THOSE OLD FOSSILS 37: JABBA THE HUTT PLAYSET + BIB FORTUNA | VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS AND COLLECTABLES

In this month’s Those Old Fossils, Palitoy Pete, Martin, and Dan turn their attention to one of Kenner’s most iconic vintage Star Wars releases — the Jabba the Hutt Playset. The team also takes a closer look at Bib Fortuna, Jabba’s loyal Twi’lek majordomo, exploring the character’s role in Star Wars and the story behind his classic Kenner figure. Jez drops in throughout the show to share his thoughts on both items, while Ron Salvatore delivers an impassioned deep dive into Jabba, discussing every aspect of the playset — from original concepts and prototypes to the question: is Jabba the Hutt actually an action figure? This sparks a lively debate amongst the team. Mark Andrews joins Dan to share his passion for Bib Fortuna and also reveals that Frank’s Mews Baggie Guide has found a new home on the Variant Villains website — and is better than ever. From one of Kenner’s greatest playsets to one of Jabba’s most recognisable allies, this episode is packed with collecting stories, expert insights, in our continuing celebration of the vintage Star Wars collecting hobby.