Geekfest Rants

Episode 484 - Star Wars Kenner Custom Figures with James - Pt.1

Time to fall down another geek rabbit hole.  Join Carlos and James today on GeekFest Rants as they explore James' latest obsession: Star Wars Kenner Custom Figures.  This is the beginning of a discussion dealing with DIY customs, purchased customs and Hasbro's Retro line.  There are many players out there producing some high quality figures.  It looks like we'll finally get to own most of the Star Wars figures Kenner never made.

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Episode 484 - Star Wars Kenner Custom Figures with James - Pt.1 (48:31)

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Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Lando, Lobot, Ugnaught, Han Solo [Bespin] [Remastered].mp4: 

Star Wars Kenner Commercial (1977): 

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Episode 479 - 40th Ann Empire-Jedi Posters - Making of Books

Today on GeekFest Rants, join Carlos as he reviews two new Star Wars posters, the 40th Anniversary, Matt Ferguson, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi one sheets.  Then we'll look at three, John Walsh, Making of.. books:  Conan the Barbarian, Escape from New York, and Flash Gordon.  It does not get any geekier than this.

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Episode 479 - 40th Ann Empire-Jedi Posters - Making of Books (1:17:32)

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Return of the Jedi: Original Teaser Trailer (1982): 

Conan The Barbarian (1982) - Official® Trailer [HD]: 

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Episode 475 - Star Wars Kenner Action Figure Collecting Books

Today on GeekFest Rants it all about Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books.  Is there a definitive guide to collecting the classic original Star Wars Kenner action figures?  The answer is Yes.  Join Carlos today as we pore over six excellent Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books.  Could there be more to come?  Maybe.

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Episode 475 - Star Wars Kenner Action Figure Collecting Books (59:17)

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Star Wars Kenner Commercial (1977): 

STAR WARS - RETURN OF THE JEDI - KENNER (COMMERCIAL 1983) - 01: 

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Episode 473 - McQuarrie Poster - Terminator Figure

Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos reviews his latest Star Wars acquisition: a one-sheet concept, Ralph McQuarrie poster that was repurposed and finished by artist Lawrence Noble for Star Wars Celebration Japan(2008).  Then we look at a NECA, The Terminator figure from a few years ago that we just discovered. And wouldn't you know it? It took us down a Terminator rabbit hole.

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Episode 473 - McQuarrie Poster - Terminator Figure (1:01:45)

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STAR WARS Original Trailer (Restored) - 1976: 

The Terminator - all deleted Scenes: 

The Terminator - Teaser Trailer: 

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Episode 472 - Legos 2023

Are you a Lego Maniac?  Join Carlos and guest James today on GeekFest Rants as they look at the status of their Lego collecting.  Some of us have cut back and some of us have not only double down, but also found new avenues to explore.  And by that we are talking about the world of custom collecting Legos, it they don't make it... make it yourself.

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Episode 472 - Legos 2023 (1:06:52)

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Lego Star Wars "Original Trilogy" Sets Commercial from 1999!:  https://youtu.be/qHpspPTS7T4

Lego Indiana Jones Temple of Doom Commercial: https://youtu.be/uzNCN5InYfo

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Episode 471 - Light & Magic - Review

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos reviews the Disney+ documentary Light & Magic.  This could very well be the best doc about Lucasfilm's ground breaking special effect company Industrial Light & Magic.  Here we learn from the founders and craftsmen of ILM such as George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Ken Ralston, Joe Johnston, Richard Edlund, John Dykstra, Lorne Peterson, and many many more.  For all hard core Star Wars fans, consider this a Master Class on the history of ILM.

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Episode 471 - Light & Magic- Review (1:24:08)

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Light & Magic | Official Trailer | Disney+: 

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Episode 470 - Jaws & Saturday Night Fever Posters - New Action Figures

Today on GeekFest Rants we are going to need a bigger boat.  Join Carlos as he dives into two iconic movie posters: Jaws and Saturday Night Fever.  Hear the stories of how the art from the Jaws bestselling book easily transitioned to the movie poster by Roger Kastel.  Plus, how Saturday Night Fever's PG re-release generated a new poster.   Then we move on to review some new action figures like Ziro the Hutt, The Thing, Stormtrooper George Lucas, Eddie Munson, and many more.

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Episode 470 - Jaws & Saturday Night Fever Posters - New Action Figures (1:23:45)

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JAWS | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®: 

Saturday Night Fever NOW RATED PG (1977) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0801]: 

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Episode 466 - Star Wars Kenner Style Bantha-Leia Review

Almost three years in the making, The Bantha has arrived.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the fan made creature to compliment our Kenner Star Wars action figure collection.  We'll go over the behind the scenes drama between rival companies The Fans Strike Back and Stan Solo Creations.  Plus we will also compare both companies version of Slave Leia, and what this could potentially tell us about the results of other preorders and the future of these type of fan made companies.

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Episode 466 - Star Wars Kenner Style Bantha-Leia Review (47:51)

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Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Patrol Dewback [Remastered]: 

Fans Strike Back Bantha - It's Finally Here. Buckle Up: 

Star Wars Victories: Stan Solo Bantha - Vintage Kenner-Style Creature:

Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Land Of The Jawas [Remastered]: 

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Episode 465 - Raiders and Empire International Posters

It's time for posters of the month. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he delves into two fantastic international genre posters, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back.  With Raiders we get Drew Struzan's vision for that classic film.  For Empire we explore a different style with Noriyoshi Ohrai's rendition of possibly the best sequel ever made.

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Episode 465 - Raiders and Empire International Posters (50:55)

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Re-release trailer (1982) [FTD-0394]: 

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Digital Release Japanese Trailer: 

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Episode 464 - Star Wars Coffee Table Books

We are back!  After a slight pause.  So let's talk about Star Wars Coffee Table books.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he attempts to lift some of these massive literary creations.  These books are huge and heavy, most of them are Star Wars related but we have a few bonus ones from Cameron and Kubrick.  So sit back, relax.......wait, don't sit back, sit forward, with these books on a sturdy table and enjoy.

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Episode 464 - Star Wars Coffee Table Books (1:06:24)

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The Star Wars Archives, Volume I 1977–1983 – Trailer: 

Star Wars The Blueprints -- Exclusive Mini-Documentary Book: 

Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron Trailer: 

Seinfeld - The Coffee Table Book: 

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