On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason discuss a recent report that Target is removing The Vintage Collection as an available item from their systems. Additionally, a recent Forbes article highlights the truth about Disney’s profitability with Star Wars, and how they might not have yet recouped the 4.5 billion dollars spen…

During the latest toy swap, Glen spoke to a collector who feels that Star Wars has left him behind. The TV shows, movies, and even the later Hasbro offerings have made this individual feel like the better days of Star Wars had passed. With so much passion and love for the world George Lucas created, a let down like this can be heartbreaking. On thi…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are fresh from another outing at that Powder Springs Toy Show, a bi-monthly show set up in the parking lot at Treasure Hunt Antique Mall. They share the treasures they picked up over the weekend, and the low prices things were picked up for. They also cover the news, which resulted in…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason finish up their Toylanta discussion by sharing the prices they saw around the show. How is Star Wars doing? Is the brand healthy or is there fatigue? How does that affect toy sales? Also, Jazwares launch its new direct to consumer site this week, and the limited edition items listed h…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are back from the annual Toylanta Toy Show. This show, held at the Peachtree Corners Hilton, is a 3-day toy and collectible show where about 60+ vendors sell their products! The hosts talk about their pickups, experiences, and the people they hung out along the way. They both picked u…

This is a jam packed episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast! Jason brings up how hiding ads in the Chilean version of Star Wars changes how a main character is viewed. Additionally, he brings up Shadows of the Empire and how disappointed he is this isn’t canon (forget Starkiller and bring on Dash Rendar). Glen and Jason debate if Jedi should be t…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen begins to mull which items he would like to bring to the Rogue Fun room sales event. He's leaning toward the Sigma Ceramics he owns and doesn't feel that he needs anymore. The prices of these ceramics have increased over the past four years, and it might be time to let them go. Additionally, th…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into episode four of Bad Batch's third season. Things are moving much faster than anticipated, with an ending that melts the heart strings.Additionally, they talk about the news, latest pickups, and Jason describes a key piece of Rogue Fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://po…

It's a busy week! On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Jason is returns from Orlando and a trip to Batuu! Hear what it was like to visit this Star Wars themed land and what changes he witnessed since the last time he visited. Then they talk about their Bingo cards and how two items in the news have pushed two squares closer to reality.…

How many times have you heard someone say “I didn’t have this on my 2024 Bingo card?” Now that we’re in the new year, Glen and Jason try to predict some wild, unexpected news we might hear this year in the form of a bingo card. From new figures, Haslabs, Disney+ shows, and theme park experiences, we’re throwing wild ideas out in hopes some of them …

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the latest news from our favorite galaxy far, far away. From episode one returning to theaters to the Mandalorian having an official release date, and the price of the Ewing, we are here to discuss it all. In addition to that, they discussed their latest pick ups and more.--- …

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen is fresh back from the bi-monthly Powder Springs Toy Show. He talks about what he was able to pick up from that show. Jason was knocked out all week, and he shares what happened to him. They also discuss the heart breaking news that Carl Weathers has passed away. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from New Orleans and tells us all about Chewbacchus, the Mardi Gras-like event for science fiction fans. Both Glen and Jason recently attended Legion Con, a small toy show in Acworth, Georgia. Glen was able to find a steal while digging through bins and found a gem (Jason is the one who…

Glen and Jason talk about how their past experiences collecting Star Wars action figures influence their collecting today. They once again discuss selling off their collecting and when a good time might be to do that. Glen also debates if he should travel to Megacon in Orlando to see Michael J Fox. Additionally, Glen is in New Orleans and talks abo…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share their thoughts on the latest Lucasfilm news - a movie based on the hit Disney+ TV Show, The Mandalorian! Mandalorian and Grogu is slated to start production this year, and the hosts share their hopes and dreams for its theatrical release. Additionally, they get to share an amazi…

It’s a show about nothing! On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy, Glen and Jason discuss the limited news where Jason goes on a rant about the fans who hate that a female director is helming a Star Wars movie. They also discuss the possibility of a John Williams return, before talking about the level of effort that goes into planning and event l…

Zack Snyder has released his latest film on Netflix, Rebel Moon. He originally pitched his idea of this story to Lucasfilm many years ago as a Star Wars movie. Lucasfilm ultimately declined to move forward with the pitch, so Zack Snyder took it to Netflix were it was produced as a two-part movie. The first half has been released and, boy, are we th…

Jason and Glen talk about 2023. They discuss everything from their top finds, top pickups, and, more importantly, their favorite memories from the past year. Thank you for listening to the Smugglers' Galaxy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy, Podcast, Glen and Jason share about the latest news from our favorite galaxy. From Hayden Christensen signing with his talent agency again, to Adam Driver discussing Kylo REN’s arc in the sequel trilogy, they’re here to fill us in with their hot take. Also, listeners had their own ideas on the latest Hasbro…

Hasbro, the Providence-based toy maker of the Star Wars action figure line, has announced mass layoffs due to inflation and sluggish sales. Is that the only reason for the downturn in business? Could it be the constant barrage of repacks and repaints on multiple toy lines in an effort to keep costs down? Is the reliance of consumers buying without …

Every December, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors host a winter social for its members. This event is a special gathering to help celebrate the holiday and the memories we shared throughout the year. On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share what happened this year at the social, which was hosted by Glen and …

Since 2008, Dave Filoni has been an important part of Lucasfilm's story telling machine. He was hired as the show runner for the animated series, The Clone Wars. When Disney purchased Lucasfilm, his focus shifted to the animated series, Star Wars Rebels. His next project was the live-action The Mandalorian with Jon Favreau where he wrote and direct…

Glen and Jason too a trip up to Greenville, S.C. this past weekend for Retro-Toy Con, another toy and pop culture convention. They report back about the sights, the toys, and the people they saw while attending the show. The price of toys has become an issue. Vendors want to keep prices high, but are toys worth these modern prices? Also, they talk …

Glen and Jason are hanging out on the porch, smoking cigars as they muse about Star Wars and the end of the SAG strike! They both also had birthdays and share what they picked up this week!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

Several toy lines do it. Hotwheels, Funko, and Jazwares all participate in the practice. They developed a toy line for the masses, but then make a limited number of items that collectors must discover, by chance, by being at the right store during the right time. These are called chase items - items that could require multiple store visits to track…

In recent interviews, director Matthew Vaughn talked about remaking the original Star Wars trilogy and wondered why the original trio stood on hallowed ground. Would audiences want to see a new Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia? On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason debate the remake idea and if it should move f…

What happens when Glen meets an actor from Star Wars Rebels? On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are fresh from Chattanooga Comic Con, an event In Tennessee. Not only did Glen meet Vanessa Marshall, the actress who played Hera on Star Wars Rebels, they got to listen to stories from the recording booth with James Arnold …

The end of Disney+'s latest Star Wars show, Ahsoka, left characters with unfinished arcs. Ahsoka and Sabine are trapped on another planet, and Baylon is still searching for a raw power trembling through the force. Baylon is shown standing on the outstretched hand of a mountain-sized sculpture, gazing into the distance. Fans of the Clone Wars recogn…

The eighth and final episode of Ahsoka is here, and its time to break it down and ponder where we're heading next! On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason do just that! They dissect the latest episode of this Rosario Dawson-led series on Disney+. Did the episode stick the landing? How many times did Glen cry? Was it a serie…

We’ve reached the penultimate episode of Ahsoka and much is to be revealed! Where is Baylon going? Will Ahsoka stop Thrawn before he can leave the galaxy? Why are Baylon and Shin’s lightsabers orange? Glen and Jason break down what happened in Part 7 of Ahsoka, Lucasfilms latest Disney+ show. Jason is even perturb by one specific character who irks…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Jason takes a critical view of Hasbro’s latest offerings. After The Vintage Collection and Black Series offerings, he’s worried about the quality and lack of creativity coming out of that company. Additionally, he finally was able to get his hands on the new The Vintage Collection Boba Fett Throne R…

On this episode, which was broadcast live on Facebook, Glen and Jason break down the latest episode of Ahsoka, the latest Disney+ show set in the same time period as The Mandalorian. Shadow Warrior proved to be one of the show's strongest episodes, featuring the return of Anakin Skywalker to finish Ahsoka's training. The hosts discuss where Ahsoka …

The story of Ahsoka and Sabine, as they race across the galaxy to find their friend and prevent another galactic war, continues in part 3 and 4 of the Disney+ show, Ahsoka. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are back in the studio to discuss these latest episodes. Find out what they thought as they discuss the inspirat…

It’s Labor Day weekend and both Glen and Jason are away on vacation (it happens every three years or so). Because of this, we’re revisiting episode 13 of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast. As a refresher, Ahsoka had made her first appearance on the second season of The Mandalorian in an episode titled The Jedi. This is also the first time Thrawn was me…

After a long wait, Ahsoka, the latest limited series from Lucasfilm, has arrived on Disney+. On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into the first two episodes and share what they loved from this series. They go everywhere between speculation about the new bad guys on the show to the return of our favorite heroes. The…

Jason is back from Power-Con, a Masters of the Universe convention in Columbus, Ohio! He shares the rare find of a red bar R5-D4 at a ridiculously low price. He also shares his weekend experience at the con.Meanwhile, Glen is back from Legion Con, a small show featuring toys, comics and collectibles in Georgia. He shares his experience at the show …

Jason is at Power-Con this weekend, so Glen is alone on this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, and take a wild guess on what he talk about? Hear what the Disney XD show, Star Wars Rebels, means to him and what he is looking forward to in the new Ashoka show premiering on Disney+ on August 23!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

The Haslab Ghost funded within days of being announced. With a 45-day window to back the project, it only needed five of those days. With such a successful start to the project, it begs the question - was the Ghost a good Haslab project? Haslab was created to provide fans the possibility to own dream collectables. For some, The Ghost is a dream veh…

On this very special episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, we’re joined by Wayne Scheiner Jr, a passionate toy collector and the author of The Toy Collectors Wish Book. This book, which is currently 90% funded on Kickstarter, covers Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, The Adventures of Indiana Jones, Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, Rambo: The Force o…

It's a great day to celebrate on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast. First of all, San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) is happening and there is a ton of Star Wars collecting news coming out of it. Hasbro will release a The Vintage Collection Salacious Crumb on card back. That's right! They're going to rerelease VC66! Jason takes a moment to celebrate before mov…

Over the past weekend, the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors (Gaswc) held it’s annual summer social, a 3-day event akin to a family reunion. Collectors, who see one another (maybe) once a year, get together to catch up, share a laugh, and talk Star Wars collecting. This years event was held a super-collector, and generous spirit, Narayan’s h…

Hasbro teased new images this past week to suggest that the next Haslab is a Vintage Collection Ghost, a vehicle seen in Star Wars Rebels and the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+. Glen and Jason discuss what they want to see with this vehicle and what should be included in the tiers. Jason also picked up the Micro Galaxy Squadron version of the Ma…

Indiana Jones is back! But was his return to the big screen a mediocre outing or a return to form? On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy podcast, Glen enjoys some time away and Jason take control of the ship. With him, Jordan Ghastly joins the episode to review the latest outing of our favorite hero in a fedora. Jordan is a historian and has a u…

In episode 13, season 4 of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra Bridger entered a new dimension in the Star Wars universe - a world between worlds. This is a land with portals that Ezra could view into. Ezra was not only able to see the future and the past from this new place, but he seemingly could make changes to the things that have happened. One common inter…

It’s a different perspective on the Smuggler’s Galaxy podcast! While Jason is on vacation, Glen brings in his wife, Mandi, to talk about her collection and the fun of being married to a Star Wars fan. Hear about her Ewoks, Gizmo, and E.T. focuses. Also, she tells us why she started collecting in the first place. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

Joefest is an annual toy show in Augusta, Ga., that, traditionally, was a GI Joe focused event. Over the years, the show has diversified and more brands of toylines have shown up, including custom products. On this episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from this toy show and tell us what it was like to be there. How were the crowd …

It’s a short episode this week! With little news and nothing to cover, Glen and Jason discuss their experiences at the latest Powder Spring Toy Swap, a bi-monthly show that happens the first Saturday of the month. With 65 vendors in attendance, one can find everything from vintage to modern! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

On this episode of the Smuggler’s Galaxy Podcast, Glen share some of his recent frustrations with modern collecting, particularly trying to find the Micro Galaxy Squadron Sabine Wren TIE Fighter. This vehicle is a limited chase in that line of vehicles, and has become a difficult product to track down. Glen has been searching for this item since Fe…

Glen is back from a trip at Disney World, and he dishes on how it was to experience an after hours event in Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Land. With very few people in the park, how many times can he ride Rise of Resistance in one night? Is it worth the money? Glen shares his thoughts on the topic. He also shares his experienc…

Over the second weekend in May 2023, the GASWC held their first toy show aimed at raising money for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Members of the Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors donated items that were raffled off to benefit that hospital. It was a hot day with 10 vendors, two food trucks, costumed volunteers from the 501st Georgia …