No, it doesn't all suck. And what better way to remember that it doesn't suck than celebrating the Archive all...year...long!Di chivecast@gmail.com

Jonathan "Johnny Too-Much" McElwain joins the pod to talk about this ever expanding world filled with shirts, bottles and geography.Di chivecast@gmail.com

Has collecting Vintage Star Wars gotten worse? If so, why?Di chivecast@gmail.com

Somehow, Skye never uploaded this episode before the unofficial hiatus. So, here it is...the FINAL show in this enhanced format.Table of Contents:I'm not going to listen to this again, so I dunno, just listen to the thing.Di chivecast@gmail.com

Gather round the fire to hear a harrowing tale of authentic rarities , clear fakes, questionable fakes, false identities and "tricycle sales." Plus a charity auction!Di chivecast@gmail.com

Happy Life Day! In this month's episode, Phil and Mike talk about the news of Dave Filoni's promotion and share their latest pickups.

It's the eve of the Ahsoka finale! In this purrgil-sized episode, Phil and Mike break down their favorite moments from the first 7 episodes. Spoilers abound!

In this special bonus episode, we've paired last week's ROTJ Unauthorized Timeline book interview with the original Filmumentaries interview from 2017. We also wanted to let you know about our live podcast recording at O Con Expo this Saturday, July 22nd, at 3pm! Buy tickets and learn more about the convention at https://www.theoconexpo.com Learn m…

Boba Phil and Crunchy Mike are back with a normal episode for once! No recaps, no previews, just good old fashioned chit chatting about Star Wars. We're also joined by Justin Berger and Jamie Benning, authors of the book, Return of the Jedi Unauthorized Timeline 1976-2023. If you're just here for the interview, it starts at 1:04:50. Learn More: htt…

May the fourth be with you! In today's episode, Boba Phil and Crunchy Mike share their thoughts on last week's season 3 finale of the Mandalorian.

On the eve of the Mandalorian Season 3 finale, Phil and Mike share their thoughts on the season so far. We also discuss some of the big news that came out of Celebration Europe!

'Twas the night before Mandomas! Here are our predictions for Season 3 of the Mandalorian.

We did it! Two months in a row!

Guess who's back, bith!

In this month's episode, Phil and Mike catch up on Boba Fett, Kenobi, Andor, and new collectibles!

Which vintage (and modern) Star Wars collectibles "won" the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show on Disney+Table of Contents: (Contains Spoilers)0:00 Intro8:32 # 10 Winner- Emperor10:33 # 10 Loser12:16 — Interlude about music 17:40 #9 Loser - R2 and 3P020:01 # 8 Winner - Jawa23:41 #8 Loser - Star Destroyer23:41 # 7 Loswer - Rebel Snow Speder28:34 #7 Winner - Im…

The Short 79 back season begins with Ewok Bowman, Lumat. Mattias joins to talk about Mechanicals, foreign carded figures, unlicensed ceramics and an epic, consequential market watch game. Part of the 122nd Chive Cast. Table of Contents:08:00 Grumpy Lumat’s Story and History16:47 Unproduced Zephee19:45 Skye-Ku21:28 Mattias Joins The Show24:54 What i…

Join Skye, Steve, Ron and Yehuda as they discuss the wonderful world of early, unlicensed miniatures.Di chivecast@gmail.com

Join Skye and Steve as they identify which vintage Star Wars collectibles won and which ones lost the “Book of Boba Fett”. Luke, Tuskens, 8D8, Rancor Keepers and all the Boba you can shake a Gaderfi stick at. Table of Contents: 3:43 2D Clone Wars Discussion6:57 #10 (X-WING / GAMMY)9:59 # 9 (R2 / 3PO)11:56 #8. (NIKTO, BARADA, WALRUS MANS, GREEDO / K…

The gang untangles their thoughts on the Book of Boba Fett on the eve of its season finale.

SJoin Skye and Steve as the discuss the only toy based entirely on the emotion of grief. Ron joins to teach about rough clay sculpts, Palitoy ads, Dixie cups and Yupis. Plus, quite a bit of bear discussion on this month’s chive castTable of Contents:3:58 The value of the Worst Figure ever? Trump Stance? Bored?10:04 The Kenner and Palitoy Commercial…

In this month's episode, the gang collectively recovers from hibernation sickness as we catch up with one another and share some of our favorite pickups from 2021.

Skye and Steve chuck the AT-ST driver out of the cockpit in this episode which reveals a shocking conspiracy about the character. Hardcopies, Sculpts, Alternate photo-art, lots of beautiful modern and some Australian cereal madness. Plus, what the hell is a mirr-a-kit? 02:15 The AT-ST talk begins Conspiracy20:06 Skye-Ku and Skye’s Ninja Story24:50 …

Duncan Jenkins joins us from the cobwebbed cloisters of his Sithsonian Crypt. Every item has a relation to Halloween, can you figure out what it is… before it is tooooo late???Table of Contents: 3:43. Finnish LIquorice 8:44 Hershey ESB Treys with Collector Cards12:21 Bootleg Rubber Toys 18:01. Spanish C-3PO Mobile 23:25 Scholastic News Explorer wit…

Join Ryan and Ky as we discuss the release of Star Wars Chrome Legacy! We're joined by Bryan Young; the writer who wrote all the cards! The Sorting Tray is the Official Podcast of the Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook Group!Di Ryan

Two-pack of an episode! First The action goes boom with Mark Vanis and Jon Peck who talk about collecting the Face of Prune. Then on-the-ground reporting from skye at the Pensylvania International Collectors Event as he visits some of the best collections in the world. 2:53 The Hottest Lego set to get5:15 Prune Face Discussion Begins. Ablism. 13:52…

The Ewok warrior turned poet receives laser focus attention on this month’s episod as Ron Salvatore joins to ask “why in the world don’t more people care about Teebo?” Why don’t they care about alternate sculpts? Forgotten books? QC samples? Unproduced sculpts? Color-Me Cards? Table of Contents : 3:52 The Duality of Teebo7:01 Roland Welker of Ewoks…

Tyler and Ryan discuss the most recently released TOPPS Star Wars set - Mandalorian Season 2. The official podcast of the Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook Group!Di Ryan

Joining the podcast on our ever growing ARTIST SERIES is Ashley Marsh! Ashley is an awesome artist, and a love for EWOKS! Learn more in this episode! The Sorting Tray is the official podcast of the Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook page!Di Ryan

How big were vans in the 1970s? Bigger than you can possibly imagine. Ron Salvatore joins the show to talk about the fad and how it interacted with Star Wars. Not just Kenner toys and the MPC model kits, but also the crazy custom painted vans of Mr. Van and a failed pitch to Kenner by the mysterious Mr. Van. Plus, what does it have to do with the H…

We continue our sketch artist series as Candice Dailey (@TheDaileyDoodle) joins hosts Tyler and Ryan to discuss everything about sketches and the PROPER way to pronounce SWCC. The Sorting Tray is the official podcast of the Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook page!Di Ryan

Share a half-smirk with Skye and Steve as they work their way through Han Solo in his Trenchcoat and by Harrison Ford in his Ennui. We talk about the figure from his head mold to his signature coat and from Singapore to Mexico. Aaron Longbine joins to talk about focusing on Trenchy and Todd Chamberlain teaches us about the enigmatic John Marco, the…

Tyler and Ryan interview Angel Artist, TOPPS artist! The Sorting Tray is the official podcast of the Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook group!Di Ryan

Ryan and Tyler welcome their first guest - the incomparable KRIS PENIX, artist of the Topps LIVING SET series as we dive further into our sketch series. The Sorting Tray is the OFFICIAL PODCAST of the Star Wars Card Collectors group on Facebook!Di Ryan

Tyler has some big news and Ryan is also here - we start the ARTIST SKETCH series! The officialDi Ryan

An episode so good it took two months to record! Jump aboard the Skiff with Skye and Steve as we contemplate the background character so good it he gets two outfits. Familiar face Ron joins to talk about “technical renderings” before OG Space Freak Beanie Wilkins talks about his collection. Then we jump across the pond to the east of England with A…

TYLER and RYAN finish their autograph series with some news, a BIG trade for Ryan and a CONTEST you have to listen to win! The Sorting Tray Podcast is the OFFICIAL podcast of the STAR WARS CARD COLLECTORS Facebook group!Di Ryan

Ryan and Tyler tackled IN PERSON autographs and the situation growing with the KENNY BAKER sticker autographs in recent products. The Sorting Tray is the OFFICIAL podcast of the STAR WARS CARD COLLCTORS page on Facebook!Di Ryan

Ryan and Tyler discuss the NEWEST Topps Star Wars release - SIGNATURE SERIES. The Sorting Tray is the OFFICIAL podcast of the STAR WARS CARD COLLECTORS universe!Di Ryan

BOMBSHELL alert! There is a new never-before-known-about Kenner display in this podcast. Ron takes Skye and Steve on a tour through the early, early history of Kenner’s merchandising involvement with Star Wars. What was available in Christmas 77? Table of Contents: 3:15 Was Kenner stupid and lazy in ’77?6:56 The Early Bird Controversy11:57 Scholast…

Ryan and Tyler start a series on AUTOGRAPHS! The official podcast of the STAR WARS CARD COLLECTORS Facebook Group!Di Ryan

The OFFICIAL Star Wars Card Collectors Facebook group podcast. MAILBAG EPISODE - we answer YOUR questions about card collecting.Di Ryan

Ryan and Tyler finish the Beginner bootcamp by discussing how breaks work! The official podcast for the SWCC Facebook group. This podcast is dedicated to the hobby of Star Wars card collecting.Di Ryan

This month, Phil and Mike get back to the basics by discussing the latest Star Wars news, collectibles, and recent finds. Phil shares a larger-than-life starship, and Mike won't shut up about the new book he ordered.

Tyler and Ryan continue the BEGINNERS BOOTCAMP and discuss how to safely protect your cards. Tyler, the Jedi Master of shipping cards tells you what to do, and what NOT to do, when sending cards in the mail, and they reveal the answers to last week's riveting "2 truths and a lie" question! The Sorting Tray is the official podcast of the STAR WARS C…

Skye and Steve discuss the impact of Mandalorian Season 2 on the value of different vintage Star Wars collectibles. Boba Fett, Weequay, Troop Transports, Luke and more! Best of all, we introduce a new feature “Ask Ron a Star Wars Question.” Plus, the “Episode 7” effect is theorized and explained, Skye antagonizes Ahsoka fans, spoilers are discussed…

The official podcast for the SWCC Facebook group. This podcast is dedicated to the hobby of Star Wars card collecting. In this episode Tyler and Ryan begin the Beginner's Bootcamp, and play a quick game of 2 truths and a lie!Di Ryan

Introductions to Ryan and Tyler and their journey in collecting, and also a sneak peek at future episodes! The official podcast for the SWCC Facebook group. This podcast is dedicated to the hobby of Star Wars card collecting.Di Ryan

It’s a Steve-A-Palooza as we tackle the B-Wing pilot in all of his chin-strapped glory. Photo art, coin art, defining wood Patterns, McQuarrie images, bootleg Knock offs, underoos and Skye discovers a Swear word in a vintage commercial.6:23 Who is the #1 Focus collector in the World?13:56 How is a B-Wing supposed to be a “B”? (Making the B-Wing)20:…

In this week's episode, Darth Bill, Boba Phil, and Crunchy Mike share their reaction to Chapter 16: The Rescue. SPOILER ALERT: Don't listen to this episode until you've watched the show!