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STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast

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Star Wars The Vintage Rebellion (SWTVR) Podcast discusses vintage Star Wars toys and collectibles

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04:39:02

Episode 102 : Maisey Force Be With You

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2023/03/20

With Star Wars Celebration around the corner, the Vintage Rebellion Podcast team are as frenzied as ever with their vintage Star Wars enthusiasm, listen to the epic reveals from a vast array of purchases from February's Echo Live event. The main feature this month also comes from Echo Live as we have the recording from the Palitoy talk from legends Geoff Maisey and Bob Brechin. Kathleen Kennedy tasks the lads with pitching for new Star Wars shows based off Vintage toys, will the ideas be as good

04:12:53

Episode 101 : Maxwell’s House

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2023/02/06

This month’s episode is a little late as the festivities from episode 100 went on late into the night, then the next day, week, month etc. The lads finally picked themselves up and soldiered on bravely recounting their Christmas Star Wars 'gifts': the good, the bad, and the ugly. There’s also a bumper edition of new acquisitions, covering two months worth of collecting tat. The intro section rounds off with a hard fought Action Figure Face-Off - will Rich let the Wookiee win? - and a knockout quiz

03:12:50

Episode 100 : Celebrating the big 100

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/12/23

100 not out! The Vintage Rebellion podcast hits the century in style with a special show looking at the trends and changes in the collecting world since 2014, when we originally launched as the Star Wars Forum UK Podcast. Previous host and all round good guy Mark Daniels was available to join us offering a great contribution to the celebration with his vast knowledge and standing in the hobby. The lads reminisce about the birth of the podcast, and hot topics that we’ve discussed over the years. We

04:22:49

Episode 99 : Chris Causes Chaos at Canadian...

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/12/01

There’s news from the North this month, as Chris Porteous visits a Canadian con "May the North be with you" and brings us interviews with Kenner luminaries Stephen Geddes and Jim Swearingen, telling their tales about creating and sculpting the toys that are the main reason we’re all here. Elsewhere, the World Cup is on, and the lads are talking goals, scores, red cards and trophies - Star Wars stylee. New Acquisitions heralds collectibles from Palitoy to pencils, tee shirts to two-packs, and books

03:52:34

Episode 98 : Was that an Echo … Echo … Echo?

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/11/02

This latest chock full episode comes soon on the heels of the Echo Base Live event in Redditch. We have a bunch of interviews, collecting tales and reminisces of another epic Star Wars event. The podcast team had a couple of tables, a load of merchandise to give away (including our VHS tape) and scrumptious amounts of collectibles to sell. Jason sadly comes with some horrendous and tragic personal news and he wanted to continue doing the things he loves so joins us this month. Jason is a beloved

04:35:11

Episode 97 : Living The Life of Riehle at the Annual

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2022/09/17

What day is it? Its Admiral Ackbar's birthday of course. Pete puts the case forward for when to celebrate our vintage Mon Calamari Admiral's official launch day, then use as an excuse for a party. Bring your fish fingers, crab sticks and Surströmming, if that way inclined. The main interview catches up with Chris Riehle to talk all things The Annual, collecting, focuses and ceramics.. In the Action figure face off, its as competitive as ever as; Preston bigs up Richard's favourite malfunctioning

03:59:21

Episode 96 : Narayan Nunb

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Well, it’s summer, and the thwack of leather on willow is heard on village greens across England. Or it would be, if it wasn’t raining. But, that doesn’t dampen the spirits, as the lads select their first XI Star Wars action figures to put on their whites, step up to the crease, and try not to get caught leg before Wicket. Oh, and Rich does his best to explain the rules of cricket for those (like Jason) not in the know. After a brief catch-up on Obi-Wan on t’telly, the team looks ahead to the Andor

04:39:30

Episode 95: Celebrate Star Wars - Come on!

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/07/05

It's time to Celebrate! But before the lads look back to Anaheim and forward to London, there's a round-up of Obi-Wan Kenobi on t'telly - is it any good? What did we like? What wasn't so great? And with that, it's time for a deep dive into Star Wars Celebrations. Jason and Chris tell all about highlights and hi-jinks in Anaheim, we look back at the announcements, the panels, the guests, and the Collecting Track, as well as interviews with other intrepid Brits who made the long trek to

04:55:21

Episode 94 : Diapers as Helmets

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/05/24

The lads kick off by digging up some old fossils, as a tale of archaeological artefacts leads to a discussion on treasures lost and found. A debate on Revenge items making it to store shelves is followed by latest acquisitions, with an update on last month’s Kneesaa challenge. Has Rich succumbed to all things furry? You’ll have to listen and find out! Action Figure Face-off sees a General, a Dignitary, a Princess and a Bounty Hunter fight it out, with Jason surprising himself – and us – with his

05:02:35

Episode 93 : Billenium Falcon

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/05/07

A five hour feast of vintage Star Wars collecting chowder. Join the lads in their quest to collect and talk about more stuff than their man caves can physically contain. Will the repair to the rift in Jason's collecting room hold out? Tune in. Joining the usual hosts this month is chief wizard of all things social media and sound editing, Chris Porteous. We recorded on a Sunday so we nabbed him and made him talk. Our main interview is with Bill Kimberlin who is known for his amazing VFX work on

04:20:21

Episode 92 : Brian’s Star Wars Toys

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2022/03/29

Episode 92 - Brian’s Star Wars Toys - The Vintage Rebellion Podcast Top o’ the mornin’ to ye! That jolly little leprechaun Richard introduces a show recorded on St Patrick’s Day, with special guest Brian Hickey hailing from the Emerald Isle. The lads come up with their best blarney as they take a look at the Irish Star Wars connection. There’s TV talk, as we look back at the finale of The Book of Boba Fett, where Jason’s predictions came scarily true, and then forward to Obi-Wan, with a dive into

04:09:30

Episode 91 : Jimmy MACtion Figures

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2022/02/14

The Vintage Rebellion Returns. Or is it the Return of the Vintage Rebellion, or maybe even the Revenge of... okay, okay you get the point. We blame Richard and possibly Jason for the lack of January release. Its a long story, but considering our length in show you don't need to hear it. Its Episode 91! Our very specialist of guests this month is Star Wars Podcasting Royalty, Sir Jimmy Mac from Rebel Force Radio. Pete has a good old fashioned chat about collecting, podcasting and anything else Star

05:02:11

Episode 90 : Santa Haines is coming to Hoth

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2021/12/24

It’s Chriiiiistmaaassssss! And the team is in festive mood for a bumper seasonal edition, complete with a special guest host. Who is it? You’ll be running to find out….. A discussion on Christmas gifts past and present leads on to new acquisitions, and for once all of the lads have something to share, as well as shout-outs to some amazing finds from around t’internet. Action Figure Face-Off has a twist this month, with a snow-filled seasonal flavour, straight from Hoth. In Rebel Briefings we hear

04:16:43

Episode 89 : State of the Rogue 4 (Hobbie)

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2021/11/29

The boys open with a brief retrospective on the trailer of The Book of Boba Fett. With a plethora of vintage morsels, was it enough to entice or repel? The Action Figure face-off features two of our favourite furry friends. No, not Jason Smith and Andy Preston, but Logray and Romba. But can the more passionate defences for the AT-AT Commander and Yoda send those fuzzballs packing. Who wins? Only Richard can decide. Following a Squid game inspired quiz from Jason Smith, Rebel Briefings with

04:31:39

Episode 87 : Grand Moff Parkins

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2021/11/25

The hosts are pondering a question of ethics - how should pursuing our hobby influence our public behaviour? Moving swiftly on, there are a plethora of new acquisitions from the team this month, and some great shout-outs from around the world wide web, including an excellent new collection room, and an unexpected Canadian discovery. Action Figure Face-Off features two Droids, a Gunner, and a smooth talking Smuggler. Who will emerge victorious? The lads discuss all the latest goings-on in the

04:17:34

Episode 86 : Star Wars and Hutch

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2021/11/25

The lads are in a nostalgic mood this month with a look back at Celebration Europe 3, which was 5 years ago this month. Panels, exhibits, costumes, celebs, swag and socials are all reminisced. Some great new acquisitions are discussed, from the team and elsewhere, and there’s a feisty Action Figure Face-Off - can anyone beat The Fett? In Rebel Briefings the team discusses the sale of the podcast’s spiritual home the Star Wars Forum U.K., celebrates the launch of the Variant Villain website, notes

03:43:10

Episode 88 : Bocra Fett

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2021/10/14

Rich has spotted a photo on Facebook, taken in a Far East factory, where a team of workers are busy assembling Star Wars figures. The lads discuss what insights this might have for our hobby, and whether it might affect our thinking about Star Wars toys. There’s a boisterous Action Figure Face-Off, and the team discuss some brilliant acquisitions from the past month, around the world of vintage collecting, including a great tale of a prototype action figure case which sat un-noticed in a collection

02:45:59

Episode 85 : May The Force Be With Euros

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2021/07/05

With the 2020 European Championship in full swing the lads have gone football crazy this month (that’s soccer, if you’re in the States), discussing which Star Wars action figures would make it into the TVR fantasy football squad. The New Acquisitions section brings a plethora of goodies from Messrs Norton, Preston and Smith, with Rich and Pete sadly bereft. In Action Figure Face-Off the battle is between a General, a Commander, a Pilot and a Pirate - with perhaps a surprising outcome. After a quiz

03:44:21

Episode 84 : Chef Chirpa

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2021/05/31

A fully vaccinated panel discuss what constitutes Vintage these days: Jason "Mr Palitoy" Smith is certainly known as a fossil, Andy Preston - ancient, Andy "Spoons" Norton - a relic, Peter Davis - a golden oldie and Richard - northern. TV's celebrity chef Dean Edwards joins Jason and Andy to talk collecting, conventions, miscards, Toy Toni's, mealtimes Star Wars style, and more. In Action Figure Face-Off this month its Nien Nunb vs Stormtrooper vs Teebo vs Chief Chirpa. Its the fiercest battle yet

04:38:16

Episode 83 : "I have encountered a Burgess in the force"

STAR WARS The Vintage Rebellion Podcast ·

2021/05/04

An almighty 4 hours of Vintage Star Wars for Episode 83 and although a little later than normal we thought what better way to release on May 4th*. Our feature interview is with Dan Burgess, who can be found on Generation Skywalker TALKING MODERN MOSTLY! (the traitor), but is also a barmy vintage collector and has adorned the Vintage Rebellion on many occasions in the past. The Vintage Rebellion Swap Shop takes off with the Marvel ROTJ number 1 with badges getting traded up for - a Canadian ROTJ

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