Mike Carlson (Podcast the Ride) joins us again as we go over our favorite action figures from 2020.  This terrible year was only made bearable by the works of Hasbro, NECA, McFarlane, Mattel, and Super7.  We go through a wave of nostalgia as we discuss Turtles, DC, Marvel Legends, Star Wars and so much more all in plastic form!

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Top Toys of 2020 with Mike Carlson

Greg Hahn is back with us as he finished collecting EVERY Battle Beast figure!  We talk about finishing a collection, how he feels now that the quest is over and why these toys are the ones he went for. 

Battle Beasts with Greg Hahn

We are joined by Playwright and Action Figure Scholar Jonathan Alexandratos to talk about the 90s phenomena Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!  A quick history of the toys, what set them apart from everything else on the shelf, how this franchise took off, what inspired the look of the figures, what trends they help set in the 90s.   How pop-culture and toys can help you figure our your identity and Blake finally has a leg up on Justin with an IP, and puts Justin to the test of figuring out classic MMPR villains!  

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with Jonathan Alexandratos

Ed Greer (Ed Greer Destroys, Reboot It) joins us to discuss growing up with G.I Joe, the struggle of finding all the figures, and looking back at how much some of those action figures would have cost today.

G.I Joe with Ed Greer

Jenna Busch (Co-host of Historical Podcast, Host of Cocktails with Stan)  joins us to discuss the history and smells of Strawberry Shortcake, collecting as a child and an adult, having a partner who also collects, and the connection of toys and memories when it comes to smells of toys, stickers, markers and much more!

Strawberry Shortcake with Jenna Busch

Steve Ozer (WWE at Mattel) joins us to discuss his favorite action figures, how collecting and working in the industry work in tandem, his road to working in toys and the value of a strong community.  

Action Figure Attack with Steve Ozer

Holly Anabel Brown (Comedian, Well Actually Podcast) joins us to talk about some creepy board games in time for Halloween!  Mysterium and Horrified!  Two games that stand out for their impressive art work, world building, and collectable mini-figs.  We also learn a lot about Settlers of Catan, how board games are a litmus test for any relationship, and that any game night can be ruined if you can't explain your game.  Listen! Subscribe!  Review!

Mysterium and Horrified - Board Games with Holly Anabel Brown

Connie Shin (Thundercats ROAR) joins us to go through history through the eyes of American Girl Dolls.  The boutique collectible that gave its girls some incredible miniatures, books to expand on their own stories, and a great return policy.  We discuss the many different dolls and what working in an American Girl Doll store was like.

American Girl Dolls with Connie Shin

Rocom joins us again to discuss an amazing line of figures, his own!  We go through his new Mighty Maniax: Horror & Gaming inspired Glyos Action Figures.  All the challenges in crowdfunding independent figures, finding an audience, how to connect to that audience and how to deliver an incredible product.  Using Kickstarter and social media to create hype.  Enjoy!  And donate to his figures!

Crowdfunding Toys with Rocom

We are joined by Devlin Wilder (comedian) to talk about the incredible Real Ghostbusters line, and the oodles and oodles of ghosts that came out of it.  The desperation for Ghostbusters movie accurate figures in the 80s, and how Ghostbusters Afterlife being removed from the schedule we may have missed on a huge resurgence of Ghostbusters merchandise.

The Real Ghostbusters with Devlin Wilder

California's fires rage, a pandemic continues to ravage LA county and Blake and Justin talk about the toy news and collectables they want to get.  Because we all deserve a small bit of joy in this increasingly crazy world.

HDYF From a Post-Apocalyptic California

Matt Acevedo (Hit Points, Mass Effect Adventum, Ultimate Fictional Character Podcast) joins us to discuss the newly released Super Mario Lego sets!  Discussing the interactivity of these sets, yoshi, Mario's house, the worlds we want to see next, other Nintendo franchises that need the Lego or toy treatments!

Lego Super Mario with Matt Acevedo

This week we are joined by Allie Goertz (Round Springfield Podcast, Writer, Musician, Former Editor at MAD Magazine) to talk about The Simpsons mania and how it cascaded into World of Springfield lines.  We discuss the moments we fell in and out of the show, what made these toys unique, figures we need to see if Super7 ends up making Simpsons figures and much much more!

Allie Goertz, The Simpsons World of Springfield

Justin Michael (Infinity Train) returns to discuss how Infinity Train needs action figures, buying a toy that HE VOICES! And we breakdown the things he may sell or may keep from his Batman, Simpsons and Muppets collections. This was recorded during the COVID19 pandemic while practicing social distancing, so we apologize for any sound hiccups.

Keep or Sell with Justin Michael

NECA's The Mutagen Tour turtles scratch an incredible itch for some collectors.  Mike Carlson (Podcast The Ride) joins us to discuss his memories of the time when the Turtle's toured, best songs from the set list, how the figures capture the spirit of that time, and the next grail for Turtle's figures now that we have gotten what we never thought we would. This was recorded while practicing social distance during the COVID19 pandemic, so we apologize for any sound hiccups.

Mike Carslon and The Mutagen Tour

Action figures and toys preserve our passions in a physical form. Every Wednesday Justin and Blake interview their guest about the figures and toys they love. Whether you are a hard-core collector, hoping to learn more, or simply a fan of pop culture, this is the definitive toy podcast for you.

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