STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast

Episode 115 : That belongs in a museum!

This month sees the team musing over museums, existing and yet to come. With the exciting news that 4 of the worlds biggest Star Wars collections are to be brought together in one place for public viewing, we’re delighted to welcome back Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins to the podcast, to tell us more in our main interview.

There’s a canter through new acquisitions, a face-off of Action Playsets, and it’s Rich’s turn to get quizzical. We look at shout-outs from around the collecting world, with some rare US pieces, a curious LP, movie magazines, a blow moulded Vader, and a Danish Darth.

In Rebel Briefings we get up to date with the latest stories including finalising figures with Fawcett, Rockett Fett ramblings, Dealing (or not Dealing), noting the passing of James Earl Jones and Robert Watts, cardback capers from New Zealand, silver fish in the attic, and a missing Amanaman.

Licensee this month is Leewards Creative Crafts, and the wonderful worlds of latch hook rugs and stained glass sun catchers. As usual there’s plenty of frivolous banter along the way, look out for the podcast in all the usual places, and tell your friends!

Episode 114 : Steve Denny - A Star Wars Story

We're delighted to welcome Steve Denny as this month's special guest interviewee with Rich. Steve is a legend in collecting circles, one of the old school, in the game right from the start, and he has some great tales to tell.

 

Rich poses an interesting question in this month's intro - what period of collecting would you go back to, but you can't bring anything back - and strictly no cheating!

 

Elsewhere the lads rattle through their latest finds, and puzzle over a cardbacks quiz. There's the last ever Action Vehicle Face-Off (no cheering at the back there) and some great new acquisitions, ranging from an old bed headboard to a chintzy Darth Vader costume from Canada. In Rebel Briefings there's another insight into figure production with Chris Fawcett, and a look at a record breaking Rocket Fett, whether the case is now closed on grey limbed Snowtroopers, a cloning controversy, Palitoy factory photos and comic capers with Star Wars Weekly.

 

Licensee this month is Bunch Books and Paradise Press, as we take a look into poster magazines, Special Collectors Editions, and more. Of course there's plenty of the usual bollux and banter along the way, look out for the podcast in all the usual places.

 

 

Episode 113: Kennedy Space Toys Centre

Time for episode 113, with our hosts all set for their hols they kick off proceedings with tales of what Star Wars are essential suitcase additions.

It’s holidays all round as this month, Canadian guest Bill Kennedy is on a tour of the UK and Ireland, and popped into Spoons’s house for a chat about Star Wars growing up in Canada, the origins of May the North be with you, and all things Die-cast - his dad bent his Y Wing!

Listen in disbelief as Rich tells tale of a Latest Acquisition and the other chaps have some fab new pieces too - we can allow Pete a bit of modern with his sideshow Wol Cabbashite.

Will Spoons make it a hat trick of Action Figure Face Offs or will Rich pick a new contender? Speaking of Rich, another tough quiz set by Chris Porteous should determine once and for all whether books do really exist in the industrial north.

Stay tuned for some beautiful shoutouts spotted in the collecting sphere, and listen out for this month’s exciting rebel briefings: Fett, Castaway Ben Kenobis, the SWCA at 30 and cons of all sorts should get your ears-a-twitching.

We cap it off with a tip top end to the show - Tip Top Ice Cream that is. The perfect Star Wars licensee for any holiday. 

Episode 112 : Picking Brains of Pickers

In-between the UEFA Euros, the Cricket World cup, the horse racing, the snail world championships, Crufts, Cat of the Year show - the boys have managed to get together, talk Star Wars and get a show out. 

Vehicle face off asks the question 'will Richard continue to hand out the award to Spoons', probably yes. 

Rebel briefings sees a catch up with Chris Fawcett to hear about his Big Pick 3 (no, its not the Nostril Rummaging Championships). 

And we hi-five Hayjax to find out how many crusty second hand bedsheets Andy Preston owns in the licensee section.

All the usual japes and tomfoolery. 

Episode 111 : Blake's Heaven

The Vintage Rebellion hits a nelson of episodes, 111. Shake your legs in respect. 

This month’s special guest is Blake Edgerton, who joins Rich to chat about collecting Down Under, and in particular, a wonderful story of an amazing vintage find, from a guy who inherited his father’s collection.

The intro segment sees the lads discuss the current state of Star Wars, and where they’d like to see the saga develop in the years to come.  Moving swiftly on, there’s a quick run through the latest purchases, a lively Action Vehicle Face-Off, and Andy P fires 20 questions at the others in this month’s quiz.

An international New Acquisitions section sees the team looking at American MOCs, German lobby cards, French 3POs, and diecast and vinyl from Japan.  In Rebel Briefings, Rich tells all about touring Tatooine, we look back at Echo Live, and hear from Pete about an exciting new job opportunity.  There’s also news of a new auction venture for Nick Dykes, a shaggy dog story, and a letter from Palitoy. The lads wrap up with a look at a 70s toy shop, exercising Star Wars style, and black blobs on Jason’s group.

This month’s licensee section sees the boys getting in a lather as they take a dive into Omni Cosmetics.  Will they clean up, or wash out? Listen to find out!

All this and the usual stuff and nonsense, look for the podcast in all the usual places.

Episode 110 : Booker Boba Fett

The podcast starts in sombre mood this month as after a brief intro about accessories, we remember our friend Craig Spivey, and celebrate the many and varied things that he brought to the world of Star Wars collecting.

We’re talking Star Wars tourism this month, as the two Andy’s look back on their recent holiday to Hoth, Rich looks forward to touring Tatooine, and our special interview guest Matt Booker talks about the many Star Wars locations that you can visit in Britain, and beyond. Matt also brings us up to date on childhood collecting, his Boba Fettish, his shop, and much more.

In the intro section the lads talk about their own finds from the Star Wars galaxy, and some wonderful new acquisitions from Russia, Greece, Australia and the USA. Spoons gets quizzical, and Action Vehicle Face-Off comes up with a surprising victor.

Rebel Briefings finds us eager for Echo Live, forcing Fawcett on first shots, early birds and seven packs, and more.

Licensee this month is Touchline as we answer that burning question of how many coins can fit in a money bag - or is it a purse, module or container? You’ll Smile when you find out.

Plenty of bluff and banter besides, you can find the podcast in all the usual places:

Episode 109 : Peach for the stars

After the team’s discussion on the recent find of Peach Fett and his pre-production mates, our special interview guest this month is Neil Donnelly, who unearthed these fascinating pieces. Neil takes us through the story, answers the lads’ questions from last month, and talks about his love for all things Star Wars.

Otherwise, with the New Year upon us and the podcast entering its 10th year, the boys ponder on how they might start as new collectors in 2024. What would they focus on, and what to look out for?

The Intro section is busy as ever with talk of new acquisitions, a truly vintage quiz from Pete, and fantastic finds ranging from a German action figure display, to hairdryer packaging.

The Action Vehicle Face-Off sees two All Terrain vehicles take on a pair of mini rigs. Who comes out victorious? You’ll have to listen to find out!

In Rebel Briefings, the team looks at stories including a lost Leia, the return of an old friend, drama on the radio, and comic grading capers. Licensee this month comes from Brazil, as we take a deep dive into Glasslite, and try not to mention Vlix too much.

All this and the usual stuff and nonsense - catch the podcast now, on your app of choice.

Episode 108 : The Vintage Rebellion’s Christmas Carol

Merry Christmas to all our listeners, and the Star Wars collecting community. Celebrate the festive period with us whilst the lads share their memories of yesteryear and of course their ongoing passions spending hard earned groats on 40 year old cardboard and plastic. 

Christmas collecting Past, Present and Future  is on the menu of this episode with dollops of regular festive treats. Can Jason show his passion for the Rebel Troop Transport or will the Andy's Tie up a win by fighting off Pete's Skiff minirig in the Vintage Vehicle Face off. 

Richard serves up a delicious three course Rebel Briefings, and theres a corking purchase for Gary Smith in his Palitoy hunt in newest acquisitions.

Join us to see out 2023 with some positivity and good old fashioned merriment. 

 

Episode 107 : Mr Tree’s Farthest From Fiesta

It’s that time of year again - the big man’s getting ready for the main event, his team of little helpers preparing lots of toys for girls and boys….. No, not Santa! We’re talking about the one and only Mr Dave Tree, and the upcoming Farthest From vintage collecting event! Dave’s our main interview guest this month, and we take a deep dive into his events, his love for Palitoy, his work with Fantha Tracks, unproduced toys, the 2007 Palitoy Archive exhibit, and so much more.

The lads are anticipating that other 'seasonal event' this winter, rounding up the latest and greatest new acquisitions from around the Star Wars galaxy, getting quizzical with Rich, and introducing the great new feature, the Action Vehicles Face-Off!

Kicking off a bumper Rebel Briefings section, Rich welcomes Ron Salvatore to discuss the Kenner Sweepstakes promotion. The team go on to chat about events, fakes, books, domes, mini MOCs, a sad passing, and more.

Our licensee this month is Acamas, producers of fine (well, maybe not quite so fine) costumes and masks. Did Rich dress up as Princess Leia when he was 9? You’ll have to listen to find out!

An extra-long show filled with chat, banter and info on all things vintage, you’ll find the podcast in all the usual places.

Episode 106 : Nerds Matter Too

Nerds? Nerds you say, on the Vintage Rebellion Podcast? Surely some mistake! But yes listeners, this month we open our doors to the lovely David Jackson from Nerd Matters, as our main interview guest. Pete chats about buttons, badges, pins and patches from the galaxy far, far away.

The lads are in maudlin mood as they discuss what might happen to their collections when they’re gone, and then shed a tear for the very last Action Figure Face-Off - who will claim the final victory?

Andy Norton takes us back to school with a GCSE inspired quiz, and we hear about some great acquisitions - and re-acquisitions.

It’s a busy Rebel Briefings as the team asks about Ahsoka, calls out a colourful Facebook group, considers conventions at Echo (past) and Farthest From (future), finds about about Faucourt’s French figures folio, and covers TVR competitions. There’s a brand new prize on offer, a fantastic light-up figure stand from Mark Sinclair aka Oldie Yoda - listen in for a chance to win.

Licensee this month is Stuart Hall - no, not that one - as we take a canter through notebooks, exercise books, sketch books, portfolios and the like. All this and more, with lots of craic and banter along the way, look out for the podcast in all the usual places.

Episode 105 : The Old Jock and the Crazy Canucks

We are back after a bit of a break due to holidays and the such. Plus we had to wait for Jason to get through customs after he was detained trying to smuggle acres of Canadian cardboard in his luggage and down his britches.

Our feature this month is The Nelvana Reunion panel featuring John Celestri, Larry Jacobs, and Brian Lemay and they talk about their experiences working on the Holiday Special, Droids, and Ewoks cartoons! The panel took place at ‘May the North be with You’ in Toronto on August 5th - Thanks to Chris Porteous.

Action figure face-off is nearing its conclusion as Andy Preston defends Dengar, Andy Norton loves Luke Jedi, Jason Smith wonders over Warok and Peter Davis delights over the Death Star Droid. Richard Hutchinson has an impossible job trying to choose the winner. 

Rebel Briefings is jam packed with wondrous tales of collecting, Richard interviews Tom Scaife & others regarding a Pre-production find in the USA, the mystery of Willrow Hood is finally revealed and so much more Star Wars collecting goodness is discussed.

The licencee section finishes it all off looking at Fundimensions and their small but perfectly formed releases. 

Episode 104 : Roger, Roger

Star Wars Academy Award winner Roger Christian joins Chris Porteous and Andy 'Spoons' Norton to chat Star Wars set decoration, Alien and the life of Brian.

The hosts try to put together a 'Top 5 of Toys we should maybe talk more about '. Do you agree with their choices and suggestions? Spoons shares a revelation recently discovered about an action figure that might make the list.

In the four way Action Figure Face-off Andy Preston hops in an AT-AT to defend its Driver,  Andy 'Spoons' Norton joins the Death Squad to see if its Commander is worthy, Jason goes with the Commander of the Rebels and Pete hops down to Jabba's Dungeon to get familiar with the most handsome of Action Figures - The Rancor Keeper.

There's much more tomfoolery and hijinks japery in a huge Rebel Briefings section, and the licensee section has us focusing on Sigma - a favourite of everyone, but do we own much of it between us?

There's also a chance to win one of Paleetoys Death Star Detention Block playsets, for a competition prize.  These sets are available now from Paleetoys (Lee Gregory) on Facebook, they’re made in the vintage style like the Cantina or Land of the Jawas, and they make a great display base for figures.

To have a chance of winning this excellent prize, what we’re asking you to do is to go outside and enjoy this lovely weather we’re having - and take your camera and your action figures!  We want to see action figures photographed in an interesting outdoor environment.  It could be urban or rural, it doesn’t matter, but what we’re looking for is a bit of artistic flair and invention.  You could go for humour, movie accuracy, a single figure or a whole battle scene.  The winner will be the one photo that we as a team collectively enjoy the most. 

Send in your entries to us via Facebook Messenger, Instagram, or email, to reach us by Sunday 23rd July. The winner will be announced next month!

 

 

Episode 103 : Strap in for Galaxy Tours

With Celebration Europe now a fading memory, the team remain hungry for more Star Wars travels, and this month’s interview guest Davin Anderson joins Rich to discuss taking a tour to Tatooine - and the outskirts of Cairo in the 1930s, apparently.

There’s a bumper New Acquisitions section as the lads tell all about their Celebration scores and other pick-ups, and try to stop Jason discussing every single piece of swag he’s collected.

Action Figure Face-Off sees Pete try to defend Jason’s focus figure - how did he do?

Andy P takes the role of quizmaster, boldly going where no host has gone before, and the boys pick out some fantastic finds from across the collecting community to discuss.

In Rebel Briefings, there’s more con action, a look at grading and recent sales of modern retro figure prototypes, a report on Matt Fox’s May The Toys Be With You exhibition in Torquay, and a look at Lee Gregory’s Paleetoys playsets - now in production. The team also look at the upcoming Palitoy book from Bob Brechin, possible bogus Basa cardbacks, and a heartwarming tale of two old Polish ladies.

This months licensee is a bit Random, as the lads run through the myriad of books and other oddments from US publisher Random House. All this and more, mixed with the customary fun and frivolity - you’ll find the podcast in all the usual places.

Star Wars Celebration 2023 Special

Join us for a one-off special recorded in front of a live studio audience at Star Wars Celebration on the Holonet Stage! Lots of chat about vintage collecting, a 40th anniversary look back at Jedi, and the legend that is Duncan Jenkins joins us a special guest to discuss his favourite five odd ball items - number one is truly a one-off. Of course there is all the usual fun and banter, a one off action vehicle face off and an audience quiz. If that doesn’t tempt you we come in at a less than 90 minutes - was this really TVR?

Thanks to Mark Airey from Blue Harvest Toys for providing video of the event. Check out his channel for more celebration coverage! https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueHarvestVintageToys

 

Episode 102 : Maisey Force Be With You

With Star Wars Celebration around the corner, the Vintage Rebellion Podcast team are as frenzied as ever with their vintage Star Wars enthusiasm, listen to the epic reveals from a vast array of purchases from February's Echo Live event. 

The main feature this month also comes from Echo Live as we have the recording from the Palitoy talk from legends Geoff Maisey and Bob Brechin. 

Kathleen Kennedy tasks the lads with pitching for new Star Wars shows based off Vintage toys, will the ideas be as good as recent Disney shows. Let us know if you share the enthusiasm for our amazing ideas.

The action figure face off continues: this month sees Spoons focus figure "Han Hoth" take on Andy Preston's "Nikto", Jason's "Prune face" and Peter's "Luke Hoth". 

Rebel Briefings has further hobby scandal, but we get to learn of a variation in the 12inch figure line. 

Peru's very own Basa is our Licensee this month as we get to learn about their fascination with yellow underpants.

Finally we reveal the winner of our competition to win the custom vintage K-3PO (donated by Clint Garniss). You can also watch that on youtube thanks to Chris Porteous. https://youtu.be/l7a4VQvJl2Q

And if that wasn't enough visual content this month, our Echo Live Gimcrack challenge is also available: https://youtu.be/9J0YroGEf4Y

 

More you say? Andy Spoons Norton also kicks off our first monthly Youtube feature with a look at the Diecast Landspeeder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvrZGETiZE

 

There's also a lot more, so make sure you download from the usual places. 

 

 

 

Episode 101 : Maxwell’s House

This month’s episode is a little late as the festivities from episode 100 went on late into the night, then the next day, week, month etc. The lads finally picked themselves up and soldiered on bravely recounting their Christmas Star Wars 'gifts': the good, the bad, and the ugly. There’s also a bumper edition of new acquisitions, covering two months worth of collecting tat.

The intro section rounds off with a hard fought Action Figure Face-Off - will Rich let the Wookiee win? - and a knockout quiz from Spoons.

The team discusses some fabulous finds from around the collecting community, and Rebel Briefings brings news of delectable displays, French fancies, Taiwan test samples, catching up on conventions, and Toy Shop tour talking.

Our main interview guest is Jeremy Maxwell, who tells Rich all about his amazing collection of action figures, Droids and Ewoks runs, autographs, and other great items.

The episode rounds off with this month’s licensee Domark, and the team’s memories of the early days of computer gaming, in which Jason goes a bit Manic.

Look forward to all the usual stuff and nonsense throughout!

Episode 100 : Celebrating the big 100

100 not out!

The Vintage Rebellion podcast hits the century in style with a special show looking at the trends and changes in the collecting world since 2014, when we originally launched as the Star Wars Forum UK Podcast. Previous host and all round good guy Mark Daniels was available to join us offering a great contribution to the celebration with his vast knowledge and standing in the hobby.

The lads reminisce about the birth of the podcast, and hot topics that we’ve discussed over the years. We have an interview with uber-collector and friend of the show Ron Salvatore, and Pete gives his own unique rundown on the TOP 100 most frequently sold action figures since the podcast started.

As usual expect plenty of banter and fun as we round off 2022 with a bang. Normal service will be resumed for the January show, provided that Rich has survived pneumonia, and Pete and Jason manage their treks back from Bonny Scotland. The whole crew would like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years!

We'd like to thank all previous hosts, guest hosts and everyone who has contributed to the podcast, and of course not forgetting our wonderful listeners. 

Episode 99 : Chris Causes Chaos at Canadian Collecting Club Convention

There’s news from the North this month, as Chris Porteous visits a Canadian con "May the North be with you" and brings us interviews with Kenner luminaries Stephen Geddes and Jim Swearingen, telling their tales about creating and sculpting the toys that are the main reason we’re all here.

Elsewhere, the World Cup is on, and the lads are talking goals, scores, red cards and trophies - Star Wars stylee.

New Acquisitions heralds collectibles from Palitoy to pencils, tee shirts to two-packs, and books to bowling balls, and shout outs to some great finds from around the collecting world.

Richard’s quiz mashes up the World Cup with worldwide collecting, and he has a tough choice to make in a lively Action Figure Face-Off.

A lengthy Rebel Briefings section sees the team chat about current hot topics including a wonderful warehouse find, puzzling prices, Cassian’s climax, fantastic four-packs, and a catch up on conventions. There’s also the results of the lads’ Echo Live Gimcrack challenge, Millennium Falcon mysteries, a Holiday Special retrospective, and a fantastic interview with Justin Hoggard of the Twitter channel Star Wars Fonts - much more interesting than you’d think.

This month’s licensee section proves that the guys are no mugs, as they delve into drinking vessels from Staffordshire Pottery / Kiln Craft.

To hear all this, and the usual shenanigans, look out for the podcast in all the normal places.

Episode 98 : Was that an Echo … Echo … Echo?

This latest chock full episode comes soon on the heels of the Echo Base Live event in Redditch. We have a bunch of interviews, collecting tales and reminisces of another epic Star Wars event. The podcast team had a couple of tables, a load of merchandise to give away (including our VHS tape) and scrumptious amounts of collectibles to sell. 

Jason sadly comes with some horrendous and tragic personal news and he wanted to continue doing the things he loves so joins us this month. Jason is a beloved part of our podcast and the Star Wars collecting community, so we supported his decision to soldier on in dark times and hope with everyones support we can help him in whatever way we can. 

The action figure face off sees not the most inspiring of figure choices, but Andy Preston shows gluttonous affection for Klaatu, Andy 'Spoons' Norton waxes lyrical about the Jawa, Jason warms to Weequay and Pete gets excited for Han and his technicolor Trenchcoat. Who will Richard choose as the most passionate defender?

Rebel Briefings sees our Echo Base round-up with even more acquisitions, a stumpy Chewie, a look at the slow burn of the Andor series and an unusual union of a Falcon and a star Destroyer. It has to be talked about to be believed.

Licencee sees Peter get all excited for StarFire badges, as he's never seen technology like it before. Will Andy Preston's eyes light up without the need for batteries? Tune in on all the usual places for fun and frolics in the collecting world.

Episode 97 : Living The Life of Riehle at the Annual

What day is it? Its Admiral Ackbar's birthday of course. Pete puts the case forward for when to celebrate our vintage Mon Calamari Admiral's official launch day, then use as an excuse for a party. Bring your fish fingers, crab sticks and Surströmming, if that way inclined.  

The main interview catches up with Chris Riehle to talk all things The Annual,  collecting, focuses and ceramics.. 

In the Action figure face off, its as competitive as ever as; Preston bigs up Richard's favourite malfunctioning portable bin R5-D4, Spoons doffs his helmet off to Luke in Stormtrooper disguise whilst Jason defends Walrusman and his many death sentences, bringing up a sizeable rear its Pete with the Tie Fighter Pilot. 

Andy 'Spoons' Norton returns us to the supermarkets with a sweep of all things price related in this months epic quiz, its an eye opener for sure. And you can play along at home. 

Rebel briefings with Richard Hutchinson focuses in on: more grading high drama, is the No deal format on facebook becoming a little too tested these days, will the truth come out with regards to the Han Solo blaster auction and many more amazing stories.

Licencee section sees Pete and Andy talk Craftmaster, reminiscing about the hosts craft achievements back in the day. Will Richard reveal himself as the craftiest member of the podcast team.

And many many more hours of vintage stuff. Its another full box of Mr Kiplings fancies for all the family.