The Weekly Warp Pipe

Dust off those toy chests and take a trip down memory lane as we dig into the forgotten and obscure toy lines of the 1980s and 90s! In this episode, we unbox some wild, weird, and wonderful toys that didn't quite reach action figure fame—everything from short-lived cartoon tie-ins to blink-and-you-missed-it action heroes. Whether you had these growing up or are hearing about them for the first time, this episode is a nostalgic goldmine for collectors and retro lovers alike‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

We invited speical guest @MortsGarage to talk about collecting a full N64 set and what goes into it and some tips for people trying to complete sets of their own.Do you love Retro Video Games, Toys & Movies from the 80's & 90's ? Well you are in the right place with The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. WE jump in the Warp Pipe every week to talk about the Past and relive some found memories. So if that sounds awesome to you, feel free to catch new Episodes every Saturday at 9am (Plus Bonus content during the week !)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

This week on The Weekly Warp Pipe, we're diving deep into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of YouTube! Each of us picks 5 of our favorite channels — and let's just say, the variety is real. From retro toy reviews to extreme eating challenges, tiny ant kingdoms to console modding magic, there's something here for everyone.We shout out some of our go-to creators like Pixel Dan, Beard Meats Food, AntsCanada, and Macho Nacho Productions, and plenty more you might not have heard of but definitely should check out.So whether you're into nostalgia, nature, nerdy builds, or just want to find your next YouTube obsession — tune in and take notes!

Do you love Retro Video Games, Toys & Movies from the 80's & 90's ? Well you are in the right place with The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. WE jump in the Warp Pipe every week to talk about the Past and relive some found memories. So if that sounds awesome to you, feel free to catch new Episodes every Saturday at 9am (Plus Bonus content during the week !)‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5AWnB5OdPO7Gy-MKxbP8g/join‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐--------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, we break down everything Nintendo revealed in their latest Direct—including all the juicy details about the long-rumored Switch 2. From hardware upgrades to possible launch titles, we dive into what this new console means for the future of gaming. Is it a true next-gen leap, or just a Switch Pro in disguise? Let's talk about it.

There are some many great movies of the 80's & 90's. This week the guys dive into some of their favorites growing up, but with a twist ! Do these movies still hold up today? Maybe some of yours mad the list, tune in to find out. All that and more on The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

Game collecting can be a fun outlet, but sometimes you need to downsize. Whether that be your space has gotten smaller, bills need to be paid, or you just lost interest. The boys get into all those reasons and more, joined by former co host Jay ⁨@NESADDICT⁩ on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

"The End Game of Collecting" – Every collector eventually faces the big question: When is enough, enough? In this episode, we dive into the idea of an "end game" in collecting—whether it's retro video games, toys, or anything nostalgic. Do you set a final goal, or does the thrill of the hunt keep you going? Does boredom or lack of space force you to stop? We discuss what drives collectors and what ultimately makes them call it quits (or not) all that and more on this episode of the The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

We are checking out a ton of awesome movies that came out in 1985 and ranking them from S tier to D tier. Where will your favorites make it on our list.WE also dive into another Name that Quote with David, and our Wheel of Doom topic is a fun one. All that and more on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.1985 Movie Trailers Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqxkY8TzseqTch3i5kY5jSP7QU3n-1IVp&si=JzMZ7CaPXnULIOB3

We love video games thats for sure, but how much time do we spend playing them. Well the boys break down their top 5 games they put the most hours into, and they talk about some retro games as well. @DavidApuzzo is back with Name that Quote to try and stump the boysAnd @RetrocartCollector takes this weeks Vintage Toy Box with Micromachines.All that and MORE on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

We love collecting retro video games, but some of these prices are getting out of hand. WE go through our collection to showcase our MOST Expensive games in our own collection and than ask ourselves, Is it Worth the Price???Dave is back with 3 more movie Quotes and Russ & Keith get 3 for 3, think you can ??And you have to see the heated topic we get for Wheel of Doom, all that and more coming up on this weeks Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

Retro games are more popular than ever in 2025, but why do we keep coming back to them? Is it just nostalgia, or is there something timeless about classic games that modern titles can't match? In this video, we dive into the reasons why retro gaming still thrives—from gameplay design and accessibility to community and pure fun. Whether you're a longtime collector or a newcomer to the classics, let's explore why the old-school experience still rules today!Russ's Bookcase build - https://youtu.be/hcndzSuWSYs

It's Valentine's Day weekend and we wanted to keep with the theme and talk about some of the crushes we had in the 80s & 90s. Some a pretty obvious like Topanga from Boy Meets World, Amy Jo Johnson aka, the Pink Ranger and the from the most paused scene in cinema history Phobe Cates from Fast Times at Ridgemount highThats just a few that @RussLyman , @RetrocartCollector and @DavidApuzzo chat about in this episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast

It's Super Bowl Weekend and the guys wanted to keep with that theme and chat about some Retro Video Game, Sports Games, that Don't Suck. Maybe some of your childhood favorites will have made the list.Thats not all, the guys are back with Warp Pipe Rental discussing Ducktales on NES. @DavidApuzzo is back with Name that Quote, testing Russ and Keith's knowledge on 80s & 90s Sports Moviesand @RetrocartCollector gives some sports releated Rad or Bogus.All that and more on this weeks episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. We hope you enjoy. Go my favorite Sports Team !

We're Back! We are chatting about getting Nintendo Power magazine growing up. The boys will discuss their favorite covers, getting the posters, reading it in school and more. We also reach out to you guys to get your thoughts on the magazine.This is our first Episode back and you get to meet the new Co Host, Plus a ton of new Segments to the show. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe

As we bid farewell to 2024, join us for a heartfelt reflection on the year that was. We'll revisit the most viewed episodes, share our personal favorites, and celebrate the moments that made this year unforgettable. This episode is also bittersweet as we say goodbye to one of our beloved hosts Jay. @NESADDICT will be moving on to new adventures. Grab a cup of cocoa, sit back, and take a walk down memory lane with us as we wrap up an incredible year on The Weekly Warp PipePlease subscribe to Jays channel and leave some commentshttps://www.youtube.com/ @NESADDICT

Join us on a nostalgic journey back to the 80s and 90s, when Christmas mornings felt like pure magic! From twinkling lights and the thrill of circling toys in catalogs to the joy of unwrapping surprises under the tree, @RussLyman and @NESADDICT will explore why those decades captured the spirit of the holidays like no other. Relive the traditions, memories, and cherished moments that made Christmas unforgettable.

So many gifts made it onto our Christmas wishlist back in the 80s and 90s. Well in this episode step into a nostalgic wonderland as we unwrap memories of Christmas mornings of some of the toys and games we got, as well we will reminisce about the iconic toys and video games we dreamed of finding under the tree—GI Joes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, NES, Sega genesis, and more. Whether you're a retro toy collector or just love diving into vintage holiday vibes, this episode will hit you right in the feels. Grab some eggnog and your favorite cozy blanket—let's journey back to the Christmases we all wished for! So join @RussLyman and @NESADDICT on this epsiode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

Man they don't make the deals like they use to for Black Friday. Plus most of the deals are available online Monday through the week so you don't even have to go to the store on Black Friday anymore. Well @RussLyman and @NESADDICT share some stories of their Black Friday deals of the past and go through some current deals at stores like Game Stop, Best Buy, Atari and more. All that and more on this weeks episode of the weekly warp Pipe podcast.

If you're like us you love gaming. Well we wanted to dive back into the warp pipe and talk about some stories of us gaming during the holidays of the past. @NESADDICT talks about when he got his NES & his SNES and @RussLyman talks about getting Chrono Trigger for Christmas break one year. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast. Your source for nostalgia

Well everyone it just shows if you are nice to people karma will come back around and take care of you. @NESADDICT just got a copy of Ducktales 2 on the NES and you got to hear the story

Take a nostalgic trip back to the '90s as we dive into the iconic Starter jackets that defined an era of style and sports fandom. From the flashy team logos to the cultural impact these jackets had on fashion, we explore how these coveted pieces became a symbol of streetwear and athletic pride. @RussLyman and @NESADDICT discuss what they thought about the the legacy of the Starter jacket and its place in '90s pop culture.

So many great box art designs on the Nintendo Entertainment System, but what made them stand out so much from other consoles. @RussLyman and @NESADDICT discuss why they think so. Super Mario Bros 3, Ninja Giaden, the Capcom games. They bring back so many memories of first seeing theses covers growing up in the late 80s early 90s.

This is a list of some retro some newer games that scared @RussLyman and @NESADDICT We hope you enjoy this list and maybe remember playing a few of these games or find something new you can play for this spooky season.

There were so many great things about Halloween in the 90s, Goosebumps, the Simpson's Tree House of Horror, the McDonald happy meal pails and so much more. ‪@RussLyman‬ and ‪@NESADDICT‬ dive into what they can remember about growing up during this time. Also Rob from the ‪@RetroHunters‬ jumps in for a few to chat as well. All that and more in this episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast Episode 129

A Few things happening with the boys this week.  @RussLyman  talks about a few horror games he has been playing like Resident Evil Outbreak on Playstation 2 and Dino Crisis on the original Playstation.  @NESADDICT  is still going through Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch Have you played any of these games before? All that and more on this weeks episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

There are so many great horror movies that came out in the 1980's  @RussLyman  and Jay  @NESADDICT  wanted to talk about the first ones they remember watching, or a few that stand out to them from growing up in the 80s. Pumpkinhead, Gremlins and Ghoulies just to name a few. How many will you remember on the list. All that and more on this episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe

WE all have massive back logs of games we want to get to, but there are just some games that we keep going back to even though we beat them plenty of times.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  break down their Top 10 comfort games as well as Rob from the  @RetroHunters  joins us on this episodes and mentions a few games we never even heard of. All that and more on this episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

This weekend was full of adventure.  @RussLyman  hits up a local Renaissance Faire in Lebon, CT, than he went to a Private Arcade full of Candy Cabs and than did a car show where he took home a trophy. Plus  @NESADDICT  chats about his state of collecting and what his son wants to be for Halloween. All that and more on this weeks episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

WE are going to be looking at the 3rd installment of games in a franchise that we think are better than the original game. So like how Super Mario Bros 3 is better than Super Mario Bros, or Super Metroid is better than Metroid on NES. This is our Top 10 list of Games that are better than the original  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  will break down why they think they improved on and it stands out better than the original. At the end of the episode the boys do talk about games that they think the 1st is still better than the 3rd installment.

This week the boys get into what Spooky movies they have been watching.  @RussLyman  got to check out Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in theaters and  @NESADDICT  talks about Dave Grohl's new confession. All that and more in this weeks Warp Pipe Wednesday.

Box Art for games is its own art form and there are so many great ones. The boys already covers NES & SNES, so it only made sense to move onto Sega Genesis.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  break down their Top 10 Best Box Art on Sega Genesis in this video. WE hope some of your favorite covers made the list.

Well Gamestop is at it again with Retro Games. They will be converting some stores in Retro GameStops selling NES, SNES, Gamecube, PS 1 PS2 and more games. What are  @RussLyman  thoughts on this and Jay?? Also  @NESADDICT  has been forced to sell on of his most prized possessions, all that and more on this weeks Warp Pipe Wednesday Podcast.

The Super Nintendo was released in 1991, and it cetianly had its fair share of amazing box art from Super Metroid, TMNT Turtles in Time, and Chrono Trigger just to name a few.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  break down their Top 10 Best Box art for the Super Nintendo in this weeks podcast. We also find out what you guys thought were the best art on the system by checking our Social Media pages. We hope you enjoy this Super Episode and it brings you back a bit to when looking at some of these amazing box arts for the first time.

 @NESADDICT  just got back from the Smashing Pumpkins tour and tells us what he thought about it, as well as he is trying to beat Nightmare on Elm street on the NES. It is a fun 4 player game and can be quite difficult to finish.  @RussLyman  has yet to beat it himself as well.

In this weeks Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast we take a look back at 1993 and compare it to 2023 with what were the top songs, movies, video games and more.  @RussLyman  lets you know the top Summer movie that year, and  @NESADDICT  shows his love for 90s sitcoms.

 @RussLyman  has so much on his plate with working on the new house, getting ready for Retro World Expo, with making custom NES controllers, and working on his car, how does he find the time  @NESADDICT  always asks ha. Hope you enjoy this weeks podcast with Warp Pipe Wednesday EP 77

Retro Games, we love them and grew up with them. This week we dive into what got us back into playing and collecting these games.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  discuss what sparked their interest to start playing NES again, and Russ hits up Retro World Expo to ask a few people as well.

Well we are in a time crunch with Retro World Expo Coming up Aug 23-25 at the Connecticut Convention center in Hartford, CT.  @RussLyman  will have a booth setup promoting the podcast, and his youtube channel. He needs to get some controllers painted and a few other things he will have for sale at the show. Will he make the deadline in time before the show??? Find out in this episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

So many great Tiny Toys came out back in the 80s & 90s. We had M.U.S.C.L.E. Men, Monster in my Pocket, Mighty Max, Micro Machines, Z Bots, and many more.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  discussing what ones they collected growing up and found memories of playing with them in this episode of The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

While we try to sell our Condos the Wife and I have to move into her parents house while the renovations on the house continue, before we can move in there.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  also talk about some of the TV shows they are watching like X-Men 97. All that and more on this weeks episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday.

The mini consoles that came out a few years back were all the craze. the NES Classic, SNES Classic, Sega came out with one as well as Playstation.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about what they love about these mini consoles with built in games, and what they hope may come out in the future.

It's summer time and that makes me think of Summer Camp and  @BullAirs  just dropped Camp Killer line with some custom Nike Friday the 13th in NES Jason colors plus some other things like shirts, hats and squishy balls. Also it's now less than a month for Retro World Expo to come to Hartford,CT for August 23,24,25 and  @RussLyman  will be there with a table and hosting his own panel so be sure to get your tickets.

Here on the Weekly Warp Pipe we love going back and reminiscing about the past. Since it's summer time now we thought it would be cool to talk about the Summer of 1992.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about what movies were in the box offices, top songs on the charts, what NES games came out and much more on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast - EP 119

 @RussLyman  just got back from seeing Blink 182 on their One more Time tour, and also talks about some updates to the progress on the new game room at the house. Plus  @NESADDICT  chats a bit about what he's been doing this summer. All that and more on this episode of Warp Pipe Wednesday EP 72

Collecting retro video games can be awesome.So much nostalgia getting those games from your childhood and seeing it on the shelf in your game room, but does your collection own you. Can it be too much and when should you sell some of the collection.  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  discuss this and more on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast - EP 118

On this weeks episode we dive into the console generations from Png machines in Generation 1, all the way to Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X in Generation 9. Which ones will make the S tier in our list. See where  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  put these consoles in their ranking on this weeks episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast.

The boys are back after a few days off.  @NESADDICT  just got back from vacation and  @RussLyman  is continuing working on the house and starting with plans on the NEW Gameroom. All that and more in this weeks Warp Pipe Wednesday Podcast.

Playing Super Mario Bros 3 on NES, but did you ever want Super Mario Bros 4 on the NES?  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about some games that they wished has just one more game on the system. Topic suggestion from our friend Colby from  @PurgeAndSplurgeThrifting  WE hope you enjoy this nostalgic episode of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast, episode 116.

WWF was pretty awesome in the 80s & 90s, and  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  talk about some of their memories with watching, playing the games and collecting the toys. We also have guest  @DavidApuzzo  on the show to help with more Wrestling talk.

Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Has come out and we have many great games to look forward to like.. Mario and Luigi Brothership, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D Remake, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD 2D Remake, Luigis Mansion 2 HD, Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond shown for 2025!  @RussLyman  and  @NESADDICT  express their thoughts on this Direct and what they are excited for. All that and more in this weeks podcast episode on the Weekly Warp Pipe.