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FonzCon 4 is finally here! A FonzCon event is like no other Star Wars meetup in the entire galaxy. And collectors are already planning for the next one. Join host David Quinn for part two of a multi-episode series that looks back at the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4 in April 2024. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy at Saturday’s main event: an all-day meetup at the home of Fonz Napolitano. And take an in-depth tour of Fonz’ world-class Star Wars collection, including his all-new second collection room dedicated to international vintage toys, prototypes, artwork and Ahsoka! This is the weekend of FonzCon 4. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Where can you still purchase 1985 Power of the Force action figures for $10??? If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April of 2024, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures. ToyFest was one of the stops during the exciting 2024 FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. FonzCon has become a destination for Star Wars collectors from New York and beyond, and is a true celebration of the best parts of the Star Wars community. Join host David Quinn for part one of a three-part look back at the 2024 FonzCon 4 series. Travel to Syracuse with him, as he reflects on the special moments of previous FonzCon meetups and attends a Friday evening collectors’ dinner. And tour the ToyFest show together on Saturday morning, before heading to Fonz’ home for the weekend’s main event. This is the lasting magic of collector trips. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Fonz Napolitano has one of the best Star Wars collections in New York State. And the stories behind his treasures make it even more meaningful. Fonz, a longtime vintage Kenner collector and Boba Fett obsessive, is also a member of the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club. And in May of 2019, Fonz opened his home to collectors for the second FonzCon weekend. Ahead of this month’s FonzCon 5, join host David Quinn for an in-depth look back at that joyous, momentous weekend in 2019. And tour Fonz’ extensive collection, as he shares the stories behind items like his carded Vinyl Cape Jawa and Yak Face, his impressive international carded run, and his massive Boba Fett focus. Learn why these Star Wars collector weekends are so special, and are so helpful in building lasting relationships with other collectors within the Empire State and across the galaxy. This is the type of gathering that makes collecting worthwhile. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Which famous Kenner Star Wars action figures did Bill Lemon create? During the era of the original trilogy, one legendary toy sculptor was responsible for some of the most important and unique figures in the Kenner line. And unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted figures in wax, Bill carved each one out of a hard acetate, a difficult and exacting method used by a previous generation of artists. But the result? Galactic works of art, and ones that you could use to tell your own Star Wars stories. Join host David Quinn for part two of a fascinating conversation with collector Ron Salvatore about Bill’s prolific work on the original Star Wars toy line. Ron, a writer for the premier vintage Star Wars memorabilia site, The Star Wars Collectors Archive, shares the insights he gleaned from researching and publishing an article titled, “A Model Craftsman: Bill Lemon and His Sculpting Contributions to Kenner's Star Wars Toy Line.” Ron also discusses the Star Wars figures Lemon sculpted, and tells some of the stories behind how he and other collectors discovered them years later and purchased them from former Kenner employees. This is a perfect way to learn about the action figures you love. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Read Ron's Bill Lemon Article on The Star Wars Collectors Archive: https://blog.theswca.com/2026/08/a-model-craftsman-bill-lemon-and-his.html To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Bill Lemon created Kenner Star Wars figures in a miraculous way. Unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted in wax, Lemon meticulously carved his creations out of hard blocks of acetate. And as a model craftsman, Lemon delivered some of the most beloved and iconic action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Kenner’s Jawa, the Death Squad Commander, the AT-AT Driver and TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, 8D8, Luke Jedi, the Rebel Commando, Yak Face, Kez-Iban, the 12” C-3PO and many more came from a self-taught sculptor who blended artistry and engineering seamlessly. Join host David Quinn for the monumental 250th episode of the podcast, and for part one of a conversation with collector Ron Salvatore about Bill Lemon and his incredible work. Ron, a writer for the premier vintage Star Wars memorabilia site, The Star Wars Collectors Archive, shares the history behind how Bill became a toy sculptor, and why both designers and collectors have coveted his acetate sculpts for decades. This is truly the best way to celebrate eight years and 250 episodes of the podcast. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

How did the Toys for the Ages Expo become one of the best toy shows in the country? In July, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys for the Ages Expo may become your new favorite toy show. Join host David Quinn for part two of the Toys for the Expo weekend series, as he travels to Gettysburg to reunite with friends and to hunt for exciting Star Wars treasures. Visit the Expo on Saturday morning, for the toy show’s first official day in its new locale. Learn which Star Wars items surfaced for sale at the show, along with some incredible and iconic pieces from other popular toy lines from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. And experience a full day at the Toys for the Ages Expo, complete with collector conversations, a return to a very special restaurant, and how the show become an annual destination for thousands of collectors in the Northeast and beyond. This is why you need to come to Gettysburg in 2027. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

The Toys for the Ages Expo has cemented itself as one of the greatest toy and collectible shows in the northeast. This year, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys for the Ages Expo may become your new favorite toy show. Join host David Quinn for part one of the Toys for the Expo weekend series, as he travels to Gettysburg to reunite with friends and to hunt for exciting Star Wars treasures. Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what setup at the toy show is like the day before opening to the public, the types of collectibles that turn up, and why a group dinner with dealers and collectors makes the weekend so memorable. This is a new era for the Expo, in its new location. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

The greatest Star Wars movie is…The Last Jedi???? Maybe, maybe not. As we conclude the rankings list, this top tier trio features the best that the Star Wars franchise has to offer. Memorable characters, iconic lines, thrilling adventures, impactful life lessons and one unforgettable, galaxy-defining twist. Join host David Quinn for part four of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and one animated release. This is why Star Wars has resonated with fans for nearly fifty years. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *NOTE: The Mandalorian and Grogu is not included in this list, as it is too new of a release, but will be included in next year’s rankings. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Which three post-prequel Star Wars films landed in the top six? Numbers 6, 5 and 4 were movies that redefined Star Wars and introduced new worlds and characters to the galaxy, for an all-new generation of fans. Join host David Quinn for part three of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and one animated release. 
This is how you continue a franchise’s legacy. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *NOTE: The Mandalorian and Grogu is not included in this list, as it is too new of a release, but will be included in next year’s rankings. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

This segment of the list is bound to be controversial. It contains the two most divisive Star Wars films ever released - one that has developed a stronger appreciation over time, and one that may have permanently fractured a fanbase. And adding to the controversy is a film that has skyrocketed into the top three for a number of Star Wars fans, but is entrenched in the lower half of this list. So which films are in the number 7-9 range? And why did they perform better than the last three films on the list, but failed to make the top six? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and one animated release. This is a look at a trio of films that impacted the franchise in major ways. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *NOTE: The Mandalorian and Grogu is not included in this list, as it is too new of a release, but will be included in next year’s rankings. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Have you ever ranked all of the Star Wars movies, based on your personal preference? Which one is your all-time favorite, the film that captures the essence of Star Wars for you? Which is your least favorite? And in what order do the others fall on your list? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and one animated release. This is one passionate Star Wars fan’s list, movie by movie. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! *NOTE: The Mandalorian and Grogu is not included in this list, as it is too new of a release, but will be included in next year’s rankings. To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Our time at the Cantina is coming to a close. But before we pay our tab, collect our droids and return to the streets of Mos Eisley, let’s visit the Cantina one more time, for three more character-centric stories. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1977 Star Wars film’s Mos Eisley Cantina scene. The result is the anthology “Tales of Scum and Villainy,” which pays homage to the legendary Star Wars books of the 1990s. Join host David Quinn for the third and final part of the audiobook series, featuring: —Shawn Moynihan’s tale about Ackmena, the bartender from the Star Wars Holiday Special, and a night that will changer her life; —Rich Alot’s story about Takeel, taking the humpbacked snaggletooth on a mission that plays out in real time, along with the events from A New Hope; —Adam Throne’s wild, brilliant take on the history of Momaw Nadon, known as Hammerhead, spanning the various Star Wars timelines. This is a fantastic and fun way to end an incredible fan-created series. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

How did Greedo arrange the most iconic Star Wars band of all time? And who is Jenny, the mysterious woman who shared a kiss with Han Solo in the original cantina footage from the 1977 film? For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1977 Star Wars film’s Mos Eisley Cantina scene. The result is the anthology “Tales of Scum and Villainy,” which pays homage to the legendary Star Wars books of the 1990s. Join host David Quinn for part two of the audiobook series, featuring: —Jerry Hancock’s inventive story about Greedo’s assemblage of a very memorable quartet; —And Danny Katzel’s twist-filled take on Jenny, and how she found herself seated next to Han Solo just before he met Luke and Obi-Wan for the first time. This is a return to the Cantina, for all new stories about its beloved patrons. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

You’ll never view the Cantina characters in the same light again. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1977 Star Wars film’s Mos Eisley Cantina scene. The result is the anthology “Tales of Scum and Villainy,” which pays homage to the legendary Star Wars books of the 1990s. The stories in the book were fascinating, funny, intense and brilliantly executed. And they captured the essence of what made Star Wars such a phenomenon for generations of fans. To celebrate the Rogue Fun weekend, the writing team wanted to do something very special for you. Together, they brought their stories to life, in their own voices, for a three-part audiobook series for the podcast. Join host David Quinn for part one of this exciting new series, featuring the origins of the project, as well as the behind-the-scenes stories about the writing process by the authors. In this episode, you’ll hear:
 —Jason Wasulko’s take on the infamous duo Ponda Baba and the wildcard Dr. Evazan;
 —Hannah Bennett’s tale about regrets and friendship with Kabe and Muftak; —and David’s story about the bartender Wuher, and the incident that changed the cantina forever. This is storytelling at its finest in George Lucas’ galaxy. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

The greatest Star Wars collectors weekend returns this May! And this year’s event is bigger in every way: a larger ballroom, more attendees, a plethora of vintage and modern collectibles at room sales, epic collector-related activities, four incredible panels and some wonderful surprises, from a galaxy far, far away. But what awaits more than 200 Star Wars fans and collectors at Rogue Fun 2: Fun and Villainy? Join host David Quinn for a look at the four-day event, running from Thursday, April 30th through Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Hear directly from the creators of Rogue Fun 2, as they detail each activity and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect. And learn about the Star Wars-related panels from our special guest presenters, as they tease what they’ll cover that Saturday. Featuring coverage by Jason Wasulko, Narayan Naik, Glen Williams, Jerry Hancock, Gary Ray Weaver, Alex Weaver, Ryan Shaw and Tim Theall. And thanks to Duncan Jenkins, Nick Maley, Roger Christian and Tim Effler for the fantastic Star Wars panel reveals! This is The Empire Strikes Back of Star Wars collector events. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Purchase Tickets to Rogue Fun 2: Fun and Villainy: https://bluemilk.shop/products/rogue-fun-ii-fun-and-villainy To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460