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With another WrestleMania in the books, WWE now shifts its focus to its most stubborn opponent yet—A PR nightmare of its own making. Plus, Star Wars fans celebrate the future of the franchise in the Land of the Rising Sun. And, Mezco's April Fools Mystery Box promotion leaves One:12 collectors whelmed. If you're happy and you know it, shop at Stan's! It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook Toy Sale Boat YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's Amazon Wishlist Bill's Amazon Wishlist
Our 62nd episode brings news, the winner of our Marvel March Madness bracket, free comic book day previews, book of the week, recommendations and more! Stick around after the music for a post-credit scene featuring Wrestlemania discussion!
Our 61st episode brings the 2nd part of comics March Madness! We bracket up the Marvel women as chosen by our loyal listeners with 4th time guest Jamie Skull. We also discuss the insane Avengers: Doomsday news and more!
Our 60th episode features our first round of comic character March Madness with DC women! Second time guest Jazz from Nirvana Comics joins us for the fun, and we announce our special creator superstar for free comic book day!
Our 59th episode features a massive news dump, stories from a recent convention, condiment talk and more!
This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a lot of News & Announcements to cover! First off, some very sad news, regarding the loss of the man with the most Powerful Voice in the Universe. RIP John Erwin. Then, some happy news around DC McFarlane announcements, with more Super Powers releases, as well as Multiverse & Batman Begins figures! But that's not all, as keep an eye out for the very neat Batman 89'figures from Mezco too! Masters of course is releasing a lot of goodies; under their Origins, Cartoon & Mutliverse Banners. Plus an Evil teaser of an upcoming character from the Mondo 12" Line. So, So many great things from GiJoe Classified - including Ninja Force baby!! Mythic Legions, Star Wars, Gatchaman & WWE all get a plug too! Finally some Bloodsport toys & a new Combiner Transformer! Trailer talk regarding the new Jurassic World & a very extended hype chat about Fantastic Four!! Then rounding out with a very quick Reading Watching Playing! All this and more, in this extended recording! Enjoy.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our 58th episode isa focused on the Fantastic Four! We discuss the new trailer, and take a deep dive all the way back to the 60's! We also cover news, weekly picks, and an interview with Skeletor about the Leto casting! Thanks for being here!
Mezco Wolverine | Small Talk - Episode 130 - NECA-Gate! by
Welcome back to Comics Exchange!Our 57th episode features the latest news discussion, questionable hot dog condiments, Diamond comics fallout, as well as our 2024 best-of list for indie comics! Happy new year!
Welcome back to Comics Exchange! In this year end episode we discuss a boat-load of news, talk about Gunn's first Superman trailer, and come up with our 2024 best-of DC list. Happy new year from your friendly neighborhood podcast!
Welcome back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! Our 55th episode details the recent shipping issues with Diamond distribution, news, and our 2024 Marvel best-of top 5!
Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 54th episode brings discussion on the recent Absolute and Ultimate comic universes from the big two, listener questions, recent shop best sellers, news, recommendations, and just in time for wintery weather we answer....SOUP OR STEW?!? Thank you for being a friend!
Our 53rd episode brings Brad Duncan from Nirvana Comics! We discuss grading and pressing books, differences in selling with online platforms, shop stories, con stories, and a birthday celebration for Ryan!
Our 52nd episode is a very special one indeed! We bring you former partner and co-owner of the Comics Exchange, former IDW editor and writer, and currently the founder and publisher of Magma Comics, THE Denton J. Tipton! We regale in stories about moving to San Diego, working for IDW, starting his own publishing company, writing books, and much, much more!
Our 51st episode brings 3rd time guest Paul Lewis! We discuss his amazing sketchbook collection, tell con stories, news, and do two giveaways! To the future...and beyond!
Hasbro promises to build a wall in the Streets of Mos Eisley and expects the Jawas to pay for it. The Star Wars team revealed all new The Vintage Collection and Black Series toys at this year's Hasbro Pulse Con. Plus, if loose lips sink ships, then Hasbro just made a titanic reveal with their Secret Wars-inspired collection of Marvel Legends. And, he's the ghost with the most toys! Fans are dying to pick up the latest Beetlejuice collectibles from NECA and Mezco. Nobody snuggles with Max Power. You strap yourselves in and feel the G's! It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook Toy Sale Boat YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's Amazon Wishlist Bill's Amazon Wishlist
NEWS Quick Mentions: MATTEL- Street Sharks Wave 2 (LINK) MATTEL - Stranger Things Polly Pocket (LINK) Discussion Topics SDCC 2024: MEZCO - 5 Points Goonies Figure Set (LINK) SYNDICATE COLLECTIBLES - Ghoulies Statue (LINK) MONDO - The Real Ghostbusters Figures (LINK) LEGO - Nintendo Hits and Misses (ZELDA) (ANIMAL CROSSING) (MARIO KART) (MARIO) SURREAL ENTERTAINMENT - MMPR Lunch Box (LINK) INVESTING - Good 2 Grow Juice Toppers (LINK) COLLECTION UPDATES Strick - HASBRO - Spidey & His Amazing Friends (LINK) (LINK) Motyl - MCDONALDS - Transformers Figs 2010 (LINK) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-toy-talk-guys-podcast/support
Our 50th episode is a celebration with honorary 4th member and fifth time guest Fred Dailey! Join us to celebrate 50 episodes AND 25 years of The Comics Exchange! We go over some sad losses, spend time reflecting on 25 years of Bill running a shop, deep dive on our favorite comic stories of all time and do a TON of giveaways for our beloved listeners. That, plus books of the week, news, and more. Here's to 50 and beyond for YOUR friendly neighborhood podcast! Thanks for being here true believers!
MONSTER PARTY HAS A BUCKET LIST, AND IT'S GETTING BIGGER! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, have A LOT of toys. And if we're being absolutely honest, we want A LOT MORE! But sometimes, our passion for playthings goes way beyond simply wanting! That's why we bring you this episode/mission statement entitled... I REALLY NEED THAT TOY!!! I'm sure you all can remember those days as a child when a new toy came out and you pleaded with your parents, "I NEED that!" Cut to the present day where we're bombarded with a seemingly endless onslaught of great collectibles we thought we'd never see produced. From the fantastic Ben Cooper vintage costume figures from NECA, the countless delights provided by SUPER 7, the ultra-detailed figures from MEGO, HOT TOYS, and MEZCO, and the slew of amazing customs provided by creators like DISTINCTIVE DUMMIES and BRENTZ DOLLS, there's a whole bunch of cool stuff out there that we really need. And that's only the tip of the bucket list! Joining us for this possession obsession is a man who has created many of the toys we really need! Aside from being an immensely talented writer, producer, and director, he's the co-founder of, WANDERING PLANET TOYS, responsible for the drool-worthy line of action figures from the classic 1967 Patrick McGoohan series, THE PRISONER. And, If you watch COLLECTOR'S CALL WITH LISA WELCHEL, you'll recognize him as one of their top toy experts! Please welcome our new old friend... GAVIN HIGNIGHT! LISTEN NOW AND REMEMBER, MONSTER UNDERSTANDS YOUR NEEDS!
Our 49th episode brings you first time guest Mike Hermann from Tall Man toys and games! We delve into the history and future of Funko Pops and running multiple shops! We talk about the rise of Lego, Bricknomicon, news, and the all-new, all-different Questions Three! Join us on the march to episode 50!
Curtis (@art_by_akerman) joins Bill and Larry this week to share the most recent toy news including LegionsCon, the Medieval Spawn Kickstarter, Brutal Realm updates, Sideshow Greedo, Mezco Nightwing, Glyos and more. The figure of the week is the Transformers Studio Series 86 Bumblebee.
Our 48th episode brings first time guest Brandon Shelton! We take a deep timeline dive on comic book movies, and we mean deep! We also touch on a ton of news including D23 and those announcements! All of this and your usual schenanigans from The Comics Exchange!
Comedian Greg Stone joins Reluctant Adult Conversations to talk Marvel's big Robert Downey Jr. Dr. Doom announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, customizing Marvel Legends for The Fwoosh Secret Santa, and if Mezco's One:12 Collective are technically dolls. Watch Nobody Presents Greg Stone on YouTube Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook Toy Sale Boat YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's Amazon Wishlist Bill's Amazon Wishlist
After a brief weather delay our 47th episode brings you 1st time guest, indy writer/artist Matt Adkins! We discuss what's it's like to self-publish and create a comic, check out some rare gems from his collection, and get some generous advice! We also revel in a ton of SDCC 2024 news including the earth shattering Robert Downey Jr development, Marvel/DC previews, books of the week and more!
Cowabunga dude! Come hang out with the Small Talk crew as we discuss the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle stuff from NECA and MEZCO. We will also get you caught up on the most recent 1/12th news from all your favorite companies.
Welcome to Comics Exchange! Our 46th episode brings new guest Jonathan Beckner from Snake Eyes comics! We talk about the industry, shop stories, Fanboy expo tales, the upcoming Absolute DC line, raffle a TV as well as Wolverine and Deadpool tickets, recommend our books of the week and much more!
This episode is the audio for a YouTube TeamStream that initially ran on July 2, 2024. TeamStreams run live every Tuesday at 9 pm on the WOJM YouTube channel, barring unforeseen circumstances or holidays. Please take a moment and help us out — even if you don't watch us there, subscribe to our YouTube channel today! Mike, Mark, and Rob are back from JoeFest with stories to tell, hauls to share, and cake to distribute to the masses! It was also a busy week for news as San Diego Comic Con exclusives began to drop (which included Mark dropping the preview of the year), Mezco and Hiya opened preorders for new offerings, and Skybound continues its rollout of GI Joe in the Energon Universe! Plus Community Calendar, shenanigans, and more! LISTEN TODAY! You can watch this episode at: https://youtube.com/live/3PvE4vW-7o0?feature=share Get caught up on your reading without all that pesky reading! Listen to Banned Camp — the comedy podcast that looks into why classic books get banned! You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts! Remember, that's Banned with two N's!
Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 45th episode brings you 4th time guest "Professor" Fred Dailey! He leads the class in a deep dive into pre-Image indy comics. Join us as our adventure begins in the late 70s and leads us into the 90s where we discuss publishers, creators, classic books and so much more.We also discuss the latest news, recommendations, books of the week and more. Happy July 4th!
Welcome back to Comics Exchange! This episode features our second 3-time guest, Jamie Skull! We discuss the end of the epic, 5 year spanning X-Men Krakoan Era, A.I. art schenanigans, Dollywood, news, book of the week, and typical hijinx. Thanks for being here!
Anything Joes: A Collaborative Journey Through The World Of G.I. Joe
Greg and Jaren have two very different opinions on the latest wave of G.I. Joe Classifieds. Also in this episode: Mezco's 1:12 Firefly Hasbro's 3 3/4 Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Skybound's G.I. Joe ARAH Omnibus Kickstarter
Welcome back friends to Comics Exchange! Our 43rd episode features returning guest Kevin Smith! We discuss writing, have a show 'n tell (check socials for pics) discuss recent news, books of the week and survive a torrential downpour. All of this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast!
Welcome to our very special 42nd episode, featuring an interview with artist extrordinaire Mark Brooks (and Lu Lu)! Allow us to regale you with a deep dive from free comic book day 2024, check in with reports from other local shops Nirvana and Snake Eyes, discuss Eisner 2024 nominees, give a round of recommendations and more, on your friendly neighborhood podcast!
Mezco gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar as the internet ponders their new animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One:12 Collective action figures. Plus, that's a wrap on X-Men 97 season one. But just how long will we have to wait to see how far Morph and Wolverine will go… into the future! And, the internet tears Brian from Super7 a new one! Bringing his total of new ones to approximately 27. You have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD Save and discover a wide selection of art collectibles, vinyl toys and action figures on Tenacious Toys TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook Toy Sale Boat YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's Amazon Wishlist Bill's Amazon Wishlist
The Boys hype up free comic book day 2024, where we'll be hosting artist extrordinare Mark Brooks! But wait! There's more! We feature the winners of both Frankencon tickets as well as the VIllain Draft! Please enjoy our books of the week, recommendations...what a treasure trove of entertainment!
Welcome back to Comics Exchange! With our 40th episode we welcome our first 3rd time guest, Fred Dailey! After a brief break from a round of illness, we go over a plethora of news, talk about the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, discuss the big upcoming Free Comic Book Day with guest artist Mark Brooks! We also finish our March Madness villain brackets ending in a listener's choice vote, give our books of the week, and more! It's your friendly neighborhood podcast!
QUICK MENTIONS NACELLE - Cowboys of Moo Mesa Figures (LINK) April Fools - Can We Stop? (LINK) DISCUSSION TOPICS MATTEL - Street Sharks Return (LINK) LEGO - Mario Kart 2025 (LINK) MEZCO - Talking Beetlejuice Figure (LINK) New Movie (LINK) - Old Kenner Toy Line (LINK) HASBRO - X-Men ‘97 Action Figures (LINK) COLLECTION UPDATES Strick: Matchbox Skybusters (LINK) | Brio Trainset (LINK) | Duplo TrainsMotyl: 1987 McDonald's Berenstain Bears (LINK) & Treehouse Playset (LINK) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-toy-talk-guys-podcast/support
Billy and the guys give a recap of Geek Meet Indy 2024, and then discuss the latest toy news, including news from Mezco Toy Fair, Ringside collectibles, Walmart Collector Con, Four Horsemen, and more! New intro music provided by Karl Casey @White Bat Audio on YouTube or on the web at https://whitebataudio.com.
Our 39th episode brings first time guest Richard Ewell, representing the horror convention Frankencon! Not only do we learn all about the convention and get tickets to give away to our listeners, we also enter our 2nd round of villain March Madness, featuring DC villains! You'll find our trusty usual segments like book of the week and more. Thanks as always for being here!
Welcomce back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! Our 38th episode brings you a new perspective, that of a Lego expert and modern retailer Pat Burnett! You'll balance on the edge of your seat with the Top Villain March Madness! Please allow us to entertain you with books of the week and more! Thanks for being here friends!
Billy, Eric, and Joe cover the latest toy news from the month of February. I'd give more detail, but let's be frank, no one really reads the description. Besides, half the episode goes off the rails thanks to the AMC Dune popcorn bucket. We were all a bit loopy in preparation for Geek Meet Indy 2024 in Danville, IN, 3/3/24. Come see us there! duneparttwo #geekmeetindy #itceproductions New intro music provided by Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio
Join us for episode 37, where we spend time with everybody's friend, McKay of Nirvana Comics! We delve into a deep well of news for the week, get regaled by tales of Megacon, spend some show 'n tell time with McKay's treasures, and delve into body horror with surgery time! All this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast.
It's the season of love...and dysfunction...and romance...and trauma...well, this IS comics we're talking about! Our 36th episode features two-time guest Fred Daily, as we vote on the all-time best comics couples. There's ups, there's downs; it's a rollercoaster on our Valentine's day episode, where you'll also delight in our usual segments like Book of the Week and news commentary. Thanks for your time!
Beyond illness...beyond mother nature herself...witness the long awaited return of your friendly neighborhood podcast! After surviving a city-destroying winter storm, special guest Sidd Finch brings us tales from the world of Funko Pop while appreciating the Comics Exchange family. The review crew takes on Cobra Commander #1 and the hot as can be Ultimate Spider Man #1. News? Banter? Charm? Whimsey? All of this and more on our new episode. Excelsior!
In the midst of layoffs from one of the biggest American toy companies, Jon discusses what went right this year with Captain Toy himself! Michael Crawford runs down his personal Top 10 of 2023, how inflation and experience shapes a collection, and why Mezco is taking up so much of his time. Plus, knowing when to be a completist on a line and knowing when to get out. [Ep363]
This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have special guest Brendan Crates back on the show; this time to formally get to know him better! The usual intro questions aside, we expand on what Brendan is passionate about; plus suprised to discover just how many different places he has lived in! Collecting secrets are annonunced, around securing Mezco figures in Australia. We chat about the alter-ego BCTalk, the man behind the photos, and what it actually takes to get all those great shots! Wrapping up the ep we go around the table chatting all things that we are Reading, Watching or Playing. All this and more. Another genuine fun ep! Find more from Brendan Crates through his Instagram: @BCTalk or via his Podcast: That Movie You Like: The Sequel @TMYL2_PodcastSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris and Larry couldn't make it this week, so Bill welcomes Joe, Cloud, and Curtis to hang out and share their thoughts on the missing Mezco Rewards points, and lots of action figure news!
Chris and Larry couldn't make it this week, so Bill welcomes Joe, Cloud, and Curtis to hang out and share their thoughts on the missing Mezco Rewards points, and lots of action figure news!
This episode is the audio for a YouTube TeamStream that initially ran on October 24, 2023. TeamStreams run live every Tuesday at 9 pm on the WOJM YouTube channel, barring unforeseen circumstances or holidays. Please take a moment and help us out — even if you don't watch us there, subscribe to our YouTube channel today! The gang welcomes a familiar face back to the ranks in this last episode before Halloween, and catching up takes up most of the first half of the show. However, the news did keep rolling, as Hiya Toys showed off its upcoming 1:18 Exquisite Major Bludd and Mezco opened pre-orders for its fully-loaded 1:6 Duke! Plus, Community Calendar, shenanigans, and more! LISTEN TODAY! You can watch this episode at: https://youtube.com/live/eNuWjQ2A0Uw
We're back with a new show format and some great discussion topics. Mezco has some drama brewing and Hasbro Pulse Con has some heavy hitters coming soon. Come join us on episode 101 "Give me a Hand".