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How a Star Wars Fan, and Soldier, Potentially Saved POTUS

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Over the years, we have all had that special store, convention, garage sale or eBay find that we go back to in our minds as being something that can never be outdone. Today, we believe we have found the ultimate example of that due to not only its uniqueness, but its potential for saving lives – maybe even the President of the United States. Click on through to read an amazing account from a US Army Officer stationed in Afghanistan back in 2012.

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Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

Episode 420: Cheers to Planet Comicon!

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Marjorie and Arnie run down the latest collecting news, with new releases from LEGO, Star Wars Decks, and reports from the Toy Man Toy Show and Planet Comicon!

Planet Comicon was held in Kansas City this past weekend, and Marjorie and Arnie were there and on the hunt for toys and autographs!  This show saw a rare signing by John Ratzenberger who is mostly known for being a Pixar and Cheers star, but Star Wars fans know he was also Major Bren Derlin on Hoth.  With the con having its first three-day convention, listen to find out what you missed and if you should make it a destination in 2015!

Also in this week’s show, a lot of new Star Wars toys and collectibles have been announced recently.  From Potato Heads to replica skate boards to LEGO and more, find out about it all in this week’s podcast!
With a report from last week’s Toy Man Toy Show, a visit to Duncan Jenkins’ Sithsonian, and a close-up look at the breakdown of vintage plastic, it’s all in episode 420 of the Star Wars Action News podcast!
Collecting News, Sponsor/Affiliate News

Sponsor News: K&C Collectibles

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Starting today through midnight St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 17th, 2014, K & C Collectibles is offering 15% off all in-stock merchandise for those orders over $35.00. The discount coupon is “Green2014” and must be keyed into the Redemption Code field during the check out process.  Offer valid while supplies last.  K & C Collectibles has Black Series Wave 3 in-stock, Mission Series Wave 2, Saga Legends Wave 2, more LEGO sets and much more.  Click on through for a list of recently added items.

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Episode 6: Black Series Blues

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Another week has passed and it’s time for our week in review of the latest news in Star Wars collecting. This show, we are joined by Paul from Jedi Temple Archives as we discuss the highs and lows regarding new figure images from The Black Series, new customs and crowd-funding items, our latest toy purchases and we delve into Jayson’s psychosis regarding his acquisition of the “shampoo bottle” figures. Click on through to check out the latest show. Feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggests on what you’d like to see covered (more or less) on the show.

Also, if you prefer not to look at our ugly mugs, a downloadable MP3 can be made available, simply leave a comment here on this post and a link will be provided.

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