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The Holiday Season is upon us and its predicted to be a big one. On this episode, Randi and her guests discuss trends that will shape the 2022 holiday gift shopping season, predictions, Black Friday, the hottest toys and ways in which people are shopping in the Metaverse. Guests include, Jason Moser, Senior Analyst with The Motley Fool, Michelle Crossan-Matos - Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Electronics, James Zahn - Senior Editor of The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book — the leading trade publication for the toy industry — and editor of The Toy Report, and Jason Yim - Founder & CEO of Trigger XR, the world's most experienced XR developer and creative agency.
On today's nerdtastically newsworthy edition of the #NerdORama ‘Week-End Review' – MAJOR nerd news on everything from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to Keanu Reeves' “BRZRKR”…PLUS – the comic shop rundown for next week, new trailers from ‘Hawkeye', ‘House of the Dragon' & ‘Peacemaker' AND a brand new ‘Toy Report'!!!
On today's ALL NEW Nerdtastically Newsworthy “Mid-Week” #NerdORama Review; the Black Panther is coming to the Hollywood bowl, David Oyelowo's ‘Rocketeer' is coming to Disney+, Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in and produce Robert Kirkman's ‘Oblivion Song', the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is heading to Netflix and ‘Doom Patrol: Season 3' introducer DC's ‘Brotherhood of Evil'…PLUS – What's new on New Comic Shop shelves & the ‘Toy Report'!!!
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves-up a second preview of Toy Fair New York with more early news that's broken ahead of the annual trade show taking place Feb. 22-25 at the Javtis Center. Zahn discusses the launch of Huge! Play; Modarri's monster trucks; Cepia's Cats Vs. Pickles; Headstart; Far Out Toys; Smart Toys & Games; Make it Real; Blue Orange Games; Play Visions; Steiff; and previews the Toy Fair issues of The Toy Book and The Pop Insider. Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves-up a preview of Toy Fair New York with some early news that's broken ahead of the annual trade show taking place Feb. 22-25 at the Javtis Center. Zahn discusses the latest on the coronavirus, Schleich's 85th anniversary; Hornby Hobbies' 100th anniversary; the 16th Annual Wonder Women Awards presented by Women in Toys, Entertainment and Licensing; Le Toy Van; Kellytoy's Squishmallows; Blue Marble; and previews the Toy Fair issues of The Toy Book and The Pop Insider. Stay tuned for Part II of our Toy Fair preview! Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves an update on the latest happenings in toys, games, and family entertainment. This week's industry news includes updates on Hasbro's My Little Pony franchise, ZURU's 5 Surprise, the 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards voting, NSI International's latest Wubble bubble balls, Distroller USA's latest Neonate Babies, a team-up between Netflix and Nickelodeon, a big win for Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves an update on the latest happenings in toys, games, and family entertainment. This week's industry news includes updates from The Toy Association with a warning about counterfeit toys; American Girl's Holiday plans; the second annual Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner; a big week on Sesame Street; and more! Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves an update on the latest happenings in toys, games, and family entertainment. Among the big stories this week, McDonald's celebrates 40 years of Happy Meals with surprise toys from the past; Funko Q3 earnings are a treat; Ryan's World rebrands; the Holiday Hess Toy Truck rolls out; LEGO drops a ton of news; and the Toy Industry Hall of Fame nominees are revealed! But that's not all! Get these stories and more right now! Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
Episode 108 Topics: – Transformers Club goes TransTech– Animated Megatron’s Earth-mode revealed– Toy Report– Listener Question: Enhanced Podcast?– Listener Question: Re-recording a review?– Listener Question:…Continue ReadingTFWIRE Episode 108: Post-Black Friday
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") serves an update on the latest happenings in toys, games, and family entertainment. Among the big stories this week, Schleich makes a big push at retail in the U.S. this holiday season with FAO Schwarz, Toys "R" Us Adventure, and more; Distroller USA debuts Cheekie Fairies; Barbie wraps the "Be Anything Tour"; L.O.L. Surprise Winter Disco gets a movie; and the Pop Insider looks at the booming collectibles market based on vehicles from TV and film. But that's not all! Get these stories and more right now! Be sure to subscribe to the Adventure Media and Events Podcast Network on your favorite service for more great shows and episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares full details on Lucasfilm's plans for Triple Force Friday 2019, beginning with a special Star Wars livestream and global reveal event. Triple Force Friday (Oct. 4) is the day that products inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, and the forthcoming video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will hit stores. Read more Star Wars news and reviews at The Toy Book, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Insider #WeKnowPlay #FuelYourFandom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") introduces the The Toy Insider's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, and discusses the new "Let's Be Kids" brand messaging campaign that Mattel launched for Fisher-Price during the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
It's a HUGE week for Hasbro! In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") breaks down the latest news from the Rhode Island-based toy and entertainment company as it acquires eOne (PJ Masks, Peppa Pig, Ricky Zoom), snags the Ghostbusters license, and makes a big move toward sustainability. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
Is playtime over? In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") discusses the President Trump's latest tariff claims — a 10% tax hitting on Sept. 1 — and the industry response, including recent comments from Hasbro and Mattel.tar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
Is the closure of Toys "R" Us in the U.S. finally in the rearview mirror? In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") discusses the new mid-year toy sales report issued by The NPD Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
It's a special Fourth of July Weekend spectacular edition of The Toy Report! In this episode, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares a few of the week's top toy stories, including American Girl's new Bowling Alley, The Pop Insider's plans for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), plus news from Hasbro Gaming, Learning Express Toys, Super7 x Peanuts, GameStop, Nickelodeon, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares a few of the week's top toy stories, including the latest on Tru Kids Brands' attempt at a U.S. Toys "R" Us relaunch, Hasbro's Mr. MONOPOLY finally getting a voice, Mattel and Nintendo launching Hot Wheels Mario Kart, Mongoose Bikes collaborating with Netflix's Stranger Things and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including news from ASTRA Marketplace & Academy, The Toy Association, E3 and more. Featuring Arcade1Up, Super7, LEGO, Hasbro, ZURU, Jazwares, AtGames, eOne, and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including news from Licensing Expo, and a look ahead at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Featuring ZURU, Jazwares, Funrise, Wicked Cool Toys, Hasbro, Mattel, Basic Fun!, Alpha Group, Nickelodeon, We Cool Toys, The Wiggles and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including Basic Fun! + Care Bears, SYBO Games' partnership with Alpha Group, Funrise + Caterpillar, news from Sesame Place, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including Mattel's new deal with Warner Bros., YouTubers including HappyKidsTV, Blippi, and La Bala making deals, plus the latest from Laser X, Scentco, Little Tikes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares news on The Toy Association's fight against Trump tariffs, clarifies the status of Party City's helium shortage and store closings, and hits the week's top headlines, including news from Matchbox, Jazwares, MGA Entertainment, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares news on The Toy Association's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Spin Master and Funko Financials, the latest from Sesame Workshop, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares news on The Genius of Play's Play All May, Mattel's family entertainment centers, Power Rangers' new Ranger, Playmonster's latest acquisition, Boss Fight Studio's wrestling win and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
In the first-ever audio version of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") breaks down the biggest headlines in the toy industry this week, including Hasbro's big win for the first quarter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adventuremedia/message
Sejohn’s visit to Toys R Us to pay his respects to the once great company end up dredging up a slew of confessions from Devon about his time as a Toy Collector, how he became disillusioned with the TMNT Community, and the real story of when Tyrese Gibson saved his life mere minutes before the Providence premiere of Transformers in 2007.
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Lightspeed Fix for Star Wars News, Reviews, Rumors, and Toys In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. Mother of Dragons! Emilia Clarke is in Star Wars! The boys prep for the Rogue […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Lightspeed Fix for Star Wars News, Reviews, Rumors, and Toys In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. Mother of Dragons! Emilia Clarke is in Star Wars! The boys prep for the Rogue […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Lightspeed Fix for Star Wars News, Reviews, Rumors, and Toys In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. In news, Mike discusses Diego Luna’s recent comments on Rogue One and Daisey Ridley’s Reaction […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Lightspeed Fix for Star Wars News, Reviews, Rumors, and Toys In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. In news, Mike discusses Diego Luna’s recent comments on Rogue One and Daisey Ridley’s Reaction […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. The boys talk the latest Rogue One Trailer, Dr. Aphra, and the Broken Down Ford Report. In the Toy Report, Sideshow outdo themselves once again and Hot Wheels never Cease to, well, we're not sure really. All this so very little more on this episode of Fly Casual!
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOYS type of cast. The boys talk the latest Rogue One Trailer, Dr. Aphra, and the Broken Down Ford Report. In the Toy Report, Sideshow outdo themselves once again and Hot Wheels never Cease to, well, we're not sure really. All this so very little more on this episode of Fly Casual!
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys discuss JJ flapping his jaw about Rey’s parents and no one is amused. A new petition is gaining traction begging Disney to bring the EU back into Canon. The Ep […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys discuss JJ flapping his jaw about Rey’s parents and no one is amused. A new petition is gaining traction begging Disney to bring the EU back into Canon. The Ep […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys are all abuzz about the new Rogue One Teaser Trailer, Episode VIII Updates, and May the Fourth specials coming to a comic book store near you! Hold on tight… […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys are all abuzz about the new Rogue One Teaser Trailer, Episode VIII Updates, and May the Fourth specials coming to a comic book store near you! Hold on tight… […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Pappaw Ginn drops by for a chat. In News, the boys discuss Harrison Ford’s advice to the new Han Solo, The Force Awakens is leaked to the Web, Ep VIII news, […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Pappaw Ginn drops by for a chat. In News, the boys discuss Harrison Ford’s advice to the new Han Solo, The Force Awakens is leaked to the Web, Ep VIII news, […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike talks The Force Awakes news including box office receipts and killing off Han Solo. In the toy report, Garrick discusses a new K-Mart exclusive Rey. NEWS The Force Awakens Box Office Receipts Update (Box […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike talks The Force Awakes news including box office receipts and killing off Han Solo. In the toy report, Garrick discusses a new K-Mart exclusive Rey. NEWS The Force Awakens Box Office Receipts Update (Box […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys talk the latest box office receipts for The Force Awakens, a possible release date for TFA VOD, Ep VIII cast announcements, and the latest Rogue One news. That’s all […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys talk the latest box office receipts for The Force Awakens, a possible release date for TFA VOD, Ep VIII cast announcements, and the latest Rogue One news. That’s all […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike gets punished for his continued verbal diarrhea, the boys beg and plead for your nominations for the podcast awards, we check in on the box office receipts for TFA, and, […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike gets punished for his continued verbal diarrhea, the boys beg and plead for your nominations for the podcast awards, we check in on the box office receipts for TFA, and, […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike reports on the TFA Blu-Ray release date and Ep 8 & 9 news and Garrick talks Battlefront updates. NEWS The Force Awakens Box Office Update (Box Office Mojo) (Variety) TFA […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike reports on the TFA Blu-Ray release date and Ep 8 & 9 news and Garrick talks Battlefront updates. NEWS The Force Awakens Box Office Update (Box Office Mojo) (Variety) TFA […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys are ready to take 2016 and make it their biznatch. Mike talks TFA records falling all over and Garrick expounds on Rey-nopo-gate! NEWS The Force Awakens The Force Awakens […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys are ready to take 2016 and make it their biznatch. Mike talks TFA records falling all over and Garrick expounds on Rey-nopo-gate! NEWS The Force Awakens The Force Awakens […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys talk the new Star Wars International Trailer, George Lucas’s Museum approval, and Gwendoline Christie, and Slave Leia’s retirement. NEWS The Force Awakens TONS of New Footage in a New […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys talk the new Star Wars International Trailer, George Lucas’s Museum approval, and Gwendoline Christie, and Slave Leia’s retirement. NEWS The Force Awakens TONS of New Footage in a New […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys discuss the full length trailer, the saga soundtracks on vinyl, David Prowse, and Rebels Season 2. In toys, New York Comic Con is all the rage and the boys discuss Battlefront […]
It is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week on Fly Casual Your Star Wars Podcast In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys discuss the full length trailer, the saga soundtracks on vinyl, David Prowse, and Rebels Season 2. In toys, New York Comic Con is all the rage and the boys discuss Battlefront […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week. John Landis says we are getting a theatrical cut of the original trilogy! The boys go ga-ga over, mmmm, Slave Leia. John Boyega sheds a tear and Anthony Daniels makes people cry. Oh, and Battlefront is broke. Tune-in […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, it is a NEWS and TOY REPORT kind of week. John Landis says we are getting a theatrical cut of the original trilogy! The boys go ga-ga over, mmmm, Slave Leia. John Boyega sheds a tear and Anthony Daniels makes people cry. Oh, and Battlefront is broke. Tune-in […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Foreign Correspondent Steve Potter in the UK invades, Mike brings you the latest on Jake Lloyd and other news while Garrick talks HUGE toys. NEWS Jake Lloyd Update (Fox News) Ewan McGregor talks reprising Obi-Wan (Den of Geek) New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Promo Art from Russia! (Making Star Wars) […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Foreign Correspondent Steve Potter in the UK invades, Mike brings you the latest on Jake Lloyd and other news while Garrick talks HUGE toys. NEWS Jake Lloyd Update (Fox News) Ewan McGregor talks reprising Obi-Wan (Den of Geek) New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Promo Art from Russia! (Making Star Wars) […]
(Reviews & Rumors) In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Garrick talks Kanan and Mike talks  new TFA pictures hitting the Web. Reviews: Comics: Marvel Kanan #3 Porkins Bite of the Week: Rumors: Something ‘Wicket’ this way comes!? (Cinemablend) More info on a Force Awakens character? (Star Wars 7 News) Spoilers for The Force Awakens […]
(Reviews & Rumors) In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Garrick talks Kanan and Mike talks  new TFA pictures hitting the Web. Reviews: Comics: Marvel Kanan #3 Porkins Bite of the Week: Rumors: Something ‘Wicket’ this way comes!? (Cinemablend) More info on a Force Awakens character? (Star Wars 7 News) Spoilers for The Force Awakens […]
(News & Toy Report) In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, Mike talks C3-PO’s red arm and Garrick tells us about San Diego Comic Con exclusives. News: Sir Christohper Lee becomes One with the Force (Wall street Journal) The Red Scare! New See-Threepio design found on Mexican soda can! (Making Star Wars) Rebels season 2 […]
In this episode of Fly Casual Podcast, the boys are back after a long holiday break, ready to throw you right back into the thick of all things Star Wars with News and the Toy Report. (News, Toys) Fly Casual is your podcast for the latest Star Wars news, reviews, rumors and even a toy […]
In this episode of Fly Casual we explore A New Dawn of ultimate collecting, concept art, and the Hulk? Â We don’t know where Corey has hidden himself, but we still give you the latest News, Toy Report, and Rumors. Check out the show notes! Fly Casual is your podcast for the latest Star Wars news, […]
In this action packed episode of FlyCasual Podcast, Corey, Howie, Garrick, and Mike welcome special guest and His Excellency, Jabba the Hut, to the Underground Bunker where we broadcast our pirate signal to discuss our favorite Star Wars news bites and rumors of the past week, give you the latest in our Toy Report, and answer Fan Mail. Fly […]
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