Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a podcast that provides an in-depth look into the Star Wars films, TV series, and books we love. It also covers the Kenner and Hasbro toys, and examines the process of those toys, from concepts to prototypes to the ones that made it to the toy stores! Join host David Quinn on a journey with fellow collectors to learn more about Star Wars and the fascinating hobby of collecting Star Wars toys. This is the wonder of a galaxy far, far away. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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256. 2026's FONZCON 5: Live From The Beloved Star Wars Collectors Weekend In Syracuse, New York!

October 12, 2026 • 118 mins
Two years later, FonzCon is back! In September, longtime vintage collector and Empire State club member Fonz Napolitano hosted FonzCon 5 at his home in Syracuse, New York. The weekend was a gathering for Star Wars collectors, highlighting the best of what our hobby and the community offers. FonzCon is a cross between a collecting meetup and the legendary house parties from our high school and college years. It gave collectors t...
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255. Revisiting 2024's FONZCON 4: The Finale Of The Star Wars Weekend And Collection Tour! (Part 3)

October 9, 2026 • 63 mins
Another FonzCon is coming to a close. It’s Saturday evening at FonzCon 4. But like any FonzCon, the night is still young, and the party continues! Join host David Quinn for part three of a multi-episode series looking back at the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4 in April 2024. And in this episode, Fonz Napolitano completes the tour of his jaw-dropping and storied collection, housed in a Kenner-centric collection room an...
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254. Revisiting 2024's FONZCON 4: An All-New Star Wars Collection Tour In The Empire State! (Part 2)

October 5, 2026 • 66 mins
FonzCon 4 is finally here! A FonzCon event is like no other Star Wars meetup in the entire galaxy. And collectors are already planning for the next one. Join host David Quinn for part two of a multi-episode series that looks back at the unforgettable weekend of FonzCon 4 in April 2024. Celebrate Star Wars and collecting with some of the most passionate and knowledgeable collectors in the galaxy at Saturday’s main event:...
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253. Revisiting 2024’s FONZCON 4: Back To Syracuse For The ToyFest Show & A Star Wars Meetup! (Pt 1)

September 28, 2026 • 51 mins
Where can you still purchase 1985 Power of the Force action figures for $10??? If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April of 2024, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures. ToyFest was one of the stops during the exciting 2024 FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. FonzCon has become a destination for Star Wars...
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252. REVISITING The 2019 FonzCon Weekend: Touring An Incredible Star Wars Collection In Syracuse!

September 24, 2026 • 94 mins
Fonz Napolitano has one of the best Star Wars collections in New York State. And the stories behind his treasures make it even more meaningful. Fonz, a longtime vintage Kenner collector and Boba Fett obsessive, is also a member of the Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club. And in May of 2019, Fonz opened his home to collectors for the second FonzCon weekend. Ahead of this month’s FonzCon 5, join host David Quinn for an...
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251. How Bill Lemon Sculpted Some Of The Most Iconic Kenner Star Wars Action Figures! (Part 2)

September 8, 2026 • 59 mins
Which famous Kenner Star Wars action figures did Bill Lemon create? During the era of the original trilogy, one legendary toy sculptor was responsible for some of the most important and unique figures in the Kenner line. And unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted figures in wax, Bill carved each one out of a hard acetate, a difficult and exacting method used by a previous generation of artists. But the result? Galact...
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250. A Monumental 250th: Bill Lemon, The Legendary Toy Sculptor Behind Leia Hoth, 2-1B, Jawa & More!

September 3, 2026 • 62 mins
Bill Lemon created Kenner Star Wars figures in a miraculous way. Unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted in wax, Lemon meticulously carved his creations out of hard blocks of acetate. And as a model craftsman, Lemon delivered some of the most beloved and iconic action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Kenner’s Jawa, the Death Squad Commander, the AT-AT Driver and TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, 8D8, Luke Jedi, the Rebel Co...
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249. LIVE From The Toys For The Ages Expo: Star Wars Galore In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! (Part 2)

August 26, 2026 • 71 mins
How did the Toys for the Ages Expo become one of the best toy shows in the country? In July, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys for the Ages Expo may beco...
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248. The Toys For The Ages Expo DOUBLES In Size And Moves To A New Home In Gettysburg, PA! (Part 1)

August 18, 2026 • 59 mins
The Toys for the Ages Expo has cemented itself as one of the greatest toy and collectible shows in the northeast. This year, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the...
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247. Ranking 12 Star Wars Films: The BEST Of The Best, The Greatest, The Top Three! #3-1 (Part 4)

July 13, 2026 • 41 mins
The greatest Star Wars movie is…The Last Jedi???? Maybe, maybe not. As we conclude the rankings list, this top tier trio features the best that the Star Wars franchise has to offer. Memorable characters, iconic lines, thrilling adventures, impactful life lessons and one unforgettable, galaxy-defining twist. Join host David Quinn for part four of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilo...
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246. Ranking 12 Star Wars Films: A SURPRISING Trio Of Newer Films Enters The Top Six! #6-4 (Part 3)

June 29, 2026 • 31 mins
Which three post-prequel Star Wars films landed in the top six? Numbers 6, 5 and 4 were movies that redefined Star Wars and introduced new worlds and characters to the galaxy, for an all-new generation of fans. Join host David Quinn for part three of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two standalone anthologies and one animated release. 
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245. Ranking 12 Star Wars Films: The Two MOST Divisive Movies & A Controversial Pick! #9-7 (Part 2)

June 22, 2026 • 35 mins
This segment of the list is bound to be controversial. It contains the two most divisive Star Wars films ever released - one that has developed a stronger appreciation over time, and one that may have permanently fractured a fanbase. And adding to the controversy is a film that has skyrocketed into the top three for a number of Star Wars fans, but is entrenched in the lower half of this list. So which films are in the number 7...
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244. The 12 Star Wars Films, RANKED: A Look At The Least Favorite Movies, Numbers 12-10! (Part 1)

June 16, 2026 • 29 mins
Have you ever ranked all of the Star Wars movies, based on your personal preference? Which one is your all-time favorite, the film that captures the essence of Star Wars for you? Which is your least favorite? And in what order do the others fall on your list? Join host David Quinn for part one of a new series that ranks the first 12 Star Wars films: the original trilogy, the prequels, Disney’s sequel trilogy, the two stan...
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243. Tales Of Scum And Villainy: The Audiobook Finale, With Ackmena, Takeel And Hammerhead! (Part 3)

May 4, 2026 • 57 mins
Our time at the Cantina is coming to a close. But before we pay our tab, collect our droids and return to the streets of Mos Eisley, let’s visit the Cantina one more time, for three more character-centric stories. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collect...
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242. Tales Of Scum And Villainy: Greedo's Famous Band And Han's Mysterious Companion Jenny! (Part 2)

May 3, 2026 • 64 mins
How did Greedo arrange the most iconic Star Wars band of all time? And who is Jenny, the mysterious woman who shared a kiss with Han Solo in the original cantina footage from the 1977 film? For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fa...
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241. Tales Of Scum And Villainy: The Audiobook Of The Greatest Star Wars Swag Project! (Part 1)

May 2, 2026 • 59 mins
You’ll never view the Cantina characters in the same light again. For this year’s Rogue Fun collector’s event, Jason Wasulko created a very special swag project to offer to the more than 200 attendees traveling to Georgia. He challenged seven of his fellow collectors to craft a new tale for a fan-made book. And each chapter would center around one of the recognizable and beloved patrons from the 1977 Star Wars ...
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240. EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 Rogue Fun 2 Itinerary - Info For All The Star Wars Panels and Activities!

April 27, 2026 • 68 mins
The greatest Star Wars collectors weekend returns this May! And this year’s event is bigger in every way: a larger ballroom, more attendees, a plethora of vintage and modern collectibles at room sales, epic collector-related activities, four incredible panels and some wonderful surprises, from a galaxy far, far away. But what awaits more than 200 Star Wars fans and collectors at Rogue Fun 2: Fun and Villainy? Join host Dav...
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239. ROGUE FUN Day 4: A Farewell To The UNFORGETTABLE 2024 Star Wars Collectors Weekend In Georgia!

April 21, 2026 • 60 mins
It’s time for one of the best Star Wars collectors weekend to end. In 2024, more than 200 Star Wars collectors gathered in Kennesaw, Georgia for four days of panels, meetups, room sales and activities around the Atlanta region. Ahead of the second Rogue Fun at the end of April, return to the first Rogue Fun for the final day in this very special episode. Join host David Quinn for the Kennesaw Run, a trip to the homes of t...
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238. ROGUE FUN Day 3: Saturday's Main Event, With 5 EPIC Star Wars Collector Panels And Room Sales!

April 18, 2026 • 146 mins
The main event is finally here. And it’s the pinnacle of one of the greatest Star Wars collectors weekends ever. In May of 2024, 200 collectors traveled to Kennesaw, Georgia for Rogue Fun, a multi-day Star Wars trip centering on collecting and connecting. And on Saturday, May the Fourth, the Georgia Alliance hosted a 7-hour ballroom event, featuring dinner, room sales and five incredible Star Wars-themed panel presentation...
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237. ROGUE FUN Day 2: A Hike, A Legendary Star Wars Collection Tour, And Late-Night Prototype Sales!

April 15, 2026 • 115 mins
Rogue Fun’s first full day was a Star Wars collector’s dream. Together, 200 fans and collectors traveled to Kennesaw Georgia in May of 2024 to attend a once-in-a-lifetime weekend centering around Star Wars and its amazing community. Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at day two of the Rogue Fun weekend. Follow your fellow Star Wars fans as they hike the Kennesaw Mountain, check out the original Muppets at...
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