Best SWTVC Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Year In Review! 3:18:13

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10d ago3:18:13

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Hello there! Can you believe that 2025 is over? This past weekend, Evan (@milehighground), Tyler (@swcollector3.75), and John (@thevintageconcepts) got together to share their thoughts on the latest reveals from CCXP and the @hasbropulse Fanstream, as well as looking back at the year in review.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@SWTVC and instagram.com/@…

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Stranger Danger (LIVE! with Toys Are The Way) 2:25:59

2M ago2:25:59

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Shake off the Sunday scaries with an evening edition of The @SWTVC Show this weekend. Don’t be a stranger!Evan (@milehighground), John (@thevintageconcepts), and special guest @toysaretheway will discuss the latest TVC reveals and arrivals. Then begins the long-awaited deep dive into shared Jedi tooling!Watch the video version of this episode on Yo…

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Getting the Gunship with Steve Evans & Chris Reiff 56:06

4M ago56:06

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With just over a week left in the campaign for the TVC LAAT/i Republic Gunship, Evan and John had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Steve Evans and Chris Reiff of the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team to discuss the gunship, HasLabs, TVC, and the community around it.There's some insightful stuff here across a variety of topics, including:- How an…

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A Midsummer Night's Livestream (with John Miko) 2:05:15

5M ago2:05:15

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Get ready for SDCC this week by listening to the latest SWTVC Live Show! Evan (@milehighground), John (@thevintageconcepts), and special guest John Miko (@thefarsideofendor) got together for a surprise late night livestream on the @SWTVC YouTube channel to discuss @last.figure.standing, their SDCC hopes and dreams, and go on a deep dive even more d…

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Episode 28 - Hills to Die On 1:10:18

8M ago1:10:18

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When it comes to our favorite hobby, it is clear that there is a lot of passion from collectors of TVC. However, perspective is important when you are a lifer such as myself and Chris Swanski of Bantha Skull. In this episode, Chris and I discuss hills we would die on for TVC, and hills we would not. What is most important to the long-term health of…

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2025 TVC March Madness Bracket Reveal (LIVE!) 2:58:46

10M ago2:58:46

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[BROADCAST LIVE ON 2/22/25]It’s hard to believe, but February is on the way out and March is fast approaching… which means #TVCMarchMadness is almost here!But why save all the fun for next month? After a month of crunching numbers and deciphering wild spellings, John (@thevintageconcepts) is ready to walk us through the characters that have risen t…

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A Gray Area (LIVE!) 1:42:26

11M ago1:42:26

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**Note: This episode streamed live on Feb 8, 2025.**How are the TVC March Madness submissions shaping up? Will TVC get anything in the Power the Force campaign? And how ‘bout that German Toy Fair poster?! Tune in as we discuss it all!Subscribe to us at YouTube.com/@swtvc to watch the stream and get all the nitty-gritty visuals of Professor Mustache…

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Episode 27 - Return to Tatooine and Beyond 52:33

1y ago52:33

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The Cantina has funded, the Ghost is arriving, and Return to Tatooine is about to get underway. But what else will The Vintage Collection be up to in 2025? What comes after Return to Tatooine in 2026? In this episode, I am joined by Toys Are The Way as we speculate about future themes that TVC could see in the future. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Ca…

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Bear With Us (Our Ewok Adventure) 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

It's a belated Life Day miracle! As you digest your turkey dinners, recover from family time, travel, and shop, we've put together a very special episode of the show this week to be the perfect dessert and set the stage for next week's debut of Skeleton Crew!That's right: E-E-E-E-E-E-EWOKS! Evan and John revisited the Ewok films with their signific…

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Return of the Podcast 1:20:29

1y ago1:20:29

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Somehow, we've returned! After a much-needed break, Evan and John finally got together to catch up on all the reveals, events, and hullabaloo that've kept the TVC community engaged over the past few months.Has John opened any new figures? Is Evan super excited about a certain upcoming figure? Where have we been? Where are we going? Tune in a find o…

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Backed the Bar! 1:39:01

1+ y ago1:39:01

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The bar has been backed, Wuher has been wooed, it's time for Tonnika, Greedo is neato, and Nabrun has been nabbed, which means it's time for the SWTVC team to put a cap on their coverage of the 4th Star Wars The Vintage Collection HasLab!Join Evan, John, Tyler, and Lewis as they take a look at the campaign, celebrate the success of yet another TVC …

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Episode 26 - #BackTheBar 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

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The latest HasLab Star Wars The Vintage Collection campaign has been revealed, and it is none other than the Mos Eisely Cantina! In this episode, I explain the structure of this project, from the modular Cantina playset itself to the miraculous Wuher and Tonnika Sisters figures that are included with the set. I remind you why it is #TimeForTonnika …

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Back The Bar! 1:13:34

1+ y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

The long-awaited Star Wars The Vintage Collection HasLab Mos Eisley Cantina is finally here!During the first weekend of the backing window, Evan, John, and Lewis got together to catch up about Hasbro's latest TVC crowdfund effort and share some thoughts on the offerings and figures.Will we #WoohooWuher? Is it finally #TimeForTonnika? Will #GreedoBa…

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Happy Annie-versary (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombad) 1:36:40

1+ y ago1:36:40

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Every saga has a beginning... and can you believe that it's been 25 years since Episode 1 came out? We can't!Join Evan and John as they reminisce about this historic movie event, run through the toylines, share some memories, and beg Hasbro for some updated figures. How many times will John bust out the Jar Jar impression?Be sure to follow the gang…

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Almost There 1:01:29

1+ y ago1:01:29

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It's a belated May the Fourth miracle! The SWTVC Podcast returns!After taking some much needed post-March Madness rest, Evan and John took some time out of their busy Star Wars Day festivities to chat about the recent Hasbro reveals. Were the promised TVC updates indeed exciting? Was not having a HasLab launch on the holiest of holy days too much o…

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Woes and Woves 1:24:58

2y ago1:24:58

1:24:58

So how about the Hasbro Fan Stream, eh?This week, Evan and John sat down to catch up on all the latest reveals, a couple pieces of news, and get fired up about their feelings on the current state of TVC. Not to worry, even on days that are frustrating, there are still happy beeps to be had!Be sure to catch Tyler's thoughts on the reveals on this we…

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Episode 25 - Completing the Mos Eisely Cantina with Chris Swanski 1:03:06

2y ago1:03:06

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In Episode 25, it’s all things Chalmun’s Cantina in this in-depth discussion about the need for The Vintage Collection to focus on the Mos Eisley Cantina. Chris Swanski from BanthaSkull joins me to discuss Cantina alien and creature figures that still hold up in 2024, as well as those in dire need of updates, all-new figures that are needed to comp…

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2023 Year In Review 1:38:26

2y ago1:38:26

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Can you believe 2023 is already over? Time flies when you're "having all the fun!"Join the SWTVC team as they sit down and take a look at how our beloved The Vintage Collection fared over the past year, reflect on some of the major events, and look to the future with hope.What are some of your favorite items to come from 2023? Favorite figure? Hope…

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Episode 24 - Conversation with Emily Cantelupe - Hasbro Star Wars Senior Product Designer 44:20

2y ago44:20

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I am honored to be joined by Hasbro Star Wars Senior Product Designer Emily Cantelupe. Emily shares her background and explains her role at Hasbro, as well as answers my questions about Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Special thanks to Emily, Hasbro and Rogers & Cowan for making this conversation possible. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouT…

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Episode 23 - Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Planning 1:16:45

2y ago1:16:45

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Revenge of the Sith is turning 20… in two years. So why are we discussing it now? Find out, as well as all the toys from this beloved film that we want to see in The Vintage Collection. John and Tyler from SWTVC join me to discuss all things Revenge of the Sith. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/user/Victor…

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A Chorus for Joruus 1:40:24

2y ago1:40:24

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Repacks and repaints and reveals galore! This week, Evan and John got together to catch up on all the things currently arriving on our doorsteps, events that have yielded some new entires into the TVC pantheon, and the further adventures of the #BalanceTheScalesHasbro feature @SWTVC occasionally does.Does Tyler love the new Thrawn figure? How many …

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Episode 22 - Figures We Need from Ahsoka 1:09:10

2y ago1:09:10

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Another Disney+ series has made its splash in the Star Wars fandom, and with it, announcements for figures in The Vintage Collection as well as a lack thereof. In this episode, Tim from Bossk’s Bounty joins me to discuss figures and toys we need from Ahsoka in TVC. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/user/Vic…

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Of Robes and Brackets 1:03:25

2+ y ago1:03:25

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March Madness talk... in September!?Hard to believe, but we are already at the halfway point between March Madnesses right now, which means John has a hankering for examining data. What are some of the trends for previous March Madnesses? What are some of the things that have shown up multiple years? Which figures have and haven't been made?We also…

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The Ghost HasLab Retrospective 1:32:25

2+ y ago1:32:25

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GOT. THE. GHOST.This week, the SWTVC team sat down to reflect on the smashing success of the Ghost HasLab, discuss what did (and didn't) work over the course of the campaign, and celebrate the fact that TVC is 3 FOR 3 in fully-backed-with-all-tiers-and-more HasLabs!Does John want a Sandcrawler as the next HasLab? Did Tyler get enough sleep for this…

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Episode 21 - Getting The Ghost and The Future of HasLab 57:27

2+ y ago57:27

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We’re back! Welcome to Season 3. In this episode, we celebrate the victory of the HasLab Star Wars The Ghost campaign. We discuss the unique aspects of this third TVC crowdfund, including the positive aspects and those that can be improved upon in the future. We also speculate on the future of HasLab The Vintage Collection projects. John from the S…

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Hasbro Brand Team Q&A (August 23, 2024) 8:08

2+ y ago8:08

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This week, SWTVC was invited by Hasbro to participate in this round of fan site Q&A sessions. John (@thevintageconcepts) sat in and asked Hasbro Brand Team members Chris and Jing some hard-hitting questions about the HasLab and some recent products.Check out the full session with the other participants over on our YouTube channel, and be sure to ch…

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Ahsoka Lives! 1:29:45

2+ y ago1:29:45

1:29:45

As Ahsoka prepares to headline her own show on Disney Plus, Evan and John step into the World Between Worlds to journey back through Ahsoka's story and the action figures Hasbro has made of her along the way.Who is Ahsoka? What figures exist of her? How does Evan have a connection to Morgan Elsbeth? What is John's version of "sealed with a kiss"? A…

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Rebels Revisited 1:21:54

2+ y ago1:21:54

1:21:54

This week, Evan (@milehighground) and John (@thevintageconcepts) enter the World Between Worlds and take a stroll through Hasbro’s Rebels offerings across lines past, present and future!They also look back and reflect on the animated series itself, the legacy it has left in the 9 years since it debuted, their favorite episodes and characters, and t…

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Hats in the Belfry 1:22:25

2+ y ago1:22:25

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It’s been a week since Hasbro dropped the mic at San Diego Comic-Con with some hot reveals and the awesome HasLab launch. Now that we’re a little further out from our collective hype-hangover, join Evan and John as they talk through some of the reveals and get a tad lost in the weeds on some “little details” stuff.Is John happy about the Life Day C…

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SDCC 2023 - Hasbro Q&A (with Chris Reiff) 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

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Even though the @SWTVC was unable to attend San Diego Comic-Con this year, Hasbro was kind enough to invite us to still participate in the convention hype and chat with Hasbro Star Wars' very own Chris Reiff. We chat a little about the pipeline, fan engagement, some QC issues, as well as [obviously] THE GHOST!Some really good nuggets in this interv…

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'Twas the Night Before HasLab 1:37:02

2+ y ago1:37:02

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So apparently there's a new TVC HasLab debuting at San Diego Comic Con this Friday...John and Evan sat down to catch up on some news, walk through the history of Star Wars HasLabs, and chat about what they hope to see (IF it's The Ghost, of course...) as we gear up toward the reveal later this week. Barges and Crests and Rancors... oh my!Are you sa…

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Somehow, The Jedi Returned 1:56:27

2+ y ago1:56:27

1:56:27

"I am a Jedi, like my father before me."Return of the Jedi turns 40 years old today, so the SWTVC team is here to celebrate. Join Evan, Tyler, John, Lewis, and some special guests as they wax nostalgic about the FIRST "last" Star Wars film. Sail barges, muppets, teddy bears, and ANOTHER Death Star!? This movie has it all!Here's to the next 40 years…

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Hole In The Ground Productions! 1:35:57

2+ y ago1:35:57

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The SWTVC Podcast is back! This week, Evan and Tyler are joined by a special guest: Eric of Hole in the Ground Productions! The guys chat a lot about how Eric came to be such a prolific provider of custom 3.75" wares, his process, Hasbro's offerings, and more!Be sure to show Eric some love and visit him at www.holeinthegroundpro.com to check out hi…

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The Bracket Show 2:00:41

3y ago2:00:41

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IT'S FINALLY ARRIVED! @SWTVC MARCH MADNESS 2023 HAS BEGUN!Hard to believe that it's already March! The SWTVC team is ready to host a month of fun for the 3.75" collecting community! The points are tallied and the bracket is built, and the matchup voting is imminent!This week, Evan and John are here to walk through this year's SWTVC March Madness br…

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In the Multiverse of March Madness 1:05:13

3y ago1:05:13

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February is wrapping up and we are staring into the mouth of @SWTVC March Madness 2023! Are y'all ready?This week, Evan (on the mend) and John (taking a break from single-handedly doing all the math from the Top 25 submissions) sat down to take a quick look back at the prior years of this event. What's been made since then? What are we still waitin…

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Episode 50! 1:59:18

3y ago1:59:18

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Happy Beeps! Sad Beeps! Earnest Beeps! Censor Beeps!The @SWTVC team has hit the 50 episode mark, and just in time to celebrate a great set of reveals from the other week! We talk rank badges, we talk about the end of preorders, we talk about the hullaballoo about a missing stripe on some clone troopers... this episode has it all.Join Evan, John, Ty…

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2023 Top 25 Mini-Episode (feat. Space Hutt) 35:46

3y ago35:46

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Last but not certainly not least and bringing the @SWTVC Team's personal Top 25 mini-episodes to a close is the illustrious Space Hutt (aka Lewis Cook)!Join Lewis as he walks us through his 25 picks for this year's @SWTVC March Madness tournament, explaining why he has them prioritized over things you, dear listener, may want instead. But that begs…

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2023 Top 25 Mini-Episode (feat. The Vintage Concepts) 22:48

3y ago22:48

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Today, join John (@thevintageconcepts) on a special mini-episode of The SWTVC Podcast as he guides you through his own personal list of most-wanted TVC figures. He spoke about it on a recent @bossksbounty livestream, but here it is again in excruciating, thrilling detail! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you might even learn a thing or two.Don’t under…

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2023 Top 25 Mini-Episode (feat. SWCollector3.75) 28:04

3y ago28:04

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The @SWTVC March Madness 2023 Top 25 Submission window is still in full swing! Many characters are entering the ring, and ultimately only 64 will make this year's March Madness Bracket!Continuing the SWTVC team's personal Top 25 list mini-episodes is Tyler (@swcollector3.75) as he walks us through his delectably villain-heavy list and lets us know …

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2023 Top 25 Mini-Episode (feat. Mile High Ground) 25:09

3y ago25:09

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The @SWTVC March Madness 2023 Top 25 Submission window is here! Can you believe that we're staring down the barrel of another March Madness tournament!?As is tradition, the SWTVC team will be presenting their Top 25 lists for you, the listeners, to ponder as you either make your wishlists or are mentally preparing for the upcoming tournament. We ki…

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Life Day 1:18:17

3y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Happy Life Day! This week, Evan and John sat down to take a stroll down repressed-memory lane and think about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special! They also take some time to do a brief history of Hasbro and their holiday figure offerings, as well as ponder ways to maybe get some more oddities and curiosities in the line. This episode has it all…

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Sticker Shock 1:25:49

3y ago1:25:49

1:25:49

After multiple sets of reveals, Evan and John sat down this week to chat and rundown Hasbro's upcoming offerings. Yes, we do talk about the $16.99 elephant in the room...On top of musing on the state of the line, we also get hyped on Tales of the Jedi, talk about some things to look forward to, and have some good laughs along the way.As always, #ke…

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Are We Having Fun Yet? 1:54:31

3y ago1:54:31

1:54:31

On this episode, Evan (@milehighground) is joined by John (@thevintageconcepts), Lewis (@spacehutt), and Tyler (@swcollector3.75) to run down the reveals from PulseCon earlier this month, try not to take out their frustrations on each other, think about the future, and try not to totally lose sight of HAPPY BEEPS!Disclaimer: this episode was record…

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Post PulseCon Q&A (with Chris and Jing) 16:27

3y ago16:27

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After last week's Hasbro PulseCon 2022, Hasbro invited @SWTVC to join their roundtable Q&A sessions this week to ask some questions about PulseCon reveals and the state of the line. There's a cameo appearance from RebelScum (their question led to a really great little nugget about a certain underserved animated series), as well some pretty good ans…

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Managing PulseCon Expectations 42:25

3y ago42:25

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This week, Evan (@milehighground) and John (@thevintageconcepts) sit down and chat about the previous years of Hasbro's PulseCon and what we can maybe expect from this weekend's virtual event. Keeping expectations in check is always difficult, especially in times that feel uncertain when it comes to our chosen hobby, but remember: rebellions are bu…

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Publishing Greats 1:30:40

3+ y ago1:30:40

1:30:40

For decades, Star Wars lived on in the form of novels and comic books, building an immersive "expanded universe" beyond what we saw in the films. Even with the canon reset in 2014, the publishing side of Star Wars is just as important as ever in further fleshing out the timeline of our beloved galaxy far, far away. Hasbro used to visit the "expande…

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Whooshability 2:22:20

3+ y ago2:22:20

2:22:20

We've got vehicles on the brain this month, and we think you should too! Join Evan, John, and Lewis (with a surprise roundup from Tyler) as we cover vehicle offerings in other lines, how TVC and 3.75" is faring on that front, and give you a new term to better describe the joy of toys! What is "whooshability," you ask? Listen to find out!…

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One Luke, Two Luke, Green Luke, Orange Luke 1:59:54

3+ y ago1:59:54

1:59:54

In this mega-length episode, the SWTVC team reconvenes after quite some time apart to chat about new arrivals and the new reveals that came out of SDCC. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll try and figure out what a "stampo" is, and you'll be livid none of us remembered the name of the planet Sorgan.Be sure you're subscribed to The SWTVC Podcast on you…

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The One About HasLabs and Community 1:21:34

3+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

A couple weeks back, Evan and John gathered a few of the "Titans of TVC" together to chat about the state of the collecting, community messaging, and potential HasLab ideas that could inject some much-needed excitement and energy into the line. The special guests this week are Chris Swanski from BanthaSkull.com, Tim Phillips from Bossk's Bounty, an…

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Because of Obi-Wan... 1:27:47

3+ y ago1:27:47

1:27:47

This week, Evan is joined by John Lindquist (@thevintageconcepts) and Tyler Frechette (@swcollector3.75) to catch up with each other, talk about a little show called "Obi-Wan Kenobi," and discuss the handful of new reveals that came during Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022.Also, everyone be sure to congratulate John on his insane Top 25 wishlist f…