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**The Sandcrawler: Star Wars Collectors’ Show**

We like Star Wars stuff! Hosted by Dengar Dan and Mike Tarkin, the Sandcrawler is a Star Wars collecting show hosted by two Star Wars action figure collectors, one from Massachusetts and one from Ontario, Canada with a focus on Star Wars action figures, collectors and their collections. A nearly 20 year difference in age between the hosts, Dan Lizotte (@DengarDan) and Mike MacDonald (@Mike Tarkin) provides a large scope of opinions about Star Wars collecting.

Latest Episodes:

The Sandcrawler #43: Yoko McCann--He Fell In the Plant and Died Jan 06, 2018

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This week on The Sandcrawler we have a special guest joining us! The one and only Yoko McCann! Yoko is no less than a master collector who works for Funko! We dive into her Star Wars story, what and how she collects and shares her unbelievable displays.
Warning! Do not expect any Boba Fett love in this episode.
Make sure to tune in because Funko graciously donated a prize for this week! The Last Jedi box from Funko's Smuggler's Bounty subscription!
Listen for this week's WIZARD WORD and be sure to send in those emails to sandcrawler@retrozap.com
Follow Yoko on social media here!
https://twitter.com/YokoMcCann
Instagram: yokomccann
Be sure to check out the Funko Funkast Podcast as well!

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawlerpodcast@gmail.com

The Sandcrawler #42: BB-8 Belly Rubs Dec 30, 2017

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The Sandcrawler #42: BB-8 Belly Rubs

Dan and Mac are back after Christmas and they have the toys to prove it! Santa was very good to your hosts and it was pretty good year in general for Star Wars action figure collectors.

As 2017 draws to a close we're looking back at some of our favourite Star Wars collectibles that were released in the past year.

We have both seen Star Wars: The Last Jedi multiple times now and we've got some more geeking out to do! Fair warning though, we liked The Last Jedi—a lot. No room here for haters!

We've seen a lot of new merchandise from The Last Jedi but can we expect more in 2018? We talk about who and what we'd like to see in plastic form from The Last Jedi.

We announced two winners of the Box Lunch exclusive Funko Pop BB-9E and there's one more chance for you to win in our Christmas Giveaway as we announce our final giveaway. Make sure to listen for all the details!

We would like to thank everyone who has gotten onboard the Sandcrawler express over the past year. We have had a blast bringing the show to you and wish you all a very Happy New Year and may the force be with you in 2018!

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #41: The Last Jedi Reaction Show Dec 16, 2017

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Not much else to say, it's in the title! Dan and Mac saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi on opening night, drove home and hit the mics to bring you their initial thoughts.

What did you think of The Last Jedi? Let us know!

Stay tuned towards the end of the show where we announce the winner of the Fenn Rau action figure. The Christmas giveaways continue too! Listen and email us this week's "Wizard Word" for a chance to win one of two Funko POP BB-9E figures!

This is our last show until after Christmas Day so be sure to share with us what Santa brought you by reaching out on social media! We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from your pals on The Sandcrawler!

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Contact the hosts!

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twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

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Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #40: Porg on Board Dec 09, 2017

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The Sandcrawler #40: Porg on Board

Join Dan and Mac as they begin their second Christmas season together! And it isn't Christmas without some action figure talk! Has Hasbro released too many Black Series version of The Last Jedi Rey figures? The Bistan/Shore Trooper VS pack is pretty great, but not perfect. Hasbro has done a pretty good job with the VS Packs starting with The Force Awakens. We break them down from The Force Awakens, through to Rogue One and into The Last Jedi. Mac is celebrating his 50th birthday and he's doing it with a piece of Star Wars history while Dan is in full porg-mode as he discovers what may be the coolest piece of Star Wars merchandise from 2017. This week we kick off our Christmas gift contest. Each show between now and Christmas we are giving away one Star Wars figure. Listen for details on how you can win. It's just a little way for us to say Merry Christmas and thank you for listening to The Sandcrawler, your home for Action Figure Therapy!

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #39 - Ewok Curse Words Nov 18, 2017

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What does the recent announcement from Lucasfilm mean for collectors? Is the latest 3-pack of Star Wars figures worth buying? You have questions. We have answers!

Happy Wookiee Life Day weekend from Dan and Mike! Dan met a childhood hero at Rhode Island Comic Con and maybe, just maybe cracked the case of, "Does Chewbacca eat Porg?" Watch Dan's conspiracy theory video, disguised as a look at all the Funko POP! porgs and decide for yourself!

Friend of the show, Chris Hamilton sent us a clip from the old Ewoks cartoon that begs the question, "is 'Dengar' a curse word?"

Funko recently had a grand opening of their new headquarters and we're adding it to our bucket list of the ultimate west coast road trip. But hey, we're a toy collecting show so let's talk some toys! We still don't know what to expect from Disney Parks' plans for a "sandcrawler playset" as announced at Star Wars Celebration Orlando so we talk about a recent rumor that has us excited.

Dan reviews the Amazon exclusive Black Series First Order Stormtrooper With Gear and Mike reviews the Star Wars Universe Three Pack that is exclusive to Target and Canadian Tire. We also talk about the new Disney Store exclusive, Toy Box figures based on the Disney Infinity game figurines. Where do they fit in the grand scheme of Star Wars collecting?

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #38: Halloween With Little Emo Ani Oct 28, 2017

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Pull out your Ben Cooper Darth Vader mask, turn the light down low and join us as we share our favourite scary Star Wars action figures!

Welcome foolish mortals, to the second annual Sandcrawler Halloween special! It's one of our favourite holidays and this week's show is choc full of Star Wars Halloween fun! We reveal the next winner of the Target Share the Force Red Stormtrooper Funko Pop and then dive right into Halloween hijinks. Have a vintage or recent photo of yourself in a Star Wars costume? Did you wear a Ben Cooper Star Wars mask as a kid? Tag us on Twitter (@Sandcrawlercast) with the photo for a chance to win a prize from Dan!

It wouldn't be Halloween without some treats and we cover that with I Wanted Everything, where we share our most recent finds including Dan's Funko Pop plans for Rhode Island Comic Con and Mac picks up some loose figures for a future project or two.

Thanks to everyone who reached out with their favourite scary Star Wars figures, we've done this for two years now and the list continues to grow!

Also we'd like to give a huge shoutout and thank you to Funko for giving The Sandcrawler a shout out on their podcast!!

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud member of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #37: Jetpacks, Baby! Oct 21, 2017

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Season 4 of Star Wars Rebels began this week and we decided to get out another show so we could geek out a little about it. We saw the first episode at Star Wars Celebration back in April but it took the last half of the story to really kick the season into high gear! Forget your fancy themes of the Hero's Journey and the Force, we can sum the whole premiere up with one word: JETPACKS!

But never fear, as your home for action figure therapy we of course have tons of Star Wars toy talk as we dive into some new buys that Mac swore he wouldn't get and Dan shares his expert tips on keeping up with all things from Funko POP The Last Jedi. And keeping with our pre-Halloween theme Dan talks about a recent spooky-themed TV show and some cool figures he picked up. Ok, not Star Wars figures, but still cool. Trust us.

Halloween is just around the corner and like we did last year, we are celebrating by revealing some of the scariest Star Wars figures ever released. Not Rancor scary, but "POTF2 Leia scary." We're looking for figures that were released that make you shake your head and say, "Why…..???" Send us your favorites and we'll read them on our October 28th show!

Here's the figures we covered last year. All below information courtesy Jedi Business.com:

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Contact the hosts!

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twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #36: New York Comic Con & The Last Jedi Trailer Oct 14, 2017

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New York Comic Con and the trailer for The Last Jedi? Now THAT'S an awesome week!!

Dan gives his report on New York Comic Con 2017 and all of the awesome Star Wars merchandise that was announced. He also had a great time hanging out with the fine folks at Funko where he helped them officially unbox his dream come true: The Dengar Funko POP!

We review the trailer for The Last Jedi and like all of you we're stoked to see what's in store for the new heroes of Star Wars. And as long as Kylo Ren doesn't kill his mom, we can't wait to see it in December!

In I Wanted Everything Mac has a big ol box of figures given to him and a great customer service story involving Disney Parks.

We revealed the winner of our Target "Share The Force" Funko POP exclusive last week but never received word from the winner so we've offered it up again. Listen to see if you've won!

We would like to give a giant, Sandcrawler-sized THANKYOU to our buddy, Chris Hamilton for his awesome anniversary present!

Halloween is just around the corner and like we did last year, we are celebrating by revealing some of the scariest Star Wars figures ever released. Not Rancor scary, but "POTF2 Leia scary." We're looking for figures that were released that make you shake your head and say, "Why…..???" Send us your favourites and we'll read them on our October 28th show! Here's the figures we covered last year:

Luke Skywalker Throne Room Duel
Dannik Jericho
Darth Vader Lava Reflection
Kenner Cloud Car Pilot
Shadows of the Empire Chewbacca as Snoova
Yarna
Luke in Bacta Tank
Elan Sleazebaggano
Screaming Mace Windu-Saga Series, Geonosian Rescue
Poe Dameron 6-inch Black Series
Power of the Force Princess Leia Monkey Face
The Force Awakens Princess Leia-D'Qar Ceremonial Dress
Phantom Menace Spitting Jabba the Hutt
Kenner Small Head Han Solo
Jar Jar Binks Candy Tongue Dispenser
The Phantom Menace Yoda

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Contact the hosts!

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twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #35: One Year of Action Figure Therapy Sep 26, 2017

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We are celebrating one year of The Sandcrawler podcast and are doing it with what we do best: Talking about Star Wars action figures and bringing our listeners a big dose of Action Figure Therapy!

Make sure you stay tuned to the end of this week's show to hear the name of the winner of our Target Exclusive Classic Red Stormtrooper Funko POP figure. Thanks to everyone that submitted photos of their Funko POP collections! We've thrown all names in a hat and have picked the winner (you'll have to listen to find out who)!

We asked our listeners how their collecting habits may have changed in the past year and you responded with some great ideas behind Star Wars collecting. We talk about where our collecting stories have taken us since we started recording together. We've influenced each other to be sure!

We have some Force Friday followup (check out TheSandcrawler.net for additional photos) Dan's thoughts on attending the first ever HasCON, and Mark Hamill and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ron Howard gets spicy. Have you tried out the Force Link feature on The Last Jedi action figures? It's pretty darn cool if you're like Dan's son! Check out friend of the show, Chris Salton, who has a great video scrapbook from Hascon!

Help us out by leaving your 4-star review so more people can discover the wonderment that is The Sandcrawler! Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

--Dan and Mike

Give us an iTunes review, tag us on Twitter or send us an email and we'll feature it on an upcoming episode!

Contact the hosts!

www.TheSandcrawler.net

sandcrawler@retrozap.com

twitter @sandcrawlercast @DengarDan @MikeTarkin

Email us: sandcrawler@retrozap.com

Show Notes: www.Retrozap.com/sandcrawler

Proud members of the Retrozap Podcast Network!

The Sandcrawler #34: Force Friday II-The Stanton Strikes Back Sep 09, 2017

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How was our Force Friday II? How about it felt awfully familiar and not just because of the toys. Also, it was twice as awesome!

Just like Rogue Friday last year, Dan sat outside his local ToysrUs waiting for the midnight start to Force Friday II. The goal this time around was The Last Jedi action figures and just like last year, he and the small group of Star Wars fans were treated to pizza from the voice of Tarkin in Star Wars Rebels and of course, Admiral Raddus from Rogue One: Stephen Stanton! And just like last year, Mike....was at work. The Sandcrawler would like to thank Stephen for his kindness and for being such an awesome Star Wars ambassador!

On Force Friday II morning, Mike hit his local ToysrUs and then crossed the border over to Michigan. It looks like it was hit or miss for alot of people who were out on Force Friday. Mike's stores were pretty successful. It took a few stops at different stores but the guys were able to find what they were looking for.

If that isn't enough, The Sandcrawler is celebrating it's first year anniversary at the end of September!! We want to hear from our listeners by answering this question: Has your collecting habits changed since last year? If so, how? If not, why not? We want to hear from you so send us your thoughts via email, mp3 or private message on Twitter or Facebook. We'll read them on our Anniversary Episode! And hey, thanks so much for tuning in to our little show, we can't believe how much fun it's been bringing it to you and look forward to doing it for a long, long time!

Our "I Wanted Everything" segment is kind of all over this episode, here's some of the highlights of our recent finds including the awesome Black Series Imperial Stormtrooper helmet.

--Dan and Mike

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