Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest (OV)

2016

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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Joker’s Favor

11/15/16

The DC headquarters is home to one of the greatest collections of comic book memorabilia and one of the most celebrated artists in the game, Jim Lee. The co-publisher and Mark trade favors and end up with their very own pieces of pop culture history.

2 Monsters Vs. Robots

11/22/16

Mark’s affinity for Godzilla leads him to collector Scott Zillner, whose home is filled with thousands of monsters and robots. Scott even hosts a special fan convention for enthusiasts called Power Morphicon. Tag along as we learn how Scotts passion transcended his home and landed him on the convention floor.

3 Pop Culture Quest - A Model Universe

11/28/16

Few have attained the level of fandom as collector Jeff Bond. Not only does his garage hold thousands of hand built space ship models, he also played Dr. McCoy in the fan-made series Star Trek: New Voyages. Dreams come true when Mark sets him up a visit with to the most iconic spaceship model of them all, the Nostromo.

4 Pinball Wizard

12/6/16

The 1980’s saw the rise of the arcade scene earning its place in pop culture history, but how do you collect something the size of a pinball machine? Well collector Gene Lewin has the answer. Not only does he own the Vintage Arcade Superstore, he houses his own personal collection in the warehouse. He knows everything there is to know when it comes to arcades and even gets a chance to teach Mark a thing or two about playing them.

5 Prop Master

12/13/16

One of the greatest collections of Hollywood film props ever amassed resides in a basement in the quiet suburbs of the San Fernando Valley. Join Mark as he takes a rare look inside the home of world famous collector and the self-proclaimed Protector of Hollywood, Bob Burns.

6 Kicks Collector

12/20/16

When the Guinness Book of Records gets involved, you know it’s serious. Meet Jordy Gellar, curator of one of the largest Nike collections ever assembled and creator of the world’s first Shoezeum. Mark’s never been a big shoe collector but by the end of this adventure, he might have a new take on footwear.

7 Collectable Legends

1/3/17

Some collectibles are shrouded in rumors and mystery. Join Mark as he explores the story behind one of the most notorious Star Wars figures ever, the Rocket Firing Boba Fett. He’ll look to collector’s Stephen Danley and Dave Mandel to discover the truth behind the toy’s muddied past.

8 Geared for Hollywood

1/10/17

Movie cars can be as iconic as the heroes they transport, but to collect them takes a museum. Join Mark as he explores the Hollywood collection at the Petersen Auto Museum and makes a wish come true when he brings Hot Wheels collector Matt Boos face to face with his dream car.

9 Raider of the Lost Props

1/17/17

There was a time before the internet where collecting required a boots-on-ground approach. Collector Brandon Alinger took this phase to the next level when he convinced his family to travel to Tunisia in search of movie props. Follow along as Brandon explains the extreme lengths he’s gone to obtain some of the most notable movie props in the history of Hollywood Cinema.

10 Concept to Creation

1/24/17

We all have those favorite toys that we just had to have, but how did they come to be? Mark meets with DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative of Global Franchise Group, Rick Rekedal, and the high-end statue creators at Gentle Giant to learn more about the journey toys take to reach our mantels.

About this show

With Mark Hamill (STAR WARS) as your guide, explore the most exclusive pop culture collections in the world! Join Mark on his quest to track down the rumored rocket-firing Boba Fett, the original Time Machine, the last surviving armature model used to animate the original 1933 King Kong, the1992 Batmobile, and so much more! Mark travels inside pop culture’s vaults to uncover why we are so fascinated with collecting and what our collections say about us.

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