The Saga Vault Episode 09: Droids
Posted by Chris on August 14, 2026 at 01:41 PM CST
They are the heart, soul, and comedic backbone of the entire saga. In this episode of The Saga Vault, our panel pays tribute to the metal heroes of a galaxy far, far away: the Droids. From an ultra-rare 1980 original Kenner IG-88 acetate sculpt that birthed one of vintage collecting's greatest action figures to an astonishing 1976 pre-release "Filmed on Earth" crew mug, a unique Japanese BB-8 whiskey glass mockup, and an original 1987 opening-year Disney Star Tours shirt, these items showcase the mechanical icons that defined cinema history. Join world-renowned collectors Gus Lopez, Steve Sansweet, Vic Wertz, and Duncan Jenkins as they battle to induct the ultimate droid relic into the Vault.
FEATURING:
• Steve Sansweet (Rancho Obi-Wan) — the largest privately-owned Star Wars collection on Earth
• Duncan Jenkins (Sithsonian) — premier Star Wars author and comprehensive archive collector
• Gus Lopez (Bobacabana) — the world's foremost authority on Boba Fett & bounty hunter memorabilia
• Vic Wertz (The Imperial Archives) — one of the most respected archivists in Star Wars collecting
Welcome to The Saga Vault — the ultimate Star Wars collector's show on YouTube. Every Friday, four of the world's most passionate Star Wars super-collectors face off in the ultimate show-and-tell competition. Each episode explores a new theme — from Han Solo and Darth Vader to Original Kenner Toys, Jedi Relics, and Behind the Scenes treasures — as collectors unveil their rarest artifacts, share the stories behind them, and compete to earn a permanent place in The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia Vault.
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