STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast

Episode 29 : Bespin Boxflats

The Vintage Rebellion return with a shorter show (but still generally longer than most other podcasts) after such a short period since the last show.

Todd Hudson joins the Rebellion to discuss his collecting habits as he delves into his past to discuss his once impressive Chewbacca focus, and more up to date collecting as examine his love of preproduction collectibles including Revenge Proofs, 4 ups, Boxflats amongst many other items.

Criz Bee of JediBusiness.com and Galaxy of Toys and ToyRun Podcasts joins Grant for this months oddballs as they look at modern collecting with a Vintage Twist, a real must listen from a true modern expert.

Chris Georgoulis joins Richard for Rebel Briefings for an educational and fascinating discussion as he was reunited with a Wax Sculpt head and Tusken body.  Marc Walsh also returns to the show to discuss his new shop that he's recently opened in Blackpool.

Pete brings us a look at the recent Propstore Auction in this months Market, and be sure to listen on at the end of the show as Rich goes into meltdown!!!!!!

Enjoy the Show!!!

Episode 28 : Who's Scruffy Looking?

The Vintage Rebellion return with a slightly delayed show, but another epic show nonetheless.

This months main interview is with UK collector and friend of the podcast Simon McOwan. We discuss his Trilogo last 17 run that he's just completed, HC Ford and Sons record erasers amongst many other things, including his failed business enterprise with Dave Tree 16 years ago.

In Rebel Briefings, Rich covers a host of topics as he discusses AFA, Selling up, Javier's PBP book, Jawa prices going crazy and he also selects his highlights from Johnpaul Ragusa's Q&A that he participated in on Facebook group 'Jabba's Palace'.

Tony Damata joins Grant as they discuss in depth Vintage Star Wars music collecting, whilst Pete brings us a third part of the toy shop interviews as he speaks with Chris Hand from the Leicester Vintage Toy Shop.

As Usual Jez delves into the world of collectors newest acquisitions, this month he looks at vintage soap, Yoda hand puppets and miscard's amongst many other stunning items picked up within the community.

As well as all this and some other cracking nuggets, Rich decides to give humour a try, if that doesn't make this show a vital download then I don't know what will.  The blokes totally quackers!!!

Enjoy the show.

Episode 27 : The Knights of Rendahl

The Vintage Rebellion return after their extended break with their longest podcast to date, beating the previous longest by a staggering 26 minutes, good luck to those who listen to this in one sitting!

Joining the team this month for an interview is a well known name in the collecting community, Mattias Rendahl, Mattias talks about his books, preproduction and growing up in Sweden with Star Wars amongst many other things.

Also this month, David Moss of Toy Polloi returns to the show to discuss the restoration of Vintage Star Wars.  David discusses restoring toys fit for the bin, sometimes using techniques seen by some as controversial to hardcore collectors.  This months Oddball section hopes to trigger some interesting conversations and highlight some of David's incredible restorations.

An extended rebel briefings sees much discussed from the charming message in a falcon story, fake wollworth baggies, Palitoy 30 back fetts, Meccano Fett world record sale as well as many other stories being discussed in the community.  We also hear some interviews from Celebration from various collectors who attended the event.

Mattheiu Barthelemy join the team during the Newest Acquisitions segment to discuss his recent purchase of a Meccano Landspeeder, whilst the boys also look at other stand out buys within the collecting community.

We have a Celebration break down, rapid fire and the usual song, as the Rebellion return to what they do best.  ENJOY!!!

Episode 26 : Oli's Bad Motivator

It's been a real push getting this one out but the team have worked hard to ensure that there was a podcast released in time for all you wonderful listeners to have us with you on your journey's to Celebration Europe this week.

Joining the crew for the main interview is pre-production collector Oliver Sudweeks who talks about his connection with the toys and his love for pre-production items as he talks about his R5-D4 pre-production run as well as white cape Bib Fortunas amongst many other items. On this months Newest Acquisitons Jez covers many new purchases including Land of the Jawas playset, Force Light Sabers, Remedial Learning kits and plush Ewoks alongside many many other stunning items. I grew Up Star Wars founder, Tom Berges joins Grant for this months Oddballs whilst in Market Pete follows up his popular toy shop series as he speaks with Gordon Dobson and Johnny Burgess. Rich brings us more rebel briefings and we couldn't resist for this month's intro as we bring back the opening question. We also have a special roundtable which helps lead us into Celebration, the team have a set of stunning postcards designed for a giveaway and are delighted to be joined by Dan Tearle, Corey Galal and Mark Daniels as we discuss all six postcards available in the giveaway. We hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to stop by and see us at Celebration. Much love!!!!!!

Episode 25 : Marc and the Modal Nodes

A month out from Celebration and the Vintage Rebellion boys hit you with their longest podcast to date!

The show is packed with guests from start to finish and there truly is something for every collector in this months show.  Marc Hockley is the guest interview this month as he discusses his collecting history, life size figures, 12 inch figures and his love of trade catalogues, along with many other items and stories along the way.

Continuing along the 12 inch discussion, 12 inch king pin Lee Bullock joins Grant for this months Oddballs whilst Pete chats with both Mete Akin regarding Uzays and gets an update from Star Wars tracker main man Jared Cope.

On this months Rebel Briefings the Rebellion are joined by THREE guests! Stephane Faucourt joins Richard to discuss his latest Meccano book, Craig Spivey joins the team again to chat about his collection going on view for the public and Simon Graham chats with grant regarding the amazing Biker Scout helmet designs which will be on show at Celebration Europe.  Talking of Celebration, the team announce giveaways, panels and the booth that we will all be involved in at the event.

And as if that wasn't enough guests Oliver Sudweeks joins Jez in the New Acquisitions to speak about his stunning Pink Poncho Leia and gives us some informative background on the item.  Also on this months NA the team discuss AT-ST Walker's, Jawas, Diecast, Acamas masks amongst many other items.

Not only our longest show but probably our most action packed show too!  Enjoy!

Episode 24 : Let's Just B-Wing It

On this month's Vintage Rebellion Podcast it's UK meets US as Chivecast host Stephen Danley joins the Rebellion to talk Focus Collecting, Chivecast and his Collection of Capacitance amongst many other things, whilst Grant welcomes Cathy Kendrick to the show on this months oddballs to discuss Star Wars Trading Cards.

On this months Newest Acquisitions Jez discusses item's purchased by the community over the last month including ESB 18 back Meccano Boba Fett, ATL Interceptor and an exciting discovery surrounding a 15" Darth Vader.  As well as many other items, Marco Jay joins the NA to chat about his Lily Ledy Boxed Snow Speeder that he's recently acquired.

As well as all this Pete picks through the highlights of the recent Vectis Auction and Rich chats Mailer Mysteries, 12 inches and Fett rockets in Rebel Briefings.

All this plus much more on the Vintage Rebellion, enjoy the show!!!

Episode 23 : Bobby Fett and the Great Pit of Carnoose

Episode 23 of The Vintage Rebellion Podcast lands with a host of eclectic guests for this months bumper edition.

Christian Carnus, or Bobby Bobs as he's known by so many, joins the team for this month's interview. Christian talks about his blog, his Luke Skywalker focus, Tantive XI amongst many many other things.

Rebel Briefings brings you two guests as Richard talks with Ron Salvatore regarding repurposed wax sculpts to create later figures, and he also welcomes Phil Heeks who discusses his new book which is one mans tale of waiting for Star Wars back in 1978 and his experience thereafter.

In this months Oddballs Grant is joined by Peter Harmacek as they take a doorway to the beginning, they discuss the latest high definition fan attempt to restore the movie that started it all.

And if that wasn't enough guests Peter brings an outstanding interview with David Jordan, owner of Jordan's, a shop in Leamington Spa where Pete use to purchase his toys back in the day in this month's market section.

As well as all these outstanding guests we have the NA where Jez discusses almost every purchase in the community over the last month.

Enjoy the show!!!

Episode 22 : Run to the Suns

On this months edition of the Vintage Rebellion Podcast we are joined by Mark Daniels, known across the various outlets as Sublevel Studios. He discusses his collection, his artwork and gives us an insight in the differences from collecting now compared to the 90s.

During this months Newest Acquisitions we receive some breaking news regarding Celebration Europe and the Vintage Rebellions involvement, so be sure to listen carefully for that amongst some stunning purchases from the community over the last 4 weeks.

Rich is joined by Darrell Johnson and Brendi Burton to discuss the significance of the Rocket Firing Fett during Rebel Briefings. Whilst Pete brings us the latest from the Vintage Market, including the recent Vectis sale which had more stunning Star Wars items.

Finally, Episode 22 sees the return of Oddballs as Grant is joined by Nathan Butler for an instant return to form.

All this plus much more including music from Bad Lip Sync.

Sit back and enjoy the latest episode of The Vintage Rebellion Podcast.

Episode 21 : Hoth StormCooper

The Lads and Outcast Jez return for Episode 21, where we have long term collector Michael Cooper discuss his collection, early collecting years and his involvement in this ever growing hobby.  On Rebel Briefings this month Rich is joined by Chris Coney, Marco Jay and Clint Garness from the new forum Tantive XI, Stuart speaks with former guest Andrew Norton about his new website devoted to the diecast range, plus Rich looks at a couple of other topics which have been hot in the news since the last podcast.  Plus as always we have the ever popular Newest Acquisitions and Market sections as Jez and Petey Wetey do their things respectively.  All this plus much much more and we can promise we haven't allowed Jez to drop any more rhymes in this latest edition of The Vintage Rebellion Podcast. 

Enjoy!!!

Episode 20 : Rebel Rebel

Happy New Year from The Vintage Rebellion Podcast.


We start 2016 with an almighty bang as we have long term British collector and Helix fanatic Craig Spivey joined the Rebellion for this months interview, Craig discusses The Force Awakens British Premier and After Show Party that he was lucky enough to attend, along with digging into his collection as we discuss a bit of everything including his part of the Millennium Falcon that he owns.


Thomas Garvey joins Richard on Rebel Briefings to discuss a recent article which he published on the SWCA and Stuart speaks with Matt Fox on his collection being displayed in the 'May the Toys be With You' exhibition.


Pete looks at two huge recent auctions during the market section as he delves into the Nigo auction held at Sothebys as well as the recent Vectis auction.


Jez brings us his Newest Acquisitions where he looks at items from the forums and facebook. All this plus Force Awakens discussion, Rapid Fire and general jabbering's sees the Vintage Rebellion doing what it does best. ENJOY!!!

The 2015 Christmas Special

The Vintage Rebellion Podcast returns for a Special Christmas Show.

The normal format goes out the window as the boys have a roundtable looking back at 2015 and a look into the future as they delve into 2016.

There is plenty of short interviews as we hear from past guests, Edd Grant, Bruce White, Tim Veekhoven, Iain Sanderson, Ross Barr, Gary Smith, Chris Mann, Andrew Norton and Jason Smith. Each of them discuss various aspects of the last 12 months, The Force Awakens and 2016.

As well as all this we also have a second pantomime, which is once again written and directed by Richard. joining the team to star in this is Iain Sanderson, Jason Smith, Chris Mann, Dan Burgess, Ross Barr and introducing Jason's wife, Katie Hegarty Smith.

It's CHRISTMAS, so grab a mulled wine or an Egg Nog and sit back and enjoy a festive treat from The Vintage Rebellion!!!!!!!!!

Episode 19 : Dyer Another Day

A little later than normal but the boys are back with another stonking show.

Laurence Dyer joins Stuart for this months interview to discuss his research into the Palitoy Warehouse that his Grandad designed, Laurence also talks about his personal collecting as well as explaining why he has a love for the Amanaman figure.

Richard is joined by Chris Fawcett, James Simkins and Eric Green as he finds out the back story of the recent amazing haul, dubbed 'The Big Pick'.

Jared Cope returns to the podcast during the market section to talk more about his Star Wars Tracker with Pete and Jez hooks up for a second discussion with lasts months Guest Malcolm Tween as they delve into Malcolms other artwork.

All this plus the usual popular Rebel Briefings and Newest Acquisitions sections as well as the high jinx from the crew.  All this plus much much more on your favourite Vintage Star Wars collecting podcast.

It's true, all of it!

Episode 18 : The French Connection

The Vintage Rebellion returns with their 18th instalment as the five Brits sit down to discuss Vintage Star Wars collecting.

Joining the team for this months feature interview is none other than the author of 'La French Touch', Stephane Faucourt. Stephane discusses his books and his Meccano and Trilogo collection, as well as telling the Rebellion what it was like growing up with Star Wars in France during the Original trilogy era.

The team are delighted to welcome two other guests during this months Rebel Briefing too. Gus Lopez joins Richard to discuss his Sandcrawler wooden pattern, whilst joining Jez is Malcolm Tween, who is the man whose designed the stunning Star Wars stamps just released by Royal Mail. Jez also takes a look at the communities newest acquisitions as he delves into the forums and Facebook to see the impressive purchases being made within this wonderful hobby.

Pete brings us an update on the prop auction that he discussed last month and tells us of some of the prices realised amongst those impressive lots.  Pete and Jez also review the summers hottest event, the Secret Cinema, that they were both fortunate to attend.

All this plus much more on everyone's favourite vintage collecting podcast!!!

Episode 17 : May The Fawcett Be With You

This months Vintage Rebellion Podcast has a standout interview with collecting illuminati Chris Fawcett, Chris makes a special announcement regarding a project he is working on for Insider Magazine as well as chatting to the Rebellion about a few of his astounding collecting stories.  As well as having Mr Fawcett on the show, we also have Mr Imperial Gunnery himself, JohnPaul Ragusa, who joins Richard for a Oddball special.  Jez brings us the New Acquisitions which he has been looking at including a bargain Squid Head MOC, completing last 17 runs, retro t-shirts, 30 back Yodas, Canadian transitions, graded comics, A Wing test shots, display rooms and Vader utility packs, which is just a sample of the many things he discusses on his segment this month.  In this months Rebel Briefing we look at a whole manner of news including London Film and Comic Con moving to Brighton for this winters show and Daniel Burgess joins the crew to review Force Friday.  Pete brings us another look at the current market where he discusses some beautiful Star Wars items in the Prop Store Auction.  All this plus all your other favourite sections should make this podcast another epic adventure. 

Episode 16 : Rumble in the Internet Jungle

The Vintage Rebellion returns as Rich discusses the Facebook group boom with regular Facebook contributors Matt George, Bill Harvat and Ross Barr.  The positives of Facebook are discussed as well as advantages over using the more traditional forums.  Craig Stevens drops by in this months oddballs to discuss oddball items from the Star Wars era in the UK between 1976 and 1979.  Pete also welcomes a guest in this Market section as Jared Cope joins him to chat about his Star Wars Tracker.  Jez takes a look at the acquisitions being acquired across the forums and Facebook and takes a more extensive look at the Vintage Millennium Falcon ship as well as the toy Blasters that have been picked up by Dr Ball and Twisted Metal.  We have music from Chris Cape as well as much much more on this months Vintage Rebellion Podcast.  We hope you enjoy!!!!!

Episode 15 : Triple Double Telescopic

The Rebellion return with their fifteenth outing.  Lee Pizzey joins Stuart and Grant to chat about his collection and early memories including Jason Joiner events from back in the 90s.  Lee's good friend Marc Walsh also joins Grant for this months Oddball Section as he discusses his complete Revenge proof run which he will be selling off at the imminent Farthest From.  Talking of Farthest From, Dave Tree joins Grant in this months events section to tell us about a couple of special guests he has attending the event as well as a fantastic VIP ticket opportunity.  Star Wars in the News sees Ross Barr join Richard as they discuss the recent crazy hauls that seem to be being unearthed on Facebook, Richard also looks at the recent Double Telescopic Lightsabre sale off Facebook and some other cracking news pieces.  Jez hosts his largest LA segment so far as he looks at new acquisitions from across the entire collecting spectrum, from Star Wars Forum UK through to the Facebook groups and going via other forums.  Of course Pete brings us his market watch as he once again looks at what has been selling and checks out the recent auctions.  All this plus the usual banter completes the most recent effort from the SWTVR podcast crew.  SEE YOU ALL AT FARTHEST FROM!!!

Episode 14 : The Rebellion Awakens

The Vintage Rebellion kicks off where SWFUK Podcast was left with a belter of the show.

Joining the team for an interview this month is Star Wars Forum founder and trilogo enthusiast Edd Grant.  We also here from Shane Turgeon during this months news as we discuss his forthcoming book 'Force in the Flesh : Book 2.

In this months oddballs Grant catches up with Star Wars Insider Magazines Jonathan Wilkins, whilst he also discusses the recent Watford FilmFair convention with Podcast family member Daniel Burgess.

We also have the other usual segments for you to sink your teeth into as Market, Latest Acquisitions and Rapid Fire all return for the first edition of 'The Vintage Rebellion', in fact all that has changed is added banter as Richard gets more stick than usual!!!

Episode 13 : Every Saga Has An Ending

Episode 13 is finally launched with a huge announcement regarding the podcast going forward.

The show is slightly different to the normal format as we bring you live recordings from Celebration Anaheim as we share our live show with the listeners.  We have interviews galore from the podcast members who attended Celebration as they speak with John Morton, Iain Sanderson as well as the delightful people from Order 66.

We do still have a couple of the usual segments as Jez brings us the Latest Acquisitions, Richard takes us through Star Wars in the News and Pete reflects on the Vectis auction that he discussed on the previous podcast.

All this to sink your teeth into in what is a relative short podcast for us chaps!

Episode 12 : That's No Spoon

With Celebration VII imminent, the team from Star Wars Forum UK Podcast release their twelfth episode to make everyone's journey to the event more enjoyable.

This months focus interview is with forum favourite and Han Hoth focus collector Andrew Norton - find out exactly why he is called Spoons on all the forums.

Skye Paine and Stephen Danley join Grant in this months Events section to discuss Anaheim, including an insightful look into the Archive Party.

Mattias Rendahl joins Rich to discuss his new proof book and Ross Barr updates the team on the Ugrading petition that is to be presented to AFA.

All this plus much much more on your favourite Vintage Collecting podcast. 

Episode 11 : Recognising Foul Stenches

Welcome to the eleventh instalment of the ever growing Star Wars Forum UK Podcast, Recognising Foul Stenches.

We are delighted to welcome a new member to the podcast crew as the four become five once again with forum favourite Jez joining the team.  This months interview is totally charming as we chat to American Bruce White about Princess Leia, Tattoos, Art, Anaheim and his Cosmetic Beauty Bag.  This months oddballs takes a behind the scenes look at the autograph track, joining Grant to look at this is none other than Gerald Home, A.K.A. Squid Head.  But Grant's interview with Gerald Home plays second fiddle to an interview special when Jez's son Leo takes to the airwaves to ask Gerald the questions we all want to ask.  In this months Vintage Star Wars news we take a look at the current Facebook reproduction and ugrade protest as Grant chats to the two driving forces behind the campaign in Ross Barr and Jason Smith.  We also hear from Iain Sanderson as we discuss his new Acrylic displays.  Rich goes into the recent Lily Ledy reproductions weapon haul and speaks with TIGs Paul Ford.  We also have some huge announcements regarding the podcast stage at Anaheim as well as looking at the recent Farthest From event where Pete speaks with Dan Franco.  All this plus much much more on the best vintage pod!