The Rantcor Pit #24 - Rise of the Planet of the Collectibles

In 1977 a phenomenon began.  Star Wars merchandising.

Though the flow of Star Wars memorabilia and and collectibles would slow to a trickle at times over the decades, it never stopped.  Today collectors find themselves in a new "golden age" of Star Wars item hitting the market at an almost impossible rate.  How did it all begin and how has it evolved over time. 

Cole "JediCole" Houston and Eddie Medina are joined by Vic Medina as they explore the pervasiveness of Star Wars merchandise over the years.