Geekfest Rants

Episode 410 - Saturday Morning Cartoons

There was a time when we would set our alarms at 8AM or earlier, on Saturday mornings, in order to watch some of our favorite TV shows.  Carlos did it in the 80s and Steve in the 90s.  Today on GeekFest Rants we time travel to our childhood, to a simpler time, a time of a golden age of animated cartoons.  We will cover such classics as Thundarr the Barbarian , Superfriends, Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons, X-Men Evolution, and many more.

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Episode 410 - Saturday Morning Cartoons (1:16:37)

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Thundarr The Barbarian Intro :

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 intro (HQ).mp4: 

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Episode 383 - Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 - Continued

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos and Steve return to recap the highlights from Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019. This time around we cover the return of The Clone Wars, Hasbro's newest toys, the soon to be open Galaxy's Edge, for our gamers out there - Jedi Fallen Order, and the soon to be premiering Disney+ original show, The Mandalorian.  The films might be taking a little break soon but the Star Wars world is about to get a lot bigger.

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Episode 383 - Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Continued (1:04:26)

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Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 7 Trailer #2! (Star Wars Celebration 2019): 

The Mandalorian: All Star Wars Celebration Footage (Best Quality): 

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — Official Reveal Trailer: 

STAR WARS GALAXY'S EDGE TRAILER: 

The Best of Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: 

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Episode 367 - Andrew Gaska - Gamergate - Comicsgate - Rebel Force Radio Controversy Conclusion

Today on GeekFest Rants join Carlos and special guest author, Andrew E.C. Gaska, as they look at the history of toxic fandom with events like Gamergate and Comicsgate.  Then Carlos returns to cover the Rebel Force Radio controversy with the conclusion of these 3 part investigative reports.  The great, late Stan Lee said it best "The world may change and evolve, but the one thing that will never change is the way that we tell our stories of heroism. Stories have room for everyone, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or color of their skin. The only things we don't have room for are hatred, intolerance, and bigotry. That man next to you, he's your brother. That woman over there, she's your sister...Excelsior!" 

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Episode 367 - Gamergate - Comicsgate - Rebel Force Radio Controversy Conclusion (1:08:37)

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Stan Lee's Message to Us:

Diversity in Comics Makes Bigots Mad - The Jim Jefferies Show:

Jason Ward & the Quest for the Perfect Star Wars Video! #1:

Star Wars: Episode III - (Padme's Plea/Anakin's Force Choke):

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Episode 348 - The Last Starfighter - Movie - Toys - Comic

Greetings, Starfighter! You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada.  Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos revisits the 80's cult-classic, The Last Starfighter.  This CGI effects groundbreaking film will always have a place in our appreciation of special effects development.  We'll cover the film, the toys(specially those that never came out), the Marvel comic book adaptation, and the possible future of this film.  

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Episode 348 - The Last Starfighter - Movie - Toys - Comic (1:06:45)

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The Last Star Fighter Trailer 1984: 

 

 MakingStarWars.net: Star Wars X-Wing Fighter CGI Tests 1978: 

 

 Last StarFighter arcade game clip: 

 

 The Last Starfighter (2/10) Movie CLIP - Centauri's Proposition (1984) HD: 

 

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Episode 345 - Star Wars - Secrets of the Empire - Figure Cases

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos explores the virtual reality world of Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.  This is a virtual reality experience that brings you into an undercover mission to steal the Empire's new secret weapon.  Virtual reality entertainment is new to us so you'll get a newbie's perspective on it.  Then we dive into vintage Star Wars action figure carrying cases.  The good, the bad, and the strange. From simple suitcase designs to elaborate space ship shaped cases, we'll cover them all.

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 Episode 345 - Star Wars - Secrets of the Empire - Figure Cases (1:07:35)

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Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire - ILMxLAB and The VOID - Immersive Entertainment Experience: 

  

 Kenner Star Wars Darth Vader Carry Case Commercial The Empire Strikes Back 1980: 

 

 Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Rebel Transport v1 [Remastered]: 

 

 1983 The Return of the Jedi - Collector Cases C-3PO and Chewbacca Bandolier Kenner: 

 

 Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Mini Action Figure Collectors Case [Remastered]: 

 

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Episode 305 - Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 - Concept Vehicles - Meco

Today we continue with our coverage of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017.  This time around we are concentrating on collecting panels, all those wonderful collectibles.  From the 40 year history of Star Wars merchandising, to store displays, to card back design, to worldwide manufacturing, to much, more.  Then we'll look at Kenner vehicles based on concept art, one of Carlos' main focus collecting areas.  And finally we finish up with Meco, the undisputed king of Star Wars disco.  Are you a Star Wars Fan Man?   We promise, you will not get the opening song out of your head for a few days.  We heard it on almost every collecting panel attended.  It's all coming here at GeekFest Rants.

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 Episode 305 - - Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 - Concept Vehicles - Meco (1:06:59)

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Every Classic STAR WARS Figure in 2 min!:  

Star Wars Power of the Force Kenner Expanded Universe Vehicles (1998):   

 

Meco Star Wars Title Theme:  

Star Wars Celebration Orlando Closing Ceremony - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando:   

 

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Episode 304 - Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 - Indiana Jones-Star Wars VHS - Conan figures

It's finally here, Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017.  Join the Perrones and GeekFest Rants as they take their pilgrimage to the land of all things Star Wars.  Happily slip into a 4-day geek induced coma of Lucasfilm/Star Wars movies/TV shows/video games/ and toys, many toys, lots o toys, we're talking toys here.  Then Carlos takes a side trip to the retro-VHS world of Indiana Jones and Star Wars videocassette films.  Then we cap off this show with a look at Conan the Barbarian action figures.  Conan will explain to us what is good in life while he get's to the chopper.

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Episode 304 - Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 - Indiana Jones-Star Wars VHS - Conan figures (1:18:28)

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  Star Wars Rebels Season 4 Trailer (Official): 

Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom - Official® Teaser [HD]:

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser: 

Star Wars Battlefront II: Full Length Reveal Trailer: 

Boba Fett VS Cad Bane - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Unfinished Clip: 

Star Wars Celebration Orlando Closing Ceremony - Star Wars Celebration 2017 Orlando:

John Williams conducts surprise concert at Star Wars Celebration 2017:

A Tribute To Carrie Fisher:   

 

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Episode 279 - Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Recap

Like most of you, we could not make it to London this year to attend Star Wars Celebration Europe.  But we did the next best thing, we watched the live stream from StarWars.com on the internet.  Join father and son team Carlos and Kyle on today's GeekFest Rants as they geek out over all things Star Was.  From Rogue One to Rebels, from toys to video games, from Space Monkey to K-250. "Join me, and together, we can rule the galaxy as father and son!"

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Episode 279 - Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Recap (55:55)

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ROGUE ONE A Star Wars Story 'Celebration' TRAILER (2016)

  An Hour with Mark Hamill Panel | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016

 Carrie Fisher: The Princess Diaries | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 

   

Droids of The Force Awakens Panel | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016

 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Panel | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016

Rogue one director Gareth Edwards appears as stormtrooper on art of Star Wars panel

Star Wars Rebels Season Three Trailer (Official)

 Closing Ceremony Reel | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016

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Episode 271 - When Atari Ruled the World

Before PS4, before Xbox One, back when dinosaurs ruled the world, we had Atari.  Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos and James are kicking it old school by traveling to the early 80's to visit their old childhood home video game systems.  Listen as they go through their pre and post Atari gaming age.  Did they join the famous E.T. cartridge dig?  And, of course, were there any Star Wars games in their collection?

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 Episode 271 - When Atari Ruled the World (48:21)

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80's Atari commercial

Star Wars The Arcade Game commercial [1984]

Buckner and Garcia - Pac-Man Fever

Atari: Game Over - Trailer

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Episode 241 - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015

It's that time again, Star Wars Celebration time. This year it was held in Anaheim California.  Join us at GeekFest Rants as Carlos and James pick out the most importantly awesome news that came out of this amazing Star Wars fan gathering.  We have a new Teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a Season 2 Rebels trailer, toy news, a sneak peek at Star Wars Anthologies: Rouge One, and much more.  If you are a Star Wars fan, this was your weekend to celebrate.

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 Episode 241 - Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015 (50:57)

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 Star Wars The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer 2 Official

 

BB-8 on the stage at Star Wars Celebration 2015

LEGO® Star Wars Droid Tales Trailer

Star Wars Rebels Season Two Trailer (Official)

Star Wars Battlefront 3 Trailer (PS4/Xbox One/PC) (Gameplay)  

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