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THOSE OLD FOSSILS 19 –

101 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 20

095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 (Enhanced Podcast)

101 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 20

Vintage Collecting 101


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 before the Morphy auction, on your way to Echo Live or simply because you need that vintage collecting fix in your life, with the entire Generation Skywalker crew.

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095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 19

095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 (Enhanced Podcast)

101 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 20

Princess Leia Organa (Part 2)


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 brilliant interview with Bruce White. Bruce has a truly wonderful Princess Leia collection, from carded figures and proofs to some fascinating beyond the toys merchandise. He also introduces Jez to Carrie Fisher’s starring role on Saturday Night Live.


Our resident expert from the Star Wars Collectors  Archive, Ron Salvatore gives a fascinating insight into the origins of Leia Organa in Bespin Gown, which leads to a really interesting fact on  Blue Snaggletooth and Bossk. 


He also drops hints about what Leia card  art 'brings out the Lando in him'!  


Headline from the Variant Villains give us a great  rundown of Leia Endor variations and the show is rounded off with an amusing rapid fire round which is far from rapid!)

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095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 (Enhanced Podcast)

095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 (Enhanced Podcast)

095 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18 (Enhanced Podcast)

Princess Leia Organa (Part 1)


An enhanced episode dedicated to our favourite Princess? Lots of chat about the classic toys she inspired and fond personal recollections of  Carrie Fisher from Bruce White and the team?   


What a great excuse to pull together some fantastic clips and images for a two hour Leia Organa special. 


There's also a look around David DeMarchis's mega Leia collection, a dive into figure variants with the Variant Villains and some choice items  that go way beyond the toys. 


And this is only part one of two Princess Leia focused shows.

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THOSE OLD FOSSILS 13 – 18

094 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 18

090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

Princess Leia Organa (Part 1)


Who is she? She's beautiful. She is Princess Leia, and here's one of two shows dedicated to the Princess from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.


First up, Jez is joined by world class Leia focus collector –  David DeMarchis – who discusses some choice pieces, including his R2/Leia miscard, some LSAF 'hair routing samples' and his 12" Leia Bespin box flat.


And then there's the vintage collector everyone thinks of when you say 'Princess Leia' – Bruce White. Jez and Bruce chatted for so long, we've put the first half (focused mainly on the character and Carrie Fisher) in this episode and the second part of the interview (vintage collecting) in the next show.


Bruce's enthusiasm and love of both Leia and Carrie is infectious, and he shares some incredible stories including how he has been kissed by Carrie twice and she gifted him a very special 'Intimate Inflatable Love Piggy' as a thank you.


Once again, the Variant Villains are back to share some impressive knowledge drop some cape information that might make you wish you hadn't binned that suspicious 'repro' cape that you once bought.


Plus Stuart and Craig sit in to tell their stories of when they met Carrie Fisher and what the Princess means to them.

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090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

The Emperor, his Dignitary and his Royal Guard


Why do we spend time putting these epic videos together? 


So you can take a tour of collections like Daryl Whitlow's Emperors and  Chris Moorehead's Royal Guards, have a look at treasures from The Star Wars Collectors Archive with Ron Salvatore and get into lots of  nitty-gritty detail with the Variant Villains. 


Not to mention all the weird and wonderful finds from the GenSky team.  


Skip to the bits you want or sit back and watch the whole show. It's all  good.

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090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17

090 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 17 (Enhanced Podcast)

087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

The Emperor, his Dignitary and his Royal Guard


Join the Generation Skywalker team, Daryl Whitlow, Chris Moorehead, Ron Salvatore, Mark Andrews, Mark Baker, Jamie Acott and Will Mellish for a deep dive into our latest three figures.


Ron journeys into the realm of the 'Bald Emperor' prototype and throne room, Jez gets Daryl up at 7am to learn all about his passion for The Emperor and chats with Chris about his fantastic ERG collection – you won't want to miss either interview.


The Variant Villains give us the down-low on variants and Stu, Craig and Dan offer up a mix of Beyond the Toys treasures.


It's a Sith hot feast of greatness, covering Imperial badness.

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087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

Darth Vader with Bill McBride


This  enhanced version of our vintage Vader special is packed full of images and footage of Bill's epic collection, as well as photos and clips of  all the other rare and interesting items we discuss.


Click play for a vintage Vader visual treat.

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087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16

087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

085 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 15 (Enhanced Podcast)

Darth Vader with Bill McBride


Universally recognised as the Darth Vader collector, this lifelong Star Wars fan holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Darth Vader Collection in the World’.


We would be honoured if you’d join us for an extra special look at all aspects of Bill's life as a Star Wars fan and a variety of his collecting highlights.


Bill shares some incredible collecting stories and covers all aspects of his Vader Vault from his mushroom tipped double telescoping lightsaber, to his treasured Ralph McQuarrie party favours, and his 1978 Darth Vader beer to his 1999 Japanese Motorcycle Jacket. (The less said about the condoms and Mr. Potato Head, the better.)


The show also includes two sections from the Variant Villains who open our minds to the plethora of differences in figures, capes and sabers. And Jez, Dan, Craig and Stu also cover a variety of  other Darth Vader items to ensure that the greatest film villain in the Galaxy is truly honoured.

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085 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 15 (Enhanced Podcast)

087 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 16 (Enhanced Podcast)

085 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 15 (Enhanced Podcast)

A walrus, a rebel, a biker and a droid


All the visuals, all in one place.


See all the collections discussed, websites referenced, deleted scenes debated and items examined – all from the comfort of one video browser.

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085 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 15

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

A walrus, a rebel, a biker and a droid


With 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 Villain team (Mark Andrews, Will Mellish, Jamie Acott and Thomas John) joining the crew  throughout to run through the figure variants of each of the four chosen characters.


Is  this our most vintage figure focused podcast yet? It's certainly our longest episode but it's pure vintage and nothing else.

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084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

What does the vintage wild find of dreams look like?  Press play and see for yourself. 


From a complete Early Bird Kit and an untouched Action Display Stand mailer, to the most pristine SKU footer Stormtrooper you ever saw – this is more a drool-a-long than a watch-a-long.

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084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS (Enhanced Podcast)

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS

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 toys.   


Paul’s find gives everyone ‘A New Hope’ that the vintage we crave is  still out there to be found.

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082 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14 (Enhanced Podcast)

082 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14 (Enhanced Podcast)

084 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : VINTAGE STAR WARS WILD FIND OF DREAMS

We always say that the vintage collecting hobby is a very visual thing, so here’s episode 14 of Those Old Fossils enhanced with over 400 individual images and video clips to bring this month’s Four Figure Focus to life. 


Can’t quite visualise a Ben Kenobi first shot? Couldn’t make out Dengar in the shadows of Jabba’s palace? Having trouble picturing an army of Klaatus? Want to see the original artwork for the Anakin cardback? 


We’ve got you covered.

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082 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14

082 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14 (Enhanced Podcast)

078 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 13 (Enhanced Podcast)

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 to Klaatu (The Klaatorium – Star Wars Klaatu and Skiff Guard Memorial & Cocktail  Lounge) and interviews three of its most enthusiastic members: Paul James, Barry Lewton and Dave Moore. 


Ron Salvatore gives his brilliant take on Anakin Skywalker and Mark Andrews, Will Mellish and Jamie Acott from Variant Villains give the lowdown on each figure.


Lots of voices, lots of knowledge – all looking at these characters, action figures and the Beyond the Toys items that they inspired. Did we miss anything? Let us know and get involved.

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078 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 13 (Enhanced Podcast)

082 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 14 (Enhanced Podcast)

078 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 13 (Enhanced Podcast)

The watch-along version of our latest vintage roundtable with hundreds of images that bring to life our collector stories, auction reports and round-ups from the vintage Star Wars collecting hobby.

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THOSE OLD FOSSILS 7-13

078 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 13

062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

Those Old Fossils is back after a bit of a break, with a renewed focus and exciting plans for future shows.


Join us to find out what Jez has in store with his new figure-focused section, then settle in for more collecting stories from the team, a round-up of recent highlights from three major auctions and a look at the Palitoy Facebook Group hashtag that's got everyone posting.


Plus, there’s an exciting announcement about the next event we’ll be attending, that you really won’t want to miss.

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062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

Our latest Those Old Fossils covers such a broad spread that we have illustrated it all here so you can see what we are talking about.


Letraset counter top displays? Yep.


Wallace Berrie medals? Sure.


Huffy Speeder Bikes?  You bet!

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062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12

062 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 12 (Enhanced Podcast)

057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

It’s the first Those Old Fossils of 2022 and the team have assembled to review their most exciting purchases of last year.


From vintage  jewellery displays to Clipper mailers, there are some fascinating items and great stories brought to the table for discussion, before Dan takes us on a deep analytical dive through the results of January’s C&T  Auction.      


As vintage gets harder to find and more expensive across the board, our main topic explores the idea of community and ‘networking’ as the team share old tales, past examples and tips for new collectors.


As Boba says: 'You can only get so far without a tribe.' 


We round off with a look at what’s on everyone’s wants lists – from the  common, to the do-able, to some la la land items the lads have their eyes on.

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057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

Sometimes, our enhanced podcasts are close to being two-hour long documentaries – this is one of those times.

Crammed full of stills and footage of everything from the often overlooked Droid Factory winch, to rare cardbacks, it's also a treat for illustration fans, with lots of fabulous artwork by
Arnaldo Putzo, Brian Bolland and Frank Langford.

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057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11

057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

047 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 10 (Enhanced Podcast)

This episode of Those Old Fossils takes some deep dives into specific  topics – Grant looks at focus collecting, with reference to his own TIE  Fighter Pilot focus, Jez explores the vintage Droid Factories and their legacy, Craig's new blog has made him very nerdy about Look-In  magazines, and Mark runs through the evolution of Star Wars Palitoy ads of the 70s and 80s.

It’s a packed show that also takes time to discuss Mark’s recent  appearance on Toyshop On Tour, Jez raises the confusing issue of historical toy line classification and we have a little look at our  plans for December’s Farthest From.

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047 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 10 (Enhanced Podcast)

057 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 11 (Enhanced Podcast)

047 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 10 (Enhanced Podcast)

The enhanced video version for our 10th vintage show features lots of footage from Echo Live and, as always, images of all the items we  talk about on the show.

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047 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 10

042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

Those  Old Fossils returns to Generation Skywalker with all things vintage – no gimmicks, no games – just straight into the good stuff.

The   team cover the return of 'Echo Base Live', after 22 months with no events or conventions. And what an event it turned out to be!


Jez brings up two areas of collecting to discuss, thanks to two recent purchases, as we examine both four-packs and Tsukuda M.O.C.s.

–  and  that's just for starters – the crew also look at the recent Vectis auction and why the Palitoy 45a Power Droid was so desirable, Adam   Buxton's charity auction of his 'as seen on screen' vintage Jabba  prompts a deeper look at all the Star Wars toys that have appeared on TV  and in movies, and we marvel at the 'carboot sale find of dreams'.


All this plus the origins of the term 'chicken walker' – where else do you find vintage content this good?

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042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

At just under 2 hours and 50 minutes, this is our longest show yet and the accompanying enhanced version is suitably epic.


Have a look at our cherry-picked lots from the Dave Prowse auction, see our cherished items behind our collecting stories and join Craig for his detailed examination of on-screen weapons and accessories.


It's well worth a look.

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042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9

042 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 9 (Enhanced Podcast)

038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

Join Stuart, Mark, Craig and guest host Marc Hockley for a packed vintage show.


The boys celebrate the life of John Kellerman and look at the impact his book 'Star Wars Vintage Action Figures' had on our hobby. We also review some of the choice lots from the David Prowse Estate Auction taking place on May 4th.


The team share some collecting stories, one of which features the unique perspective of Ali Martin, whose chance discovery of a rare Helix item led him into the world of high-end vintage collectibles.


After last month's movie-led loose line-up, Craig returns to examine just how accurate Kenner's accessory allocations were. The team also breakdown the last 17, with a close look at each figure and an exploration of prices and how they've risen vastly over the years. Is the £2.5k that is often offered as the going price on social media accurate?


We also take a look back at Episode 8 of Those Old Fossils and explain where we will be taking the reproduction conversation next.

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038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

A  faithful reproduction of Show 038, although you can tell it's not the original, because this one is a video and comes with lots of pictures and footage.


Never let it be said that Generation Skywalker doesn't cater for the  pro-video / anti-audio members of its audience, as much as it does the  pro-audio / anti-video listeners.

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038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8

038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

032 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 7 (Enhanced Podcast)

Repros in the vintage toy hobby are always a  hot topic. Stuart, Craig and Mark are joined by special guest Lee  Bullock to discuss the issue.


Retroblasting's,  Michael French, recently posted a video defending the use of  reproduction items and attacking the anti-repro groups. All four of our  hosts sit firmly in the anti-repro camp, BUT do the repro supporting  members of the hobby have a point?


The  team take the main points from the video and discuss them in depth.  What damage do reproductions do?  Were they more accepted in the earlier  days of the hobby? Is there a place for any reproduction part in the  hobby? Could the Facebook groups do more with regards to finding some  middle ground? Is it time to change our opinions? 


Does the conversation change their stance?  

You'll have to listen in.


But  that's not all, as Craig has come up with an original way to display  his loose collection and he goes through it bit by bit. Is it a cool way  to display?  Or has he lost the plot?

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032 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 7 (Enhanced Podcast)

038 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 8 (Enhanced Podcast)

032 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 7 (Enhanced Podcast)

Watch Nick Owen talk vintage Star Wars on BBC Midlands Today! 


See the boxed ships that 'look like they've been stored in a jacuzzi'! 


Marvel at images of Mark as a young child and a teenager!


It's all here in the enhanced version of Those Old Fossils Episode 7.

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THOSE OLD FOSSILS 1-7

032 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 7

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 (Enhanced Podcast)

Grant,  Mark, Craig and Stuart settle down to discuss vintage Star Wars with a  focus on the state of the hobby at the end of a horrendous 2020.

With  the pandemic hitting hard, unemployment on the rise and uncertainty  around when all this will end, the team admit that they all thought the  hobby would take a battering over the year, but with prices spiralling  out of control, how wrong they were.

The  boys look back at some of the stand-out auctions from 2020 – from  C&T Auctions early lockdown Palitoy-heavy sale, through to the final  ever Astons auction – delving into the highlights and looking at some  of the insane prices certain items went for. 

Are current market values actually sustainable? It's a hot topic that gets some great discussion flowing.

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025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 (Enhanced Podcast)

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 (Enhanced Podcast)

Hover Pram. That's the word of the month on this Modern Way. 


Stuart,  Craig, Mark and Dan are joined by founding Generation Skywalker member  Grant Criddle, as he is welcomed back to hosting duties.


It's  a Mandalorian and Phantom Menace feast this month, as the team look at  the latest update on the Haslab Razor Crest, the Mandalorian Retro  Collection line and many other announcements.


The  team also celebrate The Phantom Menace trailer – released 22 years ago  this month – with a trip down memory lane to discuss all the hype, toys  and merchandise from around the release of Episode One.

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025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

Our  2020 Halloween Special takes a break from the usual format, with a look  at an element of Star Wars that always puts Craig in mind of the famous  HG Wells book (and subsequent movies adaptations) ‘The Island of Doctor  Moreau’.


Written  in 1896, it's very early science fiction horror story telling the tale  of a man trapped on the island home of a mad scientist who creates  human-like hybrid beings by experimenting on humans and animals.


But  how does all that relate to Star Wars?  We are thinking, of course, of  George Lucas’s fascination in creating alien races by taking earth-bound  animals and turning them into human-like beasts.


So  looking at things in that (rather grim) context we explore some of the  creatures of Star Wars, while reimagining Lucas as a mad scientist  surrounded by his creations.


‘The Island of Dr Modesto’, if you will...

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022 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5 (Enhanced Podcast)

022 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5 (Enhanced Podcast)

025 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 6 : THE ISLAND OF DR MODESTO

What,  with Early Bird baggie types, different sticker styles and a close look  at colour-in posters, this episode of Those Old Fossils is a very  visual affair.


If you want to see the items we're discussing in glorious colour, this is the link to click.

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022 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5

022 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5 (Enhanced Podcast)

012 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 4 (Enhanced Podcast)

Those Old Fossils returns with an in-depth  look at the Early Bird certificate and kit and Jez springs a different  opinion on why Kenner may have released a cardboard certificate for  children's Christmas presents in 1977.


Craig  takes us through his latest purchase-inspired blog post, as he delves  into the wonderful world of Pen-a-Poster, and a super rare unproduced  piece.  


(Check out the blog post to go along with the audio here)


A  recent Palitoy Landspeeder find with an ultra rare Boba Fett sticker is  also up for discussion, which prompts Dan to present his favourite five  toy stickers from the vintage era.

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012 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 4 (Enhanced Podcast)

022 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 5 (Enhanced Podcast)

012 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 4 (Enhanced Podcast)

Our fourth vintage roundtable in a fully watchable format. Where we talk about an item, you'll see it on screen. 


These really are turning into a halfway house between podcast and documentary. Maybe Nextflix will commission a 12 part series.

Or maybe not.

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SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

With  top runner Stephen Savory, guest starring in this bumper episode, the  team cover a lot of ground in the latest vintage roundtable.
 

Up  for discussion this month are pack-in toy catalogues and paperwork –  including a look at Yehuda Kleinman's excellent write-up on the SWCA and  a debate around whether a boxed toy is complete without the papery  bits?
 

The team also discuss the aftermath of Toy Toni and Baggiegate and what effect such scandals have on the market.


Repro  peddlers 'The Fans Strike Back' are also put under the microscope and  the boys highlight the Star Wars toys from their youth that left them  confused.


Coming in at two hours, it's our biggest show yet, so dive in and let us know what you think.

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SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

Over an hour and a half of vintage chat, cram-packed with accompanying imagery and video clips.


Episode  III of Those Old Fossils is loosely themed around The Empire Strikes  Back with a look at some amazing ESB dioramas and a discussion around  Boba Fett's lasting appeal to fans and collectors. There's even a little  quiz based on the film's most popular toys.


You  can also see highlights from recent auctions and have a look at what  items have caught the team's eye on the 'Deal or No Deal' Facebook  pages.

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SHOW 010 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 3 (Enhanced Podcast)

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

Celebrating  the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with a look at the  enduring appeal of Boba Fett and an inspiring Hoth diorama coffee table.


And  while lockdown continues to see high prices, the team delve into the  recent Vectis auction and explore the latest Facebook fad – 'Deal or No  Deal' sales pages.


Plus  Craig takes us through his latest blog post, as he explains why he  feels the term 'oddball' is derogatory to some areas of Star Wars  collecting.


All this, plus much more, including Jez announcing his favourite part of ESB is Endor!

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007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

The enhanced video version of show 007 that lets you see, as well as hear, what we are discussing this month.


Includes  lots of great Palitoy imagery, highlights from the C&T auction, and  even a great photo of a 7 year old Craig under his Christmas tree –  though it's worth a look for a glimpse at the current collections of our  core hosts alone!

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007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2

With  everyone across the globe in different levels of lockdown, the team  discuss various ways to spend time with your collections in isolation. 


They  look at the Star Wars Palitoy Facebook group's recent Top 5 thread,  alongside a discussion around the Palitoy items sold recently by C&T  Auctions.


After  a great blog post over on the Star Wars Collectors Archive by Ron  Salvatore, the team look at the Argentinian Pepsi promotion and recent  fake sticker discovery.


And they begin their drive to discover and showcase collectors working with limited space to create kick-ass displays.

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007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2 (Enhanced Podcast)

007 : THOSE OLD FOSSILS : EPISODE 2

Our  first Vintage Roundtable, and this month we're asking, 'why the hell do  I collect this stuff?', as well as discussing Circus World and some  special value yellow tape – which raises more questions than the team  offers answers. 


Craig  delves into the Chinese bootleg comic world of lianhuanhua, we explore  the unproduced Kenner Sandspeeder and also take an appreciative look at  the wonderful imagination of the Imperial Commissary members as they  dress up as cardback art.


(Unavailable as an enhanced video version.)

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