The Toy Tomb

 In this episode ArKay and Willie! discuss some past Christmas memories and what gifts they received they were not expecting!Download Here:  Links:Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer puppet restorationAntique/Retro Toy Store in Richmond VA

 In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about a cool 60's board game and those neat mini monsters from Remco!Download Here:Links:Green Ghost GameRemco Mini Monsters"Forgotten" music by Repulsive in intro Halloween music during commercial break

 In this episode Willie! talks about a cherished electronic toy from his youth :)   Also some great ramblin's between arkay and wille! as well :)Download Here:Links:Willie!'s Starbird Video Some more cool Starbird info Starbird instruction manual MB Catalog Starbird commercialGreat Starbird page  

 In this episode the guys are joined by Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast to talk about the EZ Bake oven and a cool 2600 game Piece O' Cake!Download here:Links:2600 Game by Game Podcast Easy Bake Oven History "Cooking with Light" Book Easy Bake Oven Timeline

 In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of the cool slot sets from Tyco featuring trucks and hauling!Download Here:Links:Tyco US1 Electric Trucking Resource Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle World Record Jump US1 Marvel Comics New Wave Toys Qbert

 In this episode, arkay and willie! talk about some slot car memories from the late 60's and 70's Download Here:Links:Blast from the past storeCustom kenner 6 million dollar man facebook page Online map for slot car racing tracks Sams Trains showing Ratchet Motor in Slot CarModelville raceway Car Model Magazine Cox La Cucaracha Cox GT 40 kit car 

 In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about a beloved magazine they enjoy!  MAD Magazine!Download Here: Links Doug Gilford's Maga Magazine Covers SiteMAD Magazine Computer Program Video 

 ArKay and Willie! go down memory lane looking at vintage Christmas Catalogs and having a good time!  Go to the Christmas Catalog website to follow along with the guys :)Download Here:Links:Christmas Catalog Site used in Show Eddy Goldfarb Documentary

 In this episode the guys talk about a cool line of toys from the late 60's from Ideal! The Zeroids!Download Here:Links:Eladdin ControllersRobotapedia The Old Robot Website Wildtoys Zeroidz

 In this episode of the Toy Tomb, ArKay and Willie! talk about Ben Cooper Halloween costumes, some of their favorite candy back then and other fun Halloween stuff :)Download Here:Links:- Ben Cooper Masks - Wax Lips- Candy Cigarettes- Garfield Halloween - Dark Toons - Halloween in a Box- T for 2 The Terminator 2 Show!

 In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about one of their favorite Newtonian fluid toys! Silly Putty!Download Here:Retro Artifacts Triple C Toys and Collectibles 

A toy I had back in the 70's that is one of my all time favorites!  In this episode the 7 inch daredevil joins the Toy Tomb to talk about Evel Knievel, Bob Gill, The Stunt Cycle and more!Download Here:7 Inch DareDevil Facebook Page7 Inch DareDevil Youtube ChannelEvil Knievel Toys on FacebookCalifornia Creations 2019 Stunt CycleBob Gill the Florida Flyer!Evel Knievel Evel Knievel Toys 

Arkay and Willie! are back again talking about some more of their favorite Marx Toys!  Norm is also back talking about a neat Marx board game called Cats Eye!Download Here:Links:Willy Weasely ComicAtari 5200 Super Podcast (Community Podcast)Marx Super Shot Funny Car Facebook GroupBoys Life Magazine ArchiveNorms Board Game Museum Youtube ShowToyKingWonder Marx ElectroShot restoreSpoon Men

In this very first episode Arkay and Willie! go over the shows format and discusses one of Willie's favorite toys Tomy's Big Loader!  A great toy from 1977 that had a very successful run!Download Here:Big Big Links!:Willie's! Big Loader Review VideoBig Loader repair tips1984 Big Loader Commercial1977 Big Loader CommercialUK CommercialGreat site about Big Loader RepairsBrooklyn Bites PodcastToys R Us Report Gamester81Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast

In this episode, Willie! talks about another favorite childhood toy that gave him much joy and his parents great woe.   Mattel's Astro Blast Rocket Base!Download Here:Astro Linkys:Shermans Antiques and MallBig Fun in Columbus OH

In this episode Arkay discusses one of his favorite toys from 1964!  This toy was only out for 1 year before being taken off the shelf.  Willie! talks about some Vintage Toy Stores he visited in Indianapolis and much more!Download Here:Horrible Linkys:Horrible Hamilton InfoIntellivisionaries PodcastD's Vintage Toys and CollectiblesCloset Space ToysToy PitBarker Character Comic and Cartoon MuseumRemco Information

Released by Marx Toys in 1964, this great toy is just as fun today as it was then!Download Here:

Gnip Gnop! from 1971 is this episode subject.  A cool game from Parker Brothers that was thoroughly enjoyed!  This epsisode was reuploaded to to a editing error at the 30 minute mark (commercials overlapped the podcast :P)Download Here:

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about memories of Parchute toys and Rubber Band Powered Balsa Planes!  Plus lots of other shenanigans done as kids :)Download Here:

In this epsisode the classic stereoscopic viewer is discussed!  Arkay talks about 3d photography and a whole bunch of other interesting topics covered as well!Download Here:

In this fun filled episode Arkay and Willie talk about Chutes Away!  Willie! talks about a couple neat retro toy stores he visited plus there is a great audio submission from Greg that does the SNES and Playstation Power Podcast!Download Here:

In this fun episode Wille! and Arkay discuss the Vertibird by Mattel toys!  A classic flying helicopter toy from the 70's!Download Here:

On this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss what five toys they would each ask for if they were 8 year olds in 2016.   Some of Willie!'s toy finds are discussed, listener feedback on other fun items!   So stoke up the yule log, grab some eggnog and sit back and relax.Download Here:Links:Coleco Retro ExpoThe Visions of Johnny the SkullTonka Climb OversLionel Polar ExpressDinosaur packsKano Computer KitViewmaster VRR/C CentipedeAnki OverdriveCrayola Virtual Designer Star WarsMattel Gas Out GameMarx Command Drive Quick Shift 500 VideoKusan Grand Prix Video

In this fun episode the guys talk about a neat vintage toy from the late 60's, Kusan Toys Grand Prix!  A gravity powered slot car racing game!  Also in this episode there are some fun tangets about Batman and Superman, plus other fun things!Download Here:

In this episode we talk about the cool classic toy Vac-U-Form by Mattel and the board game The Bermuda Triangle from Milton Bradley.   Also in this episode we announce the Qbert minicade giveaway and lots of other fun toy topic!Download Here:Links:Fifty Two 80's Retro ShopYour Toy ConnectionRick's Toys N ComicsTrackside AntiquesMuseum of Working MinaturesQbert from Basic FunQbert Giveaway on Toy Tomb Podcast Facebook PageMaxx Traxx from Skull DuggeryBermuda Triangle Review by Board Game Museum

On this episode the guys take a look at Remco's Mighty Casey Ride'Em Railroad, a fun toy that lets you be the engineer and ride around!  Next, Fireball Island is discussed, a great action board game!Download Here: Links:Hidden warehouse full of trainsToy Box ShowDisney Lonesome Ghost CartoonToccata for Toy TrainsCracker Jack toysJLM TrainsDisney Out Of Scale CartoonImaginarium Express TrainFireball island review from the Board Game Museum

In this episode Arkay talks about a great series of model kits from Aurora!  the classic universal monster series!   We also hear from Norm of the Board Game Museum on Youtube in his new segment on the cast called Norms Board Game corner plus we talk a little about Electronic Battleship.Download Here: Links:Compucolor BattleshipSonar Sub HuntClassic Battleship Game at TargetStarship Model Lighting and Electronics Facebook GroupOld Model Kits WebpageNeptunes Cellar/Ben Franklin store in Amherst WIMakes Cents Variety Store in Milwaukee WIKrazy Ikes ToyElvira's Monsterama on Aurora MonstersAurora Monsters DVDLife Size Aurora Monster ModelsRat Fink ModelsTorpedo Run GamePac Man Board GameThe Kennedy's Board Game

In this episode Arkay and Willie talk about the classic diving toy that used baking powder as fuel.  Norm is back as well to talk about Milton Bradleys Dark Tower board game.  Plus lots of other fun!Download Here:Links:Golden Spike MuseumIntellivision WarshipMattel Caster MasterRetro ArtifactsBig Fun Spare Time Hobby ShopAtari IODoc's Moviecade videoGreat site on Baking Powder SubsDark Tower Flash GameBaking Powder Sub patent3d Print your own Diving Sub!

In this episode the cool Weird OH's are examined and discussed by ArKay while Willie! Laments about his Code Name Sector game!  Norm talks about the cool Milton Bradley game Laser Attack in the Board Game Corner.  Lots of fun retro content abound in this episode, so grab a drink and sit right back for another fun filled episode of The Toy Tomb!Download Here: Links:Laser Attack GameRetro Artifacts StoreLoony Bin StoreRadio Shack Robot BankToys that Made UsAtari XEGS podcastPlastic Galaxy DocumentaryStranger Things 2 promoMidge toy car historyLittle People FarmBilly GalaxyBridge Direct Electronic GamesRicks ComicsMattel Master CasterHot Rod HootenannyBig Daddy Roth InfoBill Cambell InfoWeird OH's Models

In this fun filled episode, the guys are joined by Ferg from the 2600 Game by Game Podcast to discuss Batman!  Arkay shares a cool story about meeting the Riddler, Ferg and Wille talk about meeting Burt Ward!   So Turbines to Speed! Batteries to Power! its time for BATMAN!Download Here: Links:The Batman BlogComic FortressNostalgia Slot HobbyRicks Comics N ToysSphero R2D2CreepstersLoki/Thaean Batman Metal ThemeBatman and BillBatman CartoonsMEGO MuseumBatman Toys

Willie! visits Arkay and they record a impromptu episode :P  The Ataribox is discussed, along with the SNES mini, Bridge direct minicades and other random toy discussions!So sit right back and let the Ramblin' begin!Download Here:

In this episode Arkay and Willie! are joined by Rick Reynolds from the Intellivisionaries, Holiday Special and Greatest American Hero Podcast to discuss Space 1999 and some of the incredible toys that were made!Download Here:Links:Big Fun ColumbusSuper Impulse Tiny Arcade'sBridge Direct Mini Arcade GamesGary and Elonne Saffer Butterscotch Parade siteTV and Film ToysAction Figure Blues PodcastNorm's Board Game Museum ChannelGreatest American Hero PodcastHoliday Special PodcastSpace 1999 ToysMore Space 1999 ToysSpace 1990.orgSpace 1999.netSpace 1999 Facebook PageSpace 1999 Video Game

In this special Toy Tomb Podcast Episode, Arkay and Willie! have a chat with Gary and Elonne Saffer, the dynamic duo behind great toys such as the Hot Wheels Master Caster, Milky the Cow, Streex, Top Speed and many others!Check out their webpage ButterScotch ParadeDownload Here:

In this episode Mattel's Battlestar Galactica Space Alert is examined along with Race N Chase from Matchbox!  Also is a cool segment from Norm on Tornado Rex and we close off the episode with a holiday gift guide!So grab some eggnog, set back by the fire and settle right in to The Toy Tomb :)Download Here:Links:Board Game MuseumTime Tunnel Comics & ToysToy Federation ToysBig FunRicks Comics & GamesMeTV toys Hess TrucksHandheld Museum Modelville Slot CarsSuper Impulse Tiny Arcade Projector Dome Infra the RobotLEC Trains LittleBits electronic kits Catapults N CrossbowsVEX RoboticsUncle Milton Star Wars ScienceSmartLab ToysJacks Films youtube show

In this episode the guys get a great interview with the creator of Merlin!  Mr. Bob Doyle!  they also discuss one of Arkay's favorite toys he recently recreated using a 3d printer, the TurboBeam!  Norm is back with another great Board Game Museum review of Crossfire!Time to get into that ole toybox again!Download Here: Links:Arkay's Christmas VideoWillie!'s Christmas VideoHalcyon Alien ModelMattel Handheld Dungeons and DragonsBasic Fun MiniCadesMattel He Man HandheldNetflix Toys that Made UsElectric FootballElectric BaseballWorlds SmallestThe Electronic Wizard (online Merlin game)ArKay's 3d printed Turbobeam carBob Doyle's InfoPhilospher pageStop Thief GamePopCon Indy

In this episode Eddy Goldfarb talks about his early days as a toy inventor and what he is up to today.   His most widespread toy invention was the Wind Up Chattering Teeth!  Eddy has several toys credited to him such as Kerplunk, Stompers, Shark Attack, Vacuform, Battling Tops and many many others.Download Here:Links:Eddy getting the Lifetime Achievement aware in 2010Great article about Eddy and the Yakity Yak teeth!Documentaries that had Eddy in them!Bio of Eddy

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the classic tv show and its toys!  Norm is back with another board game museum review and we have a special listener interview!  So grab some Frackin' drinks and sit right back for this Feldercarb of an episode!Download Here: Links:ByYourCommand.netBattleStar Galactica 1978 Facebook pageNeighbors for Neighbors storeHolocron toy storeToyman TelevisionToy PolloiEpoch Baseball Pachinko RollarinoRack Toys BookHandheld games by MatsushimaAtari 5200 podcastAtari XEGS podcast Viper CarBattlestar Galactica Second ComingBattlestar Galactica Universal Tour

In this special episode, Curt Vendel of Legacy Consumer Electronics talks about various Atari projects such as the 7800XM module and the start of the Atari Flashback line!  Some cool stories are shared from the book he co-authored - Atari Business is Fun and his adventures on trying to preserve Atari history by dumpster diving :)Download Here: Links:Atarimuseum.comAtari Business is FunAtari FlashbackAtari 7800XM module

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of their favorite toys they had made by Marx!  Norm is back with another Board Game Museum Segment on Samurai Swords!  Lots of fun in this episode, so grab a favorite beverage and sit right back and delve into the Toy Tomb!Download Here: Links:By Marx! video by Fred FlixClassic Marx ToysMarx Toy Books on AmazonPop Culture Exchange Omaha NEKuegal Toy MuseumMarx Toy MuseumGreen MachineMechanical Train SetProp ShotsBarnStormerHootin Hollow Haunted House CommercialHootin Hollow Haunted House PageRattlin' Gattlin' Shooting GalleryMoon Patrol Model KitMarx TV TennisMarx Quickshift 500

In this episode Arkay and Willie discuss some of those cool (and not so cool) toys advertised in Comic Books or old mail order magazines!  Norm is back with another cool Board Game segment!  Sit right back, relax with your Sea Monkeys and give the episode a listen!Download Here: LinksCuriosities EastCuriosities on FrontHaji Battery Operated Train SetColecoCade 2400 FrenzyCharles AtlasJohnson Smith CatalogsDark Past of Sea MonkeysSea Monkey Worship site, pretty entertaining!Stanzel MuseumMail Order Mysteries

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about model rockets!  They also discuss the Pintastic Pinball Expo they attended in Sturbridge MA, plus lots of other fun topics as well.Strap in and prepare for liftoff in this episode of The Toy Tomb Podcast!Download Here: Links:Estes VideoCenturi VideoModel Rocketry the Last Frontier Video 1977Vashon Liquid Fueled Model RocketsPintastic PinballThe Toy Vault in Emerald Square MallModel Empire StoreAtari 5200 Super CommunityColecoVisions PodcastExtreme Rocketry LDRSKenner Custom Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Women Project

In this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss the Ideal toy company, from its beginnings in the early 1900's.   So many cool toys were made by this company, it was hard for the guys to pick just three each to discuss!  Norm is also back with a great segment on Mousetrap!Download Here: Links:Grandaddys AntiquesCuriosities on FrontDark Tower remakeDr. Mego on Monster Party PodcastCustom Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman ProjectCollectors WeeklyToy Tales

In this premiere episode of the Toy Tomb Mini's, Willie! talks about one of his favorite toys he received for Christmas back in 1974.  Sears Aqua Diver!  A Fun diving toy that was also release by Parker Brothers as Sea Diver and Vic-Toys as Dyna Diver in the UK!Download Here:Check out Sams Toy Box for more cool information!Toy Tomb Podcast email - toytombpodcast@gmail.comFacebook - The Toy Tomb

In this episode Willie talks about the 1982 Movie Tron and some of toys of the era, plus shares some memories and thoughts on other Tron items!Episode Artwork by Brad KlausenDownload Here:Links:1982 Tron Tournament1982 July issue of Electronic GamesTron Sector SiteTomyTronic TronIdeal's Assault on MCP board gameTomy Tron figures and Light Cycles

In this episode I talk about another one of my favorite toys growing up that was done by Parker Brothers, R.O.M. the SpaceKnight!  this was a really neat Electronic Action figure that also had a great comic book series!Download Here:Links:Great Rom Reference site!

In this episode Arkay and Willie! Discuss their three top scary Toys! And a really fun podcast they enjoy called The Monster Party!  Norm is back with a cool board game review of Ghosts! and there is lots of feedback to go through this time!  Sit right back, relax and lets dive into The Toy Tomb!Download Here:Links:Monster Party PodcastBally AlleyMattel Godzilla GameCharley ChimpOrlock the Vampire 3dTin Haunted House with effects!Time Bomb GameJack in the BoxOuija Board History

In this episode, David from the Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman project talks about the cool Kenner toys based on this show!   Norm is back with another board game review as well!Download Here:Links:OSI Files PodcastSix Million Dollar Man Toys

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about Superman!  From his humble beginnings in the 30's to the influence to pop culture he is now, join use for this Super episode!Download Here: Links:Dudes in Toyland PodcastNeighbors for Neighbors FoundationAtari 2600 Game by Game PodcastSuperman Celebration Metropolis ILSuperman Mechanical Monsters EpisodeSuperman 78 Theme Metal Rock Cover Version by Chris Barker

A fun toy from the early 80's that featured a spring loaded motor.  Plus a cool feature of begin able to put a penny on the back to get it to do wheelies and other stunts!  So both fun and educational!Download Here:

In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the origins of Shazam and the new 2019 Movie!If you are a fan of the classic TV show Shazam/Isis then check out this cool podcast dedicated to it - Shazam Isis PodcastDownload Here:

In this episode I talk about my top 10 favorite Star Wars Toys I had in the late 70's!Download Here: