Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production
Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

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.

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

    1 DAY AGO

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

    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: 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    1h 47m
  2. 207. Say YES To Repro?? Exploring Kenner Repro Art And Star Wars Collectibles With Ron Salvatore!

    JAN 13

    207. Say YES To Repro?? Exploring Kenner Repro Art And Star Wars Collectibles With Ron Salvatore!

    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: 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    2h 2m
  3. 206. Star Wars Fans Collectors Share Fascinating Predictions And Personal Goals For The Year Ahead!

    JAN 6

    206. Star Wars Fans Collectors Share Fascinating Predictions And Personal Goals For The Year Ahead!

    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: 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    53 min
  4. 205. Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Their Favorite Moments And Pickups Of The Year!

    12/30/2024

    205. Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Their Favorite Moments And Pickups Of The Year!

    Which once-in-a-lifetime grail purchase left one collector sobbing, and another wandering his town in a stupor? Why were Star Wars events like FonzCon, May the North and Rogue Fun so impactful? What was it like to tour Lucasfilm with fellow collectors and club members? And why should everyone be handed a B-Wing at some point in life? Join host David Quinn for part two 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 the stories behind their favorite moments and pickups of 2024. This is the year in review. 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    54 min
  5. 204. Galactic Gifts: Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Memories From Christmases And The Holidays!

    12/23/2024

    204. Galactic Gifts: Star Wars Fans And Collectors Share Memories From Christmases And The Holidays!

    Star Wars will be forever connected to the holidays. Whether it’s receiving a special Kenner toy under the tree, marking Hanukkah with a prized playset, spending the winter weekends with other collectors, or seeing a new film for the first time with friends and family, Star Wars has made a lasting imprint on the holiday season. So, what is your favorite Star Wars memory from Christmas and the holidays? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new three-part series that caps off a fantastic year of Star Wars friendship and fandom, and looks ahead to 2025. In part one, hear from fellow Star Wars fans and collectors as they celebrate the magic of the holidays and share exciting stories from this year and from previous Decembers. This is a taste of the magic that Star Wars and the holidays bring. 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    44 min
  6. 203. Star Wars Toys From Santa: Ron Salvatore Reflects on Kenner's Dominance During the Holidays!

    12/16/2024

    203. Star Wars Toys From Santa: Ron Salvatore Reflects on Kenner's Dominance During the Holidays!

    "We can't keep Star Wars items on the shelf.” Between 1978 and 1980, the marketing blitz of Star Wars toys and memorabilia was unlike anything previously experienced by both consumers and retailers. From Darth Vader figures, to TIE Fighters and X-Wings, to the massive Death Star Space Station, many of the exciting toys Kenner released during the holiday season sold out as quickly as they arrived. Longtime collector and writer Ron Salvatore reflected on Kenner’s impact on the holidays, in an article for the Star Wars Collectors Archive site, Join host David Quinn for a conversation with Ron about this must-read Christmas article. And hear accounts and news stories that offer a peek into the frenzied retail world during that time, in which Star Wars toys topped wishlists across the country and around the world. And hear Ron’s humorous and insightful reporting of this story, in his own words. This is the perfect way to kick off the holidays for Star Wars fans and collectors. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *Photos courtesy of Ron Salvatore and The Star Wars Collectors Archive If you’d like to read Ron’s article and view some wonderful photos of Christmases past, click the link below: http://blog.theswca.com/2023/12/the-hottest-thing-agoin-is-star-wars.html 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    1h 5m
  7. 201. The Galactic Newsdesk: Star Wars Shocking Auction Results, Surprising Content Updates And More!

    12/02/2024

    201. The Galactic Newsdesk: Star Wars Shocking Auction Results, Surprising Content Updates And More!

    It’s been a very busy month in the world of Star Wars and collecting. And you may have missed some of the biggest news over the past thirty days! How did Star Wars collectibles perform at the Propstore and Hakes catalog auctions? Which iconic item from the 1977 film sold for more than $400,000? Why was Return of the Jedi recently reclassified? Which previously announced project did Lucasfilm remove from its release slate? And which legendary Star Wars artist passed away, leaving behind a legacy spanning decades? 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: November Edition. 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 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

    1h 2m
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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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