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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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Episode 503: The ORIGINAL Star Wars Collecting Podcast is back!

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After a short break, Star Wars Action News is back with Arnie and Marjorie looking at the state of collecting. They discuss why Star Wars sales are down, why Barge sales were up, and what’s coming with SDCC and SWCC! Hear this show to catch up, and then join them TUESDAY July 17th for a SDCC pre-game show!

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SWAN Episode 502: Everything is Under Control. Situation Normal. But we’re all fine here, now. How are you?

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Spoiler Warning – We hold nothing back on any Star Wars movie, book, or show.

Star Wars fans were used to delayed gratification. Under George Lucas the pattern was one movie every three years. It took 27 years for the first six films to complete.  Now, though, it’s a much different time as Solo–the fourth Star Wars film in under three years–came out. But can there be too much of a good thing?

The Star Wars Action News crew is back! Join Marjorie, Justin, Chris, Andrew, Jerry, and Arnie for this SPOILER FILLED discussion of Solo and Star Wars movies in general!

Listen to this review, then head to Now Playing Podcast to hear Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart’s in-depth analysis of the film!

Collecting News, Events/Livestreams, Podcasts/Streaming

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

Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

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!
Collecting News, Podcasts/Streaming

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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