As part of our series of shows looking at Return of the Jedi, the committee has reconvened to decide the top 10 tie-in toys from the early 80s. So, join Stu, Jez, Craig, Pete and respected toy expert and commentator Dave Tree for the rundown, as we cover all the classics, alongside a few more unusual items. Will Chewbacca’s Bandolier make the list? Will the Huffy Speeder Bike take the lead? Let us know what we missed! Listen to the full debate here, then check out the Top 10 video on YouTube ....
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 112
Get ready for Ahsoka and join the full Generation Skywalker crew for a run down of all the Star Wars exclusives and and announcements from San Diego Comic Con – including a closer look at the new Haslab Ghost crowdfunder, the latest from The Vintage Collection, Black Series and and Retro collections. We explore the new Geeki Tikis x Shag collaboration, look at fresh Lego sets, discuss the new Artisan Edition Anakin Hot Toy and take a peak at the latest releases from Gentle Giant, Iron Studios an...
Aug 13, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 111
When is it OK to talk all the way though a movie? When it's one of Generation Skywalker's occasional series of commentary shows. 40 years ago we were all enjoying the 'Summer of Jedi', so now's the perfect time to join Dan, Jez, Craig and Pete as they sit and re-watch the film and share their recollections, reactions and behind the scenes trivia in real time. Where were you in '83? Did the Emperor creep you out? What did you expect to see under Vader's mask? Did you find the Ewoks adorable or an...
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 110
'Chewie, we’re home.’ As trailer moments go, it was a moment that got everyone 'in the feels'. But what else did the sequel trailers get right? And what did they get wrong? It's almost 10 years since the first teaser dropped for The Force Awakens, and it's getting on for 2 years since our last Retracing Trailers show. Now, the team are back to cast a critical eye and reminisce about when they saw some of these for the first time. So, join Jez, Craig, Dan and Pete for some hot takes in a deep div...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 109
What happens when a popular toy line starts to wane? In this episode we are joined by two collectors with a keen interest in the unique ways vintage figures were packaged for the clearance aisles. Gary Smith (almost certainly owner of the best Palitoy Star Wars collection in the world) joins Jez to discuss his collection of miscards and how these were 'intentional mistakes' to get rid of old stock. And Thorsten Greth pops in to discuss German Power of the Force three-packs and the recent additio...
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 108
With less than a week to go on their Kickstarter campaign, former toy designer Bob Brechin and art director Brian Hickey join Dan, Craig and Pete to discuss 'My Palitoy Life'. 10 years in the making, the book charts the rise and fall of one of the most iconic toy manufacturers of the 20th Century and creators of some of the most sought after vintage Star Wars playsets in the world. And this is your opportunity to hear directly from the writer and designer about how the book came be, the meticulo...
Jun 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 107
Dan, Jez, Craig and Pete go for gold in an episode of The Modern Way covering a whole array of shiny, new Star Wars collectibles from the last few months. The team discuss their own recent purchases and what nuggets they know about Disney's future plans for TV shows and movies, before digging in to review all the new releases and announcements from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Lego, Gentle Giant and Jazwares. Whether you are a Black Series die-hard or a Hot Toys dabbler, there's lots to admire in this late...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 106
Stuart, Craig, Jez and Pete return from the shenanigans of this years Star Wars Celebration in London and relive some of their stand out moments. From Craig's double panel presentation on Sunday to the Craft Beer show event he was truly a busy boy. Whilst Jez, with his alter ego 'The Running Stormtrooper', tells the tale of his Celebration running 100km whilst raising money for two children's charities, and what a tale, exceeding fundraising expectations and ending his Celebration in a way he ne...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 105
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is upon us, and the team at Generation Skywalker are getting very excited. So excited in fact that they've done a guide to things they wouldn't want to miss, from panels and art to evening entertainment and running in a booth, we've got it covered here. Listen in, enjoy the show, and we'll see you in London in just a few days. FREAK OUUUUTTTTT!!!!!
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 104
Few movie villains have appeared in as many classic scenes as Darth Vader, but which of his countless moments across the films, TV shows, comics and novels do the Generation Skywalker team consider to be his best? Join Stu, Craig, Dan and Pete as they debate their picks here or (if you can do without hearing what happened to the Imperial nurse who fell in love with the Dark Lord) head straight to the video on YouTube or TikTok to watch our final Top 10....
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 103
Generation Skywalker brings you a fun and uplifting roundtable. With #Cantina2 on the horizon as the must-attend event at this year's Star Wars Celebration, Stuart and Jez sit down with Martin Keeler, film director/producer/writer Jed Shepherd and Mark Hamilton from rock band Ash to talk about the event that the three of them are putting together. We look at the success of the first Cantina in 2016 and some of what to expect this time around, but this roundtable is much more than that, with tale...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 102
As well as a full review of collecting in 2022 and a look forward into 2023, this packed episode of Those Old Fossils has three exclusives: The first being a brilliant real-time talk through the fascinating Toltoys auction which took place in New Zealand, thanks to David Phillips. Then we have Peter interviewing Chuck Lang regarding the imminent Morphy auction and finally we give one more exclusive which is so hot we won't even write it here! The perfect vintage collecting episode to listen to b...
Jan 31, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 101
The 100th edition of Generation Skywalker and do we have an absolute epic show to bring you. Leaning on our slogan, 'All eras. All passions. All Star Wars', Generation Skywalker has reached out to the furthest corners of the galaxy to bring you 100 stories from 100 Star Wars fans, from all areas of Star Wars. Cosplayers to toy collectors. Authors to childhood memories. Every tale has its own charm and needs to be heard, and we're delighted to be able to give these stories that platform. It's our...
Jan 27, 2023•4 hr 38 min•Ep. 100
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 Vade...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 99
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....
Jan 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 98
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 enga...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 97
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 snow...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 96
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...
Dec 08, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 95
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...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 94
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...
Nov 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 93
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.
Nov 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 92
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 item...
Oct 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 91
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 Em...
Oct 19, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 90
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 ...
Oct 14, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 89
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 y...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
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 so...
Sep 18, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 87
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 Serie...
Aug 25, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 86
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 ...
Aug 21, 2022•3 hr 39 min•Ep. 85
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.)
Aug 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 84
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...
Aug 11, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 83
