Star Wars: The Expanded Fandomverse

Back in the 80's Star Wars toys were all the fad. They sold well and were a staple for many little boy's birthday and Christmas gifts. Not all the toys were a hit with kids. The Star Wars Micro Collection failed to capture the hearts of kids and quickly were clearanced and went away. Fast forward  over 30 years and vintage toys including the micro collection are experiencing a comeback with the kids of yesteryear who are now grown up collectors. In this Episode we'll talk to renown collectors Josh Blake and Gus Lopez about the Micro Collection and the Facebook group that is THE go-to place for Micro Collection fans. We'll also put on out creative thinking caps and come up with our own take what a modern Micro Collection line would look like.   Show Rundown   Show Open with Jason Collier & Derek Daniel - 1:25   Interview with Gus Lopez and Josh Blake - 10:43   Mind Probe - 48:42   Trench Run -  Create Your Own Micro Collection World- 1:09:14 &n

Ever click on a video a friend sends you via social media, and you can't stop humming it all day long? I'm a Star Wars Fan (to the tune of Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere) is such a song. Produced by Jersey Flix, the song and music video are a fun look at fans and collecting, with lyrics that contain references to most of the original Kenner Star Wars action figure line. Hear how the song came to be and at what lengths these filmmakers went to get all the figures they needed to complete the project. Plus we play a fun game of match song to Star Wars...so, if you're a Star Wars fan, Download NOW!   Show Rundown   Interview with Jersey Flix - 00:43   Mind Probe - 23:48   Trench Run - 34:39    

Join Jason Collier (Access Hollywood's Ultimate Star Wars Fan and host of the Expanded Fandomverse Podcast), Scott Ryfun (Host of the My Star Wars Story Podcast and co-host of Dinner4Geeks Podcast), and Erin Neidigh(Author of 5,100 Question Mega-Ultimate "Star Wars" QuizBook and the new Star Wars;The Force Awakens Quiz book) for reviews of all 13 original episodes. In this episode our heroes infiltrate the Death Star, save the Princess and end up in a trash compactor. We find out what 2187 REALLY means and if dead bodies int he Star Wars Universe really do stink. All this and more in Episode 10: The Luke Skywalker Initiative! ENJOY, and make sure you let us know what you think of the podcast! "You may think you've seen the movie; just wait 'til you hear it!"...

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - Bonus Episode #0001 - The Expanded Fandomverse News Today is the very first BONUS episode of Less Than 12 Parsecs!  What makes it a bonus episode?  Well, you'll have to listed to hear the explanation!   Jason collier, my friend from The Expanded Fandomverse is on the show again today, to tell us about a big announcement about my old show!  - Well, it's not news if you have already listed to episode 55 of The Expanded Fandomverse.  Please be sure to check out episode 55 when you can for even more details!   And then, I make Json answer trivia questions about is own show in the form of a mini Trench Run!  How well does he know if own work?  Listen to find out! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lu

Jason is joined by show founder Tim McMahon for a break down the Final Rogue One Trailer! Call and leave us your opinion of the Trailer at 205-383-3663 or email us at theexpandedfandomverse@gmail.com  

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0023 - Top Five: My Favorite Lines From The Empire Strikes Back Last month I gave you my five favorite lines from A New Hope. This month, it's time to tackle Tne Empire Strikes Back! What are your favorite five lines from this classic episode of the saga? Let me know, I am curious to hear! Email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@Gmail.com, or connect with me on social media. Hope to talk to you soon! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast, released under the No Derivative Works Creative Commons License. A proud member of the Expande

We'd like to introduce new co-host Derek Daniel to the show. Derek will be pulling double duty as he has another podcast called Project Padawan that we will be discussing today. Project Padawan helps the novice or new Star Wars fan learn a little more about that Galaxy Far Far Away Derek will be initiated with the mind probe and a very difficult, but fun, Trench Run.   Interview with Derek Daniel - 00:50 Mind Probe - 14:32 Trench Run - 27:54 I like Big Buns - 50:15 www.projectpadawan.com

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0022 - An Embarrassment Of Riches Can you have too much of a good thing? That's what I discuss in today's episode, in regards to Star Wars collecting. How is your Star Wars collection doing these days? Let me know, I'm curious to hear! Email me, or connect with me on any of my social media accounts! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast, released under the No Derivative Works Creative Commons License. A proud member of the Expanded Fandomverse network of shows. Utinni!

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0021 - Action Figure Number Three It's a new month, and that means it's time for a new classic Kenner Star Wars action figure! This months action figure comes from Alan Voivod, the force behind Star Wars 7 x 7, the only daily Star Wars podcast! Remember, if you have a figure you would like to add to my collection, let me know! Email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com, or connect with me on any of my social media links. I will pay a fair price for loose, clean figures with all their accessories. But that said, I won't turn down a freebie! And remember, anyone who has a figure to my collection, gets to be a guest on the show! How exciting is that! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected right

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0020 - Fan Theories Fan theories. They seem to be a thing online these days. Today's episode is my take on this phenomena, with a few fan theories of my own. I want to hear your original, crazy, stupid fan theories! Email us, or connect with us on social media! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast, released under the No Derivative Works Creative Commons License. A proud member of the Expanded Fandomverse network of shows. Utinni!

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0019 - 2 For The Price Of 1: Force Friday & International Podcast Day I'm going to be honest with you, this is not one of my best episodes. I tried a little experiment with this one; I tried to cover two topics in one show, and I tried to "wing it". I did not script much of this show, I just extemporaneously babbled. And it shows. And, to make matters worse, I went long! At five minutes in length, this episode Does not deserve the tag "the fastest Star Wars podcast in the galaxy"! Nonetheless, I'm going to release this mess anyway, because even though it's not the best, it still has heart. (I have no idea what that means!) ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used b

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0018 - Gut Reaction: Star Wars Art Ralph McQuarrie After my recent review of the season premiere of Star Wars: Rebels, I've decided to make my "gut reactions" a reoccurring feature on the show.  Today I give you my first impressions of the new book "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie".  Do I love it?  Do I hate it?  Have a listen and find out! Spoiler alert... I Love It! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast, released under the No Derivative Works Creative Commons License. A proud member of the Expanded Fando

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0017 - 10 Questions with Joe Mignano As long time listeners know, every podcaster I have on the show gets a 2 minute interview, followed by the dreaded ten questions. Ten stoopid questions, only 10 seconds to answer them! --- I had Joe Mignano on the show the other day to talk about his Star Wars podcast app. Now, here's his turn with the questions. Enjoy Joe's Links... Dark Empire Radio - www.darkempireradio.com HoloNet Audio Drama - www.holonetaudiodramas.com Star Wars Podcast App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev60442.app470521&hl=en ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrin

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0016 - Gut Reaction: Rebels - Season 3, Episode 1 It's in the Star Wars podcaster's constitution that you must produce a certain number of review episodes per year. No, not really, but it does appear that a lot of shows out there are reviewing the season three premier of Star Wars: Rebels today. And I thought, "Heck, why not jump on that bandwagon?" So please, take two minutes to hear my thoughts about the episode entitled "Steps Into Shadow". Thank you. Episode 813 of Star Wars 7x7 - http://sw7x7.com/episode-813-predictions-star-wars-rebels-premiere-night/ ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All origi

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0015 - Podcasters Spotlight: Joe Mignano Today's guest is Mr. Joe Mignano. He is a fellow Star Wars podcaster, BUT, he is on today to talk about an app he has built for Android users. It is called "Star Wars Podcasts". It brings together 40 or so great Star Wars podcasts all in one place for you! It sure makes things easy when it comes to keeping track of your favorite shows, and it is a great way to find all new favs as well! FYI - Less Than 12 Parsecs is on the app, but we are under the feed for our sister show, The Expanded Fandomverse Joe's Links... Dark Empire Radio - www.darkempireradio.com HoloNet Audio Drama - www.holonetaudiodramas.com Star Wars Podcast App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromo.dev60442.app470521&hl=en ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and e

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0014 - Drink Football & Watch Beer I had a bit of a worrisome Star Warsy experience this weekend while hanging out with the guys on a Sunday afternoon.  Take two minutes to hear all about it, and please, let me know your thoughts.  Am I over thinking this, or is this something we need to be concerned about? PS - And do forget to listen to episode #0013 and play "Two Truth And A Lie".  You could will actually, physical prizes, for real! - http://twelveparsecspodcast.blogspot.com/2016/09/two-truths-and-lie.html ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Ti

Jason talks to Kristy Anderson of the Galactic Academy, THE Star Wars costuming society for kids. Kristy tells us all about this great organization and how your kids can become a part of it.  Kristy plays a new Trench Run game, we learn a little about Tim's new show, and Jason tells you how YOU can become a part of the Fandomverse Family! Interview with Kristy Anderson - 00:50 Mind Probe - 24:33 Trench Run - 29:56 http://www.galactic-academy.net/

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0013 - Two Truths And A Lie I get a little long winded on this episode and talk for three long minutes.  However will you make it through this entire episode! Today, I tell you three tales of Star Wars from my life.  The catch is, one is a complete fabrication! If you can guess the fake store, email me at TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com.  All correct answers will have there name placed in a hat (or more specifically, a Stormtrooper helmet) and winner will be pulled.  The prize?  Not sure yet, but I promise it will be Star Wars themed! Also, I want to hear your great Star Wars stories, real and imagined!  Dazzle me with your adventures that relate to that galaxy far, far away! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney,

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy - #0012 - Action Figure Number Three As I say in the beginning of this episode, I didn't intend to turn this podcast into a show about collecting, but... well...  take two minutes to have a listen and learned why I'm doing another show about classic Kenner action figures and my goal to collect them all, so soon! Thanks to Adam Pattison for the new figure! Please, check out his great toy photography on Instagram - @mandalorian40. I hope to have Adam on as a guest next time! Check back soon for video of the unboxing! ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds, music, images, logos, designs, characters and elements are registered trademarks and copyright of Disney, Lucasfilm Limited, their subsidiaries and respected rights holders, and used by The Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast under fair use doctrine. All original content is copyright Tim McMahon and Th

Less Than 12 Parsecs - The Fastest Star Wars Podcast In The Galaxy! - #0011 - The Force, Midichlorians, and Pablo's Tweetstorm Yesterday, Pablo Hidalgo from the Lucasfilm Story Group posted a series of tweets about The Force, Midichlorians and character's ability to tap into The Force. I've never been a big fan of Midichlorians, but his series of Twitter messages really changed my thinking on some things. Today's episode was going to be my commentary on what he had to say, but what he had to say was so interesting, that I pretty much ended up just reading what he wrote. I did have some things to say today, but there's so much that could be said, that there's no way my two minutes could do it justice! That said, I'm more than happy to discuss these ideas in length with anyone, in person or online. Let me know if you want to chat! Pablo Hidalgo's Twitter Account - @pablohidalgo ---------- www.TwelveParsecsPodcast.com TwelveParsecsPodcast@gmail.com www.TheExpandedFandomverse.com ---------- All Star Wars sounds,