When it comes to our favorite hobby, it is clear that there is a lot of passion from collectors of TVC. However, perspective is important when you are a lifer such as myself and Chris Swanski of Bantha Skull. In this episode, Chris and I discuss hills we would die on for TVC, and hills we would not. What is most important to the long-term health of the line, and what is not? Let’s break it down. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina In...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The Cantina has funded, the Ghost is arriving, and Return to Tatooine is about to get underway. But what else will The Vintage Collection be up to in 2025? What comes after Return to Tatooine in 2026? In this episode, I am joined by Toys Are The Way as we speculate about future themes that TVC could see in the future. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevintagecollectionpodcast/ https://www.ins...
Dec 11, 2024•53 min
The latest HasLab Star Wars The Vintage Collection campaign has been revealed, and it is none other than the Mos Eisely Cantina! In this episode, I explain the structure of this project, from the modular Cantina playset itself to the miraculous Wuher and Tonnika Sisters figures that are included with the set. I remind you why it is #TimeForTonnika now that the figures are in reach, and I build a case for why you should #BackTheBar. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www...
Jun 28, 2024•19 min
In Episode 25, it’s all things Chalmun’s Cantina in this in-depth discussion about the need for The Vintage Collection to focus on the Mos Eisley Cantina. Chris Swanski from BanthaSkull joins me to discuss Cantina alien and creature figures that still hold up in 2024, as well as those in dire need of updates, all-new figures that are needed to complete the Cantina, and what a HasLab Cantina should must be to truly complete the Cantina. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https:/...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
I am honored to be joined by Hasbro Star Wars Senior Product Designer Emily Cantelupe. Emily shares her background and explains her role at Hasbro, as well as answers my questions about Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Special thanks to Emily, Hasbro and Rogers & Cowan for making this conversation possible. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://...
Dec 04, 2023•44 min
Revenge of the Sith is turning 20… in two years. So why are we discussing it now? Find out, as well as all the toys from this beloved film that we want to see in The Vintage Collection. John and Tyler from SWTVC join me to discuss all things Revenge of the Sith. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/user/victoriascantina Contact us:...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Another Disney+ series has made its splash in the Star Wars fandom, and with it, announcements for figures in The Vintage Collection as well as a lack thereof. In this episode, Tim from Bossk’s Bounty joins me to discuss figures and toys we need from Ahsoka in TVC. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/user/victoriascantina Contact ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We’re back! Welcome to Season 3. In this episode, we celebrate the victory of the HasLab Star Wars The Ghost campaign. We discuss the unique aspects of this third TVC crowdfund, including the positive aspects and those that can be improved upon in the future. We also speculate on the future of HasLab The Vintage Collection projects. John from the SW The Vintage Collection Facebook Group and Chris from BanthaSkull.com join me for this analytical yet celebratory conversation. Subscribe to the Vict...
Sep 11, 2023•57 min
It's the Season 2 finale! And who better to talk Star Wars toys with on this concluding episode than Jayson from Yakface.com . In this episode, Jayson and I discuss ten items we consider low-hanging fruit… items that with modest updating can be brought into Star Wars The Vintage Collection and expand world-building opportunities for collectors new and old! Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://te...
Mar 22, 2022•54 min
The Book of Boba Fett has wrapped its inaugural season, and with it came many possibilities for Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Chris from Bantha Skull joins me as we count down our top 10 most wanted figures and toys from the series. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/user/victoriascantina Contact us: victoriascantina@yahoo.co...
Mar 09, 2022•58 min
The Razor Crest is landing in collectors’ homes. With its arrival comes many thoughts and feelings. Does the latest Star Wars The Vintage Collection HasLab deliver? I am joined by John from the Star Wars The Vintage Collection Facebook Group, Tim from Bossk’s Bounty, and Chris from BanthaSkull.com to react and discuss the mightiest ship landing in your collection this year… The Razor Crest! Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirt...
Feb 28, 2022•47 min
What happens when The Vintage Collection ceases to exist in its current form? With Hasbro’s commitment to removing virtually all plastic from product packaging, what will this mean for TVC? Tyler from SWTVC joins me to discuss this critical topic, which may well concern all stakeholders in TVC. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/...
Jan 21, 2022•54 min
We’re back! Kicking off the second half of season 2, I am joined by my friend John Miko to discuss the hits and the misses of Star Wars The Vintage Collection in 2021. We also select our top 5 favorite TVC figures of the year, as well as look towards the future of TVC in 2022. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/user/victoriascant...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 has come and gone, and with it came some new announcements for Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Chris from Banthaskull.com joins me to break down the latest reveals and posit what they mean for the future of TVC. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.com/user/victoriascantina Contact us: victoriascantina@yahoo.com...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Every now and then, we like to step back and see where The Vintage Collection stands and predict where it might be going. There’s a lot to discuss regarding the state of TVC, and Tim from Bossk’s Bounty is here to help. We discuss the status of the line and then predict what we expect to possibly see at the upcoming Hasbro PulseCon 2021. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/...
Oct 18, 2021•54 min
New figures! As if they apparated out of nowhere, the latest wave of Star Wars The Vintage Collection is finding its way into Target and Walmart stores across the USA. Comprised of Teebo, Lando Calrissian, IG-11, and The Emperor, this newest set represents one of the absolute best offerings to come out of TVC since the line returned in 2018. In this episode, I am joined by Evan (MileHighGround) of SWTVC to discuss the distribution of this wave and review each of its figures. Subscribe to the Vic...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Army building action figures has been a thing as long as Star Wars has existed, and it goes back much further than that. One of the biggest armies out there belongs to Anthony of The Imperial Communique, and in this episode, Anthony and I discuss the appeal of fleshing out trooper ranks in our collections and how it allows us to use our creativity to collect, display, and showcase The Vintage Collection. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasC...
Sep 21, 2021•33 min
Season 2! The Vintage Collection Podcast returns to continue discussing all aspects of everyone’s favorite 3.75-inch action figure line, Star Wars The Vintage Collection. In this episode, John Miko of the Star Wars The Vintage Collection Facebook groups joins me to catch up on recent news and review the latest wave in the line! Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-...
Sep 02, 2021•57 min
As part of the #TimeForTonnika campaign, I am delighted to welcome Angela Staines, who portrayed one of the infamous Tonnika Sisters in the Star Wars Cantina scene, onto the show to explain why it is time for the Tonnika Sisters to finally debut in Star Wars The Vintage Collection. After having previously appeared on Cantina Chatter Podcast in 2017, Angela catches us up on the latest in her ongoing pursuit to make the Tonnika Sisters a reality in the 3.75-inch action figure scale. Subscribe to t...
May 03, 2021•37 min
In 2018, collectors rejoiced at the return of Star Wars The Vintage Collection, which originally ran from 2010-2013. That first phase was filled with numerous, regular releases across several assortments during those years. The second, current phase of the line is more of a boutique-style endeavor with limited distribution. While some amazing things have happened during the line’s second phase, it has also had its struggles and frustrations that separate it from the line’s original run. In this ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Distribution! It’s the most glamorous topic in all of toy collecting. Why is Star Wars The Vintage Collection so hard to find? Why are online retailers constantly selling out of it? To help me dissect this issue, Evan from SWTVC (the website, podcast, and Instagram page focusing on The Vintage Collection) joins me to discuss all things distribution. We also discuss March Madness, going on now on Instagram and Facebook to determine which figures collectors want to see first in our favorite 3.75” ...
Mar 21, 2021
In the first episode of 2021, Victoria is joined by Chris from BanthaSkull.com to discuss their participation in Hasbro’s latest round of Q&A interviews. They also break down the latest Fan Force Friday reveals for Star Wars The Vintage Collection, as well as the outlook for new toys in 2021. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https://www.teepublic.co...
Feb 18, 2021
2020 is coming to a close, and it is time to look back on how the year treated the Star Wars The Vintage Collection line. Victoria is joined by John from The Vintage Collection Facebook group to recap and discuss all the figures, vehicles, and playsets that Hasbro put out there this year. We also discuss our hopes and dreams for this beloved, historical toy line in 2021. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and m...
Dec 29, 2020
Every week this season, Star Wars The Mandalorian has continually upped itself and proven that Star Wars is back, and fans and collectors are feeling the love and magic. In this episode, Victoria and Chris discuss the action figures, vehicles, and playsets from The Mandalorian that Hasbro must add to The Vintage Collection. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cant...
Dec 07, 2020
The Razor Crest has been funded! In this episode, I am joined by Tyler of SWTVC on Instagram to recap the good, the bad, and the weird of the HasLab Star Wars The Vintage Collection Razor Crest campaign. We then discuss the lack of TVC product supporting the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/VictoriasCantina T-shirts, caps, mugs, and more! https://teespring.com/stores/victorias-cantina https:/...
Nov 23, 2020
The Mandalorian is in full swing as Season 2 has begun on Disney+. Every week while the show airs, Mando Mondays are taking place to launch merchandise that ties in with the series. Tim from Bossk’s Bounty joins me once again to discuss new Mando Mondays reveals for Star Wars The Vintage Collection. We also check in to see what’s going on with the HasLab Razor Crest, and we discuss the most recent wave of TVC figures. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/u...
Nov 09, 2020
For decades, Star Wars has been synonymous with the toys that support it. One of the most important elements of those toys is product packaging. The Vintage Collection’s packaging expression is rooted in 40+ years of Kenner Star Wars history. In this episode, we chat with Chris from the BanthaSkull.com to discuss the power of packaging. We then visit with Tyler of SWTVC on Instagram to talk about six Star Wars characters that are in dire need of updated figures in The Vintage Collection. Subscri...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min
The Vintage Collection Podcast celebrates Hasbro’s Star Wars The Vintage Collection line of 3.75-inch action figures, playsets, and vehicles. Built on 42 years of history going back to Kenner’s original Star Wars line, The Vintage Collection represents the quality, selection, and innovation that collectors have come to know. It is an evolution of what emerged in 1978, brought to modern standards and presented in the classic, timeless Kenner packaging that is famous the world over. The Vintage Co...
Oct 13, 2020•58 min
