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Episode 55: Boring Conversation Anyway – SDCC Overview

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We’re back! Another long ‘Boring Conversation Anyway’ gives an in-depth SDCC overview. Regulars +Dan Curto+Yakface.com+Dorksidetoys+Tamer ofthe Shipyards & Jedi Temple Archives chew the fat over Hasbro, +Sideshow Collectibles & more. Click on through to view!

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Star Wars Collectors Cast: Episode 2

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Star Wars Collectors Cast looks back at the questions we asked Hasbro after their presentation during last month’s New York Toy Fair, with guest Paul Harrison from JediTempleArchives.com. As usual there’s a roundup of the latest news and rumors and our regular visit to Steve Sansweet at Rancho Obi-Wan (the home to the world’s largest Star Wars collection) – all not to be missed!

BCA #52: Are We Collecting or Hoarding?

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Another video/audio Boring Conversation Anyway™ as we go deep in to why we collect Star Wars and ask if we really are just hoarders? As usual some of the best expertise in toy collecting and sites join us to share their thoughts:  Yakface.comImperialShipyards.netJedi Temple ArchivesDan Curto Dorksidetoys.com 

Thanks as always to these guys for their time and what was a great meaty and insightful discussion. Watch the video below or download the MP3 and check out the links we discuss on the show over at Flyguy.net

Galactic Files Series 2 Launches Today

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Today marks the official launch of Topps’ Galactic Files Series 2, and once again, Dan Curto has been asked to contribute his talents as a guest sketch card illustrator. As a preview, he has provided us with an exclusive first look at a few of the the cards he has done. Click on through to check them out and be sure to head to JediNews and his Facebook page where he’ll have more on display.

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SWAN Reveals Exclusive CVI Badges

Our friends and party co-host Star Wars Action News have revealed their exclusive CVI badge(s) today via Facebook! Not only do they include iconic artwork from the master Ralph McQuarrie and use the photography of Dan Curto, but the 2 badges join together to form one portrait! Head on over the SWActionNews facebook page for details on how you can get at least one of them, as the second is reserved for party attendees only!

Update: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection

A few weeks ago, we posted that Steve Sansweet is working on a new book titled, Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection scheduled for release later this year. We’ve learned today that Dan Curto is consulting/assisting in the publication of this book. Just one more reason to add this resource to your library this October!
Update: It has also now been revealed that Paul Harrison from Jedi Temple Archives is working on the publication as well. Congrats Paul!