Podcasts about Mattel

While there are some cool cool news items to talk too, there's also a certain Celebration taking place in Japan right now... As such we bring on a Star Wars expert Nick G who takes us through all latest Black Series and TVC goodness. Closer to home, we recap our local (and the best) Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair with it's April 2025 edition. Huge thanks as always to Brett and Sarah for their amazing work! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's business as usual for the toy companies. They're pushing products that they started developing over 6 months ago. However, what are these going to cost? New Joes hit today and at the largest seller of toys in America, Entertainment Earth, they are $6 more than MSRP. The Vintage Collection Star Wars figures were already too high. What's the new Carson Teva going to run fans of Paul Sun-Hyung Lee when it hits the pegs? Master's prices have gone up pretty regularly over the last few years. Origins started less than five years ago at $15.99. The newest wave is $21.99. Transformers have been somewhat stable, but who knows what the leaked list of 2026 figures will cost when finally in hand.

Brand reinvention is about so much more than products! Sharon Price John is the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, but she's also a storyteller, an innovator, and an empathetic leader who knows how to build real connection.Sharon's journey spans Barbie, Mattel, Hasbro, and now Build-A-Bear — but what ties it all together is how she leads: with purpose, clarity, and compassion.In this conversation, we covered:

Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and completely blown away by this week's conversation with the incredible Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa! Named one of TIME magazine's 2021 Next Generational Leaders and a Maclean's Power 50 honoree, Dr. Oriuwa is nothing short of extraordinary. From being featured in major media outlets like CBC's The National and TODAY to having a Barbie doll crafted in her image as part of Mattel's #ThankYouHeroes campaign, her accomplishments speak volumes.In this episode, Dr. Oriuwa shares her deeply personal journey—from being the only Black medical student in her class of 240, facing doubt and prejudice, to rising above and soaring above the haters. She delves into the systemic barriers that keep so many out of healthcare and reveals how we can empower future generations of skilled Black health care providers.We also dive into topics that matter, including her memoir - Unlike the Rest, a moving true story about her journey to becoming a doctor.  We touch on the balance of rest, resistance, and resilience, navigating privilege, and finding peace while staying intentional about creating impactful change. This conversation is not just for aspiring physicians—it's for anyone ready to embrace their calling and build a legacy.Trust us, you don't want to miss this empowering and uplifting discussion. Share it with a friend, and tune in to hear how Dr. Oriuwa is rewriting the narrative for Black professionals in healthcare. It's a game-changer!

This week I am diving into the disastrous release of Disney's Snow White, the effect tariffs will have on doll/toy collectors across the US,  new releases from Mattel amid the controversial lay offs at the company and so much more! ✨⭐️✨ The Iconic Dollcast will be OFF next week and returning on the 27th with a BRAND NEW EPISODE! Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@britneyspearscustomdolls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iconicdollcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Special thanks to @supsupnathan on instagram for the awesome podcast art!**Theme song used from Facebook Sound CollectionHave a doll line that you think you could talk hours about?! Reach out to me at iconicdollcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on this podcast!

With one breathing exercise, she breaths in through one nostril and then out through the other. She uses a thumb or forefinger to hold one nostril closed at a time.通过一次呼吸运动，她通过一个鼻孔呼吸，然后通过另一个鼻子呼吸。 她使用拇指或食指一次闭合一个鼻孔。“It relaxes my mind. It makes my mind so full of ease. It brings you back to the present moment,” she added.她补充说：“这让我放松。这使我的想法变得如此轻松。它使您回到了现在。”To get ahead of anxiety before starting her workday, sales representative Lindsay Carlisle of Michigan does breathing exercises with her seven-year-old daughter during their drive to school. They breathe in for seven counts, hold their breath for five, and then breathe out for seven counts. They repeat this several times.为了在开始工作日之前焦虑，密歇根州的销售代表林赛·卡莱尔（Lindsay Carlisle）在开车上学期间与她的七岁女儿进行了呼吸练习。 他们呼吸了七项，呼吸五个，然后呼吸七个。 他们重复了几次。“Throughout that process, my shoulders start to drop on their own, and it really is calming,” Carlisle said.卡莱尔说：“在整个过程中，我的肩膀开始自行下降，这确实很平静。”Suze Yalof Schwartz was an overworked magazine editor when her mother-in-law taught her a three-minute meditation method.Suze Yalof Schwartz是一位过度劳累的杂志编辑，当时她的婆婆教她三分钟的冥想方法。Yalof Schwartz says it changed her life. She left her career and founded Unplug Meditation, a Santa Monica, California, company with a meditation studio, an app, and programs for corporate customers.Yalof Schwartz说这改变了她的生活。 她离开了职业生涯，并创立了插入冥想，加利福尼亚州圣塔莫尼卡的插头冥想，由冥想工作室，应用程序和企业客户的计划。“When we slow down our breath, we send a signal to our brain that everything's OK, even when it's not,” she said.她说：“当我们放慢呼吸时，我们向大脑发出信号，即使一切都没有。”Another 16-second breathing exercise is called box breathing. You breathe in for four counts, hold for four, breathe out for four counts and hold for another four. Yalof Schwartz has taught it to people in stressful jobs including firefighters, police and doctors.另一项16秒的呼吸练习称为box呼吸。 您要呼吸四项，持有四个，呼吸四个计数，然后再持续四个。 Yalof Schwartz已将其教给包括消防员，警察和医生在内的压力大事的人们。“It is the best thing that you can do at work before you have a meeting, before you send out an email that you wish you didn't send, before you have a difficult conversation, because it just calms you down, gets rid of your negative energy,” she said.她说：“这是在开会之前，在您发送希望不要发送的电子邮件之前，您可以在工作之前做的最好的事情，在您进行艰难的交谈之前，因为它只是让您平静下来，摆脱了负面能量。”Employers such as Coca-Cola, Mattel and Netflix have used Unplug Meditation to teach breathing or meditation.可口可乐，美泰和Netflix等雇主已经使用插入冥想来教授呼吸或冥想。It is not always easy for workers to find space for deep breathing exercises. For example, salespeople often work alongside their customers. Yalof Schwartz suggests doing breathing exercises when making a sale or organizing items.对于工人来说，找到深呼吸练习的空间并不总是那么容易。 例如，销售人员经常与客户一起工作。 Yalof Schwartz建议在销售或组织物品时进行呼吸练习。Carlisle, the sales representative, sets a timer on her phone telling her to breathe deeply. She also keeps a note near her computer that simply says “Breathe.”销售代表卡莱尔（Carlisle）在手机上设置了一个计时器，告诉她深呼吸。 她还在计算机附近保留一张笔记，简单地说“呼吸”。“The anxiety is always going to be there,” Carlisle said. “But at least I know I have one small tool. ... It sounds so simple and silly, but it works.”卡莱尔说：“焦虑总是会在那里。” “但是至少我知道我有一个小工具。...听起来很简单和愚蠢，但是它有效。”

This week we unplug to reconnect: Gen Z is ghosting smartphones in favor of MP3 players, flip phones, and digital cameras—because what's old is suddenly minimalist chic. Then, we meet the real gatekeepers of New York convenience stores: Bodega Cats. Plus, a woman in Pennsylvania accidentally gives away her $2.5 million lottery ticket—stuffed in a jacket donated to charity. And finally, we celebrate the man behind Barbie, Hot Wheels, and an empire of plastic dreams—Elliott Handler, founder of Mattel, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are once again missing Master Frank; but have Special Guest: Chris Canini back in the studio with the usual "Get To Know You Questions". A great insight into what Chris's passions are! Then, without missing a beat,he as brought in a fantastic assortment of Figures, to promote just how awesome the new Jada Street Fighter Toys are!! From M. Bison to Dhalsim (and many more), we annalise just what this Toyline is doing, what it may do in the future & how it compares to older versions of the same figures. Then we move over to latest scores; including more amazing gems from Jada; (courtesy of Chris again); this time in the form of Mega-Man! Another in hand assortment of toys for us all to review on the show. We continue to promote around the room, who has recently scored what, & believe me, there are some exciting items we cover!! For more on Chris Canini, be sure to check out his Instagram pages: @DarkLightCollector @DarkLightTurtleLairSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Entertainment News, LeBron James has a new Barbie doll by Mattel that looks just like him… Kenya Moore defends herself online after alleged “revenge porn” incident on Real Housewives of Atlanta aired… And, Cardi B is launching her own fashion and beauty line.Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back, and the big news of the week is tariffs. No politics talk here, just discussing how they think it will affect the collecting game with Mattel, Jazwares, and the indy toy makers. Also, ballpark food is getting out of hand. The boys take on this conversation and what their go to's are. On the same subject of food they discuss what they would chose for their Masters dinner. They do eventually get to the wrestling figure news of the week! Plus you know some weekly purchases, and WWE Wrestlemania talk! Become a Patreon at patreon.com/figcave

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A celebration of Mo's KFI On-Air Anniversary with Waymo news AND Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James becoming Mattel's first "Kenbassador" as the first pro-athlete to have a Ken doll made in his likeness - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

#godzilla #kaiju #sofubiJake is on a plane heading to Japan - but Jay still has a little over a day before he leaves; so what better time to talk sofubi and kaiju toy news? Bullmark stuns everyone with releases coming to the My First Ultraman Exhibition in Fukuoka - but other toy makers are also making waves, including X-Plus, Enka Vinyl, SwimmyDesignLab, Marusan, and more!Plus, Jay has some killer pickups - including two off the Top 10 list and a very special custom resin toy! ---YHS on Monster Island is the premier kaiju / tokusatsu / Godzilla podcast - YouTube show, covering everything throughout the giant monster landscape, from films to fandom, television to toys. The two daikaiju devotees review old monster movies, discuss weekly toy pickups, rank anything that can be ranked, and, generally, just have a grand ol' time. There's not another show like it!---FOLLOW OUR HOSTSJacob Walsh on Instagram: @jacobtherevengeJay Key on Instagram: @tokutoytownMONSTER ISLAND VISITORS CENTER FACEBOOK GROUPBe sure to go and join our Facebook Group - The Monster Island Visitors Center - at https://www.facebook.com/groups/yhsonmonsterisland.YES HAVE SOME NETWORKYHS ON MONSTER ISLAND is a proud member of the Yes Have Some Network, a premier collection of pop culture podcasts and YouTube shows tackling every franchise, from Ghostbusters to Star Wars, Godzilla to Jurassic Park. Don't forget to check out the other great shows from the Yes Have Some Network included TOY ANXIETY, live every Tuesday at 9:30pm EST at https://www.youtube.com/@YHSToyAnxiety , and the mothership, YES HAVE SOME, every Monday at https://www.youtube.com/@yhspodcast. PATREONDon't forget to join the YHS Patreon, supporting both YES HAVE SOME and TOY ANXIETY, at patreon.com/yeshavesome. For as little as $5/month, you can unlock a vault of content going back multiple years. SPONSORED BY TOKU TOY TOWNYHS on Monster Island is sponsored by Toku Toy Town, your go-to for kaiju collectibles, tokusatsu toys, and rare sofubi. Visit Toku Toy Town today at tokutoytown.com.THE GEOFFREYS TOY AWARDS SHOWYHS on Monster Island is proud to be part of the annual Geoffrey's Toy Awards, featuring the top brands and toys in the industry, including Hasbro, Mattel, NECA, Super7, Mondo, and more! YHS on Monster Island presents the KAIJU TOY/COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR and KAIJU TOYLINE OF THE YEAR awards. Check it out on the Toy Anxiety YouTube channel.KAIJU GO!YHS on Monster Island is a sponsor of the Dallas-based kaiju event, KAIJU GO! Check out details at KaijuGo.com.Special thanks to all previous guests of YHS on Monster Island, including Abigail Gardner (Yes Have Some, Toy Anxiety), Attack Peter (artist, Mondo Creative Director), Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!), John Yurcaba (IDW comic artist) and some of the top fans in the world of kaiju (Ryan Wilhelm, Andy Peters, Lou Munster, Michael Hamilton, Sweaty Vinyl) and many more!YHS on Monster Island (c) 2021-2025

#muscle #kinnikuman #greghahn #prowrestlingWelcome to Episode 84 of Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet), "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street, our action figure expert, and the Territory Wrestling Guru, Quinton Quarisma! Tune in as they join forces and tackle the world of Professional Wrestling!Today we welcome Greg Hahn of the EverySingleMUSCLE channel! We've become really big fans of Greg's channel every since Sheik found it! We're especially glad he dropped by to talk all things M.U.S.C.L.E., Kinnikuman, Kinkeshi and more! From the toy line's start in Japan to America with Mattel, these little rubber wrestlers made their way into our hearts and minds and you're gonna hear all about it today! Enjoy!Follow Every Single MUSCLE here, as well:tiktok.com/@everysinglemuscleinstagram.com/everysinglemuscleVisit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8vCheck out host Jimmy's podcast Live and In Color with Wolfie D: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-STEVE BOWTIE BRYANT'S 1993 "Unbeatables" trading card sets (LIMITED QUANTITIES!): Contact stevebowtiebryant@icloud.com-CHW, Championship Honor Wrestling, 1935 TN-12 Ashland City,TN https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61564165382800ADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2025, jamesrockstreet Productions

Get ready to relive another action-packed episode of FIGGUYS as Mike & Tom went LIVE and tore into the WWE Monday Night Wars Greatest Hits Series 2! This incredible line was stacked with legends, including:• Bret “Hitman” Hart• Ringmaster Steve Austin• Diamond Dallas Page• Ken Shamrock• And the epic Build-A-Figure: Gorilla Monsoon!The guys gave an up-close look at all the details, accessories, and that sweet wave of nostalgia only these figures can bring.Plus – Mike unboxed some brand new WWE Knuckle Crunchers and the nWo Walmart Exclusive set, which pairs up perfectly with his 1/1 custom truck piece from the nWo's RAW debut!They also broke down the latest figure news from FOCO, WWE, CollectMajor, and more — along with this week's Ringside Roundup, powered by our friends at Ringside Collectibles – your go-to for the hottest pre-orders and latest drops.Don't miss it – the energy was high, the figs were fire, and the FIGGUYS brought the heat!--------------------------------------------------------About The FigGuysMike and Tom are your go-to voices for everything Pro Wrestling Figures! Covering WWE by Mattel, AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies, and so much more, The FigGuys Podcast is your one-stop shop for interviews, news, and deep dives into the world of wrestling collectibles.

Because of the Happy Meal McDonalds is the world's largest toy distributor. Larger than Hasbro or Mattel. This is an Empire! Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is... Well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Out Of This World Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to The Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple, and I was ranting and raving about a new book I'm fascinated with and crazed about. And Stephen hit the record button and decided we were going to talk about Happy Meals instead of that. So here we are. Happy Meals, huh? Stephen Semple: Happy Meals, yeah. Dave Young: The McDonald Happy Meal. The precursor to the Playland. I've always enjoyed going through the McDonald's drive-through and ordering a happy meal, whether I had a kid in the car or not. Stephen Semple: I could see you doing that. Dave Young: And then sometimes they look and go, "Well, where's the kid?" I'm like, "Hey, mind your own business about the kid." Stephen Semple: They're in the trunk. Dave Young: There's a kid somewhere. Give me my damn toy. Stephen Semple: I was going to ask, what's your favorite part? Is it the toy? Dave Young: Absolutely. You can get a nugget, a few of them. Stephen Semple: Well, here's the crazy thing is it is the most sold meal in history. There's been like 35 billion happy meals sold. Dave Young: Is it, really? That's a lot of happy. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: And it actually makes McDonald's one of the largest toy distributors in the world. They've given away billions of toys. Dave Young: Oh, sure they did. Stephen Semple: More toys than Hasbro or Mattel. Dave Young: And just controversy like when they were giving away Beanie Baby toys. Good Lord, people were losing their minds. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: I'm trying to think of who this is. It might be our mutual friend, Gordon. Somebody in our circle tells a story about their dad driving the family through McDonald's when they were kids and everybody getting really excited because like, "I'm going to get a Happy Meal." And their dad orders one cup of coffee and just keeps going. I'm like, "Oh, man, that would suck." Stephen Semple: That would be a very unhappy car. Dave Young: So when did the Happy Meal start? Stephen Semple: There's a bit of a debate about who actually created the Happy Meal. So we're going to explore a couple of the different stories, but it was basically 1974. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. Stephen Semple: One of the stories is it was created in Guatemala by Dona Yoly and her husband who opened the first franchise in that country. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: And Dona wanted her restaurant to feel like a family restaurant. Look, she understood things had to be done the McDonald's way- Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: ... to the corporate standards because McDonald's even has a Hamburger University- Dave Young: Oh, yeah. Yeah. Stephen Semple: ... which was a brainchild of Fred Turner, and it's a training program for franchisees. We could even do a thing on Hamburger University because it was the first of its type. It was the first training program of its type for franchisees. So there's always this thing that McDonald's is trying to set where there's this goal of a consistent experience, but they also want to give franchisees some freedom because what they have found is that franchisees oft...

Kidoz Inc. (TSXV: KIDZ), the global leader in child-safe mobile advertising, just posted its strongest quarter to date—solidifying its position as the default monetization platform for digital content aimed at children under 13. With quarterly revenue hitting $10.7 million and a pre-tax profit of $2.9 million, the company not only returned to profitability but also showcased the strength of its privacy-first model in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.STRATEGIC GROWTH BACKED BY INDUSTRY GIANTSKidoz's impressive growth is underpinned by key partnerships and widespread industry adoption:Integrated into nearly 5,000 kid-focused appsReaches over 400 million monthly active users globallyTrusted by brands like Disney, LEGO, Mattel, McDonald's, and HasbroCertified partner of Apple and GoogleThe company's AI-powered contextual ad engine, which targets content—not personal behavior—is proving essential as tech platforms introduce tools to support age-appropriate experiences.THE KID SAFE REGULATORY ADVANTAGEAs lawmakers tighten the rules around data privacy—particularly for children—Kidoz stands apart. The company is fully compliant with global standards like COPPA and GDPR-K and is already aligned with forthcoming legislation like COPPA 2.0, which will mandate age-gating and data separation for under-13 audiences.“Unlike traditional ad networks, we don't collect our profile user data. Our contextual AI targeting is designed from the ground up to protect kids' privacy—and that's become our biggest competitive advantage.” — Jason Williams, CEO of Kidoz Inc.LOOKING AHEAD: PROFITABILITY, SCALE & MARKET SHAREKidoz has committed to maintaining quarterly profitability throughout 2025. With regulators enforcing stricter data use policies and major brands seeking safe ad environments, the company is capturing a growing share of a market forecast to surpass $100 billion in digital ad spend.With a clear regulatory tailwind, scalable technology, and a rapidly growing client base, Kidoz is not just adapting to change—it's defining the future of child-focused digital advertising.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are missing Frank in the studio; but have Special Guest: Chris Canini join us to help us breakdown a mountain of News & Announcements; mainly from the WonderCon Event! With a little bit of house-keeping aside, its impossible for us to ignore the recent Tariffs that is going to affect our Collecting passions. Mondo are up first with a beautiful array of Soft Vinyl items; 1/6th & 1/12th figures that has us drooling! McFarlane seem to have laid all their cards on the table; in an absolutely enormous slide-show of up-coming releases, in many different formats & sub-categories! Jada continuing to impress, not only with their awesome Street Fighter line; but their Mega-Man offers too! A heap of Marvel Legends that span across Movies, TV shows & Comicbooks too! Then rounding out, we shout out our wish-list of items we will be hunting for, at the upcoming Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair on the following weekend!! For more on Chris Canini, be sure to check out his Instagram pages: @DarkLightCollector @DarkLightTurtleLairSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's show is sponsored by: EPIC-MRA Public Opinion Research MIRS News Fulton Fish Market This week on ""A Republic, If You Can Keep It" Republicans everywhere are reassessing after stumbling in a couple of Florida special elections that should have been slam dunks, and losing a State Supreme Court election in a Wisconsin landslide A day later by a stunningly trade war launched by the worst graduate in the history of the Wharton School of Economics. There was a Standing-Room-Only crowd as Democrats headlined a Town Hall in the heart of Macomb County, an event taking full aim at MIA Congressman John James. Last week, it was the most unqualified national security team ever assembled Signaling its stunningly consistent ineptness, with the revelation that at least one of them is conducting official business on Gmail. This week, it's RFK Jr. who, by advocating quack medicine while firing actual real scientists, accelerates a growing measles outbreak that's spreading from ground ZERO in Texas. Homeland Security ineptly condemns people to an indefinite stay in an El Salvador hell hole with no proof they've done anything wrong. And the U.S. Senate race has its first major candidate. We talk with state Senator Mallory McMorrow The first announced candidate for U.S. Senator is state Senator Mallory McMorrow. She exploded into the national spotlight in 2024 after an emotional response to very public personal attacks on her by Republican state Senator Lana Theis went viral. She is an ardent supporter of policies protecting reproductive rights, empowering local communities, and making Michigan a business- and family-friendly state. McMorrow is the Senate Majority Whip, serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Prior to her election to the Senate she worked for more than a decade in product design, media and advertising with companies like Mazda, Mattel, Gawker Media, Hearst and other global brands. McMorrow hit the ground running during her first term in the Michigan Senate, winning policy changes such as ending Michigan's tampon tax, helping struggling businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and protecting certain individuals (including domestic violence survivors) by creating an address confidentiality program. She earned her bachelor's degree in industrial design from the University of Notre Dame and resides in Royal Oak with her husband, Ray, their daughter, Noa, and their rescue dog, Detroit. At 38, she is the youngest person on the list of potential Senate candidates in either party. Ann Telnaes - antelnaes.com This episode is sponsored in part by =========================== EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== ===========================

The FigGuys are back with another jam-packed episode! This week, Mike and Tom dive into Zombie Sailor Toys Heels and Faces Series 4, featuring an all-star lineup of legends and wildmen: • Ric Flair – The Nature Boy, styling and profiling like never before. • Tajiri – The Japanese Buzzsaw returns with a retro-inspired figure. • Mike Awesome – The ECW powerhouse finally makes his action figure debut. • Bad News Allen – Harlem's toughest, now immortalized in plastic. • Abdullah the Butcher – The madman from the Sudan, captured with brutal detail.This week in wrestling figure news:Zombie Sailor previewed articulation for an upcoming figure that appears to be an early-stage One Man Gang.Heels & Faces Orange Card series returns at SDCC featuring Nelson Frazier!Title Run Toys Series 1 is up for pre-order at TheAsylumWrestlingStore.com, featuring:Danny DavisWrathErnest “The Cat” MillerPaul OrndorffJuventud GuerreraWWE updates:Kamala signs a Legends dealFanatics-exclusive Dudley Boyz Pop 2-pack is available now20% off WWE sale happening at Target this weekCody & Brandi Rhodes WWE Superstars 2-pack drops April 18 via Mattel CreationsKWK announces Aja Kong's first-ever retro figure (coming 2026) and officially licensed Barry Horowitz figures (pre-orders open through May 1).Grapplers & Gimmicks reveals:Test shots of the Regium GodwinnsNew render of Gangrel by @roccosculptorPre-orders still open at HasttelToy.comFigure Collections:Last chance to pre-order red variant WSW Brian “Crush” Adams (closes 3/31)Perry Saturn joins the Wrestle-Something lineFOCO drops a limited-edition Jake “The Snake” Roberts magazine cover bobblehead – $110, only 100 made, shipping in August.Collect Major's Big Rubber Guys Series 13 is available now, featuring:Kerry Von ErichBruiser BrodyHakuTonga KidShoutout to @ExtraCooler on his officially licensed WWE collab!Congrats to Kyle Peterson on his new ECW OSFTM figure history book—featuring a foreword by Brian MyersTune in for all the action, insight, and laughs!--------------------------------------------------------About The FigGuysMike and Tom are your go-to voices for everything Pro Wrestling Figures! Covering WWE by Mattel, AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies, and so much more, The FigGuys Podcast is your one-stop shop for interviews, news, and deep dives into the world of wrestling collectibles.

Next in Media spoke with Jason Horowitz SVP US Marketing, Global Head of Media & Digital at Mattel about his long career at the brand, where his purview includes everything from Barbie and Hot Wheels.  Jason talked about how much kids media has changed over the past decade, and how the company navigates media planning, creators, and privacy rules.  Jason also talked about Mattel's unique Fast strategy, and why he's both a marketer and a media planner himself.Takeaways:Content is King

Think you know everything about Barbie? Think again. We're pulling back the pink curtain on three Mattel missteps that had parents lining up for refunds and PR teams working overtime. From pregnant Midge to “gay” Ken, these Barbie blunders had executives screaming ""Oh no!"" instead of ""Oh Barbie!""Maddie Wiener and Leah Rudick join Misha to unbox some of the weirdest Barbie products of all time Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to The Big Flop on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-flop/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show Notes: Cara Natterson moved to New York City where she worked for a drug rehabilitation center, and later moved to Baltimore, where she studied at Johns Hopkins Medical School. She eventually returned to L.A. and practiced pediatrics there. Her writing career began at the age of 31 when a co-worker asked her to read his manuscript, which inspired her to write her own book about raising kids. The Body Book Series and Less Awkward Company In 2008, Cara decided to leave clinical medicine and become a full-time writer. In 2011, after speaking at Mattel, she was signed on to write for the Body Book series from American Girl, which has since sold millions of copies. Cara then started touring the country, focusing on puberty education. During this time, she discovered that there was nothing else available for kids whose bodies, brains, feelings, and friends were changing. She launched her own business, Less Awkward, a company that created direct-to-consumer products designed for comfort and health like bras and socks. Cara has since expanded the company to focus on content across social media, podcasting, newsletter, and school curriculum. Health and Sex Education Curriculum In the past year, she has rolled out two platforms: a health and sex education curriculum for schools, which is already implemented in three states, and a membership for parents and trusted adults. Cara talks about the importance of understanding and discussing puberty in young people. She highlights the slower pace of puberty, with girls entering puberty at an average age of 8-9, and boys at an average age of 9-10. She emphasizes the importance of discussing the first signs of puberty, such as breast budding or testicular growth. She also highlights the importance of discussing the issue of first porn exposure, which is a significant concern for parents, family members, coaches, mentors, healthcare providers, and educators. She emphasizes the need to educate children about free porn, which is generally violent and aggressive, and calls for a less awkward approach to discussing this topic. By engaging in conversations about this topic, adults can help their children navigate the challenges of puberty and promote healthier lifestyles. Launching a Direct-to-Consumer Product Cara talks about the shift from a pediatrician to writer to entrepreneur. She initially went to medical school but, although she found it interesting, she also realized that she was more of a creative type. However, her background combined with her creative mind led to the drive to develop comfortable and healthy products. After a chat with a friend about bras, she was convinced that there was a need for comfortable bras for young girls. The two women partnered with a sewer who made a comfortable and healthy bra for their daughters, and later pulled together a team that developed the product over many years. They patented the product and launched the company during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was initially launched as a mask company, focusing on distribution and production channels instead of bras to supply the then current demand. Six months later they launched their bra products. She talks about the journey from design and development to launching the product and what she learned along the way. Cara's business ethos has always been to do well and to do good at the same time, and she has found this to be a recipe for success. The This Is So Awkward Podcast The conversation turns to Cara's podcast which she started with her partner, Vanessa Kroll Bennett. The podcast addresses the confusion about the length of puberty. It features background episodes and guest appearances with experts from various fields. In October 2023, they published a book called This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, which explores the changes in puberty and how to talk about them, and it includes essays by kids about their experiences with acne, first periods, and heartbreaks. The podcast has expanded along with content on Instagram and TikTok. All of this content is also available on the website LessAwkward.com. They also have a school-based health and sex education curriculum called That Health Class. Navigating Today's Cultural Complexities Cara emphasizes the importance of pediatricians in understanding and managing the changes in puberty. She explains that kids and their adults are overwhelmed by the complexity of the world and the increased access to a wide and diverse range of information. Pediatricians often lack the time or bandwidth to provide anticipatory guidance for children, an especially big issue given the mental health crisis among children. Cara mentions that pediatricians often turn to the LessAwkward website where they have trained an AI bot on their content. Pediatricians are starting to use it as a healthcare solution when they don't have the time to answer questions but their patients want to be able to anticipate what's coming. The bot is reliable, gated, and trained on good data, making it engaging and entertaining. The levity and warmth of the content make it a valuable tool for pediatricians to recommend. Factors that Contribute to Early Puberty The American Girl Body Book series launched just after a 1997 study showed that girls were entering puberty earlier. It stated that the average age has shifted from 11 to 10, and a follow-up study in 2010 found it to be between eight and nine. The reason for this change is under investigation, but it is believed to be due to a number of factors, including stress, adverse childhood experiences, and antibiotics. Stress causes cortisol surges, which can either trigger the release of hormones like LH and FSH, or cause sex hormones to surge. Adverse childhood experiences, such as witnessing trauma or drug abuse, can increase the risk of entering puberty early. Evolutionary theory suggests that the human body is meant to reproduce before life ends, and so it makes sense that the general stress response might drive earlier development. She mentions Louise Greenspan, a woman who has been researching puberty for decades, has written a book called The New Puberty which further explores this topic. The Male Side of the Story Cara's parenting podcast has a diverse audience, with nearly 20% male listenership. She shares her experiences with male listeners and the challenges they face in connecting with their children. She wrote Decoding Boys, and states, with a degree of jocularity, that there is no data on the connection between testosterone and silence, but it is common among males, especially in their tween years. She shares personal strategies to help connect with tween or teen boys, as they do want to talk and share their thoughts with trusted adults. In the book, Cara shares strategies she has used, and in this conversation, she shares a personal experience on how she encouraged her son to talk to her.  Influential Harvard Courses and Professors Cara's career highlights her interest in sociology and biological anthropology, which she combined at Harvard. She wrote a junior paper about female genital mutilation in Africa and a thesis about HIV prevention in teenagers in Boston suburbs. She had a vivid memory of her thesis advisor, Irven DeVore, who was an interesting thinker and helped her fit her thesis idea into the curriculum. Timestamps: 02:12: Transition to Entrepreneurship  05:46: Insights on Puberty and Parenting 09:20: Launching Less Awkward  15:42: Content Creation and Engagement  29:05: Raising Boys and Communication Strategies  35:15: Daily Routine and Collaboration  37:19: Impact of Social Media and Content Creation  39:14: Influence of Harvard Education  Links: Website: https://lessawkward.com/ Podcast: https://lessawkward.com/podcast-this-is-so-awkward-2/ Instagram: less.awkward TikTok: less.awkward Cara's Instagram: caranatterson Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Chris Hull who reports: “Hi. I'm Chris Hull from Harvard's fabulous class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is The Funds for American Studies. TFAs is an educational nonprofit that develops courageous leaders by providing students who otherwise wouldn't get a chance to come to DC to learn about how to make a difference. I've been honored to have worked with TFAs for more than three decades, since they've allowed me to study at Georgetown. At the same time, I did an internship in Washington, which helped transform my life as it has for so many others over the last half century that it's existed, who otherwise couldn't possibly afford to do such a thing. You can learn more about their work@tfas.org.” To learn more about their work, visit: work@tfas.org

This week is all about Teen sensation, MAXIE!

Joe just continues to kill it. Have you seen the Class of '24 pics on the socials? How much can these guys put out? I'm just glad I got a S.N.A.K.E. Armor pre-order in. I'm still in love with MMC's Perfection Series Devastator. I have never bought an MP-scale combiner aside from upscaled 4th-party sets. Will this finally be my first? Something I should love and just don't is the new Origins 4-pack. I love factions and troop builders, but these are just not jiving for me. For Star Wars, there's only grumping. Why the hell are we getting a much-wanted 21-back character in the Vintage Collection on a Deluxe card?

In today's episode Matt and Shawn are back and it's time for some toy talk! Joining the boys are Curtis Akerman & Adam McCombs! They talk the latest toy news from Mattel, Mondo, and so much more! Strap into your Battle Ram and hang on! It's gonna be a wild ride!

This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a look at a Galaxy Far, Far Away; and select the most wretched hive of scum & villainy - in order for another installment of The Team! Yes, this round is focused on the Villains from the Original Kenner Star Wars Toyline Universe. Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman and an Iconic Vehicle; are all needed to be voted on, and then locked in! Then we turn the tide, one quarter way through the year already!..... We take a look at what Movies are slated to be released at the Box Office this year! What has us excited, what are we staying clear of, and how good does the Toxic Crusaders Trailer look!! All this and more; enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on FigGuys, we cracked open the brand-new Pro Wrestling Crate from Pro Wrestling Tees! From exclusive merch to hidden gems, this box was packed with surprises, and we broke down every collectible inside.But that's not all! We also revealed the brand-new FigGuys Trading Cards and took a deep dive into the Walmart Exclusive NWO Three-Pack featuring Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall!Plus, we covered the latest in pro wrestling figures, from exciting new reveals to must-have additions for your collection. And of course, we brought you the Ringside Roundup with all the freshest updates from Ringside Collectibles!Missed it live? No worries—hit play now and catch up on all the action!----------------------About The FigGuysMike and Tom are your go-to voices for everything Pro Wrestling Figures! Covering WWE by Mattel, AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies, and so much more, The FigGuys Podcast is your one-stop shop for interviews, news, and deep dives into the world of wrestling collectibles.

An episode that's spooky and spectacular! Here's what's in store for today's episode: * Today's episode is all about the Monster High franchise! It's a perfect topic since, as autistic people, we often relate to monsters—feeling different and set apart, just like they do.* Our special guest for this episode is Tiffany Hammond from the Fidgets and Fries Instagram account! An autistic mother and advocate, her activism is deeply rooted in intersectionality and challenging mainstream perceptions of autism.* We dive into all things advocacy, from the complexities of the “autism mom” narrative to the unique challenges of navigating the advocacy space as a Black autistic person.* We discuss the realities of autistic individuals encountering law enforcement and the often terrifying challenges that come with these interactions. From misunderstandings and sensory overload to the potential for dangerous outcomes, we explore why these situations can be so distressing and what needs to change to make them safer.* Tiffany also shares her experience teaching her Black autistic children about race, highlighting the unique challenges and nuances that come with discussing identity, privilege, and discrimination with neurodivergent kids.* Additionally, Tiffany then shares her experience consulting with Mattel on Twyla Boogeyman, the first canonically autistic Monster High character. She discusses the process of ensuring authentic representation, the importance of neurodivergent voices in media, and what this milestone means for autistic fans.* From body language to stim objects, every detail was carefully considered to ensure an authentic and meaningful portrayal of autism in Twyla's character.* Finally, we explore the many forms of autism representation in media and the importance of diverse portrayals. While no single character can represent every autistic person, authentic representation can still make a powerful impact—helping even one autistic individual feel seen and understood.“We [autistic folks] tend to have an affinity for monsters because we are often misunderstood. We are often persecuted, villainized, & made out to be the bad guy because we are different. So, we often want to extend courtesy to monsters, because we say, ‘that beast surely is misunderstood. Perhaps there's good things there.'” - Matt"“That's a big problem with the world in general, because a lot of the world, especially neurotypical people, operate with sound bytes and hashtags and making things as simplistic as possible. But when you have the complex intersectionality of racism and colonialism and ableism and all this stuff contributing to make a real, massive threat, a danger to your existence, it's so much bigger than that.” - Matt“She [Twyla Boogeyman] represents one kind of representation of what autism can be. This is just an invitation for the audience to learn more, for you to see that there is disabled representation, even in animated, made-up shows.” - Tiffany Hammond Did you enjoy this episode? We explored the impact of autism representation in media, from Monster High's canonically autistic character to the power of seeing ourselves reflected in pop culture. Tune in as we dive into how these portrayals shape our identities, creativity, and connections with others. Share your thoughts in the comments and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with us and share your experiences!Show Notes:Tiffany Hammond (she/her) is the voice behind the Fidgets and Fries platform. She is an Autistic mother, advocate, and storyteller who uses her personal experiences with Autism and parenting two Autistic boys to guide others on their journey. Tiffany has a Masters in Developmental Psychology and spends her time teaching, coaching, and mentoring others in Disability Justice issues. Her activism is rooted in challenging the current perception of Autism as a lifelong burden, cultivating a community that explores the concept of Intersectionality and inspiring thought leaders through storytelling, education, and critical discourse. Tiffany was born and raised in Texas and grew up on deep dish pie and stories from her grandmother. She is a dreamer by day and a cereal killer at night. You can usually find Tiffany writing in the light of the moon or thinking about what to write in the light of the day. When she isn't writing, she is building epic pillow forts with her two sons or going on long road trips with her family.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Highhttps://www.instagram.com/fidgets.and.fries/https://bsky.app/profile/fidgetsandfries.bsky.socialSPELLRBOARD APP:Listener Julie Kazaks wanted to share that my oldest son released an app in the AppStore- a digital letterboard made for people who aren't able to reliably use their voice.He created this app originally for his brother who has autism and is non speaking.I am helping him spread the word to help give a voice - everyone deserves to be heard.If you'd like to learn more and watch a demo- please check out the website.https://www.spellrboard.comShow notes:https://www.amazon.com/Day-No-Words-Tiffany-Hammond/dp/1736949799Related Episodes:Beauty and the Beast is AutisticXMen are AutisticFollow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. 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Yes, there is news to talk too - some of it huge. Like a certain huge dragon. Huge fundraisers. Huge SDCC ecto-glow announcement. Two huge properties join forces (gotta build 'em all). One huge Shredder (bro lifts). But bigger than ALL of those, is the unexpected parcel of absolute joy sent by our favourite Canadian, the one and only Colin Betts. This has to be seen (heard?) to be believed. In spite of some truely awful postage costs, comes so many gifts filled with attention to detail, insight, humor and most importantly, love. Colin - a huge thank you!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holo Toyz, an augmented reality toy business based in County Meath, is making huge waves in the highly competitive US toy market. Owners Kate Scott and Declan Fahy join us to discuss their new partnership with Mattel and more.

Dan and Vinny sit down and discuss the DC action figure licence returning to Mattel. Your hosts discuss topics like what they think will make this line successful, swappable parts vs more accessories, needing to scale well with Marvel Legends and if the new line should feature Build a Figures or Chase Variants. Check out the episode and share your thoughts!

We've decided to give everyone BONUS episodes FROM THE VAULT!  Every other week we will release an OLDER bonus episode from our exclusive site majormarks.com.We do a DEEP DIVE into every Undertaker figure!  With the dead man headed in the Hall of Fame, we figured we would do him the honors here in BONUS form! Part 1 - all the way to the end of JakksPart 2 - Mattel and questions answered

This week, Tom and Mike hit a “Woah!” as they unboxed the brand-new WWE Superstars Two-Pack featuring Dusty and Cody Rhodes! They also cracked open the All In Will Ospreay ShopAEW Exclusive in an exciting edition of “Unbox With Us”!Plus, they broke down all the latest Wrestling Figure News, with highlights from Heels and Faces, FOCO, Funko, and Top Rope Collectibles. They also covered the freshest updates in the “Ringside Roundup”, presented by Ringside Collectibles!All that and more—catch up on all the action now!About The FigGuysMike and Tom are your go-to voices for everything Pro Wrestling Figures! Covering WWE by Mattel, AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies, and so much more, The FigGuys Podcast is your one-stop shop for interviews, news, and deep dives into the world of wrestling collectibles.

Welcome to the Tuesday News Day, where we discuss the latest events in nerd news! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/themedialunchbreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen and review us on iTunes and YouTube Music! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

Episode 417: I will discuss The Pinnacle Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Wizzzer Toy from Mattel.

Episode 417: I will discuss The Pinnacle Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Wizzzer Toy from Mattel.

Something I would have snatched up in a second in the olden days is the Classified SDCC Cold Slither set. It comes from my favorite media, the cartoons, and is super goofy. It's an easy pass nowadays. With all the Transformers stuff shown, my favorite thing is an actual toy, not a collectible. I'm excited to see the Cyberworld Scorponok in person. Masters came out guns blazing. While I should love the Fright Zone, I just don't. I'm more drawn to the New Eternia Terror Claws Skeletor. Not surprisingly, Star Wars was the least exciting. At least we're getting new unproduced vintage figures.

We are a couple of members down today so yes, it's a Lisa episode. Scot and Frank take the wheel to look at a new Origins reveal, some Latest Scores (where Scot goes BIG) but mainly wax on/off about the finale of Cobra Kai. Did they stick the landing or sweep the leg? How was Anthony Mackie's first solo run as Captain America? Hoe tough is it to integrate two cats into the same space? All these un-expected questions and more await! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEGOMANIAQUES ! Le groupe LEGO vient de vivre une année 2024 record ! Des ventes en hausse de 13% alors que le marché du jouet est stable voire en petite baisse. LEGO distance MATTEL et HASBRO en renouvelant son public. Ce n'est pas qu'un jeu d'enfants. Ecoutez L'angle éco de Martial You du 12 mars 2025.

LEGOMANIAQUES ! Le groupe LEGO vient de vivre une année 2024 record ! Des ventes en hausse de 13% alors que le marché du jouet est stable voire en petite baisse. LEGO distance MATTEL et HASBRO en renouvelant son public. Ce n'est pas qu'un jeu d'enfants.

In today's episode, we present a look at the newly revealed Jurassic World Rebirth LEGO sets that reveal some interesting details about the film. Plus, we also dive into the latest Beyond the Gates: Creator Edition release. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

This week the boys start off talking about the Elimination chamber and the fall out from the infamous John Cena heel turn. Scott and Jef also discuss their trip to the San Jose Toy Show. What did the boys pick up? The boys also discuss the latest wrestlecon names.   In the news, Mattel Creations had a fest this past week, with the big surprise being the first two pack of Superstars. Mattel also announced some lineups for figures. Another 3-pack is coming as well. Amazon will be hosting some Ultimates as well. Which name did they start with.   And to round out the show, Scott and Jef talk to Shawn from KWK. Shawn talks about how he is making MRAA (Making retros affordable again) Shawn also discusses his pre order lineup for his figures for up to October.    Pre Orders: Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com Earl Hebner Road Warriors are available at Big Bad toy store Demolition - Ax, Smash and Crush   Fig Collections - shop.figurecollections.com The patriot Buff Bagwell Zombie Sailor - Just head over to pro wrestling tees.   KWK Shopkwk.com use code Fullyposeable to get 10 percent off your order Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!

Mattel is launching their own version of LEGO bricks… What will win, brand or price?Utah will make you show an ID to download Instagram… It's a Social Media Bouncer (aka “The McLovin Rule”).The economics of stuffed crust pizza are wild… so why'd Domino's take 30 years to make one?Plus, we're dropping a Snooze Pod… We read 1 shareholder letter to help you fall asleep for Daylight Savings.$PZZA $DOM $MAT $METAWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… The Doritos Locos Taco

We've decided to give everyone BONUS episodes FROM THE VAULT!  Every other week we will release an OLDER bonus episode from our exclusive site majormarks.com.We do a DEEP DIVE into every Undertaker figure!  With the dead man headed in the Hall of Fame, we figured we would do him the honors here in BONUS form! Part 1 - all the way to the end of JakksPart 2 - Mattel and questions answered

In today's episode, we present a deep dive into everything Jurassic spotted at New York Toy Fair! Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

Reviews: Chilling Adventures Presents The Nine Lives of Salem One-Shot​, Pop Kill #1, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim​, Ravenous ​S​ome of CNI's best reviewers are back! Thanks to Marta and Melissa for contributing. And our news anchor Emily returns too! News includes: Image joins Sweet Shop, Mattel gets DC license back, Bong Joon Ho's next project will be an animated film and more! Some great recommendations in the Top 3!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

This week the boys start off talking about Ronnie Garvin, yes that Ronnie Garvin. Why did the boys spend so much time talking about Ronnie Garvin? Also at the beginning of the show, the boys have a couple of questions from the listeners. Also the boys jump the gun and start talking about the Road Warriors from Ringside collectibles. Also this past week was Scott's birthday, what did he purchase?   In the news, baseball fans in New York and Pittsburgh will have the opportunity to get their mascot in Yeet gear. FOCO also showed their latest bobbleheads. And trust us, you don't want to miss this. Mattel welcomes DC back into the family. Also Loyal Subjects jumps into the game with a big signing. Who is this signing? La Toonies announced their pre order date for their 12 inch macho Man. The boys do have a question from the wrestling figs message boards regarding the crowd fund. In the nostalgia segment the boys talk about RSC exclusives from 2024 part 1   Pre Orders: Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com Earl Hebner Road Warriors are available at Big Bad toy store Demolition - Ax, Smash and Crush   Fig Collections - shop.figurecollections.com The patriot Buff Bagwell Zombie Sailor - Just head over to pro wrestling tees.   KWK Shopkwk.com use code Fullyposeable to get 10 percent off your order Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!

In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey uncover the fascinating history of why Disney fans always exit through a gift shop. From strategic design choices to corporate sponsorships, Disney has perfected the art of making sure you leave with a little extra magic in your bag. The Origins of Exit Gift Shops – How early Disney parks positioned stores for maximum spending. Mattel's Surprising Role in Disney's Retail Evolution – How a 1990s partnership changed the way we shop at theme parks. Bath & Body Works x Disney Princess Collection – Lauren reviews the viral scents, ranking the best and worst. Pandora's Disney Princess Rings Drama – Why some fans are up in arms about these new jewelry designs. Vegas & Disney Crossovers – Lauren preps for her first trip to Las Vegas and hunts for Disney magic in Sin City. And this is just Part One! Stay tuned for the next episode, where Jim dives even deeper into how Disney perfected its in-park shopping experience. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices