Kessel Run Collecting is a Star Wars collecting podcast which focuses primarily on the 3 3/4&#34; Hasbro action figure line, though we occasionally will discuss other action figure lines in that scale as well. We also do interviews with other collectors, customizers, diorama builders, and toy photographers not generally found elsewhere.

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In this episode Eric and Matt talk about the various &#34;expanded universe&#34; vehicles that have been produced over the years in multiple toy lines. From Kenner mini-rigs to micro machines and more. Matt also talks about taking his first step into a larger world when he adds lights to his custom Imperial Troop Transport. Follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Check out Hole in the Ground Productions for over a hundred diorama kitswww.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 25 - Expanded Universe Vehicles

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We give our two (or three) cents on the Haslab Cantina Playset. Where does it succeed? Where does it fall short? Will we back it and why or why not?Check out Hole in the Ground productions for all your diorama needs.www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC - Haslab Cantina Official Launch

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In this episode the crew runs down their top 10 figures from the Saga 2 Collection figure line. Before that, they discuss the Haslab leak and the Airwolf kickstarter debacle.Find Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and RumbleCheck out Hole in the Ground Productions for tons of diorama kits at www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 24 - Top 10 Saga 2 Collection figures

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Eric and Matt talk about the latest Hasbro Fanstream and how it fell short of anything really worthy of Star Wars day. Speculation on the delayed reveal of the Vintage Collection Haslab. Why the delay? What could the stretch goals be?Visit Hole in the Ground Productions for all your diorama needs www.holeinthegroundpro.comYou can follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble

KRC- Hasbro Fanstrem Reaction (May 3, 2024)

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Its a little bit of everything in this episode. Eric and Matt discuss the Stars Wars Outlaws videogame trailer and Tales of the Empire animated series trailer. Hasbro reveals new 3 3/4&#34; Ghostbuster figures. Is Target throwing in the towel on The Vintage Collection? If you could get back one toy from your childhood, what would it be? And of course... Kitty Kaiju!Don&#39;t forgot to follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble.For all your diorama and replica prop needs, visit Hole in the Ground Productions www.holeinthegroundpro.comKitty Kaiju https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideInStock=false&amp;HidePreorder=false&amp;HideSoldOut=false&amp;InventoryStatus=i,p,so&amp;PageSize=20&amp;SortOrder=Relevance&amp;SearchText=kitty%20kaiju&amp;o=4&amp;Company=835

KRC Ep 23 - Who Ya Gonna Call?

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Eric and Matt discuss the Hasbro Livestream reveals from earlier in the day. An all new ANH Leia, Acolyte figures and other Pipeline reveals, as well as speculate on what they think will be the next Hasbro project that will be revealed in May.Don&#39;t forget you can get all kinds of diorama goodies at Hole in the Ground Productions www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC - Hasbro Fanstream Reaction (Mar 2024)

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In this excerpt from Ep 22, the guys discuss non toy topics such as the ever increasing cost of Disney+, release times for the streaming shows, Blu Ray releases, and Eric explains how he thinks Anakin Solo should have been developed in the old Expanded Universe.

KRC Ep 22.5 - additional ramblings

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In this episode we discuss various figure 4 packs we&#39;d like to see. Packaging doesn&#39;t matter, theme doesn&#39;t matter. Nothing is off the table. What figure 4 packs would YOU like to see get made? Let us know!Visit Hole in the Ground Productions for a ton of diorama kits and prop kits. www.holeinthegroundpro.comFind Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook

KRC Ep 22 - Figure 4 Packs We Want

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On this episode, Eric and Matt discuss the latest uninspiring Hasbro Fanstream, the passing of Carl Weathers, and Eric talks about his most recent diorama work. Please make sure to give us a rate and review!Hole in the Ground Productions- find over a hundred awesome diorama kits! www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 21 - Hasbro's Lamestream

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Outside the Toybox is a bonus show that covers a Star Wars topic not related to collecting. In this premiere episode we talk about the Rey movie controversy, what we&#39;d like the film to be, and how we think Lucasfilm keeps managing to punch itself in the face.

KRC Outside the Toybox Ep 1 - Disfunction at LFL

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On this episode we cover what we think could be in store for 2024 and answer a listener&#39;s question about how we think Hasbro has handled different anniversary celebrations. Also, new Hole in the Ground Production products, and our main topic; how we rank our top 10 figures from the Revenge of the Sith line. Part of our Top 10 Figure series. Be sure to follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble.Be sure to give us a positive rate and review on whatever platform or app you listen.Hole in the Ground Productions - hundreds of diorama and prop kits www.holeinthegroundpro.comSporkman comics - www.getspork.comThroughout the show we reference photos from GalacticFigures.com

KRC Ep 20 - Top 10 Revenge of the Sith figures

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This year end special is a packed show! Eric reminiscences about the Christmas in the Stars album, we talk about the avalanche of figures at Ollie&#39;s and Ross stores, the massive Hasbro layoffs, and the &#34;no-so deluxe&#34; TVC Jango Fett. We run through a list of holiday themed 3 3/4&#34; figures made over the years, and then run down our Best and Worst TVC figures in 2023.As always, tell a friend about the show! You can also find us on Youtube, Rumble, and Facebook.Go to <a href="http://www.holeinthegroundpro.com" rel="nofollow">www.holeinthegroundpro.com</a> for tons of diorama kits for your figures you won&#39;t find elsewherePlease support my indy comic book Sporkman at <a href="http://www.getspork.com" rel="nofollow">www.getspork.com</a>

KRC - 2023 Holiday Special

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We continue our series of our personal top 10 figures from each Star Wars figure line with the Original Trilogy Collection. We also review the rankings of the Last Figure Standing poll.Be sure to check out Hole in the Ground Productions for over 100 different diorama parts and kits for your action figures! www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 19 - Top 10 Original Trilogy Collection Figures

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Eric, Matt, and Chris run down their top 10 ten personal &#34;holy grail&#34; collectibles. From Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, plush animals, statues, books, and more. Sometimes a grail item doesn&#39;t even need to be expensive, but just have a strong sentimental value.Hole in the Ground Productions has over a hundred diorama kits for your 3 3/4&#34; action figure needs. Check em out here: www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 18 - Holy Grail Collectibles

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Eric takes a trip to the Greencastle Toy Show, Hasbro reveals a new Star Wars 5 POA figure line, and we discuss a new poll by some Star Wars collecting sites called &#34;Last Figure Standing&#34; to determine which figure the fans want most.Hole in the Ground Productions (dioramas and props) www.holeinthegroundpro.comTo find where you can enter in the Last Figure standing poll, check out Yakface.com, Banthaskull.com, or Bossksbounty.comAlso find Kessel Run Collecting on Youtube, Rumble, and Facebook

KRC Ep 17 - Last Figure Standing

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This episode&#39;s topics: Air N Scare, Hasbro&#39;s recent reveals, newest acquisitions, new Hole in the Ground kits, diagnosing Hasbro&#39;s &#34;Lando problem&#34; and then posing the question; What is the cut off point in your collecting? Space? Cost? Other factors?Diorama kits available at: www.holeinthegroundpro.comAir N Scare: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/air-scare-2023

KRC Ep 16 - What's Your Cut Off Point?

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In this episode Eric and Matt are joined by &#34;normie&#34; Chris as they run through their top 10 Saga Collection figures. They also chat about Hasbro Pulsecon reveals and Eric reviews the Book of Boba Fett / Jabba Throne Room playset. Be sure to give us a review! You can follow KRC on Facebook. Hole in the Ground Productions: https://www.holeinthegroundpro.com/on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoleInTheGroundProductions/on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holeinthegroundproductions/

KRC Ep 15 - Top 10 Saga Collection Figures

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This episode Eric talks about the awesome deals he made at Retrocon before the guys get into the topic of TIE Fighters and their many many releases from Kenner until now. Small wings, big wings, Interceptors, oh my!Go to Hole in the Ground Production for all your Star Wars diorama needs www.holeinthegroundpro.comAlso be sure to follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble.

KRC Ep 14 - TIE Fighters!

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KRC talks about Hasbro&#39;s latest Fanstream focused on figures from the Ahsoka series. They also give their thoughts on the first two episodes. Follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/For the best diorama kits around, check out Hole in the Ground Productions at www.holeinthegroundpro.com

KRC Ep 13 - Ahsoka series figure reveals and discussion

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Eric and Matt discuss their top 10 most wanted Expanded Universe figures, Matt&#39;s head data dumps obscure EU knowledge, and before that they welcome guest Chris Sutton, aka SciFiDiorama Guy to talk about his new Advantage figure display system.https://www.holeinthegroundpro.com/https://scifidioramaguy.com/collections/the-advantage

KRC Ep 12 - Most Wanted Expanded Universe figures

a Star Wars action figure collecting podcast

Kessel Run Collecting is a Star Wars collecting podcast which focuses primarily on the 3 3/4" Hasbro action figure line, though we occasionally will discuss other action figure lines in that scale as well. We also do interviews with other collectors, customizers, diorama builders, and toy photographers not generally found elsewhere.