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DorkLair

231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

The DorkLair is a Star Wars collecting podcast with emphasis on SH Figuarts and other import Star Wars action figures. Host Bill Drewnowski has been collecting and following Star Wars SH Figuarts since 2015 when the line first began, and it is the primary focus of his Star Wars collection. In each episode, Bill features one figure from his hobby room, the DorkLair, for discussion, review, and recommendation. Guests include members of the Star Wars collecting community who share varying levels of interest in SH Figuarts and imports in general.

Bill and guests sit down each week with figure in hand with the mission to appreciate the simple style and heroic action of the Star Wars SH Figuarts line in its entirety, one figure per episode. The DorkLair takes a look at all the hits and misses in the line, including honest criticism and which figures to skip completely. Often there is opportunity for comparison between other lines in similar scale including Hasbro’s The Black Series and Medicom’s MAFEX lines.

In addition to the feature figure, Bill and guests cover announcements, pre-orders, exclusives, new releases, collecting tips, and hunting strategies. From casual Black Series collectors looking to learn about imports for the first time, to SH Figuarts completionists seeking in-depth talk about their favorite releases, the DorkLair is a perfect place to enjoy import collecting.

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Episodes

DorkLair 030: Unmasked (SH Figuarts Kylo Ren)

March 18, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

In episode twenty-nine, Bill and Chris share news. They talk about Toys R US. In the news, some announcements and new releases. Email the show at [email protected] or call 413-337-1138 with chat topics and news you'd like the hosts to discuss. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Kylo Ren. Hear Chris and Bill's impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 029: Cyborg (Bandai General Grievous Plastic Model Kit)

March 11, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

In episode twenty-nine, Jerad Chilson of the Brick City Blockade Podcast Network joins Bill for a discussion about Bandai 1:12 scale plastic model kits. Providing tips and recommendations, the hosts share their own experiences, supplies, difficulty levels, and where to get started. In the news, The SH Figuarts Avengers: Infinity War figure line's U.S. release have gone up for pre-order, The Last Jedi MovieNEX box set will have an exclusive SH Figuarts BB-8, and Mezco One:12 Stealth Deathsto...

DorkLair 028: Phase I (SH Figuarts Clone Trooper - AotC)

March 04, 2018 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

In episode twenty-eight, Bill and Chris (DukeFett) poll the DorkLair Facebook group, putting together a wishlist of future HasLab projects. In the news, both SH Figuarts and Hot Toys recently announced their Avengers: Infinity War offerings, Mezco released Knightmare Batman. Email the show at [email protected] or call 413-337-1138 with chat topics and news you'd like the hosts to discuss. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Clone Trooper AotC Phase I. Hear Chris and Bill's impre...

DorkLair 027: Biker Scout (SH Figuarts Scout Trooper)

February 25, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

In episode twenty-seven, Bill and Chris (DukeFett) check out a bunch of Toy Fair news including: Toyark's gallery of The Vintage Collection and The Black Series displays form the Hasbro booth, Yakface's 2018 SKU roundup, the all new Haslab crowdfunding project, and CobraShadowJoes' recap of the Mezco One:12 collective display. Email the show at [email protected] or call 413-337-1138 with your ideas for the next Haslab project. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Scout Trooper ...

DorkLair 026: Master (SH Figuarts Mace Windu)

February 18, 2018 20:00 - 55 minutes - 52.2 MB

In episode twenty-six, Bill and Chris Marino (DukeFett) discuss some of Hasbro's latest Black series and 3.75 news, Funko's new approach to the Smuggler's Bounty, and some more One:12 Collective teases from Mezco ahead of New York Toy Fair 2018. Also find out what Bill got in his Mezco Mystery Box. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Mace Windu from Attack of the Clones. Hear Bill and Bryan's impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 025: Enforcer (SH Figuarts K-2SO)

February 11, 2018 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.9 MB

In episode twenty-five, Bill and Bryan share some of the eye-popping prices people have paid for SH Figuarts Padme Amidala. The hosts speculate as to why this recent spike in prices may have occurred, whether or not they think it will come back down, and ways you can avoid paying triple the price for these exclusives. In the news, Mezco announced their One:12 Collective MCU Black Panther figure and released the classic Spider-Man. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts K-2SO. Hear Bill...

DorkLair 024: Fuzzball (SH Figuarts Chewbacca)

February 04, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

In episode twenty-four, Bill welcomes back Will, aka HandsomCostanza moderator of the Star Wars Collecting subreddit. Bill discusses his collection of Mezco One:12 Collective figures and the Detolf cabinet he recently purchased to display them. In the news are the 3.75 Battle of Crait four pack, Hot Toys Emperor and Royal Guards, and Figuarts Ben Kenobi pre-orders.The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Chewbacca. Hear Bill and Will's impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 023: Legion (SH Figuarts Stormtrooper - Rogue One)

January 28, 2018 20:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MB

In episode twenty-three, Bill and Chris share some collecting announcements including SH Figuarts Old Ben and Han and Luke in Stormtrooper disguise Bandai Model 1:12 model kits. They also discuss the Star Wars The Last Jedi Academy Award nominations, attempting to predict which ones TLJ might win. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Strormtrooper from Rogue One. Hear Bill and Chris's impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 022: Padawan (SH Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi TPM)

January 21, 2018 20:00 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MB

In episode twenty-two, Bill and Bryan share some collecting announcements including Hot Toys Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back and the exclusive Hasbro 3.75 wave exclusive to Entertainment Earth. They also discuss budget-minded collecting habits such as trading and online groups to avoid overpaying. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Phantom Menace. Hear Bill and Bryan's impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 021: Jedi Killer (SH Figuarts Kylo Ren TLJ)

January 14, 2018 20:00 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MB

In episode twenty-one, Chris Marino otherwise known as DukeFett share some collecting announcements including Mezco One:12 Iron Man, Hot Toys Iron Man Mark IV with suit up gantry, X-Plus Dejarek holochess figures, and Kotobukiya Emperor Palpatine with Throne. Bill pays tribute to his former podcast The Trade Federation, and announces the winner of his Topps Star Wars Card Trader Giveaway. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Kylo Ren TLJ version. Hear Bill and Chris's impressions on...

DorkLair 020: Template (SH Figuarts Jango Fett)

January 07, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

In episode twenty, Bill and Bryan reflect on some of their collecting highlights of 2017, Star Wars and beyond. Listeners call in with their top figures and the hosts share their own favorites in the following categories: top SH Figuarts Star Wars figure, top non-SHF Star Wars figure, top non-Star Wars figure, and top overall figure. Find out if your favorites made the list, and maybe discover a new figure to add to your want list. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Jango Fett. Hear...

DorkLair Update: A New Year Request

December 31, 2017 20:00 - 1 minute - 2 MB

Quick update and request from the DorkLair. Send us a voice message with your favorite figure of 2017: (413) 337-1138 or [email protected].

DorkLair 019: Jedi (SH Figuarts Rey)

December 24, 2017 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In episode nineteen, Bryan returns to share his take on The Last Jedi. The DorkLair is running its very first giveaway: SH Figuarts Darth Maul! Listeners sent in voice messages listing figures they hope to see from The Last Jedi, as entry in the contest. Find out who the winner is on the first ever DorkLair podcast giveaway. The feature figure this week is SH Figuarts Rey (The Last Jedi). Hear what Bill and Bryan think of this figure on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 018: Scoundrel (SH Figuarts Han Solo)

December 17, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

In episode eighteen, Bill welcomes a very special guest, photographer Dakoda James Spicer, best known as @Dagobah_Days. The DorkLair is running its very first giveaway: SH Figuarts Darth Maul! Tune in to the first part of the episode to find out how to earn a chance to win. Both Bill and Cody have seen The Last Jedi and are here to discuss it, so if you haven't seen the movie stop listening at the warning around the 12 minute mark. The feature figure this time around is the SH Figuarts Han S...

DorkLair 017: Jimmon Arbmab (SH Figuarts Tank Commander)

December 10, 2017 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

In episode seventeen, hosts Bill and Bryan asked the listeners to share their holiday wish lists as well as the other things they collect besides Star Wars action figures. The feature figure this time around is the SH Figuarts Tank Commander (Rogue One). Find out their impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 016: The Chosen One (SH Figuarts Anakin Skywalker - AotC)

December 03, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

In episode sixteen, hosts Bill and Bryan attempt to process the flood of reveals from Tokyo Comic Con. With nearly every SH Figuarts Star Wars figure ever revealed on display and a bunch of never before seen teases, the showcase was almost overwhelming in its scope. Follow along with the photo gallery as you listen, and share your own thoughts and reactions in the brand new DorkLair Podcast Faceboook Group. The feature figure this time around is the SH Figuarts Anakin Skywalker (Attack of th...

DorkLair 015: Phase II (SH Figuarts Clone Trooper)

November 26, 2017 20:00 - 45 minutes - 43.2 MB

In episode fifteen, hosts Bill and Bryan share everything they know about Tamashii Nations web shop exclusives: Why do they recommend you pre-order, even if you're in doubt? Why do these exclusives almost always skyrocket in price after release? And why are the non exclusives so different? Discover the answers to these questions and more!  The feature figure this time around is the SH Figuarts Clone Trooper Phase II). Find out their impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 014: Sith Apprentice (SH Figuarts Darth Maul)

November 19, 2017 20:00 - 44 minutes - 42.4 MB

In episode fourteen, Bryan takes a break from Battlefront II to chat with Bill about their favorite Star Wars games. Find out who was the Knights of the Old Republic fan and who was the Rogue Squadron fan. There was also a title that they both loved. The feature figure this time around is the recently reissued SH Figuarts Darth Maul. Find out their impressions on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 013: Beheading (SH Figuarts Praetorian Guard)

November 12, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

In episode thirteen, Bill makes a bold prediction for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and welcomes Will, moderator of the Star Wars Collecting subreddit, to review three brand new figures: the SH Figuarts Praetorian Guard, First Order Executioner, and 2BB-2 ball droid bonus from the October Tamashii Nations campaign bundle. Find out their impressions of these figures on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 012: Coastal Defender (SH Figuarts Shoretrooper)

October 29, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

In episode twelve of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan make three Star Wars collecting wishes. Never satisfied with what we are given, collectors love to speculate and dream about what could be. Maybe you wish Hasbro would make a Black Series Oppo Rancisis. Perhaps you want a Hot Toys Lando. Or maybe you just wish Tamashii Nations would release that darned Grievous. The host share their own hopes and dreams of what's to come. This week's spotlight figure is Star Wars SH Figuarts Sho...

DorkLair 011: Dark Lord (SH Figuarts Darth Vader)

October 22, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MB

n episode eleven of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan discuss all the various collections they keep. Lines include Hasbro 3.75 action figures, various 6" figure lines, Hot Toys, Funko Pop, trading cards, plastic models, and much more. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts Darth Vader from Return of the Jedi.. Released in 2015, this figure was the very first figure in the line. Find out their impressions of this figure on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 010: Roger Roger (SH Figuarts Battle Droid)

October 08, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

In episode ten of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan discuss their favorite online places to chat, share, and learn about Star Wars SH Figuarts and other action figure lines. Check out some of the links at the bottom of this page to visit these communities. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts Battle Droid from The Phantom Menace. Released in 2015, this figure was one of the earliest in the line. Find out their impressions of this figure on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 009: TLJ Trooper (SH Figuarts First Order Stormtrooper)

October 01, 2017 11:51 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

In episode nine of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan discuss their favorite SH Figuarts Star Wars figures of all time. Members of the SH-Figuarts Star Wars Collectors Facebook group also share their top five lists. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts First Order Stormtrooper from The Last Jedi. This figure was part of the September 2017 bundle with Captain Phasma (TLJ) and the bonus BB-9E ball droid. Find out their impressions of this figure on the latest episode of the Dork...

DorkLair 008: Ball of Hate (SH Figuarts BB-9E)

September 17, 2017 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

In episode eight of the DorkLair podcast, host Bill welcomes r/starwarscollecting subreddit moderator Will aka HandsomeCostanza. Will shares some info about the sub, one of the best communities for Star Wars collecting of all shapes and sizes. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts BB-9E from The Last Jedi. This figure was a bonus item for ordering the two figure bundle with Phasma (TLJ) and the First Order Stormtrooper (TLJ). Find out their impressions of this brand new figure on the l...

DorkLair 007: Jedi Maverick (SH Figuarts Qui-Gon Jinn)

September 10, 2017 11:10 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

In episode seven of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan recap Force Friday II, when no fewer than twelve new SH Figuarts Star Wars action figures were announced. As predicted, this breaks a five month drought and accelerates the line back onto it's monthy schedule. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts Qui-Gon Jinn from The Phantom Menace. Find out their impressions of this brand new exclusive on the latest episode of the DorkLair!

DorkLair 006: Droids (SH Figuarts R2-D2 & C-3PO)

August 27, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

In episode six of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan discuss Force Friday II, just around the corner on September 1. Based on Tamashii Nations announcements from Force Friday 2015 and Rogue Friday 2016, they share their expectations for this year's Force Friday, the day when the curtain will be officially lifted on many products for The Last Jedi. This week's spotlight figures are SH Figuarts R2-D2 & C-3PO from A New Hope. Find out their impressions of these new releases on the lates...

DorkLair 005: Jedi Knight (SH Figuarts Jedi Luke)

August 11, 2017 11:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In episode five of the DorkLair podcast, hosts Bill and Bryan welcome their very first guests. Cohosts of Brews and Blasters, Joe and Chris, share their thoughts on Star Wars, collecting, SH Figuarts, and gastronomy. Joe Tavano is the editor in chief of RetroZap. Chris Salton is host of the Collector's Hutt Youtube channel. This week's spotlight figure is SH Figuarts Jedi Luke Skywalker Episode VI. Find out their impressions of this figure as well as their favorite snacks in the latest episo...

DorkLair 004: Phasma (SH Figuarts Captain Phasma)

July 28, 2017 12:14 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Bill and Bryan share some of the quick and easy photo techniques they have learned. They also give their impressions of the SH Figuarts Captain Phasma figure.

DorkLair 003: Death Trooper (SH Figuarts Death Trooper)

July 16, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Bill and Bryan share some online hunting strategies for seeking out Star Wars SH Figuarts. They also give their impressions of the SH Figuarts Death Trooper figure.

DorkLair 002: Senator Amidala (SH Figuarts Padmé AotC)

July 06, 2017 03:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Bill and Bryan share their thoughts and feelings regarding the relative scarcity of Star Wars SH Figuarts news and announcements lately. They also give their impressions of the SH Figuarts Padmé Amidala figure.

DorkLair 001: Farmboy (Star Wars SH Figuarts Luke Skywalker)

June 23, 2017 03:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

In the premier episode, Bill and Bryan share their SH Figuarts collecting stories, track a bit of history of the SHF line, and give their impressions of the Luke Skywalker A New Hope figure.

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