TOY RUN Episode 51: Figure Talk with Victoria’s Cantina

On TOY RUN this week, the hosts bring listeners an exclusive interview with YouTube action figure reviewer Victoria from Victoria’s Cantina. Additionally, Criz Bee and Jake Stevens debate the possibility of Disney introducing competition for Hasbro in 2020, announce Jake’s panel at Celebration Orlando on the Collectors Stage, drool over fan swag, discuss the latest figure news from the past week and reminisce about the days of fruitful toy runs.  All this plus a panel clip from Emerald City Comic Con and the collector’s calendar in Episode 51. Show Notes Victoria's Cantina On YouTube Star Wars Celebration Orlando Panels (pdf) 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 |2017-03-17T00:34:37-07:00March 17th, 2017|Categories: Star Wars Celebration, Toy Run|

TOY RUN Episode #50 – TOY RUN goes to Emerald City Comicon

On TOY RUN this week, hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens discuss the collecting climate of this year’s Emerald City Comicon. Plus from the con, exclusive clips from friend of the show Gus Lopez’s “A Star Wars Collector’s Journey” panel, the possibility of Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts coming to Disney Stores, and the upcoming return of Hondo Onaka in Star Wars Rebels. Toss in Celebration Orlando news, recent pick-ups and thoughts on the latest Rebels episode all in our first anniversary show! Show Notes Jake and Ryan's Panel - Star Wars Toys: Did They Really Make That! 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 [...]

By |2017-03-10T08:31:26-08:00March 10th, 2017|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 49: Frank D’Iorio from DioramaWorkshop.com

This week on TOY RUN, Frank D’Iorio from DioramaWorkshop.com stops by to share stories about his past experiences of building Hasbro action figure dioramas at Star Wars Celebrations and what he has planned for Celebration Orlando next month. The hosts also share news of the Star Wars Space Club coming to Celebration, post-Toy Fair thoughts, Disney Elite figure news and what is up with the Rogue One BluRay! All this and more in Episode 49 of TOY RUN! Show Notes Your Star Wars Guide to Emerald City Comicon DioramaWorkshop.com DioramaWorkshop.com on Twitter DioramaWorkshop.com on YouTube Hasbro Pulse Instagram Video Of Centerpiece Darth Vader Hasbro Pulse Instagram Video Of Centerpiece Darth Vader (light demonstration) Hasbro Pulse Instagram Video Of Centerpiece Luke Skywalker NiubNiubsUniverse.com (not updated anymore) [...]

By |2017-03-02T23:39:23-08:00March 2nd, 2017|Categories: Toy Run|

TOY RUN – Episode 48: Toy Fair ‘17 Recap Show with Galaxy of Toys

With last week’s Toy Fair now behind us, the cast of the Galaxy of Toys Podcast reassembles to bring you the Hasbro high and low lights from this year’s New York trade show. The hosts, Jake and Criz Bee also check-in with friend of the show Chris Pirillo to learn about his Disney World Star Wars VIP tour and his upcoming Galaxaar - Collectables Bazaar.  Plus Force Friday II, Han Solo’s Newbacca, the Disney Elite hiatus, Emerald City Comicon panels and much much more in Episode 48 of TOY RUN! Show Notes New York Toy Fair Hasbro Press Photos Toy Fair Coverage 2017 The Sandcrawler Podcast Galaxy of Toys Podcast Emerald City Comicon Panel Galaxaar We want to hear from you! If you have questions [...]

By |2017-02-24T00:14:11-08:00February 24th, 2017|Categories: Toy Fair, Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN #47: The State of the Hobby with Yodasnews’ Mark Picirilli

This week Criz Bee and Jake Stevens are joined by Mark Picirilli to discuss the current collecting atmosphere, the 13th Anniversary of Yodasnews.com and thoughts about this year’s New York Toy Fair. The hosts then break down the recent Hasbro press releases and announcements and as always provide the latest Star Wars news and happenings from the past week. Show Notes 40th Anniversary Press Release Celebration Orlando 2017 Exclusive Luke Skywalker 6" Figure Please vote for us here: StarWarsPodcastAwards.com Yodasnews.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 or didn’t like, let us know! You can contact us on [...]

By |2017-02-17T10:58:10-08:00February 17th, 2017|Categories: The 40th Anniversary Collection, Toy Run|

TOY RUN 46 – Figures and Autographs and Stocks! Oh my!

In Episode 46, full-time collectors and hosts Criz Bee and Jake Stevens discuss Hasbro’s earnings for 2016, debate the need for Jyn Erso’s autograph at Star Wars Celebration and report on the latest action figures announced by Hasbro.  Throw in a timewarp back to 2002’s Attack of the Clones toy commercials and the collector’s calendar and you have this week’s edition of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! Show Notes Disney Elite Series Die Cast On J.B. Galaxaar Toy Show Hasbro Press Photos Of Wave 4 Hasbro Stock Report Jake's Finn building Finn, reposted by Finn (John Boyega) Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Guests Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Star Tots Steve Evans' 3rd Anniversary As Hasbro's Design Manager Takara Tomy 3" On DisneyStore.com [...]

By |2017-02-09T22:50:19-08:00February 9th, 2017|Categories: Rogue One, Toy Run|

TOY RUN Episode 44: The 20th Anniversary of the Special Editions!

In this week’s episode, Criz Bee and Jake Stevens celebrate 20 years of the Star Wars Special Editions!  The hosts share their memories of experiencing the rebirth of Star Wars on two different continents while covering each of the action figures that have been released based upon the 1997 re-releases.  Throw in some speculation about the upcoming 40th Anniversary Collection, what the title of Episode VIII really means, UK Toy Fair, a rundown of the week’s news and the collector calendar for Episode 44 of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast.  Show Notes 40th anniversary logo on From-4LomToZuckuss.com Chirrut Imwe on Entertainment Earth Baze Malbus on Entertainment Earth Hero Masher Checklist on From-4LomToZuckuss.com Star Wars Celebration Art Show We want to hear from [...]

By |2017-01-26T23:22:46-08:00January 27th, 2017|Categories: The Power of the Force 2, Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN Episode 43: The ‘Chive Cast’s Stephen B-Wing Danley

This week on TOY RUN, Stephen Danley, co-host of the Star Wars vintage collecting podcast The ‘Chive Cast AKA The Vintage Pod, shares his adventures running Star Wars marathons, collecting B-Wing Pilots and recently appearing on Mark Hamill’s Pop Culture Quest series.  Also Criz Bee and Jake begin planning for Celebration Orlando, discuss what they are finding on store shelves and announce the winner of the Rebels Princess Leia giveaway. This and much more on Episode 43 of TOY RUN: The Star Wars Action Figure Cast!     Show Notes Eric J Berry's Custom AT-TE Galen Erso debut AT-ST Driver With Scout Walker Bootleg Or Factory Error Rey With BB-8 The 'Chive Cast GenesToyz.com Jyn Ersos @ Kmart We want to hear from you! If [...]

By |2017-01-20T10:38:04-08:00January 20th, 2017|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: , |

TOY RUN Episode 42 – The 30th Anniversary of Star Tours

This week on TOY RUN, the hosts and former Disney Cast Members, Criz Bee and Jake Stevens, celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Star Tours attraction by reminiscing about their days at Walt Disney World and taking an in-depth look at the entire range of Star Tours action figures from 1987 until today. In addition, the hosts give away a 3 ¾” Star Wars Rebels Princess Leia action figure sponsored by Genestoyz.com, discuss the recently discovered vintage Kenner prototype Ewok figures and warn against the recent increase in figure swapping. Listen now by subscribing for free on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or Podbean for today! Show Notes EndorExpress.net Acme Archives Direct Funko Pop Vintage-style 3-Pack Jake's Future Duracell AT-ACT Store Display Star Tours Action Figures [...]

By |2017-01-13T12:39:45-08:00January 13th, 2017|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: |

TOY RUN Episode 41: So Long, Princess.

This week on TOY RUN, Criz Bee and Jake remember Carrie Fisher and her numerous Princess Leia action figures that have been released over the past 40 years.  In addition, Jayson Krebsbach from Yakface.com stops by to reflect on collecting Star Wars action figures in 2016.  Together they discuss how Hasbro treated the 3 ¾” and 6” Rogue One and Force Awakens lines.  All this plus the latest in Star Wars action figure news from the last few weeks on Episode 41 of TOY RUN - The Star Wars Action Figure Cast! Show Notes Admiral Thrawn variation on From4-LOMToZuckuss.com 12" Action Figure Hero Series Checklist On From4-LomToZuckuss.com Princess Leia Organa Action Figures Yakface.com We want to hear from you! If you have questions for the [...]

By |2017-01-05T22:37:32-08:00January 5th, 2017|Categories: Toy Run|Tags: , |
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