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GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS

Star Wars : Generation Skywalker

All eras. All passions. All Star Wars. Informed chat, guest interviews and event coverage with reviews, analysis and commentary covering everything from vintage toys to the latest TV shows.

tv & film hobbies

All Episodes

02:26:37

THE FIRST 12 (MONTHS)

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2021/03/14

It’s our one year anniversary and to celebrate our 'first 12' months, you’re invited to party with us as we look back on a jam-packed year of fascinating stories, enthusiastic debates and in-depth showcases. As well as all our best bits, we lift the lid on the whole Generation Skywalker project, with an informal look behind the scenes of everything we do, why we do it and what we plan to do next. And with contributions from over 20 fans and collectors, it’s a great overview if you are new

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02:26:26

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2021/02/14

Repros in the vintage toy hobby are always a hot topic. Stuart, Craig and Mark are joined by special guest Lee Bullock to discuss the issue. Retroblasting's, Michael French, recently posted a video defending the use of reproduction items and attacking the anti-repro groups. All four of our hosts sit firmly in the anti-repro camp, BUT do the repro supporting members of the hobby have a point? The team take the main points from the video and discuss them in depth. What damage do reproductions do

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02:00:09

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 10

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2021/02/03

Now the dust has settled on the second season of The Mandalorian, the boys take some time to revisit the toys from the show. They look at what we've already received, then discuss their hopes for what we could see in the future. We also take a look at a poll that ran across several collector Facebook groups and what the general thoughts are from the community. The team recap all the recent Lucasfilm announcements and predict the impact that so many projects will have on the world of toys

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01:13:48

THE END OF THE RUNNING STORMTROOPER (The Running...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2021/01/06

As promised Jez and Stu are back for the final Running Stormtrooper podcast. Did he complete the 1000 miles in armour in 2020 challenge for Make-A-Wish and Spread-A-Smile charities? Or was the final push of 143.5 miles in 20 days just too much? You’ll have to tune in! Regardless of the outcome, here are the highlights of the year-long challenge including wthe time he stopped a 747 'Jumbo Jet' in it’s tracks and when a BBC presenter admits live on air that she was getting ‘a little bit sweaty’

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01:34:39

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 9 : 2020 REVIEW

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/31

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!)

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01:03:39

THE ZIA REZVI INTERVIEW

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/28

Generation Skywalker are delighted to welcome Zia Rezvi to the show to discuss his collecting habits and history. Zia sits down with Stuart to explore what he calls his 'three phases of collecting'. Phase 1 (1977–1983) – books, magazines, scrapbook, trading cards and stickers. Phase 2 (1994–2005) – Topps trading cards, vintage and modern. Phase 3 (2011–present) – Vintage Toy Collecting. The pair also discuss Zia's background – from seeing the movie in Belgium on release, to his five

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01:39:36

HE’S THE BRAINS, SWEETHEART! : TRIVIAL PURSUIT

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/24

Back during May's episode of 'Those Old Fossils', Jez made the statement: "Give me a quiz on the original trilogy movies and I'd pan the lot of you". And so here we are to see if his arrogant boast can be backed up. Jez takes on Craig, Grant and guest Marc Hockley as they go head-to-head in Classic Original Trilogy Trivial Pursuit. Join in and answer the questions before they do and see how you get on. Will Jez deliver? Will Grant send that email to Parker Brothers? Will Craig answer a

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01:57:46

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 7

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/22

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

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01:58:33

THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL REACTION COMMENTARY

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/18

Following on from our Holiday Special 'Special', Dan, Craig, Stuart and Jez get together to watch the Holiday Special in it's entirety. What new insights and observations will they offer up? At the time of recording, none of them have watched it for many years (apart from Jez who made his wife watch it just 24 hours before!) and we're inviting you to listen along to their reactions as they happen. There's even a little bit of post show analysis as they each give it a rating out of ten

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01:43:42

THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL ’SPECIAL’

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/13

"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 Holiday Specials for a post-Force

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01:46:20

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 8

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/10

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

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02:30:34

COME, LET ME GET YOU SOMETHING : STAR WARS BEER : THE...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/06

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

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01:26:48

GIFT? WHAT GIFT? : 2020 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GUIDE

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/12/01

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

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02:03:54

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 7

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/11/14

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

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01:18:46

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/10/31

Our 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,

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01:58:51

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 6

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/10/11

The constant announcement of modern collectibles over the last couple of months has made for another show, jam packed with all the latest toy news. And it's all here, including the the amazing Haslab Razor Crest, the latest Vintage Collection and Black Series releases, Hot Toys, Funko Pops, Force FX Lightsabers, Polaroid cameras and the Regal Robot Rancor statue. With certain items in hand, the team also review the Lego Cantina, Black Series Heroes of Endor set, Black Series Armorer and

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48:16

BOOK MONTH 2020 : EPILOGUE

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/09/30

As 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

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01:51:14

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/09/28

Those Old Fossils returns with an in-depth look at the Early Bird certificate and kit and Jez springs a different opinion on why Kenner may have released a cardboard certificate for children's Christmas presents in 1977. Craig takes us through his latest purchase-inspired blog post, as he delves into the wonderful world of Pen-a-Poster, and a super rare unproduced piece. A recent Palitoy Landspeeder find with an ultra rare Boba Fett sticker is also up for discussion, which prompts Dan to

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01:21:21

COLLECTING GUIDES

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/09/23

The team continues their look at books, with a deep dive into collecting guides. There are so many collecting books out there – from outdated price guides and encyclopedias, through to volumes on some very niche areas of the hobby – there really is something for every collector. The boys look at what makes a good collecting guide and discuss some of the standout authors, while each bringing three books to the table. Discover the guides that had an impact on them through the years, along with

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01:40:39

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 5

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2020/09/18

The Modern Way is back with an announcement-heavy show as Stuart, Craig, Mark and Dan dissect all the latest news from the world of modern collecting. Is the Tantive IV playset is better than the Freezing Chamber set? Have a listen and find out. The Mission Fleet toys have just hit UK shelves and we give our full and frank opinions on the range. Plus we discuss all the latest Black Series, Vintage Collection, Funko Pop and Hot Toys news, as well as taking a look at the new Lego Mos Eisley

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