Hello there (giving my best impression of Obi Wan) SWFUK
I hope that you are well. I thought i'd pop on and share a few pieces of information and some links for you regarding Generation Skywalker.
It really has grown massively over the last 3 years. You may be surprised with what is on offer, I was when I compiled this post!!
First question: So what is Generation Skywalker?
Generation Skywalker (GS) represents: All Eras, All Passions, All Star Wars.
Whilst the GS crew came together (on SWFUK) through our mutual interests of Vintage Star Wars collecting (for some of us we'd already been members of SWFUK Podcast and TVR), the team members were keen to expand their horizons and delve into new areas, as well as honouring Vintage. If it's Star Wars, we are interested.
We produce two regular roundtable shows – THOSE OLD FOSSILS, covering vintage collecting and THE MODERN WAY, focusing on contemporary collectibles – as well as shows exploring a wide range of topics from Star Wars books to Star Wars inspired beers (2 beer tasting shows so far that were great fun to record, as you can imagine!!). Almost every episode we produce is enhanced on YouTube, the videos are fantastic.
Those Old Fossils - Vintage Star Wars Collecting (Podcast & YouTube)
Even though this has always been our flagship show, it has very recently changed its format and now focuses on 3 vintage figures a month and the toys and beyond the toys merchandise associated with those figures. This has enabled the team to invite a wealth of guests on to the show in order to provide end to end vintage richness. The feedback has been phenomenal and the high caliber guests are lined up!! Exciting times.
Those Old Fossils Links This handy link hosts all of our Vintage Collecting podcasts including our very latest episode: https://linktr.ee/generationskywalkervintage
Our recent episodes include collecting giants such as: Bill McBride, Bruce White, Ron Salvatore, Matt George, Alex Pardi, David DeMarchis, Daryl Whitlow, Andy Goulding, and also include really helpful Variant Villains segments from: Mark Andrews, Will Mellish and Jamie Acott.
Those Old Fossils - Mini Episode - The Wild Find of Dreams (29 minute taster)
As a taster for you, this very short standalone podcast episode covers an incredible wild find that happened earlier this year in the USA. We were tagged in a post on facebook and within 24 hours had produced this first class show (audio and enhanced) to enable the lucky finder to celebrate his success!
(also available as an enhanced episode on YouTube)
The Modern Way - Collecting Star Wars since 1994 (Podcast & YouTube)
As original vintage die hards, we have slowly embraced modern Star Wars collecting as a way of continuing their enjoyment and passions, whilst also not braking the bank. I was the last to break! The team delve into all new releases from brands such as: Hasbro, Hot Toys, Gentle Giant, Lego, Geeki Tiki etc.
A new addition has been 'The Committee' aka where we (and guests) debate and often disagree on stuff
These are short discussions/debates where we produce our Top 10s. Subjects so far include: Top 10 Vintage Star Wars Toys that should have been made, Top 10 Star WarsLighsaber Duels, Top 10 Vader Moments, Top 10 on screen duos, Top 10 Star Wars Put Downs.
Film & TV Commentaries & Analysis: Kenobi, Book of Boba Fett, etc
Check out our film commentaries and Disney+ TV show reviews and analysis. There is also a 'retracing the trailers' element where the team delve into the OT trailers, the follow up delved into the PT. The Sequel Trilogy Trailer show is just about to drop. Do you share our thoughts?: https://generationskywalker.com/shows-%26-movie-reviews
The Interviews
We have a section of stand alone interviews here which includes Palitoy Junky from the forum AKA Jon Aves, AKA Wendy Williams: https://generationskywalker.com/interviews
Attack of the Clones Special
In May 2022 we held a dedicated Attack of the Clones Special month. You have to see it/watch it to believe it but this series was exceptional! Each episode delved into a different section from the toys to the sounds and from the art to the costumes. With a slightly negative commentary at the beginning the opinions of the team change throughout the month especially when we are joined by an AOTC superfan! It was an absolute pleasure to record: https://generationskywalker.com/episode-ii-month
Events
In July 2022 we were honoured to be invited to support London Film & Comic Con and have our own triple booth set up and panel.
We have also provided Echo Base, Farthest From and LFCC with some very smart videos of their shows.
Some of the events we've been involved with: https://generationskywalker.com/interviews
Book Month
In 2020 we produced a series of podcasts as part of Book Month, it was so popular we did another in 2021. Keep an eye out later this year : https://generationskywalker.com/book-month-1
Skywalker Blasts
If you are looking for shorter edits on single topics, check out our SKYWLKR BLASTS series. Some of these are taken from the larger episodes which we think also work as great standalone.
Here is one for my 4 Pack Find (25 minutes) which covers all aspects of the Italian/German 4 Packs:
Unboxings
Browse our UNBXD videos which are so 2022 to see us review some key items up close.
Podcasts:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/generation-skywalker/id1502895941
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17xZWA6Q6jCPxFNTjKtVBm?si=347d489ebfd145ed
Podbean: https://feed.podbean.com/generationskywalker/feed.xml
Plus pretty much every podcast platform
Social Media
A dedicated Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationSkywalker
A dedicated Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335786451030079
We have 3 x Instagram accounts:
The Main Account: https://www.instagram.com/generation_skywalker/
The Vintage Collecting Account: https://www.instagram.com/gen_skywalker_vintage/
The Modern Collecting Account: https://www.instagram.com/gen_skywalker_modern/
GS Website: https://generationskywalker.com
GS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjIJTeRKRW2jt9MPmusnLA/videos
There is so much more to see on the main website. We hope that you enjoy.
Jez
I hope that you are well. I thought i'd pop on and share a few pieces of information and some links for you regarding Generation Skywalker.
It really has grown massively over the last 3 years. You may be surprised with what is on offer, I was when I compiled this post!!
First question: So what is Generation Skywalker?
Generation Skywalker (GS) represents: All Eras, All Passions, All Star Wars.
Whilst the GS crew came together (on SWFUK) through our mutual interests of Vintage Star Wars collecting (for some of us we'd already been members of SWFUK Podcast and TVR), the team members were keen to expand their horizons and delve into new areas, as well as honouring Vintage. If it's Star Wars, we are interested.
We produce two regular roundtable shows – THOSE OLD FOSSILS, covering vintage collecting and THE MODERN WAY, focusing on contemporary collectibles – as well as shows exploring a wide range of topics from Star Wars books to Star Wars inspired beers (2 beer tasting shows so far that were great fun to record, as you can imagine!!). Almost every episode we produce is enhanced on YouTube, the videos are fantastic.
Those Old Fossils - Vintage Star Wars Collecting (Podcast & YouTube)
Even though this has always been our flagship show, it has very recently changed its format and now focuses on 3 vintage figures a month and the toys and beyond the toys merchandise associated with those figures. This has enabled the team to invite a wealth of guests on to the show in order to provide end to end vintage richness. The feedback has been phenomenal and the high caliber guests are lined up!! Exciting times.
Those Old Fossils Links This handy link hosts all of our Vintage Collecting podcasts including our very latest episode: https://linktr.ee/generationskywalkervintage
Our recent episodes include collecting giants such as: Bill McBride, Bruce White, Ron Salvatore, Matt George, Alex Pardi, David DeMarchis, Daryl Whitlow, Andy Goulding, and also include really helpful Variant Villains segments from: Mark Andrews, Will Mellish and Jamie Acott.
Those Old Fossils - Mini Episode - The Wild Find of Dreams (29 minute taster)
As a taster for you, this very short standalone podcast episode covers an incredible wild find that happened earlier this year in the USA. We were tagged in a post on facebook and within 24 hours had produced this first class show (audio and enhanced) to enable the lucky finder to celebrate his success!
(also available as an enhanced episode on YouTube)
The Modern Way - Collecting Star Wars since 1994 (Podcast & YouTube)
As original vintage die hards, we have slowly embraced modern Star Wars collecting as a way of continuing their enjoyment and passions, whilst also not braking the bank. I was the last to break! The team delve into all new releases from brands such as: Hasbro, Hot Toys, Gentle Giant, Lego, Geeki Tiki etc.
A new addition has been 'The Committee' aka where we (and guests) debate and often disagree on stuff
These are short discussions/debates where we produce our Top 10s. Subjects so far include: Top 10 Vintage Star Wars Toys that should have been made, Top 10 Star WarsLighsaber Duels, Top 10 Vader Moments, Top 10 on screen duos, Top 10 Star Wars Put Downs.
Film & TV Commentaries & Analysis: Kenobi, Book of Boba Fett, etc
Check out our film commentaries and Disney+ TV show reviews and analysis. There is also a 'retracing the trailers' element where the team delve into the OT trailers, the follow up delved into the PT. The Sequel Trilogy Trailer show is just about to drop. Do you share our thoughts?: https://generationskywalker.com/shows-%26-movie-reviews
The Interviews
We have a section of stand alone interviews here which includes Palitoy Junky from the forum AKA Jon Aves, AKA Wendy Williams: https://generationskywalker.com/interviews
Attack of the Clones Special
In May 2022 we held a dedicated Attack of the Clones Special month. You have to see it/watch it to believe it but this series was exceptional! Each episode delved into a different section from the toys to the sounds and from the art to the costumes. With a slightly negative commentary at the beginning the opinions of the team change throughout the month especially when we are joined by an AOTC superfan! It was an absolute pleasure to record: https://generationskywalker.com/episode-ii-month
Events
In July 2022 we were honoured to be invited to support London Film & Comic Con and have our own triple booth set up and panel.
We have also provided Echo Base, Farthest From and LFCC with some very smart videos of their shows.
Some of the events we've been involved with: https://generationskywalker.com/interviews
Book Month
In 2020 we produced a series of podcasts as part of Book Month, it was so popular we did another in 2021. Keep an eye out later this year : https://generationskywalker.com/book-month-1
Skywalker Blasts
If you are looking for shorter edits on single topics, check out our SKYWLKR BLASTS series. Some of these are taken from the larger episodes which we think also work as great standalone.
Here is one for my 4 Pack Find (25 minutes) which covers all aspects of the Italian/German 4 Packs:
Unboxings
Browse our UNBXD videos which are so 2022 to see us review some key items up close.
Podcasts:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/generation-skywalker/id1502895941
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17xZWA6Q6jCPxFNTjKtVBm?si=347d489ebfd145ed
Podbean: https://feed.podbean.com/generationskywalker/feed.xml
Plus pretty much every podcast platform
Social Media
A dedicated Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/GenerationSkywalker
A dedicated Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335786451030079
We have 3 x Instagram accounts:
The Main Account: https://www.instagram.com/generation_skywalker/
The Vintage Collecting Account: https://www.instagram.com/gen_skywalker_vintage/
The Modern Collecting Account: https://www.instagram.com/gen_skywalker_modern/
GS Website: https://generationskywalker.com
GS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjIJTeRKRW2jt9MPmusnLA/videos
There is so much more to see on the main website. We hope that you enjoy.
Jez
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