Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 62 - Best of 2017 & The Last Jedi

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 59 | Celebration, Vintage Collection 3.75" & R2Witco

Going back to my roots! I team up again with original co-host Whit as we talk old times, new toys and general Star Wars Voring conversation : )

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 57; 'The Topps Awakens'.

A brand New 'Boring Conversation Anyway' Episode 57; 'The Topps Awakens' is out. I sat down with the brand manager at Topps Star Wars, Mark Von Ohlen and we talked all things Star Wars.... We take some time to discuss a ton of new products (12 to be precise, all launched in the last quarter alone of 2015).

SHOW NOTES

1. 4 new products launched. Connexions, dog tags danglers & JTFA
2. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToppsStarWars/photos/a.305898082871093.1073741825.274996949294540/762960353831528/?type=3
3. https://goo.gl/HqQO5y  A new Topps cards soon to be released. Holofoil exclusive to NYCC?
4. Danglers, Acme Archive character key based. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToppsStarWars/posts/763444857116411
5. Danglers video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw0bJje3aRM
6. Exclusive SW insider cards http://goo.gl/ltQlqf
7. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToppsStarWars/photos/a.305898082871093.1073741825.274996949294540/766814526779444/?type=3
8. Connexions overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC3ocqcUs7A
9. Connexions full website http://www.topps.com/galacticconnexions
10. Connexions wave 2 sneak peek.
11. JTFA full checklist - http://goo.gl/CHkNXQ
12. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToppsStarWars/posts/772752339518996
13. NYCC cards http://www.flyguy.net/2015/10/topps-offering-exclusive-limited.html
14. Hi-Tek https://www.facebook.com/OfficialToppsStarWars/posts/774915132636050
15. JTFA List 2 http://goo.gl/ROh4Jv 
16. Hi -Tek Wave 2 https://goo.gl/liw7bp

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 55: A Star Wars Podcast. SDCC 2014 Star Wars Overview

We're back! Another long 'Boring Conversation Anyway' gives an in-depth SDCC overview.
Regulars +Dan Curto, +Yakface.com, +Dorksidetoys, +Tamer ofthe Shipyards & Jedi Temple Archives chew the fat over Hasbro, +Sideshow Collectibles & more.

DOWNLOAD THE MP3 VERSION ► http://bit.ly/BCApodcast55
SHOW NOTES:

1. LEGO Wookies

http://news.toyark.com/2014/07/23/lego-sdcc-star-wars-rebels-wookiee-gunship-comic-con-2014-reveal-129470

2. Thursday  really only Fett & Dutch revealed from Hasbro;

http://news.toyark.com/2014/07/23/star-wars-black-series-sdcc-2014-129661

general thoughts on the FETT from all?

http://www.rebelscum.com/2014-SDCC/SDCC-2014-Hasbro-Star-Wars-First-Look/default.asp rebels card design across all-confusing?

3. ‘’Take a look at my gigantic chopper’’ & LEGO minifig display, mini fighter with chopper

http://news.toyark.com/2014/07/23/lego-sdcc-2014-booth-images-129959

http://www.groovebricks.com/lego-sdcc-2014-15th-anniversary-minifigure-case/

LEGO PR cant even get these sets, desperate to get them. Is this fair, wise move for LEGO to have such limited items? Only encourages copies? Panels thoughts.

4. Sideshow 1/6th Scale

http://news.toyark.com/2014/07/24/sideshow-star-wars-sixth-scale-figures-sdcc-2014-130098

Thoughts on hot toys ¼ scale and pushing deeper into Star Wars under license from Hasbro. What do we want to see? Price points?

5. Hot toys are going nuts with product releases, especially y around Iron man. The Scale of collectibles is getting bigger. Way bigger. Hall of armour new sets, The bat, tumblrs (multiples) Jaxx pacific, NECA ¼ scale. Thoughts on bigger collectibles and do customers still want 3.75? or is 6” and above the new hotness? 

Can I get a Fabrikation Fett? Part in the USA...

6. Some new podcasts, new channels, new reviews. Instagram, coming from www.dorksidetoys.com

7. Black series 6” revealed on Saturday;

http://news.toyark.com/2014/07/23/star-wars-black-series-sdcc-2014-129661

Official images for closeups and comparisons: https://plus.google.com/b/116325231465810007924/photos/116325231465810007924/albums/6040100964822656513  We skip the command line and angry turds.

8. Was HASBRO SW disappointing? Paul?

http://banthaskull.com/story/news_another_disappointing_sdcc_presentation

9. Quick skim over Gentle Giant-Hot wheels: http://www.rebelscum.com/san_diego_comic_con_2014.asp  

10. Rebels is looking good. Extended overview trailer ‘A look ahead’’, several others, but this had to be the best; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYkXif5Q2mA

ESB easter eggs, McQuarrie throughout and in? Longer clips with Buck tooth inquisitor:

11. Love this: https://twitter.com/justinaclin/status/493132489850748929

Follow and visit: twitter.com/dancurto | Imperial Shipyards | Yakface | Jedi temple Archives & the now even more fabulous, windswept & interesting Dorksidetoys

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 54: A Star Wars Podcast. Episode 4 A New Hope-Toy Commentary

DOWNLOAD THE FREE MP3 TOY COMMENTARY: http://bit.ly/BCApodcast54

Join +FLYGUY  on another meaty +Star Wars toy talk show featuring +Dan Curto, +Yakface.com +Tamer ofthe Shipyards, +Dorksidetoys, & JediTempleArchives

Join the BCA possee, all die hard Star Wars fanboys and toy experts watch and review Star Wars A New Hope Ep 4 whilst providing it's first full toy commentary. Adding insights on the the vintage & modern figures and vehicles we got from the movie. Childhood favourites, modern day updates, hits, misses, vintage collection, LEGO, 5POA, POTF, Black Series Six inch and 3.75 Inch that we need to yet see. 12 inch classics, play-sets, creatures and much more.

Like Star Wars toys? You're gonna love the first toy commentary for Star Wars, A New Hope.



SHOW NOTES:

1. A New Hope 1977, who saw it in cinemas? The birth of toys

LEGO, Sideshow, POTF 2

JTA guide to Classic Vintage figs and creatures etc http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/vintagepics/

Modern Vintage figs

http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/tvc_SL.html

Scum guide to all vintage, playsets etc

http://www.rebelscum.com/CH-VINT.asp

2. star destroyer playset http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/vintagepics/vingallery02large.php?toypic=3
3. Rebel fleet trooper great figure http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/basicfigures/VC52.html
4. Vader collector case http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/vintage/tempVvadercase.jpg
5. Droid shuttle http://www.potf2.com/potj/images/archive/saga/ultrac3po/c3po_allgold_bubble.jpg
6. Land of the jawas http://www.rebelscum.com/Kenner-PS-LandoftheJawas.asp
7. Variant http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/2014/02/05/from-cardboard-space-stations-to-creature-cantinas-kenner-vintage-playsets-part-1/
8. Radio controlled Sandcrawler http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/vintagepics/vingallery02large.php?toypic=72
9. look sir droids! No Imperial ship here for this special edition, only LEGO? Hasbro Dewback still awesome. (and new lego one too) http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/basicfigures/VC14.html Love the old dewback https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7j5O6rw-Qwa42ZioFB5LAng_mUzzPHEVKUI3D4S5-GLErsz-GIhjLaXEcPs-unM7Irk-7wnXMpCzJ83MioPvpsPRpCSsriu2XYby3fccZP7GcB0c3xEhwPt2g3zmylga6GahDaJpAV-Y/s1600-h/Dewback2.jpg
10. Droid sale, some great older figures in POTF line of the tall green droid Also was that legacy collection http://www.rebelscum.com/tlcBPlarshomestead.asp womp rat and very disco finish on sand.
11. We really need an updated Tusken https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFOkGOeToCUptRYVIECDn7xcOeftRIvFCkwpYPdqp2z9Fr3VcQg4BUU91N1B0HSHj_Y8AONpogMZL0PFSk7x8JTAlmL3KOjbIxcLGmtRKoVQVa3FEmlciEbF-xSsqYkQF8U7gR5vUw5ka/s1600/Tusken+Raider+12%25E2%2580%259D+Jumbo+Vintage+Kenner+Star+Wars+Action+Figure+by+Gentle+Giant.jpg
12. Banthas have tended to suck, looks like a muppet http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/bantha_1_.jpg a bit sad really no?
13. One of the best EU toys-Imperial Troop Transport http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/vintagepics/vingallery01large.php?toypic=100
14. Luke landspeeder Vintage collection best  http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/content/modules.php?name=JReviews&rop=showcontent&id=881
15. 4. Do we really want a  new sandcrawler? Massive!
16. Ronto-Yuk! Bubble ship outside cantina, http://www.theforce.net/swtc/Pix/books/scrapbook/cantinajerba.jpg
17. cantina http://www.rebelscum.com/vintCantinaAdventure.asp

a) How many figures have been made from this scene? Can’t EVER make Tonnika Sisters? :(  

18. Snaggletooth red/blue, Ponda, http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/basicfigures/VC70.html Hammerhead, (saga collection Momaw Nadon best?) lost with all the changes now to creatures.
19. falcon-The Ultimate Vintage Collection surely the best?
20. dockingbay 94 Screams for a playset. Best Fett has to be http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/basicfigures/VC09.html
21. Death stars http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/2014/02/05/from-cardboard-space-stations-to-creature-cantinas-kenner-vintage-playsets-part-1/ LEGO death star insanely cool.
22. Palitoy Death Star http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/palitoyds.htm

               a. Is there any chance we will ever see a new Death Star Playset?       C’mon Hasbro do something like this!    http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=8715.msg173398#msg173398

23. Detention bay POTF playsets http://www.rebelscum.com/potf2/POTF2playDSdetentionloose.jpg & http://mlm-s2-p.mlstatic.com/star-wars-death-star-escape-potf-rebajado-2661-MLM2756651852_052012-F.jpg but we needed this one http://static3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130220051438/starwars/images/3/3e/1138_Episode_IV.png
24. Leia-wowser! 7yrs old and I had disturbance in my pants https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WlqNAjVSN7QDmpaPKYFWJ2Gg1NN3QX2AZIgXGOsdqGdv7jAY25SasxvPwcSK6gQqVJ4cuwFH1-WU_plSO1khaJ3iXNrenSH0L09ZZRp_cTQdIiVgcqGCZX6Tgl6Jlr_MsItrl2T2EPkF/s1600/PrincessLeiaPrison.jpg
25. x-wings-have we had them all? VC version gotta be the best although wings are a bit rubbish http://www.rebelscum.com/2013_Toy_Fair/Hasbro_Presentation_International_Toy_Fair_2013_Star_Wars/Hasbro_Presentation_International_Toy_Fair_2013_Star_Wars-48.jpg
26. Y-wings did not like Y Wing VC too brown coloured http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/2012Hasbro/TVC-Y-WING/TVC-Y-WING-18.jpg
27. Darths tie fighter http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/vintage/tempVTIEvader.jpg
28. Best tie fighter the huge scale one?
29. Vintage collection tie fighter pilot best so far I think http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/TVC/Basic/VC65TIEpilot/TVC-1955.jpg
30. Medals, That VC Han kinda sucks - Y U No Give us VOTC Han head Hasbro?http://www.yakfaceforums.com/TGuide2004/html/TVC/basicfigures/VC42.html plaus anemic Luke, and no chewie with medal!

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Boring Conversation Anyway™ #55  will return July 2014.

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 53: A Star Wars Podcast. The Magnificent Episode VII & FUEU

Another meaty +Star Wars  show with a great bunch, featuring +Dan Curto, +Yakface.com +Tamer ofthe Shipyards, +Dorksidetoys, JediTempleArchives & Banthaskull.com

MP3 VERSION HERE: http://bit.ly/BCApodcast53

SHOW NOTES:

1. follow up on last show: http://youtu.be/7UUomt7RpA4 1500  watched, many comments and input and several hundred MP3 listeners too, especially for long show! Fans want to collect better. Great reception and input!

2. FU EU?  Panels thoughts on announcement http://starwars.com/news/the-legendary-star-wars-expanded-universe-turns-a-new-page.html

1. Fans reactions mostly positive but a lot of vitriol https://plus.google.com/116325231465810007924/posts/FTFeUY9oAT8

2. Legends rebrand http://starwars.com/news/the-legendary-star-wars-expanded-universe-turns-a-new-page.html
3. FU to the FU 1 & 2 too? All games out, only Clone Wars TV/Movie is canon.

3. So this happened; http://www.flyguy.net/2014/04/star-wars-episode-vii-cast-officially.html

Round panel on the cast with 7 new core characters for episode 7  with one who starred in the 7th seal. Spooky!

http://variety.com/gallery/star-wars-episode-vii-meet-the-cast/

Shout to Plastic Empire for sharing. https://twitter.com/StarWarsinClass/status/461255228277682176

1. Harrison Ford has a Gigantic part? (oo-er)
2. Carrie married or not?
3. Daisy Ridley (daughter? relation to obi?)
4. Kenny & Anthony kiss and make up?
5. John Boyega (Jedi? Attack of the Block)
6. wheredafuq is Billy Dee? John is a relation?
7. Adam Driver (baddy)
8. Oscar Isaac (han solo character)
9. Andy Serkis (CGI?)
10. Domhnall Gleeson ( playing bill weasley to cross franchises? : ))
11. Max (The Merciless) von Sydow  (Villain? Voice only?)
12. Do we need the cast to be like a colours of benetton ad? http://twitter.com/graemem/status/461258287321591808 & https://twitter.com/clubjade/status/461280005285502976 & http://moviepilot.com/posts/2014/04/30/industry-reacts-to-star-wars-episode-vii-s-lack-of-women-1389899?lt_source=external%2Cmanual#!GZoiJ

13. Abu Dhabi At-At’s http://i.imgur.com/mcIqmTo.jpg
14. Boba fett Movie too hard? Disneyfication of Fett? http://collider.com/star-wars-han-solo-movie-boba-fett-movie-spinoff/
15. What do we all want from Ep 7, locations, toys, books, spin off movies.
16. if official site break on this, can you imagine when the trailers hit?

4. Sideshow revealed R2, Boba, Jango & more. https://plus.google.com/b/116325231465810007924/116325231465810007924/posts/b3hASJtuSaM https://plus.google.com/b/116325231465810007924/photos/116325231465810007924/albums/6008765002573632193

5. Hasbro leaks, can Eddie spill more on? https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.565350786809956.130282.152159784795727&type=1&stream_ref=10 & https://www.facebook.com/YodasnewsPage/posts/10152763000699867?stream_ref=10

http://www.sandtroopers.com/smf/index.php?topic=15583.0

6. Jabba SDCC http://www.flyguy.net/2014/05/sdcc-starwars-exclusive-revealed-jabba.html

7. Disney-Dan and Jayson’s trip quick overview (Paul, Tamer, Chris, Eddie & I were totes jelly)

http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2014/04/22/new-disney-store-products/

8. LEGO Revan & Poster

https://plus.google.com/b/116325231465810007924/116325231465810007924/posts/ANPwJgPTTZe

9. Avanos cosplay! http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2014/04/25/anovos-announces-star-wars-costume-collection/

10. http://www.flyguy.net/2014/05/new-star-wars-black-series-six-inch.html   Is this for real?

11. Episode 1 was 15 the other day. Eddie or anyone else talking about midnight madness

Boring Conversation Anyway™ #54  will return Early June 2014.

Boring Conversation Anyway™ Episode 52: 'Are We Collecting or Hoarding Star Wars Toys?'

Another video/audio Boring Conversation Anyway™ as we go deep in to why we collect Star Wars and ask if we really are just hoarders? As usual some of the best expertise in toy collecting and sites join us to share their thoughts:  Yakface.com, ImperialShipyards.net, Jedi Temple Archives, Dan Curto & Dorksidetoys.com 

Thanks as always to these guys for their time and what was a great meaty and insightful discussion. Watch the video below or

DOWNLOAD THE MP3 PODCAST AUDIO VERSION: http://bit.ly/BCApodcast52

Is this what we are all after in a collection?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1379861695612685&set=o.222822571081040&type=3            

Yes! Says Eddie

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/ecampbel3/20140329_183706_zps433ea3ca.jpg

Justin’s Vintage collection from JediDefender -Jayson (wow!)http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=22347.msg569847#msg569847

1. Round table;

1. each quick background on when started collecting,
2. what you collect, and do you have a focus?
3. where you get them? Are a hoarder or a collector?
4. This cartoon sums it up. 013/07/Hoarder03.jpg
5. collecting sources, reference to both of Steve Sansweet books (Paul and Dan input on the items in the book, where were figures from predominantly?)

2. Looking at some well known collectors

1. Steve Sansweet, the biggest of them all (Old phoptos) http://rebelscum.com/gallery/rancho-opening-pw/
2. Phillip Wise http://www.rebelscum.com/pwroom.asp
3. Pegs approach By Rob O Hara https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202490044026686&set=o.222822571081040&type=3
4. more pegs https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202445215763376&set=o.222822571081040&type=3

3. Definition of hoarding

1. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dirty-secret/201012/what-is-the-difference-between-compulsive-hoarding-and-collecting
2. sums it up http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/comicsalliance.com/files/2can be hard to collect when guys get this nuts https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151796645416916&set=o.222822571081040&type=3
3. Cabinets are a great way to store https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.760346053995353&type=1
4. Minimal and cool lighting from javier cerda https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202710398794215&set=o.222822571081040&type=3&permPage=1

5. Tom Berges minimal but gorgeous vintage collection https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202637428248568&set=o.222822571081040&type=3&permPage=1
6. Gus Lopez At ICE shared his collection in the boba cabana https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201352106356324&set=o.222822571081040&type=3&theater
7. More Gus https://www.flickr.com/photos/toysrgus/?view=md

4. Hoarding, often deeply tied to emotional aspects, any of the panel have any emotional aspects to their collections?

1. Our friend in Star Wars Land James Burns went though this last year with a TV crew (brave man). Not the worst case of hoarding but clearly getting to be a problem amd jighlights the emotional aspect http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01w2s3f
2. Can you believe hoarding can lead to murder? https://plus.googleapis.com/+TekSushi/posts/YEngUGj9kWY
3. Lots of it http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/star-wars-fan-killed-his-wife-89260
4. More hoarding: https://www.facebook.com/GuinnessWorldRecords/photos/a.433038889031.230483.6732359031/10151498460684032/?type=1&theater
5. getting out of hand http://blogs.bestmovie.it/nic/files/2013/11/hoarding.jpg
6. Managing it with a plan http://reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/ask-jkm-question-26-collecting-or.html

5. Collection Intervention (& to a lesser degree the Toy Hunter) provided me some valuable insights.  1-3 Elese Luray, rest are FLYGUY-but hopefully useful!

1. Condition is key. Items are always worth more and easier to sell if the condition is good.
2. If an item comes with original packing, keep it, even if you display, collectibles are always worth more with their boxes.
3. Display your collection. What is the point of collecting if you cannot enjoy it.
4. You can’t take this shit with you - if there was a fire and you had to save five things what would they be? That’s the core and perhaps focus of your collection.
5. Sell, donate and get rid of ‘stuff’ that clutters your life. If you're not enjoying it and appreciating it,  you're not enjoying collecting, your likely hoarding and getting depressed. Angry turds are shit-deal with it!
6. Recycling and getting rid of stuff lets you buy new stuff! “After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting.” -Spock in Star trek!

6. Focus and or themes can help you round out a collection

1. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151954703642120&set=pcb.10152280551674806&type=1&theater
2. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151954703712120&set=pcb.10152280551674806&type=1&theater
3. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151954703877120&set=pcb.10152280551674806&type=1&theater
4. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151954703922120&set=pcb.10152280551674806&type=1&theater
5.