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Nintendo owns CES, The future belongs to the internet & EA disses Sega These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM! This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in September 1994. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/book Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Links: If you don't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131691264 7 Minutes in Heaven: Zero Tolerance Video Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131666929 https://www.mobygames.com/game/10115/zero-tolerance/ Corrections: August 1994 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-1994-123352781 Ethan's fine site The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic:_The_Gathering https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega https://www.retroreversing.com/super-famicom-snes-sdk/ https://archive.org/details/st-report https://patentarcade.com/tag/alpex-computer-v-nintendo 1994: Street Fighter loses its luster A Warrior of Video Games, The New York Times, September 6, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 1; Column 6; Financial Desk ; Column 6; Byline: By ANDREW POLLACK, Capcom's video game superhero, Mega Man, debuts this week in nationally syndicated cartoon series; Interactive software giant embraces Hollywood to create precedent-setting entertainment, Business Wire, September 7, 1994, Wednesday https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111301/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0219458/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_14 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115421/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_Action_Extreme_Team https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165046/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 Joe Morici - Capcom - https://www.patreon.com/posts/37289815 CD duplicators expand their offerings "Keeping Track Of All Trades; Replicators Go Beyond The Basics, Branching Out Into Packaging,Distribution And More, Billboard, September 3, 1994, Section: CD REPLICATION; Spotlight; Pg. 86, Byline: BY PAUL VERNA The Expanding Universe Of Replication; Companies Roll Out The Format Welcome Mat, Opening The Door To CDROM And Others, Billboard, September 3, 1994, Section: CD REPLICATION; Spotlight; Pg. 84, Byline: BY STEVE TRAIMAN" CD piracy explodes in Hong Kong Software pirates strike gold, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), September 15, 1994, Section: FEATURE; Pg. 25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eEUNtQprsc0 Best Buy expands Best Buy Plans Southern Calif. Invasion; Discounter Promises 'New Shopping Experience', Billboard, September 10, 1994, Section: Pg. 5, Byline: BY EILEEN FITZPATRICK Woolworth UK hit hard by drop in computer software sales Kingfisher offshoots turn in mixed performance, Financial Times (London,England), September 14, 1994, Wednesday, London, Section: UK Company News; Pg. 25, Rhino sees slowdown Rhino runs deeper into red at midway, Financial Times (London,England), September 20, 1994, Tuesday, Section: UK Company News; Pg. 26, Byline: By GARY EVANS Video game slump hits Wong Video-game slump hits firm, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), September 30, 1994, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. 18 Raymond Yap - Wong's International, Mondex - https://www.patreon.com/posts/108390526 Playmates shifts to games Post-TMNT Playmates Goes Vid, Ad Day, September 19, 1994, Section: NEW PRODUCTS; Pg. 17 Software Toolworks becomes Mindscape THE SOFTWARE TOOLWORKS, INC. BECOMES MINDSCAP , INC., PR Newswire, September 30, 1994, Friday - 19:34 Eastern Time Strauss Zelnick to head BMG "Ex-IBM chief to head Canadian films group, Financial Times (London,England), September 15, 1994, Thursday, London; Section: International Company News; Pg. 27, Byline: By LOUISE KEHOE and REUTER Ex-Film Executive Chosen To Head Bertelsmann Unit, The New York Times, September 14, 1994, Wednesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 8; Column 5; Financial Desk ; Column 5; Byline: By SALLIE HOFMEISTER, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss_Zelnick Katzenberg out at Disney Now Playing: Disney in Turmoil, The New York Times, September 23, 1994, Friday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 1; Column 3; Financial Desk ; Column 3; Byline: By BERNARD WEINRAUB with GERALDINE FABRIKANT, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyWar https://www.amazon.com/Men-Who-Would-King-DreamWorks/dp/0547520271 Battletech Centers go online L.A.-Vegas link makes virtual a new reality, The Hollywood Reporter, September 2, 1994, Friday DISNEY'S GAME LINK, Variety, September 12, 1994 - September 18, 1994, Section: SPECIAL REPORT: INTERTAINMENT; Update; Pg. 33 Nicastro's to co-CEO WMS Neil D. Nicastro appointed co-chief executive officer of WMS Industries, Business Wire, September 12, 1994, Monday Arnie's Place closes down Scrappy Arcade Owner Gives Up the Fight, The New York Times, September 20, 1994, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Metropolitan Desk, Section: Section B; ; Section B; Page 4; Column 1; Metropolitan Desk ; Column 1; ; Biography, Byline: Arnie Kaye, Special to The New York Times, Dateline: WESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 19 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/20/nyregion/scrappy-arcade-owner-gives-up-the-fight.html?searchResultPosition=1 http://arniesplacearcade.com/pictures.html Nintendo owns CES https://archive.org/details/edge-012-september-1994/page/10/mode/2up?view=theater https://archive.org/details/edge-012-september-1994/page/44/mode/1up?view=theater RPGs, adventures and doom clones abound on pc at ces https://archive.org/details/computer-gaming-world-issue-122-september-1994/page/22/mode/1up?view=theater Sega bypasses Japanese distributors SEGA DECIDES TO SELL DIRECT TO RETAILERS, Computergram International, September 13, 1994 EA disses Saturn No Headline In Original, Consumer Electronics, September 19, 1994, Section: NOTEBOOK, Vol. 34, No. 38 3DO's next gen system is a dog... https://archive.org/details/edge-012-september-1994/page/6/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panasonic_M2 ESRB rates its first game No Headline In Original, Consumer Electronics, September 12, 1994, Section: NOTEBOOK, Vol. 34, No. 37 Mortal Kombat II breaks records Acclaim's 'Mortal Kombat II' breaks video game and film industry records with $50 million opening week, Business Wire, September 22, 1994, Thursday Sega and Nintendo plan big Xmas ad spends Sega and Nintendo Prepare to Do Battle Over Holiday Season Sales, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ), Edition), , September 21, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. B10; Vol. CCXXIV; No. 57; ISSN: 0099-9660 EA sees CD future Electronic Arts Shifts Focus to CD-ROM Video Games, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ) Edition), September 7, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. B4; Vol. CCXXIV; No. 47; ISSN: 0099-9660 CDi gets new slogan A NEW STRATEGY FOR CD-I PHILIPS LOWERS PRICE, CHANGES SLOGAN TO DRIVE SALES, Advertising Age, September 26, 1994, Section: Pg. 14 https://youtu.be/TgtBDVRwKCQ?si=77kblLoNQUYxSl16 China seen as growth market by Nintendo Nintendo to launch game software production in China, Japan Economic Newswire, SEPTEMBER 6, 1994, TUESDAY, Dateline: TOKYO, Sept. 6 Kyodo Taiwan firm to compensate Nintendo, Singapore Business Times, September 18, 1994 Sanyo avoids face off with Matsushita Sanyo to market 32-bit computer game, Report From Japan, September 1, 1994 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7327486440387289088/ Konix lives Aiming to succeed where others have failed - MSU's CD systems look set to find their way into homes world-wide / Growth from Technology, Financial Times (London,England), September 8, 1994, Thursday, London, Section: UK Company News; Pg. 30, Byline: By ALAN CANE https://www.konixmultisystem.co.uk/index.php?id=interviews&content=wyn Myst coming to laseractive https://segaretro.org/Myst_(Mega_LD) Pioneer gets LaserActive with 'Myst' software hit; Redford eco entertainment also set for format, The Hollywood Reporter, September 6, 1994, Tuesday, Byline: Scott Hettrick https://segaretro.org/Legacy Time Warner picks up Rise of the Robots Time Warner Interactive to release "Rise of the Robots" on CD-ROM and Floppy in United States; TWi also to release "Rise" on 10 interactive platforms in Europe, Business Wire, September 6, 1994, Tuesday, Dateline: MILPITAS, Calif. Sega bets on Cornhuskers "Sega Sports opens college football season by predicting this weekend's winners on the new ""College Football National Championship"" video game;Nebraska Cornhuskers take national championship on Sega Sports field, Business Wire, September 2, 1994, Friday" Shaq goes multiple media ive, EA Hope Shaq Game/CD Promo Hits Nothing But Net, Billboard, September 24, 1994, Section: ARTISTS & MUSIC; Pg. 10, Byline: BY MARILYN A. GILLEN Chaos Studios renamed Gamepro September 1994 pg. 161 Tensions between Intel and Compaq heat up Compaq-Intel spat is fascinated dread, Financial Times (London,England), September 20, 1994, Tuesday, Section: Pg. 21, Byline: By LOUISE KEHOE and ALAN CANE PowerPC alliance unravels BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY; Computing's Bold Alliance Falters, The New York Times, September 14, 1994, Wednesday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 1; Column 3; Financial Desk ; Column 3; Target moving out of PC business No Headline In Original, Consumer Electronics, September 12, 1994, Section: NOTEBOOK, Vol. 34, No. 37 MOS technology sold STARTING FROM ASHES OF OLD FIRM COMMODORE'S NORRISTOWN PLANT CAN BE SOLD TO A START-UP COMPANY, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT SAID., The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 24, 1994 Saturday FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. D01 CONTENDER FOR FIRM ADVERTISES FOR HELP ONE BIDDER FOR COMMODORE IS ALREADY SEEKING WORKERS. THE OTHER BIDDER SAYS IT WANTS THE RESUMES, TOO., The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 22, 1994 Thursday FINAL EDITION, Section: BUSINESS; Pg. C01 Der PC-Pionier stellte Antrag auf Konkurs, Handelsblatt, September 13, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 11; ISSN: 0017-7296 Wing Commander budget to break records Computer Gaming World, September 1994 pg. 12 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmetropolitan Activision brings back 2600 classics ACTIVISION'S NEW ATARI 2600(TM) ANTHOLOGY - A REAL BLAST FROM THE PAST; ORIGINAL BEST-SELLING HITS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS EARLY '95, PR Newswire, September 20, 1994, Tuesday - 15:02 Eastern Time, Section: Financial News Monty Python comes to CDRom COMPUTER GAMES: THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN; Jack Schofield on something very silly a CD-ROM celebration of Monty Python, The Guardian (London), September 22, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN ONLINE PAGE; Pg. T7 The Information Super Highway is destined to fail "The information highway heads for the exit lane, The Age (Melbourne, Australia), September 13, 1994 Tuesday Late Edition, Section: NEWS; Features; Pg. 15" Ads will make the interactive world go round. into the ring, ADWEEK, September 5, 1994, All Southeast EditionSouthwest EditionWestern Advertising News Edition, Section: SPECIAL REPORT, Byline: By Michael Schrage The future belongs to content "start your content engines, ADWEEK, September 5, 1994, All Southeast EditionSouthwest EditionWestern Advertising News Edition, Section: SPECIAL REPORT, byline: By Michael Krantz" FCC to investigate interactive TV bidders FCC probing interactive video bidders, The Hollywood Reporter, September 1, 1994, Thursday AT&T pushes The Edge over a ledge AT&T Scraps Plan to Sell Gear For Video Game, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ) Edition), September 1, 1994 AT&T PULLS PLUG ON EDGE 16, Consumer Electronics, September 5, 1994, Section: THIS WEEK'S NEWS, Vol. 34, No. 36; Pg. 15 WHEN IT COMES TO NEW MEDIA, AT&T'S NOT PLAYING GAMES; AT THE MOVIES: TWO-WAY TV; RETAILERS SIGN ON TO INTERACTIVE TV; COMPUSERVE TO BE INTERNET PROVIDER; OTHER NEWS: , Advertising Age, September 05, 1994, Section: Pg. 13 BellAtlantic, Time Warner and Viacom face delays Discord and Delay for Bell Atlantic Network, The New York Times, September 9, 1994, Friday, Late Edition - Final, Section: Section D; ; Section D; Page 1; Column 3; Financial Desk ; Column 3; Byline: By EDMUND L. ANDREWS, Compuserve moves to the internet WHEN IT COMES TO NEW MEDIA, AT&T'S NOT PLAYING GAMES; AT THE MOVIES: TWO-WAY TV; RETAILERS SIGN ON TO INTERACTIVE TV; COMPUSERVE TO BE INTERNET PROVIDER; OTHER NEWS: , Advertising Age, September 05, 1994, Section: Pg. 13# Online services days numbered The Executive Computer; In the On-Line Market, the Name of the Game Is Internet, The New York Times, September 25, 1994, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Distribution: Financial Desk, Section: Section 3; ; Section 3; Page 7; Column 1; Financial Desk ; Column 1; XBAND to launch as Genesis exclusive Sega and Catapult sign agreement to support XBAND game modem and network service, Business Wire, September 6, 1994, Tuesday, Catapult Video-Game Modem Gets a Boost From Sega, Nintendo, Wall Street Journal (3 Star, Eastern (Princeton, NJ) Edition), September 7, 1994, Section: Pg. B8; Vol. CCXXIV; No. 47; ISSN: 0099-9660 T-HQ announces debt and equity financings, Business Wire, September 19, 1994, Monday Playstation to go online... in France Sony, France Telecom link in video game business, Japan Economic Newswire, SEPTEMBER 16, 1994, FRIDAY CDRom gets online updates RealTime Moving Quickly Into Sports Arena; BMG, Nederlander Behind New CD-ROM Supplier, Billboard, September 17, 1994, Section: THE ENTER*ACTIVE FILE; Pg. 68, Byline: MARILYN A. GILLEN Mondex aims to revolutionize payments A Visionary Pushes Toward the Cashless Revolution, American Banker, September 15, 1994, Business and Industry, Section: Pg. 12; Vol. 159; No. 178; ISSN: 0002-7561 https://www.patreon.com/posts/108390526?collection=481857 Futurist sees internet as savior of democracy Books and Authors, The Associated Press, September 2, 1994, Friday, BC cycle, Section: Entertainment News, Byline: By ELIZABETH WEISE, Associated Press Writer https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318765343_The_Virtual_Community_Homesteading_on_the_Electronic_Frontier UK magazine market collapses GAMES MAGAZINES: A MILLION CRUEL CUTS, The Guardian (London), September 22, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN ONLINE PAGE; Pg. T3 Atari and Sega bury the hatchet Sega and Atari Announce Longterm Licensing Agreements, Equity, Investment, and Resolution of Disputes, Business Wire, September 28, 1994, Wednesday Nintendo sues TSMC NINTENDO FI ES SUIT AGAINST TAIWAN COMPANY TO STOP COUNTERFEITING OF VIDEO GAME SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS, PR Newswire, September 13, 1994, Tuesday - 16:47 Eastern Time 919 921 COUNTERFEIT CHIP SUIT, Consumer Electronics, September 19, 1994, Section: THIS WEEK'S NEWS, Vol. 34, No. 38 https://archive.org/details/AtariCorporationAnnualReport1994 Nintendo wins in Taiwan Court Taiwan firm to compensate Nintendo, Singapore Business Times, September 18, 1994 9th Circuit rebukes Apple Apple's Copyright Suit Against Rivals Rejected, The Associated Press, September 19, 1994, Monday, AM cycle, Section: Business News, Byline: By BOB EGELKO, Associated Press Writer George Forman KOs Power Punch II in court No Headline In Original, Consumer Electronics, September 5, 1994, Section: NOTEBOOK, Vol. 34, No. 36; Pg. 12 Acclaim mocap comes to the big screen Acclaim Motion Capture Technology Tapped For Warner Bros. 'Batman Forever'; Special Effects to Employ Motion Capture, Business Wire, September 1, 1994, Thursday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZrZK9-stCM Watch the future of computing on your TV https://archive.org/details/jcnhomecomputing/Home.Computing.1.XviD-VHSRip.avi PCTV, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW @OME O FICE COMPUTER SHOWS AS PART OF FALL LINEUP OF TV PROGRAMS, PR Newswire, September 13, 1994, Tuesday - 06:57 Eastern Time Photoshop gets layered Byte September 1994 pg. 30 Pulp Fiction wins Palm D'Or THE MOVIE JUNKIE; The critics hated it, the audience hurled abuse: stand by for Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, The Guardian (London), September 19, 1994, Section: THE GUARDIAN FEATURES PAGE; Pg. T8 Recommended Links: The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Retromags.com: https://www.retromags.com/ Games That Weren't - https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/ Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play. Copyright Karl Kuras
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we recap our attendance at the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair event. This annual event promotes itself for its long running campaign; but with new organisers this year, how did it actually go? We chat towards what we spotted, what we think needs to be improved & what we scored!! Spoiler alert: Pub Lunch & making a day of it with great friends, is always the overall highlight!! Then Trent does an awesome Toyline Retrospective on the early 80's franchise that was: Blackstar! With a Filmation Cartoon airing first in 1981; then a corresponding Toyline from Galoob in 1983! Featuring the fight between our Hero: John Blackstar against the Evil Ruler: Overlord on the Planet Sagar. This Toyline & franchise actually has more ties to Masters Of The Universe than one may think.... There are some EPIC Beasts, questionable modes of transport & the incredibly sort after Ice Castle Playset - this Franchise really tried hard & its interesting to think in a sliding doors parallel reality - could this have been a more popular franchise than Masters Of The Universe?! Then rounding out the episode, we squeeze a quick round table, around some of our Latest Scores! Also, as mentioned in this ep; be sure to checkout the incredibly comprehensive website from Avon Fox - around all the Vintage style Transforming Robots that aren't Hasbro branded! - www.the-liberator.netSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; Trent does a quick recap of the first three episodes of the Lego Masters - Grand Masters Of The Galaxy, with some behind the scenes insight & over-all fun from those episodes. Then both Frank & Trent speak to another TV show they are both present on: Cards & Collectables TV - now with a June 22nd air release date! Then its straight into the News - & wow, we have a lot to cover indeed! New Transformers Lego announcements, Megatron controversy, MASK doing awesome Mask things; plus another sub-category to the Four Horsemen's awesome Toyline, in the form of Infinite Legions!! Neca dropping the ball on the Wednesday sculpts, but great things are happening in the Predator Universe! Biker Mice From Mars are kicking butt & eating Hot Dogs; plus Marvel Legends ports the ol' Marvel Vs Capcom Games into plastic! Fantastic 4 Movie Figures & Popcorn Buckets, Sherella - with origin story, but kind of overshadowed by Mondo's 200X HeMan fig! Some confusion around Beastman & lots of Joy for more TMNT. SDCC exclusive announcements from TMNT & Street Fighter too. Shoutouts becomes its own segment & we finally have a date for our Milestone Episode 400 - Sat June 21st - so mark those calendars for a LIVE Video Recording! Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reneze shares her miraculous birth story and spiritual journey from childhood struggles with rage to finding her purpose through God's transformative love.• Born in Trinidad when doctors said her mother's fibroids made pregnancy impossible• Grew up in a Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn where Sabbath observance was part of the community• Played with "guardian angels" as a child when feeling alone and isolated• Experienced healing from rage when a teacher responded with compassion rather than punishment• Found strength in Scripture, particularly Matthew 7:7 and Matthew 18:6• Struggled with depression during college despite previous academic success• Discovered her calling in counseling after teaching English in South Korea• Faced health challenges similar to her mother's fibroids• Navigated racial tensions during the pandemic that deepened her understanding of God's work• Found community with Love Reality, reinforcing her belief in transformation through Jesus"God really loves you, really cares. He's never left you or forsaken you and even though it's hard to be steadfast in your beliefs in Him, keep holding on. It gets better. God will answer those prayers. It may not be the next day, but God is working. He's never stopped working."
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another segment of The Team! This round pitting not one; not two, but THREE different Villain Sub-Groups against each other in a plight to crown the perfect Character that lines up with the A-Team Format. BUT, there are some ground rules! We must pick ensure a Villain is represented from each sub-group! Who are these Sub-groups you ask?!? Well its the Thundercats, Silverhawks & TigerSharks - representing Land, Air & Sea respectively. A really fun discussion that has some quite diverse choices indeed!! Then we pivot across to another Galaxy, Far, Far Away. Andor Season 2 has wrapped, & we have a fairly healthy discussion about what made this series so enjoyable. All this & more, Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The first of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In his interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through a series-by-series breakdown of the toys highlighting the unique challenges and experiences with each wave. And, he talks about whether we'll ever see Undercover Donatello and Heavy MEtal Raphael. Stay tuned to the next episode episode where they cover Super7's 2003 line. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we shine light on quite an old property; that is The Shadow! From its origins in Pulp Comic Format to the Hollywood Film in 1994 staring Alec Baldwin. That Film was classified big enough to spawn a corresponding Toyline from Kenner. Trent unpacks what was great, and what was left in the dark, around this neat property. Then we switch gears, and have a FULL-ON Spoiler lead discussion around the new Marvel Film that is: Thunderbolts - or New Avengers?!? We run though how each character played their part; the tone of the film & what we all overall thought of it too. Keen to hear from your thoughts on this Film too!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome back Nick Greenslade; to assist us to break-down all things Star Wars related. Kicking things off, with his opinion of who he would have chosen as the candidates for the SW Villains side of things on: The Team.... Then without missing a beat; we take the next challenge of carefully selecting another round of The Team for the Star Wars Heroes campaign - keeping them tightly contained to the Original Kenner releases as our choices. Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & an Iconic Vehicle. Then continuing the Star Wars themed banter, we discuss more of the visual announcements coming from SW Celebration & what the future of Star Wars might be... A fun healthy round table chat with fantastic knowledge & true passion from Nick! This Is The Way!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week it's part one of Shanna Moakler and he gowns are packed, the mics are hot, and we hit the road for the first time—broadcasting straight from Dallas, Texas with pageant royalty and reality TV icon and Playboy Bunny!. From her Miss USA win to Playboy fame and Big Brother betrayals, Shanna spills the sweet tea and the spicy drama. She takes us back to her roots as an East Coast teen dreaming of Hollywood lights. After earning her Miss Teen USA crown, she nabbed the Miss USA title—thanks to Texas queen Chelsey Smith winning Miss Universe. She then strutted into acting with roles on Pacific Blue alongside Mario Lopez and Carmen Electra, and later stunned on MTV's Meet the Barkers with ex-husband Travis Barker. Playboy Playmate 2001? That's Shanna. She chose the top-selling issue and made history. Hugh Hefner praised her beauty at 19, and now she's back with the Playboy Extreme Team, repping adrenaline-loving Playmates in sports like racing and skydiving. Shanna's blend of glam and grit is redefining the bunny image with latex and motocross included. Get ready Todrick Hall, Carson Kressley and Cynthia Bailey are all get called out as she relives the betrayal that shocked Celebrity Big Brother fans. Despite saving Carson from eviction, he and Cynthia voted her out after Todrick's lies. While Carson and Cynthia later apologized, Todrick? Not a word. “He did me dirty,” Shanna declares. Cue the tension—and the receipts. Now executive director of Miss Nevada USA and Miss Utah USA, Shanna mentors the next wave of fierce queens. She dishes on pageant evolution—no more age caps, marriage bans, or baby stigma. Even 74-year-olds can compete. She's crowned three Miss USA winners and shares love for pageant sisters like Alyssa Campanella, Noelia Voigt and Nia Sanchez, from Bravo TV's, The Valley. plus shout-outs to designer Pol' Atteu for glam gowns worn on national stages. Shanna recently left L.A. for Dallas—and yes, it was for *love*. Reuniting with a man she dated 30 years ago (cue Hallmark vibes), she now embraces cowboy life, stepmom vibes, and cleaner-than-clean Targets. The mystery man? Still under wraps—but he's clearly won her heart. “I'm finally living the life I dreamed of,” she shares. Pol's coffee reading confirms it: her best chapter is unfolding now. Shanna reflects on her outspoken activism against Prop 8 and support for the *NoH8* campaign with photographer Adam Bouska. She reveals why she's producing her own TV projects—to show the world the real Shanna, beyond pageants and tabloids. “People never took me seriously,” she admits. But now? She's rewriting her narrative. Plus, wild Playboy Mansion tales, Dancing with the Stars regrets, and how Anna Nicole Smith inspired her beauty and energy. There's even a shout-out to Jeff Lewis, and a Kardashian warning. From bunny ears to BBQ and reality fame to real love, Shanna's journey is messy, magical, and fiercely her own. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu: Instagram: @polatteu Tiktok: @polatteu Twitter: @polatteu www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson: Instagram: @patriksimpson Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Season 4 of Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video. www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
Playboy sold the world a fantasy of luxury and sexual liberation, but behind the velvet curtains, the reality was far more complex. This week, Amanda, Chelsea, and special guest Amy Rose Spiegel (@verymuchso) dive into the Playboy phenomenon…not just as a magazine, but as a carefully curated world built on power, control, and illusion. From the mystique of the Playboy Mansion and its exclusive parties to the troubling stories from former Playmates, we're exploring how Hugh Hefner crafted an empire that blurred the line between empowerment and exploitation. Was Playboy truly a symbol of freedom, or just another gilded cage? And how does nostalgia shape the way we view its legacy today? Join us as we unravel the cult-like influence of Playboy and the contradictions that made it both iconic and insidious. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube! Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! Find exactly what you're booking for on https://Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Follow Don't Cross Kat on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Don't Cross Kat early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULT Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/CULT Please consider donating to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Some organizations that Team SLAC are donating to are: https://mutualaidla.org/ https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout https://shorturl.at/SGW9w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Patrick was concerned about Russian ships in Irish waters. Betty let a workman in who claimed he had to fix a vent in her bathroom. Marie did internet dating, went on hundreds of dates, wrote a book about it and is now engaged. Dave left his banner for the Roger Casement Summer School on a train.
Joel and Kevin discuss more of the toyline from MMPR: Re-Igintion by Playmates, the rumors around a new Disney+ Power Rangers show, Lothor's introduction into Legacy Wars, AND the latest issue of Power Rangers Prime. Will the newest team of Rangers work together or be taken apart by the VR Troopers? Originally Recorded: 3/29/25May the Power Protect You, Always.Follow us on Bluesky!Podcast: @MayThePowerPod (Bluesky)Joel: @Thespispunk (Bluesky)Kevin: @BridgeMT3 (Bluesky)/ @BridgeMT (Twitch)
The Blueprint – Rodney Stith – The Blueprint – 2018April Showers – Rodney Stith – 2025I Had A Fight With Love – Ann Sexton – The Beginning – Sound stage 7 LP – 1977You've Been Gone Too Long – Ann Sexton – Impel Records 45 – 1971I Confess – Elijah & The Ebonies feat Mary Sexton – Gitana Records 45 – 1968I Need You – Kindred & The Family Soul – 2025It's Gonna B Alright – Al Lindsey – 2025Make Up Your Mind – Tia Monet - Every Moment of The Day – 2025Heart Of The Matter – Sedric Perry – 2025Holy Ghost – Eddie Holman – United – (Agape records 1984) Charly Reissue – 2025I Will Survive – Lem McCall – I Will Survive – (Birthright LP – 1983) Digital Reissue – 2025Peace & Joy – Golden Monique – Here I Am – 2025Comin Back – CeCe Rogers – 2025Good Time – Jeff Redd – 2025Every Moment Of The Day – Tia Monet - Every Moment of The Day – 2025I Really Hope You Do (extended Mix)– The Sophisticates – (Underground Sounds 45 1967) Forthcoming Crates Of Soul (Glynn Thornhill) CR007 – 2025I'm Getting Closer To You (Version 2) – Carla Thomas - Sweet Sweetheart – (Ace/Kent CD – 2013) 25What Would You Do – Donnie Ray & Jeff Floyd – 2025Beautiful & lovely Lady – Gene Ervin – 2025I'm Learning – Tyrone Davis – (Something's Mighty Wrong – Ichiban LP – 1992) Digital reissue – 2025Don't You Wanna Love Me – The Freedom Affair - 2025Here when Your Ready – Tanika Charles – Record Kicks 45 – 2025You Been Doing Me Wrong – Ann Sexton – The Beginning – Sound stage 7 LP – 1977Come Back Home – Ann Sexton – Sound Stage 7 45 – 1972The Rest Of My Days – The Pretenders – Forthcoming Ace/Kent 45 – 2025If I Said That I Love Her – Rodney Stith & The Soul Foundation - NPR Tiny Desk Submission 2025It's Not our Time – The Charities – Colemine Records 45 - 2025Nobody Gets My Love – Junior Scaife – Penrose 45 – 2025Where You Gonna Go – Eric Roberson & BJ The Chicago Kid – 2025Best Life – Song Bird Ivy - Southern Soul Unsigned Hype – 2025Hey Girl – Wil Ease feat Adora Williams – Love Songs – 2025Rapped Around Her Finger – Coldrank - Southern Soul Unsigned Hype – 2025I'm Your wife (You're Just A Friend) – Ann Sexton – The Beginning – Sound stage 7 LP – 1977Now that School Is Thru – Cindy & The Playmates
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.
Joel and Kevin discuss the recently revealed MMPR: Re-Ignition line by Playmates and also discusses the future of the franchise. Are we treading familiar waters or do we got it memorized?Originally Recorded: 3/1/25May the Power Protect You, Always.Follow us on Bluesky!Podcast: @MayThePowerPod (Bluesky)Joel: @Thespispunk (Bluesky)Kevin: @BridgeMT3 (Bluesky)/ @BridgeMT (Twitch)
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.
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.
In this episode of the cereal box prize podcast my self and Aaron go over some of the awesome toys revealed at NYC Toy Fair 2025 from Loyal Subjects, Playmates, NECCA, MATTEL, SUPER 7 and many more.....There was too many things revealed at nyc toy fair 2025 that me and Aaron couldn't get through it all with out making it a 4 hour podcast . So grab your favorite and snack and Beveradge as we talk about NYC TOY FAIR 2025 and take a bite out of the APPLE!
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.
For the first time since 2023, the Toy Association put together their usually annual Toy Fair! For 2025, the show is back in its native slot of February, and Kris and Ian attended to share their thoughts on the show. Companies discussed include Mattel, Spin Masters, LEGO, Hasbro, Playmates, Bandai Namco, Funko, Super7, and tons … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 244 – Toy Fair 2025 in Review →
Tyler and Josh talk about the announcements out of Toy Fair in New York, including details of the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition toy line and plans for an AI upscaling of the first season.Also mentioned in this episode:Greg Aronowitz has been looking back at SPDRenegade's final Heroes of the Grid Kickstarter raises nearly $300,000Janperson, Kikaider Reboot, Kamen Rider X coming to Blu-Ray, courtesy of DiscotekHector David Jr. recently did time for batteryRobert Baldwin dead after battle with cancerDavid Weatherley, best known as Spencer in Operation Overdrive, dead at 85"Father of Ultra Music" Toru Fuyuki has diedA Different World reveals perils of using AIFind and rate us on Apple Podcasts and check us out on Spotify.Buy last-minute gifts or a little something for yourself from Entertainment Earth. Click our link for 10% off in-stock items and free US shipping on orders $79+: https://ee.toys/RANGERSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rangercast/donations
Strap yourselves in folks - New York Toy Fair 2025 is here and it brought the big guns! We - and our wallets - are under heavy fire from a carpet bombing of toy goodness and reveals! Enjoy this mid-week drop while we take some time to recover and sell our kidneys to afford all our wants! Don't forget to grab your Super7 items from our affiliate linkSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Toy Fair 2025 in NYC, host Brian VanHooker chats with Pat Linden from Playmates about the upcoming retro TMNT releases as well as stuff from Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/
This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined with Steve Scholz *again*; this round is a much more in depth episode all centred around Steve himself! First up are his initiation questions, as we dive deeper into his person journey in the Pop Culture realm. Find out about a how he was a key contributor on creating an artistic Vinyl Toy Penguin; with a long term plan of other characters in the line; as well as some of the other characters they had planned to release. Don't wish to pay for movie tickets? Steve lets you in on just how successful he was on this endeavor & how his mates & himself where Cosplaying well before it was a mainstream hobby! Then we dive right into just how much Steve is a die hard Mad Max fan; and has been to no less than FIVE dedicated events with a sixth one planned on the horizon! What makes these events so special & what can you expect if you wish to join?! All this and more! Be entertained! Find out more & support Steve Scholz here: https://www.facebook.com/toyroomtattoo https://www.instagram.com/toyroomtattoo https://www.facebook.com/themightywezSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The world of Beanie Babies were huge, especially in the 90s! So big in fact, McDonalds got in on the action! Teenie Beanie Babies were also a huge hit! We also talk about Ringside's new announcement of Unsanctioned Classic Superstars! Plus Demolition Big Rubber Guys, Mattel's new Crowdfund poll, Rush's Presidential Guts and Glory line, Power Rangers figures from Playmates, plus Hacksaw Jim Duggan signing a new legends deal! @TBToycastAlso check out the TB Toycast YouTube channel new videos every Monday, Wednesday & Friday!https://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=n2ZW6R54D0epCLsu
In this episode, host Brian VanHooker revisits the early days of TMNT history by talking with John Handy, formerly of Playmates toys. A retired toy industry veteran, Handy was at Playmates Toys when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were first pitched to the company and he recalls many formative details about the franchise, like when they got their different-colored bandanas and how the villains developed. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/
In a ToyPower first, we record somewhere OTHER than a hosts toy room! We take the show on the road to home of one of Adelaides premier geek aficionados Steve Scholz. While we delve a little into our hosts amazing collection (more on that coming next week!) there is some tasty news to cover. Is this the first Shredder Ben is NOT keen on? Todd and Batman - what could go wrong? JoyToy is KILLING it while Mondo just continue to do Mondo things. Find out more about Steve Scholz to prepare for next week!https://www.facebook.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.instagram.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.facebook.com/themightywezSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever attended a "Swingers Dinner Party"? This is your invitation to join the UK's most famous swinging podcasters Mr and Mrs N and their naughty friends, for what promises to be a VERY naughty swingers dinner party. Three well known swinging couples join the mischievous podcasters to make a salivating soiree. Discover what the "Naughty Hobby" is really all about! As the alcohol flows, the inhibitions disappear. These four carnal couples open up about the candid world of the elusive swinger! THIS PODCAST IS STRICTLY FOR ADULTS ONLY! You can visit Mr and Mrs N's brand new website V2V.UK It includes details of all their upcoming live events and their online store. You can contact Mr and Mrs N in the following ways :- Fab Swingers :- naughtycp1 Email :- naughtycp1@yahoo.com Twitter/X :- @naughtycoup1e Mr and Mrs N's book "Vanilla To Vixen - My Journey from a Vanilla Life to becoming a Hot Wife" is available now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Click on the following link. https://amzn.eu/d/2jKocJO Join Mr and Mrs N's Discord Chat Server :- This is a safe and discreet place where you can chat to fellow liberated members involved in the swinging lifestyle also known as the naughty hobby. Please read and respect our chat server rules before joining our Discord Chat Server. This service is completely free, there are many rooms to enjoy with fellow members of the swinging community. You MUST BE OVER 24 YEARS OLD TO JOIN THIS DISCORD SERVER. Our Discord server is for social swingers chat. It is exclusively for people involved in the swinging lifestyle. it is not a "pick up" or dating site. You must NOT private message other members without asking their permission in the general chat room. All rooms within V2V Discord are moderated. The following link is an invite into the Vanilla To Vixen Discord Chat Server. Join our discord chat by visiting V2V.UK
Charlotte Kemp - Centerfolds - A Collection of StoriesCenterfolds is the comprehensive collection of stories from the iconic women of Playboy Magazine as told by the real girls next door and the photographers who made them famous. Charlotte Kemp was Playboy's Miss December 1982 and Playboy's cover model October, 1983, also appearing in many ads and calendar photos for Playboy. She was the first Playmate ever given a License for "The Playboy Running Team" in 1993 and had 10 Playmates on the team who successfully raised money for many charities. Her first book was For My Eyes Only, which includes poetry, prose and short stories. During her working years with Playboy she had the first title of "Miss Budweiser," "The Best Breasts in the USA" and has several commercials and movies she has starred and appeared in, including a top 25 B Horror films of all time, "Frankenhooker." She has appeared on Inside Editon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and many radio and regional radio shows all over the country. She has appeared in fourteen foreign editions of Playboy and lived for a period of time at the Playboy MansionCharlotte Kemp - Centerfolds - A Collection of StoriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Master Replicas for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the recent announcement from Master Replicas about the release of a line of Star Trek action figures for the Paramount+ shows, made in the same scale as the 1990s Playmates line of figures. Ben discusses how the figures will release, their prices, their hopes for how deep the line can go, and additional plans for playsets, roleplaying toys, and why Master Replicas thinks that it has the ingredients to go the distance and deliver a full range of new figures to eager collectors. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!
This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are making a mess in the kitchen with recipes for the upcoming Fantastic Four Film! Then we clean-up for another segment around The Team. This round being based around MOTU Villains. We go around the room & carefully select a Leader, the Muscle, a Specialist, the Wheelman; and rounding out universally on a sweet mode of Transportation! Once that group is locked in; we dive into the underground world of Bootleg Toys! With everything from Sound-Recorders, Galaxy Empires, Lego type small figures; plus a slew of other things, Beasts & overall really poor choices & designs! This was a really fun episode - we will be sure to share some pics to compliment the Audio of what we are chatting about on our Social Media feed/s. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this not so serious episode with us!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we recap our Xmas Break. What exactly did we each get up to? Plus what did we score from both our loved ones, Father Christmas and / or what we went & maybe bought for ourselves!? Then we get right back on track with recapping all the latest News that has hit our radar, since we last recorded. Of course lots of things to look forward to from Marvel Legends. TMNT reveals from both JoyToy as well as Playmate; but also a Mecha Shredder from Heatboys! Super7 announce Micronauts & Silverhawks in their ReAction sublines; as well as the next wave of Ultimates Thundercats. A sour note touching on Diamond Comic Distributions; but a Colourful insight from Loyal Subjects in the form of Jem & The Holograms!! Then rounding it out, we touch on the reveals from Mattel in the form of Thundercats X MOTU! All this & more, enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this first episode of 2025, Joel & Kevin discuss the news in the grid including the launch of the Eternal Rangers Kickstarter, the teases of the Re-Ignition line from Playmates, Bridge's debut in Legacy Wars, and the arrival of new powers in Power Rangers Prime Issue #3. Are we eternally excited? or has this ignition burnt out? Tune in and find out! May the Power Protect You, Always. Originally Recorded: 01/25/25 Resource for donating/education on the Palestine conflict: https://savepalestine.carrd.co/ Follow us on Bluesky! Podcast: @MayThePowerPod (Bluesky) Joel: @Thespispunk (Bluesky) Kevin: @BridgeMT3 (Bluesky)/ @BridgeMT (Twitch)
The Auto Morphin Power Rangers were a game changer! Getting to actually “Morph” all the rangers was incredible! We dive into Wave 2 plus we talk the new Power Rangers line from Playmates, The upcoming Model Rick Martel from Grapplers and Gimmicks, Monday Night Wars Greatest Hits, MOTUxThundercats crossover line, plus all the news from Rush Collectibles including the Kickstarter funding, and the announcement of a Frankenstein Laboratory Ring! It's a fun episode! @TBToycastAlso check out the TB Toycast YouTube channel!New Unboxing videos every Monday, Wednesday & Friday!https://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=uc_yk5KeM0Uk1p93
Hasbro is pretty much DONE making toys themselves, and it sounds like they're doubling down on outsourcing in 2025. How long until they outsource core brands like Transformers and GI Joe? Power Rangers is with Playmates. My Little Pony, Jem and Strawberry Shortcake are with smaller companies. Even Dungeons & Dragons board games are with Ravensburger and NOT WotC or Milton Bradley, which seems to indicate that even their games division isn't safe...
Power Rangers tag Playmates in Re-Ignition tease. That's what she said. Plus, Funko gives Real Ghostbusters fans a more affordable alternative to Mondo's 1:12 collectibles. And, Hasbro goes all out with Maximum Marvel Legends Spider-Man, but conveniently forgets to mention the price. Don't make me run. I'm full of chocolate! 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
Mark interviews author and former Playboy Playmate Charlotte Kemp about her book CENTERFOLDS. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Superstars Writing Seminars: Teaching you the business of being a writer which takes place Feb 6 through 9, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO. Use code: MARK1592 to get $100 off your registration. In the interview Mark and Charlotte talk about: Charlotte adjusting her last name Helmkamp into Charlotte Kemp when she first began modeling Being Playmate of the month December 1982 and the cover model for the October 1983 issue of Playboy Interviewing about 40 women in order to get the 20 stories that she included in the book Being blocked from publishing her book when she'd first started by Hugh Hefner Using the title "Centerfolds" for her book because she wasn't able to use the term "Playmate" as the trademark is owned by Playboy How Charlotte decided which of the stories ended up making it into the book The backstory of how Charlotte became Playmate of the Month at the age of 19 Charlotte's self-appointed bodyguard, Lance, who sat outside the Green Room and kept her safe from any men looking to take advantage of an innocent younger "girl next door" How the payment works for Playboy models, which is pay for the first photo shoot but no residuals for re-use of those photos in other issues Learning how to read when she was two years old and the voracious reading she's been doing since she was young What Charlotte is reading now The type of short stories that Charlotte likes to write Charlotte being the first Playmate to ever have a license from Playboy for the running team that she created The Playmates with a Purpose running group fund-raising and brand-raising Charlotte was passionate about Charlotte's experience with the Playboy brand in Japan and how the associated merchandise was all high end How more women have found their voices in recent times and own more of their own properties instead of letting men control them Prince's role in taking back his name, and helping female artists with similar strategies, being a strong champion of women Stories from the book such as one from Cynthia Myers and how she narrowly evaded a fateful event with Charles Manson Charlotte's strong feelings about ensuring she preserved the voices of the people she interviewed for Centerfolds How the women Charlotte interviewed were able to open up and share their experiences The way that a person could feel "owned" by Playboy The short story collection that Charlotte is working on releasing Charlotte's Howard Cosell story And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on his own history as a Playboy magazine reader and writer, as well as a few things Charlotte shared in the interview. Links of Interest: Charlotte's Website Instagram Facebook EP 391 - Networking for Authors with Dale L. 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Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Charlotte Kemp was Playboy's “Miss December 1982” and Playboy's cover model in October 1983. She also appeared in many ads and calendar photos for Playboy. She was the first Playmate ever given a license for “The Playboy Running Team” in 1993 and had ten Playmates on the team who successfully raised money for many charities. Her first book was For My Eyes Only, which includes poetry, prose and short stories. During her working years with Playboy, she was the first to hold the titles of “Miss Budweiser” and “The Best Breasts in the USA.” She has starred and appeared in several commercials and movies, including a top 25 B-Horror film of all time, Frankenhooker. She has appeared on Inside Edition, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and many radio shows all over the country. She has appeared in fourteen foreign editions of Playboy and lived for a time at the Playboy Mansion. 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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest DaveyDamaged join us yet again to round out the last episode for this year. Keeping in theme with this time of year; we start things off with our Annual Kris Kringle. We keep things so secret, we forget to name the gifts themselves! Then onto the final round of Patreon Questions. The stand-out being linked to the episode art- if we where famous actors - who would we would be? From the mind of Davey: Ben- Jackie Earle Haley; Trent- Jermaine Clement; Frank- Oscar Isaac & Scot- Mark Strong. Davey is kind of left officially unanswered. Who do you think would play him? Also; please don't zoom in on the cover art as it may give you nightmares! Overall heaps of laughs. Merry Christmas to you all! To follow more shenanigans from DaveyDamaged; please follow: Dave's Video Graveyard: Podcast & Radical Rewind Cinema Club - both have Social Media Facebook pages & Instagram accounts.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest DaveyDamaged join us in studio to boost up the antics & derail our otherwise PG rated episode. Starting things off, Ben has a very scary - very Australian story about an uninvited guest entering his Toyroom.... Then we change gears and celebrate something exciting; the HasLab Ecto-1 Vehicle has smashed it's goal & is now a guarantee for all those that backed it! Then we get into the main segment of this episode; which is entirely made up from Patreon Questions - with specific request, to try & make them non-toy related. Yeah, this is a great opportunity to get-to-know us more, and find out how we tick. This was a really fun episode, and we hope you come out of this knowing us a bit better. Enjoy! To follow more shenanigans from DaveyDamaged; please follow: Dave's Video Graveyard: Podcast & Radical Rewind Cinema Club - both have Social Media Facebook pages & Instagram accounts.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; instead of coming up with a witty & ground-breaking new segment; we decide to actually go back & finish off some of the older segments that we have started. So this round we each have a Top 5 selection of Heroic Toy Beasts & Vehicles that had a release in the 70's & 80's. We come up with a very diverse list; even with some questionable nominations too! Then; in keeping with this episodes theme, we look back at the Films we initially shouted out for 2024: & do a round table review on what we actually thought on them. Surprising that collectively there are many we still haven't seen! But as always, some are clear standouts over others! All this & more. Enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; Scot comes up with a new segment - taking inspiration of the Perfect style Team; built up from a bunch of elite characters. First round in this discussion is all centred round the Vintage Masters Of The Universe - Heroic Warriors! We take careful steps to narrow down our specialists; and also select an iconic Vehicle too! Then we have a welcomed gift from Morgan, with a little something for each of us. Rounding out the ep, is a very causal chat around the Silly Season. What do we each have planned, and how are we likely to celebrate?! Another fun episode. Enjoy.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we find out why Ben doesn't do the intros very often.... So without Trent; the show must go on! We have lots of cool News to chat towards - including yet another New Batman Figure from McFarlane; plus a Variation of Swamp Thing; and a combat ready, Black Light Charged Violator! Then we discuss one of the Exclusives from Designer-Con - the absolutely incredible Anti-Eternia Battle Cat - with an equally large price tag too. Naughty Mattel, Wicked Disney; but long-live Porn!?!? More exciting reveals from Joy Toys & the reveal of Super Shredder from Mondo. But Mondo also reveal a New vinyl figure too, that looks JAWSOME! A very strong wave from Legions Con announced known as the Reign of the Beasts; plus a Giant Dragon that is simply incredible! Rounding out the ep we do a Recap of the latest Radical Rewind, that showcased the Classic Jurassic Park Film! With highlights of a themed display, Cosplay & just a really well made Film too that still holds up darn well!! All this and more, Enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Toy Power Podcast, we are feeling the build-up of the festival season; and must record on a School Night! Trent had far too much homework, so its just a trio recording this round. We touch-on the latest news topics that are hitting our radar; which include a Tully Take-over from the Ghostbusters team. Justice League Task Force build their team up, & more unique Star Wars characters that are kind of neat. Marvel Legends, Toxic Crusaders, Space Godzilla, plus more Ben Cooper inspired kids too! A run-down from Ben around the niche custom efforts of Fans in the Battle Beasts community; with some announcements from TFCon. Studio 86'Constructions are deconstructed on the when, what & price tags. Then we share immense joy towards the Adelaide Christmas Pageant event!! Rounding out the ep we chat about our Latest Scores. All this & more! Enjoy! For more around the Custom Battle Beasts mentioned in the ep; please visit Instagram & Follow: @NonnefProd @The_Cosmic_Bird_Customs @BattleBeastsRedux @War_Weasel_83 Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Toy Power Podcast, with Halloween still fresh in our minds, we invite DoesTEN back on the show to give us a great insight on how the American's Celebrate this famous Halloween event. Including some neat stories from his youth. Then keeping with that similar scarry topic, we embark on creating a Top 10 list, detailing some of the more questionable Horror Themed Toys that where marketed to Kids (pre 2000). Some of them derive from Horror Films of the same name, and others are stand-alone properties that have Horror themes. We absolutely must give Swamp Thing a shout-out too as he has been depicted in some quite mature Comicbook story lines too. Did we miss anything, please let us know!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.