Ep 9. Raider of the Lost Props

Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest is a show where the legendary Mark Hamill, famous for portraying Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, explores various pop culture collections of fans. In season 1 episode 9, entitled "Raider of the Lost Props", Mark ventures into the world of prop collecting and meets with various collectors who have amassed an impressive collection of movie props.

Mark meets with a collector who shows off a variety of props from famous movies such as Indiana Jones and The Terminator. The collector has an extensive collection of original props, including the famous hat worn by Harrison Ford in the Indiana Jones movies. Mark is fascinated by how well the collector has preserved these artifacts and asks him about his process of maintenance.

The next collector Mark visits is a fan who has managed to collect an impressive number of props from the Back To The Future franchise. The collector has everything from the DeLorean time machine to the famous hoverboard used by Marty McFly in the movie. Mark gets to sit in the DeLorean and even take it for a spin. The collector also has some props from Michael J. Fox's personal collection, including the iconic red vest worn by Marty McFly.

Next, Mark visits another collector who has a unique collection of props from the movie Jaws. The collector shows off a number of items used in the movie, including a set of shark jaws, the compressed air tanks used by the characters to hunt the shark and the infamous yellow barrels which are used to track the beast.

Finally, Mark meets with a collector who has an extensive collection of items from the Star Wars movies. The collector shows off a variety of props from all of the movies, including some of the original lightsabers used by actors like Mark Hamill and Ewan McGregor. The collector also has a number of original costumes worn by characters such as Darth Vader, Chewbacca and Princess Leia. Mark is thrilled to see these items up close and reminisces about his days on set.

Throughout the episode, Mark gets to speak with each collector in-depth about their process of collecting and curating their impressive collections. Mark is fascinated by the stories behind each item and finds out some interesting facts about how certain props were created for movies.

"Raider of the Lost Props" is a fun-filled episode that is perfect for any pop culture fan. The episode highlights some of the most impressive prop collections out there and provides an insight into the world of prop collecting. The collectors are passionate about their collections and it is obvious that each item is painstakingly maintained and preserved. It is inspiring to see how these collectors have managed to amass such a vast collection and it is clear that they have put a lot of time and effort into their hobby. Overall, "Raider of the Lost Props" is an enjoyable episode that provides a behind-the-scenes look into the world of movie props and the collectors who love them.