The Toy Tomb: Recent Episodes
Arkay and Willie!
In this episode of the Toy Tomb Podcast, I am joined by a guest supporter of the show (Johnathan) to discuss our top 10 favorite toys we received for Christmas growing up.I wish all my subscribers and supporters a very Merry Christmas!
In this episode of the podcast I share memories of first seeing star wars back in 1977 and my favorite toys I owned from that era (pre 1980).
Download HereIcons Unearthed Star Wars - https://www.amazon.com/Icons-Unearthed-Star-Wars/dp/B0B8RL9KQKFirst Lightsaber - https://youtu.be/h-vvqWAIo9U?si=D3Zoy_o5ETPi-U5YElectronic Battle Command - https://youtu.be/HQ7cBj1JTaQ?si=Nwk-aKIOPdcSzZ6CDiecast Ships - https://youtu.be/B1AId7Vpu_4?si=Gcu_bH95imOmjFmVX wing restoration - https://youtu.be/o042LvXsKYgTie Fighter restoration - https://youtu.be/EJXCcwE2PPgHouse of Heroes Myrtle Beach - https://www.facebook.com/houseofheroescomicsandcollectables/Radio Control R2D2 refit - https://youtu.be/hLrdb8ZhUgwStar Wars Laser Battle - https://youtu.be/xO7F059oHvIY wing Restoration - https://youtu.be/5muB9DJLrhU
In this episode ArKay and Willie! discuss some past Christmas memories and what gifts they received they were not expecting!Download Here:
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Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer puppet restoration
Antique/Retro Toy Store in Richmond VA
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about a cool 60's board game and those neat mini monsters from Remco!Download Here:
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Green Ghost Game
Remco Mini Monsters
"Forgotten" music by Repulsive in intro
Halloween music during commercial break
In this episode Willie! talks about a cherished electronic toy from his youth :) Also some great ramblin's between arkay and wille! as well :)
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Willie!'s Starbird Video
Some more cool Starbird info
Starbird instruction manual
MB Catalog
Starbird commercial
Great Starbird page
In this episode the guys are joined by Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast to talk about the EZ Bake oven and a cool 2600 game Piece O' Cake!Download here:
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2600 Game by Game Podcast
Easy Bake Oven History "Cooking with Light" Book
Easy Bake Oven Timeline
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of the cool slot sets from Tyco featuring trucks and hauling!Download Here:
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Tyco US1 Electric Trucking Resource
Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle World Record Jump
US1 Marvel Comics
New Wave Toys Qbert
In this episode, arkay and willie! talk about some slot car memories from the late 60's and 70's Download Here:
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Blast from the past store
Custom kenner 6 million dollar man facebook page
Online map for slot car racing tracks
Sams Trains showing Ratchet Motor in Slot Car
Modelville raceway
Car Model Magazine
Cox La Cucaracha
Cox GT 40 kit car
In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about a beloved magazine they enjoy! MAD Magazine!Download Here:
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Doug Gilford's Maga Magazine Covers Site
MAD Magazine Computer Program Video
ArKay and Willie! go down memory lane looking at vintage Christmas Catalogs and having a good time! Go to the Christmas Catalog website to follow along with the guys :)
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Christmas Catalog Site used in Show
Eddy Goldfarb Documentary
In this episode the guys talk about a cool line of toys from the late 60's from Ideal! The Zeroids!Download Here:
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Eladdin Controllers
Robotapedia
The Old Robot Website
Wildtoys
Zeroidz
In this episode of the Toy Tomb, ArKay and Willie! talk about Ben Cooper Halloween costumes, some of their favorite candy back then and other fun Halloween stuff :)Download Here:
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Ben Cooper Masks
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Wax Lips
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Candy Cigarettes
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Garfield Halloween
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Dark Toons
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Halloween in a Box
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T for 2 The Terminator 2 Show!
In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about one of their favorite Newtonian fluid toys! Silly Putty!Download Here:
Retro Artifacts
Triple C Toys and Collectibles
A toy I had back in the 70's that is one of my all time favorites! In this episode the 7 inch daredevil joins the Toy Tomb to talk about Evel Knievel, Bob Gill, The Stunt Cycle and more!
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7 Inch DareDevil Facebook Page
7 Inch DareDevil Youtube Channel
Evil Knievel Toys on Facebook
California Creations 2019 Stunt Cycle
Bob Gill the Florida Flyer!
Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel Toys
Arkay and Willie! are back again talking about some more of their favorite Marx Toys! Norm is also back talking about a neat Marx board game called Cats Eye!
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Willy Weasely Comic
Atari 5200 Super Podcast (Community Podcast)
Marx Super Shot Funny Car Facebook Group
Boys Life Magazine Archive
Norms Board Game Museum Youtube Show
ToyKingWonder Marx ElectroShot restore
Spoon Men
In this very first episode Arkay and Willie! go over the shows format and discusses one of Willie's favorite toys Tomy's Big Loader! A great toy from 1977 that had a very successful run!
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Willie's! Big Loader Review Video
Big Loader repair tips
1984 Big Loader Commercial
1977 Big Loader Commercial
UK Commercial
Great site about Big Loader Repairs
Brooklyn Bites Podcast
Toys R Us Report
Gamester81
Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast
In this episode, Willie! talks about another favorite childhood toy that gave him much joy and his parents great woe. Mattel's Astro Blast Rocket Base!
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Shermans Antiques and Mall
Big Fun in Columbus OH
In this episode Arkay discusses one of his favorite toys from 1964! This toy was only out for 1 year before being taken off the shelf. Willie! talks about some Vintage Toy Stores he visited in Indianapolis and much more!
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Horrible Linkys:
Horrible Hamilton Info
Intellivisionaries Podcast
D's Vintage Toys and Collectibles
Closet Space Toys
Toy Pit
Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum
Remco Information
Released by Marx Toys in 1964, this great toy is just as fun today as it was then!
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Gnip Gnop! from 1971 is this episode subject. A cool game from Parker Brothers that was thoroughly enjoyed! This epsisode was reuploaded to to a editing error at the 30 minute mark (commercials overlapped the podcast :P)
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In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about memories of Parchute toys and Rubber Band Powered Balsa Planes! Plus lots of other shenanigans done as kids :)
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In this epsisode the classic stereoscopic viewer is discussed! Arkay talks about 3d photography and a whole bunch of other interesting topics covered as well!
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In this fun filled episode Arkay and Willie talk about Chutes Away! Willie! talks about a couple neat retro toy stores he visited plus there is a great audio submission from Greg that does the SNES and Playstation Power Podcast!
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In this fun episode Wille! and Arkay discuss the Vertibird by Mattel toys! A classic flying helicopter toy from the 70's!
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On this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss what five toys they would each ask for if they were 8 year olds in 2016. Some of Willie!'s toy finds are discussed, listener feedback on other fun items! So stoke up the yule log, grab some eggnog and sit back and relax.
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Coleco Retro Expo
The Visions of Johnny the Skull
Tonka Climb Overs
Lionel Polar Express
Dinosaur packs
Kano Computer Kit
Viewmaster VR
R/C Centipede
Anki Overdrive
Crayola Virtual Designer Star Wars
Mattel Gas Out Game
Marx Command Drive Quick Shift 500 Video
Kusan Grand Prix Video
In this fun episode the guys talk about a neat vintage toy from the late 60's, Kusan Toys Grand Prix! A gravity powered slot car racing game! Also in this episode there are some fun tangets about Batman and Superman, plus other fun things!
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In this episode we talk about the cool classic toy Vac-U-Form by Mattel and the board game The Bermuda Triangle from Milton Bradley. Also in this episode we announce the Qbert minicade giveaway and lots of other fun toy topic!
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Fifty Two 80's Retro Shop
Your Toy Connection
Rick's Toys N Comics
Trackside Antiques
Museum of Working Minatures
Qbert from Basic Fun
Qbert Giveaway on Toy Tomb Podcast Facebook Page
Maxx Traxx from Skull Duggery
Bermuda Triangle Review by Board Game Museum
On this episode the guys take a look at Remco's Mighty Casey Ride'Em Railroad, a fun toy that lets you be the engineer and ride around! Next, Fireball Island is discussed, a great action board game!
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Hidden warehouse full of trains
Toy Box Show
Disney Lonesome Ghost Cartoon
Toccata for Toy Trains
Cracker Jack toys
JLM Trains
Disney Out Of Scale Cartoon
Imaginarium Express Train
Fireball island review from the Board Game Museum
In this episode Arkay talks about a great series of model kits from Aurora! the classic universal monster series! We also hear from Norm of the Board Game Museum on Youtube in his new segment on the cast called Norms Board Game corner plus we talk a little about Electronic Battleship.
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Compucolor Battleship
Sonar Sub Hunt
Classic Battleship Game at Target
Starship Model Lighting and Electronics Facebook Group
Old Model Kits Webpage
Neptunes Cellar/Ben Franklin store in Amherst WI
Makes Cents Variety Store in Milwaukee WI
Krazy Ikes Toy
Elvira's Monsterama on Aurora Monsters
Aurora Monsters DVD
Life Size Aurora Monster Models
Rat Fink Models
Torpedo Run Game
Pac Man Board Game
The Kennedy's Board Game
In this episode Arkay and Willie talk about the classic diving toy that used baking powder as fuel. Norm is back as well to talk about Milton Bradleys Dark Tower board game. Plus lots of other fun!
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Golden Spike Museum
Intellivision Warship
Mattel Caster Master
Retro Artifacts
Big Fun
Spare Time Hobby Shop
Atari IO
Doc's Moviecade video
Great site on Baking Powder Subs
Dark Tower Flash Game
Baking Powder Sub patent
3d Print your own Diving Sub!
In this episode the cool Weird OH's are examined and discussed by ArKay while Willie! Laments about his Code Name Sector game! Norm talks about the cool Milton Bradley game Laser Attack in the Board Game Corner. Lots of fun retro content abound in this episode, so grab a drink and sit right back for another fun filled episode of The Toy Tomb!
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Laser Attack Game
Retro Artifacts Store
Loony Bin Store
Radio Shack Robot Bank
Toys that Made Us
Atari XEGS podcast
Plastic Galaxy Documentary
Stranger Things 2 promo
Midge toy car history
Little People Farm
Billy Galaxy
Bridge Direct Electronic Games
Ricks Comics
Mattel Master Caster
Hot Rod Hootenanny
Big Daddy Roth Info
Bill Cambell Info
Weird OH's Models
In this fun filled episode, the guys are joined by Ferg from the 2600 Game by Game Podcast to discuss Batman! Arkay shares a cool story about meeting the Riddler, Ferg and Wille talk about meeting Burt Ward! So Turbines to Speed! Batteries to Power! its time for BATMAN!
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The Batman Blog
Comic Fortress
Nostalgia Slot Hobby
Ricks Comics N Toys
Sphero R2D2
Creepsters
Loki/Thaean Batman Metal Theme
Batman and Bill
Batman Cartoons
MEGO Museum
Batman Toys
Willie! visits Arkay and they record a impromptu episode :P The Ataribox is discussed, along with the SNES mini, Bridge direct minicades and other random toy discussions!
So sit right back and let the Ramblin' begin!
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In this episode Arkay and Willie! are joined by Rick Reynolds from the Intellivisionaries, Holiday Special and Greatest American Hero Podcast to discuss Space 1999 and some of the incredible toys that were made!
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Big Fun Columbus
Super Impulse Tiny Arcade's
Bridge Direct Mini Arcade Games
Gary and Elonne Saffer Butterscotch Parade site
TV and Film Toys
Action Figure Blues Podcast
Norm's Board Game Museum Channel
Greatest American Hero Podcast
Holiday Special Podcast
Space 1999 Toys
More Space 1999 Toys
Space 1990.org
Space 1999.net
Space 1999 Facebook Page
Space 1999 Video Game
In this special Toy Tomb Podcast Episode, Arkay and Willie! have a chat with Gary and Elonne Saffer, the dynamic duo behind great toys such as the Hot Wheels Master Caster, Milky the Cow, Streex, Top Speed and many others!
Check out their webpage ButterScotch Parade
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In this episode Mattel's Battlestar Galactica Space Alert is examined along with Race N Chase from Matchbox! Also is a cool segment from Norm on Tornado Rex and we close off the episode with a holiday gift guide!
So grab some eggnog, set back by the fire and settle right in to The Toy Tomb :)
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Board Game Museum
Time Tunnel Comics & Toys
Toy Federation Toys
Big Fun
Ricks Comics & Games
MeTV toys
Hess Trucks
Handheld Museum
Modelville Slot Cars
Super Impulse Tiny Arcade
Projector Dome
Infra the Robot
LEC Trains
LittleBits electronic kits
Catapults N Crossbows
VEX Robotics
Uncle Milton Star Wars Science
SmartLab Toys
Jacks Films youtube show
In this episode the guys get a great interview with the creator of Merlin! Mr. Bob Doyle! they also discuss one of Arkay's favorite toys he recently recreated using a 3d printer, the TurboBeam! Norm is back with another great Board Game Museum review of Crossfire!
Time to get into that ole toybox again!
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Arkay's Christmas Video
Willie!'s Christmas Video
Halcyon Alien Model
Mattel Handheld Dungeons and Dragons
Basic Fun MiniCades
Mattel He Man Handheld
Netflix Toys that Made Us
Electric Football
Electric Baseball
Worlds Smallest
The Electronic Wizard (online Merlin game)
ArKay's 3d printed Turbobeam car
Bob Doyle's InfoPhilospher page
Stop Thief Game
PopCon Indy
In this episode Eddy Goldfarb talks about his early days as a toy inventor and what he is up to today. His most widespread toy invention was the Wind Up Chattering Teeth! Eddy has several toys credited to him such as Kerplunk, Stompers, Shark Attack, Vacuform, Battling Tops and many many others.
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Eddy getting the Lifetime Achievement aware in 2010
Great article about Eddy and the Yakity Yak teeth!
Documentaries that had Eddy in them!
Bio of Eddy
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the classic tv show and its toys! Norm is back with another board game museum review and we have a special listener interview! So grab some Frackin' drinks and sit right back for this Feldercarb of an episode!
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ByYourCommand.net
BattleStar Galactica 1978 Facebook page
Neighbors for Neighbors store
Holocron toy store
Toyman Television
Toy Polloi
Epoch Baseball Pachinko
Rollarino
Rack Toys Book
Handheld games by Matsushima
Atari 5200 podcast
Atari XEGS podcast
Viper Car
Battlestar Galactica Second Coming
Battlestar Galactica Universal Tour
In this special episode, Curt Vendel of Legacy Consumer Electronics talks about various Atari projects such as the 7800XM module and the start of the Atari Flashback line! Some cool stories are shared from the book he co-authored - Atari Business is Fun and his adventures on trying to preserve Atari history by dumpster diving :)
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Atarimuseum.com
Atari Business is Fun
Atari Flashback
Atari 7800XM module
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of their favorite toys they had made by Marx! Norm is back with another Board Game Museum Segment on Samurai Swords! Lots of fun in this episode, so grab a favorite beverage and sit right back and delve into the Toy Tomb!
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By Marx! video by Fred Flix
Classic Marx Toys
Marx Toy Books on Amazon
Pop Culture Exchange Omaha NE
Kuegal Toy Museum
Marx Toy Museum
Green Machine
Mechanical Train Set
Prop Shots
BarnStormer
Hootin Hollow Haunted House Commercial
Hootin Hollow Haunted House Page
Rattlin' Gattlin' Shooting Gallery
Moon Patrol Model Kit
Marx TV Tennis
Marx Quickshift 500
In this episode Arkay and Willie discuss some of those cool (and not so cool) toys advertised in Comic Books or old mail order magazines! Norm is back with another cool Board Game segment! Sit right back, relax with your Sea Monkeys and give the episode a listen!
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Curiosities East
Curiosities on Front
Haji Battery Operated Train Set
ColecoCade 2400 Frenzy
Charles Atlas
Johnson Smith Catalogs
Dark Past of Sea Monkeys
Sea Monkey Worship site, pretty entertaining!
Stanzel Museum
Mail Order Mysteries
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about model rockets! They also discuss the Pintastic Pinball Expo they attended in Sturbridge MA, plus lots of other fun topics as well.
Strap in and prepare for liftoff in this episode of The Toy Tomb Podcast!
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Estes Video
Centuri Video
Model Rocketry the Last Frontier Video 1977
Vashon Liquid Fueled Model Rockets
Pintastic Pinball
The Toy Vault in Emerald Square Mall
Model Empire Store
Atari 5200 Super Community
ColecoVisions Podcast
Extreme Rocketry LDRS
Kenner Custom Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Women Project
In this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss the Ideal toy company, from its beginnings in the early 1900's. So many cool toys were made by this company, it was hard for the guys to pick just three each to discuss! Norm is also back with a great segment on Mousetrap!
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Grandaddys Antiques
Curiosities on Front
Dark Tower remake
Dr. Mego on Monster Party Podcast
Custom Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman Project
Collectors Weekly
Toy Tales
In this premiere episode of the Toy Tomb Mini's, Willie! talks about one of his favorite toys he received for Christmas back in 1974. Sears Aqua Diver! A Fun diving toy that was also release by Parker Brothers as Sea Diver and Vic-Toys as Dyna Diver in the UK!
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Check out Sams Toy Box for more cool information!
Toy Tomb Podcast email - toytombpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook - The Toy Tomb
In this episode Willie talks about the 1982 Movie Tron and some of toys of the era, plus shares some memories and thoughts on other Tron items!
Episode Artwork by Brad Klausen
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1982 Tron Tournament
1982 July issue of Electronic Games
Tron Sector Site
TomyTronic Tron
Ideal's Assault on MCP board game
Tomy Tron figures and Light Cycles
In this episode I talk about another one of my favorite toys growing up that was done by Parker Brothers, R.O.M. the SpaceKnight! this was a really neat Electronic Action figure that also had a great comic book series!
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Great Rom Reference site!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! Discuss their three top scary Toys! And a really fun podcast they enjoy called The Monster Party! Norm is back with a cool board game review of Ghosts! and there is lots of feedback to go through this time! Sit right back, relax and lets dive into The Toy Tomb!
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Monster Party Podcast
Bally Alley
Mattel Godzilla Game
Charley Chimp
Orlock the Vampire 3d
Tin Haunted House with effects!
Time Bomb Game
Jack in the Box
Ouija Board History
In this episode, David from the Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman project talks about the cool Kenner toys based on this show! Norm is back with another board game review as well!
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OSI Files Podcast
Six Million Dollar Man Toys
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about Superman! From his humble beginnings in the 30's to the influence to pop culture he is now, join use for this Super episode!
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Dudes in Toyland Podcast
Neighbors for Neighbors Foundation
Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast
Superman Celebration Metropolis IL
Superman Mechanical Monsters Episode
Superman 78 Theme Metal Rock Cover Version by Chris Barker
A fun toy from the early 80's that featured a spring loaded motor. Plus a cool feature of begin able to put a penny on the back to get it to do wheelies and other stunts! So both fun and educational!
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In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the origins of Shazam and the new 2019 Movie!
If you are a fan of the classic TV show Shazam/Isis then check out this cool podcast dedicated to it - Shazam Isis Podcast
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In this episode I talk about my top 10 favorite Star Wars Toys I had in the late 70's!
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In this episode we talk a little about Godzilla and some of the toys Willie! had growing up. Also in this episode we get caught up on email and discuss some cool toy stores Willie! recently visited.
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Whoopee Bowl Antiques
Ogo Toys
Crowemag Toys
Toy Drop
kenner Alien Commercial
Archie Bunker Karate Men Commercial
Mattel Shogun Warriors Godzilla Commercial
Mattel Godzilla Game Commercial
Willie! and Heidi playing the Godzilla Game
Revenge Creatures Review on Youtube
A fun interview with Bill Paxton author if the book - A World Without Reality: Inside Marvin Glass's Toy Vault
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Book Webpage
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about a beloved electronic board game from 1981 that did not stay in the shelves very long! Its Milton Bradleys Dark Tower!
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In this episode Norm from the Board Game Museum on Youtube joins in the fun as Ferg (From the 2600 Game by Game podcast) and Willie! make up a list of their favorite board games!
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Norms Board Game Museum on YouTube
Spin Again Book
2600 Game by Game Podcast
Retrogaming Roundup Podcast
