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Richard Hutchinson

About

Richard cannot remember a time without Star Wars. His love of the Star Wars community is infectious, he's a member of Star Wars Forum UK, host of The Vintage Rebellion podcast and is co-host alongside Andy Preston of Collecting Tracks on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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Latest Posts

Collecting Tracks Wave 17: Holidays in the suns

Join Andy and Richard for a the 17th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: Making Star Wars Figures: Part Two – Silicon Moulds

A look at the purpose of silicon moulds in the creation of Star Wars action figures.

Vintage Vault: Mail-Order Magic Deep Dive

Theswca blog examine the links and ideas between Richard Sears and Bernie Loomis to promote Star Wars toys.

Collecting Tracks Wave 16: The Essential Star Wars Collection

Join Andy and Richard for a the 16th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Collecting Tracks Limited Edition: With guest Star Wars Unlimited designer John Leo

We head to UK Games Expo 2025 for the latest Limited Edition of Collecting Tracks.

Collecting Tracks Wave 15: Chocolate Chip Wookiee

Join Andy and Richard for a the 15th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: Making Star Wars Figures: Part One – Sculpting

A deep dive into the various sculpting methods used by toy designers to create Star Wars Action Figures

Collecting Tracks Wave 14: The Video Game Expansion

Join Andy and Richard for a the 14th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Collecting Tracks Limited Edition: No further articulation needed – Star Wars Podcast Day 2025

Join Andy and Richard for their Star Wars Podcast Day episode of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: Kenner three-packs

A deep dive into Kenner three-packs and why they appeal to collectors so much.

Collecting Tracks Wave 12: Retro Collection

Join Andy and Richard for a the 12th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: The Imperial Troop Transporter

Why is the Kenner Imperial Troop Transporter such an unappreciated gem?

Collecting Tracks Wave 11: Custom Collecting

Join Andy and Richard for a the 11th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Going to Tosche Station to pick up some memories

Rich went on an intergalactic tour to Tatooine, read his story and tips here.

Collecting Tracks Wave 10: Radio Days – Heading to NPR station to pick up some merch

Join Chris and Richard for a the 10th (radio) Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: Ice Lolly Jolly

Lollies, masks, stickers and more from your local ice-cream seller. Star Wars teams up with Lyons Maid.

Collecting Tracks Limited Edition: Collecting do’s and don’ts – Star Wars Podcast Day 2024

Join Chris and Richard for a Star Wars Podcast Day 2024 special episode of Collecting Tracks.

Vintage Vault: KP Outer Spacers – Identified Flying Objects

Remember KP Outer Spacers? Learn about how the popular corn based snack helped defeat The Galactic Empire.

Collecting Tracks Wave 9: Christmas Then and Now

Join Chris and Richard for a festive 9th Wave of Collecting Tracks.

Collecting Tracks: Hasbro Fan Roundtable December 2023

Join Collecting Tracks on a special Fan Roundtable with Chris Reiff and Jing Houle from Hasbro.

Collecting Tracks at MCM London Comic Con ’23: Hasbro, with Jing Houle and Alex Shropshire

We head to MCM Comic Con London 2023 for a special live convention episode of Collecting Tracks.

Collecting Tracks Wave 8: The collectible world between worlds of Ahsoka

Join your hosts Richard Hutchinson and Chris Leddy for the eighth episode of Collecting Tracks.

Early Vintage Star Wars Action Figures: A Global Appeal

A look at the first available 12 backs for the Kenner action figures distributed around the world

Collecting Tracks Wave 7: Indy does the Wars

Join your hosts Richard Hutchinson and Chris Leddy for the seventh episode of Collecting Tracks.
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