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GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 32: GENERAL VEERS- THE IMPERIAL AT-AT COMMANDER | STAR WARS VINTAGE TOYSIn Episode 32 of Those Old Fossils, we march back to Hoth to take a deep dive into two vintage Kenner figures: The AT-AT Commander and The Imperial Commander — two toys that many collectors argue are both General Maximilian Veers.
Joining us once again is Martin Woodgate as guest host, bringing his sharp vintage insight back to the mic. We’re also thrilled to welcome back two absolute legends of the collecting community:
Ron Salvatore from the SWCA (Star Wars Collectors Archive), returns offering his expert knowledge and insight on the AT-AT Commander.
Mark Andre...
2026-02-131h 36
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE JOHNNY GOOSE INTERVIEW | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSIn this episode, Dan sits down with Johnny Goose, a Star Wars collector who’s been at it since the mid-1990s and has built an astonishing collection along the way. Johnny’s focus spans five distinct vintage figure runs, anchored by a truly most impressive centrepiece: an extensive lineup of carded Darth Vader figures, alongside a dazzling array of Vader-related items from beyond the toy aisle.
Johnny takes us back to his earliest Star Wars memories as a child in the early 1980s — from seeing a double bill of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back with h...
2026-02-021h 15
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 31: THE AT-AT AND ITS DRIVER | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSThose Old Fossils are back for their first episode of 2026 to talk more vintage Star Wars collectables. In this show we are taking look at the AT-AT driver and his vehicle- the mighty All-Terrain Armoured-Transport.
The full team are joined by AT-AT Driver focus collector Martin Woodgate for the duration of the show and he shares his knowledge and valuable information about the figure through out.
Mark Andrews from Variant Villains also drops in to provide some variant insights on the figure as only he can.
It’s bumper episode fitting for this pair...
2026-01-151h 49
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 29 : THE FORCE AWAKENS TOY SPECIAL | STAR WARS TOYSIn this special episode of The Modern Way, the hosts travel back ten years to the launch of The Force Awakens - not through box office numbers or plot twist, but through the toys that defined a new era of Star Wars fandom.
From midnight Force Friday hauls to shelves packed with Rey, Kylo Ren, BB-8, and Stormtroopers in fresh white armor, this toy special explores how The Force Awakens reignited the magic of collecting for longtime fans and a whole new generation of kids.
A decade later, generation Skywalker asks what those toys meant then...
2025-12-221h 45
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTSTAR WARS EPISODE VII THE FORCE AWAKENS COMMENTARY | STAR WARS TV & FILMIn celebration of the 10th anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this episode of Generation Skywalker cues up the film for a full commentary, where we discuss the story, characters, music, callbacks, and the lasting legacy of the movie that reintroduced Star Wars to a new generation.
Whether you’re watching along with us or just listening for the conversation, this anniversary drop is packed with nostalgia, thoughtful discussion, and a few laughs as we revisit the film that launched the sequel trilogy.
Sync up the movie, press play on the podcast, and celebrate te...
2025-12-162h 25
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE: BEST MOMENTS FROM THE FORCE AWAKENS | STAR WARS TV & FILMThe Generation Committee assembles to kick off a series of shows in December celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens.
In this episode we break down the very best moments from Star Wars: The Force Awaken, for which we are thrilled to welcome back guest host Mark Spriggs.
As always, tensions rise when it’s time to vote… and yes, it’s Jez who causes controversy when the decision doesn’t go his way. (At this point, would it even be Committee if he didn’t?)
Join us for laughs, lively debate, an...
2025-12-0953 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 28 : GIFT, WHAT GIFT? 2025 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GUIDE | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESNeed help buying a Christmas gift for that Star Wars fanatic in your life and don't know what to get? Fear not, Stuart, Jez and Dan return to make your task easier with this festive available gift guide.
The boys look at a host of areas of Star Wars, discussing Hot Toys, Lego, The Vintage Collection, The Retro Collection, The Black Series and a host of other items, whether you're looking for stocking fillers or main gifts, this guide has you covered.
As well as the guide the team also discuss several recent items in m...
2025-11-251h 35
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTSTAR WARS: A READ ALONG STORY“This is the story of Star Wars. You can read along with me in your book. You will know it is time to turn the page when you hear Artoo-Detoo beep like this…”
Jez loved the Rainbow/Buena Vista Star Wars read along stories as a kid. Who didn’t? In this special look back episode, Jez is joined by Dan who has never listened to these before the recording, and Dave Tree who took the lads up on the invitation to record a show but had no idea what he was in for.
This episode is...
2025-11-161h 26
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 29: BOBA FETT PART 2 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSHe’s the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunter — and one of the most iconic action figures ever released. In this episode of Generation Skywalker, we dive jetpack-first into the history, legends and lasting impact of the vintage Star Wars Boba Fett figure.
We kick things off with our review of the latest Echo Base Live, which took place in Redditch on 11/10/2025 — the finds, the atmosphere, and highlights from the UK’s premier vintage collecting event.
Then the hunt begins.
Guest host Mark Andrews from Variant Villains joins the team as we track down all t...
2025-11-072h 07
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 28: BOBA FETT PART 1 | VINTAGE STAR WARSIt’s one of the most talked-about action figures in Star Wars history — the mysterious, mythical rocket-firing Boba Fett.
In the first episode of our three-part deep dive into vintage Boba Fett action figures, Jez has 2 separate interviews with 2 ‘Top Men’ regarding Rocket Firing Fetts, Chris Georgoulias from the Star Wars Collectors Archive and Brian Rachfal, ‘an obtainer of rare antiquities’, and one of the most respected experts in the Rocket Firing Fett world.
Chris brilliantly explains the timeline of the figure from its initial concept through development and testing to its eventual demise. Chris clearly knows...
2025-11-022h 02
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2025: HORRIFIC STAR WARS MOVIE MOMENTSThis Halloween, the Generation Skywalker committee descends into the darker corners of a galaxy far, far away! Join us as we count down the top scariest moments from all 11 live-action Star Wars films — from chilling Sith encounters and creepy creatures, to the unsettling, tragic, and downright horrifying scenes that still give us goosebumps.
Stu, Jez and Dan are joined by special guest Mark Spriggs as we delve into the darker side of Star Wars.
Expect debate, laughter, and maybe a few nightmares as the team ranks the most spine-tingling moments that prove Star Wars isn’t ju...
2025-10-2445 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 25: IG-88 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSGeneration Skywalker is back with another vintage Star Wars figure focus episode, this time it’s the turn of IG-88 in Part 2 of our Bounty Hunter Capture Pod.
Stu, Pete, Jez and Dan discuss the character, the figure, the card back, the large size action figure, the multipacks, beyond the toys items and much more.
Ron Salvatore from the The SWCA is back for another Rebel Alliance briefing and Mark Andrews from The Variant Villains drops in to give us the low-down on the everyone’s favourite mechanical bounty hunter.
2025-08-191h 21
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTA LOOK AT THE ACOLYTE | STAR WARS TV AND FILMThe Acolyte deep dive!!
Like the Acolyte or loathe it, this episode is an honest, full on, sleeves rolled up dive into the Disney+ show which became more divisive to the fan base than The Last Jedi.
For this very special recording, Dan and Jez were joined by long time listener and fan of The Old Republic era Mark Spriggs. Mark was brought onboard to provide extra knowledge of the era and was graciously the balance needed against Dan’s feelings on the series!
In a first for Generation Skywalker, this Disney+ focus show includes mini com...
2025-08-112h 28
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTGENERATION SKYWALKER ON TOUR WITH GALAXY TOURSIn this very special episode of Generation Skywalker, Jez shares with Dan some details of his bucket list experience in Tunisia touring Star Wars filming locations with GALAXY TOURS.
If you’ve dreamed of visiting the Lars Homestead and wondered if you could visit key features of a Galaxy Far Far Away then this is the show for you, Jez provides the inside scoop on how to book a tour, what you get for your money, where he went, what he saw and shares his top tips for anyone thinking about taking the trip.
Davin And...
2025-07-261h 42
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 24: BOSSK | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSGeneration Skywalker makes a long overdue return to vintage Star Wars figure focus episodes. Over the next few months we’ll be releasing a series of shows covering each of the bounty hunters from The Empire Strikes Back and the infamous scene onboard Darth Vader’s Star Destroyer.
To kick off The Bounty Hunter Capture Pod, in this first part we’re hunting all things Bossk. We discuss the character, the figure, the card back, the mail-away offer, the multipacks, beyond the toys items and much, much more.
Ron Salvatore is back for another Rebel Allianc...
2025-07-091h 30
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 23: GET HAMMERED | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSTHOSE OLD FOSSILS EPISODE 23: GET HAMMERED
For a number of years now, we’ve seen a concentration of Star Wars themed auctions around May 4th, as auction houses seek to commoditise on the raised awareness of the franchise around this time of year. 2025 has been no different, and in this episode, we look back at 3 auctions held this year at Oberon, Vectis and C&T auctions.
As well as taking an in depth look at each auction and their personal picks of the 1,500 lots on offer across the 3 auctions, Pete, Jez and Dan also discuss th...
2025-05-151h 40
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTOTAL STAR WARS TOYS: THE PALITOY SAGA BRIAN HICKEYHot off the heels of part 4 of Generation Skywalker’s Guide to Palitoy, we’re back with more Palitoy talk. In this episode Brian Hickey joins us to discuss his latest Kickstarter Project for a new book titled TOTAL STAR WARS TOYS: THE PALITOY SAGA.
Brian shares the scope of what the book will cover, what his approach to it has been it, as well as the challenges and his passion for the project.
He provides insights on research he has been conducting for this book, this includes in-depth interviews with numerous ex-Palitoy employees and coll...
2025-03-101h 06
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS: GUIDE TO PALITOY: PART 4 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSWelcome to the fourth instalment of our series of Those Old Fossils Specials- Generation Skywalker’s Guide to Palitoy, in which we celebrate Palitoy and the Star Wars products they released between 1978 and 1985.
In this, the first of 2 new instalments of the Palitoy guide we move beyond 1985 to discuss the evolution of Palitoy collecting in the U.K.
From humble beginnings in the early 1990’s through to the current day, we discuss the events, the individuals, as well as the advancements in technology over the last 40 years that have led us to the hobby we know a...
2025-03-061h 44
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 22 : PICKING UP THE PIECES | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSThose Old Fossils Episode 22 Vintage Star Wars collecting podcast is now live. Picking up the Pieces!
Massive thanks to Lee Bullock and Mark Daniels for joining Jez, Dan and Peter with hosting duties for this episode. It was wonderful to have these seasoned collectors enrich our discussion. Along with talking about their top purchases over the last 6 months the lads discuss the state of the vintage collecting market in 2024, including tales of how the most recent Echo Live and Farthest From events worked out for everyone.
Dan gives his analysis of Star Wars Tracker provided...
2024-06-232h 26
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS : GUIDE TO PALITOY : PART 3 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSWelcome to the third instalment in our trilogy of Those Old Fossils Specials, in which we celebrate Palitoy and the Star Wars products they released between 1983 and 1985.
Dan returns! Pete returns ! And guest hosts Jon Aves and Dave Tree return! As we continue to move through the eighties and into the era of The Return of the Jedi. Dave opens with an overview of what was happening behind the scenes at Palitoy in 1983, then gives us a breakdown of Palitoy’s mail away offers that year. Then the team works their way through the Star Wars toys Pa...
2024-05-182h 27
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE PHANTOM MENACE COMMENTARY | STAR WARS FILM & TV2024 marks 25 years since the release of The Phantom Menace.
Just in time for May the 4th, Generation Skywalker delivers its commentary episode for this land mark movie, described by Stuart as 'the greatest movie ever made'!
So tee up Disney+ or your DVD player, or even your VHS with Episode One, and join Stuart, Dan and Jez, as they take a walk down memory lane for an irreverent deep dive into the first part of the Prequel Trilogy.
2024-05-032h 29
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS : GUIDE TO PALITOY : PART 2 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSThe best thing that ever happened, is about to happen again!
Welcome to the second in our trilogy of Those Old Fossils specials, where we celebrate Palitoy and the Star Wars products they released between 1980 and 1982.
Dan is back! Pete is back! Craig is back! And guest hosts Jon Aves and Dave Tree are back! As we move into the early eighties and the era of The Empire Strikes Back.
Dave opens, with an overview of what was happening behind the scenes at Palitoy in 1980, then gives us an breakdown of Palitoy’s Bo...
2023-12-072h 31
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS SPECIAL : DARKSIDE ALLIANCE | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSJoin Jez for this very special episode of Those Old Fossils (Vintage Star Wars Collecting), as he interviews Gaz Bond and Tony Kai from the Darkside Alliance – one of the most successful Facebook pages dedicated to selling vintage Star Wars toys and figures.
Jez quizzes Gaz and Tony on how the Darkside Alliance came to be and how they constantly seem to source a never ending supply of vintage goodness, so if you ever wondered how to set up and run a hugely successful selling page this is the episode for you! Gaz and Tony spill the beans...
2023-11-2556 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS : GUIDE TO PALITOY : PART 1 | STAR WARS VINTAGE TOYSWelcome to the first of a planned trilogy of Those Old Fossils specials, where we celebrate Palitoy and the Star Wars products they released in 1978 and 1979.
Join Dan and Pete, along with guest hosts Jon Aves and Dave Tree as we step back in time to the late 1970’s, for a Death Star-sized slice of nostalgia, UK style. Dave sets the scene and helps us understand the landscape of the UK toy industry in 1977 and provides context to the lengths Palitoy had to go to, to convince retailers to stock their Star Wars line ahead of the mo...
2023-11-162h 30
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 24 | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESGet ready for Ahsoka and join the full Generation Skywalker crew for a run down of all the Star Wars exclusives and and announcements from San Diego Comic Con – including a closer look at the new Haslab Ghost crowdfunder, the latest from The Vintage Collection, Black Series and and Retro collections.
We explore the new Geeki Tikis x Shag collaboration, look at fresh Lego sets, discuss the new Artisan Edition Anakin Hot Toy and take a peak at the latest releases from Gentle Giant, Iron Studios and Jazzwares.
And you can find out what Jez th...
2023-08-132h 02
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTRETURN OF THE JEDI COMMENTARY | STAR WARS FILM & TVWhen is it OK to talk all the way though a movie? When it's one of Generation Skywalker's occasional series of commentary shows.
40 years ago we were all enjoying the 'Summer of Jedi', so now's the perfect time to join Dan, Jez, Craig and Pete as they sit and re-watch the film and share their recollections, reactions and behind the scenes trivia in real time.
Where were you in '83? Did the Emperor creep you out? What did you expect to see under Vader's mask? Did you find the Ewoks adorable or annoying?
...
2023-07-182h 25
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 21 : THE END OF THE LINE | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSWhat happens when a popular toy line starts to wane? In this episode we are joined by two collectors with a keen interest in the unique ways vintage figures were packaged for the clearance aisles. Gary Smith (almost certainly owner of the best Palitoy Star Wars collection in the world) joins Jez to discuss his collection of miscards and how these were 'intentional mistakes' to get rid of old stock. And Thorsten Greth pops in to discuss German Power of the Force three-packs and the recent addition of an amazing wild find to his collection.
Jez also...
2023-06-162h 51
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTGENERATION SKYWALKER’S GUIDE TO CELEBRATION EUROPE 2023Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is upon us, and the team at Generation Skywalker are getting very excited.
So excited in fact that they've done a guide to things they wouldn't want to miss, from panels and art to evening entertainment and running in a booth, we've got it covered here.
Listen in, enjoy the show, and we'll see you in London in just a few days.
FREAK OUUUUTTTTT!!!!!
2023-04-041h 54
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCAST#CANTINA : A PRODUCER, A ROCKSTAR AND A STAR WARS NERDGeneration Skywalker brings you a fun and uplifting roundtable.
With #Cantina2 on the horizon as the must-attend event at this year's Star Wars Celebration, Stuart and Jez sit down with Martin Keeler, film director/producer/writer Jed Shepherd and Mark Hamilton from rock band Ash to talk about the event that the three of them are putting together.
We look at the success of the first Cantina in 2016 and some of what to expect this time around, but this roundtable is much more than that, with tales from Mark of playing the wrap party of...
2023-02-071h 58
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 20 : VINTAGE COLLECTING 101 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSAs well as a full review of collecting in 2022 and a look forward into 2023, this packed episode of Those Old Fossils has three exclusives:
The first being a brilliant real-time talk through the fascinating Toltoys auction which took place in New Zealand, thanks to David Phillips. Then we have Peter interviewing Chuck Lang regarding the imminent Morphy auction and finally we give one more exclusive which is so hot we won't even write it here!
The perfect vintage collecting episode to listen to before the Morphy auction, on your way to Echo Live or simply...
2023-01-312h 48
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE 100th SHOWThe 100th edition of Generation Skywalker and do we have an absolute epic show to bring you.
Leaning on our slogan, 'All eras. All passions. All Star Wars', Generation Skywalker has reached out to the furthest corners of the galaxy to bring you 100 stories from 100 Star Wars fans, from all areas of Star Wars. Cosplayers to toy collectors. Authors to childhood memories. Every tale has its own charm and needs to be heard, and we're delighted to be able to give these stories that platform.
It's our longest show to date, and can't imagine that...
2023-01-274h 38
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 22 | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESThe new year is upon us, but first it’s time to put 2022 to bed with a look back at the best and worst of the key Star Wars toylines from the last 12 months.
Join Stu, Dan, Jez, Craig and new boy, Pete, as they run down their hits and misses from The Vintage Collection, Black Series, Hot Toys and Lego and discuss where they’re at in their own modern collecting journeys.
For Stu, it's been a busy year picking up bargains and being unable to resist the lure of new Hot Toy releases – Dan’s...
2023-01-211h 43
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE : ORIGINAL TRILOGY PUT-DOWNS | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESPut-downs, clap-backs and witty retorts… the original trilogy is full of them, and the Generation Skywalker Committee has reconvened to determine the most cutting lines and sharpest deliveries in a show packed full of Star Wars sass from classic characters and one line wonders.
Listen to Stu, Jez, Dan and special guest Ian Trussler debate the long list here, or head straight to the video on YouTube or TikTok to watch our final Top 10.
Laugh it up, Fuzzballs.
2023-01-0337 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTGEEKI TIKIS CHRISTMAS PARTY | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESIt's the Generation Skywalker Christmas party, and you're invited to join us as we drink cocktails and talk Tiki with Beeline Creative CEO and Geeki Tikis Big Kahuna – Brandon Giraldez.
So grab yourself a ceramic mug inspired by the romance and glamour of the South Sea Islands, mix up your favourite tipple and pull up a chair as we hear how Brandon's love for Tiki and pop culture has led to one of the most creative and stylish product partnerships in Lucasfilm's portfolio.
It's a lively and engaging four-way chat that gives some fascinating insights in...
2022-12-221h 27
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 21 | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESCatch-up on all things modern, as the team review the pick of the latest releases from our favourite Star Wars brands.
We’ve got toys from Hasbro, Jazzwares, ShopDisney and Hot Toys – models and statues from Kotobukiya, Gentle Giant, Iron Studios, Funko and Regal Robot – all kinds of great new Star Wars product by everyone from Geeki Tikis to Columbia – plus, this month our small business spotlight lands on Crystal Art Buddies and Nerdmatters.
So, if you want the lowdown on the latest Grogu snowglobes, Clone Wars parkas and original trilogy Christmas tree ornaments, you’re in the ri...
2022-12-201h 32
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 19 : PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA : PART 2 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSHello what have we here?
You're in for another treat, the Generation Skywalker crew have just dropped the second part of the Princess Leia Special, 'Those Old Fossils Episode 19 : Princess Leia Part 2'.
That's right, two Vintage Star Wars collecting podcast episodes in the same week (2 x 2 hr. shows, rather than a mammoth 4hr show)!
Hot on the heels of Episode 18 we bring you even more Leia Organa magic and a large sprinkling of Leia Bespin and Leia Endor.
The show jumps straight in with another brilliant interview with the ever...
2022-12-082h 05
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE : LIGHTSABER DUELS | STAR WARS FILM & TVLightsaber fights are a unique highlight of any Star Wars story and over the last 45 years we have seen showdowns between every light and darkside heavyweight across movies, animated shows and, more recently live action TV.
In this show, the Generation Skywalker Committee has gathered, along with special guest Ian Trussler, to determine the all-time Top 10 duels.
Looking at battles from the original trilogy, prequels, sequels and TV shows, we cast our net wide for worthy combatants before voting to decide the final 10.
Did your favourites make the list?
Delve into...
2022-11-2854 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTLETRASET STATIONERY ORIGINAL ARTWORK DISCOVERY | VINTAGE STAR WARS COLLECTABLESIf ever there were Star Wars items Craig and Mark dreamed of turning up, it would be these.
Join them for this special one-off sofa chat as they discuss the pre-production find of their lives – from stumbling on an auction listing that seemed too good to be true and building a war chest, to some tense phone bidding and ultimately taking delivery of some of the most amazing original Star Wars artwork of the vintage era.
It's a candid conversation that explores how connected they are to these items on more levels than just childhood nos...
2022-10-2447 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 17 : THE EMPEROR, HIS DIGNITARY AND HIS ROYAL GUARD | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSThose Old Fossils in back with another absolutely stellar episode, packed with nothing but pure vintage goodness.
Thanks to the knowledge and help of Daryl Whitlow, Chris Moorehead, Ron Salvatore, Mark Andrews, Mark Baker, Jamie Acott and Will Mellish, the Generation Skywalker boys take a deep dive on the Emperor, his Dignitary and his Royal Guard.
Ron journeys into the realm of the 'Bald Emperor' prototype and throne room options whilst also declaring his disdain for any name other than 'The Emperor', don't call him Palpatine and don't even dream of saying Sheev!
...
2022-10-192h 47
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 20 | STAR WARS FILM & TVIt’s time to hang out, chat modern Star Wars, and let Stu, Dan and Craig be your guides through all the hottest news and announcements from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Lego, Regal Robot, Gentle Giant and many more.
We discuss the latest developments at Hasbro Pulse and what that might mean to independent retailers, catch up with the highlights from D23 and Hasbro Pulse Con and have a little reminisce about Toys R Us, in light of their recent online relaunch in the UK.
Things take festive turn with a look at some of the best Star Wars holiday offerings for...
2022-10-142h 18
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE : ON-SCREEN DUOS | STAR WARS FILM & TVJoin Stu, Craig, Jez and guests Marc Hockley and Peter Lee as they discuss the best on-screen, one-to-one relationships in the Star Wars galaxy.
In this new format show, you can watch the Top 10 on YouTube and TikTok, but here on the full podcast you can hear us discuss Star Wars duos in a committee!
Find out which pairings were considered and rejected, who's arguments swung the voting and hear Jez make his passionate case for Frog Lady and her husband.
Do you agree with our choices?
Who would you have...
2022-09-281h 02
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 16 : DARTH VADER WITH BILL McBRIDE | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSBill McBride is universally recognised as THE Darth Vader collector. The lifelong Star Wars fan holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Darth Vader Collection in the World’.
Generation Skywalker were delighted to have Bill join the team for this month's extra special deep dive into the Dark Lord of the Sith.
We would be honoured if you’d join us and listen to the probing questions on all aspects of Bill's life as a Star Wars fan and a variety of his collecting highlights.
Bill shares some incredible collecting stories and covers...
2022-09-182h 49
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 19 | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESBeginning with a peek at what contemporary Star Wars collectibles the team has been buying, this episode of our Modern collecting roundtable show takes a look at what happened when Generation Skywalker attended the recent London Film and Comic Con as part of the Star Wars Zone, as well as exploring the supply, quality, packaging and price issues that are angering parts of the Hasbro collecting community.
And of course we run through all the fresh releases from The Vintage Collection, Black Series, Hot Toys, Lego, Funko and beyond.
Where will Dan find the room...
2022-08-252h 09
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS SPECIAL : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
This is the yard sale find of dreams. Join Jez as he interviews lifelong fan and collector Paul Jason who has recently managed to get himself an incredible find of vintage Star Wars.
Paul’s find gives everyone ‘A New Hope’ that the vintage we crave is still out there to be found.
(Also available as an enhanced podcast on the Generation Skywalker YouTube channel.)
2022-08-1829 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTA LOOK AT OBI-WAN KENOBI | STAR WARS FILM & TVRe-live the highs and lows of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with the Generation Skywalker team as we sit down to discuss the entire six-part story in one, in-depth, spoiler-filled show.
We leave no force-lifted stone unturned as we get into the themes, fan controversies and Easter eggs, and breakdown what individual elements really shone and what left some of us cold.
Cross referencing IMDB ratings with our own social media polls, there’s a general consensus, but not everyone on the team sees things the same way.
It was awesome to see Anakin and...
2022-08-112h 27
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 14: OBI-WAN KENOBI, ANAKIN SKYWALKER, DENGAR, KLAATU | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSThose Old Fossils – our vintage collecting show – is here with the first of our Four Figure Focuses.
This month an incredible nine members of the global Star Wars community join Jez, Stu, Dan and Marc Hockley as they delve into: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dengar, Anakin Skywalker and everyone’s favourite peg warmer Klaatu.
Matt George drops in for a brilliant interview on his beloved Ben Kenobi, giving some incredible insights to pre-production collecting. Jez discovers a brilliant Facebook Group dedicated to Klaatu (The Klaatorium – Star Wars Klaatu and Skiff Guard Memorial & Cocktail Lounge) and interviews three of its m...
2022-07-072h 58
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 18 | STAR WARS FILM & TVWe’re back for our regular round-up of modern Star Wars toys and collectibles. And this time we have a special guest.
Toy shop owner, event organiser and all-round fan ambassador, Dave Tree joins Dan and Jez to look at the new releases, as well as offering up some fascinating insights into the workings of Hasbro and the toy industry in general.
This episode covers all the latest from our favourite licences and a few that have the team scratching their heads. What do we think to Haslab’s Reva Lightsaber project? How many retro prot...
2022-07-032h 12
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTSTAR WARS CELEBRATION : A CELEBRATION & SWCA 2022 REVISTEDFresh from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, Craig sits with Stu, Mark and Jez to discuss our collective experiences of past Celebrations and highlights of the one just gone.
Themed around the latest output from Disney, vintage and modern collectibles, social events and swag – it's a jam-packed show that takes in the key live panels, The Mandalorian Experience exhibition, Collecting Track, the Generation Skywalker-sponsored Hop Wars craft beer event and all the action from the show floor and beyond.
What was the first post-pandemic Celebrations actually like? What new Star Wars playing cards do Theory 11 have up...
2022-06-281h 48
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE JON AVES INTERVIEW | STAR WARS VINTAGE TOYS
Generation Skywalker is all about passion, and fans and collectors don’t come more driven than our latest guest – Jon Aves.
In this interview, Jon takes us through some of his memorable Star Wars experiences, from trekking across the desert visiting the film sets of Tunisia, to meeting cast and crew to collect autographs on a very special quad poster in an incredibly short space of time.
But it's his stand-out Palitoy collection that really deserves your attention.
Quality like this doesn’t come without a huge amount of discipline, patience and tenacity, so sit back and marv...
2022-06-261h 29
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTATTACK OF THE CLONES MONTH : EPILOGUE | STAR WARS FILM & TVAfter spending 31 days looking at a whole variety of topics in relation to Attack of the Clones, the Generation Skywalker boys reassemble one last time for Anniversary month to discuss what they've learnt, what they've learnt to love and what they've learnt to tolerate.
Have their feelings for Attack of the Clones changed? You'll be surprised!
Enjoy the show.
2022-05-3144 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE COMMITTEE : TOP 10 MOMENTS FROM ATTACK OF THE CLONES | STAR WARS FILM & TVThe Committee is a new style show format from Generation Skywalker.
Each Committee Show will have a topic, a Top 10 countdown and the discussion that led to the order and what was included in that countdown to begin with.
In this pilot show, Craig, Jez and Stuart debate the most memorable moments from Attack of the Clones, with some very differing views.
The Top 10 highlights that the Generation Skywalker boys like their Star Wars dark.
Don't agree with the countdown? Head over to the We Are Generation Skywalker Facebook page and j...
2022-05-2958 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE SOUNDS OF ATTACK OF THE CLONES | STAR WARS FILM & TVGeorge Lucas and Skywalker Sound live by the rule ‘sound is half the picture’.
Join us as we look, well… listen to the wonderful work of Ben Burtt, Matt Wood and the masters at Skywalker Sound for a show that takes you deep into the incredible sounds of the Attack of the Clones.
Discover how dolphins, vintage aircraft and mating penguins all played their part in creating the soundscape of the galaxy, as Jez leads an exploration that will change your perception of the movie forever.
2022-05-181h 51
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTATTACK OF THE CLONES : ACROSS THE STARS AND BACK | STAR WARS FILM & TVStar Wars : Episode II : Attack of the Clones premiered 20 years ago today.
We have been celebrating all month, but as an extra special treat we've curated and assembled a collection of behind the scenes clips, archive news and TV footage into one mega tribute to a chapter in the Skywalker story that has sat too long in the shadow of more revered movies.
Come with us back to 2002 for a journey across the stars.
And back.
2022-05-161h 47
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE ART OF ATTACK OF THE CLONES | STAR WARS FILM & TV
In 1977 a Star Destroyer flew over our heads and the Hildebrandt brothers turned in an mesmerising poster to promote a new space fantasy movie. Star Wars has continued to push the limits of visual artistry on and off screen ever since.
And Attack of the Clones was no exception.
Stu, Jez and Craig go deep on this one, as they explore the marketing campaign – from the teaser poster and Drew Struzan's stunning artwork, to the unusual strategy and some of the clever tactics employed to encourage people around the world into cinemas.
The team also look at the concept work of Dou...
2022-05-121h 38
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MATTHEW SCHOENFELDER INTERVIEW | STAR WARS FILM & TVEpisode II? A missed opportunity to be brilliant?
Not for Prequel and Attack of the Clones superfan Matthew Schoenfelder.
Matthew joins Stuart to discuss why this film works for him and why he feels the need to defend the prequels on social media at every given opportunity.
It's a refreshing discussion with a fan who sees the positives in ALL Star Wars, even if it's sometimes flawed.
2022-05-0948 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTATTACK OF THE CLONES COMMENTARY | STAR WARS FILM & TVJoin Stu, Jez, Craig and Dan for a big watch-along as we start to get into our special month of Attack of the Clones shows.
As longtime fans who are heavily invested in Star Wars, what exactly does everyone think to this film? Which bits work and which bits don’t? And what tidbits of info have stayed lodged in our brains all these years?
Consider this your formal invitation to hang out with the boys for 2 hours and 25 minutes as they candidly air their views in real time.
2022-05-022h 25
How Star Wars Is It? - Not Really a Star Wars PodcastEp 166: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaThis week we’re covering the latest Star Wars video game and the latest Lego video game, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Considering it contains all of the Star Wars movies in Lego form, this one gets a pretty high rating folks! We also play a classic real or fake involving Lego minifigures and discuss the frustrations of the glitches that have been present since launch. But overall, it’s a great game! It’s fun! And very Star Wars.
You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms. You can also fol...
2022-05-021h 03
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTATTACK OF THE CLONES MONTH : PROLOGUE | STAR WARS FILM & TVMay 2002 saw the release of the second chapter in the Skywalker saga, and Episode II : Attack of the Clones instantly rocketed to the bottom of a lot of fans’ lists of their favourite five Star Wars movies.
Its detractors are often quick to point at the bad dialogue, wooden acting and poor cgi, so why would Generation Skywalker dedicate a whole month to exploring a film most people are lukewarm about at best?
Because we we are convinced there’s more too it – things we’ve maybe missed and elements that certainly deserve closer examination with the...
2022-05-0147 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 16 | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESOur modern collecting shows are always crammed with news and reviews of the latest Star Wars collectible releases – and this one is no exception.
We have all the latest on Hasbro’s Star Wars licence renewal, a watch of the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, a look at how recent TV shows are affecting the prices of older toys, thoughts on our freshly landed Razor Crests and of course, a run down of what’s new from Hasbro, Lego, Sideshow and all the other things we like to chat about.
So join us to hear Mark get nerdy ov...
2022-04-231h 33
Force Ghost ConversationsForce Ghost Conversations #21: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Play and TalkWelcome to this episode of Force Ghost Conversations. This week, our host celebrates the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga by doing a little play and talk. Please be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen. If you want to continue the conversation, please follow us at the following websites:
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2022-04-1032 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTA LOOK AT THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT : SEASON 1 | STAR WARS FILM & TVNow that the dust, sand and spice has settled, the Generation Skywalker syndicate takes an in-depth, spoilery look at all seven episodes of the recent The Book of Boba Fett TV series.
We chart the highs and lows, shine a light on the main references to the wider Star Wars saga and painstakingly try to capture the bulk of the nods the show constantly makes to other classic movies.
With the benefit of few week’s distance and repeated viewings, the team also bring their personal stand-out moments to the table, as well as their ow...
2022-03-022h 06
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE LEE WARD INTERVIEW | STAR WARS TOYS & COLLECTABLESLee Ward is a collector and independent retailer of Hot Toys. On this show he sits down with Dan to discuss his Star Wars collecting journey, from seeing The Empire Strikes Back in a Weybridge cinema in the early eighties, through to performing Instagram Hot Toys unboxings with comedian Keith Lemon.
He discusses the genesis of his store The Good, The Bad and The Robots and how Paddy McGuinness, as well as many other celebrities came to be his customers.
As well as selling Hot Toys, he collects furiously and admins several Hot Toy groups...
2022-02-0437 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 15 : 2021 REVIEW | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
To kick off this year's run of Modern Way episodes, we are looking back at 2021 and forward to 2022.
Dan tots up all the figure releases from The Vintage Collection, Black Series and Hot Toys, before guiding us through what else has been announced in recent weeks, whilst the team are on hand to offer up their top picks from the whole bunch.
And of course, we wouldn't be doing our job if we didn't examine the failure of the Haslab Rancor project. What went wrong? What could have been done better? Wh...
2022-01-111h 50
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTGIFT? WHAT GIFT? : 2021 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GUIDE | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLESBuying Christmas gifts for the Star Wars fan in your life gets harder each year, so here's the team to help make the task easier this festive season.
Breaking the guide down into four age ranges – Pre-School (up to 5), Primary (6-11), Teenage/Secondary (11-17) and Adult (17+) we are offering up give three main gift ideas (over £25), three stocking fillers (under £25) and a left field item, whilst also revealing the best places to purchase things and the current price you'd expect to pay.
Although the team do get a litte distracted with a nostalgia trip over vide...
2021-12-031h 28
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 11 | STAR WARS VINTAGE TOYS
This episode of Those Old Fossils takes some deep dives into specific topics – Grant looks at focus collecting, with reference to his own TIE Fighter Pilot focus, Jez explores the vintage Droid Factories and their legacy, Craig's new blog has made him very nerdy about Look-In magazines, and Mark runs through the evolution of Star Wars Palitoy ads of the 70s and 80s.
It’s a packed show that also takes time to discuss Mark’s recent appearance on Toyshop On Tour, Jez raises the confusing issue of historical toy line classification and we have a little lo...
2021-11-202h 19
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTBOOK MONTH 2021 : EPILOGUE | STAR WARS BOOKS
Join Stu, Craig and Jez as they look back on all the highlights of Book Month 2021, which this year featured Becca Benjamin, Brian Cameron, Mark Mulcaster and Stephane Faucourt.
Has a month of shows focused on Star Wars literature influenced the team? What has Stu been buying? What has Jez got on his reading list? Just how much sex and violence is portrayed on Craig’s new Shadows of the Empire trading cards?
The answers are all here, plus there’s a blow-by-blow recap of our Eulogising Legends knockout competition, exploring which Leg...
2021-10-311h 16
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 14 : THE TOYS OF THE EXPANDED UNIVERSE | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
This edition of The Modern Way celebrates the crossover of modern Star Wars toys and literature.
The boys get together to count down a top ten of figures inspired by the books and comics from the Star Wars galaxy, including a nostalgic look back at the Shadows of the Empire line from the 90s.
From Mouse and Princess Leia in her areobics wear, to the heavy metal stylings of Nom Anor, it's a fun look at some of the more obscure toys from the modern era. Join in and see exactly whic...
2021-10-131h 07
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE STEPHANE FAUCOURT INTERVIEW | STAR WARS BOOKS
Stephane joins Generation Skywalker during Book Month to discuss his stunningly beautiful new book, 'The Legendary Advertisements 1978-1985' which looks at Star Wars advertisements during the vintage era, and covers everything from toys through to Milky Way chocolate bars.
Stephane gives us an insight into where the idea from the book came from, through to its completion and we also also discuss his previous books and working relationship with co-author Yann Leroux.
2021-10-101h 04
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE BECCA BENJAMIN INTERVIEW | STAR WARS BOOKS
Stuart and Jez chat with Becca Benjamin – host of 'Tarkin's Top Shelf' and 'Kanata's Castle' podcasts.
Becca is one of the busiest people in the community – whether it's podcasting, writing reviews, penning articles or titling artwork, Becca has always got a project on the go.
Her passion for Star Wars and especially the books and literature really comes across in this interview as we discuss her background and the areas that inspire her the most.
2021-10-031h 13
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTBOOK MONTH 2021 : PROLOGUE | STAR WARS BOOKS
Book Month is back! And here's your primer for the next few weeks of shows, videos and blog posts. Join Stu, Jez, Dan and Craig for a quick look back on what went down last year and a run down of what's in store for October.
To get us in the mood, the team discuss what they have been reading over the past year, each bring one of their all-time favourite Star Wars books to the table and Craig launches our new Legends Expanded Universe knock-out competition.
The autumn is here and...
2021-10-011h 05
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 13 | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
The Modern Way is back with a round up of new products that reads like a 'who's who' of contemporary Star Wars licence holders – Hasbro, Hot Toys, Lego, Funko, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, GeekiTikis, Regal Robot and even a joyful look at Dr Squatch soaps.
We also discuss Haslab, with a look at their previous efforts, whilst breaking down their latest Star Wars offering. Fair to say, that the Rancor doesn't quite get the loving from the Generation Skywalker team that the Razor Crest got on its announcement. And seeing as we are all such experts, we...
2021-09-232h 18
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 10 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
Those Old Fossils returns to Generation Skywalker with all things vintage – no gimmicks, no games – just straight into the good stuff.
The team cover the return of 'Echo Base Live', after 22 months with no events or conventions. And what an event it turned out to be!
Jez brings up two areas of collecting to discuss, thanks to two recent purchases, as we examine both four-packs and Tsukuda M.O.C.s – and that's just for starters – the crew also look at the recent Vectis auction and why the Palitoy 45a Power Droid was so de...
2021-09-072h 26
Star BoresStar Bores - Ep 63 - Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Mando S3 Rumours, Thandiwe Newton Solo TalkPeter, Jason and Kat break down all of the latest coming and goings in a galaxy far far away. Talking points include Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga game trailer, The Mandalorian season 3 rumours, Thandiwe Newton’s latest comments on Val’s fate in Solo A Star Wars Story and Hasbro / HasLab’s next crowdfunded figure - The Rancor!
2021-08-281h 15
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTRETRACING TRAILERS : PART 2 : THE PREQUEL TRILOGY | STAR WARS FILM & TV
If there was a shortcut to a Star Wars master's degree, this episode could be the primary dissertation and a really enlightening and enjoyable one at that.
Take your seats with the Generation Skywalker crew as they conduct a deep dive analysis of the Prequel trailers from the very first teaser for The Phantom Menace, to the hidden ‘mystery’ trailer for Attack Of The Clones and the arguably show-all spoiler trailer for Revenge Of The Sith.
Add in a selection of fan-made trailers and you have the full set. Jez is joined b...
2021-08-232h 37
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTCOME, LET ME GET YOU SOMETHING : STAR WARS BEER : ROUND 2
It's time for another beer show, and our drinks expert Kimberley is back from the bar with another round for us all to try.
Featuring Star Wars-themed beers from S43, Full Circle, Fallen Acorn, Northern Monk, J Wakefield and new offerings from Brew York and Original Stormtrooper Beer, there’s plenty for the team to sniff, taste and appraise as they collectively discuss the Mos Eisley Cantina and its various appearances in toys and other media through the years.
It's a big old Generation Skywalker extended family get together, with the regula...
2021-08-051h 49
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTRETRACING TRAILERS : PART 1 : THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY | STAR WARS FILM & TVJez guides the team through a look-back at the cinema trailers of the Original Trilogy, in the first of a three-part series exploring how the promotion of the Star Wars saga has changed through the years.
From the cheese fests of the 70s, through to the current trailers on Disney+ – we start our journey with a palette-cleansing sample of big movie trailers from 1977, before moving on to the very first Star Wars teaser.
Join us as we discuss how the art of the trailer has grown from editing a few clips with so...
2021-06-141h 53
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 12 | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
From Mandalorian pinball machines to Aztec-inspired Bobas – as Star Wars merch continues to come thick and fast, we explore all the latest announcements from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Funko and many more – including a special peek at what went down on the GeekiTikis May the 4th Livestream.
The team discuss what they’ve been buying and offer up some in-hand reviews of the Mando Retro Collection and the Tantive IV corridor, we take a look back at the Gentle Giant jumbo vintage figures and give a shout out to Misao Soaps & Candles – the independent makers we are champ...
2021-05-292h 23
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 9 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
Join Stuart, Mark, Craig and guest host Marc Hockley for a packed vintage show.
The boys celebrate the life of John Kellerman and look at the impact his book 'Star Wars Vintage Action Figures' had on our hobby. We also review some of the choice lots from the David Prowse Estate Auction taking place on May 4th.
The team share some collecting stories, one of which features the unique perspective of Ali Martin, whose chance discovery of a rare Helix item led him into the world of high-end vintage collectibles.
2021-05-032h 49
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 11 | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
Stuart, Dan, Grant and Jez settle in for this month's 'The Modern Way’.
As usual, there are lots of new announcements, so join us for closer looks at the new Black Series comic-inspired figures, The Vintage Collection, Lego and the latest GeekiTikis rumours, as well as a big old love-fest for the new Hot Toys releases of Boba Fett and Bo Katan.
Since the last show, Gina Carano has been fired from her role in The Mandalorian, so we take stock of the latest prices of Cara Dune merchandise, explore the Hasb...
2021-04-062h 27
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE 11 YEAR OLD VINTAGE COLLECTOR INTERVIEW | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
As older collectors, we sometimes wonder where the next generation of vintage obsessives will come from.
Meet 11 year old Seth and hear how a chance encounter with a Rebel Commando in an old toy box set him and his dad, Richard, on a path to complete a loose run.
It's been an online, locked-down journey of discovery for Seth and is proving an enjoyable nostalgia trip for Rich too. Though, with both of them being brand new to the hobby, there have been the inevitable mis-steps along the way.
I...
2021-03-2547 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 9 : 2020 REVIEW | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
It's the final show of 2020 and what better way to end the year than to review all the highs and lows from the world of modern Star Wars collecting.
Stuart, Craig, Grant and Daniel take us through the 2020 releases for The Black Series, The Vintage Collection, Hot Toys, Lego and much more besides – but were our hits and misses the same as yours?
Join us to close out this dreadful year and welcome in a new one full of hope (and toys!)
2020-12-311h 34
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 7 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
Grant, Mark, Craig and Stuart settle down to discuss vintage Star Wars with a focus on the state of the hobby at the end of a horrendous 2020.
With the pandemic hitting hard, unemployment on the rise and uncertainty around when all this will end, the team admit that they all thought the hobby would take a battering over the year, but with prices spiralling out of control, how wrong they were.
The boys look back at some of the stand-out auctions from 2020 – from C&T Auctions early lockdown Palitoy-heavy sale, through to t...
2020-12-221h 57
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL ’SPECIAL’ | STAR WARS FILM & TV
"It makes us smile, but only because we are laughing at the utter horror. We laugh to avoid the pain." – Mark Beall
"Words have not been invented to describe how bad it is." – Alex Carter
We could go on, but is The Star Wars Holiday Special really as bad as its reputation? Jez, Craig and Stuart to try to answer that question as they look into variety shows of the time, the plot, the music, the cast, crew and much more.
The boys also draw up their own Holi...
2020-12-131h 43
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 8 | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
Continuing our run of shows for the festive season, Generation Skywalker brings you the latest edition of 'The Modern Way'.
Once again the team covers all the latest announcements, as we see yet more reveals for the Black Series and Vintage Collection lines – though the majority of this month's love is directed at the Hot Toys Tusken Raider and the four new Episode One Tiki Mugs.
Keeping with a seasonal theme, we delve into the world of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and discuss our favourite ever Christmas related figures, along with a look...
2020-12-101h 46
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTCOME, LET ME GET YOU SOMETHING : STAR WARS BEER : THE FIRST ROUND
Beer and Star Wars – they are more connected than you might think. Welcome to the first ever Generation Skywalker Beer Show.
Stuart, Craig, Jez, Dan and Mark are joined by beer expert Kimberley Owen, who takes us through a tasting of five Star Wars themed beers from Moor Beer, Tiny Rebel, Brew York and Original Stormtrooper breweries. She really knows her stuff and takes the boys out of their comfort zones, as she teaches them how to appreciate what they are drinking. We learned a lot, you might too.
Between drinks, Crai...
2020-12-062h 30
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTGIFT? WHAT GIFT? : 2020 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GUIDE | STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES
Need help with what to buy the Star Wars fan in your life? Generation Skywalker kicks off its festive schedule with this helpful guide for parents and partners.
Breaking things down into to five age ranges - Pre-school (up to 5), Primary (6-10), Teenage/Secondary (11-16) and Adult (17+) – Stuart, Craig, Dan and Mark give you suggestions of items that are readily available this Christmas, plus where you can purchase them and what you can expect to pay.
From this year's hottest toys, to creative gifts sourced from small, independent businesses – there really is something for e...
2020-12-011h 26
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 7 | STAR WARS TOYS
Hover Pram. That's the word of the month on this Modern Way.
Stuart, Craig, Mark and Dan are joined by founding Generation Skywalker member Grant Criddle, as he is welcomed back to hosting duties.
It's a Mandalorian and Phantom Menace feast this month, as the team look at the latest update on the Haslab Razor Crest, the Mandalorian Retro Collection line and many other announcements.
The team also celebrate The Phantom Menace trailer – released 22 years ago this month – with a trip down memory lane to discuss all the hype...
2020-11-142h 03
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO | STAR WARS VINTAGE TOYSOur 2020 Halloween Special takes a break from the usual format, with a look at an element of Star Wars that always puts Craig in mind of the famous HG Wells book (and subsequent movies adaptations) ‘The Island of Doctor Moreau’.
Written in 1896, it's very early science fiction horror story telling the tale of a man trapped on the island home of a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings by experimenting on humans and animals.
But how does all that relate to Star Wars? We are thinking, of course, of George Lucas’...
2020-10-311h 18
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTBOOK MONTH 2020 : EPILOGUE | STAR WARS BOOKSAs a busy book month for the Generation Skywalker team draws to a close, the lads get together to discuss their highlights from an action packed month. They delve into their favourite moments and shows, whilst revealing that it has whet all their appetites as their love of the books is reignited.
Craig also takes us through the 'confronting covers' competition which has been running over our social media during the entire month of September, revealing the winning book art. We also hear why each member made the choices they made, and the winner of our big b...
2020-09-3048 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE STEPHEN J SANSWEET INTERVIEW | STAR WARS BOOKS
Extra special guest, Stephen J Sansweet, joins Stuart and Dan to delve into the many books he has written.
Head of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm for 15 years, Stephen was author or co-author of 18 books, 16 of which were Star Wars books.
From Concept To Screen To Collectible was the catalyst book for the Star Wars collecting hobby and impacted everyone who purchased it back in 1992. Since then, he has released action figure guides, poster books, encyclopedias, vaults, price guides, scrapbooks and quote books. And take it from us, every one of them is...
2020-09-1458 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTMY EXPANDED UNIVERSE : RICHARD HUTCHINSON | STAR WARS BOOKS
Joining Craig and Stuart as part of Generation Skywalker's book month, is Star Wars fanatic, blogger and podcaster Richard Hutchinson.
Rich is a huge Expanded Universe fan and chooses his five favourite EU books and why they mean the most to him, as well as explaining why he is so invested in the literature of Star Wars.
The chat covers a wide cross section of novels and is ideal for anyone looking to dip their toe in Star Wars Legends, as well as those wanting to revisit these stories.
2020-09-0855 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE THRAWN TRILOGY | STAR WARS BOOKS
It's five years after Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights.
In 1991, Star Wars burst back into fans' lives with the release of the Timothy Zahn novel, Heir To The Empire, which began the start of a trilogy of books, affectionately known as 'T...
2020-09-051h 05
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTBOOK MONTH 2020 : PROLOGUE | STAR WARS BOOKS
We invite you to embrace the written word this September, as we bring you Generation Skywalker's 'book month'.
On this prologue show Jez, Craig, Dan and Stuart introduce what's to come and how we plan to celebrate the vast array of books in the Star Wars universe. And to kick off a busy month of podcasting, each host has brought in their favourite book to discuss with the rest of the class.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin...
2020-09-0149 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE MODERN WAY 4 | STAR WARS TOYS
There were some real 'hits' and 'misses' discussed in this month's modern roundtable.
Though one thing that's unanimously loved is Geeki Tiki, as Craig takes us through the history of tiki and how we ended up with Star Wars themed tiki mugs and other apparel. It's loved so much there's even a live purchase during the topic.
Though the love doesn't quite extend to the new Vintage Collection Carbon Freezing Chamber, which leaves everyone cold!
We also take a look at the Hyper Real figures and Han Bes...
2020-08-061h 57
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 4 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
With top runner Stephen Savory, guest starring in this bumper episode, the team cover a lot of ground in the latest vintage roundtable.
Up for discussion this month are pack-in toy catalogues and paperwork – including a look at Yehuda Kleinman's excellent write-up on the SWCA and a debate around whether a boxed toy is complete without the papery bits?
The team also discuss the aftermath of Toy Toni and Baggiegate and what effect such scandals have on the market.
Repro peddlers 'The Fans Strike Back' are also put under the m...
2020-07-072h 00
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 3 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with a look at the enduring appeal of Boba Fett and an inspiring Hoth diorama coffee table.
And while lockdown continues to see high prices, the team delve into the recent Vectis auction and explore the latest Facebook fad – 'Deal or No Deal' sales pages.
Plus Craig takes us through his latest blog post, as he explains why he feels the term 'oddball' is derogatory to some areas of Star Wars collecting.
All this, plus much more, including Jez a...
2020-06-011h 36
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHOSE OLD FOSSILS 2 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS
With everyone across the globe in different levels of lockdown, the team discuss various ways to spend time with your collections in isolation.
They look at the Star Wars Palitoy Facebook group's recent Top 5 thread, alongside a discussion around the Palitoy items sold recently by C&T Auctions.
After a great blog post over on the Star Wars Collectors Archive by Ron Salvatore, the team look at the Argentinian Pepsi promotion and recent fake sticker discovery.
And they begin their drive to discover and showcase collectors working with...
2020-04-271h 22
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTTHE DIECAST : PART 1 | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYSGeneration Skywalker welcomes you to join us for the first of a six-part series on the world of diecast toys over the years.
In this first episode, Stuart is joined by Andrew Norton – a diecast focus collector and owner/editor of www.vintagestarwarsdiecast.co.uk. Together they look at the first range of diecast vehicles, judging each one on its merits, as well as discussing the packaging, licenses, mailers and everything in between.
Join us for a fun ride through the land of die cast metal and all its wonders.
2020-04-061h 07
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTCOLLECTING HOT TOYS WITH CHRISTOPHER JAMES LEDDY | STAR WARS TOYS
Generation Skywalker welcomes its first ever guest, as Christopher James Leddy – one of the nicest guys in the universe – joins Stuart to discuss collecting Hot Toys. (A discussion which has since prompted Stuart to order a couple himself!)
Chris tells us what Hot Toys mean to him and why he collects the line. We discuss his own podcast channel – Sixth Scale Scavengers – and delve into his favourite items and what he's looking forward to from the upcoming releases later this year.
2020-03-2744 min
GENERATION SKYWALKER: A STAR WARS PODCASTAN INTRODUCTION TO GENERATION SKYWALKER
An introductory show and your chance to meet the five core hosts, learn a bit more about the concept behind Generation Skywalker and find out what we'll be offering over the coming weeks, months and years...
2020-03-1433 min