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Kessel Run Collecting
by Jedi Raylen
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.
Episodes
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KRC 61 - The Elephant in the Room
In this episode Eric and Matt talk about their recent pickups, Hasbro recent reveals, and then address the elephant in the room.... prices. Are you "out"? What's the breaking point? For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC - Hasbro ZZZZstream Oct 2, 2026
Eric and Matt break down the reveals from Hasbro's most bloated and drawn out Star Wars Fanstream ever. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Rumble...
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KRC ep 60 - Focused Collecting & the return of Toys R Us
In this episode Eric and Matt discuss the re-release of the Antoc Merrick TVC figure and ship, what the return of Toys R Us might look like, and then speculate what they would collect if they had to chose a character or even vehicle focus. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC 59 - Imperial Officers
In this episode Eric is late to the party having just watching Maul: Shadow Lord and weighs in with his two cents, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits home video, and then Eric and Matt run down the list of all the Imperial Officer figures we've gotten over the years. Who needs updated? Who needs…
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KRC 58 pt2 - Supporting Past Haslabs
In the second half of our round table discussion we first ask for our guests' most wanted updated figures to see in TVC. Then we all chose one figure (or item) we want the most to go with all the previous TVC Haslabs. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC 58 pt 1 - A Nail in the Coffin?
The first of a two part episode Eric and Matt are joined by returning guests Jodo and Cardboard Galaxy along with John from the SWTVC podcast. Discussion starts off about the disturbance in the Force centered around the INT-4 mini rig release and the ever increasing prices driving away long time...
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KRC ep 57 - Much Needed Updated Figures
This episode Eric and Matt run down their top 10 most needed updated figures. Figures that were released before but may be decades without any new versions. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube...
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KRC - SDCC 2026
Eric and Matt run down the list of Hasbro Star Wars reveals and Factory Entertainment impresses with more 1:18 scale items. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube...
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KRC ep 56 - Comics and SDCC
On this episode Eric and Matt offer up recommendations on some Star Wars comics for a new listener and then talk a bit about what they'd consider "exciting" news for TVC at San Diego Comic Con. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC ep 55 - Walkers!
This episode the guys are running down all the various walker vehicles. The AT-AT, AT-ST, and all the other letter combos they could come up with! Also, Eric discovers an amazing toy store in Virginia. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC ep 54 - Landspeeders, Skiffs, and STAPs
In this episode Eric and Matt run down the list of all the different Landspeeder, Skiffs, and other similar vehicles released throughout the years. Also, they give their review of the Mandalorian and Grogu movie. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC ep 53 - Speeder Bikes!
Eric and Matt run through a list of all the Speeder Bike vehicles released from Kenner to TVC. From the original design seen in Return of the Jedi to a few unique ones we go over all the releases. Also Eric visits a new toy shop, SW Celebration ticket sales continue to irritate fans, and Eric…
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KRC 52 - What was this Hasbro Fanstream even about?
Eric and Matt break down the reveals from Hasbro's latest Fanstream which completely ignores a new movie (Mando and Grogu) coming this month. What's the strategy here? Who will pull the trigger on a $600 animated Grogu? They address a listener's complaints and talk a bit about the Star Wars Dark...
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KRC Ep 51 - What Makes a "Deluxe" TVC Figure?
Eric and Matt run down all the "Deluxe" TVC figures released starting in 2019. What figures were the best bang for the buck? What releases completely crossed the line into a money grab? They discuss the crazy price fluctuations and what they might consider a proper deluxe release going forward.…
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KRC 50 - Top 10 3.75" Black Series Figures
Eric and Matt discuss and go over their Top 10 Figures from the Black Series 3.75" line. A mix of hits and misses. Also, the abuse of the "deluxe" line continues with the announcement of "deluxe" Baze Malbus. If you're enjoying the show, please give us a 5 star review! For more Kessel Run...
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KRC 49 - Top 10 Vintage Collection 1.0 Figures
Eric and Matt discuss all the reveals from Toyfare for the Mando/Grogu film. Then the go over their top 10 figure from the Vintage Collection 1.0 For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube...
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KRC 48 - Speculation w/ guest Cantina Customs
Eric and Matt welcome Jason from Youtube channel Cantina Customs. Together they speculate on what more could be coming to support the Haslab cantina and the 50th anniversary of Star Wars. Will we get a rerelease of the Razor Crest for the Mando movie? Will people buy a $70 AT-RT? All that and…
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KRC 47 - an interview with Peak OB1 customs
Eric and Matt welcome Peak OB1 customs to the show and get in the weeds about customizing. From sculpting, 3d modeling, painting, kit bashing, and all the things we love about this hobby. Peak OB1 can be found on Facebook @peakob1 and Instagram @peakob1customs Free Form Epoxy Sculpt...
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KRC 46 - LFL Under New Leadership w/ guest Peak OB1
Eric and Matt are joined by Peak OB1 customs to discuss recent news. Hasbro raises eyebrows with their reveal of a cantina patron 4 pack, Dave Filoni to co-helm Lucasfilm, and Eric teases new vehile kit coming from Hole in the Ground Productions. Peak OB1 can be found on Facebook @peakob1 and...
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KRC extra - A Conversation with Star Wars Gut Check
Matt is joined by Instagram user Star Wars Gut Check for a chat about... a little of everything TVC For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Rumble...
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KRC Ep 45 - The Best and Worst of 2025
Eric, Matt, and Chris wrap up their best and worst of TVC in 2025 For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-948073 Visit Hole…
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KRC Ep 44 - The End of Insider
Will the price hikes and saturation of pegwarmers cause a perfect storm at Walmart? Eric mourns for the almost guaranteed failure of the Tron Haslab. Matt and Eric discuss the end of Star Wars Insider and the end of old school "news" being replaced by the internet. For more Kessel Run Collecting,...
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KRC extra - Talking with Cardboard Galaxy
On this bonus episode Matt sits down for a chat with Cardboard Galaxy about some recent reveals, acquisitions, and more. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube...
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KRC Ep 43 - Price Hikes Again and Last Figure Standing
Eric and Matt talk about the Haslab Cantina and other pickups, yet another ridiculous price hike on figures, and the Mandalorian and Grogu teaser trailer. Plus, their picks for Last Figure Standing. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC ep 42 - Is Hasbro Scared of the Sequels?
Eric and Matt discuss the 3 3/4" sequel trilogy figure lines. What they made, what they didn't make, what they should make, and what they could make. Before all that, they talk about the closing numbers for the Haslab Gunship and a couple figures pipe-lined to go with the battle of Geonosis. For...
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KRC ep 41 - Haslabs New and Old
Eric and Matt welcome back Cardboard Galaxy as they discuss the current Haslab Clone Gunship and the Haslab cantina currently showing up on backers' doorsteps. Hole in the Ground Productions has a new speeder in the works and Eric and Matt talk about the new TVC Nightsister Merrin figure. For…
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KRC - SDCC 2025 Hasbro reveals and Haslab
Eric and Matt discuss the Star Wars Hasbro reveals from SDCC 2025 as well as the Clone Gunship Haslab. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Rumble...
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KRc Ep 40 - Talking with Toys Are The Way PT2
Part 2 - Eric and Matt sat down for a long chat with Toys Are The Way. Such a long chat, it had to be broken into two parts! Join us as we discuss a broad range of topics about 3 3/4" Star Wars collecting. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC Ep 39 - Talking with Toys Are The Way PT 1
Eric and Matt sat down for a long chat with Toys Are The Way. Such a long chat, it had to be broken into two parts! Join us as we discuss a broad range of topics about 3 3/4" Star Wars collecting. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC Ep 38 - Mail-Away and Convention Exclusive Figures
Eric and Matt run down the list of modern Star Wars figures from POTF2 to The Vintage Collection that were mail-away, fan club, convention, or other types of figure exclusives. Some may be well known and others quite obscure. Thanks to Rebelscum.com as a resource for this list. For more Kessel…
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KRC Ep 37 - Our Top 10 Most Hated Figures
On this episode we're channeling our inner Sith and letting the hate flow through us as we discuss our top ten most hated modern Star Wars figures. Before that we discuss Andor Season 2, Matt's May 4th Hasbro preorder debacle, and Eric will explain why you should avoid Hiya Toys. For more Kessel...
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KRC Ep 36 - Celebration Japan and more
In this packed show: Eric gets caught up on the various Disney+ Star Wars shows, Andor season 2 premieres, recent pickups and preorder madness at Hasbro Pulse, new announcements at Celebration Japan, and a bit of tariff talk. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook...
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KRC Ep 35 - Obscure Figures We'll Never Get
Eric and Matt discuss some obscure figures they'd love to see but we're unlikely to ever see made. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@kesselruncollecting2179 Rumble...
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KRC Ep 34 - Playsets w/ guest Cardboard Galaxy
KRC welcomes guest Cardboard Galaxy on the show to talk about his cardboard playset designs as well as Star Wars playsets in general. For more Kessel Run Collecting, find it here. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Kessel-Run-Collecting/100065628066643/ Youtube...
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KRC Ep 33 - Best and Worst of TVC 2024
The last episode of the year is a big one! KRC welcomes Jodo and Star Wars Gut Check on to the show where we cover our best and worst of The Vintage Collection in 2024. We also go over recent reveals, what we expect or hope for in 2025, and Eric rants about the Star Tours Starspeeder 3000…
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KRC ep 32 - There Can Be Only One
No this isn't an episode about Highlander! LOL Eric and Matt run down the figures, vehicles, playsets, etc they would keep if they could only have ONE of each along with listener's answers. Also, they give their review on the TVC E-wing and TVC Armorer's Forge playset. Visit Hole in the Ground...
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KRC Ep 31 - News and Reveals
Eric and Matt go over a lot of reveals and KRC news. We want your feedback! Take the "There Can Be Only One" challenge. If you could have only ONE from each of the following categories... for life... what would it be? Give us one of each. (10 total) Kenner x1 figure, x1 small vehicle, x1 big...
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KRC Ep 30 - Top 10 Legacy Collection figures
Eric and Matt discuss the amazing figure line that was the Legacy Collection and their top 10 picks for best figures of the line. Visit Hole in the Ground Productions for all your diorama needs! www.holeinthegroundpro.com
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KRC Outside the Toybox - Skeleton Crew trailer
Eric and Matt talk about their impressions about the upcoming Disney + Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew. Go to Hole in the Ground Productions for over a 100 diorama kits, props, and more at www.holeinthegroundpro.com Check out KRC on Youtube, Rumble, and Facebook
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KRC ep 29 - Retrocon finds and Army Builder packs
Eric makes a couple great deals at Retrocon and then he and Matt discuss Yakface.com's latest poll about army builder packs. Go to Hole in the Ground Productions for over a 100 diorama kits, props, and more at www.holeinthegroundpro.com Check out KRC on Youtube, Rumble, and Facebook
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KRC Ep 28 - Top 10 30th Anniversary Figures
Eric and Matt rundown their top 10 figures of the amazing Star Wars 30th Anniversary figure line. A line rich with expanded universe characters. Follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble Go to Hole in the Ground Productions for all your diorama needs. www.holeinthegroundpro.com
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KRC - SDCC 2024 and new Starspeeder 3000
Eric and Matt talk about the new Star Tours Starspeeder 3000 vehicle/playset and all the reveals from SanDiego Comic Con 2024. Find KRC on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble. Please rate and review the show as it helps us grow the audience! Find over a hundred diorama kits for your 3 3/4" action…
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KRC Ep 27 - Star Wars Creatures pt 2
We continue with our discussion about all the creatures made for the Star Wars 3 3/4" figure lines through the years to present. Follow Kessel Run Collecting on Facebook, Youtube, and Rumble Get over 100 different diorama kits for your collection at Hole in the Ground Productions...
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KRC Ep 26 Star Wars Creatures pt 1
In this episode we run down the list of all the many creatures made by Kenner/Hasbro over the years. Anything from a small accessory creature to large monsters. There was so much to cover that this is going to be the first of two parts! Be sure to follow us on at Kessel Run Collecting on…
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KRC Ep 25 - Expanded Universe Vehicles
In this episode Eric and Matt talk about the various "expanded universe" 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...
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KRC - Haslab Cantina Official Launch
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
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KRC Ep 24 - Top 10 Saga 2 Collection figures
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 Rumble Check out Hole in the Ground Productions for tons of diorama...
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KRC- Hasbro Fanstrem Reaction (May 3, 2024)
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…
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KRC Ep 23 - Who Ya Gonna Call?
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" Ghostbuster figures. Is Target throwing in the towel on The Vintage Collection? If you could get back one toy...
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KRC - Hasbro Fanstream Reaction (Mar 2024)
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't forget you can get all kinds of diorama goodies...
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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.
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Jedi Raylen
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