Star Wars: Prototypes and Production

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a podcast that provides an in-depth look into the Star Wars films, TV series, and books we love. It also covers the Kenner and Hasbro toys, and examines the process of those toys, from concepts to prototypes to the ones that made it to the toy stores! Join host David Quinn on a journey with fellow collectors to learn more about Star Wars and the fascinating hobby of collecting Star Wars toys.This is the wonder of a galaxy far, far away. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

Star Wars: Prototypes and Production is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 252 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Star Wars: Prototypes and Production, a tv show with 252 episodes published.

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  253. Revisiting 2024’s FONZCON 4: Back To Syracuse For The ToyFest Show & A Star Wars Meetup! (Pt 1)

  Sep 28, 202651 min

  Where can you still purchase 1985 Power of the Force action figures for $10??? If you were at Syracuse’s ToyFest 5 in April of 2024, those were some of the fantastic finds at this vintage and modern trove of Star Wars treasures. ToyFest was one of the stops during the exciting 2024 FonzCon 4 weekend, an Empire State Star Wars Collectors Club meetup hosted by Fonz Napolitano. FonzCon has become a destination for Star Wars collectors from New York and beyond, and is a true celebration of the best parts of the Star Wars community. Join host David Quinn for part one of a three-part look back at the 2024 FonzCon 4 series. Travel to Syracuse with him, as he reflects on the special moments of previous FonzCon meetups and attends a Friday evening collectors’ dinner. And tour the ToyFest show together on Saturday morning, before heading to Fonz’ home for the weekend’s main event. This is the lasting magic of collector trips. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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  251. How Bill Lemon Sculpted Some Of The Most Iconic Kenner Star Wars Action Figures! (Part 2)

  Sep 8, 20261 hour

  Which famous Kenner Star Wars action figures did Bill Lemon create? During the era of the original trilogy, one legendary toy sculptor was responsible for some of the most important and unique figures in the Kenner line. And unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted figures in wax, Bill carved each one out of a hard acetate, a difficult and exacting method used by a previous generation of artists. But the result? Galactic works of art, and ones that you could use to tell your own Star Wars stories. Join host David Quinn for part two of a fascinating conversation with collector Ron Salvatore about Bill’s prolific work on the original Star Wars toy line. Ron, a writer for the premier vintage Star Wars memorabilia site, The Star Wars Collectors Archive, shares the insights he gleaned from researching and publishing an article titled, “A Model Craftsman: Bill Lemon and His Sculpting Contributions to Kenner's Star Wars Toy Line.” Ron also discusses the Star Wars figures Lemon sculpted, and tells some of the stories behind how he and other collectors discovered them years later and purchased them from former Kenner employees. This is a perfect way to learn about the action figures you love. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Read Ron's Bill Lemon Article on The Star Wars Collectors Archive: https://blog.theswca.com/2026/08/a-model-craftsman-bill-lemon-and-his.html To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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  250. A Monumental 250th: Bill Lemon, The Legendary Toy Sculptor Behind Leia Hoth, 2-1B, Jawa & More!

  Sep 3, 20261h 2m

  Bill Lemon created Kenner Star Wars figures in a miraculous way. Unlike the majority of his peers who sculpted in wax, Lemon meticulously carved his creations out of hard blocks of acetate. And as a model craftsman, Lemon delivered some of the most beloved and iconic action figures of the 1970s and 1980s. Kenner’s Jawa, the Death Squad Commander, the AT-AT Driver and TIE Pilot, Leia Hoth, 2-1B, 8D8, Luke Jedi, the Rebel Commando, Yak Face, Kez-Iban, the 12” C-3PO and many more came from a self-taught sculptor who blended artistry and engineering seamlessly. Join host David Quinn for the monumental 250th episode of the podcast, and for part one of a conversation with collector Ron Salvatore about Bill Lemon and his incredible work. Ron, a writer for the premier vintage Star Wars memorabilia site, The Star Wars Collectors Archive, shares the history behind how Bill became a toy sculptor, and why both designers and collectors have coveted his acetate sculpts for decades. This is truly the best way to celebrate eight years and 250 episodes of the podcast. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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  249. LIVE From The Toys For The Ages Expo: Star Wars Galore In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! (Part 2)

  Aug 26, 20261h 11m

  How did the Toys for the Ages Expo become one of the best toy shows in the country? In July, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys for the Ages Expo may become your new favorite toy show. Join host David Quinn for part two of the Toys for the Expo weekend series, as he travels to Gettysburg to reunite with friends and to hunt for exciting Star Wars treasures. Visit the Expo on Saturday morning, for the toy show’s first official day in its new locale. Learn which Star Wars items surfaced for sale at the show, along with some incredible and iconic pieces from other popular toy lines from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. And experience a full day at the Toys for the Ages Expo, complete with collector conversations, a return to a very special restaurant, and how the show become an annual destination for thousands of collectors in the Northeast and beyond. This is why you need to come to Gettysburg in 2027. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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  248. The Toys For The Ages Expo DOUBLES In Size And Moves To A New Home In Gettysburg, PA! (Part 1)

  Aug 18, 202659 min

  The Toys for the Ages Expo has cemented itself as one of the greatest toy and collectible shows in the northeast. This year, promoter Andy Cook moved the show from its former home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to a 73,000 square-foot sports complex in the historic town of Gettysburg. With larger booths, double the amount of vendors, and Andy’s pledge of continuing to offer the greatest selection of rare and vintage items, the Toys for the Ages Expo may become your new favorite toy show. Join host David Quinn for part one of the Toys for the Expo weekend series, as he travels to Gettysburg to reunite with friends and to hunt for exciting Star Wars treasures. Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what setup at the toy show is like the day before opening to the public, the types of collectibles that turn up, and why a group dinner with dealers and collectors makes the weekend so memorable. This is a new era for the Expo, in its new location. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 YOUTUBE MUSIC/PODCASTS: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UruGWpd8qKrObL8-DSLekomB8GuB1VT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

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