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TOY RUN Episode 13 – Hasbro Rewind – Celebration Interviews 2015

In Episode 13 of TOY RUN, the hosts discuss the Rogue One re-shoots and share listener feedback about the differences between action figures and dolls. Criz Bee and Jake also share insights about how their significant others deal with the hobby as well as revisit their interview sessions with Hasbro’s Star Wars Brand Team from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015. All this and more in this week’s Star Wars action figure cast! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Rogue One Re-shoots - Page Six Lucasfilm and Propshop Jake was a guest on the Star Wars Action News podcast Listener feedback about what makes an action figure and action figure Significant others and the collecting [...]

By |2016-06-03T06:41:55-07:00June 3rd, 2016|Categories: Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

TOY RUN – Episode 12: Thoughts on the Hobby from Paul Harrison of JediTempleArchives.com

In Episode 12 of TOY RUN, the hosts discuss the current state of articulation, distribution and future of the 3 ¾” action figure line with Paul Harrison, co-owner of JediTempleArchives.com. Criz Bee and Jake cover Celebration Orlando news, regional Star Wars collecting clubs and what really defines an ‘action figure’ and oh yeah, Chewbacca Mom.  All this and more in this week’s Star Wars action figure cast! Question of the Week: What makes an action figure an action figure? Are Funko Pops action figures? How about Hot Toys figurines? Do you consider them to be action figures? Let us know in the comments below and we'll discuss it on the next show! We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the hosts, suggestions [...]

By |2016-05-27T13:35:01-07:00May 27th, 2016|Categories: Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

TOY RUN – Episode 11: The Customizing World Of Stephen Hayford

In this episode, Jake and Criz Bee sit down for an exclusive interview with Lucasfilm Artist and figure and diorama customizer, Stephen Hayford! Join the hosts as they also announce the winner of the Rancho Obi-Wan Membership giveaway, speculate about the Rogue One leak, discuss the now infamous Darth Vader auction, and cover the past week’s news in the world of Star Wars action figure collecting! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Stephen Hayford's Life in Plastics Star Wars Gallery Rancho Obi-Wan Donation Page 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 [...]

By |2016-05-20T09:07:39-07:00May 20th, 2016|Categories: The Black Series, Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 10 – Steve Sansweet and the fantastic Rancho Obi-Wan

In this episode of TOY RUN, the hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens chat with Guinness Book World Record Star Wars collector and author Steve Sansweet about his collection, his books, his perspective on recent vintage prices and his museum Rancho Obi-Wan! Also in Episode 10, details on how to win a 2016 Membership Kit to Rancho Obi-Wan are given as is the rundown of the past week’s action figure news and what to look forward to in the Collector Calendar. All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes Rancho Obi-Wan - Spring fundraiser donation page! IncredibleToyBox.com - Check out our sponsor for some of the newest Star Wars and other action figures! Galaxy of Toys [...]

By |2016-05-13T07:40:24-07:00May 13th, 2016|Categories: Toy Run, Vintage|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 9: How Many Rey Figures Were There Really?

In this episode, Criz Bee and Jake talk about Star Wars Day May the 4th, announce the Rey Starkiller Base winner, breakdown the Star Wars action figure count since September 4th, rundown a list of figures Hasbro could still make from The Force Awakens and they discuss Alden Ehrenreich who will play a young Han Solo in the second standalone movie. Add collecting news and the collector’s calendar and you’ve got Episode 9 of 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 Jedibusiness.com - For a complete visual guide of every The Force Awakens figure released to date! IncredibleToyBox.com - Check out our sponsor  for some of the [...]

By |2016-05-06T13:26:59-07:00May 6th, 2016|Categories: The Force Awakens, Toy Run|Tags: |

Happy May The Fourth Be with You Day

Well, fingers-crossed that this Star Wars holiday will be full of luck as there are two places exclusive new Star Wars figures could surface today.  The first may be your local Wal*Mart as reports from last week surfaced that the world's biggest retailer would be offering their three new The Black Series 3 3/4" figures on May 4th.  This wave once again includes Han (Starkiller Base), Princess Leia from TFA and Captain Phasma and of course each one of these figures are fully articulated. The second place to look for new action figures today would be the Disney Parks. For those lucky enough to either be on vacation or live very near the parks, R5-M4 has already begun appearing on ebay and social media. This is [...]

By |2016-05-04T00:43:13-07:00May 4th, 2016|Categories: Disney's Droid Factory, Holiday, The Black Series, Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN Episode 8: This Week in Matt Fox’s Star Wars Figure Collection

In this episode, Criz Bee and Jake invite Matt Fox from the This Week in Star Wars Podcast on to the show for some light conjecture about Hasbro’s plans for Rogue One, reminisce about the onslaught of action figures in the late 2000’s and discuss Matt’s impressive Star Wars action figure tally chart. The hosts also provide details about their first giveaway where one listener will be given a K-Mart exclusive Rey (Starkiller Base) from the 6” Black Series line. Throw in some collecting news and calendar and you’ve got Episode 8 of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast. Special Listener Giveaway - Listen to Episode 8 for details on how to enter! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, [...]

By |2016-04-29T08:43:53-07:00April 29th, 2016|Categories: The Black Series, The Force Awakens, Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 7 – Rumored Rogue One Roundtable with Jason Luttrull

In this episode, Jake and Criz Bee are joined by the Godfather of the Galaxy of Toys Podcasting Network, Jason Luttrull, as they breakdown the latest rumors surrounding the Fall release of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 6” Black Series figures line. In addition, the hosts chat about Vancouver, BC’s Toy Trader toystore, provide the latest in this week’s action figure news and figure releases and do some light speculation about Episode 8 and Rogue One. All this and more in Episode 7 of TOY RUN! All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! For a list of past episodes and guest check out our Galaxy of Toys Podcast page. Show Notes IncredibleToyBox.com - Check out [...]

By |2016-04-22T08:06:33-07:00April 22nd, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, The Black Series, Toy Run|

TOY RUN – Episode 6: Yakking it up with Yakface.com’s Jayson Krebsbach

On this week’s episode Criz Bee and Jake talk about Emerald City Comicon, discuss the Rogue One toy packaging, breakdown the past week’s action figure news and chat with Jayson Krebsbach about the history of Yakface.com, 5POA, Star Wars Rebels and the future of Hasbro’s Star Wars action figure line.    All episodes are available for free download on iTunes, Stitcher, The Zune Network and galaxyoftoys.podbean.com! Show Notes IncredibleToyBox.com - Check out our sponsor  for some of the newest Star Wars and other action figures! Superawesomegeekshow.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Yakface.com, Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube Italian Star Wars 3D action figure subscription service 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 [...]

By |2016-04-15T09:11:36-07:00April 15th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN – Episode 5: Opening Chris Fawcett’s Jedi Toy Box

Join Criz and Jake as they give their reactions to the Rogue One teaser and the Rebels Season 2 finale, provide a mini-review about the upcoming Takodana Encounter set, breakdown the past week’s action figure news and chat with collector and author Chris Fawcett about his Star Wars collection focus and Star Wars Insider column “The Jedi Toy Box”.  All this and more in Episode 5 of 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 Toy Box - Official Facebook page 12Back.com - A site dedicated to Kenner Star Wars toys Hasbro Pulse - For backdrops and details about Hasbro’s SDCC #StarWars #HasbroToyPic Fan Photo Series [...]

By |2016-04-08T21:11:35-07:00April 8th, 2016|Categories: Rogue One, Toy Run|
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