Star Wars seems to be in a slump. Fans are not as excited about the franchise as they once were, causing some people to stop carrying and stop collecting. On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason take a look at where the franchise currently stands. They wonder if it can get out of mud and back on track! Plus, they cover the …

Over the past weekend, Glen and Jason set up a Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors booth at The Comics, The Toys, The Collectibles toy show. This inaugural event was held at the Cobb Antique Mall, and packed a punch with the quality of items that showed up. Glen and Jason are live, recording their thoughts of the show and the latest news, at t…

This week, Glen and Jason share their birthday spoils, discuss the official Andor premiere date, explore Hasbro's latest toy line and the possibility of new retro figure l, and take a comical look back at our 2024 Bingo card.

Barry Scott is a vintage Star Wars collector and toy enthusiast from Memphis, Tennessee. In 2023, he and his partner put on their first toy show in that area to much success! So much so that they decided to host another event this December! On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Barry joins Glen and Jason to discuss what it’s like to put…

In this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason indulge in a discussion about the perfect piece of Star Wars swag. Then, they dive into a fantastical exploration of a Muppet-themed Star Wars movie, imagining the beloved characters in a galaxy far, far away. Spoiler A Jason has the perfect answer! Plus, the latest Star Wars news, pi…

Is a Disney Cruise worth the splurge? Glen shares his honest take after a recent trip, covering everything from characters and the Hyperspace Lounge to waterslides and excursions Plus! They talk news, NYCC Hasbro reveals, and speculate if Hasbro is going to drop the Star Wars license in a few years!

Glen is on Vacation, and while he’s away, Jordan Ghastly comes on to play! They begin by talking about the scariest moments, creatures, and beings from the Star War galaxy! Jordan, a seasoned paranormal researcher, shares his own chilling encounters with the unknown. And Jason puts on his tin foil hat to discuss the latest updates on UAPs and other…

The Rancho Obi-Wan Gala occurred over the weekend at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture. At the event, it was announced that a super group of collectors have assembled to bring the future of the hobby - a museum of Star Wars Memorabilia for future generations to enjoy! Glen and Jason discuss what this might possibly mean for the hobby and how our coll…

Somehow, Jason returned. That’s right! The duo is back and Jason is feeling refresh from a field of dreams. Glen and Jason cover a few weeks of news, including the end of the Mandalorian, Lando lives, Jazwares tips its hat at crowd funding, Princess Leia slays a Hutt in brick form, and Hasbro considers a headquarter move and the end of their Star W…

Jason is out of town so the Guys from Second Chance Toys invade Glen’s house for their second appearance on the podcast and talk all about toys. Chance, Kelly, and Elijah all discuss how they got into collecting, and the ups and downs of being a vendor at toys shows, and what it’s like to run a toy store. Download and listen!…

Join Glen and Jason on their weekly journey through the galaxy of Star Wars. In this episode, they recap their recent GASWC meetup, where they enjoyed trivia, dancing, and Star Wars collecting. Then, they recount their attempt to stall Narayan for his surprise 50th birthday party. They then had to race Narayan home to his place to be part of the su…

On this episode, Glen and Jason wonder if Hasbro should deliver one project before opening up another one. With the Haslab Ghost still months away from delivery, some collectors have invested a significant amount of money in the project and are feeling anxious to get their hands on it. Others have invested nearly a grand in toys at the company. The…

Join us for a thrilling recap of Dragon Con! Glen shares his unforgettable experience, including a memorable encounter with Natasha Liu Bordizzo, the talented actress behind the live-action Sabine Wren in Ahsoka. Plus, Jason dives back into previous episodes to answer questions our episode titles proposed, and provide updates on the latest news and…

Join Glen and Jason on this episode as we delve into the recent news of The Acolyte being cancelled. Despite its June premiere, the Disney+ series failed to garner enough viewers for a second season. We also discuss the disappointment of the Smuggler's Run ride overlay not qualifying as a brand new ride for our 2024 Star Wars Bingo Card. But the sh…

Glen and Jason are back to dissect the mind-blowing theme park announcements from D23! From the latest updates on Smuggler's Run to the thrilling additions of Monstropolis and Cars Land, we're diving deep into all the Disney magic coming to Walt Disney World. Plus, Jason comes clean about his Muppets Courtyard meltdown and we've got all the latest …

On this Episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share their thoughts on the upcoming slate of movies and TV shows announced from D23, the Disney convention happening in Anaheim, California. From the Skeleton Crew trailer, to the leaked Andor and Mandalorian and Grogru previews, the hosts share their excitement with you!…

Glen and Jason are back from the Powder Springs Toy Show at the Treasure Hunt Antique Mall and Legion Con. Two toy shows that provide their bags with a ton of loot! Join them on this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast as they unpack their latest finds and dive into the future of Star Wars. Plus, they're gearing up for D23 and sharing their wi…

Smugglers Galaxy is back with a fresh episode packed with the latest Star Wars collectibles news from San Diego Comic-Con! Glen and Jason dive deep into the Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Micro Galaxy Squadron reveals, sharing their expert takes on the hottest new toys. Plus, they weigh in on the new GI Joe Classified Haslab, the Rattler, an…

Glen returns from Florida, and they talk about The Acolyte and all of its final reveals

The Haslab Cantina has been funded, and now we wait for its delivery. As we do so, let us discuss the merits of a multi-million dollar company using a crowdfunding platform to make toys! Additionally, Jason developed six possible reasons why participation for TVC Haslabs are on the decline (all speculative, of course). Also, Glen and Jason discuss …

Join us as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast. As a bonus, we’re joined by Narayan Naik and Sam Sams!

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Jason is back from vacation and catches us up on the news. Additionally, he recent backed the Haslab Cantina and shares where he thinks the campaign will land. Glen shares his thoughts on the latest episode of the Acolyte and more!

Galoob was a small toy company based in San Francisco that developed and sold several toy lines. In the early 90s, they were able to acquire a license to incorporate Star Wars vehicles in one of their most successful lines, MicroMachines. Jim Fong worked his way up to the roll of design director, and oversaw the development of Star Wars MicroMachin…

Star Wars has been around for nearly 50 years now, and adult fans have been with the franchise most of that time. But, as the franchise ages, so does the fan base. One day, if nothing is done about it, Star Wars will fade away as the fans become one with the force. On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the current…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason are hanging out and Jason‘s backyard sitting by a fire, and they are joined by Jordan Ghastly and Richard (AKA punx_for_plastic on Instagram). Glen and Jason were able to attend a screening of The Acolyte and talk about their experience, seeing the showing in advance. They talk about …

On this episode of the podcast, Jason returns from Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and shares his experience at that theme park. Then they pivot from Universal to Disney to discuss the Jenny Nicholson viral four-hour long video about her experience aboard the Galatic Starcruiser, better known as the Star Wars Hotel. This video has permeated …

On this very special episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, we play one of the panels from Rogue Fun: Santa Shopped There: Star Wars and the Golden Age of the Sears Wish Book by Jerry Hancock (Ki-Adi Randy).This panel examines the history of the Sears Wish Book and how it helped expand the hottest toy line in the galaxy. Following the success of…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by Jerry Hancock, also known as Ki-Adi Randy on Facebook and the old Rebel Scum forums. Jerry was a presenter at Rogue Fun, and he provides his perspective as a panelist at the event. Together, they finish up their thoughts on the event. They also discuss room sales, the Ke…

Rogue Fun has happened! Glen and Jason are still recovering from the most ambitious event they’ve ever put on, and it seems to be a success! They run through the event from their perspective, providing a behind the scenes look at the event and everything that went into it. Jason is also able to share the participant gift: lunchboxes with art provid…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are in the final stretch of planning for Rogue Fun. They talk about testing equipment earlier this week. Additionally, Jazwares frustrated a lot of collectors with their recent Vault drop. Though they're tired of complaining, it’s worth a recap. Finally, with one episode of the Bad Ba…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason discuss a recent report that Target is removing The Vintage Collection as an available item from their systems. Additionally, a recent Forbes article highlights the truth about Disney’s profitability with Star Wars, and how they might not have yet recouped the 4.5 billion dollars spen…

During the latest toy swap, Glen spoke to a collector who feels that Star Wars has left him behind. The TV shows, movies, and even the later Hasbro offerings have made this individual feel like the better days of Star Wars had passed. With so much passion and love for the world George Lucas created, a let down like this can be heartbreaking. On thi…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are fresh from another outing at that Powder Springs Toy Show, a bi-monthly show set up in the parking lot at Treasure Hunt Antique Mall. They share the treasures they picked up over the weekend, and the low prices things were picked up for. They also cover the news, which resulted in…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason finish up their Toylanta discussion by sharing the prices they saw around the show. How is Star Wars doing? Is the brand healthy or is there fatigue? How does that affect toy sales? Also, Jazwares launch its new direct to consumer site this week, and the limited edition items listed h…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are back from the annual Toylanta Toy Show. This show, held at the Peachtree Corners Hilton, is a 3-day toy and collectible show where about 60+ vendors sell their products! The hosts talk about their pickups, experiences, and the people they hung out along the way. They both picked u…

This is a jam packed episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast! Jason brings up how hiding ads in the Chilean version of Star Wars changes how a main character is viewed. Additionally, he brings up Shadows of the Empire and how disappointed he is this isn’t canon (forget Starkiller and bring on Dash Rendar). Glen and Jason debate if Jedi should be t…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen begins to mull which items he would like to bring to the Rogue Fun room sales event. He's leaning toward the Sigma Ceramics he owns and doesn't feel that he needs anymore. The prices of these ceramics have increased over the past four years, and it might be time to let them go. Additionally, th…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into episode four of Bad Batch's third season. Things are moving much faster than anticipated, with an ending that melts the heart strings.Additionally, they talk about the news, latest pickups, and Jason describes a key piece of Rogue Fun!…

It's a busy week! On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Jason is returns from Orlando and a trip to Batuu! Hear what it was like to visit this Star Wars themed land and what changes he witnessed since the last time he visited. Then they talk about their Bingo cards and how two items in the news have pushed two squares closer to reality.…

How many times have you heard someone say “I didn’t have this on my 2024 Bingo card?” Now that we’re in the new year, Glen and Jason try to predict some wild, unexpected news we might hear this year in the form of a bingo card. From new figures, Haslabs, Disney+ shows, and theme park experiences, we’re throwing wild ideas out in hopes some of them …

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss the latest news from our favorite galaxy far, far away. From episode one returning to theaters to the Mandalorian having an official release date, and the price of the Ewing, we are here to discuss it all. In addition to that, they discussed their latest pick ups and more.…

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen is fresh back from the bi-monthly Powder Springs Toy Show. He talks about what he was able to pick up from that show. Jason was knocked out all week, and he shares what happened to him. They also discuss the heart breaking news that Carl Weathers has passed away.…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen is back from New Orleans and tells us all about Chewbacchus, the Mardi Gras-like event for science fiction fans. Both Glen and Jason recently attended Legion Con, a small toy show in Acworth, Georgia. Glen was able to find a steal while digging through bins and found a gem (Jason is the one who…

Glen and Jason talk about how their past experiences collecting Star Wars action figures influence their collecting today. They once again discuss selling off their collecting and when a good time might be to do that. Glen also debates if he should travel to Megacon in Orlando to see Michael J Fox. Additionally, Glen is in New Orleans and talks abo…

On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason share their thoughts on the latest Lucasfilm news - a movie based on the hit Disney+ TV Show, The Mandalorian! Mandalorian and Grogu is slated to start production this year, and the hosts share their hopes and dreams for its theatrical release. Additionally, they get to share an amazi…

It’s a show about nothing! On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy, Glen and Jason discuss the limited news where Jason goes on a rant about the fans who hate that a female director is helming a Star Wars movie. They also discuss the possibility of a John Williams return, before talking about the level of effort that goes into planning and event l…

Zack Snyder has released his latest film on Netflix, Rebel Moon. He originally pitched his idea of this story to Lucasfilm many years ago as a Star Wars movie. Lucasfilm ultimately declined to move forward with the pitch, so Zack Snyder took it to Netflix were it was produced as a two-part movie. The first half has been released and, boy, are we th…

Jason and Glen talk about 2023. They discuss everything from their top finds, top pickups, and, more importantly, their favorite memories from the past year. Thank you for listening to the Smugglers' Galaxy!

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy, Podcast, Glen and Jason share about the latest news from our favorite galaxy. From Hayden Christensen signing with his talent agency again, to Adam Driver discussing Kylo REN’s arc in the sequel trilogy, they’re here to fill us in with their hot take. Also, listeners had their own ideas on the latest Hasbro…

Hasbro, the Providence-based toy maker of the Star Wars action figure line, has announced mass layoffs due to inflation and sluggish sales. Is that the only reason for the downturn in business? Could it be the constant barrage of repacks and repaints on multiple toy lines in an effort to keep costs down? Is the reliance of consumers buying without …