59. A Collector’s Guide to the Cincinnati Toy Show Weekend

The annual toy show weekend in the home of Kenner is finally here! If you’re definitely heading out to Cincinnati for the toy show, or if you’re considering taking the trip, this is the episode for you. Whether you’ve been traveling to the collector mecca in the heart of Kenner Country for years, or if this will be your first time in Ohio, this audio guide will give you insight into the weekend and what it holds for Star Wars and toy fans alike. The Cincinnati Toy Show weekend is one of those rare events in which collectors from all over come to the Queen City to reunite with longtime friends, meet up with new ones, seek out former Kenner and Hasbro employees, and hunt for Star Wars prototypes and production pieces. It’s a weekend full of meetups and meals with other collectors, tours around the area, Saturday’s setup, the legendary late-night room sales, Sunday’s show and all of the special moments in between. Join host David Quinn as he explores Cincinnati and the general itinerary of the weekend, and speaks with CTS Promotions’ James Ford about why he and his team host the Cincinnati Toy Show each year. And if you’re looking for the best places to visit and the best restaurants to patronize while you’re in Cincinnati, local collectors Vicki Bitter, Dave Brott and Dan Kuzila have pro tips for you that will certainly make your trip the best experience possible! This guide is a fantastic way to learn about the city that means so much to Star Wars collectors. For information about CTS Promotions and The Cincinnati Toy Show: https://ctspromotions.com/ If you enjoy Star Wars: Prototypes and Production, please: 1. Subscribe/follow the podcast (It’s free!) 2. Leave a review on your preferred podcast platform (Help me get to 500 reviews!) 3. And tell a friend (or twenty)! It would be most appreciated - you have the power to help grow the podcast! Thank you in advance! Links to the Episode on Various Platforms: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=2 https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast https://player.fm/series/2473540 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=