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It's our diamond anniversary, the 60th episode of the Star Wars Collectors Cast brought to you from New York Toy Fair. James Burns catches up with Steve Sansweet to talk about what he's been up to over the last month and we're joined by RADIO 1138's Mark Newbold as they hear from the Hasbro panel, Kotobukiya and Jakks Pacific at NYTF 2016 in the first of two episodes from the show this week. Find us on Skype at network@jedinews.co.uk or call us direct on 01444 39 1138 with your comments, views and opinions and be a part of the show. All this and more on the latest Star Wars Collectors Cast.

James Burns catches up with Steve Sansweet to find out what he'll be doing in LA this weekend with Rancho Obi-Wan and Target. Steve also opens up the first Smugglers Bounty box from Funko, and we find out what's inside.

Teresa Delgado, from Fangirls Going Rogue and Star Wars Bookworms, joins James to talk collecting which includes Hallmark, Funko, Disney Infinity 3.0, Her Universe and much more too.

It’s another action packed edition of the Star Wars Collectors Cast!

The annual Rancho Obi-Wan gala happens this weekend, and James Burns catches up with Steve Sansweet to find out everything that is going on at the fundraiser – find out how you can still get involved too!

Meanwhile on the east coast learn about all the new collectibles available at New York Comic Con as James catches up with Mark Newbold, co-host on RADIO 1138, and Matt Booker from Jedi News who all attended the show. They all also go back to the future to find out what new collectibles were on display at the Autumn Fair at the NEC in Birmingham last month.

It’s another action packed edition of the Star Wars Collectors Cast.

Think you know everything about world-renowned megafan Steve Sasweet?  Think again!

Steve Sansweet is the author of nearly 20 books on the subject of Star Wars and is the CEO of Rancho Obi-Wan, owner of the Guinness-certified world’s largest Star Wars collection and museum. TO help support Rancho Obi Wan, you can make a tax deductible donation to RanchObiwan.org. You’re also invited to join the discussion on Rancho Obi-Wan’s Facebook page at facebook.com/RanchoObiWan.

Some elements of the conversation with Steve Sansweet were not directly relevant to his Star Wars story and were edited from the podcast. Some of the more interesting segments that were removed are included after the credits as bonus material.

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We have a deep discussion about the Playstation 4 and discuss whether or not it can overcome its foibles. We then discuss the recent round of Star Wars casting and whether or not it was just a big PR ploy. Finally, some thoughts on the Guinness World Record Night at Rancho Obi Wan and the largest Star Wars collection in the world. Great show! Lock in and listen!

Steve Sansweet stops by to talk about Rancho Obi-Wan finally being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest collection of Star Wars memorbilia in the world.  And creator of the Lucasfilm's iconic bronze Yoda statue, legendary Star Wars artist Lawrence Noble joins us to talk about the relation between art and a galaxy far, far away. Plus, Billy Dee slaps us around and more! 

To contribute to "The Art Of Lawrence Noble" Kickstarter project, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/970452904/the-art-of-lawrence-noble?ref=live

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Filmmaker Kyle Newman joins us to talk about his documentary 'Return to Return of the Jedi" and Jaime King gets opinionated about Ewoks.  Rancho Obi-Wan's Steve Sansweet stops by to tell us about his plans for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2.  Plus, Star Wars Rebels, J.J. Abrams, and "Wars > Trek" - From a certain point of view. Also, Jimmy Mac hits Artist Alley at C2E2 for a conversation with Star Wars Artist Grant Gould, Billy Dee goes green, and much more.