On this action-packed episode of the Smuggler's Galaxy Podcast, we dive into two major topics: an exclusive event report and the current state of Disney Star Wars content.

Join hosts Glen and Jason with special guest, Jordan Ghastly, the ultimate toy hunter and collector! In this keyword-rich episode, we dive deep into the biggest debates and trends shaping the current toy collecting landscape.

Get ready for the ultimate Star Wars collector deep dive and a massive toy hunt!

On this episode of The Smugglers' Galaxy, the crew hits the road for the legendary Ross Con, targeting Ross Dress for Less locations across Atlanta and Charlotte.

The main event: We break down Hasbro's new strategy of reusing HasLab tooling, a practice recently deployed in the G.I. Joe Classified line. We intensely debate the future of Star Wars HasLabs: What previous campaign vehicles (like the Razor Crest or Jabba's Sail Barge) could be retooled for a new product, and what does this mean for the value of your most premium collector items?

We tackle the tough questions from Hasbro veteran Steve Evans' viral poll regarding the alchemy of price vs. detail. Should collectors expect a higher price point for hyper-realistic 6-inch Black Series figures, or is sacrificing detail for current pricing the new norm?

Finally, we analyze the latest, candid statements from George Lucas on the current direction of Disney's Star Wars. We discuss his apparent distance from the franchise and what his comments reveal about the sequel era. Don't miss this crucial debate on collecting, pricing, and the fate of the galaxy far, far away!

On this episode of Smugglers Galaxy, Glen and Jason celebrate their birthdays by sharing their latest collection pickups and experiences during their birthdays, including Glen’s trip in Nashville. Plus, Jason dives into the week's news, including the alarming rumors about Funko's future. The guys also take on two perplexing collector crazes: the popcorn bucket phenomenon and the rise of mashup figures, which Jason just can't seem to wrap his head around!

On this episode of the Smugglers Galaxy Podcast, we cover the latest Star Wars news! Catch all the reveals from MCM London, including new Hasbro Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro Collection figures. Plus, we discuss Star Wars heading to IMAX for its 50th anniversary, the latest rumors about Rogue Squadron potentially shifting to a Disney+ series, and the recent revelations about The Acolyte's mysterious character, The Stranger. All this, and the fever dream that is a pink Ewok!

Get ready, smugglers, because we're discussing the biggest "what if" in the galaxy: The Hunt for Ben Solo. This fully-scripted, Lucasfilm-approved Star Wars movie was blocked by Disney Studios! On this episode of Smugglers' Galaxy, we pull back the curtain on how corporate politics and mega-corporations can kill storytelling and prevent incredible projects from ever seeing the light of day. Was The Hunt for Ben Solo too dark? Too controversial? We discuss the implications.

PLUS:

David Fincher's Star Wars? We speculate why this film didn’t move out of the development phase.

Ross Dress For Less: the Hunt for Sabine Wren’s lightsaber continues.

Scary Movie Scramble: Can you guess the classic horror film after we rename it with a Star Wars title? The twists are strong with this one.

Get ready for an action-packed episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast!

Toy Reveals & Action Figures: We dive deep into the exciting toy news from New York Comic Con (NYCC)! Tune in for our thoughts and opinions on all the latest reveals, including Star Wars Black Series, The Vintage Collection (TVC), and Retro Collection action figures. We break down the must-haves and share our opinions for these upcoming figures.

Tron Talk: Jason gives his initial review of the highly-anticipated movie, Tron: Ares. Plus, we discuss Hasbro's latest crowdfunding project: the Tron HasLab offering inspired by the original film. Is it worth backing?

Pop Culture & Theme Park Experience: Glen is back from Orlando with an update on Epic Universe—six months after its grand opening! Find out what's new and different at this massive theme park. And finally, Jason shares his unique experience at a themed Ghostbusters Pop Bar.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of Star Wars action figures, Disney/Tron, and pop culture collecting.

Star Wars collectors, get ready! On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, host Jason is joined by special guest, David Quinn from the Star Wars Prototype and Production podcast. We discuss latest news affecting the Star Wars collecting community.

Key discussion points include:

Hasbro's $3 price hike on Black Series and The Vintage Collection figures. We analyze how this will impact collectors' budgets and the future of the hobby.

The GI Joe Classified "variant cardback." Could this be a sign of things to come for Star Wars action figure collecting?

A leaked plot for the rumored Star Wars Starfighter game. Is this new story a rehash of old Star Wars stories or a clever retcon of the Disney sequel trilogy? We break down the fan debate and offer our take.

We also have a heartfelt conversation about our favorite things about the Star Wars collecting hobby, Rogue Fun, and so much more!