Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this episode we celebrate the greatest time of year, Christmas!!! Sadly, we are one man down as Bradley trains to represent his country in futsal. We announce our Annual Member of the Year, Legend of the Year and Members Merch Perch of 2020. Community News: The boys discuss their favourite childhood gift they received on Christmas Day. Mattel, announce some upcoming Ultimate Editions that look incredible, Kayfabe heroes has an upcoming reveal and Heels and Face continue to go from strength to strength with some cracking prototype reveals. Merch Perch:Some rookie card goodness, Mattel Coliseum gold and Ghostbusters memorabilia were all part of this week's merch perch. What's Online: Christmas inspired pieces were chosen for this week's segment. Fig Preview & Review: WWE Jakks Classic Superstars are under the spotlight and the boys are on to series five and what a series it is! Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there! Social Media: Facebook @Wrestlingwithfigspodcast Instagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this episode we look at all the amazing recent reveals showcased around the world that's sure going to have a huge effect of collector's hip pockets Down Under. Community News: Mattel, Junk Shop Dog, Heels and Faces were all topics of discussion with their amazing recent reveals. Our good buddy Shawn NG also provided us an update on his upcoming KWK Kayfabe Heroes toy line. Merch Perch: The 2022 SDCC Exclusive was finally added to the collection of James, while both Chris and Brad added an abundance of pieces to their growing collections. What's Online: Mattel prototypes, Socceroos memorabilia, animation cels and Vintage were on display. Fig Preview & Review: WWE Jakks Classic Superstars are under the spotlight and the boys are on to series four and what a series it is! Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this episode the 1980's classic inspired SDCC 2022 Exclusive ‘No Holds Barred' figures are finally landing Down Under! Amazing piece with phenomenal box art, Mattel knocked this one out of the park. Community News: Took a deep dive into Mattel and Jazwares upcoming releases, Heels and Faces series 2 are now live and another prototype has been revealed, Australia's very own Junk Shop Dog continue to kick goals and Hasbro are back on the scene with a cracking Sgt Slaughter figure. Merch Perch: Was in abundance with two of the lads, whilst James is on a little hiatus. What's Online: Vintage cards, t-shirts, figures, and VHS were on display. Fig Preview & Review: WWE Jakks Classic Superstars are under the spotlight and the boys are on to series three and what a series it is! Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this episode the Fiend, Bray Wyatt is back baby!!!!!! One of the most toyetic characters the WWE has ever produced. Community News: Heels and Faces reveal the Dan Hausen production figure and series two of the line is almost ready for pre-order. FOCO with another legendary WWE bobble head announcement and Mattel continuing to produce some goodness. Merch Perch: Our newest recruit Bradly has had a decent haul of WWE Mattel's; Chris continues growing his AFL footy card collection and James with the Shaq Attack! What's Online: Some legendary modern and vintage pieces have been discovered in the wild. Fig Preview & Review: WWE Jakks Classic Superstars are under the spotlight and the boys are on to series two. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this episode and in true NWO style, we welcomed a third member to the Wrestling with Figs podcast team! Download this great episode to find out who completes the trio. Community News: Our good friend in the US, the Bushman has done it again securing another vintage wrestling figure prototype! Heels and Faces reveal a NYCC exclusive, and Mattel announce some new upcoming releases Merch Perch: WWF Hasbro flip cards are back baby, New Generation ring are a plenty, Ultimate Editions keep on producing and some of our members have jagged some are vintage gold Fig Preview & Review: WWE Jakks Classic Superstars are under the spotlight and the boys start with series one. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. Australia Post have been busy little bee's delivering a tonne of New Generation rings to collectors right across the Nation. Community News: Chris gives an in-depth review of his WWE Mattel New Generation Ring, another Hasbro prototype has been discovered in the wild and the Western Australian Big Man, Luc Longley is making an appearance. Merch Perch: The boys share their most recent pick-ups with one of their items having a long break in beautiful Chicago! Fig Preview & Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playmates series 4 were highlighted and it's the longest list in toy history. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. Happy belated birthday to the ‘IMMORTAL' Hulk Hogan, 69 years young and what an impact this guy has had on wrestling fans world-wide. Community News: Chris, James and the community paid tribute to Hulk Hogan reflecting on some of his classic moments throughout his career. The boys chose their top 3 pieces of Hogan merchandise, community members shared their favourite pieces and two of our members personal collections were highlighted. In figure news, the Mattel New Generation Arena is starting to ship out, Power Town are seriously turning heads, series one of the Heels and Faces line are also arriving and have also shared some exciting announcements. Merch Perch: After a stressful wait James special pieces landed, and Chris is still smashing out his Mattel and trading card collection. What's Online: LJN, Turtles, prototypes and autographed pieces were the topics of discussion. Fig Preview & Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playmates series three were highlighted and it's a very long list. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgia_down_underTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. The boys had a post SDCC hangover as they reminisce on some of the greatest reveals going into production in 2022/23. Sadly, we also bid farewell (not goodbye) to our major sponsors Go Figure Collectables. These last couple of years have been tough thanks to Covid so their focus needs to shift on scraping back the profits lost due to the pandemic and multiple lockdowns, we wish Jeff and the team all the very best. Community News: Chris and James reflect on SDCC announcements from the likes of Mattel and Neca. Heels and Faces make another announcement and highlight one very impressive prototype. Looks like AEW won't be sending product Down Under any time soon due to the demand in the USA which absolutely sucks!!!! Merch Perch: Chris wins big in an AFL card raffle and James grows his vintage Topps card collection as he continues to wait for something special. What's Online: WWF Hasbro flip cards, signed POP vinyls and Ric Flair rookie cards were topics of discussion. Fig Preview & Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles old school Playmates are rocking with series two discussed in finer detail. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's SDCC time 2022 and Oh Boy what a Comic-Con it was! In this week's episode, the boys take a deep dive into this year's amazing reveals and announcements. It's guaranteed that collectors from all over the world will have their wallets hurting over the next 12 months. Community News: Bravo to Mattel, they absolutely knocked their SDCC reveals out of the park and were head and shoulders above the rest. Neca were also impressive, Get Big Shots also have some amazing products in stall and Heels and Faces are landing and the results are very impressive. Merch Perch: What's old is new again with Hasbro flip cards making a comeback! Ultimate Edition figures are here to stay and vintage NBA rookie cards were a huge discussion point. What's Online: Iconic pieces of sports entertainment history were on the agenda along with one of the Hit Man's worst graded trading cards. Preview & Review: A new toy line has been chosen and the boys had fun discussing series two of one of the most nostalgic toy lines ever created. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. What a time to be a collector, more specifically a wrestling figure collector! So much great product being created by so many quality companies you would be forgiven for spending all your money on wrestling figures in 2022. Community News: Covered the latest WWF Hasbro prototype video released by Toy Archive, a little bit of controversy in the collecting world, SDCC 2022 is back bigger than ever, Junk Shop Dog continues to go from strength to strength and World Series Wrestling was a massive success Down Under. Merch Perch: James has decided to collect every rookie card of an NBA legend and added another preproduction piece to his growing WWF Hasbro collection. Chris's Mattel obsession looks the goods with some cool pieces added. What's Online: Had some more historic ticket stubs to nostalgic memorabilia. Fig Preview & Review: A new toy line has been chosen and the boys had fun discussing series one of one of the most nostalgic toy lines ever created. Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. After the worst bout of Man Flu known to humankind, the boys are back discussing plastic crack! Community News: Talk of the town was the reveal of a WWF Hasbro unreleased series nine Brutus Beefcake prototype, such a classic piece of Hasbro history. Jazwares, Mattel, Heels and Faces & much more was discussed. Merch Perch: James had a HUGE week revealing some rare prototype pieces whilst Chris continued to add to his sports card and Elite collection. What's Online: Had some absolute crackers, from life size Lego to main event ticket stubs, to vintage toys and high-end collectables. Fig Preview & Review: Series 13 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who was the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's our 12-month anniversary, happy birthday to us!!!!! Who knew a couple of Aussie lads could talk about figs and sports cards for one whole year! A cool episode as Chris and James reflects on the past 12 months of the podcast. Community News: Mattel, Jazwares, Heels and Faces & Junk Shop Dog all dropping some heat with new announcements and reveals. The unreleased RVD Mattel elite surfaces and could be up for grabs and the boys get behind the Hobby Hangout Sydney event showcasing some of the best pieces of sports cards and pop culture memorabilia. Merch Perch: Had a focus on memorable purchases over the past year by the boys and the community. Chris also snuck in a few heavy hitting AFL Sports Cards to add to the personal collection. What's Online: Anybody want cake? some amazing pop culture themed birthday cakes were found to go along with this episode's theme. Fig Preview & Review: Series 12 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who was the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. As always things are a moving and a shaking in the collecting world Down Under! Community News: Highlighted some upcoming and new releases from FOCO, Super 7, Heels and Faces and the TMNT Neca lines. The boys get behind the Hobby Hangout Sydney event showcasing some of the best pieces of sports cards and pop culture memorabilia. Merch Perch: Chris's AFL Sports Cards collection continues to grow along with his WWE Mattel elites. James added a long-awaited WWF Hasbro test shot prototype to the collection. What's Online: Trading cards was all the rage in this week's Merch Perch discussion. Fig Preview & Review: Series 11 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who was the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community asked, and the lads answered, cracking questions once again! A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. This week the boys highlight some of the talent and amazing product coming out from the land down under!!!!! Community News: Junk Shop Dog, John Lucas Reyes and Sam Evans Art are a huge talking point as these Aussie battlers continue to make an impact on the world collecting stage. Heels and Faces series one has landed, Mattel release some top picks, Chella Toys release the Animal within, and The Hobby Hangout is back for 2022. Merch Perch: Collections continue to grow with the addition of some very special pieces. What's Online: Gaming, prototypes and errors were all on display Fig Preview & Review: Series 10 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who was the boys pick from this series? Q and A: Took a trip down memory as the debate over the best WWE Championship belt took place. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. COVID had struck the Thomas household, however James pushed through along with his mate Chris from the West to discuss all things collecting Down Under! Community News: Junk Shop Dog are back with some front-page news as their series 2-line flies of the shelves! Bad News Brown or Allen joins the Heels and Faces family, WWE Prizm continue to body slam their way through the card community, Mattel release some more bangers and a replica life size WWF Hasbro belt has been created! Merch Perch: Chris found himself squeezing into an array of WWE licensed T-shirts and James had a Wrestlemania program slabbed by the guys over at CGC. What's Online: Showcased a Mattel prototype of a top 3 worst figure created of all time (in James's opinion anyway) and Chris went all local finding some local WA finds. Fig Preview & Review: Series 9 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, and the boys share a story on how they were both burnt from this series. Who was the boys pick from this series? Q and A: Was the Go Figure Collectables monthly give away, which question took home the prize? A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's been a HUGE week in the collecting world as some of the big and not so big brands revealed some of their upcoming releases! Wrestlemania is over for another year, what were the boy's thoughts on the event? Community News: What a week of reveals, collectors around the world will have lighter wallets as Mattel revealed some cracking pieces, Neca's announcement of the TMNT cartoon Turtle Van, Chalk Line had a mention, the new WWE Prizm cards are turning heads and the discontinued Chief Jay Strongbow is blowing up in value. Merch Perch: Highlighted the Get Big Shots Exclusive Hulk Hogan wrestling buddy and finally wave one of the Mattel Retro lines have landed Down Under. What's Online: Was a mixed bag with some rare and quality pieces Fig Preview & Review: Series 8 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who were the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's Wrestlemania week!!!! As the anticipation to Wrestlemania 38 builds, the boys discuss their favourite Mania moments over the past three decades. Community News: Reveals, reveals and more reveals! We need deeper pockets as so much goodness is coming to the collector market from all the heavy hitters, Mattel, Neca, Chella and more! of Chella Toys, AEW and Mattel. Merch Perch: Sadly, Chris is still waiting for his large loot from Ringside, where oh where could it be? James made an adult purchase and snuck a couple of high-end collectables in there for this week's Merch Perch. What's Online: Was a cracker with some significant pieces of sporting history on display. Fig Preview & Review: Series 7 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who were the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. A very sad week with the tragic passing of Scott Hall, James and Chris share their most memorable moments from the Bad Guy's career and paid homage to the legacy he left behind in the world of sports entertainment. Community News: As always so much going on in the world of collecting with the announcement of some upcoming reveals from the likes of Chella Toys, AEW and Mattel. Merch Perch: WWF Hasbro concept sketches, TMNT original animation cels and a bunch of old school PSA graded cards are a key point of discussion. What's Online: What was old is now new with prices skyrocketing with vintage collectables. Fig Preview & Review: Series 6 of the WWE Mattel Legends line is discussed, who were the boys pick from this series? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. The lads kick things off with a review of the NBA All-Star weekend! Our main man Patty Mills just getting nudged out of the 3-point competition finals. In figure news it's been another week of announcements and reveals. Community News: Once again the Heels and Faces line was a key discussion point with some recent big announcements and MOC reveal. New kids on the block Power Town, launch their Kickstarter project, Chella Toys continue to grow their army of signings and one of our absolute favourites Neca, reveal some of their upcoming 1989 TMNT cartoon releases. Merch Perch: More vintage vehicle madness was added to James personal collection and Chris's long-awaited haul finally arrived from overseas! What's Online: Had a key focus on the boy's all-time favourite toy line Fig Preview & Review: Series 5 of the WWE Mattel Legends line was discussed and what a small but cracking set it is! Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's been a huge week in the sports and collecting arena! The countdown to Wrestlemania is officially on, a huge win for the LA Rams in the Superbowl, some major trades involving Aussie lads in the NBA and Mattel revealing some heavy hitters in their upcoming reveals. Community News: James and Chris discuss Mattel with their most recent reveals that will sure hurt the collecting community's wallets. Heels and Faces progress further with the upcoming release of series 1 and highlighted is Australia's very own artist, Sam Evans. Merch Perch: Has a little bit of Macho King madness with James adding a special piece to his personal collection. Chris has a bunch of stuff flying around the air waiting to be delivered to his front door. What's Online: Is an interesting one, let's just say there are some ambitious sellers around the globe. Fig Preview & Review: Series four of the WWE Mattel Legends line was discussed and critiqued, who was the boys favourite? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs PodcastWebsite www.wrestlingwithfigs.com

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. It's Rumble Season, the boy's favourite PPV of all time! What was their thoughts on the rumble? Community News: Go Figure have beaten the rest of the world and secured the WWE Mattel Royal Rumble elite series. A little Down Under magic went down in Orlando, the return of the Mattel Retro's was a raging success, Chella Toys continue to go from strength to strength and UFC Bigshots launch their series two range! Merch Perch: What are the most nostalgic vehicles from your childhood? James added some amazing Hot Wheels vehicles to his personal collection and Chris, well tune in to hear what he managed to grab! What's Online: Was a combination of Royal Rumble and Lego theme with some amazing pieces up for grabs. Fig Preview & Review: Series three of the WWE Mattel Legends line was discussed and critiqued, who was the boys favourite? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In Episode 16 the boys are back and are ready to go head-to-head with 2022! It's Royal Rumble season and the fellas discuss their favourite and not so favourite Royal Rumble moments. Community News: There's so much coming out of the land down under with Tyson Beck's new Patty Mills drops, Ljn customiser Zaash Maan launching his new website and the greatest He-Man exhibition ever created proudly on display in the city of Melbourne. Heels and Faces continue to go from strength to strength, Mattel Australia continue to mind screw us with their distribution problems and Chella Toys have another reveal that gives you those nostalgic feels. Is it a work or is it real, the $3.5 Million Dollar Pokémon scam that's made worldwide headlines! Jakks Classic Superstars are they the next big thing? Check out WWE Jakks Classic Superstars Facebook group, Australian made and community proud. Merch Perch: Chris had some amazing additions during the festive season including the controversial Scottie Pippen autobiography and James 3-year search for a particular WWF Hasbro item has finally come to an end! What's Online: Went down the preproduction route, highlighting some wrestling and TMNT pieces on offer. As it's Royal Rumble time, it would be rude not to discuss some Royal Rumble memorabilia. Fig Preview & Review: Series two of the WWE Mattel Legends line was discussed and critiqued, who was the boys favourite? Q and A: The community brought the heat with some hard-hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast YouTube @Wrestling with Figs Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. Merry Christmas, Episode 15 has a festive feel celebrating the best time of year! The greatest Christmas movies were discussed and voted with Home Alone and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation taking out the title. Episode 15 was highly interactive with several special guests from the collecting community Down Under joining us live on the podcast for a chat. Community News: Covered the latest announcements from Mattel, Heels and Faces, Junk Shop Dog and Chella Toys making 2022 an exciting year ahead for all collectors. Jeff from Go Figure Collectables joined the show and proved that he is still the Godfather of Australian pop culture. Adam from Junk Shop Dog also joined the show to discuss their 2022 sofubi releases. Merch Perch: James has finished the year on a WWF Hasbro prototype high after adding another piece of history to his personal collection. Chris is edging closer to completing his MOTU Wrestling line with some recent additions. Member's purchase of the year was crowned for 2021 and let's just say the decision was unanimous. What's Online: Chris got a little raunchy with his choice of festive attire and James rediscovered more of his childhood with some cracking G.I. Joe finds. Michael from Culture Shock Collectables joined us live on the pod to share what TMNT collectables he has up his sleeve ready for the new year. Q and A: Was a double header with the top two questions taking out first and second prize. Can I have Your Attention Please: Our 2021 Member of the year was announced as well as our inaugural Legend of the Year Award. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast Youtube @Wrestling with Figs PodcastWebsite: www.wrestlingwithfigs.com

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On this episode we Introduce you to Australia's #1 sports and trading card provider, Cherry Collectables. James and Chris catch up with Cherry's marketing and social media manager Charles Oxley who has been a collector since the 1989 Batman blockbuster! The boys talk about how the Cherry name came about and the story behind the growth of the business. They also discuss the current state of the card market, what the future holds, NFT's and the infamous story of the binder that was left behind. So much nostalgia in one interview! Support our Major Sponsor: Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!Social Media:Facebook @WrestlingwithfigspodcastInstagram @wrestlingwithfigspod, @nostalgiadownunderTwitter @WithFigsPodcast Youtube @Wrestling with Figs PodcastWebsite: www.wrestlingwithfigs.com

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 14, Australia has a new World Unified Lightweight Champion thanks to the gallant efforts of George ‘Ferocious' Kambosos! Chris is on the home stretch to school holidays and James' week was an absolute massive one! Community News: The boys and the collecting community Down Under are sending strength Go Figure Collectables way as they continue to deal with distribution issues with the big corporates. Figure news covered Super7's Ultimate Series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles party wagon, Heels and faces King Kong Bundy and Danhausen painted prototypes, Mattel's latest reveals and Chella Toys latest collaboration with FC Toys! Merch Perch: James had a HUGE week with the expansion of his WWF Hasbro pre-production collection and Chris added some cracking elite legends to his ever-growing display. What's Online: Had a very strong Hulk Hogan theme and Chris rediscovered the most Aussie board game ever created. Fig Preview and Review: A new toy line is now upon us, and the fellas don't hold back. Q and A: Is the Go Figure Collectables monthly give away where one lucky member got to take home a cracking WWE Mattel Elite figure. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 13, It's a close one between Chris and James' NBA fantasy teams, who do you reckon come out on top? We are inundated with some high-end Hulk Hogan collectables and are blown away by the artistic talents of Australia's very own Zaash Mann with his Ultimate Hulk Hogan LJN custom line. Community News: Highlighted upcoming releases from Neca's TMNT cartoon line, Heels and Faces showcased the wax prototype of Bruiser Brody, the Dynamic duo from Junk Shop Dog have another superstar added to their sofubi line and Jazwares continue to please with their AEW toy line up! Another WWF Hasbro prototype cracks another record-breaking sale and a little piece of Just Toys BendEms history also sells for big dollars! Merch Perch: James added another WWE Mattel Legends to the collection and revealed that he has a big reveal coming very soon that will complete his WWF Hasbro prototype collection. Chris fought hard with the innocent staff at his local Target and snagged himself a collector's edition Warlord. Thankfully no one was hurt. What's Online: Had those nostalgic, pop culture feels about it with some iconic pieces available from all over the world in many different genres. Fig Preview and Review: The boys created their dream WWF Hasbro series 12 black card series and what their specific moulds would be. In their opinion they nailed it, but you be the judge. Q and A: Had the lads thinking of the future and what the world of collectables will look like. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 12, It's Giddey Up alright as the boy's praise Aussie teenage sensation, Josh Giddey with his stella performance in his NBA breakout rookie season! It's Melbourne Cup time Down Under with one of Chris's kids backing a winner and James is now allowed to go fig hunting since receiving the jabby jab! Community News: Was huge with the 2021 Ringside Fest reveals highlighting some cracking upcoming Mattel releases. Heels and Faces have some new announcements along with new renderings and Australia and New Zealand's very own Junk Shop Dog stealing the show with prototype images of some heavy hitters in their Sofubi inspired toy line. We discuss Pinani taking over the WWE trading card license whilst our MAJOR sponsors Go Figure Collectables finally reopen their doors after many months of being in lockdown!!!! Merch Perch: Whoooo, is what Chris said after buying back his Ultimate Edition Ric Flair, James's aka Mr consistency continues to add vintage PSA graded NBA rookie cards to his collection whilst also growing his Michael Jordan POP Vinyl collection. What's Online: Was an absolute cracker with old school VHS tapes hitting eBay markets and giving us those nostalgic feels and yet another piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia breaking record sales! Fig Preview and Review: We're up to the final series, the green card series, who was the boys favourite? Meet and Greet: Another strong line up with BIG names lucky enough to meet our members Down Under. Q and A: Had the boys in deep thought as they were challenged with the communities hard hitting questions. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 11, The boys are pumped for the start of the 2021/22 NBA season! Chris is very relaxed after spending some R&R on beautiful Rottnest Island whilst James is waiting on his second jab to be able to enjoy the simple thrills of fig hunting once again! Community News: Highlighted Sideshow Collectibles Hulk Hogan and Macho Man 1:4 scale statues, Zombie Sailor's revealed some more prototypes from the Heels and Faces line, the World's greatest Ljn customiser Zaash Mann shares his series two figure releases, another WWF Hasbro prototype has sold for a huge amount of cash and there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film ‘The Next Chapter' coming in 2023. Merch Perch: James has added some iconic Michael Jordan trading cards and a WWE Mattel Legend to his personal collection, whilst Chris takes care of the collecting community by importing a bunch of newly released WWE Mattel legends. What's Online: Had a strong Lego theme and the boys were blown away with the most expensive Michael Jordan collectable ever sold. Fig Preview and Review: Highlighted series ten of the WWF Hasbro line. Meet and Greet: Had the strongest line up we have ever had with one of them being the Terminator aka Arnold Schwarzenegger! Q and A: Was Go Figure's monthly give away with the listener with the best question walking away with a Mattel Elite figure. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 10, Proud Aussie Alex Volkanovski remains the UFC Featherweight World Champion, the Bunnies take on the mighty Panthers in the NRL Grand Final, whilst Melbourne Demons take out the AFL title! Community News touched on the pods latest Bash Down Under summer merch, sensational UFC wrestling buddies are launched by Big Shots, MOC images are revealed of Mattel's Royal Rumble elite figures, another WWF Hasbro hand painted prototype surfaces, this time it's a series two green tux Million Dollar Man and Neca continue to give us those nostalgic feels with their upcoming release of 80's TV sensation Alf. James continues to add to his growing rookie card collection snagging himself a 1985 Topps Hulk Hogan, whilst Chris catches up on some recent Mattel elite releases. What's Online highlighted CGC graded magazines from WWF, Sports Illustrated and SLAM. Fig Preview and Review kicked off with a little controversy as the fellas discuss series 9 of the WWF Hasbro toy line. The late, great Animal and Hawk of Legion of Doom were featured in this week's segment of Meet and Greet. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 9, its footy finals fever with the NRL and AFL both at preliminary and grand final stages. Will James' beloved Many Sea Eagles make it through to the NRL's big dance and will Chris' Dockers ever get another crack at the AFL title? Community News had the boys fired up as they discuss the Down Under distribution chaos from retail juggernaut Mattel with their WWE range! AEW and Jazwares continue to kick some serious goals announcing the signing of the late great Owen Hart. Neca and Super 7 continue to do brilliant things in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles market. The pod's Summer Merch is warming up thanks to world renowned designer John Lucas Reyes and has another WWF Hasbro Rhythm and Blues Greg Valentine prototype resurfaced? Chris lands himself a Legends Brutus Beefcake whilst James had a quiet week only picking up an NBA legends rookie card in Merch Perch. What's Online highlighted a diverse range of classic collectables that continue to rise in value. In Fig Preview and Review the boys discuss one of, if not the greatest WWF Hasbro set of the line, series 8. The band KISS was lucky enough to meet one of our members as did Kevin Eastman in this week's Meet and Greet. A stacked show highlighting all the shenanigans going down in the collecting world Down Under! Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 8, the boys discuss the enormous amount happening in the world of collecting. It kicked off with our great mate Adam from World Wrestling Straya joining the lads in Community News to talk about the All-Elite Wrestling upcoming figures. This then spilt over into recent news from Mattel, Playmates, Neca, and Hasbro's Ghostbusters plasma series revealing the cracking Ecto-1 iconic vehicle. We also announce a merchandise collaboration with John Lucas Reyes or Aussie John as we like to call him. James' WWF Ljn Managers collection has grown after adding two more to the collection, whilst Chris was one of the lucky ones snagging himself a box 2021 AFL Select Optimum's in this weeks Merch Perch. What's Online highlighted a 1987/88 signed L.A Lakers playoff ticket by the great one Magic Johnson, series 7 of the WWF Hasbro line was discussed in Fig Preview and Review, we highlighted some amazing customizers Down Under doing some phenomenal work and more global superstars were lucky enough to have met some of our community members in this week's Meet and Greet. Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 7 the collecting community did it! Collectors Worldwide came together and made the WWE Mattel New Generation Arena a reality! Not only this, Ultimate Edition Macho Man, Doink and Diesel were also unlocked as well as the ring skirts. In Community News, the boys discuss the arena as well as King Kong Bundy joining the #HeelsandFaces family, Junk Shop Dog adds Japanese legend Genichiro Tenryu to the series two family and Australian sports card designer Tyson Beck announces more Patty Mills cards to be released. Chris discovered he spent $600 in Merch Perch and couldn't even remember what it was, whilst James added some #cracking Enjoi WWE licensed skateboard decks to his personal collection. What's Online highlighted some unbelievable Kobe Bryant PSA goodness! We're up to series 6 of the WWF Hasbro line in Fig Preview and Review. More superstars have bumped into Australian and New Zealander fans in Meet and Greet & one lucky member has taken home a series 85 Liv Morgan thanks to the shows sponsor Go Figure Collectables in this week's Q and A.Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 6 the boys have Post Olympic Blues as they discuss their favourite moments of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Our Nations beloved BOOMERS finally take home an Olympic medal creating sporting history and James sheds a tear as this is one of the proudest moments to be an Australian basketball fan! Community News is jam packed with Mattel, Jazwares, Junk Shop Dog updates and Australia's own trading card designer Tyson Beck gets a mention. The BIG man from the West Chris brings home a pair of Tweety and Sylvester Space Jam shoes in this week's Merch Perch. James finds some cracking TMNT pieces in What's Online. Series 5 of the WWF Hasbro line is discussed in Fig Preview and Review. Which superstars have our members bumped into in Meet and Greet and the hard-hitting questions are answered in this week's Q and A.Support our Major Sponsor:Go Figure Collectables https://www.gofigurecollectables.com.au Use code FDU5 to receive 5% off store wide!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 5 it's Comic-Con time and the boys discuss all the cracking reveals from Mattel, Neca and Zombie Sailor Toys. Has Go Figure Collectables won the distribution battle with Mattel? Milwaukee Bucks take out the NBA Championship and guess who's starting an LJN managers collection! All this and so much more. If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 4 James shares one of his all-time greatest pick-ups in Merch Perch, Go Figure Collectables comes through with some Mattel Elite goodness, Sid Justice is flying off the shelves and Chris's Fremantle Dockers finally sit in the top 8. Tune in to hear all about this and much more!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 3 All great things come to those who wait, and the boys have been waiting a long time for a Dino Bravo figure. Did they manage to grab one? Tune into find out as they discuss in this week's merch perch. If you dig the podcast we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review whereever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. On Episode 2 The boys discuss the MAJOR sponsor of the podcast, what sports cards or action figures have they found online, who is their favourite series 1 WWF Hasbro wrestling figure and much more!If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us, get our name out there!

Thanks for checking out the Wrestling with Figs Podcast. In this pilot episode get to know the boys from Oz, Chris, and James as they take a deep dive into the world of action figure, sports cards, memorabilia, and pop culture collecting. If you dig the podcast, we'd love it if you could share it with your friends and leave a review wherever you love to listen to podcasts it helps us get our name out there!