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TOY RUN Episode 24: Growing Up Star Wars with Tom Berges

In this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake pay tribute to Kenny Baker by sharing some stories and discussing some of the R2-D2 action figures which were released by Kenner/Hasbro over the last 38 years. Tom Berges from IGrewUpStarWars.com stops by to talk about his history with collecting Star Wars action figures and Star Wars in general. The hosts also cover the latest Star Wars action figure news and keep listeners up-to-date with the Collector’s Calendar All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes IGrewUpStarWars.com We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions on which guest to have next, a figure fact you’d like to share or opinions on what segments you did [...]

By |2016-08-19T10:08:29-07:00August 19th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN – Episode 23: The Rebel Force Has Penetrated The Shield With Jimmy Mac

In this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake discuss the latest Rogue One action figure rumors from the Holonet, they share their experience attending a local retro toy show and they follow up with more additions to last week’s 6-inch focused episode. Later in the show the hosts talk to Rebel Force Radio and Star Wars Celebration host Jimmy Mac, who’s a lifelong Star Wars action figure collector from the original 1977 generation. All this and more in Episode 23 of Toy Run - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes JediTempleArchives Rumor List Rebel Force Radio We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions on [...]

By |2016-08-12T21:06:16-07:00August 12th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 22: Beyond The Black Series – Other 6″ Figures

In this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake take a look at 5.5”, 6” and 6.5” Star Wars action figures to give you an overview of what other Star Wars action figures there are to collect in this scale besides Hasbro’s 6-inch The Black Series line. Jake shares some stories from his toy run in Chicago and the hosts will discuss a rumor which was talked about on the San Diego Comic Con floor. All this and more in Episode 22 of Toy Run - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com!  Show Notes Medicom’s MAFEX Figures Tamashii Nation Figures Bandai Model Figures Disney Elite Die Cast Figures Star Wars Hero Mashers Star Wars [...]

By |2016-08-05T11:54:03-07:00August 5th, 2016|Categories: Toy Run|

TOY RUN Episode 21: The San Diego Comic-Con Re-Cap Show!

In this week’s episode Criz Bee takes a look at Hasbro’s Star Wars panel and reveals from San Diego Comic Con 2016 with Dan Curto, the co-author of Steve Sansweet’s Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. FlyGuy from FlyGuy.net stops by to help out with the news while Jake is busy with toy runs in Chicago. All this and more in Episode 21 of Toy Run - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes FlyGuy.net We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions on which guest to have next, a figure fact you’d like to share or opinions on what segments you did or [...]

By |2016-07-29T16:42:32-07:00July 29th, 2016|Categories: Rebels, Rogue One, SDCC, The Black Series, Toy Run|

TOY RUN Episode 20: Star Wars Celebration Europe Re-cap

In this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake Stevens discuss Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016. They bring you an exclusive interview with Steve Evans from the media lounge and discuss every Star Wars action figure displayed on the showfloor, including figures from Hasbro, Jakks Pacific and Tamashii Nations. The team also compiled a list with Star Wars action figure news surrounding and coming straight from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016, they discuss the Rogue One panel and list upcoming events in the collector calendar! All this and more in Episode 20 of TOY RUN!   All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes From4-LOMtoZuckuss.com's coverage of Celebration Europe 2016 We want to hear from you! If you have questions [...]

By |2016-07-21T13:53:14-07:00July 21st, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

TOY RUN: Episode 19: S.H. Figuarts Special & Fan’s Choice Roundtable

TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast - Episode 19: S.H. Figuarts Special & Fan’s Choice Roundtable with Yakface.com and JediTempleArchives.com In this week’s episode, Jayson Krebsbach from Yakface.com and Paul Harrison from JediTempleArchives.com return to the show to discuss in roundtable format the results of Hasbro’s Fan Choice Poll! Hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens also provide a detailed look at the fairly new S.H. Figuarts action figure line by Bandai! Throw in action figure news from the week, a great new logo by Jorge Baeza and a collector calendar breakdown in Episode 19 of TOY RUN!   All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Commisions by Jorge Baeza at JBaeza.com HASBRO STAR WARS #HASBROTOYPIC 2016 [...]

By |2016-07-19T23:22:00-07:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: The Black Series, Toy Run|

TOY RUN: Episode 18 – Your Celebration Europe Action Figure Survival Kit

In this week’s episode, Criz Bee and Jake chat about the 3 ¾” and 12” action figures revealed by Nerdist.com, as well as The Black Series 6” reveals of the Obi-Wan and Kylo Ren convention exclusives. They discuss the details of Hasbro’s Fan’s Choice Poll for The Black Series, the correct pronunciation of AT-AT (again) and Jake talks about his visit to Sucher & Son’s Star Wars Shop in Aberdeen, WA. The hosts also break down the autograph guests, panels, podcasts and giveaways for next week’s Star Wars Celebration Europe London and offer advice for new con-goers. All this and more in Episode 18 of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! [...]

By |2016-07-09T09:44:05-07:00July 9th, 2016|Categories: Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

TOY RUN: Episode 17 – Bill McBride – Owner Of The Largest Darth Vader Collection On The Planet

In this episode, the hosts Jake Stevens and Criz Bee are joined by the only person on the planet that can defeat Kylo Ren in collecting Darth Vader paraphernalia, Bill McBride. The Guinness World Record Holder discusses all things Vader-related as well as his thoughts on what to expect collecting-wise with Rogue One’s upcoming release. Add in some SDCC exclusives talk, a nod to the Vintage Rebellion Podcast and the latest news in the world of Star Wars action figure collecting for our 17th episode of TOY RUN: The Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Bill McBride's website SithToys.com Gentle Giant's SDCC Jumbo Luke Exclusives We want to hear from you! [...]

By |2016-07-01T11:04:17-07:00July 1st, 2016|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN Episode 15: Geeking Out With StarGeek

On this episode, Criz Bee and Jake talk about the cancelled Legacy Collection figures from 2013 and they voice their disappointment over the discontinued Jedi Toy Box column in the Star Wars Insider magazine. The hosts learn how a younger generation of collectors can develop a love for vintage Kenner action figures, even if they weren’t born in the 70’s or 80’s. StarGeek stops by to talk about his successful YouTube channel where he shares his passion by releasing weekly videos about Star Wars characters, news, theories, opinions, reviews and events. All this and more in this week’s TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes The Jedi [...]

By |2016-06-17T08:38:47-07:00June 17th, 2016|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN Episode 14: Brian Fulton – To Customize Or Not To Customize 5POAs

Customizer Brian Fulton AKA “Darth Daddy” from Star Wars action figure blog Customs For The Kid shares his thoughts on Hasbro’s transition to a less articulated figure line.  Lots of listener feedback, mini-reviews of Disney’s newest diecast droid offerings and Hasbro’s latest 12” figures plus this week’s action figures and upcoming releases and more in Episode 14 of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figures Cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Customs For The Kid website Customizing The Clone Wars YouTube show C-3PO and R2-D2 on Disneystore.com Exclusive Interview with Boutros77 12" figures of BB-8 and R2-D2 on Amazon 12" figures of FN-2187 and Fifth Brother Inquisitor on Amazon & Hasbrotoyshop.com [...]

By |2016-06-10T09:47:02-07:00June 10th, 2016|Categories: Customs, Toy Run|
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