Lisa Stevens & Vic Wertz, What Does Star Wars Mean To You?
They own The Imperial Archives, one of the largest Star Wars Memorabilia collections in the world. We chat with mega-collectors Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz to find out what does Star War mean to them! We talk about fandom, collecting, and the creation of the Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia—a fan-driven Star Wars museum initiative that will combine the collections of Steve Sansweet, . From their favorite Star Wars quotes, minor characters, and spaceships we find out their Five with the Force! They get our collectors’ feels buzzing as they reveal the jaw-dropping stories of acquiring rare prototypes (including the infamous rocket-firing Boba Fett), the story behind the Kenner Early Bird gift certificates, early Kenner toy line prototype sketches, building a Star Wars collectors community, their experience on the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World, having Doug Chiang design their Star Wars themed home theater and the mystery of who actually got the Qui-Gon Jinn’s funeral boots, rare Ewok action figures, concept art and more!
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Star Wars may have the largest and most diverse fanbase in all the galaxy—but every fan has their own certain point of view. So, tune your comlinks and join Star Wars enthusiasts, Dave (an OT kid) and Elora (a PT kid), every week for an in-depth conversation with a different devotee from all walks of life across the Star Wars fandom universe. Plus, it’s just FUN to talk about Star Wars. To bring balance to the fanbase, each episode we’ll delve into our guests’ personal Star Wars fandom story, and from that point of view, we’ll celebrate the power of the Force. Strap in, ignite your passion for the galaxy far, far away, and find out: What Does Stars Wars Mean To You?
Music composed & performed by Gregory Bromfield
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