Podcasts about black series

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! 2020 is just getting started & UP for review this week are the Vehicles, Creatures and Deluxe Releases. There's Heroes, droids, and a certain little green fellow who knows the Force! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!?Originally aired October 27, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

Peter & Jason breakdown the latest coming and going in a galaxy far far away with talking points including:- Adam Driver Says Disney Shot Down Ben Solo Sequel Despite Lucasfilm Backing.- Hasbro Pulse TVC and Black Series figure reveals.- Darth Vader Ignites Red Lightsaber for First Time in Excerpt from Star Wars: Master of Evil.- Stellan Skarsgård Talks About His Stroke and the Effects on His Life.- Ewan McGregor to be Honoured with BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Contribution Award.- ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' was Greenlit Before Disney Pulled the Plug.- Save ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' Stunt at Disney Studios in Burbank, California.Follow us:Patreonhttps://patreon.com/StarBoresX (twitter)https://twitter.com/BoresStarTikTokhttp://tiktok.com/@starborespodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qwFaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

Get ready for the ultimate Star Wars collector deep dive and a massive toy hunt!On this episode of The Smugglers' Galaxy, the crew hits the road for the legendary Ross Con, targeting Ross Dress for Less locations across Atlanta and Charlotte.The main event: We break down Hasbro's new strategy of reusing HasLab tooling, a practice recently deployed in the G.I. Joe Classified line. We intensely debate the future of Star Wars HasLabs: What previous campaign vehicles (like the Razor Crest or Jabba's Sail Barge) could be retooled for a new product, and what does this mean for the value of your most premium collector items?We tackle the tough questions from Hasbro veteran Steve Evans' viral poll regarding the alchemy of price vs. detail. Should collectors expect a higher price point for hyper-realistic 6-inch Black Series figures, or is sacrificing detail for current pricing the new norm?Finally, we analyze the latest, candid statements from George Lucas on the current direction of Disney's Star Wars. We discuss his apparent distance from the franchise and what his comments reveal about the sequel era. Don't miss this crucial debate on collecting, pricing, and the fate of the galaxy far, far away!

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! We've finally arrived in 2020! UP for review this week are the Figures from the 2020 Convention Exclusives & Special Releases. There's Heroes from Endor! Creatures from Hoth! and one very special Child! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired October 19, 2025.Track - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

Well, they're at it again with all kinds of things to blame for it...Hasbro recently announced price increases for their Star Wars TVC and Black Series figures, and probably across the board to their other titles. What do YOU think of these price increases? Will it stifle your collecting habits? Will you quit collecting altogether? SOUND OFF in the comments below! Let's hear it!!

Note: We apologize for the audio issues in this episode.This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the Figures from the 2019 Waves 22 & 23. There's Inquisitors, Mandalorians, Rangers of the New Repluic and more! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!?Originally aired October 13, 2025.​​Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

Well, it's New York Comic Con, and we got all excited, put on our fanciest clothes, and were introduced to... some star wars toys. It may not have been the best stream of the year, but it certainly was a stream of the year. We also talk about filling holes in our collections, while going over Landspeeder Luke's top requested Black Series list! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://blackseriescantina.myspreadshop.com/ Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

Star Wars collectors, get ready! On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, host Jason is joined by special guest, David Quinn from the Star Wars Prototype and Production podcast. We discuss latest news affecting the Star Wars collecting community.Key discussion points include:Hasbro's $3 price hike on Black Series and The Vintage Collection figures. We analyze how this will impact collectors' budgets and the future of the hobby.The GI Joe Classified "variant cardback." Could this be a sign of things to come for Star Wars action figure collecting?A leaked plot for the rumored Star Wars Starfighter game. Is this new story a rehash of old Star Wars stories or a clever retcon of the Disney sequel trilogy? We break down the fan debate and offer our take.We also have a heartfelt conversation about our favorite things about the Star Wars collecting hobby, Rogue Fun, and so much more!

We had another birthday party! You can watch it on our YouTube channel, but if you also want to, you can listen to it here. We have a plethora of guests ranging from Patreon members to former guests. It's a fun time! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://blackseriescantina.myspreadshop.com/ Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the Figures from the 2019 Wave 21. There's droids, heroes, villains and more! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired September 21, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the 2019 Wave 20 plus Deluxe Figures. There's droids, heroes, villains, Mandalorians and more! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!?Originally aired September 14, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the first batch of 2019 Disney Parks Exclusives. There's troopers, wookies, droids and pirates! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired September 7, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

This week on BSC, we talk about price hikes, the Haslab Gunship, and the aftermath of what you do when you finally collect your grail. But mostly, we talk about single figure representation on your shelf. Come join us! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://blackseriescantina.myspreadshop.com/ Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the second batch of 2019 Retailer Exclusives Black series figures. There's troopers, wookies, droids and more! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!?And don't forget to head over to Corbra Lang's channel and check out his video to get in on his give away!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7yA_Ras1xo​​Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! UP for review this week are the first batch of 2019 Retailer Exclusives Black series figures. Enter the carbonized era! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired August 24, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

After taking a few weeks off for a wedding and a convention, we're back! We have a few things to talk about, but mostly we have to talk about the main prize. The holy grail. And what we did at Chicago Fan Expo. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! We've finally hit 2019! UP for review this week are the Convention Exclusives of 2019 Black series figures. We've got retro packaging, Kenner throw backs, Sith Lords and Jedi! Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!?Originally aired August 17, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! The red box era of Phase 3 continues! UP for review this week are waves 17 through 19 of Black series figures. There's troopers, aliens, heroes and villains. Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired August 10, 2025.Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

Peter & Kat breakdown the latest coming and going in a galaxy far far away with talking points including:- Gina Carano vs Disney / Lucasfilm lawsuit.- Matt Smith joining the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter.- Star Wars: A New Hope returning to theaters for 50th anniversary.- BBFC reclassifies The Phantom Menace.- The Black Series and The Vintage Collection Hasbro reveals at SDCC.- Hasbro Haslab TVC LAAT/i Gunship reveal from SDCC.- Ubisoft CEO blames the state of the Star Wars brand for Star Wars: Outlaws missing sales targets.Follow us:Patreonhttps://patreon.com/StarBoresX (twitter)https://twitter.com/BoresStarTikTokhttp://tiktok.com/@starborespodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qwFaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

This week, we're taking a look back at more of the action figures from Star Wars: The Black Series! The red box era of Phase 3 continues! On the docket this week are the second wave of Black series Centerpiece figures, as well as the figures from Waves 15 & 16. Find out which figure came out on top and which ones left us wanting more. The votes have been cast... which figure will take the prestigious Jek Porkins' Medal of BadAssery?!? Originally aired August 3, 2025.​​Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/creativecommons.orgTrack - GalacticFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/Track - DestinyFilmstro | Create custom royalty-free music in minutes https://filmstro.com/

SDCC 2025 has come and gone, and so has the Mustafar exclusive set! So we need to break down every reveal to its core. But more importantly, we both have the SDCC Anakin/Obi-Wan set in hand. Does it hold up? Join us in a rare live recording for everyone as we geek out over plastic star wars toys! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

It's our 100th episode! We have a few bits of news, and maybe some speculation about what SDCC will bring us, but mostly we're going to chat with the Shill Squad! Thanks to Justin and Luke for joining us! Check out their channels below! Justin - https://www.youtube.com/@outofthebasement Landspeeder Luke - https://www.youtube.com/@landspeederluke Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

The toy companies seem to be doing much better when it comes to collectors. It wasn't that long ago that they seemed to think kids bought most of their toys. Now we get almost solely “fan-based” offerings. Who would have ever thought we would get a Jedi Temple Guard in Black Series? Remember, it was supposed to be for only the most popular characters. Transformers has explored every timeline and media, but we're finally getting a definitive Megatron (kind of). While I keep trying to cut down my Classified purchases, they just keep pulling me back in. Even Mattel, which has always been fan-centered, has gone the extra mile with the new Fright Zone.

We have our third annual tradition of bringing back Wilbon, host of Monday Night FIgureball, to torture us into picking the best collection. How fun!   Check out Wilbon on MNF! https://www.youtube.com/@figureball Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

Join Glen and Jason on this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast as they review the latest Star Wars news from across the internet! They'll break down Hasbro's Father's Day Livestream, including unveils of new Vintage Collection and Black Series figures. Plus, they'll discuss recent Andor news and give a quick review of their 2025 bingo card. Tune in for all the galactic insights!

Today we had the "I am your Father's Day" reveal stream from Hasbro Pulse and it finally happened. Since day 1 of our show, Zach has been talking about this every episode, and it finally happened. Plus, you know, other stuff too. But it happened. So let's talk about it. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess  

A heavy metal tribute to the most savage machines Mercedes-Benz has ever created — the Black Series beasts. From the track to the street, this is raw power in musical form. Buckle up and let the AMG scream.

We're talking ICCC aftermath today! We'll have the audio from the Black Series Cantina stage recording as well as any new pick ups! And of course we have Robo from Robo Don't Know with us again for a 2nd time. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

We've got a reveal, a leak, and a full season of Andor and a new Tales show to talk about! Also, is Zach cooked with that new Hot Toys Vader?!? Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

Another 2025 livestream reveal from Hasbro and still no Anakin? That won't stop us from talking about the latest reveals and news from the last few 2 weeks. We would be honored if you would join us. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This months The Modern Way is stacked with announcements, following live streams and Celebration announcements, as Stuart, Dan and Pete look at what Hot Toys, The Vintage Collection, the Black Series and Lego items are coming in the near future. They also delve into how Star Wars and Lego first joined forces, whilst looking at the debut year releases of this incredible relationship. Enjoy the Show!

While there are some cool cool news items to talk too, there's also a certain Celebration taking place in Japan right now... As such we bring on a Star Wars expert Nick G who takes us through all latest Black Series and TVC goodness. Closer to home, we recap our local (and the best) Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair with it's April 2025 edition. Huge thanks as always to Brett and Sarah for their amazing work! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Wars Celebration Japan is happening right now, and it unleashed a deluge of Black Series announcements both on and off the stage! We're gonna break each and every one of them down! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

We're joined again by Sebastian of Corellian_Collectibles and we've got lots of news! Unanncounced figures showing up in stores and on ebay! Walmart getting shippers of products not supposed to be out for months yet. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria! Check out his IG page! @Corellian_Collectibles Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/  If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week we have lots of news to cover! New reveals from the latest Star Wars Fan Stream, news from the up coming Star Wars Celebration, but most importantly we interview Trevor! Trevor is better known as One:Six Shooter online, and one of the best Toy Photographers there is. We chat with him about his panel at Star Wars Celebration, Toy Photography in general, and of course we can't ignore the Dragon in the Room. Check out Trevor on IG! @onesix_shooter Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

After a long break since August 2024, The Modern Way is back! The whole crew is in attendance for this return episode as we take a quick glance back at 2024 at the releases from The Black Series, The Vintage Collection and Lego.  The team offer their opinions on the best and worst from each line, whilst Dan continues buy Lego not Lego from Teemu! Stuart's head has been turned with the latest Retro Collection reveal, and opts all in on the line.  Will the others agree that these nostalgic throwbacks deserve a spot in their collections?  

The 6-speed swapped Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is finally here, and Jason drove it! Derek's – or rather OTS's – OEM-grade 6-speed manual CLK63 Black Series by Kwiek Classics is done, and Jason and Derek get behind the wheel to review the car that AMG should've built all along.  Enthusiasts around the world have never had a chance to interact directly with AMG's only clean-sheet engine, the M156 – a monster 6.2L, 32-valve, DOHC, cross-plane V8 making 500 horsepower for the CLK63 Black Series. But now, thanks to Matt Kwiek at Kwiek Classics, we finally can! And it's why Derek and his business partners at OTS bought one for Matt to manual swap using OEM Mercedes-Benz parts. The swap is done, and the car is here in the Bay Area where the Carmudgeons got to row the gears in AMG's widebody beast of the noughties. By junking the recalcitrant automatic transmission, the car is transformed into the athlete its flared fenders promise it to be. Combine the manual trans with the factory triple-adjustable dampers (which feel like they're full of sand in its current track configuration, though according to Jason are magical with the settings Mercedes used at the launch event) and the CLK63 Black Series becomes a car that even the most curmudgeonly enthusiast will struggle to come up with an excuse not to buy. As familiar and confidence-inspiring as the best M cars like E36 and E46 M3, and with an engine more engaging and experiential than the likes of the E39 M5. Even better to drive than a V8 Vantage and a Lexus LFA. Unlike typical 3-pedal swaps that lend themselves to terrible throttle mapping (see: Pagani Zonda), this one is a 9 out of 10, and an easy “marry” over a plethora of Ferraris: Testarossa, 355, 550 – even a Porsche 997 GT3. After the AMG, we dive into Jason's recent dyno day at Chuckles Garage in NorCal, where Jason managed to take 3 spots on the dyno's leaderboard for least horsepower (not including Jason, who can put down 500 watts). Jason got power numbers on his E31 BMW 850CSi, the Rover SD1 3500 V8, and the Honda Beat. Plus a friend brings along a Euro-spec 850CSi for comparison. Using some Turner Motorsport chips for the dual-ECU S70 850CSi motor, in conjunction with some Ferrari 599 mufflers, Jason's CSi managed to beat the Euro car at 304 rear wheel horsepower. But even with Ferrari exhaust, the 850 still needs help in the sound department. Luckily, @czechmate_e30 is working with a fabricator to make a set of stepped headers for BMW V12s! Then, with fresh dyno numbers in hand, Jason combines the data with the power figures from the rest of his fleet, and indexes them by percentage of peak power versus percentage of peak RPM. The resulting graph provides an excellent visualization as to where and how each of his car's engines makes their power. Science! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have no idea what we're going to talk about in this episode, but rest assured... it will be about Star Wars toys. We also do an extended Q&A! Also a little rap by Zach?! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

Tom and Brad get together to catch up on news.  Disney released its first legends legacy lightsaber and it lead us to question - Where could Mara Jade fit into current canon?  Kathleen Kennedy addresses her retirement rumor. Andor Season 2 hype.  TVS and Black Series releases...and much more! Enjoy the longer episode as we record commentary on Andor season 1 - Episode 4 "Aldhani".  @jeditalkpodcast on IG YouTube.com/jeditalk

Is Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down from Lucasfilm? How does the latest retro figures look in person?What is it like to attend Toy Fair? On this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast, we discuss all these questions and more! Jason analyses the latest interview Kathleen Kennedy gave to Deadline and reads between the lines. He was also in attendance at Toy Fair, a trade-only event attended by retailers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, sales representatives, and trade guests who are all seeking to find the latest and greatest in the toy, game, and youth entertainment world. He tells us what its like to be there and all of the products he saw. Also at Toy Fair, Hasbro unveiled the latest addition to the Retro Collection, a line of figures reminiscent in style to the vintage Kenner line. Jason tells us about these reveals and the thought that went into them. They also discuss the latest reveals from Hasbro's The Vintage Collection and The Black Series lines.

We're coming back a week early because we didn't want to wait to talk about all the lastest news from the last Black Series Live Stream! This livestream coincided with the upcoming Toy Fair, so let's get going! Oh, also MrCawfee and The Zoo Boy are joining us from Monday Night Figureball. Check out Monday Night Figureball! https://www.youtube.com/@Figureball Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com  Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week we've got Tommy from Blitz Transmissions to talk the latest news, rumors, and releases! Zach also goes deep into Hasbro's financial reports! Check out Tommy at Blitz Transmissions on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzTransmissions Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

This week we've got no news! No reveals! So we bring out listener favorite Ken Plume to get us through the doldrums of the new year. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

Anakin's got old legs. And It seems like every week there's some new leak from the Black Series. Whether it's a blurry photo from a factory floor, or whispers hitting youtubers making videos. So let's talk about them. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Follow us on twitter: @tbscantina Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

We've got a bunch of reveals from Gift the Galaxy to chat about. We also have 3 episodes of Skeleton Crew to treat like a giant toy commercial wish list. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Follow us on twitter: @tbscantina Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess Blue Sky Mike.Kaess

A double episode: First, our experts weigh in on Jaguar's new marketing stunt and concept. And second, Jason drives a prototype Lucid Gravity, the all-new SUV. === The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === This was a big week for Jaguar, with a controversial ad that got lots of attention, and a wild concept that previews its new 4-door electric GT. Jason feels it's important to remember that the ad served one purpose: to get attention on an automaker we called Dead Brand Walking. And it very much worked. Jason's Van, Jynah, survived a 1500-mile round-trip to Salt Lake City, joining the mile-high club several times along the way. Thankfully, Vredestein Tires shipped a brand new set of Wintrac Pro winter tires just in time for alpine blizzards, because the Van, Jynah, had to make it across a mountain chain in the snow. Including climbing the famed Donner Pass — with chains. Afterwards, Jason gets behind the wheel of Lucid's latest creation – and second ever model – the new 2025 Lucid Gravity SUV. The boys discuss its unrelenting commitment to efficiency across the board: from its range, to interior and cargo space, and even mounting fuse blocks inside of chassis bracing on the Air sedan.  Jason admits to taking an engineering mule for a brief spin and recounts its handling dynamics. Later, while smooshing his face onto a pane of glass at Lucid HQ, Jason spoke with CEO, Peter Rawlinson. Peter personally engineered the ingenious rear hatch seal, and also showed off the new frunk seat with fold-out mud guard.  Then the boys lament the post-fact and internet-troll era which we, unfortunately, continue to live in. Derek defends his honor and encyclopedic knowledge from a viewer who claims the Mercedes CLK DTM had the first AMG engine – not the CLK63 Black Series. Too bad the viewer is incorrect (the CLK DTM used a derivative of the regular production M113; the Black Series used AMG's own M156. And Jason fights off M fans who argue they can “code out” the G80 M3's faults.  Afterwards, they discuss the state of automotive marketing. First by reminiscing about automotive ads from 20 years ago with staying power, and then by debating whether or not Jaguar's latest rebranding and ad campaign was a success. Does Jaguar's last-ditch effort to save the marque stand a chance at actually swaying consumers? Or is it still a Dead Brand Walking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary, 500-hp Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series was never produced with a manual transmission. So, Derek had one built. === The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === Derek Tam-Scott's company, OTS & Co., purchased a C209-chassis 2008 Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series for science/tax reasons and immediately sent it to Matt Kwiek of @kwiekclassics for a new Mercedes-sourced manual transmission swap. How does the legendary AMG M156 6.3-liter V-8 (which is actually 6.2 liters) work with a 6-speed manual? For science, Derek hired SCCA Hall of Fame race car driver Randy Pobst to set a lap time in both a stock, automatic CLK63 BS and a 6-speed swapped one. The Black Series is one of Jason Cammisa's favorite cars of all time. He attended its launch at Willow Springs raceway, where he struggled to keep up with an 80-year-old Denise McLuggage as she executed flawless and effortless laps in the exact same car. It's a fun story. The ‘mudgeons then briefly cover all the Black Series models: the R171 SLK55, C209 CLK63, R230 SL65, W204 C63, and SLS AMG.  Is the CLK Black Series peak AMG? Derek compares the 6-speed swapped CLK to the fifth-gen Pontiac GTO and E39 BMW M5 Dinan S2. And the Carmudgeons discuss whether other collectible cars should also be manual-swapped, including the Lexus LFA, Alfa Romeo 4C and 8C, and the E60 M5.  The boys also ponder if tearing out the OE tranny on the Black Series is a crime akin to that of the Sacrilege Motors 964 911 EV conversion.  Which wasn't, actually, a crime. We end with a brief discussion of twin-engine cars: a half-Leaf half-motorcycle, a Twini (dual-engine Mini Cooper), DuRocco (twin-engine Scirocco), a pre-war Alfa, and a Citroen 2CV Safari.  Plus, the van, Jynah, prepares for potentially slippery, wet and white conditions with a brand new set of Vredestein Wintrac Pros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a LOT of figures in our fine additions this week, and even more on the way. When will it stop? Do we want it to stop? We also do a deeper dive on a listener email from last week and as always, we go over all the news and rumors from the last two weeks! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support the podcast and see a video version, you can do that there too. The video version is already up! https://www.patreon.com/blackseriescantina Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com Follow us on twitter: @tbscantina Email us with any questions or comments blackseriescantina@gmail.com Check out Zach on Instagram @blackseriescantina Zach on TikTok @thestarwarsblackseries Check out Mike on YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mikekaess And on IG @mike.kaess And on Twitter @mikekaess

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