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THOSE OLD FOSSILS EPISODE 23: GET HAMMERED

For a number of years now, we’ve seen a concentration of Star Wars themed auctions around May 4th, as auction houses seek to commoditise on the raised awareness of the franchise around this time of year. 2025 has been no different, and in this episode, we look back at 3 auctions held this year at Oberon, Vectis and C&T auctions.

As well as taking an in depth look at each auction and their personal picks of the 1,500 lots on offer across the 3 auctions, Pete, Jez and Dan also discuss their thoughts and experiences of buying and selling at auction houses, and share the pros and cons as well as some helpful hints and tips.

If you want to follow along here are the link to results of the 3 auctions under discussion:

Oberon 23rd April 2025

https://www.oberonauctions.com/auction/details/10-tv-and-film-related-auction/?au=20

Vectis 6th May 2025

https://www.vectis.co.uk/star-wars-revenge-of-the-sixth/2025-05-06

C&T Auctions 7th May 2025

https://bid.candtauctions.co.uk/auctions/catalog/id/205

Let’s get hammered!!!!

It’s time to dive into the darkest chapter of the prequel trilogy! Join us for a full commentary on Revenge of the Sith celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie, as we break down the action, the drama, and the behind-the-scenes details while watching along.

From epic lightsaber duels to tragic betrayals, we explore how this film bridges the prequels and the original trilogy and its wider implications on the saga as a whole.

This months The Modern Way is stacked with announcements, following live streams and Celebration announcements, as Stuart, Dan and Pete look at what Hot Toys, The Vintage Collection, the Black Series and Lego items are coming in the near future.

They also delve into how Star Wars and Lego first joined forces, whilst looking at the debut year releases of this incredible relationship.

Enjoy the Show!

From 18th to 20th April 2025, Japan hosted Star Wars Celebration, and Jez was lucky enough to be able to attend.

In this episode Jez shares his first hand experience of being at the event- both highs, as well as the lows, all whilst he waits at the airport to come home. So join us as we discuss the queues, the announcements, the collecting track, the cosplay, the swag, room sales, the L.A. Announcement and more….

The Committee reconvenes to put the first ever line of Kenner Star Wars toys into a top ten.

Stuart, Daniel, Peter and Jez discuss the merits of all 12 figures before voting on their top tens, the listeners have also voted on our social media, and their choices also sway the result.

Which figure will cause conflict in the team?

Listen to the full debate and countdown.

It’s here, completing the story arcs for Andor Season 1. The Rebellion has Dan and Jez joined once more by Andor Special Guest Barry Gingell to conduct a deep dive into the final 2 episodes of Andor season 1. It’s an absolute beauty. There is a strong possibility that Jez spent far too much time watching Andor and over thinking things prior to making this show as at one point in this episode he reveals that Luthen reminded him of Darth Maul??? This insightful show unpacks so much more than just the main monologues and it ponders the future for Andor Season 2. Barry opens up about life behind the scenes filming Andor as Graphic Designer but also how being asked to play the part of Anto Kreegyr changed his life. Finally an Andor special event called AndMore in June in Fordingbridge is revealed with Barry revealing what could be in store.

Announcement!

There is one way out!

This is a big one. Join Dan, Pete, Jez and Andor Graphic Designer Barry Gingell (did you know he’s also Anto Kreegyr?) for this epic Andor story arc deep dive covering Season 1 episodes 7-10.

Prepare yourself for some fascinating insights into the sets, props and behind the scenes of this incredible show. Keef claimed that Nobody’s Listening in Narkina 5, Dan highlights that the same could be said for Mon Mothma in the senate, and Peter completes the circle by pointing out that the same goes for Bix on her fractal radio!

This episode is stacked with observations and critical connections.

We loved making it, we’re sure you’ll love it too.

In part 5 of our guide to Palitoy Pete, Dan, Jon and Dave are back for more Palitoy talk, and take a deep dive into some Palitoy related collecting mysteries and scandals.

We kick things off digging into the Palitoy Landfill; could there really be buried vintage Star Wars treasure somewhere in Leicestershire? Or is all just a collector’s pipe dream?

Then Lee Bullock drops in to lay some science on us as we discuss the legendary, yet still controversial Grey Limbed Hoth Stormtrooper.

We then cap things off with an epic discussion on Toy Toni. Almost 12 years on from the scandal first breaking, we take a look back at the reaction then, and how community view Toy Toni’s today. Have the wounds healed? who was to Toni? And just where are the rest of those card-backs?

We can’t promised all the answers, but we can promise a lively and insightful discussion.