Mint on Card-Cast

What's this? A double bill?! That's right, everybody! Alex and Ben are back again this time chatting all about Captain Planet who is taking pollution down to zero!

After a delay Alex and Ben are back to 'Talk Toy'! This episode the guys determine the BEST Mattel toy line in a tournament of toys! Who will be victorious?!

It's Halloween and so Alex and Ben decide to WRASSLE with MONSTERS! Today's episode is all about Monster Wrestlers In My Pocket! So get yourself in that ring and let the guys give you a pile driver of audio banter! Show Notes Dan's site Behemoth's Monsters In My Pocket Collective Site: http://mimpcollective.weebly.com

We are back and it's time to 'Talk Toy'! Join Alex and Ben as they chat all about the toys they've been buying while on the year long hiatus!

We're back...again...after a pause...again. We catch up...again and let you know what we've been buying and then we get delayed and come up with a topic on the spot. It's fun, and a little bit disgusting!

We're Back...Ish. What started out as a quick catch up ended up longer than we expected as we explain our absence and layout the next few episodes of MOC-C to, hopefully, get back on track! Show notes: Instagram link to Ben's Spider-Man figure

We're delighted to welcome Alec Plowman from the Sequelisers podcast to the show as we talk about the phenomenon of bootleg Star Wars figures. After some catch up and recently bought listen as we go from calculators to police bikes with Ben's knock off Star Wars theme to enjoy on the way! Show Notes Find Alec on the Sequelisers podcast https://www.sequelisers.com/ The Uzay bootleg figures https://ladycultblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/uzay-aka-bootleg-star-wars-toys/ Vader's sweet police ride! http://michaelbissell.com/blog/9b31a802e7b411e0a7848c12ae2b5e7b/Now_THIS_is_a_collectable_figure_--_Darth_Vader_Star_Knight Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Mint on Card-Cast will return!

We're back! It's been so long that we thought a catch-up was in order! Find out what we've been buying and listen out for a special announcement.. Show notes: Beast Saga Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3cAoqnPmRQ New Turtles figures http://news.toyark.com/2018/02/16/rise-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-toys-debut-toy-fair-286026 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time!

We're back! And in honour of managing over a year of podcasting we return to our very first subject and pick another three top toylines each. Listen to us as we hark back to the days of our youth and suddenly want to try and re-find all those toys. Keep checking our instagram feed for some treats featuring our favourite toys. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time!

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We're back! Due to a recording error join us mid conversation about our Christmas gifts then we ring the bell for a match that pits us against Hasbro's WWF figures. Someone's going down for the count. Show notes Hasbromaniacs flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/10963364@N03/ Zombie Sailor Toys https://www.instagram.com/zombiesailorstoys/?hl=en Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we get beastly!

It's the Mint on Card-Cast Christmas Special Episode, to celebrate we exchange gifts and then fail entirely to give a fun commentary on 80s and 90s toy adverts by Alex picking a youtube video that has none on! We had fun though and we hope you will too, thank you for listening during our first year of the podcast, we're planning on much more for the new year. Show Notes: Youtube video we watched https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDyupyq4lJc Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Mint on Card-Cast will return! Cover image from http://www.thefantasydecorator.com/2013/12/the-retro-decorator-90s-christmas.html#.Wj4m82txrIU

We're back with a new episode, Ben has returned from his travels and we go in depth about the toys he bought in Japan. Loads of pictures for this one! Show Notes The photos of Ben's haul can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/152016205@N06/sets/72157667317373859 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Mint on Card-Cast will return for a festive special!

We're back and it's about time for a Halloween special. Join Ben and Alex as they go through their pockets in search of monsters and talk about the many versions of the Monster in My Pocket toyline apart from the wrestlers which they love so much they're saving for later! Show Notes: The websites we were using for this episode are

Ho! Join us as we tussle with everyone's favourite furries the Thundercats. Listen as Ben and Alex try to talk up a toyline they both have little feeling for and hear them bravely offer the opinion that the mini toyline was better! Good luck Thunder-Fans... Show Notes: The Mezco Thundercats Figures

Finally, it's episode 13 of Mint on Card-Cast where Ben and Alex spend some time talking about the toys they wish existed but don't (Or didn't when they were young!). Which 70's detective would Alex sell his soul for a figure of? Which artists does Ben want translated to plastic? Plenty of Funko bashing as well, you have been warned! Show Notes: Katie and Jen's Film Podcast, our gracious hosts that allowed toy insanity on their show. Find them https://kjdpod.com/ https://soundcloud.com/kjd-podcast https://twitter.com/kjdpod https://www.facebook.com/KJDPod/ The episodes we are on https://soundcloud.com/kjd-podcast/episode-40-toy-story-2 https://soundcloud.com/kjd-podcast/episode-40a-toy-story-2-midway Not many notes for this one! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we go feline!

Mint on Card-Cast, in the Lounge with the microphone for episode 12 where two people who love Cluedo (and Clue) far more than is reasonable get lost in their subject. Talk of bad amateur dramatics and family friendly murder go on (and on), with bonus book reading included! Show Notes: Most information for these episodes came from these three fantastic Clue/Cluedo fan sites http://www.theartofmurder.com/ http://www.cluedofan.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100416004008/http://www.rm7guy.co.uk/Cluedo.htm#CLUEDO%20MAIN%20INDEX If you want to punish yourself, here's the videos for the Clue VHS versions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDSscSbLQD0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jOKLqPmLoo Roland the Illustrator's excellent custom Cluedo cards http://www.rolandtheillustrator.com/suspicion-game Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we get chatting! Cover image from https://glemtespil.dk/?product=cluedo

Grab your pugil sticks for episode 11 where Ben and Alex don spandex to tackle the Gladiators. Alex gives more information than is necessary and Ben tries to stop him from going full nerd. Are you ready? Show Notes: All the information in this episode can be found here in our Flickr album https://www.flickr.com/photos/152016205@N06/albums/72157682501962984 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we find out who did it, and where, and with what!

Take a glance overhead, it's Episode 10 where Ben and Alex reminisce about the Spider-Man The Animated Series toyline by ToyBiz. Is this the first toyline Ben didn't get from a car boot, what was left on Great Yarmouth beach and why is Venom wearing trousers? Find out now! Show notes: The Bucky O'Hare figure pre-order http://www.idtoys.co.uk/bucky-ohare-4-bucky/# The unproduced original Buck O'Hare Jenny figure https://harbingermine.tumblr.com/post/97029676203/my-2-holy-grail-is-up-for-sale-on-ebay-damn-it The two main sites we use as reference in this episode http://spiderman-animated.wikia.com/wiki/Spider-Man:_The_Animated_Series_Action_Figures https://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=403&ssid=7 Ben's Spider-Man badge collection Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we do ridiculous research!

It's verbal fisticuffs in episode 9, Alex and Ben discuss/argue/sometimes agree as they pit Playmates many toylines against each other to find out who comes out on top. Which outsider rises through the ranks, which SNL film makes an appearance, will Ben and Alex pronounce Roy Scheider correctly? (No!) Show notes: Some of the more obscure toylines entering the contest Skeleton Warriors http://www.saturdaymorningsforever.com/2015/10/skeleton-warriors.html Coneheads http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_izEzh1Hp16Y/R60LSSURb9I/AAAAAAAAABw/dJUhB476G4k/s1600-h/coneheads.jpg Tomb Raider http://68.media.tumblr.com/0e2a719d70979729104254d61af6fe4b/tumblr_na7mjcJFjQ1rfy3d2o3_r1_1280.jpg Darkwing Duck https://www.flickr.com/photos/ragingnerdgasm/sets/72157631331047434/ Tailspin https://www.flickr.com/photos/ragingnerdgasm/sets/72157631331053806/ Space Jam https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vthCD9uUB4w/maxresdefault.jpg Barnyard Commandos http://thetoybox1138.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/barnyard-commandos-playmates.html Seaquest DSV http://toyaday2010.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/475-of-year-2-sea-quest-jonathan-ford.html The Simpsons original appearance playset http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_102203a.htm Michael Crawford's amazing history of the World of Springfield http://www.mwctoys.com/FEATURE_101104a.htm Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we swing into action (figures). Cover image from http://www.kaptainmyke.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=494

Deployed for episode 9, Ben and Alex tackle the under-loved 90's relaunch of the Action Man line. Can mad scientists, Darkman clones and robotic armed fiends stop them in their mission to find out...is that character really called Max? Show Notes: The many faces of Professor (not Dr) Gangrene http://actionman.wikia.com/wiki/Professor_Gangrene Burned by a nuclear accident, it's No Face https://www.actionmanhq.co.uk/actionman2/no_face.html And the answer to the ultimate question http://actionman.wikia.com/wiki/MAXX Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we try a new concept Ben doesn't understand. Cover image from http://www.joeaday.com/action-man-scuba-diver-1993/

In episode 7 Ben and Alex try to find out if Top Trumps makes for a great audio only game. Also mentioned is the idea of Cheese Top Trumps and the shock of seeing Godzilla in disguise! Show notes: The fantastic hypnogoria site which covers the 70's horror Top Trumps http://hypnogoria.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Tomb%20of%20the%20Trumps Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we're given a mission from the 90's.

In episode 6 of Mint on Card-Cast Alex and Ben discuss the never ending family saga of Sylvania. They also chat about Christmas and Poison Ivy's chemical make-up much more than you'd expect! Show notes: Most of the links will be coming from this excellent Sylvanian collector site, definitely spend some time on there when you have a moment! http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/ The curse of the yellow spot http://static.sylvaniancollector.net/images/content/3f5af55642445da802a8780f1fefd570.jpg The party set Alex desperately wanted http://teddybearsandfriends.com/?product=sylvanian-families-party-set-tomy Harvester Restaurants Sylvanian Style http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/page.php?page=320&th=collection The Harrods exclusive shop http://www.sylvaniancollector.net/page.php?page=558&th=collection Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we want to play a game! Cover image from http://ashmimi.com/language/en/about-sylvanian-familiescalico-critters/

Welcome to episode 5 of Mint on Card-Cast where Alex and Ben wax nostalgic about their favourite (Non Licensed) Lego Themes. Listen as they flick through a book and mention things you can't see! Show Notes: The book that provided most of the information this episode https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-Minifigure-Year-Visual-History/dp/1409333124/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492865609&sr=1-12&keywords=lego+minifigures The book that neither Alex or Ben bought https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Great-LEGO-Sets-Visual-History-DK/0241011639/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492865648&sr=1-1&keywords=lego+sets Lego Aquanauts https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Aquazone/subtheme-Aquanauts Lego Ninja https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Castle/subtheme-Ninja Lego Ice Planet 2002 https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Space/subtheme-Ice-Planet-2002 Lego Adventurers https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Adventurers/subtheme-Desert Lego Monster Hunters https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Monster-Fighters Lego Pirates https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Pirates Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram twitter.com/MintOnCardCast facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ instagram.com/mocardcast/ Join us next time when we invite the family over! Cover image from https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/east-bristol-auctions/catalogue-id-sreas10186/lot-b7441d89-ac2d-4269-b065-a6c100f8ad9c

Welcome to episode 4 of Mint on Card-Cast where your hosts Alex and Ben (and Basil the pug) discuss the classic 80's toyline Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. Expect chat about Doctor Doom's Garter and more mentions of Kang than he's had in 15 years! Show Notes: The original card backs http://www.lulu-berlu.com/upload/image/marvel-secret-wars---falcon--usa-card--p-image-304592-grande.jpg The possible future figures shield artwork http://comicsalliance.com/mattel-secret-wars-lost-characters/ NerdSync https://www.youtube.com/user/NerdSyncProductions The original black suit Spidey design http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/thevenomsite/images/6/6a/Rick_Leonardi_Black_Suit_Spider-Man_Concept.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150918130806 Secret Wars style Deadpool http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DeadpoolJumbo11.jpg The variant Secret Wars comic covers http://s601.photobucket.com/user/theohiostateguy/media/album5/swafset12.jpg.html Mock up of a Scarlet Spider figure https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast/status/851361938558914561 Follow us on Twitter and Facebook twitter.com/MintOnCardCast www.facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ Join us next episode when we go from the bottom of the ocean to outer space! Cover image from http://nos-jouets-se-font-la-malle.fr/2016/07/21/combat-inegal-chez-les-secret-wars/

Welcome to episode 3 of Mint on Card-Cast where your hosts Alex and Ben set out to talk about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers but get somewhat side-tracked when talking about breakfast cereal. Show Notes: The Boxed Megazord Ben no longer has https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/35/ed/bf/35edbfeb99ce69bfd1e8953af7feaa92.jpg The Frosties promotion that de-railed the conversation http://cerealoffers.com/Kelloggs/Frosties/1990/Power_Rangers/power_rangers.html Pictures of our Toyfair purchases https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast/status/846270454218158080 https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast/status/846270553279385600/photo/1 Follow us on Twitter and Facebook twitter.com/MintOnCardCast www.facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ Join us next episode but shhh, it's a secret! Cover image from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBNrXzN6b2g

Welcome back for episode 2 of Mint on Card-Cast. This time Alex and Ben go small and cover the early 90's Mighty Max toyline by Bluebird. Tales of severed figures and being scared of toys ensue! Show notes: The website we refer to throughout the episode http://www.virtualtoychest.com/mightymax/mightymax.html The frankly disturbing Karbon Hairy Head http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rLrOJxDgHBU/UlFDCwju_cI/AAAAAAAAJlQ/9YQFPt6JYqg/s1600/Mighty+Max+Dread+Hairy+Heads+Karbon+1994+Playset+Bluebird.jpg The Micro Machines Chewbacca playset http://www.starwarestoys.com/Playsets/chewbaccaendorspcL.jpg The X-Men sets we refer to, with the great name of pocket comics! http://gofigureactionfigures.com/media/spymissionplayset.jpg Trendmasters mighty Godzilla sets http://snakeandboris.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/trendmasters-godzilla-micro-playsets-3.html And their bizarre Tarzan ones http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/0813/10/tarzan-valley-bantoon-micro-action_1_f752a6439852b45c047eba6595c2bbe3.jpg The amazingly wrong but fun Doctor Who set http://merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bluebirddalekopen.jpg Follow us on Twitter and Facebook https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast https://www.facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ Join us next episode when it's morphin' time! Cover image from ebay

Welcome to the first episode of Mint on Card-Cast, a podcast of toy nostalgia. Join your hosts Alex and Ben as they chat about their favourite toy lines and cover subjects ranging from a limp Doctor Octopus to chewing on He-Man's hand. Show notes: See Run DMC style Odd Job here http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGZMKk6-eZc/TxmESOVuYGI/AAAAAAAABYg/Jq64h7jN7iI/s1600/IMG_2456.JPG Small headed Power Rangers http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6333866154_ac263df45c_b.jpg The prototype Star Wars figures made from Fisher Price Adventure People http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=62138 You can find us on https://twitter.com/MintOnCardCast https://www.facebook.com/mintoncardcast/ Join us next time on Mint on Card-Cast when we go pocket sized!