#204: Toy Show Pickups and the Future of Star Wars

Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

#Star Wars #Mandalorian #Baby Yoda #Star Wars Toys #Star Wars Collectors #Toys #Boba Fett #Disney #Audio Drama #Micro Collection #Kenner #Hasbro #Comedy #Smugglers Galaxy A Star Wars Collecting

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Glen and Jason are back from the Powder Springs Toy Show at the Treasure Hunt Antique Mall and Legion Con. Two toy shows that provide their bags with a ton of loot! Join them on this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy podcast as they unpack their latest finds and dive into the future of Star Wars. Plus, they're gearing up for D23 and sharing their wildest predictions.

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#204: Toy Show Pickups and the Future of Star Wars

Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

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