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Star Wars Collecting Sites Join Forces with SWCC Patch Set

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Exclusive six-piece patch set to be given away at the Star Wars convention

Chicago, IL (April 3, 2019)  — The world’s biggest Star Wars collecting sites have come together to form an unstoppable collecting alliance.

Acclaimed fan sites and podcasts Creature Cantina, Rebel Scum, Star Wars Action News, This Week in Star Wars, and Yakface are giving away an exclusive puzzle-patch set at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. When combined, the full six-piece forms an image of iconic Star Wars villain Darth Maul, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

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Star Wars Action News’ 500th Episode!

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This weekend is Toy Fair International 2018! Tons of new Star Wars collectibles will be revealed (including, likely, the first look at SOLO toys)! Star Wars Action News will be there to cover all the releases.

But before Toy Fair, here’s a look back at the state of collecting in 2017 and expectations for 2018.

So please enjoy this 500th episode of Star Wars Action News!

Congratulations to Arnie, Marjorie and the entire SWAN team for their milestone podcast!

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SWAN Episode #499: The Last Jedi Roundtable

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Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi has earned a billion dollars, is loved by critics, but also seems to divide fans online. Now the Star Wars Action News team comes together to give their reviews–and they’re divided as well. Join them to find out where the common ground lies, and their excitement for Solo in this new Star Wars Action News podcast!

Download the show now at SWActionNews.com

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Episode 495: Summer ’17 Cons: D23 & SDCC

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The exclusives, the news, the reveals!

Force Friday is a few short weeks away and (aside from a few leaks) Star Wars fans have little idea what to expect. But some news was had at the two big Star Wars events in July — D23 and SDCC!

On this new Star Wars Action News podcast Daryl joins Arnie and Marjorie to bring first-hand accounts from both conventions. Find out about the exclusives, the reveals, and more!
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Episode 494: Star Wars Turns 40

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Forty years ago today blockbuster movies jumped to hyperspace. Science fiction was forever changed, as were the lives of millions of moviegoers. Over the four decades since Star Wars’ popularity has only grown, as have the collections of fans.
On this Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie discuss the few 40th Anniversary exclusives released. And then they are joined by Justin, Brock, and Andrew to reminisce on some of their early Star Wars collecting memories.
Also on this week’s show, a wrap-up of Celebration Orlando, a review of the new Thrawn novel, and a look at HASCON — the official Hasbro con coming this September.  All this and more on the new Star Wars Action News podcast!
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SWAN Episode #493: Star Wars Celebration 2017 Prep – Panels, Patches, Exclusives!

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Star Wars Celebration is one week away and each day closer brings more announcements. Join Marjorie and Arnie on this podcast to run down the news. Exclusives from mainstays LEGO, Funko, Gentle Giant, Hallmark, ThinkGeek and Hasbro, plus oddballs like Nissan and WonderWorld Comics are discussed.

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Episode 483: ICE — Collecting to the Extreme!

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The coolest Star Wars collections are on ICE!

Over Labor Day weekend a group of Star Wars collectors from across the globe gathered in the Washington DC area for an International Collector’s Event–or ICE. Items were sold and traded, collections were put on display, and friends swapped stories. All while traveling through Virginia and Maryland visiting a dozen Star Wars collections!
Marjorie and Arnie were on-hand to see these impressive displays and talk to some of the other attendees.  So kick back and enjoy this extra-cool episode of Star Wars Action News!