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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.

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All Episodes

01:43:32

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 22

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2023/01/21

The new year is upon us, but first it’s time to put 2022 to bed with a look back at the best and worst of the key Star Wars toylines from the last 12 months. Join Stu, Dan, Jez, Craig and new boy, Pete, as they run down their hits and misses from The Vintage Collection, Black Series, Hot Toys and Lego and discuss where they’re at in their own modern collecting journeys. For Stu, it's been a busy year picking up bargains and being unable to resist the lure of new Hot Toy releases – Dan’s new Vader

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37:41

THE COMMITTEE : ORIGINAL TRILOGY PUT-DOWNS

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2023/01/03

Put-downs, clap-backs and witty retorts… the original trilogy is full of them, and the Generation Skywalker Committee has reconvened to determine the most cutting lines and sharpest deliveries in a show packed full of Star Wars sass from classic characters and one line wonders. Listen to Stu, Jez, Dan and special guest Ian Trussler debate the long list here, or head straight to the video on YouTube or TikTok to watch our final Top 10. Laugh it up, Fuzzballs.

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01:27:51

GEEKI TIKIS CHRISTMAS PARTY

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/12/22

It's the Generation Skywalker Christmas party, and you're invited to join us as we drink cocktails and talk Tiki with Beeline Creative CEO and Geeki Tikis Big Kahuna – Brandon Giraldez. So grab yourself a ceramic mug inspired by the romance and glamour of the South Sea Islands, mix up your favourite tipple and pull up a chair as we hear how Brandon's love for Tiki and pop culture has led to one of the most creative and stylish product partnerships in Lucasfilm's portfolio. It's a lively and engaging

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01:32:21

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 21

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/12/20

Catch-up on all things modern, as the team review the pick of the latest releases from our favourite Star Wars brands. We’ve got toys from Hasbro, Jazzwares, ShopDisney and Hot Toys – models and statues from Kotobukiya, Gentle Giant, Iron Studios, Funko and Regal Robot – all kinds of great new Star Wars product by everyone from Geeki Tikis to Columbia – plus, this month our small business spotlight lands on Crystal Art Buddies and Nerdmatters. So, if you want the lowdown on the latest Grogu

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02:05:31

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 19 : PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/12/08

Hello what have we here? You're in for another treat, the Generation Skywalker crew have just dropped the second part of the Princess Leia Special, 'Those Old Fossils Episode 19 : Princess Leia Part 2'. That's right, two Vintage Star Wars collecting podcast episodes in the same week (2 x 2 hr. shows, rather than a mammoth 4hr show)! Hot on the heels of Episode 18 we bring you even more Leia Organa magic and a large sprinkling of Leia Bespin and Leia Endor. The show jumps straight in with another

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02:04:22

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 : PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/12/05

Who is she? She's beautiful. She is Princess Leia, and she is so amazing we've dedicated a whole show to her, in fact we wanted to afford her the attention she rightfully deserved therefore this is the first of 2 shows dedicated to our Princess from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. For Episode 18 of Those Old Fossils, the gang are joined by David DeMarchis, owner of an incredible vintage Star Wars collection with some extremely choice Leia pieces: Check out his R2/Leia miscard, some 'hair routing samples'

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54:14

THE COMMITTEE : LIGHTSABER DUELS

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/11/28

Lightsaber fights are a unique highlight of any Star Wars story and over the last 45 years we have seen showdowns between every light and darkside heavyweight across movies, animated shows and, more recently live action TV. In this show, the Generation Skywalker Committee has gathered, along with special guest Ian Trussler, to determine the all-time Top 10 duels. Looking at battles from the original trilogy, prequels, sequels and TV shows, we cast our net wide for worthy combatants before voting

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39:01

THE COMMITTEE : TOYS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE IN 1977

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/11/05

The Committee has reconvened to decide the Top 10 toys that Kenner should have made between 1977 and 1979. Listen in as Stu, Craig, Jez and guests Marc Hockley and Peter Lee debate their choices. Will anyone big up Biggs? Does Porkins squeeze into the rankings? Who on the team will toast Uncle and Owen and Beru ? Enjoy the discussion then watch the the Top 10 video on YouTube and TikTok. Agree or disagree with our choices? Let us know.

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47:59

LETRASET STATIONERY ORIGINAL ARTWORK DISCOVERY

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/10/24

If ever there were Star Wars items Craig and Mark dreamed of turning up, it would be these. Join them for this special one-off sofa chat as they discuss the pre-production find of their lives – from stumbling on an auction listing that seemed too good to be true and building a war chest, to some tense phone bidding and ultimately taking delivery of some of the most amazing original Star Wars artwork of the vintage era. It's a candid conversation that explores how connected they are to these items

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02:47:33

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 : THE EMPEROR, HIS...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/10/19

Those Old Fossils in back with another absolutely stellar episode, packed with nothing but pure vintage goodness. Thanks to the knowledge and help of Daryl Whitlow, Chris Moorehead, Ron Salvatore, Mark Andrews, Mark Baker, Jamie Acott and Will Mellish, the Generation Skywalker boys take a deep dive on the Emperor, his Dignitary and his Royal Guard. Ron journeys into the realm of the 'Bald Emperor' prototype and throne room options whilst also declaring his disdain for any name other than 'The

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02:18:37

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 20

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/10/14

It’s time to hang out, chat modern Star Wars, and let Stu, Dan and Craig be your guides through all the hottest news and announcements from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Lego, Regal Robot, Gentle Giant and many more. We discuss the latest developments at Hasbro Pulse and what that might mean to independent retailers, catch up with the highlights from D23 and Hasbro Pulse Con and have a little reminisce about Toys R Us, in light of their recent online relaunch in the UK. Things take festive turn with a look

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01:02:19

THE COMMITTEE : ON-SCREEN DUOS

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/09/28

Join Stu, Craig, Jez and guests Marc Hockley and Peter Lee as they discuss the best on-screen, one-to-one relationships in the Star Wars galaxy. In this new format show, you can watch the Top 10 on YouTube and TikTok, but here on the full podcast you can hear us discuss Star Wars duos in a committee! Find out which pairings were considered and rejected, who's arguments swung the voting and hear Jez make his passionate case for Frog Lady and her husband. Do you agree with our choices? Who would you

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02:49:11

THOSE OLD FOSSILS EPISODE 16 : DARTH VADER WITH BILL...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/09/18

Bill McBride is universally recognised as THE Darth Vader collector. The lifelong Star Wars fan holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Darth Vader Collection in the World’. Generation Skywalker were delighted to have Bill join the team for this month's extra special deep dive into the Dark Lord of the Sith. We would be honoured if you’d join us and listen to the probing questions on all aspects of Bill's life as a Star Wars fan and a variety of his collecting highlights. Bill shares some

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02:09:34

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 19

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/08/25

Beginning with a peek at what contemporary Star Wars collectibles the team has been buying, this episode of our Modern collecting roundtable show takes a look at what happened when Generation Skywalker attended the recent London Film and Comic Con as part of the Star Wars Zone, as well as exploring the supply, quality, packaging and price issues that are angering parts of the Hasbro collecting community. And of course we run through all the fresh releases from The Vintage Collection, Black Series,

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03:39:06

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 15 : A WALRUS, A REBEL, A...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/08/21

Join Jez, Stu and Craig along with collecting powerhouse and Star Wars community favourite, Lee Bullock forming the round table. Alex Pardi joins us to talk all about his Cantina Collection, Ron Salvatore pops in to wax lyrical about his love of Walrus Man (and his collecting pet peeve). Andy Goulding talks 'Hoth Soldier' as part of his Rebel Soldier focus. (He says he's not a focus collector but he's fairly focused). We also discuss the Biker Scout and Pop-Up Lightsaber R2-D2, with the Variant

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29:14

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/08/18

This is the yard sale find of dreams. Join Jez as he interviews lifelong fan and collector Paul Jason who has recently managed to get himself an incredible find of vintage Star Wars. Paul’s find gives everyone ‘A New Hope’ that the vintage we crave is still out there to be found. (Also available as an enhanced podcast on the Generation Skywalker YouTube channel.)

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02:27:42

A LOOK AT OBI-WAN KENOBI

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/08/11

Re-live the highs and lows of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with the Generation Skywalker team as we sit down to discuss the entire six-part story in one, in-depth, spoiler-filled show. We leave no force-lifted stone unturned as we get into the themes, fan controversies and Easter eggs, and breakdown what individual elements really shone and what left some of us cold. Cross referencing IMDB ratings with our own social media polls, there’s a general consensus, but not everyone on the team sees things the

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02:58:20

THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/07/07

Those Old Fossils – our vintage collecting show – is here with the first of our Four Figure Focuses. This month an incredible nine members of the global Star Wars community join Jez, Stu, Dan and Marc Hockley as they delve into: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dengar, Anakin Skywalker and everyone’s favourite peg warmer Klaatu. Matt George drops in for a brilliant interview on his beloved Ben Kenobi, giving some incredible insights to pre-production collecting. Jez discovers a brilliant Facebook Group dedicated

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02:12:53

THE MODERN WAY : EPISODE 18

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/07/03

We’re back for our regular round-up of modern Star Wars toys and collectibles. And this time we have a special guest. Toy shop owner, event organiser and all-round fan ambassador, Dave Tree joins Dan and Jez to look at the new releases, as well as offering up some fascinating insights into the workings of Hasbro and the toy industry in general. This episode covers all the latest from our favourite licences and a few that have the team scratching their heads. What do we think to Haslab’s Reva

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01:48:20

STAR WARS CELEBRATION : A CELEBRATION & SWCA 2022...

GENERATION SKYWALKER: STAR WARS ·

2022/06/28

Fresh from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, Craig sits with Stu, Mark and Jez to discuss our collective experiences of past Celebrations and highlights of the one just gone. Themed around the latest output from Disney, vintage and modern collectibles, social events and swag – it's a jam-packed show that takes in the key live panels, The Mandalorian Experience exhibition, Collecting Track, the Generation Skywalker-sponsored Hop Wars craft beer event and all the action from the show floor and

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