Episodes
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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 on a big show. He talks challenges, lessons learned, and so much more! Barry also completed his run of vintage carded Star Wars action figures! Download and listen!
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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, pickups, and reviews.
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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!
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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 unexplained phenomena.
Plus, they chat about their recent adventures, including a trip to a vintage Pizza Hut, the GASWC meetup, news, pickups, Sleepy Hollow, and more!
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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 collecting role models continue to show us the best ways to improve and share our hobby!
Jason returns from the bi-monthly Treasure Hunt toy show and shares the sights and sounds. They also talk about the Cal Kestis in live action, how the Acolyte really hurt Lucasfilm’s wallet, and toxic fan focus groups! Also - Jason is recording this from Dallas!
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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 Wars line.
Additionally, the hosts are back from Joelanta, cousin to Toylanta, the largest toy show in the Atlanta metro region. Joelanta is smaller, but packed a punch when it came to the high end items available at the show. Download and listen!
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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!
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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 surprise. Finally, they dive into the latest news from Hasbro PulseCon, discussing new Vintage Collection and The Black Series reveals, the passing of James Earl Jones, Micro Galaxy Squadron news, and the latest McDonald's Happy Meal toys.
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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 duo discuss the pros and cons of having multiple Haslabs of one brand at a time.
Next, they share their latest news and updates, including Jason's move to a new recording space. Finally, they highlight their recent pickups and discuss their anticipation for the upcoming release of the Ghost Haslab.
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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 their pickups in the galaxy far, far away. Don't miss this action-packed episode!
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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 show doesn't stop there! We dive into the latest Vintage Collection news, share a thrilling eBay gamble story, and highlight our recent Star Wars pickups. Don't miss this exciting episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast!
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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 Disney news and rumors. Don't miss this epic episode!
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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!
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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 wildest predictions.
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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, and compare it to the Star Wars Cantina Haslab. Don't miss their thoughts on the uneven Haslab love for Star Wars, their latest collector finds, and a good old-fashioned eBay rant.
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Glen returns from Florida, and they talk about The Acolyte and all of its final reveals
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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 the latest trend in retro collecting, the news, latest pickups, The Acolyte, and more!
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Join us as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast. As a bonus, we’re joined by Narayan Naik and Sam Sams!
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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!
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