it’s annual summer social, a 3-day event akin to a family reunion. Collectors, who see one another (maybe) once a year, get together to catch up, share a laugh, and talk Star Wars collecting. This years event was held a super-collector, and generous spirit, Narayan’s h…

Hasbro teased new images this past week to suggest that the next Haslab is a Vintage Collection Ghost, a vehicle seen in Star Wars Rebels and the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+. Glen and Jason discuss what they want to see with this vehicle and what should be included in the tiers. Jason also picked up the Micro Galaxy Squadron version of the Ma…

Indiana Jones is back! But was his return to the big screen a mediocre outing or a return to form? On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen enjoys some time away and Jason take control of the ship. With him, Jordan Ghastly joins the episode to review the latest outing of our favorite hero in a fedora. Jordan is a historian and has a u…

In episode 13, season 4 of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra Bridger entered a new dimension in the Star Wars universe - a world between worlds. This is a land with portals that Ezra could view into. Ezra was not only able to see the future and the past from this new place, but he seemingly could make changes to the things that have happened. One common inter…

It’s a different perspective on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast! While Jason is on vacation, Glen brings in his wife, Mandi, to talk about her collection and the fun of being married to a Star Wars fan. Hear about her Ewoks, Gizmo, and E.T. focuses. Also, she tells us why she started collecting in the first place. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

Joefest is an annual toy show in Augusta, Ga., that, traditionally, was a GI Joe focused event. Over the years, the show has diversified and more brands of toylines have shown up, including custom products. On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from this toy show and tell us what it was like to be there. How were the crowd …

It’s a short episode this week! With little news and nothing to cover, Glen and Jason discuss their experiences at the latest Powder Spring Toy Swap, a bi-monthly show that happens the first Saturday of the month. With 65 vendors in attendance, one can find everything from vintage to modern! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen share some of his recent frustrations with modern collecting, particularly trying to find the Micro Galaxy Squadron Sabine Wren TIE Fighter. This vehicle is a limited chase in that line of vehicles, and has become a difficult product to track down. Glen has been searching for this item since Fe…

Glen is back from a trip at Disney World, and he dishes on how it was to experience an after hours event in Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Land. With very few people in the park, how many times can he ride Rise of Resistance in one night? Is it worth the money? Glen shares his thoughts on the topic. He also shares his experienc…

Over the second weekend in May 2023, the GASWC held their first toy show aimed at raising money for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Members of the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors donated items that were raffled off to benefit that hospital. It was a hot day with 10 vendors, two food trucks, costumed volunteers from the 501st Georgia …

The Kane county toy show is a seven building show just outside of Chicago, Il. It’s one of the bigger toy shows in the United States, and, this year, Tony Johnson was there to participate in the event. Tony joins Glen and Jason to share his thoughts on the show, what kind of collectibles were available, and what it was like to share an AirBnB with …

On this very special episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason welcome Max, Jon, and Glenn from Jazwares to talk about all the steps that go into the creation of the new Micro Galaxy Squadron line of Star Wars vehicles! Maxwell Lux is the Senior Brand Manager, who make sure all the pieces are moving, departments are talking to each o…

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason have a few weeks of news to catch up on, from little bits at Celebration to announcements by Hasbro and Jazwares - we're discussing it all! Chapter 34 of the Mandalorian, titled The Return, was released and we analyze this episode and how it fits in the entire season of this Disney+ s…

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by fellow collector, Narayan Naik! Narayan is back from Celebration London and tells us all about the challenges and joy he experienced overseas during the convention. From amazing pickups, running of the Willrow Hoods and prisoners, to hanging with friends, we manage to co…

Star Wars Celebration London is happening - while this podcast was being recorded - and Glen and Jason are here to break down the massive news landing in the states from the other side of the pond. From new movies, TV shows, previews, and new toys, we're here to help you through the FOMO and discuss the exciting news. Additionally, Jack Black and L…

While Jason in on a much needed family vacation, Glen has a special cohost this week - Jordan Duncan/Ghastly! They discuss last week’s Toylanta show and Glen's newest obsession with the MYTHIC LEGIONS toy line. This high end action figure line of fantasy characters is taking the toy industry by storm, and Glen and Jordan talk about why that has bec…

Glen and Jason are reporting on the ride home from Toylanta! They share everything they experienced and saw. From speaking to former Kenner employees (who knew in the mid-80s that they needed to do something more than repaint action figures), to running of the Willrow Hoods, and falling in love with the Mythic Legion toy line, we're here to tell yo…

Chapter 19 of the Mandalorian, titled The Convert, is a new bag of tricks. The episode focuses on Dr. Penn Pershing, a former imperial scientist turned New Republic supporter thanks to an amnesty program. Former imperial officers find new purpose on life and their service to the galaxy because of it. But, with call for a greater purpose slowly buil…

After two seasons and four episodes, we’re finally landed on Mandalore! Chapter 18 of the Mandalorian focuses on Din Djarin’s quest to be redeemed in the living waters on this planet, and Glen and Jason are here to dissect and debate the subtly of this episode. The duo dive deep into this episode and discuss what they saw. Additionally, with Celebr…

The Mandalorian is back, baby! The third season of Disney+ hit show has premiered, and Glen and Jason are ready to break down Chapter 17: The Apostate. This deep dive shares their hopes for the third season, where they think the plot is headed, and how a few surprises made their hearts tingle with joy. The news section of the show was skipped last …

What do we learn from collecting Star Wars action figures? How can this hobby change our lives? For more than thirty years, Jonathan Robinson has bought Kenner Star Wars action figures and has learn quite a bit. Jonathan is a Louisiana resident working in the film industry who loves collecting and listens to the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast. He joins …

On episode 121 of the Star Wars: Prototypes and Production podcast, host David Quinn provided an overview to the state of the Star Wars franchise. In it, he talked about the current struggles Hasbro has been experiencing and wondered how it might affect their 2023 bottom line. This, mixed with recent articles about a weakening Magic: The Gathering …

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk all about the bad batch season two. Now that we are nine episodes in, it’s time to talk about what we seen so far, what’s great, what’s weak, and what might have been the intent of the show’s runners with some of the filler episodes. Additionally, the host come off fresh from a G…

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Sam Sams returns fresh from the recent Morphy’s Auction in Pennsylvania. In the fall of 2022, a major find of mint on card Star Wars figures turned up for auction. From double telescoping Luke Skywalkers to 21-back Boba Fetts, Sam tells us what it was like to be in the auction room, watching bids co…

It’s the final episode of the Smugglers Galaxy 2022 wrap up! In this episode, Glen and Jason are joined by Tony Johnson, Narayan Naik, and Sam Sams to talk about all of the experiences, collectibles, and friends that made up a wonderful year. They briefly go into what they’re looking forward to in 2023 before finishing with with a quick discussion …

Last week, Glen and Jason wondered if modern collectors are leaving the hobby. After a week of feedback from collectors, it seems like the cost of Star Wars action figures like The Vintage Collection and the Black Series has indeed added stress on the hobby. This week, Glen and Jason, along with their friend Jordan Ghastly, further discuss how cost…

When talking to modern Star Wars collectors, a new sentiment starts to emerge about the hobby; prices are getting to high and collectors are having difficulty seeing value in the items they buy. A regular release of a The Vintage Collection figure is pushing $17, and a Black Series figure is $25. With the increase in prices, a lot of collectors are…

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason travel to Macon, Ga. for the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (GASWC) inaugural mid-state meetup. For five years, the GASWC has been predominately meeting in the greater Atlanta area, but now the club expands south, offering more opportunities for members to meet and build com…

You know how 2022 went for Glen and Jason, now it’s time to hear from some of you. As the third season of the Smugglers Galaxy Podcast begins, we hear from a couple listeners to understand their perspective of the year. The stories they bring spark new conversations about collecting what you love, collecting without caring what society thinks, and …

MSNBC recently posted an article about the toy industry post-pandemic. In it, they coined the term “kidults” to describe a group of grown ups who are keeping the toy industry afloat through their passion of collecting toys. On this episode of the Smugglers Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason talk about how their habits are supporting the toy industry an…

On the second part of this series, Glen and Jason continue reviewing their 2022 by talking about the Star Wars items they picked up along the way. From Vintage to Modern, props to preproduction, they share how fortunate 2022 has been for them. In addition, they cover the news and pickups for the week! Happy Holidays from the Smugglers Galaxy podcas…

2022 is coming to a close and it’s time to look back and appreciate the incredible year Glen and Jason were lucky to have! On this episode, Glen and Jason discuss their favorite Star Wars collecting moments. From hanging with Ewan at Celebration (from a certain point of view), to hanging with friends at meetups and making new ones on the podcast, t…

This week Glen and Jason are fresh from the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors’ (GASWC) Winter Social, hosted at Jason’s house. Glen shares his thoughts from an attendee’s point of view, and Jason shares all the considerations that went into planning this annual event. They talk about the food, specialty drinks, white wampa gift exchange, and…

It’s the calm before the storm! The GASWC winter social is this weekend and Jason is in high gear as he prepares his house for the company. But before Glen and Jason talk about that, they first catch up and discuss what happened over their thanksgivings break. Plus, the return of Bob Iger, what they picked up this week, and briefly talk the final e…

Retro toy con happened this past weekend in Greenville, SC. This show, organized by the owners of a toy shop called Toy Federation, features modern and vintage Star Wars collectibles. Glen is fresh from the show and provides a report on what he saw, how prices were for vintage toys, and what he picked up. In addition to the show report, Glen and Ja…

This week on the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason talk about the past couple weeks and catch up on life in the Star Wars Collecting world. They break down what they got for their birthdays, how the November GASWC meetup went, and share a super secret GASWC project that's not so secret anymore. From there, in honor of their friend Tony who …

On this very special episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, we welcome Maxwell (Max) Lux, the senior brand manager of the Micro Galaxy Squadron line at Jazwares. In early 2022, Jazwares premiered their new Micro Galaxy Squadron line of vehicles, a 1/95th scale collection of toys that are in scale with one another. Glen and Jason met Max for the …

Disney+ dropped a new series this week titled Tales of the Jedi, a six-episode story told as vignettes at different points in the Star Wars timeline. These stories of Ahsoka and Count Dooku tell the tale of treachery, hope, and sacrifice. Glen and Jason review these six episodes and talk about what they like, what they didn't like, what they wished…

With first season of the new Disney+ show Andor is at it's midway point, Glen and Jason discuss their impressions of this new Star Wars adventure. Episode 7, titled Announcement, has generated more questions than answers. As Andor and the rest of the characters deal with the aftermath we saw in episode 6, Glen and Jason try to do the same and decip…

On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason report in from their monthly Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors meet up. They give the lowdown of the meetup, who was there, what they did, and, most importantly, what they came home with. They also talk about the saga of the Burger King glasses Glen recently purchased. They may…