This is a recording of our livestream from our YouTube channel. We went live for EVERYONE to celebrate May the 4th. We covered recent news, but also the reveals from the recent May the 3rd livestream! We even had special guests! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host...

Hasbro has released their best looking figure to date, and its not who you would expect. Or maybe it is from the title. Either way, this week we're going over the latest Black Series Target Exclusives, and the best looking figures in the line.Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon....

This week we're bringing Lukenessmonster back to our show to talk about his recent March Madness Black Series tournament he ran on his YouTube channel! We also discuss the latest news, reveals, and even talk about some recent Hasbro Q&A. Check out Lukenessmonster's channel!https://www.youtube.com/@Lukenessmonster Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record...

We put off a week because Mike got sick. But it worked out because we made just in time for the Imperial March livestream! So this episode we're joined by friend of the show Ken Plume to discuss all the latest Hasbro, and see if we can figure out this Master of Evil pack that makes no sense. Check out Ken Plume's Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@KenPlume   Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to...

We've actually got some news to talk about today! We're going to talk about some juicy news that Yakface dropped on some podcast recently, Bad Batch season 3, and some new reveals for Walmart's upcoming Collector Con event.But also, it's our 66th episode. Of course we had to make an order 66 reference.Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact...

It's time! After over 2 years and 64 episodes, we finally have one of the largest pillars of the community joining us to talk about The Black Series! Join us for a very special chat with YakFace! We'll chat about the Rancor, general news, and definitely an exclusive Yakface leak or two. We also added some bonus content recorded later in the week after some news dropped. Check out the OOTB Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheBasementDon't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG...

We just had a Star Wars livestream last week and you know we have to talk about it! And we're being joined by Nate and Justin from OOTB! We also spend time going over the current state of the fandom. So grab a slice of pizza, some Mt Dew, plug in a controller, and let's play!Check out the OOTB Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheBasement Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts...

This week we're joined by Robo from Robo Don't Know! Formerly of The Fwoosh! We're gonna talk about the state of collecting in general, what got us here, and what we can do to make the future better! Check out Robo's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UCZF67bPHCHtvzWH76MQul0Q Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording,...

Let's ring in the new year by taking a look at upcoming Black Series figures and what's been Pipelines. We also go over our top 10 Wishlist for figures we'd like to see in the year, and which figures from early in the line we'd like to see get redone.Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on...

In our final episode of the year, we look back at our favorite and least favorite figures of 2023. We discuss new reveals and the terrible business practices of Hasbro’s CEO, The Grinch. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give aways. Or if you just want to support...

This week we have Amir from Toy Snowman AKA THE Toy Snowman talking to us about selling toys in Canada and what selling on Black Friday is like. Check out Toy Snowman! https://toysnowman.com/account/register?ReferralCode=B282A886O7bgic Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also...

This week we have Fredrick from FredriXFigures talking about customizing black series, but also just his journey into toys and what how he got into showbiz! Fredrick is an avid toy customizer and also works in costumes on The Mandalorian and Ahsoka! Check out his IG @FredriXFigures Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's...

Two weeks ago we decide that there wasn't much news left to cover for the year. Just the 1027 Hasbro Premium member stream. Boy were we wrong! Buckle up because we have a lot of reveals to get into, and a lot rants to get out. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host give...

This week we're joined by Jon Bryson of Layered Creations. We talk about 3D Printing, collecting multiple lines, and of course his incredible Rancor that you absolutely have to see to believe. Check out his Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/layercreations/Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us...

Please forgive MIke's bad audio. Mike's microphone wasn't plugged in, so his audio is from a backup mic. That being said, let's get into the end of the Black Series! Our VIP Patreon member Clone Command suggested a topic for us. What are our top 10 figures we want in the line if they were the last 10 figures the line would get? It was a great topic, so we spent some time going over it.We also go over the latest news, as well as the end and series recap of Ahsoka! Don't forget to give Zach a...

In this rare back to back episode of Black Series Cantina, we talk about Hasbro Pulsecon 2023. We'll discus the Black Series reveals (or lack of), who had the best showing, and so much more! We also discuss the latest episode of Ahsoka with full spoilers, so please be caught up if you are about it! There will be warnings.Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record...

This episode is a little late because of Computer issues. It's our 2nd birthday celebration! We have a lot of new fine additions, and we go over our thoughts on Ahsoka. And just like last year we bring on some of our favorite Patreon supporters to help celebrate our podcast and the Black Series line in general! Come join us! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we...

Joining us this week we have Matt AKA "Big Nerdy" from Nerdzoic.com talking about the retail side of collecting. Also about his Hasbro faux pas! We also discuss the latest Ahsoka reveals and our thoughts on Ahsoka with spoilers to episode 3 at the end. But there's a warning before hand. Check out www.nerdzoic.com for your toy needs! He's definitely a place you can buy toys from! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG...

This week we have the long awaited return of Landspeeder Luke, the prince of 3D Printing! If you've seen cool dioramas for Black Series or Hexagonal stands, odds are you have Landspeeder Luke to thank for that design! We catch up with him and how much has changed since he was last on, and completely ignore the time he was on at the beginning of this year with the OOTB crew.Be sure to check out Landspeeder Luke on IG @landspeederluke Also his YouTube channel!...

We have a monster of an episode with you this week because we're joined by Jake of From 4-LOM to Zuckuss fame. Jake has been a fixture in the toy and Star Wars collecting community for a decade. We talk about the changes in toy collecting over the years, the Haslab Ghost, and much much more! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as...

It's SDCC time and it's our 50th episode! So we opened up our recording to everyone and did a livestream party. Join us on this audio journey as we re-introduce ourselves, and then go over the latest reveals for the Black Series at San Diego Comic Con 2023! You don't wanna miss it. Or maybe you do! You do you! If you want to watch the video version of this podcast, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/live/CUySSG9ilpI?feature=shareDon't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG...

After 10 years of the Black Series, Hasbro has finally revealed Starkiller from The Force Unleashed game series. But before we get to that, we have some Fine Additions and some other news to get through first!Also, we discuss the loss of Zach's instagram page. Follow his new one @blackseriescantina!https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us on Patreon. We also host...

In a stunning turn of events, we actually have some new figure announcements and preorders to talk about! But before we get into it, we spend over an hour talking to Gregory Titus. He was responsible for almost all the artwork for the line for almost 10 years of its run. We talk about what that was like, what figures he drew for but never got made, and what his relationship with Hasbro was like. If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's...

We have a bit of a different episode here. Patreon Member #1 Wilbon is joining us for the full episode because he put together our first annual Figure Draft! Wilbon chose over 100 figures that Mike and Zach will take turns drafting into their collection. Some of them are great. Some of them are mid. And some of them are stinkers. This is elementary school kickball all over again. At the end, you get to vote on who had the better collection.  Here's a link the final results if you wanna see...