WeeklyTrek #276: Interview Special: Ben Robinson on FanHome, Star Trek Collectibles & Tariffs
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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Fanhome for a supplemental interview special.
This week, Star Trek collectibles in the era of tariffs. Ben has been involved in producing Star Trek collectibles - books, ship models etc. - for decades, and has front row insights into how the business of making these incredible collectibles work. We discuss that in the context of global tariffs, the process for making starship collectibles, and the challenges.
In addition, we discuss what’s coming next from the FanHome line of Star Trek Starships, hints about an extension of the line beyond issue 20, and highlights from the ships coming up…plus more products on the way? Despite the gloom of rising prices, there’s still a lot to look forward to and we dive in.
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