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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.
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Episode 380: Toy Fair 2013 Part 1

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Toy Fair 2013 is here and Star Wars Action News is your podcast source for Star Wars collecting news coverage!  On this podcast, Marjorie and Arnie recap and review the Hasbro Fan Media presentation.  From the Black Series 6-inch and 3.75-inch collector oriented figures to the new 5 points of articulation-sporting Saga Legends figures, Angry Birds, Fighter Pods, and more.  Forget the rumors you’ve heard, on this podcast you’ll hear first hand reactions to seeing the new 2013 product, as well as behind-the-scenes information such as how many 3.75-inch Black Series figures are scheduled for 2013, how The Phantom Menace 3-D hurt Star Wars collectors, and the status of the Vintage boxed Endor AT-AT in the states.  All this and more in the first part of Star Wars Action News’ 2013 Toy Fair Coverage!

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Curto Burns Collectors’ Cast: Toy Fair Special

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It’s time for the 110th American International Toy Fair in New York but unfortunately ‘Nemo’ has stopped many people from attending including Dan and James who are stuck in Rochester, NY and London, UK respectively.  That doesn’t mean that their coverage stops and they’re here with the first show from the 2013 US Toy Fair featuring all the reveals and news from the Hasbro Fan Media Day event that took place at the Times Centre on 9th February 2013. What will Dan and James make ofThe Black Series, the ‘new’ Saga Legends, 12” line and more – listen in to find out.  Check out the images and follow along at Jedi News.

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Episode 378: I’m a Shadow Boxer, Baby

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Arnie and Nathan look at Star Wars #1 from Dark Horse, Jerry talks about shadow box displays, and Johnathan, Steve, and Brock join in too!

For many collectors the question is not “do I buy it” but “how do I display it after it’s bought”.  Those who follow Star Wars Action News on Facebook and Twitter have seen Jerry share some of his unique, inventive ways of displaying vintage Kenner dioramas, and now Jerry shares his methods with you on the podcast!  If you want to hear a new method to display your Star Wars toys, this is a show not to miss!

Also this week, the gang’s all here!  Nathan joins Arnie to look at Dark Horse’s Star Wars #1, Brock reviews Timothy Zahn’s novel scoundrels, and Johnathan and Steve share their latest Star Wars toy finds in the US and the UK.  All this and more in this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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CurtoBurns Collectors Cast: Ep. 8

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It’s time for December’s action-figure packed edition of the Curto Burns Collectors Cast featuring all the latest news from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. We catch up with all four authors of Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection – Steve Sansweet, Anne Neumann, Paul Harrison and of course our very own Dan Curto. As promised last month, Kyle Newman is back to review the last wave of The Vintage Collection, discuss the latest news from Hasbro and finally pick out the winner for our signed Ben
Quadinaros figure. Happy Holidays! Direct download link here

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Episode 362: He’s Alive… And In Perfect Hibernation

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Star Wars Celebration VI is almost a month behind us, but the memories are still fresh, as are the collectibles! From coast to coast Celebration attendees are receiving their Disney Carbon Freeze Me statues! Marjorie and Arnie got theirs in the mail last week, so listen to this week’s hands-on review of these truly one-of-a-kind collectibles! They’ll tell you if it would be worth a Disney trip if these return to the theme parks.

Also on this week’s show, your Star Wars Action News hosts review a couple of high end Star Wars items, including Sideshow’s one-sixth scale Greedo figure, and Gentle Giant’s Emperor Palpatine Return of the Jedi mini-bust.

With a discussion of the Vintage Droid Factory set and a segment from Republic Forces Radio Network’s Johnathan updating you on the lastest toys in stores and online, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Action News!

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Episode 360 Part 5: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Celebration

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On Sunday night Star Wars Celebration was winding down, but the Collectors’ Social Area still had hundreds of people pouring through trying to complete their Star Tots collection! Marjorie, Arnie, Berent, Jay, and Steve were all there handing out Star Tots but as the line grew longer the Star Wars Action News team took a break to reflect on the end of Star Wars Celebration VI. In this final episode of Celebration coverage, Marjorie, Arnie, Berent, Steve, and Scott from Tulsa reflect on the high points of C6, discuss Celebration Europe 2 in Germany, the release of both Episodes II and III in 3-D in 2013, and the SWAG they got and missed.

Listen to this episode of Star Wars Action News, then share YOUR thoughts on Celebration. If you attended, what did you love? What did you see? Who did you meet? If you didn’t attend, will you be attending Celebration Europe 2? Are you excited by the expedited release of the prequels? What did you think of Detours? Let us know at 415-508-JEDI or send an MP3 to show@swactionnews.com

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Episode 355: Cast & Crew

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Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins’ first two books on Star Wars collectibles have been comprehensive, fact-filled tomes about Star Wars collectibles, both mass market and prototypes. But for their third book, they go even more rare, looking at collectible items only made available to the cast and crew of the Star Wars films and TV shows. On this week’s Star Wars Action News, Duncan and Gus join Arnie and Marjorie to talk about the new book, and give tips on how you can obtain cast and crew items in your own collection!

Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie bring you BREAKING NEWS on what may be the single most limited collectible at Celebration VI!

With reflections on another San Diego Comic-Con International gone by, online availability of the Carbon Freeze exclusive set from Hasbro, and your voicemails, it’s all this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!

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Episode 350: Scourge of the Collector

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It’s been an interesting week to be a Star Wars collector.  Some report new figure finds at Wal Mart and Target, others can’t find anything but The Phantom Menace wave.  Preorders of the Mandalorian Assault Transport were cancelled, but new San Diego Comic Con and Celebration VI exclusives were teased.  On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast, Marjorie and Arnie look at these developments and what it means to be a Star Wars toy collector in 2012.
Also on this week’s podcast, Brock joins us with a review of the Star Wars novel Scourge.  From Jeff Grubb, an author with a Star Wars background bringing us his first Star Wars novel, this adaptation of a story from the Star Wars Role Playing Game has some fans buzzing.  Listen to Brock’s review to find out why!
And with Star Wars Celebration VI coming ever closer, announcements are continuing to flow.  Listen to hear about the reveal of 10 exclusive art prints, and Diorama Workshop head Frank Diorio tells you some of his plans for a diorama twice as large as the one at Celebration V, and how you can help make it a reality!  Plus, don’t forget to get your tickets now for the Yakface/Star Wars Action News party at Star Wars Celebration VI, with a FREE exclusive T-Shirt, food, drinks fun, friends, and music, it’s a time not to be missed!
All this and more on this week’s Star Wars Action News!
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Episode 344: Decade of the Clones

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We are rapidly approaching the tenth anniversary of the second Star Wars prequel film–Attack of the Clones. With the proto-stormtroopers, the emergence of a new Sith Lord, and Boba fett’s father Jango, this movie was built up to with all the hype that came with the Star Wars prequels. On this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast Marjorie and Arnie look back at the Episode II hoopla, from the Saga Collection of figures’ midnight release to Star Wars Celebration II in Indianapolis, as well as their own personal connection to this prequel.

Also on this week’s podcast, the third try was the charm for Sideshow’s Premium Format Stormtrooper. After two damaged pieces, Marjorie and Arnie have gotten a complete piece of this Sideshow collectible. With its portrayal of the faceless troops of the Imperial Army, is this something you should add to your collection? Listen to find out!

With Nathan P. Butler’s final entry in his look back at the Hasbro comic figure packs, Brock’s review of The Essential Guide to Warfare, a new line of statues from Sideshow Collectibles, and 25 new astromech figures, it’s all on this week’s Star Wars Acton News podcast!

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