The Saga Vault continues with the eighth episode featuring the forbidden Star Wars collectibles they wished didn’t exist, available now on the Cinema Relics YouTube channel with Steve Sansweet, Duncan Jenkins, Lisa Stephens & Michael Wistock with host Dan Lanigan; which collectible will you choose?
What happens when a piece of history becomes too controversial to exist? In this episode of The Saga Vault, we venture into the forbidden corners of the hobby to uncover the most taboo, heavily debated, and scandalous Star Wars collectibles on Earth. From bizarre adult novelty bootlegs and sensitive historic crossovers to unreleased prototype scandals and religious controversies, our panel pulls back the curtain on the objects that weren’t supposed to survive. Join world-renowned collectors Steve Sansweet, Lisa Stevens, Michael Wistock, and Duncan Jenkins as they showcase jaw-dropping pieces that redefined what it means to possess forbidden history—proving that some relics carry a legacy too dangerous to ignore.
🔹 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
🔹 Lisa Stevens (The Imperial Archives) — one of the most respected archivists in Star Wars collecting
🔹 Michael Wistock (The Sunset Riot) — founding Rancho Obi-Wan Board member and heavy metal frontman
Each week, the winner will be announced as part of a live show every Wednesday at 3pm PT | 6pm ET | 11pm BST. Find out more about The Saga Museum at their newly launched website here, sign up for museum updates and of course, be sure to vote weekly for which item you’d like to see enter The Saga Vault.
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