Category Archives: Podcasts/Streaming

The Wolfpack Podcast #78: Let’s Talk About Rebels

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In this episode of The WolfPack Podcast, Chris, Corey, Curto, and Marco talk all the latest Star Wars Rebels news! From the new action figures revealed to the new reveal that Jason Isaacs is the Inquisitor, we cover it all in this episode! So strap in, drink your blue milk, and get ready for the jump to hyperspace in this brand new episode!

Also check out their newly launched website at TheWolfpackPodcast.com

Episode 23: Countdown to Con-a-geddon

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We’re back! After a brief vacation, the Realm Recap returns this week to parse all of the news that has come out since our last show. We’ll be discussing a TON reveals (official and otherwise) from Hasbro, new product announcements from Sideshow and Gentle Giant and a lot, lot more. Mr. Dan Curto is our special co-host/guest this week to help sort out everything as we await San Diego Comic-Con in a few short days. Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.

Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.

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Episode 428: Imperial Troops Have Entered the Podcast

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It’s just 9 days until San Diego Comic-Con International 2014! While there are sure to be surprises and last-minute reveals every day up to the convention, most of the news is out and for Star Wars fans there’s tons of programming…and shopping. Friday is Star Wars Day, starting with the Star Wars Fan Breakfast and then followed by an entire day of Star Wars panels. On this episode of the Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie run down all the Comic-Con programming and exclusives. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and @swactionnews on Twitter for all the updates leading up to and during the convention!
Also on this week’s show Sideshow has been taking aim at collectors’ wallets. Listen to find out about all their new pre-orders including the life-sized Darth Vader statue. Plus watch an in-depth review of Sideshow’s Exclusive Snowtrooper Premium Format Figure!

Star Wars Collectors Cast: Droid Factory

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Collectors have long spent years (and small fortunes!) on the hottest collectibles from a galaxy far, far away…but what goes into their creation? The Star Wars Collectors Cast: Droid Factory features a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and design stages of some of the hottest toys. In this debut segment, Dave Tree and Chris McLeod sit down with Andrew and Erik from Boss Fight Studios, the creative minds behind some of the recent Hasbro action figures from The Clone Wars, The Legacy Collection, The Vintage Collection, and a brand-new line that’s generating a lot of KickStarter excitement…the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S.  Get ready to listen in to the stories behind the toys!

Episode 22: At the Corner of Happy and Healthy (and HTF?)

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On this special pre-Independence Day weekend episode of The Realm Recap, Flyguy and I gather to discuss a bit of the breaking news that has happened since the weekend. We get confirmation of the Walgreens Exclusive Prototype Fett, clarification on the Cantina Showdown set, plus we chat about the new official Star Wars.com website and more! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.

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Episode 427: These Aren’t the Shoes You’re Looking For!

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On this episode of Star Wars Action News, hear a review of the new Kotobukiya Bishoujo Mara Jade statue, details on J.W. Rinzler’s Star Wars Storyboards books, and find out how to take the randomness out of getting the Funko Vans shoes figures from Journeys!

Mara Jade was instantly a fan favorite character. When she first graced the pages of the Star Wars expanded universe in Timothy Zahn’s 1991 book Heir to the Empire she was embraced by Star Wars fans. It wasn’t long before the figure also appeared in video games, action figures, the Return of the Jedi Radio Drama and more. But now with the Star Wars Expanded Universe being rebranded “Legends” Mara Jade’s canonical status is uncertain and fans who’ve followed the character for over twenty years cannot look forward to new Mara Jade adventures. However fans can own a statue of Mara Jade, perhaps for the last time! Announced before the Expanded Universe reboot, Kotobukiya’s Mara Jade Bishoujo has recently been released as a companion to their previous (also EU) statue of Jaina Solo. On this Star Wars Action News podcast listen to find out if this statue is a gem you should own!

Also on this podcast, hosts Marjorie and Arnie went Star Wars shoe shopping at Journeys. With Vans new Star Wars line of footwear, plus two exclusive statues from Funko, tune in to find out how they got both and which are better–the shoes or the statues!

With details on the 4th Annual Star Wars Fan Breakfast at San Diego Comic-Con, reviews of J.W. Rinzler’s Star Wars Storyboards books, San Diego Comic-Con exclusive sell-outs and more, it’s all in this jam-packed episode of Star Wars Action News!

Episode 21: Execute SDCC Pre-Order 66

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Live from my garage, it’s Saturday night! On this episode of The Realm Recap we discuss the latest SDCC exclusive announcements and pre-orders, new details and commentary surrounding Star Wars Black Series products, a slew of customizing spotlights and, of course, our latest acquistions and purchases from the past week! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.

Also, if you prefer not to look at our ugly mugs, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.

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Episode 20: The Storm Before the Storm

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In this episode of The Realm Recap we discuss the latest official reveals (and leaks) from Hasbro, Jakks Pacific, Medicom and more as San Diego Comic Con looms large on the horizon and our wallets. We also discuss a few new pre-orders launched from Gentle Giant and we touch a bit on some Star Wars Rebels, Episode VII,VIII, IX and spin-off film rumors. It’s the storm before the storm on this week’s episode of The Realm Recap! Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.

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Episode #54 – Boring Conversation Anyway™ – A New Hope – Toy Commentary

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Join the BCA possee, all die hard Star Wars fanboys and toy experts watch and review Star Wars: A New Hope – Episode IV whilst providing it’s first full toy commentary. Adding insights on the the vintage & modern figures and vehicles we got from the movie. Childhood favourites, modern day updates, hits, misses, vintage collection, LEGO, 5POA, POTF, Black Series Six inch and 3.75 Inch that we need to yet see. 12 inch classics, play-sets, creatures and much more.

Like Star Wars toys? You’re gonna love watching our first toy commentary for Star Wars, A New Hope.

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Episode 426: Hot Wheels & Heavy Mattel

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On this episode Marjorie and Arnie review the Mission Series Bespin and Utapau figure packs, Jerry’s Vintage Viewpoint looks at country of origin stamps, and we give information on the 4th Annual San Diego Comic-Con Fan Breakfast!

Star Wars collectors have braved the Hasbro booth year after year to get the latest, hottest exclusive toys. While the lines have been long and brutal and the toys expensive it was, at least for the past several years, the only line for exclusive, hard-to-get Star Wars toys. Until 2014. Now, as Disney’s corporate partnerships bring new Star Wars toys around the globe, Hasbro toy competitor Mattel has a license for Hot Wheels from a Galaxy Far, Far Away! The line has been previewed and the first opportunity to get an exclusive Darth Vader car is at SDCC this summer! On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie discuss the released photos and share why collectors shouldn’t need to race as hard to the Mattel booth on Preview Night!

And as San Diego Comic-Con International draws near it is also time to announce details for the 4th annual Star Wars Fan Breakfast at SDCC. This year Star Wars Action News has partnered with Steve Sansweet to raise funds for Rancho Obi-Wan and make the fan breakfast the best yet! Watch this episode of the podcast for the details.

With Jerry returning to put his stamp on a new Vintage Viewpoint, looking back at the original Kenner toys, Johnathan telling you what is On the Pegs, and Marjorie and Arnie reviewing the newest Mission Series figure packs, it’s all in this episode of Star Wars Action News!