Wrestling Figure News Podcast

Take a look back at the best WWE, AEW and other wrestling action figures of 2024 with host Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood⁠ Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Mattel WWE senior designer Bill Miekina walks through the San Diego Comic-Con display, offering insights into the design choices for upcoming WWE figures. Miekina offers details on upcoming Ultimate Edition figures, including a breakdown of the Monday Night War Lex Luger. He also discusses upcoming Monday Night War Elites, WWE Superstars, Retros, the Rhea Ripley Ultimate Edition & Raw Ring and much more. This interview was recorded from the Mattel WWE display at Comic-Con. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠⁠     Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

PJ Lewis, Senior VP, global head of Action Figures at Mattel, shares his thoughts on the future of the WWE action figure line, the global opportunity ahead for the brand as the wrestling organization expands its global reach through events and Netflix, and the rise of the adult collector. Lewis, an 18-year veteran of Mattel, is credited with helping the toy giant secure the WWE license in 2010. He also discusses the potential for large-scale projects such as the New Generation Arena and the WCW Nitro entrance stage and his highlights from Mattel's WWE San Diego Comic-Con display. This interview was recorded from the Mattel WWE display at Comic-Con. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠⁠     Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

A Wrestling Figure News Kinda Mood returns with a breakdown of the Best and Worst WWE and AEW reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Travis Moody and Justin Kendall share their favorite moments, figures and surprises from the biggest convention of the year. They also share what they could leave behind. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

How does Jazwares view the future of the AEW action figure line? Wrestling Figure News spoke with Jazwares chief brand officer Jeremy Padawer above the company's booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Jeremy shares how he views the partnership moving forward, the biggest opportunities he sees ahead and how quickly collectors should expect to see new waves and new characters at retail. Jeremy explains the keys he sees to keeping new product moving, why certain characters will be more limited in the future and how the company plans to use its direct-to-consumer retail portal, Jazwares Vault, in the future. This interview took place before the Jazwares AEW reveals panel. Follow the link for coverage of the AEW figure reveals from Comic-Con. Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast is a crossover episode with Nick Storm's Figure Friday. Nick Storm, A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody and WFN Podcast host Justin Kendall lay out their expectations for San Diego Comic-Con and review the Walmart Collector Con WWE reveals. But first, they discuss the state of the Jazwares AEW line and offer constructive criticisms for improving a line that Nick and Justin have both deeply invested in. Look for coverage of SDCC this week as it happens on Wrestling Figure News.com. Watch this full episode here. Subscribe to A Toy Kinda Mood. Music: Hackers by Karl Casey

Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys co-owner Michael Kanik returns to discuss the latest with the retro figure lines Kanik dishes on the 1 of 500 Macho Man Randy Savage Major Bendie and 1 of 1,000 bloody Ric Flair Big Rubber Guy that will go up for pre-order on July 22. He also discusses the increased presence of the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast crew at Comic-Con. Kanik also explains the strategy behind the evergreen, in-stock Big Rubber Guys “Macho Man,” which is available now, as well as future waves. He shares that the company has inked a six-year extension on the Macho Man license. The conversation also explores the rarity of various Big Rubber Guys figures, expansion into other product lines, the Jay and Silent Bob line, a scrapped Galoob-style line and much more. Check out Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys. Follow Kanik on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: ⁠http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod⁠    

Wrestling Figure News Podcast's Justin Kendall and A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody share their most wanted wrestling attires from WWE Money In The Bank and AEW Forbidden Door. Justin and Travis also break down the latest wrestling action figure news, with a lot of Walmart exclusives hitting some stores now, including the SummerSlam shipper with Monday Night War Elites. Plus, the Walmart “exclusive” AEW Supreme Sting is showing up in GameStop stores in Canada. They also discuss the AEW Ringside exclusive Jeff Jarrett, Ringside exclusive Steiner Brothers and recent purchases, including WWE Elite 111. The show wraps with a discussion of independent toy makers, including San Diego Comic Con exclusives, PowerTown Series 2 and the Regium mid-1990s figures.  Subscribe and follow Wrestling Figure News here: Website: http://www.wrestlingfigurenews.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wrestlefignewspod     Subscribe and follow A Toy Kinda Mood here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AToyKindaMood

Joe (Old J) and Jimmy (Young J) from J+J Figures hop on the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss a loaded week of wrestling figure news, including the unexpected reveal of the WWE Ultimate Steiner Brothers, a Rated R Superstar AEW Unmatched set, Vader's first Ultimate, the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Shawn Michaels and much more. But first, Joe and Jimmy share more about their e-commerce wrestling figure business, what's hot right now and their future plans for the business. It's a fun show that covers a lot of ground.  Check out J+J Figures and use code news to get 15% off your order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme: Karl Casey's Hackers via White Bat Audio

The San Diego Comic-Con exclusive is officially revealed, and the boyhood dream is coming to the Ultimate Edition line with a WrestleMania 12 Iron Man match Shawn Michaels. Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall break down the release and whether this Mr. WrestleMania figure feels like a Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, conversations about the very toyetic Wyatt Sicks 6, packaging variants for the Greatest Hits Ultimate Batista and The Rock figures, and Jeff Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys. ⁠⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme: Karl Casey's Hackers via White Bat Audio

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast features audio from Justin's guest appearance on Nick Storm's Figure Friday YouTube show. Nick leads the conversation, including chatting about Elite 110, AEW Unmatched 9, From the Vault 2, and the Elite Survivor Series set. ⁠⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow Nick Storm on YouTube⁠.

What are the best wrestling figures of 2024 so far? A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody joins Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall to pick the best figures of the year through the midway point. They pick their favorite WWE Ultimate, WWE Elite and AEW and other wrestling figures. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow A Toy Kinda Mood on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Figure photographer Matthew Goldberg joins this week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast to review the latest wrestling figure news. Goldberg and WFN's Justin Kendall discuss the latest round of WWE pre-orders, including Elite 112; the opening of the Jazwares Vault for Danhausen and Death Triangle; the sneak peek at the Jeff Jarrett from Zombie Sailor Toys; a handful of Attitude and Golden Era reveals by Hasttel Toys; and the next Big Rubber Guys set. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeart Radio. ⁠Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow MBG1211 on Instagram. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Nick Storm joins to discuss the latest wrestling figure news following AEW Double or Nothing weekend. Storm and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall share which attires they think would be the most toyetic from the event. Plus, they dish on the news, including a Ringside pre-order for Jay White's first AEW figure, a sold out Target pre-order for Britt Baker's Owen Hart Tournament figure, Adam Copeland getting fast tracked to Unmatched 10, a first-look at several figures, including Daniel Garcia, Saraya and Samoa Joe; and reveals from Vegas, including another Jeff Hardy figure, a new "Hangman" Adam Page, and camo-gear Lucha Bros., among many more. Nick and Justin also discuss this week's Jazwares Vault opening, with Danhausen and Death Triangle; "Broken" Matt Hardy's inclusion in Big Rubber Guys; the last call for PowerTown TNA figures; and preview the Legends of Lucha Libre premium figures. Follow Wrestling Figure News on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow Nick Storm on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Travis and Justin reconvene to review all of the latest wrestling figure news, including the full lineup reveals of WWE Elite 113 and Elite 114. They also discuss the reveals of Big Rubber Guys Ethan Page, Hasttel Toys' modern-scale Al Snow and a Storm Collectibles El Desperado variant. Lots of new products are on the way too, including the Legends of the Territory Era Elite box set and AEW Unmatched 9, featuring the Blackpool Combat Club, Jamie Hayter and the first (and maybe last) AEW figure of Jeff Hardy. Travis and Justin share what they've picked up, including a cheap Target Hulk Hogan, the Supreme CM Punk that got Travis banned from Walmart, the Ringside exclusive From the Vault set, Walmart exclusive Young Buck (including a fixup) and a surprise 1 of 3k Walmart find. The show wraps with a discussion of re-released figures and the reasons why Mattel is capitalizing on valuable figures from the past. ⁠Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Mattel WWE Global Brand Marketing Manager Steve Ozer gets into the weeds on upcoming WWE Elite, Ultimate and Main Event releases.  Ozer shares info on upcoming Mattel Creations releases, why it might not be time to get your wallet out yet for the Legends of the Territory Era figures, how soon Elite tag team figures will be in-hand, how well the CM Punk exclusive performed and what makes a good Coliseum Collection pairing. Ozer also breaks news on the Walmart exclusive Monday Night War line, with a greatest hits MNW wave coming and a name reveal, clarifies which attires are fair game, and explains what led to the Filthy Animals unmasked Rey Mysterio being replaced. Ozer also covers the Great Muta, deep-cut characters, the upcoming Comic-Con exclusive Ultimate figure, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, Fan Takeover figures, women's Main Event figures, Retro playsets, WWE Superstars exclusivity and more. He also discusses recent articulation changes and if they're sticking around. How Mattel decides on Greatest Hits, Best of and From the Vault figures.  Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

On this special A Wrestling Figure News Kinda Mood episode, Travis Moody from A Toy Kinda Mood joins to discuss a packed week of WWE pre-orders from Ringside Collectibles, including WWE Elite 111, Ultimate 22, Elite Survivor Series, Elite Greatest Hits and Top Picks and more. But first Travis and Justin share their favorite toyetic attires from Backlash, with a nod to Adventures in Collecting. They also take a spin through recent image reveals, including the WWE-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, Best of Ultimates, and Greatest Hits Elites, among others. They touch on the upcoming Legends of the Territory Era launch, the delay of the PowerTown Matt Cardona and Brian Myers figures, and the latest Jazwares Vault opening. Finally, the show wraps with some favorite pickups of the last week. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Watch video of the show here. Follow A Toy Kinda Mood on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Luis, from AOPW (All Out Pro Wrestling), joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to share the secrets to creating a great picfed. Luis discusses the figures that work best for a fed, his set up, balancing collecting versus creating the AOPW roster and much more. He also shares which star is the most polarizing, how Dax Harwood became AOPW's Iron Man and teases May's shows. Plus, Luis sticks around to discuss the latest news, including AEW Unrivaled 15, WWE Elite 110, the latest Target legends releases, TNA figures and much more. Follow AOPW_Figures on Instagram. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Luca (aka Tarver89) returns to share his WrestleMania weekend experience, including firsthand accounts of the CM Punk WWE reveals; the Mattel WWE display; Zombie Sailor Toys' modern-scale figures, including Abdullah the Butcher; and much more. We also discuss PowerTown's TNA figure reveals and pre-order. Follow Luca on Instagram at Tarver89⁠. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast features a WrestleMania reveals rewind, courtesy of A Toy Kinda Mood. The panel features A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody, YouTube wrestling figure reviewers Kyle Peterson and Alex West, and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall. Listen the the discussion here. Or watch it via A Toy Kinda Mood. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Jamie and Daniel from the 3 Points of Articulation Podcast join Justin to discuss all the Mattel WWE reveals from Day One of WrestleMania weekend. They break down a flood of reveals, including the SmackDown Elite 4-pack, ECW figures of the Dudleys and Sandman, the Headbangers, and Ultimate Legends Dusty Rhodes, Vader and more. The trio also discusses the heavy lean on nostalgia with the reveals. Jamie and Daniel also dish on the retros, including Epic Toys' Deluxe Edition Diamond Dallas Page and another run of Powers of Pain. Check out the 3 Points of Articulation Podcast. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Prolific YouTube wrestling figure reviewer Alex West Collects joins to discuss all of the news, including the opening of the Jazwares Vault and his experience ordering the AEW Supreme Collection Malakai Black. West also discusses recent releases, including WWE Elite 108, featuring the first Elite figures of LA Knight and Terry Gordy. West shares his thoughts on the Ultimate Edition WCW ring and Eric Bischoff figure. Plus, we dig into news on Monday Night War Ultimates hitting stores, the Amazon exclusive Rey Mysterio delay, and a rumored UWF Championship. West also shares his thoughts on where he might take his channel in the future. Follow Alex West Collects on YouTube. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Tarver89, aka Luca, joins to break down the latest wrestling figure news, including the Mattel Creations Revealed WWE reveals, including the Coliseum Collection Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Million Dollar Man, Legends of the Territory Era, and Imperium. Plus, a discussion of the delayed CM Punk Elite exclusive figure. The conversation moves to the opening of the Jazwares Vault, including AEW Supreme Malakai Black and Ring of Honor figures of Kenny Omega and Claudio Castagnoli. Luca also shares his plans to visit the U.S. for WrestleMania. Follow Luca on Instagram at Tarver89. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Kyle Peterson returns to the Wrestling Figure News Podcast as a best-selling author with The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars. Peterson discusses how the book tour is going thus far, the release of the hardcover edition and much more. Peterson also tags in to break down the latest news, including Walmart Collector Con execution; the Maivia Legacy 3-pack; the Mattel Creations Revealed event and CM Punk teases; the Coliseum Collection Hart Foundation; the opening of the Jazwares Vault; AEW Unmatched 9 and Jerichohausen pre-orders at Ringside Collectibles; and the Big Rubber Guys 1-of-500 Macho Man and store exclusive British Bulldogs. It's a fun, fast-paced show. Get your copy of The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars. Check out Kyle's reviews on YouTube here and here. And stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Wrestling Figure Database's Dylan Sharek joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to share how he got into cataloguing every wrestling figure ever made. Sharek also sticks around to go over the latest wrestling figure news, including all of the Walmart Collector Con reveals, recent Jazwares AEW reveals, and Ringside Collectibles' latest exclusive WWE Elite From the Vault series. Plus, he shares expectations for WrestleMania weekend reveals. Check out the Wrestling Figure Database. And stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

For wrestling figure collectors looking to world build, Custom Toy Rings offers items that aren't being produced by the major toy makers. JJ and Nate from Custom Toy Rings Join the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss their custom crafted wrestling rings, six-sided rings, cages, and entrance stages. JJ and Nate share how the business has evolved to include 3D-printed items such as the 1980s era WWF big blue steel cage, the black version from the Attitude Era, the In Your House set, and other items. They also discuss the creation of the WrestleMania hexagon entrance set, projects they're working on and much more. Follow Custom Toy Rings on Instagram. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The Australian Icon Nick Storm joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the latest WWE and AEW action figure news, as well as his expectations for WrestleMania week reveals. Storm and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall break down the return of black card variants to the WWE Ultimate Coliseum Collection line, signs of life from Jazwares' AEW line and much more. Storm also shares how he got into figure collecting and reviewing. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Collector and YouTube star Kyle Peterson joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss his forthcoming book, The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars Series. Peterson shares details of what to expect in the 700-page book, his thoughts on the legacy of the Classic Superstars, the current market for figures in the line, his personal grails and much more. Beyond Classic Superstars, Peterson chats about the latest news, including the Jazwares AEW line, the Epic Toys Sabu figure, Zombie Sailor Toys' CM Punk retro and the Powers of Pain's addition to Big Rubber Guys.  Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

JR, DJ and host at HITS 95.7 Denver, joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss his journey into collecting WWE action figures. JR (aka yafavhomiejr on Instagram) discusses the Elite figures that sucked him into collecting a year ago, his rules for his collection, and tips for creating social content. He also shares how collecting has improved his mental health and helped him make connections and new friends within the collector community. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

PowerTown's Steve Rosenthal and Magnum TA (Terry Allen) join the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the future of the Ultras and Remco All-Star Wrestlers lines, as well as some upcoming news on TNA action figures. Magnum and Steve also tease a big signing from wrestling's golden era, and a partnership that could bring a lot of masked wrestlers into the PowerTown line. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Michael Kanik from Big Rubber Guys and Major Bendies returns to discuss the upcoming pre-order for the LJN-style “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Magnum TA. Kanik discusses the pre-order model versus in-stock model, provides updates on past pre-orders, dishes on the rarity of recent Big Rubber Guys orders, shares how many series to expect in a given year and reveals how far out the line is planned thus far. Kanik also talks about the addition of Jay & Silent Bob and the Kevin Smith universe of characters to the Major Bendies portfolio and the potential to expand into other movie, music, TV and comic characters. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with special guest Travis Moody of A Toy Kinda Mood to rank the Best WWE, AEW, New Japan, Lucha Libre and Legends figures of 2023. Plus, Moody and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall share their most anticipated figure releases of 2024. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys co-owner Mike Kanik returns to discuss the latest Big Rubber Guys wave of 1980s LJN-inspired 8-inch action figures, featuring Sgt. Slaughter, Ric Flair and Marty Jannetty. Kanik shares how sales are going so far, what he's learned from the previous pre-orders, the eras of wrestling Big Rubber Guys will focus on and what the future of the line looks like. Kanik also discusses open-ended licensing deals, the latest Major Bendies line of ECW legends and his desire for a Ribera Steakhouse jacket. Get your Big Rubber Guys and Major Bendies at MajorPodMerch.com. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Asylum Wrestling Store co-owner David Gold shares the latest on the Asylum Wrestling All-Stars figure line. Gold discusses why Series 1 is slightly delayed, the launch of Series 2 pre-orders, thoughts on doing repaints of the Road Warriors, and the Series 2 lineup of Eddie Guerrero, Sgt. Slaughter, Tatanka, and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Gold also shares some info on the Impact and Epic Toys Uncensored figure lines that Asylum carries. Finally, Gold dishes on next weekend's Wrestle Bash convention coming to Fairfield, New Jersey. Check out ⁠The Asylum Wrestling Store. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Thread Head Custom Clothing co-owner Rob Licht discusses the expansion of the business into custom stages, including the WCW Monday Nitro entrance stage. Licht shares that more stages could be on the way in the future. He also share which custom action figure shirts are hot, why AEW custom figure shirts are not hot, and much more. Plus a run down of the latest wrestling figure news. Check out Thread Head Custom Clothing. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Boss Fight Studio's Erik Araña joins to discuss the Legends of Lucha Libre and Major League Wrestling (MLW) action figure lines. Araña shares the vision for both lines, the approach to building lineups and discusses future waves. Araña also discusses the upcoming Legends of Lucha Libre Fanaticos wave, featuring Ultimo Dragon, Black Taurus, Vampiro and Hijo del Perro Aguayo, as well as the first wave of premium MLW figures with Alexander Hammerstone, Killer Kross, Jacob Fatu and Mads Krügger. Plus a run down of the latest wrestling figure news. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The 2023 San Diego Comic Con is in the books with loads of WWE and AEW reveals. A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody joins to break down Mattel WWE reveals, Jazwares AEW and Ring of Honor announcements, and Zombie Sailor Toys' heavyweight addition to his 6-inch figure line. Buckle up for a marathon show. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Get ready for a busy week of reveals and wallet hits. Comic Con 2023 is just days away, starting with preview night, Thursday, July 20. The Wrestling Figure News Podcast previews the Con exclusives from WWE (Muhammad Ali) and AEW (Sting), breaks down what we'll probably see at the show, and shares a few wants for both figure lines. Also, it was a busy week of news including a Major PowerTown drop, Walmart's Ruthless Aggression, and Target getting Legendary, Bay Bay. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Extreme Sets is the go-to for action figure dioramas and world building for figure photographers and collectors. Extreme Sets founder and CEO Joe Giwargis dishes on his company's first 10 years in business, the evolution of its wrestling arenas, the introduction of a classic arena, adding 3D elements and crowd sections, and the potential for retro-sized arenas. Giwargis shares how going beyond wrestling changed the business, bringing in collectors of Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joe, Transformers, Indiana Jones and more. Check out Extreme Sets. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Major Bendies co-owner Mike Kanik discusses the launch of the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast's LJN-inspired Big Rubber Guys line and the kickoff of the two-week pre-order for Ax and Smash of Demolition, which begins June 19. Kanik shares how far into the future the Big Rubber Guys line is being planned, the cadence of releases, how to improve your chances of getting a chase Ax or Smash, the effect of the new line on Major Bendies and much more. Follow this link on June 19 to pre-order; the window to order closes July 3, 2023. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

PowerTown managing partner Steve Rosenthal discusses the release of the first five modern-style Ultras figures, including Bruiser Brody, Magnum TA, Verne Gagne, Lou Thesz and Stan Hansen. Rosenthal also teases the first figure for Series 2, shares how many waves of modern-style figures to expect each year, and breaks down what to expect from the upcoming Remco All-Stars revival line. He also drops several names that will appear across PowerTown properties, and also discusses the upcoming Matt Cardona and Brian Myers exclusive Ultras figures. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

As WWE introduces two new championship designs, Dan Turnquist of Turnquist Custom Fig Belts joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the new World Heavyweight Championship and Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Turnquist shares his plans for future custom action figure championships, such as the House of Black's custom AEW Trios Titles, a custom CM Punk Championship and others. Turnquist reveals which championship is the most requested, what spikes demand for custom figure belts, what other custom figure items he'd like to get into, what he's collecting and much more. Join Turnquist Custom Fig Belts' Discord channel to be a part of one of the best figure collecting communities out there. Also follow Turnquist on Twitter and Instagram. Hit this link for pricing. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

The AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Fan Fest brought new reveals, lots of Danhausen and Hook, lineups into 2025, a Ring of Honor tease and much more. Plus, Target drops several pre-orders including WWE Legends 20 and an Ultimate Edition of The Rock. PowerTown goes major with Matt Cardona and Brian Myers prototype reveals. And there's a WCW Nitro stage coming ... just not from Mattel. Follow ⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Nearly halfway through 2023, Justin breaks down the best WWE and AEW action figures of 2023 so far with Travis Moody from A Toy Kinda Mood. Justin and Travis share their favorite Ultimate Edition, Elite and AEW figures of the year and reveal the figures they're most looking forward to getting in the back half of the year. Follow ⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

After a post-Nitro Stage hangover, the Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with a recap of the sad end of the WCW Nitro Stage crowdfunder and the latest wrestling news headlines, including the delay of a much-anticipated Ultimate Edition wave, the arrival of a Walmart exclusive AEW figure, a big retail sale and the latest from PowerTown. Follow ⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Steve Ozer, Mattel WWE Manager of Global Brand Marketing, discusses the final days of the WCW Nitro stage crowdfund, the rarity of special release Ultimate Edition figures, how future lineups of the upcoming Monday Night Wars line will be treated, the return of the Defining Moments line, the future of Ringside exclusives, the possibility of battle damage and before and after head sculpts, and much more. Follow WrestlingFigureNews.com. Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Zombie Sailor Toys' Heels and Faces line is getting into the modern day figure scale with Jeff Jarrett and Brian Pillman headlining wave one. Exciting possibilities await as this line fills gaps in collections. Plus, new photos of the upcoming CM Punk vs. MJF AEW Blood & Guts 2-pack were released this week. Jazwares is filling a much-needed niche in the wrestling figure marketplace with this series that Mattel cannot. What's happened with the WCW Monday Nitro entrance crowdfund since the inclusion of Scott Steiner into the base offering? Not a lot in the last week. Still, there's time for the project to get funded. The show closes with a look at what's in stores now and a mail call segment shouting out a couple of makers: Riotzoo and PWR Lucha. Check out WrestlingFigureNews.com for all of the latest wrestling action figure news.

Breaking news! Mattel has added the Ultimate Edition Scott Steiner action figure to the WCW Monday Nitro Stage crowdfunding project's base offering of the stage and an Ultimate Edition Rey Mysterio figure. Mattel also reshuffled the unlockable tiers. Is Big Poppa Pump enough to get the project funded?

In WrestlingFigureNews.com's first podcast, we discuss the future of the Mattel WCW Monday Night stage crowdfunding project and what's next after the early bird Ultimate Edition Hulk Hogan figure didn't get backed. Plus, we recap the WrestleMania weekend reveals, including new WWE Ultimate Edition, Elite and Legends figures.