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CurtoBurns Collectors Cast – July 2013

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It’s time for July’s edition of the Curto Burns Collectors Cast recorded a few days ago!  Join Dan and James as they talk about the Caravan of the Force, in association with Toys ‘R’ Us, the exclusives available at San Diego Comic Con and Star Wars Celebration Europe along with a quick round up of the latest news from your favorite Star Wars licensees.  They also drop in on Steve Sansweet at Rancho Obi-Wan to determine where in the Galaxy the Rancho Obi-Wan Experience currently is and if it’s reached Germany yet as well as discussing the three exclusives currently available for pre-order and pickup at Celebration Europe too. It’s another action-packed show not to be missed!

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Episode 399 Part I: Preview Night and The Black Series

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Today kicks of San Diego Comic-Con International 2013!  On the first part of Star Wars Action News’ coverage join Marjorie and Arnie as they report on Preview Night, with a first-hand look at The Black Series figures in Hasbro’s display, including the new Black Series 6-inch Boba Fett and Han Solo in Carbonite!

Fans have been divided on the new 6-inch series, but Arnie has been excited for the detail and articulation.  Now that the production figures are out, does the excitement last?  Listen and find out!

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Episode 397: Look at the Size of That Thing

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In preparation of The Yoda Chronicles premiere on Cartoon Network LEGO revealed their largest model ever–a life-sized X-Wing.  For Star Wars days at LEGOLand the X-Wing trekked across the country, and Star Wars Action News’ reporter Berent was on hand to see it and talk to the master builder behind it.  How many bricks does it take to get to the center of a life-sized X-Wing?  Listen to Berent’s interview to find out!
Also on this week’s show, Marjorie and Arnie look at the new San Diego Comic-Con exclusives announced by Gentle Giant and Petco, as well as the non-exclusive announcement from Sideshow Collectibles.
With a review of Gentle Giant’s C6 exclusive Clone Lieutenant statue, Brock reviewing Troy Denning’s new novel, and so much more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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Curto Burns Collectors Cast

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We’re back and in the groove with our regular monthly show after what seems like ages.  This HUGE show features two visits to Rancho Obi-Wan to catch up with Steve Sansweet (at ~4mins and ~1hr 9mins), all the latest news and reveals ahead of San Diego Comic Con from Gentle Giant, Hasbro, Sideshow, TOPPS and others along with details of what Dan and James have been up to over the last few months.   It’s a bumper show that’s not to be missed, bringing us bang-up-to-date on all the collecting news from a galaxy, far, far way!

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Episode 396: Orange, Black, and Silver

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The 3.75-inch Black Series is looming and new packaged shots are being released of the first wave of figures with Padme, Biggs, Luke, Vader, and more.  But despite the eagerness of Star Wars collectors for new figures, fans are having a mixed reaction to the new packaging for these figures.  On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast hosts Marjorie and Arnie are joined by their Marvelicious Toys co-host Justin, a graphic designer and packaging expert, to examine Hasbro’s latest  Star Wars designs.

Also on this week’s show, Johnathan updates us what’s in stores and online, Steve the Gingerprince reports from Collectormania, and Arnie and Marjorie celebrate a new Ewok LEGO set.  All that and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

Plus on this week’s show is an update on Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast!  On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends!  It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Uncle Milton, Diamond Select Toys, Kotobukiya, Random House Audio, and more!  There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast!  To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!

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Episode 395: Hasbro Flips Collectors the (Angry) Bird at SDCC

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San Diego Comic-Con is just a month away and Star Wars collectible companies like Hasbro, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, and Diamond Select Toys have been revealing their 2013 convention exclusives! Listen to this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast to find out what people at the con will be fighting over, and those at home will be left to drool over. The hosts also discuss CE2 exclusives, including the announced CE2 art prints, and how international collectors may be able to get some of their money back on these great pieces.

Plus on this week’s show the Third Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast is announced! On Friday, July 19th, at 7:30 a.m. come to the Edgewater Grill at Seaport Village to talk Star Wars with friends! It’s walking distance from the convention center, and prizes will be given away from sponsors Hallmark, Diamond Select Toys, Random House Audio, and more! There is no cost to attend, just pay for what you order for breakfast! To attend, just RSVP by July 10th to fanbreakfast@swactionnews.com with how many people are in your party and we hope to see you in San Diego!

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Episode 394: Size Matters Not, Unless It’s LEGO

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This week in New York City LEGO revealed the largest Star Wars LEGO set ever–a life-sized X-Wing! Accompanied by a much more modestly sized Toys R Us Times Square exclusive set, and Yoda mini-figure, this spectacle was all to promote Wednesday’s premiere of The Yoda Chronicles on Cartoon Network. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie review some of the exclusive LEGO sets commemorating the premiere.

Also on this week’s show, new pre-orders from Sideshow Collectibles, a run down of new art available from Acme Archives, and a discussion of the first US site to have the 6-inch Black Series Star Wars figures up for pre-order. All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Episode 393: We’ve Got the Need, The Need for Theed

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Star Wars Action News hosts Marjorie and Arnie have reported many times on the Toy Man Toy Show in St. Louis, MO. Sunday, May 19th, was the most recent show and had Star Wars represented from all era, from 12-Back carded vintage figures to the most modern of Hasbro toys. Listen to find out if you should visit St. Louis for the next Toy Man show on July 14th!

Also on this week’s podcast, Brock reviews Dawn of the Jedi–Into the Void, Jerry continues looking back at Return of the Jedi toys from 30 years ago, Johnathan reviews the new Endor AT-AT, and Steve reports from Star Wars Fun Day in the UK!

With details on how to get the Endor AT-AT for 20% off and a bendy Artoo, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Episode 392: Exclusively Inclusive

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For many, the joys and pains of collecting can be summed up in one word–exclusive.  A hard-to-obtain, limited piece can be the prize of a collection both as a rarity and as a memory of a trip.  But obtaining these exclusives often is difficult for many either involving expensive trips or high premiums on the secondary market.  But as the 2013 convention season commences new exclusives are being announced every week.  Last week came news of Hasbro’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Han in Carbonite and Boba Fett Black Series 6-inch figures.  Now on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie look at exclusives announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2.  From T-Shirts to posters to pins, the first round of exclusive merchandise offers some collectibles with a vintage style and others with a more modern and German flare.  Join their discussion and start your shopping list now!
Also on this week’s show, a run-down on the Toys R Us exclusive Endor AT-AT, a report from the C2E2 Vintage Toy Auction, a review of Super 7’s exclusive Leia Story print, and more!
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Episode 391: Into the Void with Tim Lebbon

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Tomorrow a new era in Star Wars Expanded Universe novels beings with the release of Dawn of the Jedi:  Into the Void.  Written by Tim Lebbon and based on the Dark Horse comic series Dawn of the Jedi this book tells of Force users twenty-five thousand years before the battle of Yavin.  It’s the first Star Wars novel set so early in the timeline, and also the first Star Wars novel by Lebbon.  On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Arnie talks to Tim about the process of writing this novel and the themes throughout.
Also on this week’s show, Berent went to Disneyland and talked to artist Mike Kungl who was revealing new works.  He talks about his upcoming prints from Acme Archives, works Lucasfilm rejected, and his latest Jabba art piece.  Listen to find out about them and find out how to win one of Kungl’s Rebel Alliance–Defend and Protect prints!
With a Free Comic Book Day report from St. Louis, a con report from the UK, May the Fourth sales, and reports of Endor AT-AT spottings, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast.