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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are quite Excited & equally Privileged for reaching our Milestone 10th Year of Podcasting Fun! So to Celebrate; we have several things lined up to Celebrate this! First off we are sharing our Annual Daily Collection Pics of Your Collections via Social Media- on Instagram & Facebook! Thankyou; & please submit a pic if you haven't already. Big reveal too; we unveil a New TPP Logo! Huge thanks to Cody Hulks aka SADC_TheClown for bringing this to life for us! But that's not all; we FINALLY have an avenue for you to purchase our Merch via the RedBubble website (See link bellow). And if that all wasn't enough; then listen out; as we have Special Guest: Damian, aka: Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous in the studio; to bring us up to speed on all the Exciting News & Collaborations he has been involved in for the world & passion of the Jem Universe!! Plus, as any good Birthday's are known for; some nice Presents! Well, Master Colin Betts has it in spades; as we open some beautiful & very very thoughtful gifts to round out the episode. Thankyou good sir!! A genuinely fun episode & wider Celebration of our little Podcast & the AMAZING Community we have built around us. Thank-you everyone for your on-going support!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; even though we are Celebrating our 10th Year of Podcasting; we unfortunately exhausted all our energy on the Previous SDCC Reveals & Announcements Ep. So we are giving you a ReIssue episode instead from the Vault. (Originally Posted as Ep #143 - from October 2019).
Original blurb: It’s a very special ep as we’re joined by not one, but two of favourite guests in Davey Damaged and Scotty so that’s right – it’s a Homer episode! Trent takes us through a vintage retrospective look at The Addams family by Playmates. Perfectly timed for Halloween, we wonder what could have been with this short-lived line and look to the future of the franchise as a new movie approaches. What characters didn’t get made, which ones make the camera glow and where does MC Hammer fit into it all? We make the jump to Show and Tell as Davey tries to trump us all with a purchase so large, we doubt it will actually fit in his toy room! There’s some DC, MOTU and even Final Fantasy options to choose from. Frank gives a lovely tribute showing that sometimes, the value of a toy; lays in more than its sticker price. Then it’s Quiz time and with Davey onboard, anything is possible. To say this episode goes off the rails is putting it mildly – but on the plus side we learnt that Trent can’t hold his liquor, Ben thinks photos record sound, Space Jam was an event and Rick Moranis is Trent’s muse. So hold on for this crazy ride that also serves as a farewell for one of the team…
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There's so so SO much stuff to cover, we just hit record and took our eyes off the clock. We go through all the big player companies (and a few surprises as well) to bring you the biggest review of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 ever! Who wins? Who surprises us? Who dissapoints us? How many Shuttup and Take my Money's are we throwing out there? Strap in because this is hands down our longest episode EVER! Best of luck to Lego Master Trent who finds out if he's winner today!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we dive back into our regular News Segment - with quite a bit to cover! First off, a recap from Episode 1 (of 4) from Trent's latest Lego Masters Bricktacula Event! Then, an exciting announcement from Cards & Collectables season 2 - now with an official release date! A New 4-Armed Beast is announced for the MOTU Origins line; who is hyped for this?! New Movie MOTU characters announced plus some awesome TMNT plus Ghostbusters multi-packs from Mondo. S7 Silverhawks keep on delivering more characters; & Blokees tease an Absolute Batman. McFarlane announces more Batman related characters; then Robosen showcase the most Superior Decepticon of them all! The Cross-Over nobody asked for? -Transformers X Scooby Doo offer. Sometimes you think that some modern toys can't do any better; but somehow, SH Figuarts said "Hold My Beer!" Lego showcase the first round of Pokémon Mini-Figures plus in scale Pokémon Characters too; all in a very nice looking Build. Then Ben tests the lads with the return of The Quiz! Is it too hard? How many did you know?
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We go live on Facebook to celegrate anotehr milestone episode and without burying the lead, there is chaos. And maybe a Lord of Destruction or two. We go card-based for this ep and unboxed a sealed pack of Batman Returns cards from 1992. Can we get the full set? Who has the best costume? Who had the best comment? Is Scoty over-worked and under paid? If the audio sounds odd then check out the mid on Facebook to see our faces fit for radio! Thanks to all our wonderful Patreons and longtime supporters - we couldn't have done this without you!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Special Guest: Sean in the Studio to chat all things DC related, with a big focus on Batman & the wider Justice League themselves. Kicking things off, we have our routine Get-To-Know-You questions. Then with a Fantastic recent visit to see Sean's Awesome Collection in person; we highlight a few things to chat towards; including the very controversial & quickly banned Jarts Toy from the early 1960's. Then we get into a discussion about Batman. Everything from Batman 66' & why that particular TV Run is so special to Sean. Highlights about the Batmobile & it's Origins; all the way covering the dynamic characters in the Show! We next pivot across to the Ground-Breaking Toy-line that was Kenner Super Powers. With Sean's expertise about the line, the variants & waxing on just why this particular Toyline out-shines many other interpretations of Super Heroes in Toy form. Then backing up that Super Powers discussion; we entertain another segment of The Team! This round focusing purely on the Heroes from the Kenner Super Powers Run! (with a purpose adjustment to the line-up, so that some certain characters don't get all the Votes!) - Who would you have picked?? Enjoy this fun filled ep!
In this episode we promote Sean's good friend Glenn Pluck - whom crates Fantastic Acrylic Cases for your Toys & Collectables. Be sure to check out his Business site: Ultimate Figure Protection on all the social sites or directly via his Website: www.ultimatefigureprotection.com
Milestone Episode #450 will be Broadcast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have HEAPS of awesome Pop Culture News & Announcements to cover!! But at the very Top of our list, is the extremely exciting announcement that Trent is a contestant again on Lego Masters Australia! This Bricktacular Event will be held over four episodes & he is a part of a team of three - consisting of himself, Alex & Felix! We wish him good-luck in advance! Then onto Toy News with McFarlane Super Powers Officially revealing their wave 14 line-up; plus One:12 Collective announce an awesome Vintage style Punisher figure with ALL the Guns! Another Godzilla figure from Super7 & so many G.I. Joe figures, its hard to keep up with! Star Wars Black Series 'Expands their Universe', plus a neat addition to the Archie Comic Book Figure line-up that rounds out the set of Mighty Mutanimals. A Blind-Box offer of TMNT figs from Playmates that doesn't impress us much; but Batman media announcements & release dates certainly has us hyped indeed. Then we round out the ep with a Classic segment of Reading, Watching, Playing. Ben praises The Absolute Batman Comics, Frank appreciates the Supergirl film, Scot is impressed by the 'Obsessions' film; & Trent is flying the Aussie Flag for the World Cup Soccer! All this & More! Enjoy!!
Milestone Episode #450 will be broadcsast LIVE on Facebook & potentially other streams, on Saturday July 11th @8pm (Adelaide, South Australian time). Tune in for Visual Fun, Interaction & Give Aways!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another Segment for The Team - this round featuring the arch Enemy of the M.A.S.K. Heroes - Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem - V.E.N.O.M.! We take into effect their Appearances, their Mask's Capabilities & but not limited to; even pulling from their Stats. The usual run-down of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course Vehicle! This was a fun one. Who would you have picked?!? Then Trent flips through the Magazine Pages of old ToyFare issues - in our repeat "From The Vault" segment. This round it focuses on Predictions (from the early 2000's) with us trying to guess what direction the articles where trying to go in. Plus another Fun article focused around the "Dirty Little Secrets" surrounding our beloved: Masters Of The Universe property. How many do we know? How many did you know? Enjoy!
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Today on the show there's a backlog of news to chat too and it comes from all parts of just about every fandom. How much is Frank prepared to pay for a Super Powers fig? How many Boomerangs is too many? Is it really the Fantastic Four when ones dies? Who IS the greatest hero of them all? Can Mondo break Trent? Just how old is the TMNT fandom? In a golden time for movies, what has our wallets crying in pain? Find out the answer to all this and more right now!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are giving our thoughts & experiences from our recent visit to the Annual Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Kicking off with our forceful entry into the event! Scott as the New Organiser has done a fantastic job with table spacing, Real Pop-Culture Cars as an attraction & what kind of things that where on offer for Sale; plus of course our SCORES! We each have quite a diverse range of goodies that came home with us; but as always it was absolutely awesome to socialise with so so many people! Then we begin our Review of the New Masters OF The Universe Film! Kicking off with high level non-spoiler thoughts of the Movie. Tales of Trent & Ben seeing an Advanced screening of the Film - with sacrifices from our families to attend! Then; we dive in head first into a deep discussion that bounces all over the place which analyses the entire Movie - INCLUDING SPOILERS! We touch on everything from Characters, Lore, Tone, Easter Eggs, Credit Scenes; plus the things that don't quite merry up. We even have some of the Chronicles Action-Figures to touch on as well! Please get comfy for this extended episode; all the while celebrating Darren's Birthday too. Enjoy!!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are leaning into the significance of the Episode number - being FOUR. So we decide to spotlight Twelve of the Key Teams consisting of Four Members throughout Pop Culture History! With each Team / Group mentioned; we address the Teams official Title; the Individual Characters that make up said Group; plus their noteworthy first appearance in Pop Culture History. An in-depth conversation why said Team is significant to each of us in our own personal way & what they really mean to us. With a good mix of Movies, Comics, TV & overall cultural phenomenon's; this is an interesting & unique way to highlight & chat towards some properties that we don't talk about very often... Or the back story to why we continue to talk about some of our Favourite properties so much!! Enjoy!
Which Group / Team did we leave off our list; that you would have had on yours? Let us know!!
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Today we chat to Scott Simpson, the man behind one of our fave events, the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Learn what led him to take over from the great Andreas and how the 2026 edition is gonna be bigger and better. Scott brings his tales from Scotland, his passion for toys (and football), a wild sense of humor and even some gifts. Then a quick round of Show and Tell where Scott brings in something truley amazing. See you all at the Fair next weekend!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are back all back together in the studio again; to bring in all the Latest News! Kicking things off with quite a few MOTU Toy Headlines; branching all sub-categories of the brand - including a Playset! Neca continue to flip through the pages of the Mirage Comics, & questionably bring us Figures from those stories. Playmates announce a 2pk with BLOOD attributes!! As well as a potential Lawsuit to protect their work....? McFarlane continue to produce Batman products & Transformers Missing Link announce a unique offering in the form of G1 Ironhide & Ratchet. Trent gets super nostalgic over Goof-Troop; plus we have more Fighters announced from Jada & McFarlane too. Rounding out the News is a beautiful nod to the influential man that was Jack Kirby; in the form of a street named after him! Then we have a very close in-hand review of the amazingly intricate HeatBoys TMNT Figures. These Figures are absolutely extraordinary; with their Die-Cast designed Mech-Suits. They are honestly like nothing we have seen in the TMNT franchise before!! All this & more! Enjoy!!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately once again missing Scot; but making up the Forth Member of the show; & back from his recent UK Trip; we have Special Guest: Matt Tealeó! Matt systematically guides us through his most recent Toy Hunting Tour through UK! Kicking things off at "Leicester Vintage" & "Retrodee Toys"; with a very difficult mindset of self control & retaining enough money for the rest of the Trip! Then traveling next to the impressive: "Space Bridge"; which certainly holds up its name for Transformers fans! Next adventure was "The Vintage ToyMonster"; that was very well stocked indeed. Moving on next to: "Back To The Retro" which was positioned in a Mall. Then heading over to the incredibly well curated & equally spectacular: "Retro By Ronnie." Touring on then to both "Nerdbase" & "The London Toyshop". Next expedition was to "Hertfordshire Vintage Toys," with their striking Cabinet presentations! Then wrapping up at the awe-inspiring "88mph Toys" which seemed to have everything!! Then we bring it back to the Studio; with an exciting Gift-Box from Matt; for us to open! Wrapping up the Episode is a great overlook of what we are each Reading, Playing &/or Watching! Enjoy!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately missing Master Scot; but standing his spot is Special Guest: Matt Tealeó! Kicking things off, we have some somber News as we morn the loss of the Creator of He-Man; Roger Sweet. RIP great sir. Then onto more positive things; with Movie Masters Toys hitting our local stores in a big way; just how deep are we already with purchases?! Lots of awesome things coming out of Mondo plus another shot at Tron from the team at Hasbro. Marvel Legends continues to impress us; especially with their New Rivals offers! Arguments about how to pronounce "Mate" - & this is coming from a bunch of Aussies! Neca - we are directing this at you! Then we take off our Headphones, & suit up with our key choices of Superpowered Helmets! Yep, its time for another segment of The Team! Featuring you guessed it: The Good-Guys behind the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! Selecting key characters that best suit the catagories for: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman; as well as an Iconic Vehicle too!! Do YOU agree with our final Choices?! All this & more; ENJOY!!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all back together again in the studio; ready to share our latest exciting Stories of Adventure! Scot traveled to Melbourne & caught the 20th Anniversary of Wrestle Rock; as well as the Evil Dead -Musical; along with his partner Jo, Brett & Sarah. Frank traveled with his Family to Japan, & soaked in the awesome atmosphere & Culture! Including the height of Cherry Blossom Season! Disneyland certainly proved to be the happiest place on earth; plus creating new friends too! Ben car-pooled with Davey to Ballarat Victoria, for the incredibly entertaining Live Recording of Passive Aggressive ep 200! Then a trip to Melbourne to catch Renegades Of Wrestling! Trent & Fam adventured to Japan too - with some amazing stories of Universal Studios & Toy Hunting as far as his feet could take him!! Then we bring it back to our local area; in which Ben, Frank & Scot attended Brett & Sarah's: Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair event! We each sold there & had the best day! With all said above - you can only imagine what we each come together to get amped-up about.... Our Latest Scores! This is a rather big boost from each of us; as we shout-out the goodies we have got from all over the place!! All this & more - enjoy this extended ep!
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With Toy Fair week upon us and Trent overseas, we thought we'd dive into the archives. This dates back all the way to ep #13. Enjoy the roughness, the below part audio, the original intro, Darren in full flight and what feels like one of our earliest quizzes!
Original Episode Release Date: 10th April 2017
Original write-up: Join Frank, Ben, Darren and Trent as they chat Turtles. This episode includes the latest TMNT toy news, the ending of the current Nickelodean 3D animated series and a new 2D cartoon, as well as the Charachter Spotlight: April in April. Frank delivers one of the most challenging Toy and Pop Culture quizes to date. Play along and see if you are up to the challenge!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again welcome Special Guest Brett Owen into the studio! With his incredible insightful knowledge & overall Collection too; of Mattel's Secret Wars Toyline! With an impressive Roster of characters from all around the Marvel Universe! Kicking off in the early 80s; including a very impressive assortment of Vehicles & Playset. Brett drops some fact bombs that shock the Toy Power team; and he also has some great Toys from his personal collection to chat towards - including (but not limited to); the Doom Copter & Freedom Fighter sets. Then after a fantastic response from our listeners; Trent digs out another retro issue of ToyFare Magazine - in the new segment dubbed: From The Archives! With a look-back at the previous Top-10 list from Toyfare issue #11; how does that stand up against an apparently Fan-Voted 64 Action Figure Tournament -from the pages of ToyFare issue #38?!?! A fun guessing game for the crew; as they try & guess who will be (or was), the Overall Winner?! Do you agree; or were your own guesses different to ours? Enjoy!!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; after a flawless start without Frank; we get the ball rolling with Special Guest Brett Owen; assisting us with his one good leg! Latest News starts off with a personal addition to Ben's family in the form of a Four-Legged Friend named: Ziggy! Then we venture into the Plastic Meat Ball world of Battle Of The Planets! Mego have a neat exclusive Marvel set that looks very faithful, but has proved difficult to obtain in the past. YHS continue to entertain the Head-Lines with a New Cyptoids announcement in the form of: Bat-Boy! McFarlane & Entertainment Earth combine forces with a tease of more Super Powers figures.... Plus more announcements of G.I. Joe Classified Figures from the latest Hasbro Pulse Livestream. Then Ben goes down the Rabbit-Hole of a New-ish Modern Toyline that genuinely has something for all; including offers for the die-hard Vintage Toy fans too!!
To get a more information & potentially purchase the "Rover Robin" offers; please check out: https://pearia.co (or Google PeariA for your nearest potential stockist of these high quality toys.)
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Ben is still recovering so the three Musketeers are at it again. Scot takes us on a trip across the galaxy and comic book history as we look at what might just be the first ever comic book crossover super team. Avengers? Justice League? Never heard of em. Make mine: Defenders of the Earth. These guys are so old school, Scot has to explain where the term "Pulp" Action Heroes comes from! Going a little less further back in time, Trent debuts a new segment called "From the Archives" where we delve into the mind of 1990s Toyfare Magazine writers to see just what they were smoking. And much like the 90s itself, things are a little, funky. We also preview another new segment and some of our upcoming international travels! It's all happening!
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For a week when there "wasn't much going on", there's still plenty to talk about! Mattel seem to have worked out the livestream formula. Frank is possibly out on one line of Turtles - but in deep trouble with another! Todd does Todd things while Gatchaman makes some waves. Is Scot on the hook for a second Hot Toys figure? We then recap the grand finale of our good friends at Radical Rewind who go out on possibily the best sequel of all Time.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we get the ball rolling with another Classic Round of The Team. This episode focusing on two unique 80's Toy Properties that are much larger than majority of your other Action-Figures in your ToyBox. Centurions & Bravestarr; join forces to build the Ultimate Good-Guys Crew! Consisting of the stand-out Characters that fit the criteria of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist & Wheelman. Plus an Iconic Vehicle they can get around in! (Spoiler alert, there aren't many characters to pull from this round, so be ready for some clear winners & some heated debate too! Then in our second segment for the episode; we lean on another staple classic topic: Show & Tell. With a VERY mixed bag of Toys to chat towards, its an overall fun round table discussion around what each of us have brought in; as well as why each item is special in it's own right. Enjoy!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we kick off with some rather sad News, that's hits very close to the Aussie Community, as we morn the loss of Jamie Dunn; the Voice & puppeteer of Agro. A staple of Australian programs & so many laughs! Then we bounce around with other News & Announcements, with everything from Thunder Cats, as well as a few Masters Of The Universe Reveals too. Mondo have another pair of Squads, this time from DC Comics & Lego create a damn near perfect Racecar. Plus Splinter from Mezco, is phenomenal - made more special with the amount of things he comes with. Then we check our Mail-Boxes & celebrate some of our Latest Scores! Samurai Pizza Cats, Mythic Legions Snakes & a slew of SilverHawks are among the praises! Then a round table chat towards 'State Of The Nation.' Our honest insights towards how we are tracking with our collections, plus what we might have planned for the future! All this & more! Enjoy!!!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome our first Guest of 2026 - our great Canadian Friend: Colin Betts! Touching on some Latest News Topics, we hit the ground running highlighting an Incredible Custom Project - called: Ultimate Beasts! A re-imagining of the 80's Hasbro / Takara Battle Beasts Toys. (These Newly styled Figures are up for grabs via website bellow.) Then we touch on some of more News & Reveals from New York Toy Fair. First up are the fantastic offering of New Micronauts figures from Super7. Then we go though the Exciting selection of G.I. Joe offerings, boh from Super7 as well as Hasbro's Classified line-up. Then Colin covers some News a lot closer to his home - namely an update on the status & concern of ToysRus in Canada. Unfortunately the Famous Geoffrey the Giraffe, looks like he will be hanging up his hat sooner than later.....
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Yeah we a bit late to the party but we're ready to party none the less! Some big news dropped before and during New York Toy Fair 2026 and we are here for it. The future of TMNT at Mattel, NECA dropping some great new licenses, and even some more obscure lines like MASK, JEM and ol' mate Toxie get some love here. There's SO much to talk about, we actually leave some big licenses OFF this ep so we can chat about it with a Canadian expert next week! Who had the most Shuttup and Take My Monies?
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Today Scot spends half the episode standing up - he's just tooo excited to unbox his newest and possibly most expensive toy ever. There is only - DOOM. Hot Toys styles.
And as it's Valentines Day, we pay tribute to the pop culture love interests that were a huge part of our childhoods, but never got a figure because, the eighties.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we board the Hype Train - as we take a look at all the latest News! Neca with another Sesame Street Figure - this round Big Bird! Then a tease from Neca regarding the upcoming Muppets Toyline. But will they potentially live up to the Palisades offerings from 20+ years ago? Hasbro tease New Collaborations from both Voltron & Street Fighter. Both these franchise have Movies on the way - what can we expect? The Emperor is cashing in on Ben's Wallet - as a Foreign Micronauts figure is teased from Super7. Superman from Mondo - is just OUTSTANDING. But so is the Mondo Man-At-Arms too! Then we continue the MOTU chat as we breakdown the Movie Toy Announcements thus far! Both the Chronicles offerings plus the basic 5inch line too. Then we switch gears & chat towards the Excitement of what is being announced on the Big Screen. 2026 Hit or Shit of Cinema. A fun discussion & further solidifies how exciting 2026 will be for Pop-Culture fans of all different ages & passions! Enjoy this extended recording!!
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This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we rewind a little; as we chat about our time off. What did each of us get up-to, over the Xmas Break? Then, with our time away from the Mics, there has been some exciting News Announcements & Reveals! We do our very best to cover the biggest & most exciting topics that have hit our radar. Including, but not limited to: The Cancelation of The TMNT License from Playmates. A Cross-Over tease that no one had on their Bingo Cards: TMNT X G.I. Joe?! MOTU Origins announcements of New Characters. A discussion around the Lego Smart Brick. Then we literally unwrap some Fantastic Gifts from our Amazing Canadian Friend Colin Betts! All this & more! Enjoy this extended recording!!
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This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we celebrating our return to the Mics with an exciting Trailer Breakdown - Yes, of course its all around the New Official Masters Of The Movie Trailer. What do we all think?
Then its time to Celebrate 2025 with our Awards & Celebrations! Our Patreons Voted in Categories & we Opened the voting up for all around our Social Media to vote for The Best Of The Best.
Categories we cover are:
- Best Movie
- Best TV Show
- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)
- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)
- Best Value Toy (or Toyline)
- Toy Most Fun To Play With
- Best Looking Toy
- Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2025
- Biggest Toy Related Surprise of 2025 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)
- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy
- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2025)
- "Darren Filsell" Award for the Best Action Figure released in 2025
Thankyou for everyone's votes! It created a really diverse list of things; but also made clear some stand-out products too!
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This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we are taking a close look at a few of the New Mondo TMNT Soft Vinyl Figures - namely: Baxter Stockman, Ray Fillet & Mondo Gecko! With close comparisons of how they compare with their Vintage Counterparts & just what makes these figures so unique from anything that has come before! (Plus: a bit of a wish-list too!) Then we take a look at what 2026 has in the space of upcoming Films! Aside from the obvious Sequel Heavy releases, we chat towards what we are most excited for! This is our Final ep of 2025 - see you in the New Year!!
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It's the last news show of 2025 and boy there is lots to get through! Ghostbusters, TMNT, DC, Marvel, Spawn, Back to the Future, Blokees, Flintstones and even - (drum roll please) Samurai Pizza Cats! There's some silhouette guessing, flocking expensive kitties, a four pack that has Frank in trouble and a figure literally decades in the making. Then, Tis the season of giving as Tealo surprises us with gift box of goodies! And finally, we do the Secret Santa thing to prove that you CAN buy things for the collector with everything!
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Today on the show Trent gets out the crystal ball and predicts the future of the Toy landscape in 2026. What do the little guys have to do in a post tariff world? What does the future of the DC license look like? Even more so now with the Netflix deal? Which brand is leading the way? Then Scot lets us unbox his latest aquisition - a Ninja Turtles toy. Not a typo - Scotty 2 Hottie bought TMNT toys. But why? Find out!
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There is some great, weird and just plain crazy news to talk through today. Have Hot Toys jumped the shark? Is Ben about to drop $1500 on a Soundwave? More Mondo, more Blokees and of course, More Todd. Franks TMNT collection lacks a life size element - could this change soon? Then we compare the newly released Origins Fright Zone with the vintage one - which in itself gives Scot the fright of his life!
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This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we once again have Canadian local: Colin Betts present in the studio!! Leaning on Colin's expertise around all things G.I. Joe; we are having another Fun round of THE TEAM! This round specifically targeting The Enemy: Cobra! Narrowing our selection even further, Toy characters released only between the years of 1982 & 1987. Highlighting the Classic Team tributes of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course a Vehicle too. Voting on who makes the cut once all submissions are shouted out. Then we attack our next topic; Toy Catalogues! Another one of Colin's passion projects; & Ben presents him with his own small collection of only Two Australian Catalogues; that funnily enough Colin doesn't own!! A fun discussion around Catalogues in general & what makes them so appealing!
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This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we welcome Canadian local: Colin Betts to our home town; as he celebrates his overseas Holiday trip! Kicking off the episode, we chat towards the Tron HasLab project - that obliviously is drowning. An exciting expansion to our Powers Of Grayskull - Masters Of The Universe Collection - with the addition of the Wolf Character: Red Shadow. Plus an incredible achievement from the crew of 'Yes Have Some' / 'Toy Anxiety' Podcast; as they reveal their much anticipated Kickstarter: Cryptoids - Mothman. The first of hopefully many figures in this unique Toyline. Then we hear directly from Colin about his travels thus far. A interesting comparison on the Retail front of what offerings one finds outside of their own Country too! Then, its a flurry of Gift-Giving! It feels like Christmas Day; with the amount of gifts shared around the table; and we are all incredibly thankful for the genorosity! Thankyou Colin!!
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In honor of 420, its time to look at some of the weirdest, and wackiest toys ever designed. You really have to wonder, what were they on when coming up with some of this stuff. From poorly thought out labels to accidental nightmare fuel, child endangerment and even a pre-cursor to Siri - combined with, water? Then it's another edition of The Team from the wonderful world of TMNT - but ONLY the Turtle variants. And the choices are not as simple as you might think!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome with open arms Mr. DaveyDamaged back into the studio, along with Trent! Yes! We are a Group of Five this round; and we start the show off with many many laughs! Dave updates us all around DvG before we get right into the Latest News! From HasLab Tron numbers to MOTU figures popping up on Australian shores; there is a lot to be on the pulse about! Loyal Subjects Wave 2 of their MASK line as well as Concept HeMan. Marvel Fans rejoice as there seems to be a never ending release of figures from various companies Plus a Lego set from a Different Galaxy, that has Frank very hyped! Thudercats, Mythic Legions, Godzilla & even Garfield are all covered as well. Then we take a trip via Radical Rewind - Back To The Future - with an absolutely awesome crowd, plus more DeLorean's than one can point a stick at! All this & a ton of laughs! Enjoy!!
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Today it's Lennons turn in the hot seat as we dive into the world of TV. Lennons takes us through the process of bringing his vision to light and what it means to put the best collectables Australia has to offer onto our screens. From Cards, jerseys, LEGO, Star Wars, Arcade machines, 90s goodness and more, there is something for everyone on this great Australian made show. Trent and Frank have each had a segment, but is there another Toy Power star in the wings? Whats in store for the future? You'll have to listen to find out. Watch Cards and Collectables right now on the 9Go app!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have not one, but two Special Guests join us in studio to chat all things Card Collecting! We have Matt; one of the Owners of Sports Card World - (The longest running Card Store in Australia! - bosting over 30years of Business!) Plus Lennon is present too; but more focus on Lennon, & his Cards & Collectables project on the next episode. As usual we ask our guest Matt some of our routine Get-To-Know-You-Questions. Then we dive into Matt's thoughts & knowledge around the exciting & addictive World of Card Collecting! Plus whilst running a Business dedicated to this very compulsive hobby. From Traveling Overseas & catching various Sports in Person, to arguments around who's going to work in the Store on Finals Day! This was a really Fun episode & was genuinely exciting to hear from another incredibly passionate form of Collecting. Then rounding out the show; we have a round table chat about what we are each Reading, Playing, Watching.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still sending 'Get Well' Cards to Trent, as he unfortunately misses this ep. But that won't slow us down; as Scot has a fantastic rundown on the Greatest Star Wars Movie - that never was! Yes - the infamous 'Shadows Of The Empire!' Famously worked into 'cannon' between the Original Films of: Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi. This wasn't just a Story or a Comicbook series - this was a Multimedia Project that also spanned into a Soundtrack, Video Games and of course a self-titled line of Toys! Was, or is this, the biggest Movie that never was?! Then keeping in the same similar theme of Movies; we transform into another round of The Team! With this round focusing on the Autobots that where released in 1986 (The Movie Year). This was a lot of fun! But we would love to hear some future ideas for The Team Comp - as we are starting to run out of ideas! Thanks, and as always - Enjoy!
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From one of the globe to the other, there is no shortage of cool cool stuff to talk about! NYCC kicks off with a bang and even without Trent in the room, there is still much future money to be spent. Has Mondo become the next big thing? Playmates kicking absolute goals? A figure NEVER before seen in Marvel Legends? Closer to home we recap the always amazing Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair put on by the radical Brett and amazing Sarah. Great scores, great hangs and just so much fun as always!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all SUPER HYPED! We are recording on the Night prior to the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair! Because of this Event; we have not one, but TWO Special Guests join us for this very loose ep! Welcoming everyone's favourite jokester: Mr DaveyDamaged!! Plus all the way from Melbourne; we have Master Criss Fresh in studio as well! With a very unscripted Runsheet - we cycle through a few Latest News Topics. A chat about the New Star Wars Trailer; as well as the fact it's been 7 years between films now! A rundown of the latest Radical Rewind Cinema Club; plus the hype & excitement of the upcoming Film! Rounding out the ep, we have a round table chat around latest scores. With a surprise gift; that could be conceived as unwanted?!?! This ep is full of tangents & side discussions! A less structed ep than normal; but trust us; it was such a blast to record!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again a team of Three! (This is becoming a pattern!) Trent is regrettably absent; but the show must go on! In the theme of Three; we have a Show & Tell Segment that we have each brought in a unique character; and we each compare said character with their Vintage Version; Vs a more modern interpretation.... Plus along with an almost latest-release version of them. A Three-Way Comparison! This was a fun segment to chat to; with some interesting points from the different eras. Then we do a bit of a time stamp on the ep; with our local Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair show only a week away; we discuss what we are potentially hunting for & such. (This will be fun to see if we actually find anything on our Wish-Lists or not!) Then the final segment is rounding out the Patreon Questions! With more fun queries that hopefully allow you all to get to know us a little better; plus how our Plastic Toy Addicted minds work! Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are only a team of Three again! Unfortunately Trent is missing; but the show must go on! We kick things off with a few News highlights, including the reveal of the much anticipated Transformers Studio Series 86 - Soundwave! With an impressive Three cassette figures included. But does he live up to expectations? Then chat towards the announcement of the not one, but Two unique sets of LIFE-SIZED Movie Shredder Helmets & accessories! They look so so awesome.... until the price is revealed! Wave 7 of the Super7 Silverhawks is revealed with a very neat line-up of Flashback, Hardware, Melodia & Condor! Then we chat towards our Latest Scores. We each have some pretty awesome goodies too! More Patreon Questions Answered, from deep thought provoking scenarios; to personal choices of Chip flavours! Another really fun episode. Enjoy!
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We thought it would be a slow news week. Then the Marvel Legends team did a live stream. The Star Wars community rallied. Super7 roared to life. And finally LEGO said - Hold my Beer. This is truely, the best timeline. And just for laughs, we answer some of our Patreon's wacky and insightful comments.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are only a team of Three again. Unfortunately Scot is missing; but the show must go on! Keeping in the theme of 'Three' - that's exactly how many topics we have for you this Episode! Starting things off is a healthy chat around our Personal thoughts around: What it takes for a successful Crowdfunding Campaign. With Crowdfunding now the new norm; we review the past, present & future of this unique sales pitch option. Second Topic; is a Fun review of the New Lego Transformers Set - in the Form of Soundwave! Including his companion characters - Laserbeak & Ravage. This set really is impressive and the Sound Option is a welcomed point of difference too! Rounding out our Topics; is: 'State Of The Nation.' This is a Reality Check-in for us; to access our Collecting Journey and take note of our future plans. It turns into a bit of a therapy session, as we each give advise to one-another on assessment of our very addictive Toy Collecting Habits!! This honestly was a really fun episode as we get quite personal; and share a lot of our own distinctive opinions.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; its another News heavy episode; as we take a snap shot of the Crowdfunding that's still in progress from the MOTU Snake Lair & the Star Wars GunShip. Then we look at some teaser images of the Transformers Missing Link Ultra Magnus... We have some questions if it will be as articulated as the previous releases? McFarlane has a new Batmobile on offer for everyone's garage & Blokees Galaxy Version 08 is a has a really neat roster of figures! Will the Figure Obscura: The Jersey Devil, be haunting your neighbourhood? Or is the Marvel releases of Deadpool, Doop & Mysterio sets more your desire? Star Wars Black series announces some long overdue classic figures as well as some Christmas designs that are so bad they are good?!? Then it gets more personal; as we plug our latest Scores! There's certainly a bit of Jealousy in the room - but also some love as Ben surprises Trent with a custom missing accessory. Frank surprises us all with some outstanding Comics - some of which are quite old - plus an awesome plan to display them! Rounding out the ep; its a bit of a round table chat about what we are Reading / Watching / Playing! All this & more - hope you enjoy!!
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We welcome a local legend and all round swell guy Avon Fox to the show. His wealth of knowledge in all things robots (that AREN'T Transformers) has to be heard to be believed! With museum-level quality and attention to detail, Avon takes us through his collecting journey and his amazing website. Go-Bots, Rock Lords, Train Toys, Zybots and much much more. Learn more about this amazing dude at both the-liberator.net and his own show Screwhead AF Podcast.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we finally get around to reviewing the much anticipated Fantastic Four Film! As it has been a few weeks between seeing it, and talking about it here; we decide to go head first in - with no holds back - Full Spoiler Talk! So please be mindful of that. Plus; with all the hype around Comic Book movies; we have a fun discussion around which Film did we think, did it best? Superman or FF4? Then we take a quick look at the latest news - with a pure focus around the three main Crowdfunding projects, all happening right now. The HasLab SnowCat which has actually just wrapped up. Mattel's rather ambitious Snake Lair; with a rather questionable price tag! Plus the other HasLab project, the Star Wars: Gunner Ship! This one looks like it needs a huge boost of backers! Then pivoting back to the Big Screen; we chat about the latest Radical Rewind screening that was: Wayne's World! From numerous Cosplay fun, to the upcoming hype around the Next Feature Film too! Then rounding out the ep; we have a quick chat about the incredible 'Weapons' film that sports a perfect mix of Thriller, Horror & Suspense! This movie has us just buzzing after seeing it! All this & more; enjoy!!
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We're still recovering from SDCC 2025 so it's retro re-issue time! Enjoy this blast from the past of June 2018!
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Don't call it a Turtles Reboot! Today on the Toy Power Podcast, as a new era of Ninja Turtles approaches, we look back at the most successful of them all - the TMNT of 2003! It only seems like yesterday these guys were on store shelves but there's so much great stuff to rediscover: The Foot Elite Guard, Hun, Karai, a Shredder who can now stand upright and yes, even Fast Forward. Yeah I said it! We even look at the video game history of this iconic style. Ben also shares his amazing connection to the history of Turtles comics. Trent then tests the boys with a quiz that covers all of fandom. How many did you get right? All this and some of our Latest Scores, is just a click away!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we bring you a whole episode dedicated to the 2025 San Diego Comic Con baby!! And boy do we have a BIG episode for ya! (This could just be the LONGEST episode we have ever recorded!) We systematically run through each Manufacturer & attempt to call out all the awesome reveals that has oh so very excited!!
- Mattel
- Jada
- Nacelle
- Four Horsemen
- Mondo
- Neca
- Mezco
- Super7
- Playmates
- McFarlane
- Hasbro
- The Loyal Subjects
Plus we have Birthday Celebrations; round table thoughts of the Con itself & much much more! ENJOY!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still down a Scot, as he is still unwell. But that will not slow him down in contributing to this ep! Before we get into the main segments, we chat about Ben & Frank's latest Plastic Addiction, in the form of Transformers Blokees! Prior to chatting about the Superman Film itself, we focus on the Toy likeness compared to what the actor actually looks like! With a little Jurassic World banter in between. Then, without another moment to spare, we get right into the James Gunn driven film itself! We chat towards our Cinema experiences and start off with a non-spoiler discussion; before we head into a chat about the whole Film itself! Giving it our typical DVG rating out of 19 too. Then changing gears, we introduce a New segment - named: Variant Schmariant! We each pick two variants of a pre-existing character (in toy form) that just doesn't need to exist. We unearth some quite silly versions of characters that had a legitimate Toy Release; that clearly logic was not a concern at all!! Plus we tie a nice bow around the proposed Nick-Names for both Frank & Scot. Enjoy!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are sending thoughts & prayers to Scot, as he battles a case of Man-Flu! So instead the Trio of us bring you all the Latest News from around the network! Mezco One:12 Collective showcase their BTAS version of the Joker - with an incredible amount of extras & details! Neca have a beautiful 4pk set of the New TMNT Last Ronin Characters. The Thundertank is back - with a Toy Accurate Paint-job; plus a New version of Panthro too; all wrapped in a bow & a very expensive price tag from Super7. With the highly anticipated Fantastic Four Movie only days away from an official release; we are seeing a mountain of Toys tying into the Movie! Hot Toys not only reveal the Fantastic Family themselves; but also a Giant Sofvi Galactus; whom is sure to destroy your wallet & space in ones Collection!! Then we take a look at a carefully picked compilation of the Top 20 Heroes; covering everything from Toys, Video Games, Cartoons, Comics & also TV! Lots of Shoutouts to round out the episode; enjoy!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Matt Teale'o back; to guide us through his recent epic journey in the Shit Box Rally! Kicking off from the 2nd May to 10th May (9 Days)! From buying a Second Hand Car; to actually channeling the Wacky Racers theme not only through the Car itself, but also going that extra mile, & actually wearing a Dick Dastardly & Muttley costume! Chris & Matt take the roads less travelled from Canberra to Townsville (via Silverton), as they trek an impressive 3500 - 4000km's using as many Tennis Balls & tricks as they can muster! Then we change gears & guide the chat towards another round of The Team! This time being based around the Trio of Good-Guys Properties that centre around Land, Sky & Water - Thundercats, Silverhawks & Tigersharks! This was a lot of fun, & clearly there is a stand-out M.V.P. Character! Do you Agree, or would you have done things differently?
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have so much to get through, we bring on local Aussie Matt Teale'o to assist! Kicking off the News, we must first go back in time; to unearth some unknown prototypes from the 80's Battle Beasts Toyline! Then we hit the artic cold in the latest HasLab funded project from G.I. Joe; the Snow C.A.T. A teaser pic of the MOTU Origins Fright Zone, gives us all an insight into which direction the property might be heading. Jurassic Park SDCC Exclusive set, looks like so much fun & is Scott & T-Bob really worth $100extra? More Masters news with a cross-over of Shredder & Skeletor, plus Man-E-Faces gets the Mondo treatment; and the Mythic Legions - Horror Of Einsamall wave looks absolutely incredible!! We then review the last few episodes of Lego Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy - including the Final Episode! Radical Rewind Presents: Independence Day - an overview of the fun & excitement. Then rounding out the ep Trent unveils a project he has been working on for a number of years: a Book - The Dark Epoch! Finally published & available now! All this & more!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we seem to have Gremlins in both our Run Sheet; as well as our Recording Gear too...!!! Because things certainly don't go as planned! But please bear with us as we attempt to record another fun filled episode! First major upset, is the obvious fact, Trent was unable to join us for this episode. "The Show Must Go On"; so we bring you the Latest News, including Super7 ThunderCats & Boxed M.A.S.K. excitement from Loyal Subjects. Jaws Celebrating it's 50th Anniversary with an equally impressive reveal from Mondo!! Superman Fights Godzilla & Ghostbusters goes all in on the Ecto-Glow theme! Plus a fan created: Real Ghostbusters Book, that has been years in the making! Switching gears in the Wasteland; we cover the awesome event that was: Radical Rewind Presents Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior!! Plus we recap the past three episodes of Trent's journey on Lego Masters: Grand Masters of the Galaxy - in the lead-up to the Finals!! In addition; we want to thank EVERYONE for the awesome interaction & support on our Milestone 400th episode! Thankyou all!!
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As streamed on our FB page (forgive us, we are old) we went visual to celebrate our 400th episode! The chat went off, prizes were dished out, Davey was in the house (he even brought along Olly), it was all happening! Come see some of our favourite "antique roadshow" toys from across the spectrum. Then we try to trick Davey in a game we call Private Parts. Who do these item belong too? We all have convincing back stories but only one us is the true owner! Even without the video, enjoy this crazy ride!
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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.net
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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!
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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!
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We kick it off with the recent Super7 announcements and what this means moving forward. There's some cool new reveals in both MOTU, classic characters and even Reeve-era Superman! Trent takes us on a tour of both Adelaides newest LEGO store and sneak preview of the upcoming new Season of LegoMasters! Finally we hear about the exploits of Ben, Scot, Davey and Brett as they paint Melbourne-town red to celebrate our good mates Chris and Jessies wedding!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, Trent is left alone in the Toy Power Studio whilst Ben and Scot are in Melbourne for the wedding of Fresh and Jessie (Congrats!), and Frank is off to the airport to welcome back Ali from London and Paris (yes, he survived 2 weeks of solo parenting). And just when it was time to bust out the Soapbox monologues, Colin comes to the rescue. Its all things Kickstarter including the incredible upcoming books titled G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Field Guides by 3DJOES, and the arrival of the Creature Commando's wave 1 (4 figures - large animal warriors inspired by Battle Beasts) and then its over to another instalment of the Vintage Toy line Retrospective as we delve into a long running construction toy originally created by Milton Bradley - 1984's Robotix. Its the modular, motorized robot construction toy that was ahead of its time, which got 15 six minute long episodes (with a plot twist no-one saw coming) and a single issue comic book! Dan Larson refers to it as an "oddity", and a toy that was too nerdy and educational for the cool kids! A couple of other bits and bobs in here too, a new Lego certified store opening in SA, as well as some tariff analysis and Colin's take on how Canadian's feel about becoming the 51st US state.
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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!
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Merry May 4th to those that celebrate! Some news headlines to chat to including Aliens, Elephant and a ThunderCat with some of the most hilarious accessories ever! (we are just children) Then we dive into a couple of waves of Super7 Turtles Ultimates including the controversial Rat King and Gorilla. Also our 400ep plans are, in a state of flux.... (capacitor)
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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!
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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!
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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!!
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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!!
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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!!
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Yes, there is news to talk too - some of it huge. Like a certain huge dragon. Huge fundraisers. Huge SDCC ecto-glow announcement. Two huge properties join forces (gotta build 'em all). One huge Shredder (bro lifts). But bigger than ALL of those, is the unexpected parcel of absolute joy sent by our favourite Canadian, the one and only Colin Betts. This has to be seen (heard?) to be believed. In spite of some truely awful postage costs, comes so many gifts filled with attention to detail, insight, humor and most importantly, love. Colin - a huge thank you!
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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!
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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 link
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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!
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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!
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We are back! Yes the Four of us are back in the studio to bring you the first episode of 2025. And what better way to kick off the new year, than to review the previous one?!? So it's an awards session. Shouting out the Highlights, and some Lowlights of 2024. With Catagories including:
- Best Movie
- Best TV Show
- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)
- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)
- Best Value Toy - Toy Most Fun To Play With
- Best Looking Toy - Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2024
- Biggest Toy Related Suprise of 2024 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)
- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy
- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2024)
- Darren Filsell Action Figure Of The Year Award
Votes comprised from us as well as our Patreons & the major award also includes votes from all over our socials too!!
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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!
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- Max Reebo (Felon on those keys)
- Who do you think you are I am (Pistol Pete)
- Masters of the Rap Battle
- Kenner, Nothing Better
- Cheetara's Cat Games
- Democracy Manifest
- Touch
- Jem (Truly Truly Truly Outrageous)
- Pop Culture Mash-up
- Dare
- Gummy Bears
- Kenner, Nothing Better (Extended)
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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!
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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!
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How do you handle a shipping mistake? Not like this NECA... LEGO seem to have target Ben ad Scot personally while Super7 launch a new scale for the second time? Then it's time for an unboxing and this one is massive in size. Ben also shows us a custom so good, we thought it was the real deal.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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New York NEW YORK - it's a wonderful towwwwwwn! As NYCC 2024 comes to close, we begin to open our collective wallets. There's something for everyone from Kryptonians, Latvreian Rulers, Spectral Catchers, Big Rubber Guys, X-Hunters and even more Mutated Adolescents. Too cryptic? It shouldn't be cause if you love this stuff like we do, you already know what I'm talking about! Time to make Fry say the thing!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we bring a bunch of Toys into the recording studio and promote what we have got to each other. Ben brings in some Beast Saga figs, Trent gets pretty excited with his new found action feature discoveries, Scott has a toy that he has been chasing for ages & Frank has something that is just awesome! All this and some stories to fill an hour of banter.
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After a week off, we've got tales from two of our favourite events: Adelaide Toy and Comic Fair and Radical Rewind Presents: Goonies. There's mixed opinions on Goonies but its ok cause we all have alcohol to drink, right? Then it's Talkin' Bout Toy Fair with all interactions, tales, special guests and some very special pick-ups to talk too.
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Today on the Toy power Podcast its our Halloween House of Horrors special! And what makes an episode more special than our favourite guest and self-confessed expert at scaring kids, Mr Davey Damaged! We look at the spookiest, creepiest and down0right disturbing toys every produced. From the glory days of the 80s with Warrior Beasts, Skeleton Warrors and Aliens, through to the modern era dominated by the likes of McFarlane and NECA. We then branch out into some of our favourite Halloween episodes from TV-land. Simpsons, Goosebumps, Scooby-Doo and even Supernatural. Working our way out of the spooky-land we answer some fan questions including how would we handle a Monsters in Pocket/Mighty Max reboot line, and a virtual wish-list of what figures we want from our fave modern toylines. Safety warning for this episode: Trent likes to lure girls into bathrooms, Ben likes to scare his future-wife with Gremlins and Davey does a creepy good Trent impression in one of our more memorable outros.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Special Guest: Craig Goldberg just us! Well known on the Toy Anxiety Podcast as well as the greater "YHS" Community! We run Craig through the standard initiation questions, with his answers heading towards his passion towards Sports Stars and defending Movie Sequels... Then we get into a bit of a round trouble discussion about our own 'State Of The Nation.' Where are we at with our Toy Collecting habits & what might be on the horizon? Plus some fun reflection stories from the past too; (or two?). A little bit of Hot Toys banter; with a name drop of a potential on-par competitor company by the name of Jazzinc Dioramas - their Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman is outstanding! We question- who and what is a Matt Bush?! Then we get the low down on just how YHS began, but also their impressive involvement in all things Ghostbusters related; - including some involvement with the new films!! Then we do another round table segment of Latest Scores otherwise known as Pick-ups!
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Today we have a bit of everything. There's some cool cool reveals to chat through including Secret Wars, deep cut Batman 66 and The Loyal Subjects big announcement. Another great kickstarter to spend monies on and the always awesome Radical Rewind event to recap. Then its present time as we get a care package from the legend Tealo! We attended a Toy Store grand opening and while it was amazing, it was also the source of some Toy Power controversy - one of the team has some explaining to do!
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In this special Toy Power episode we are joined by author Paul Flavel. He’s just released an amazing new book called John Martin's: The Story of South Australia's Beloved Department Store, which has been over 5 years in the making. We chat about many amazing memories of this beloved South Australian department store, from the incredible toy department (largest in the Southern hemisphere, that’s a fact, Jack) to the indispensable Eliza’s cafeteria (where the malt for your milkshake is always available), through to the Christmas pageant and the undisputed home of Father Christmas. If you have a love for this beloved SA retailer, do yourself a favour and check it out at https://www.johnmartinsbook.com (print run 1 is selling fast). You can curl up with your Marty bear and a cup of coffee from Eliza’s and enjoy this beautiful book that so beautifully captures an important part of our State (and Australian) retail history. Darren, this one’s for you buddy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Matt Teale back, to join us for another fun episode. But first, Matt would like to promote his upcoming journey in the "Shitbox Rally". Which translated into driving through Australia, across some very formidable roads. Matt & co-driver Chris aka Darstardly & Muttley, will be embarking on this journey next year, and is looking for donations, in a campaign for the Cancer Council. (Link bellow.) Then we jump into our Main Topic, which is another Best-Of-Voting crusade; this time all based around the Toy Heroes released from the 70's & 80's. We each have 5 votes each, with rules of no double-ups and no calling out the same character each from a franchise. This is another great run-down and suprisingly diverse too. With an extra voter on the pannel this round, its not suprising we have a few double-ups, but thankfully we have some secondary fall back choices. Rounding out the ep, we run out of time for a proper Latest scores chat, but there is a suprise for Frank that he opens on air.
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We welcome back our 6th favourite Canadian Rob McZob to tell us all about his upcoming project Nintendo 64 Quest! With the Kickstarter soaring to new heights, we hear from the man himself just what it's like to journey across the land in search of every Nintendo 64 release with his long time friend Jay Bartlett (not a preacher) with a limited budget, limited time, all in the name of charity. We've seen the first episode and oh boy, you are in for a treat! Along the way Rob talk Faking Filmation, dollies and collecting in 2024 while Trent loses the plot both at the start and end of the episode!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Anthony Mitchell back with us to help us cover a bonanza of topics. First off, All things Superman. From upcoming Movie excitement to a list of personal favourite Superman Comics story-arcs that make this larger than life character so beloved. A role-call of best Superman Action Figures released too; & rotating back to films, Mitch ranks the main 9 Hollywood Superman titles from worst to best. Then we get to our main topic for the ep; which is Games. What is happening in the world of Board games, card games, & how do these translate to Kickstarter campaigns? We go in depth on what Mitch hunts for, as well as what can one expect from some of these larger game sets. Rounding out the ep is a round-table discussion about regrettable purchases. Another fun episode!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Anthony Mitchell to help us cover some of the cool News dribbling though after SDCC. First up is some new figures from of course McFarlane. Medieval Spawn in the form of a Kickstarter offering with several different options to choose from. This has already funded in record time!! Joy Toy introduce more TMNT figures into the market in the form of Rocksteady & Bebop. These baddies look great! WWE Retros from Mattel continue to release some key characters to help fill some gaps in your Hasbro collection. A few more seasons of The Toys That Made Us is returning as well as a run-down of each episodes content. Then our next segment is a quick spoiler free review from Scot & Ben, chatting about Alien Romulus. Ranking it against our initial scores from the start of the year. Then rounding out the ep; we unbox the new TMNT offering from Playmates - the Remastered Turtles -(the ones with the textured skins and updated articulation.) With a neat story from Culture Shock Collectables.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Brett back on board to fill in the absence from Trent yet again! This round we have a now reoccurring segment that comprises of us comparing a Vintage version of a Toy & seeing how it compares to its modern interpretation. We chat to the obvious differences, the subtle differences, and everything in-between. Then we go all in, for a FULL SPOILER Review of the latest Marvel Studios Film - that is Deadpool & Wolverine. A film that surprises all long term fans - and feels like it was made just for geeks like us! Great to have Brett on board, to back up the lore from the Comic books. We try to predict what the future holds for these characters recorded prior to all the D23 announcements ENJOY!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Brett on board to fill in the absence from Trent. First up; we are celebrating our 8th year of TPP! We are doing another Annual Collection Sharing feed. Please submit a pic of your passion, to participate. Then we hear many, many stories directly from the boys, Brett & Scot around their exciting adventures in the USA particularly from LA & San Diego Comic Con 2024!! We hear about them seeing John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl, Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland California, Universal Studios & even Pirate Ship Adventures! With key call outs from visiting Golden Apple Comic Shop & I&S Toys Vintage Collectables, too. Also all the AMAZING & FANTASTIC scores they purchased too!! A quick chat about the Dr. Doom announcement in the MCU; then rounding out the episode - we chat about the latest Radical Rewind event! This round showcasing Labyrinth plus the next exciting film in September.... Such a fun night!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Colin Betts, back to help us cover the very underrated 1988 Hasbro Toyline; that was COPS N' Crooks! Central Organisation of Police Specialists (against the) Committed Rough Offenders Obstructing Cops & Society! Set in Empire City; in the year 2020. These toys sporting O'rings & completely unique sculpts. With an overall manufactured run of 29 unique Figures and 9 Futuristic Vehicles; assisted with a 65 episode Cartoon run! Plus a 15 issue Comic-Book run by DC. All these Figures & Vehicles featured a Cap-Firing Action Feature in some way shape or form. With ties not just to G.I Joe, but also maybe Gotham City as well?!? Utilising the amazing collection of ToyFair Catalogues for Colin's Collection - we analyze each year of the Toyline & what was released. We also touch on the Unreleased 3rd Year of Figures - that would have maybe seen 7 New Cops & potentially 5 New Crooks Figures.... Enter in The Clowns as well as The Great Felloni?!?! Then we Transform into an exciting segment; in which Colin promotes his upcoming Panel for TF Nation in UK; which he plans on talking about the first 2 years of Transformers in the Catalogues from different variations around the World! Rounding out; we have a very spoiler free review of the new Deadpool / Wolverine Film! Enjoy!!
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Merrrrrry SDCC! It's that time of year where we constantly refresh our phones to see what new joys our fave companies bring us. With Scot being at the Con itself, we roped in our mate Colin Betts to assist in getting through our biggest runsheet ever! Was also have our first ever gatecrasher... The reveals are vast and many and even in just over 2 hours, we STILL didn't get to them all! Who won the Con in our eyes? How many Shut-up and Take My Money's can we cram into one episode? All this and much much more awaits!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have special guest Criss Fresh back to join us for another fun new segment. This round we each pick a multi-year spanning Vintage Toyline & then narrow it down to what wee each personally believe was it's best year. Spinning out of the choices are: Frank picks: 1986 Hasbro G1 Transformers. Fresh goes with: 1990 Hasbro WWF. Ben leans on his nostalgia & brings back all the memories of 1989 Playmates TMNT. Then Trent decides to chat about the 1988 Kenner Real Ghostbusters Toyline. With each of our choices, we look at what was released during that period and how it compared to the rest of the Toylines Run. This was a lot of fun to analyse. Then we round out the with a classic Latest Scores chat. Enjoy!
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This week on Toy Power we are joined by the legendary Fresh. First up its an amazing Canadian themed gift box from Colin Betts and some genuinely amazing goodies including one very special custom! Its then into all the news, including the HasLab Cantina funding update, Garfield and Friends, an Ultimate D&D Tiamat (complete with all 5 heads) and new comic Kull and Conan figures! Fresh then gives us some good news for getting your hands on wrestling figures in Australia (and good news for your wallet too). There's new video game figures from Spin Master, and then a tonne of TMNT news starting with a totally NOT Bebop figure, a 1:12 Collective Casey Jones (already sold out), the long awaited Tatsu figure from the 1990 TMNT movie (but why is he red?) and Karai as the Shredder (Fresh's cosplay of choice). Fugitoid is relegated to an accessory in the Last Ronin accessory pack, and then we a get (more) naked Mikey (come on, they are always kind of naked anyhow). Rounding it out with some1988 Michael Keaton figures from Beetlejuice before we get excited from the new Captain America film. Then all the SDCC 2024 exclusives, including one reveal that is, lets just say, not well received. Mikey's Pizza delivery business may just have to be done on Foot!!!!
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- I Wish it was a Dream
- Guess Who’s Back (80’s Toys)
- Neon Camouflage
- M.A.S.K.
- 43 (That’s my age again)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- I’m Back on Cats! (Thundercats)
- It’s Crime Fighting Time!
- If You Fall I Won’t Catch You
- She-Ra, She-Ra!
- If You Wannabe (A Toy Collector)
- BraveStarr
- Don’t Open Your Toys Up
- Roll the Dice (Jay’s Theme Song)
- I Wish it was a Dream - REMIX
- Guess Who’s Back (80’s toys) - REMIX
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest: Jay Harps join us, to school us on all things Dungeons & Dragons. With the usual get-to-know-you questions; then into a chat on all things D&D related. Where to start, where to play & where to seek assistance. Then we Roll The Dice, as Jay transforms into his Dungeon Master Form! Trent portrays Fugitoid, Frank a witty and Charming Hero & Ben naturally takes on the form of Shredder! Jay has a genuinely fun Trek cooked up for us, for our characters as we embark on traveling from the discarded Toy Bin to greater Hight's on the Toy Shelves! With the assistance of some fantastical characters & enemies on the way! Plus a surprise in-house guest thanks to Scot. So join us as we play D&D for the first time on TPP!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a lot of News announcements to get through! Kicking off with Star Wars, & then moving to the Brothers from the Sewers. McFarlane Super Powers gets a Boost, & the Wesayso Dinosaur from Neca. Somewhere its Crime Fighting Time; before we cover the Marvel Legends Reveals! Then we speak to some of the exciting upcoming SDCC Toy Exclusives. Everything from prototype TMNT to the Comic book versions. Pool Sharks, Batmobiles, Secret Racers & a two-pack of Evil Warriors. Snake Cobra Commander & Easy Rider Maul rounding out the reveals. Playing out the episode, Frank shows off his New Lego build! Boy is it impressive!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are each given a tasked of calling out Five iconic Toy Villains. But we have placed some ground rules down, and narrowed the window of this rounds Evil Doers release dates to the years between 1970 & 1989. With the four of us in the room each voting; we will ultimately form the Toy Power Top Twenty Villains! This is a lot harder than one may think.... Do we let Nostalgia take-over our choices? Or do we have other methods in mind...? When push comes to shove, our individual choices might surprise a few people & our decisions are quite diverse! Then; rounding out the ep, we have a entertaining chat around the Reading, Watching, Playing. Enjoy!
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- Cash (Ah ha)
- Ninja Trap
- 1986
- Toy Obsession
- Nobody Beats My Fire (Battle Beasts)
- 1 Week of Cartoons
- Defender of the Secrets of Castle Grayskull
- You’re Stayin’ MOC
- Home
- Peg Warmers
- New Collection
- Thunder (They’re Loose)
Bonus tracks
- Cash (ah ha) Cinematic Remix
- Defender of the Secrets of Castle Grayskull Cinematic Remix
- Thunder (They’re Loose) Cinematic Remix
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So so much news - Thundercats, TMNT, Star Wars Cantina (good idea?), Scot's SDCC lock, more McFarlane (you clever bastard!) and a miss from LEGO? Also the MASK question you all want answered - finally solved? Then rock 'n roll out to our first listen of Toy Power Mixtape Wave 2!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have our very knowledgeable Guest: Floppy; back in studio with some proper get-to-know-you Questions. Then we MASK-UP as we sing our way into the mid-eighties Toyline that was M.A.S.K. from Kenner. We each pick out a standout release from each wave. This is incredibly fun, as some of us in the room aren't as familiar with the Toyline as others. This is where Floppy's general passion for this property really comes though! Then rounding out the ep, we have a unique un-boxing to do - with an in-hand Ramen Toys - Makina Labs - Red Gullwing. How does it compare to it's eighties counterpart?
Credit to the Band: Punk Rock Factory - for the cover version of the M.A.S.K. intro played in this episode.
The incredible M.A.S.K. website we reference on the show is: www.maskforce.com/
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Whilst we await the return of Floppy for a M.A.S.K. centric episode (and a few technical issues), enjoy this TOY POWER mix tape, full of songs about being a Toy Collector!
- Let 'Em Breathe (Tribute to DoesTen)
- I'm Holding Back
- Wearing Me Down Hard
- And It's Freaking Me Out
- Have You Ever (Don't wanna add it up)
- 38 Leonardo's
- Cherry Picker
- What A Nice Piece Of Cardboard (It Even Comes with a Plastic Figures)
- I Have A Problem
- And A Playset
- King Of Toy World
- BoShek
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have a very special guest join us; Mr. Floppy Starick! (more about him next episode...) Straight into the news, we have Darkseid unveiled in a MegaFig sized offering! The Famous Vincent Price is remade in plastic form from Neca, and captures him throughout his career. Mondo reveal a new line of Sofubi style TMNT and that has us all quite impressed! The Great Deku Tree, from Zelda is announced from Lego - but do we see value for money here? Super Shogun Metallic Mecha-Godzilla, now sporting 'Space Titanium' is certainly an upgrade to their previous release. Marvel Legends 3pk: The Cabal sports some wicked Villains & we are rather impressed by the news of Marvel X McFarlane statues depicting famous Comic covers. Then, we switch gears, & review what happened & what we saw, plus scored from the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair event!
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It's the other (better?) half of our fave Canadian duo - Jay Bartlett! He's here to talk about the upcoming release of N64 Quest, the highly anticipated sequel to the much loved Nintendo Quest. What are the rules this time around? Time crunch, budget pressure - how does Jay handle it? We've been granted special access to watch the first ep - no spoilers here but oh boy, we are in for a treat. We then end up talking about N64 memories, retro gaming in general and the prices of figures is just too damn high! Follow Jay in all his retro glory and N64 Quest for more details.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are back to exploring all the Toy News that has hit our radar. Kicking things off, we are back on the McFarlane bandwagon with a 3pk Super Powers Batman set. New style 66' Batman figures. More offerings from Trick Or Treat Studios - with the offering of Dr. Killemoff, with a neat action feature! Hotwheels offers up a 1/64 Transforming Optimus Prime - but the price is at a Decpeticon level. New announcements from the most recent Transformers Live Stream - Studio Series 86; plus an old favourite out of the Marvel Comicbook run! Storm Collectables announce the 2nd Gatchaman character in their line-up - in the from of Jun the Swan. Finally Extandar has made it into the Origins line-up; and Mondo try their hand at Cartoon Turtles.... but just how successful do they look? Then we transition back to 1991 - as we review the most recent Radical Rewind screening of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Trent has some recordings from the night itself; and we chat about the overall sell-out event itself. Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we reflect on our efforts from the big 350th ep. Can't thank everyone enough for all the banter on the various socials we received. Now its back to normal proceedings, as we start to increase on the episode numbers again! First news is centered around a Tribute via TMNT of Jack Kirby. Mondo drop a few bombs with their recent reveals of a 1/6 Thundercats line as well as 6.5" Real Ghostbusters line-up too! But that's not all, a teaser of the MOTU SkySled is incredible. Formo Toys announces a re-do of the Warriors Of The Galaxy aka Galaxy Warriors - what can we expect to come form this line? Plus more key Autobots from Missing Link. Then we transition over to our experiences at the April Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair. Such a great day all around! Finishing off the ep - we have an unboxing from JayHarps - whom has sourced some much needed items for us; plus a little custom surprise too! All of this and more as we are still on a high from last episode.
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This thing is so big, we had to record in a different room! Streamed live on FB on May the 4th, we opened a truely once in a lifetime item: Mattel's Origins Eternia. You thought we were silly usually, wait till there's no editing, multiple cameras and live comments from all the fans. Insanity abounds, Eternia awaits.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Morgan back in studio to get to know a little more about him. Kicking off with the usual Favourite Toy & Favourite Movie as a 10yr old; plus, a bonus question as well. Then we jump right into another segment of our ongoing Vintage Toy Awards! This round focusing on the Evil Decepticons! We run through all the classic tiers including Standout "Leader Class" Decepticon, Standout 2nd Tier Character, Best use of Colour, Best Sculpting, Best Accessories, Most Fun toy, Fave Beast mode, Fave Vehicle/alt mode, Fave Playset mode and Best Overall Figure. There are some repeated callouts, proving some of these Decepticon Transformers are just awesome toys all around. What did we miss; would love to hear your thoughts on this too! Enjoy!
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Long time Patreon Morgan joins us to look at what happening in the world of toys. He's so keen that Frank forgets how to tune a microphone - apologies for the audio issues! There's a slew of Marvel Legends and more Makina - but which colour is our fave? Is this the best version of Cringer Mattel has ever done? Is Beast Man lacking the furry factor? Ben has a cow over the newly revealed Moo-Mesa figures before we look at what appears to be the swan song of The Masterpiece line. Then a quick Reading/Watching/Playing where we plug our latest Patreon initiative, The Toy Power Book Club!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we continue to delay the milestone 350th ep. However, we still have a fun new show for you all! Frank has just received his Super 7 Ultimates TMNT Party Wagon and brought it along to review on the show. It is equally very very large, and incredibly detailed. We break down all the features as well as the other items that are packed into this Vehicles release. Then 2nd segment is all around the Movies that have already been released thus far. We go around the room and see who has seen what - with a little chat on each as well as a rating out of 19. Movies include: Argyle, Dune 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla X Kong & Madame Webb. Another fun episode all around!
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We're back - all of us this time! Frank details his trip across to the lands of Hobbits and roadworks before we hit another huge day of news. Lots MOTU, Marvel and TMNT but has Ghostbusters finally found a winning formula? It's been called the missing piece to Batman TAS but does that mean Trent's in? We get also get our first look at actual Toy Isle Trent has in his room. big exhale And a former guest sends us some goodies. Spin that wheel!
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This week on The Toy Power Podcast, its just the dynamic duo again; Trent & Ben. This round, we kick things off with a kind of a new segment that we pitch a vintage toy against its modern counterpart version. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Trent got so excited, he brought several options to the table. So we have Green Ghost (aka Slimmer), Power Arm Terminator, Stilgar from Dune, Ming the Merciless from Flash Gordon & also Lion-O from Thunder Cats as well. Some we also have a 3rd option to chat to as well. Then rounding out the ep we chat to the first two episodes of the highly anticipated X-Men 97' Cartoon! Our thoughts, and how closely does it actually feel to the famous 90s release.
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This week on The Toy Power Podcast, we are down to just two hosts. With Frank enjoying a well earned Family Holiday in New Zealand; and Scot attending to a rather serious incident at home. So its just Trent & Ben left to surge on with the show! We bring you all the latest news we could manage, everything from Street Sharks, Ninja Turtles, DC McFarlane and Street Fighter too! Heaps of MOTU news from both Origins & Masterverse; plus a combination of reveals from the Turtles of Grayskull mashup line. Then news from that Galaxy Far Far Away.... and then rounding the ep out on a bit of Reading Playing Watching. Please note - all is ok with Scot & his family.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Brett back in studio to unpack how Davey & himself came up with the idea of Radical Rewind, as well as their journey to make the first screening of Batman 89'an absolute sell out show success!! With the announcement of the next film being the 1990's TMNT Live action film in April; Radical Rewind are setting themselves up for an ongoing crowd-puller event!! A brief around the room review of the Batman film itself; with it being a first time for most seeing in on the big screen! Then we pivot over to a rival universe, to do an in hand review of the Mezco Fantastic Four box set! This is absolute premium set of toys, with more accessories, hands, heads and special parts then one collector will potentially ever get around to utilising! A genuinely awesome product indeed. All this plus news on our milestone 350th ep! Hope to see you at either the next Radical Rewind screening, or the upcoming Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair both set in April!!
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Adelaide silver-fox-nerd Brett Owen stops by to check out the news. Because it's news day, The Todd brings his A(zrael) game. Playmates steps up to the plate with something new, but is NECA closing in already? Lego Batman is usually a big deal but have they missed a trick with the latest set? Ben and Frank step aside so Trent and Scot can gush about Dune Part 2 before we wrap it up with some latest scores - as Brett trumps us all with his tales from Japan!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we do a classic retrospective best of vote! But this time, instead of one big line; we select from three smaller lines, and vote accordingly. This in turn causes some confusion at the start, but we sort ourselves out; and get the votes right eventually! Sectuars, Silverhawks & Bravestarr are the challenges for this round, and it proves hard or sometimes overwhelming what gets our vote for each round. Then we pivot across to an extremely generous Mystery Box delivered to the studio from fellow Patreon member: FireFly_81 aka Micheal. Mad appreciation champ!!
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In a Marvel heavy episode, there's some controversial Mattel moves that are very not-rock-n-roll. The Todd makes a face that not even a mother could love while the Legends team somehow make two different He-Mans. And is that Battle Cat I see? Why is Wolverine in blue? But it's all ok - because the best of all time Rogue is here. A record breaking mini-fig and all the Marvel on-screen reveals. Then we look at possibly the greatest wave of TMNT Ultimates - ever?
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by very special guest Rob McCallum! This very busy man, is traveling all around, and we catch him on the road. With his very successful Mr Dress-up show, and continuing working on Faking Filmation; as well as the upcoming Nintendo64 Quest! But that's not all... He has pumped out Season One of a new show titled: Planet Cool Stuff!! Planet Cool Stuff is an exciting series that combines informative & punchy segments that aren't held to just one theme. Rob beautifully combines Video Games, Toys, Movies, Comics and even some Music into a 4 segment episode over the course of 13 eps!! Then we round out the ep with a round the room coversation about the new Masters Of The Universe Netflix series - Revolution.
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Lots of goodness to get into today but is there any bigger story - or toy - than Eternia right now?!? Did you get yours? The Todd celebrates a milestone - prepare the gold paint - there's some great new TF reveals from HasLabs and Marvel Comics tributes. Super7 gives us the last Silverhawk to round out the core team while Super Powers gets some great new stuff. Latest scores gives us fan-made books, Retro goodness and some chat around lighting those shelves. Any suggestions?
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As we enter 2024, we look forward to a number of movies coming out and use our crystal ball to predict: Hit or Shit? From some practically unknown films to stuff that we just know is gonna suck (coughSONYcough), we don't hold back. Only one film gets solid 18/19s from us all and there's a big split on another. Trent takes us on a virtual tour of his revamped toy room. Go find the footage on our socials because it has to be seen to be believed. Latest Scores to round it out which leads Frank to an existential collecting crisis...
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we dust off the mics as well as our evening suits, as we prepare for the Great TPP Awards for last years releases. But first we have a little TPP Highlights reel, of what we accomplished last year as a Podcast team!
The catagories for the awards are as follows:
- Best Movie
- Best TV Show
- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)
- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)
- Best Value Toy
- Toy Most Fun To Play With
- Best Looking Toy
- Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2023
- Biggest Toy Related Suprise of 2023 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)
- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy
- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2023)
- The Darren Filsell Award for the Best Action Figure released in 2023
We have a great variety of votes to cover for these topics, so sit back and enjoy!!
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Today it's the most wonderful time of the year. But before we get to unwrap out presents, it's time to recap on the wonderful Villains that exist in the vintage Turtles line. And just for kicks, Scot will act as judge, jury and swing vote! From 88 to 93 there are some bonkers, iconic and outright weird designs that call out. And just to add to the Xmas crazi-ness, there's even a little audio glitch that we manage to have fun with. Speaking of fun, we follow up on a promised story of what happens when Xmas Cards go wrong - and then right again! Merry times and best wishes to all our listeners as we take a break until 2024. Cheers!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we dive headfirst into the latest news, and there is a surprising amount of it; given we are so close to Christmas! In the Xmas theme, we have another Figure Obscura character to celebrate, in the form of: The Ghost Of Jacob Marley. But that's not all from the Four Horseman, they have also announced a ZoloCon Exclusive - Skull-Man! Over to Neca next, and celebrating the Year Of The Rabbit, we finally get a proper look at the 4pk of Usagi Yojimbo. McFarlane Cross Hasbro deal, has many of us scratching our heads of what this might mean, and then also from the Todd Father, Wave 6 of his awesome Super Powers line, with some awesome figures announced! 50years of Wolverine is celebrated with an assortment of 2pks and rounding out the news is our great friend Guillermo Olivio whom has officially opened a Toy Store in Florida -Plastic Universe! Our 2nd main segment for this ep, is a bit of a McFarlane top 5 wish-list of Super Powers characters, we think should be made. A clear theme of Villains and Females is shouted out, but still a great and diverse roster that could see this line go-on for many waves! Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have special guest Brendan Crates back on the show; this time to formally get to know him better! The usual intro questions aside, we expand on what Brendan is passionate about; plus suprised to discover just how many different places he has lived in! Collecting secrets are annonunced, around securing Mezco figures in Australia. We chat about the alter-ego BCTalk, the man behind the photos, and what it actually takes to get all those great shots! Wrapping up the ep we go around the table chatting all things that we are Reading, Watching or Playing. All this and more. Another genuine fun ep!
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Today we are missing a Scot but subbing in for the first time on Toy Power is longtime Patreon Brendan Crates. The King of the Monsters is back but is that a good thing? Ben reports in. The Todd makes his customary appearance and is this the happiest figure he's ever done? And the biggest topic - in both scale and importance - GI Joe and Super7: Is this the ultimate partnership? Colin Betts writes in for his hot take. Jada toys doing the lords work before a questionable news item from Scot. A fab new Kickstarter to check out rounded out with some impressive latest scores. mic drop
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This episode is full of bombs. Both the explody-Universal Studios type ones, and the box office flops that nobody likes to talk about. Yes, it's time to talk about Waterworld. Kevin Costner at his problematic best in the middle of the ocean: what could possibly go wrong. But at least the toys were cool? Trent for the affirmative. Then it's our Patreon Hot Takes Part Deux and boy do things get a little spicy. There's fence sitting, high horses and some very silly silliness. BOOM!
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There is so so much to talk about that we run overtime is this episode that is both news, and features a special guest. From the EuroLegions Podcast our good mate John Caulfield joins in the madness. New Super7 Ultimates - have they finally jumped the shark? Every good Battle Cat needs a Panthor, enter Mondo! The Todd does Todd-thing with the usual DC cast and another out of total left field. More reveals of the TMNT x Master line and even World of Warcraft gets a run. John then takes us through the recent reveals at the ever-growing LegionsCon. Are the Four Horsemen the greatest niche company ever? There's also tales of adventure to be had from John's amazing trip. Get comfy cause it's a long one!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have some Hot Take Statements that where submitted by our awesome Patreons. We go through some of them and go around the room unpacking the statement, whether we agree, or disagree to it. The power of nostalgia comes into question. Of course some of the biggest franchises come under fire; such as Batman, Star Wars & TMNT. The ease of custom 3D printing vs mass production? What about movies with a connected universe versus the good old standalone film? All this and more, as we only scratch the surface of this now on-going sub-topic. Then we each turn around, and review how each of us are tackling our own personal collections, with a bit of a State Of The Nation focus. In rounding out we actually swing back to the Hot Take topic, for an unplanned discussion. Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have another jammed packed Runsheet of News Segments from around the virtual Toy Aisles! Kicking things off, are the results on some of the Kickstarter Projects. Giant-Man with a race to the finish line & the New already successful Ghostbusters Ghost Trap & P.K.E. Meter. More reveals from McFarlane, and none of them are Batman themed!?! Some really neat Spiderman announcements from the Marvel Legends team - getting deeper into the universe. Some well overdue Star Wars announcements as well as crossover Transformers plus Beast Wars Combiners. The G.I. Joe Vamp vehicle is a true work of art along with the new Formo figures. Rounding out the news is Super7 ingenious ReAction of a classic Imperial colour variant. Then in our last segment, we list off the our latest scores! Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined in studio with Steve Ready. We have the usual get-to-know-you questions; and then its into our main topic, which starts off being on the micro scale. Yes, in the same format of Polly Pocket & Mighty Max, Steve is renowned enthusiast for the Micro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toyline. Spanning from little foldout playsets, very small figures and the incredibly tiny and very easily lost weapons!! Then we raise the scale by a little bit, in order to chat about Steve's involvement in the Lego Community. Everything from Christmas Themed dioramas and the challenges to get it done, to Steve managing the local Lego events. All this and more, another great episode enriched by our guest.
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Welcome long time listener Steve Ready to the show! We'll introduce him properly next week because damn - there is some news to get too! It's the crossover the late great Darren would have absolutely gone all in on: TMNT x MOTU. Meanwhile, Todd does Todd things but has he landed on a real mono-chromatic winner here? Mad Max meets Shao Kahn in a new reveal before we dive into Filoni's latest (and possibly greatest) Star Wars entry: Ashoka. Then a fitting farewell from our good mate Scotty The Toy Hunta as he embarks on a new life journey!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, its all about the Latest news! Another big week with several Conventions happening over in the USA. First off the ranks, we touch base on how well the latest HasLab is going, in the form of Giant-Man. Then its an unusual cross-over of Skeletor & VeeFriends? The Super Cyborg Krang Android is amazing, and very worthy of spot on your shelf as an upgrade of the Playmates version! An absolutely beautiful version of Supergirl from Revoltech; then a big "Skelebration" checklist from Mattel, including both Origins & Masterverse figures. Fraggle Rock wave 2 from Boss Fight Studios are incredible, but the Holocomm Star Wars Collection has us scratching our heads for many reasons.... The Ultimate GITD Radiation Ranger & Cobra MotherShip from Super 7 are both simply amazing, and rounding out the news is the announcement of Eternia's Choice Winner of the Snake Lair! Then the lads chat about their experiences from the October Addelaide Comic & Toy Fair. Another very exciting day all around, with some cool stories to share!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by a special guest and fellow SA collector Damien. He’s a rare breed of collector who manages to keep his passion for one line and one line only: the 80’s classic Jem and the Holograms! It was a time of flashing earrings, shoulder pads and face-paint so Damien takes us through the brand from conception at Hasbro to production. What famous show (beyond on her own) was Jem attached too? Was she even called Jem to begin with? We love figures with multiple accessories, but Jem takes it to another level with a staggering amount of outfits in a dizzying amount of colours. But is it all about the fashion, or the music? Or the Keytar?? Learn about the 80s corporate espionage and subterfuge that was Jem vs Barbie – it was big big money, so much so, one former employee banked some serious coin: and it might not be who you think! Can you have a love-triangle with two people? Hey, it was the 80s… We also get to peek at some seriously rare product – stuff you will literally never see again! Like many other 80s brands, is there a big reboot in the works? Then it’s a quick round of Reading Watching Playing featuring Netflix, ABC Kids and a a book that reads to its author? Frank then ends the show with a special announcement that bodes well for the future of Toy Power…
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Today is a day unlike any other - Dave and Casey invade Toy Power the same way Guile and his commandos storm M.Bison's fortress. That's right, we are talking about the 1994 Street Fighter movie. So it seems like the perfect time to allow swearing and smut! No holds barred here as we play in the DVG sandbox with all the hilarity and chaos it's known for. Not much toy talk here, but plenty of laughs to awkwardly explain to your loved ones.
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Because variety is the spice of life, we invited Dave and Casey along for todays ride! Yes there are some news topics to talk through (including PulseCon reveals) but it’s the review you’ve all been waiting for: TMNT Mutant Mayhem. Made slightly trickier by the fact Casey hasn’t seen it, but that doesn’t stop us from having a good time! What did the Turtles fan-boys in the room all think? But most curiously, what did the renowned Turtles hater Producer Scot have to say about it? Next weeks ep will also be a true cross-over with the loveable duo, but done in DVG stylings so consider yourself naughty word pre-warned!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Darren Koziol in the studio, to chat about his role in Australian Comics! Darren is of course the Creator, Editor, Publisher & Primary Author of Dark Oz Comics! He produces many titles under this banner, with hundreds of other creators working on these titles too. After the initial get to know you questions, we find out, just how much Darren is passionate car enthusiast that even features some of his cars in his comics too! Where has Dark Oz taken Darren and what future things does he potentially have in the works! Darren has a hell of a lot going on, and is an extremely busy man! So we really appreciate him talking to us. This was a really fun episode indeed.
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It’s news day have we our usual selection McFarlane, HasLabs and more to get through. Did the Ghost make the finish line? And will a new Marvel project meet the fate of the infamous Ghost Rider? Mattel let the fans decide and there are some decisions to be made – some more obvious than other. Brian Flynn makes Frank’s year (and indeed his wallet cry) while another toy seems to bear his very name. Speaking of named things, tonight we drinking something special… Then it’s over to latest scores and the merry-go round of toy swapping and buying even from within the four of us proving once and for all, that all good things come to those who wait!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by a Spin Master Gab! With our regular get-to-know-you questions out of the way; we move onto our main topic around Raffles, Waffles, Razz or whatever name it takes, to fly under the social media guidelines. So what is a Waffle? (Cause Scotty doesn't know!) What does it take to make a successful Raffle? What doesn't work too is quite interesting too! Then we spin the discussion around; and touch base on what sub-category of the TMNT Franchise is Gab into the most? How does such a huge TMNT fan like Gab focus his collecting habits too? Overall, this was an intriguing conversation on many levels. Enjoy.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, its another full on News session; as we kick it off with a chat about the new Star Wars Asoka Show - what are we missing? Then it genuinely seems that Todd McFarlane himself has filled our Runsheet with his upcoming reveals and announcements! But can you believe that we are discussing more characters, from the DC Universe, than just Batman himself! Yes, its a pretty cool mix... with some Batman too of course. Then we move over to some really neat news from Ramen Toys. Ace, announces a new Diorama set in the works plus a bomb shell statement on who has the rights for a certain 80's property.... Then in rounding out the episode, we circle back to a Question initially put forward by Master Fresh; of which - What is the great toy lie you are telling yourself this year? Whilst we attempt to recall our initial answers to that question from 6months ago; we mostly seem to have all but broken the rules; except for Frank. Well done sir! All this and more! Enjoy!
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Davey sticks around and is here to carry the show as we delve into the world of 80s cartoons. Ready your sugar-high cereal, blanket and remote-less TV as we prepare to park it on the shag-pile brown carpet and relive our favourites. Which cartoon had too much singing in it? Best intro? Best voice and music? Is Scot’s childhood dependence a little too much? All the controversial opinions are here. Does Ren and Stimpy hold up? Ben reports in. Then Colin Betts delivers the good - literally - from far off Canadia in classic style.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have the Legendary man himself; back to poke fun at everything we say! Yes; Master DaveyDamaged is in the studio to help us get through all the latest news. Not too much regular news to cover, as their where obviously so much announced from SDCC; but now with some early reveals from PowerCon; we easily fill an entire episode! Vehicle Voltron, more from Batman 66, Marvel Legends & a blank customisable figure. Flocked Panthor, Silver Hawks & Cow Boys of Moo Mesa?!? Then we take a look at the reveals from PowerCon! TMNT Sewer Dio, Premium DNA & Thunder Cats Pipeline. Plus closer to home, Ultimate Figure Protection Launches their website! A very fitting tribute from Action Figure Adventure to round out the episode. Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are taking it very easy. We are honestly still quite worn out from the excitement & partying that came from the previous SDCC episode! However, we are quite excited to announce our Seventh Birthday! We have an exciting social media trend we wish you to be a part of too. Then we shine the lime-light onto our latest scores. Seems a very nice mix of Modern items, & not one of us can stick to just one item, we all share multiple scores. Then a round table discussion about what we are all Reading, Playing, Watching. So sit back, as we kind of phone it in this ep; but still have some very interesting points to discuss. Enjoy.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a MASSIVE show organised for you! As we attempt to cover almost all the wonderful news & reveals from the juggernaut that is San Diego Comic-Con! We have a small batch of Pre-Con news, and then we get stuck into the Con headlines - breaking them down into Company Brands. Kicking off with Mattel, (with a bonus breakdown from Criss Fresh on all things Wrestling); then Super7, Mondo, Nacelle, Neca, Hasbro, McFarlane & Mezco. We have not one, but two "Shut-Up-And-Take-My-Money!" sizzle reels! Then we rate the overall Companys display presence against each other - who was the overall best in our opinion? Plus an interesting convo about if we even missed the Hollywood cinematic side of things this year? This is probably our longest episode to date; so strap in as we break it all down for you!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are joined in studio by the very cool Dave Holder! A talented man whom is visiting Radelaide to attend the local Brixpo. Dave is renowned for his big Lego brick built sculptures. With his entry into the Lego scene by winning a competition to become a Master Builder for Legoland Melbourne!! All this excitement of Dave's story around winning the Lego comp; we delay some of the "Get to Know you Questions!" Dave is one of the designers on Bricker Builds - jumbo sized sculpture sets created, designed and setup for fans to purchase & build in their own homes!! A fascinating discussion on how this was created & what things they offer. Dave has some awesome stories to share around his recent trip to Chicago for Brick World! Dave & his team showcased a 'life-sized' Ang character (from the Avatar - The Last Air Bender); as well as many items from Bricker Build too. Whilst in the USA - Dave has some really cool Toy Hunting tales to share as well. Rounding out the ep - Dave shares with us some of his recent Grail Toy Scores & his witty Musical Band antics.
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We’re not QUITE at SDCC yet, but that doesn’t stop the usual suspects dropping all their exclusives in what feels like Christmas in July. We revisit a pair of crowd funded projects – with wildly different results. ThunderCats fans rejoice (or cry depending on your financial outlook) cause there is some BIG confirmations here… The Todd keeps doing Todd things but has he peaked with arguably THE definitive Batman figure? Who is the new Supergirl actor, according to Hot Toys anyways. (Yikes) Mondo bring the heat with some great new MOTU and BTAS offerings before we dive into the current Hollywood strike situation and just what does it mean for some of our favourite upcoming projects. All this PLUS a true (toy) tragedy that unfolds live on air for Producer Scot.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have fellow local Aussie, Glenn Pluck join us to chat about his awesome side business: Ultimate Figure Protection! We ask him the usual 'Get to know you Questions' as well as, how one starts this kind of venture. Overall, a remarkably interesting conversation about protecting precious toys. Glenn's turn around with his requests is amazing, almost as impressive as his variety too! Glenn has the market covered with protective Acrylic Cases for dozens of various Toylines of all shapes & sizes, including some playsets and large vehicles too! With exciting plans for a one-stop-shop website in the works among other things; Ultimate Figure Protection is a name to watch out for!! Plus, we touch on Latest Scores from all parties too, with a nice little surprise gift from Glenn too.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are only a trio; but the show must go on right! So we kick things off by checking in on the GI Joe HasLab campaign; this continues to be quite successful; whilst other Jurassic Campaigns have us doubtful... McFarlane showcases off two very unique SuperMen; & what is with these Thundercat's Cat Lair teases?!?! Can it really be done? An announcement of the black & white Space Usagi, followed up by another Transformers X GIJoe Crossover combination. Then we pivot to reviewing the new Playmates TMNT Mutant Mayhem figures. We are all unanimously impressed by certain figures; & certainly blown away by all the included accessories! All this & more; enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Colin Bett's back again; to help us break down the wonderful 90's ToyBiz toy line. A discussion starting with only Scot, Ben & Colin; but later on in the ep, we may have some extra voices join us.... We have a deep discussion about the ToyBiz Toy line that really fleshed out the diverse roster of the Marvel Universe! Spawning multiple sub-toy lines, different scales and a variety of vehicles & playsets to boot!! Action features, colours, vac metal and articulation; plus, insight and discussion into figures that never were never made! Then we pivot from Marvel to DC; as we do a fairly broad, spoiler-free chat about the new The Flash film. Does it live up to the hype? How can we not compare it back to Marvel?!?
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Our favourite Canadian Colin Betts joins us for this extended episode! There's a couple of new headlines to hit including the unstoppable DragonFly, COPS are back plus an amazing reveal from Mondo. Then it's time for the Vintage Toy Awards: Transformers G1 - Autobots edition. This was harder than we thought and some of our answers might surprise you - or even change as we go! Lots of categories to talk too - but which figure gets the coveted Best Autobot award?
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Today there is lots of news to chat too - and 80% of it seems to be Turtles related! So don't expect to hear much from Producer Scot today! But there's also the newest Haslab reveal (blink and you'll miss it) some new Marvel Legends (which one is in Scot's basket?), The Todd gets another license and is Ben about to collect a new line? What makes us revisit the Shredders Revenge game? Then we chat all things Mega Toy Fair, the sights, the sounds, the friends and of course, the almighty scores.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we challenged ourselves like never before! The crossover event of our careers! So please look forward to a Quiz show devised from Matt Teale'o; with participants from Dave's Video Graveyard & Geek Dudes; pitched against the Toy Power Team.
This is actually Part Two of our crossover with good friends DVG and GeekDudes. If you’re wondering what happened to Part One; you’re not alone. I think Davey said it best, that when eight podcasters all yell at the same time, while chaotic and fun in places, it doesn’t necessarily make for good listening. On review, our decision to remove the PG filter wasn’t the right call either. Darren once said “Toy Power should be for everyone” and Part One simply didn’t fit that mantra - so it won’t be released. So for now, enjoy this family friendly quiz Battle Royale between us & our good mates.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast, we bring back an old segment that has been requested for a Resurrection! So with a little bit of a twist to the original idea; we bring to you the new style of: Vintage Toy Awards! This round is focused purely on the Villains of the Masters of the Universe Toyline & we have some cracker subcategories to discuss: Standout Leader & 2nd Tier Character. Best use of Colour, Best Sculpting, Best Accessories, Most Fun toy, Fave Beast, Fave Vehicle, Fave Playset & the Overall Best Figure. This was extremely fun to unpack our personal opinions, & we would love to hear your votes too! Then we take a darker path, as Ben reviews the new Evil Dead - Rise, Film! Is it a Hit or Shit rating? Then rounding out this episode on a high note, we do another round of everyone's favourite segment: Show & Tell! All this & more, Enjoy!!
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It's news day and there's some cool cool stuff the chat too. The origins of Drax, our poor fact checking, Lego and Legions latest plus some seriously rad artwork that some people think is just "meh". We get our first look at the new MK (which Frank refuses to shut up about) then it's off to space as chat about the finale to the Guardians trilogy. Just how good is Gunn's Marvel swan-song?
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a very creative guest: Matthew Rodriguez! From the Pages of: Defenders Of Eden Comic Book series; he is creating a brand new Toyline titled: Armies Of Ashmore! These Anthropomorphic Dinosaurs are being brought to life through Kickstarter right now! So far, this campaign is going very well, with a roster of Five unique characters on offer as the first wave; standing at 8.5-11 inches in height!! With removable heads, tails, armour & hands, these figures are not only a large-scale collectible, but customizable & posable Dino Army Buildlers! To makes things even more enticing; these action figures are being sculpted by The Four Horsemen Studios! So, you know the quality will be amazing! Find out direct from Matt what a journey he has been on, to get these toys realised; as well as some future ideas & plans too! Exciting stuff, please see how to help fund this project bellow:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ideasfrommars/defenders-of-eden-toys-armies-of-ashmore
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It's news day and the Todd brings the noise with some great vehicles and a few teases along the way. NECA show off April in April and is this the best Super7 Ultimates wave selection of all time? Then we chat about the always amazing Adelaide Toy and Comic Fair. Great sales, great chat and our latest scores. One in particular that Producer Scot has been hunting for a long, long time...
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we travel back to "a long time a ago, in a Galaxy far, far away...." to bring you the entertainment juggernaut that is: Star Wars! In order to break this all down, we have resident expert Nick Greenslade, back in studio to help us out with this Inraspective episode. So, this round, we are honing our focus into just three of the many sub-categories of the Star Wars toylines. Those being: Vintage Kenner, 90's Power Of The Force & The Modern Black Series Toylines. What do each of them to us personally, and how do we rate them overall? We have a rough aim usually of an hour-long ep; but this episode blows that time limit out of the water! This episode's focus is released to tie-into the honoured May the 4th timeline. "This is the way!"
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Prepare for the slickest, most foolproof intro you've ever heard. Seriously, it's flawless. Trent loves it. We then delve in the Kenner toyline of M.A.S.K - Mobile Armored Strike Kommand. But not before we attempt to sing our way into your minds... Not sure if this segment will gain or lose us listeners! We look at the cartoon, the comics and of course the mighty toys of this wonderful line. Is there a chance it will be rebooted for the modern era? Next comes the Vintage Toy Awards including, the best modern Lego set. But are Frank and Ben psychically linked? There's also our latest scores to make you all jealous! Kome get some!
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This week on the Toy Power - it's a team of three; whilst Frank is not well. But the show must go on; and what a combination of segments we have for you! Toy News - out with the Rodent King & in with Lady Shredder! The Celebration of Window Packaging, another wacky He-Man variant & a utility Belt to tie all the news together. Then, our second segment finishes off the last couple of Patreon questions. "Hit Or Shit" Movie reviews - how right or very wrong where we initially when we talked about the D&D + Super Mario Films? Then rounding the out the ep, is a classic Latest Scores segment. All this and a whole lot more! Enjoy.
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With Star Wars Celebration upon us we thought there was no better time than to have our long time Patreon, fellow collector and friend, Nick come join in the fun! A long time fan of all things Lucasfilm, Nic takes us through the latest reveals as well as his takes on the toy headlines of today: Super7 Joes, a crazy Spider-Wave, Madballs, DnD, Mortal Kombat and are these the most anticipated Turtles figs of all time? Nick also heralds the return of the The Quiz! As a child of the 80s this one zeroes in on all things film in 1986... How many did you get? (Probably more than us!)
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we serve you up quite the mixed bag of content. Starting off with a lightning-fast Film Review. Some cool stories from Frank; as well as a surprising pivot on his collecting journey! Then it's a smorgasbord of Patreon questions that really get us scratching our heads. Mount Rushmore of Toys, Weird Science conversation, who will we take on our journey for the ultimate toy quiz team-up? Toy real-estate queries, missed opportunities on purchases, and who would we destroy - toy company wise? And rounding out the ep, Indian in the Magic Cupboard question that is just plain fun to dream about!! Plus, your last opportunity to reach out to Scotty for a segment suggestion.
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Ol’ mate Criss Fresh joins us once again and this time, he has the inside running on the upcoming TMNT Mutant Mayhem toyline! Thanks to Headstart Toys for putting on a show that we could send our roving reporter too! Fresh rubs shoulders with the very people who put the toys on our shelves and asks the hard-hitting questions like: where is Ben’s Shredder figure??? There’s some cool tales to be told and we know Darren would be loving this ToyPower exclusive info. Producer Scot then throws out the challenge where YOU can program your own episode of the show - with a prize to be won!
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What happens when Producer Scot fails to come up with exciting content for the latest episode of Toy Power? We turn to our amazing Patreons and ask them to cover out collective backsides. Our Patreons have delivered the goods and hit us up some hard-hitting questions. Is there a toy Heaven or Hell and what toys would we send there? Will we be collecting toys as geriatric senior citizens? Which Toy Power member would Trent choose as his Lego Masters partner? Where the hell is Ben for this episode? We tackle these questions and many more in this exciting episode.
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It’s news day and boy oh boy there is MUCH to discuss. So much so we run a little bit over time and a lot of it, comes from one spicy topic. If you’re a fan of TMNT and have been following Super7, don’t miss this discussion! We also get our first look at some movie-based toys from The Todd, Seth Rogens new Turtles film and an onslaught of Marvel Legends. And did we mention one of the team is BACK on TV again? We also talk Funko, but not in a good way…
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we start things off with a very special shout out from the Legendary American Cartoon Voice Actor: Michael Bell!! - with thanks to Tealeó for lining up that beautiful plug for us! Then we go around the room calling out some key episodes we are personally fond of from the Toy Power Archive. Then without missing a beat, we chat about the latest news hitting our radar. More Figure Obscura reveals, McFarlane Titans wave announced, Shattered Glass Transformers, Ninja Turtles toy leaks from upcoming Mutant Mayhem film & Biker Mice From Mars shots of the Mice themselves. (Plus, a lot more news in-between too!) Then we circle back to get Frank's opinion on how he thinks 10 of this year's films might rate. Rounding out the Episode; we breakdown the new Antman & The Wasp: Quantumania Film that continues in true MCU fashion. A comparison of how we rated it before the film debuted & of course full spoiler chat including after credit scenes. Another fun episode to get your ears around!!
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Who'd have thought, this silly little show would get this far? Probably only Darren in truth! Tonight we celebrate something Old, Something New and Something You. It's really just a cover for us to talk about the toys that we love in our collections. You can watch this celebratory episode on our Facebook page to see all the give-aways, the questions and the questionable fashion choices, inspired by a certain friend of ours. A massive THANK you to all our supporters over the journey, our Patreons and anyone who's ever listened. It certainly has been one helluva Good Journey!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, join us aboard the hype train towards the big episode #300; as we tease some of the exciting give-aways we have up for grabs next episode! However, this episode is jam-packed with so much exciting News & reveals! We naturally have a lot to cover from the 'Todd Father' himself; Nolan Batman & several more Batman 66' characters too. Plus, some great 66' themed dioramas & vehicles; but that's not all... a very neat Mr Freeze with a Variant that has us all quite excited! Fresh Marvel Legends announced with a heavy MCU Antman theme, but some beautiful comicbook faithful designs as well. Street Fighter II returns in plastic form from Jada toys & a really dazzling Glow-In-The-Dark Slash figure from S7 TMNT Ultimates! More reveals from Dick Tracey, the Powered-Up Form of Dark-Lyn, a Cybertron version of Jazz, plus a questionable roster reveal of Ultimate Simpsons Figures. The next wave of MOTU Origins, a teleporting Diorama TMNT Machine & a welcomed Neca Turtle Van update. Also, a fan requested 2nd chance option to grab the outstanding Headless Horseman figure, now with a slightly different paint variation. Then, we move onto our final segment of Latest Scores - it appears we have all had some gems delivered recently!
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast - we introduce a new segment - as we preemptively review some of the 2023 Films - and discuss if they might be a potential HIT or $H!T movie; in our personal opinions. The 2023 landscape of films is vast, so we narrow it down to just Ten films to look at. They include: Antman & The Wasp, Cocaine Bear, Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Dead: Rise, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, SpiderMan: Across The Spiderverse, Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem & Dune: Part 2. With a classic rating out of 19 - we will circle back once these films premiere, & see how right, or wrong we were! Then closing out the episode, Trent is very excited to reveal his latest score; a somewhat purrfect grail piece for his collection!!
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Today on the show our Victorian brother is back in town - Criss Fresh is in the house! Taking Hollywood Trents seat for the night, (and you KNOW that won't go unnoticed) we cover a wide range of toy talk including the current state of retail, Hasbro wobbles and our biggest new year toy lies. Then it's onto the bevy of DC announcements from James Gunn. What does it all mean and where do we all sit on it? Who is keen and drops the first F-bomb of the night? The answers might surprise you...
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we welcome back the very well-expressed Sean Fewster for an entertaining News heavy episode! Reaction Shogun Figures have us measuring wingspans, Marvel legends have us questioning the accessories and a beautiful plug for the Marvel Squadron Supreme Comic Run. We have hopes for a long anticipated TMNT figures debut and how can we possibly miss an episode without talking about more reveals from McFarlane Toys. New Fan created 'Super Powers' Comics and MOTU Bearbricks. Anthropomorphic Mice chewing tunnelling their way for a return, and rounding out the news, the concerning position that has made Hasbro layoff some of their work team. Then switching gears, Sean has brought in his new Mondo HeMan Timed Exclusive that seems to be more of a puzzle or a Transformer than a Premium figure. We go through the good and the very concerning issues in this spotlight.
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Today on Toy Power, it’s time to look forward to 2023 and what lies beyond. But before that, just cause (most of us) were on holidays doesn’t mean the toy companies are! NECA do their traditional reveals while Boss Fight revive an 80s legend. Mattel do DEEP into the well for their new figure while Todd gives us the most maximum Batman there is. Also featuring Shaq, Tom Sellick, Sarah Jessica Parker and six-packs. And Ben answers the question on everyone’s lips: What does Thirty-Thirty look like?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we kick the New Year off; by looking back at the previous year that was?! Yep; that's how we roll! We asked our listeners to vote under twelve different criteria's of what they thought from last year.
These questions included:
- Best Movie
- Best TV Show
- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)
- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)
- Best Value Toy
- Toy Most Fun To Play With
- Best Sculpting
- Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2022
- Biggest Toy Related Suprise of 2022 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)
- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy
- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2022)
- The Darren Filsell Award for: Best Action Figure released in 2022
Thanks to so many votes from our awesome listeners; we have gathered a great insight into the best and the tragic things from last year! A really diverse list too; which excites us to see what people are passionate about!!
Huge thanks again to all involved for helping us look back at 2022!!
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In our final episode for 2022, Malcolm Hobbs and his extreme Transformers knowledge is back as we tackle the second of our famous Intraspectives. Legitimacy of the word aside, this one is all about those Robots in Disguise as we pick G1, Beast Wars, The Bayverse and Masterpiece as our toylines of focus. What do these toylines mean to us? Can we seperate the movie(s) from the toys themselves? In a juggernaut brand spanning many years, which lines hit or missed us? There's a couple of surprising scores throughout, the odd in-context swear word and even a GoBot or two... Strap in for this extended episode as you (and us!) learn more about the might Autobots and Decepticons than you ever thought possible.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast, we hit the ground running with several topics to cover. We even have Special Guest Malcom Hobbs on board, and we cover off the 'Get To Know You Questions' first. Then we move onto some of the big News topics that are hitting our radar. Lots of Playmates talk, Transformers Haslab updates, more from Thundercats & MOTU Origins, plus a beautiful nod to Father Christmas. We then switch gears, and spotlight the latest Trailers. With Xmas fast approaching - we have play our annual Secret Santa gift sharing. Lots of fun as always & on top of that we have even more gifts from Colin Betts! Also, Scot brings in some beautiful Historical Adelaide items from John Martins that is simply Magical. Another fun filled episode!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have our number one listener from Luxembourg - Master John Caulfield! He is here to school us about all the history, mythology & general amazing things about Mythic Legions!!
This line has just about taken over John's plastic addiction & now he even customiser's some of the many things available that compliment this line! Hear first-hand about his travels to Legions Con & the hype is real ~ regarding Cosmic Legions!
All this and more; we challenge you not to appreciate how great these Four Horsemen lead lines really are!!
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We might be a couple of members down, but that won’t stop us sending the news your way. In an all too familiar pattern, we mourn the loss of another pop-culture icon: may the Power Protect him, always. Of course there’s the usual players of Marvel Legends and More More McFarlane, but we get some unexpected reveals from the Masters at Mondo. And when we say we bring you the big stories, Super7 took it literally with a HUGE reveal! Then it’s Reading/Watching/Playing time and Ben takes reading to the next level with a great review of Blake Wrights latest’s works.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have local legend DaveyDamaged back once again in the studio to help us cover a slightly different topic... Yes, we love Action Figures and the Worlds & Stories built around them! But what if we could keep those stories alive when eating breakfast, bathing or even at school?? This ep - we have a Show & Tell focus around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Merchandise! The rabbit hole is extremely deep; as we touch on Davey's vast collection of goodies! Then in the second part of the ep; we chat about the latest MCU film: Black Panther 2 - Wakanda Forever. How well does this film pivot from the tragic passing of it's lead actor between releases? Is Namor given enough of an into? Warning - we claim BP2 chat to be spoiler-free - but that turns out to not be the case really! All this & more; plus the famous DVG rating out of 19 to really solidify what we all thought.
Be sure to check out more from Davey at: Dave's Video Graveyard - a NSFW Podcast that chats about films; highlighting things you never thought about before! - A genuinely fun listen!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by the great man himself: DaveyDamaged! With an intro plug for his Calendar we than swing things into the latest News circling our radar. Kevin Conroy's legacy, Eternia green lit & then some fake news that tricks Ben into promoting. Xmas on Cybertron, plus the announcement of TMNT Ultimates Wave 9. More news regarding a ghost from Thundercats, plus we highlight Legions Con with some of the amazing announcements that have spawned out of there. It wouldn't be a new ep without another McFarlane Batman reveal, but also some more MOTU characters too. A very expensive 5pk of Power Rangers, Guns and rounding out we touch on the eye-catching Armies Of Ashmore Dinosaurs!! Second segment of the show is Latest scores - with some heavy hitting items being secured by each of us! Another fun ep, especially with our great guest!
Be sure to check out more from Davey at: Dave's Video Graveyard - a NSFW Podcast loosely based around film reviews; plus get your orders in for the AWESOME 2023 DvG Calendar!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we talk to the delightful Emily Lind! With a spooky theme right from the start, you are in for a trick or treat! The fun get to know you questions, and then it's time to shine some light on the amazing shrine that she has built around Peter Crushing. A fascinating insight to the famous Grand Moff antagonist from Star Wars & how one builds a shrine on this character - but also a deeper look at his marvellous acting carrier. Then we pivot into the world of Horror. With Toy Company's at their peak - we are treated with an exciting or scary selection of items. TV , Movie , Books as well as Comic Book shoutouts form every era imaginable. We ask Emily to break-down how she as a horror fan - chooses her toys & what pops out to her; as well as a break-down of the difference between the films that are categorised as Universal & Hammer Horror. We also ask the hard question - what would Emily like to see in the Horror genre from films in the future... If you wish to hear more from the knowledgeable Emily - be sure to check out her Podcast: The Canto Bight Dispatch.
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Today on the show, I'm not even on the show! Yes as I, Francis Ignatious Calixto Allan, sit here and write this, I can neither confirm nor deny the contents of this episode as, I simply wasn't there! But after having done this nearly 300 times, here's my speculation: Trent says something wise and outlandish, Ben says "100 percent" 80% of the time and Producer Scot, well he must have done something right because the audio got recorded! Is this what it's like for ya'll out there, listening to it for the first time? It's both surreal and exciting! I'm sure it will be a banger!
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Coming in from the deep south today, we get some fire and brimstone as Producer Scot challenges us to come up with some Hot Takes facing the toy industry. Last time Frank got controversial on a beloved toyline, it became a bit of a thing, so strap yourselves in folks! But to even us out, out of the north, a swift cold front sweeps in direct from Canada. Thanks to our amazing friend Colin, we get to open a bunch of unsolicited gifts on air. If you want proof that people actually listen to what we say, go no further because the love and dedication put into this parcel goes beyond words. The guy even brought presents for our kids! MIND. BLOWN.
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With PulseCon and NYCC reveals banking up, this was always gonna be a long, crazy episode. So crazy we forgot to tune Trents mic apparently! In this extended episode we cover it all from the usual suspects from Star Wars, Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, Origins, NECA and Super7, but also the road less travelled with Nacelle, Mondo, Toho and too many more to name. We also unpack the recent closure of Aussie retailer BulletProof Villain and the fallout from it. Lastly, our hometown super-event The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair gets a glowing recap as we talk tales, latest scores and hilarity from one epic day.
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This Week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are catching up again with Special Guest Brett. Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, this will not be covering the most recent October Fair itself, however, we instead take a look back at how Brett has built up this awesome calendar event. Now in its 8th year - how did it all start & find out why he can never stop! Getting the inside scoop from Brett - about the thinking & planning behind these events, Artist Alleys, Venues vs Basketball courts, early TPP recordings & how different places can really change the atmosphere of the fairs. Find out what hurdles he had to jump over when dealing through the Covid Pandemic, as well as nightmarish last minute set-up changes.... Then we throw some off the wall ideas at Brett; in hopes to maybe grow the Adelaide Fair even more... All this, as well as some stand-out memories from the past Fairs, along with shout-outs of some our historically greatest scores! Then to round out the ep - we have a Quiz - created by Brett. Fun Times!
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Today it’s news day and we are Trent-less – Enter the Brett! His hair and voice are almost a match only with 1000% more comics! There’s some surprises from Hasbro, a cool cool Leo figure to tempt the hell out of Frank but the bulk of our chat comes down to price. Be it massive LEGO sets, super cheap Batmobeasts and at the other end, a crazy HasLabs project that has already courted controversy. Are Americans finally feeling the pinch of $50 six-inch figures? Oh and was there something about Deadpool that happened this week? Hear Frank’s crazy plot theory. Brett then brings the pre-Toy Fair hype with some wonderful gifts.
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It's time for us to spotlight the Wild World of Wrestling! To help us shout out the correct information; we have the Ring-Master man himself: Mr Criss Fresh! After a little bit of local toy aisle chats, we get to the crux of how wrestling became the juggernaut that it is known to be. Through the eyes of Fresh, how did Wrestling hit his radar as a kid. A captivating story of Fresh following Wrestlemania through TV & Tape trading's, plus all the schoolyard banter - then the natural progression onto toys. Fresh Smacks Down the facts & memories of indestructible LJN figures & their off-shoot bendy counterparts too. The discovery of WWF Hasbro figures & their great sculpts! The realisation that some of these 'Green-back' figures did not get a wider world release - but are quite plentiful in Australia! Galoob & ToyBiz toylines featuring WCW characters & Jakks Pacific covering WWF. Poppy covering the Japanese Wresting series & Remco spotlighting the AWA Federation. Original San Fransico Toy Makers covering the WCW & ECW. Then that new age era... The 'PG' era of Wrestling. Quickly followed by an Inverted Atomic Drop.... Mattel enters the Ring & takes home the Championship Belt in the Toy Aisles; & not forgetting that CharaPro winning over in the East, under their New Japan Wrestling toyline. All this & more! A genuinely energetic chat about not only about one man's History with Wrestling Toys, but the passion to the Ring & it's very Famous Inhabitants. This could just be; the Best their is, the Best there was & the Best there ever will be!!!
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Lots of new toys to talk to but if there too much of a good thing? Can Mattel stop leaving getting their wires crossed? New Masters comics! Has the price of LEGO reached an all time high? It sure is LIFE SIZE. And lets not forget all the chat coming out of D23 – Thunderbolts, trailers, blasts from the past. And yes – we chat about THAT spitting incident!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; Scot introduces a brand new segment called: Intraspective!! But in deciphering the meaning behind it, does Ben spoil the future of this topic? Anyhow, this is a chat about a large property - this time being focused on our beloved Masters Of The Universe. We chat to four (out of the many), toylines that have made a huge mark on our lives in one way or another. Vintage, 200X, Classics & the on-going Origins Toylines. What makes them each so special, key releases as well as a DVG rating out of 19. This was a really fun ep to record, hope you enjoy listening to it!
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It’s news day and we bring the weird and wonderful to you! But first we hear about Scot’s guest appearance on DVG and – Weird is right word! McFarlane brings the heat this time while we get stuck on the Mickey Mouse aspect of GI Joe. Then there’s MOTU controversy as Ramen toys get in on the action while we debate Mattel’s latest entry to the Origins line. But on the subject of weird, I think we have a new winner for a What-The Crossover! And just when you thought the average wait time for figures couldn’t get anymore crazy – here comes a new challenger! Finish it up with some latest scores and sneak peak at a potential future score by the devious Scot.
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We wanna be the very best – like no one ever was. But to do that, we need someone to help show us the power inside. And who better than the Master Battler, Scotty The Toy Hunta! This guy is so dedicated, he wrote us our own guide to all things Pokemon! Learn the very start of this mega-franchise from the creators upbringing, to the cards, the games and of course the toys. It’s all here in Scotty’s brain and we have exclusive rights to open up this Pokeball of knowledge. Scotty even gifts us some Pokemon goodies – but there’s a catch! There will be challenges along the way, with courage we will face. We do battle in a quiz, to claim our rightful place! So come with us, the time is right: there’s no better team. Find it all Scot’s website – it’s always been his dream! He teaches us and we’ll teach you – PO-KE-MON!
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The gang is back together again and Trent regales us with some hilarious Lego adjacent tales. Then it’s onto the news and there’s some tasty morsels to get too. There’s the our favourite chefs serving up their main courses: Super7 Ultimates, DC Super Powers, Marvel Legends, and Ramen’s finest noodles. And for a side dish, how about an unproduced dish not seen since the 90s all topped off with of Hasbro’s finest statistics ever. Then it’s dessert time with an assortment of goodies from PowerCon. Nacelle, NECA and Formo produce some sweet sweet treats and not just from Masters! Bon Appetit!
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It's a milestone and boy does this episode go the distance! Streamed live on Facebook we have one of the biggest and most emotional unboxing episodes ever. Scot and Ben bring some amazing toys to show off but Frank steals the show with a tribute to the one and only Darren, that has to be seen to be believed. #MoreMOTU
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We finally get around to all the SDCC news that was literally being announced when we last recorded. And yes, Franks silly statement from a couple of weeks ago comes back to bite him. Super7 gives Scot a figure he never knew he needed, while The Toddfather starts out with some 90s vibes. There’s some great reveals from GI Joe land and a big tease for the next HasLabs project. Then its movie/tv reveals and we go down the rabbit hole talking about what the future of the MCU looks like. All this, and the best Patrick Stewart joke you’ll hear this year!
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This is one helluva Jaw-some episode - It's the first of many puns in this hilarious ep with our good friend Sam Cripps. He takes us through his love for the 90s juggernaut Street Sharks. From the iconic packaging, the pun-tastic names, the 90s fashion and of course what could have been with unreleased greatness. As part of his research Ben stumbles upon some seriously obscure spin-offs and the price tag will shock you. Then it's off to New Asgard as we take a look at the latest MCU entry with Thor Love and Thunder!
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"It's the MOST wonderful time of the yearrrrr!" Who DOESN'T love SDCC? But even before we get to that, it's been a big week of toy news to cover. This party is packed with our best friends: Ultimates, Mythic Legions, 80s Commanders, The Todd and yuuuuge ThunderTank. And that's for starters! For the main event it's a buffet of goodies with Mattel providing the main course - so much MOTU that we know Darren would have beamed with pride! There's so much, we're gonna revisit the Con in a future ep!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s all about Producer Scot! He’s the man behind the show who keeps us all in line and IS the Toy Power engine room. Learn where he grew up, what he did, where he’s been and what life had in store for him. Find out the special bond that he and Darren had along with how his future wife made her intentions known! And how about that heartfelt advice… (I’m not crying, you are!) Trent stops by in audio format from his Brixpo escapades then we take a quick spin through an amazing time in television – Stranger Things, Obi-Wan and The Boys. Which one was your fave?
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Today on the show we travel to the house of Producer Scot and we are Trent-less. We will talk about Mega-Construx if we want to and Mr Lego Master can't stop us! There's lots more in here though with new Ultimates, Turtles from a trio of different companies, Todd seemingly NOT touting his latest figure, Mattel shooting themselves in the foot, a LEGO creation we didn't know we needed, and is this the most successful HasLabs of all time?
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At a time when Jurassic Park and Top Gun are dominating the box office, we thought it fitting to revisit an old episode with our resident 90s expert: The Master of Disaster and Hypercolor, Mr Davey Damaged. We talk all things Street Sharks, Terminator 2, Last Action Hero and even Super Mario Brothers the Movie. There's also a quiz from the mind of Darren so prepare for much bending of the rules in this throwback episode originally published in Sep of 2017.
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It’s a crossover of sorts as our good friend and local podcaster Ben Rosenthal joins in the fun. While he calls himself a gamer he is very familiar with the collecting world : so much so, he teaches us about the history of Nintendo. A history that, actually begins in the world of toys. (Insert crowd shocked reaction here). Along the way there are botched trademarks, Jump Man, some AMAZING show and tells and more than a few blue jokes. Then it’s some Would You Rather as we put the hard word on Ben – Scot in particular! Go check out Hack the Dino on Twitch or Podcast format.
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News day is here and it feels like it’s all targeting Bens wallet – Is this the Ultimate He-Man figure? Are these the coolest Dino figures in the last 10 years? Is this the best Black Adam figure ever? New Toxic Crusaders? A new Soundwave? An EXCLUSIVE Shredder figure? I mean, one man can only have so much money to spend… Meanwhile Funko makes a big play but what does it all MEAN Basil? We also review the amazing Creating G.I. Joe Vol 7 book by Dan Kilingensmith. This is THE source of anything Joe and he was kind enough to send us a copy.
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Matt Teale sticks around for another episode this time run by, you guessed it, Matt Teale. He walks us through the world of Visionaries and his love for all things Hologram. Don't know much about it? Well be prepared to learn like we did but be sure to pay attention (UNlike how we did) as there is a quiz at the end! Matt's generosity knows no bounds as we play the most shambolic version of Pass the Parcel that would make any parent proud!
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Lots of news demands an extended episode and a special guest - Give a big Toy Power welcome to Matthew Teal! Hailing from the Central Coast of NSW, Matt is a long time Pateron and chose to spend his 40th birthday with us at Adelaides Mega Toy Fair! But before we talk all things Toy Fair, there are a ton of new reveals to talk through not least of which come from Star Wars Celebration and the SDCC previews are starting to roll in! Ramen Toys tragic Matt gives us a run down on all their upcoming releases. Matt also surprises us with specifically picked gifts. Who got what?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, Davey is back but this time he’s brought his son in – Delcan the Destroyer! While he’s not into Turtles like Dad, he brings his passion for all things the Rubic cube! Enter the competitive world of speed-cubing, knock-offs, alternative puzzle games and more. How has COVID impact the world or Cubing? We throw in a speed challenge vs Ben, a terrible band name and even Feet solving? Then we really take the brakes off and make Delcan choose – Who Do You Rather: Mum or Dad? (I think we break Scotty as this point) Be sure to check out our YouTube for footage of some of the chaos and Decs amazing skill.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, our own Villain for Hire takes the wheel as Scot stands in for Hollywood Trent. Election night aside, we get to vote on some of the biggest toy stories of the week including: Lego Transformers, more Ultimates Thundercats, Earthworm Jim, Legends, gun packs and a perfect Donatello? Hats off to the Bad Boys of Toys who get the honor of having official Mythic Legions made of them. Will this finally kick us into gear? Then it's off to the MCU and the Multiverse of Madness! Who gives a surprisingly high score? Plus a tease for next weeks special guest...
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, our 2nd favourite Canadian drops by: Rob McCallum! Rob tells all about his latest projects including the recently launched Action Figure Adventure Season 2! It's simple goal: Make Jay sweat even more! Where did the crew head this time? How is season 2 different? What off-screen purchases were made? And it wouldn't be a Rob-show without him taking over and turning the tables on us! What questions does he have in store?
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Today on the show it's news day and the hits just keep coming! But this edition seems very targeted to Bens particular tastes - can he resist the multiple temptations? Trent also announces his new collection and boy has he set the bar quite high... We also recap on the Adelaide Toy and Comic fair featuring our Victorian brothers. All that and a couple of Kickstarters to boot! Prepare thy wallets!
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Well it finally had to happen - we're doing a clip show! Enjoy this throw back retro episode all the way from episode 11. The four lads test each others knowledge (Frank was still considered a "special guest" at this point) along with an ACTUAL special guest in James Eatock. The audio is rough, the theme song is different and we learned a LOT about how to use Zoom since this time (sorry James). So cast your mind back to March 2017 and see just how far the show has come.
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What happens when the GeekDudes, Davey and Toy Power are all in the same room together? This. This is for you Darren.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, its's news day and just when we think there's not a lot happening, our fave companies prove us wrong. Star Wars, Transformers, Joes, Turtles, Silverhawks and Centurions - something for everyone! The controversial NECA van gets judged, Mindbenders fashion sense too and is Frank back in on Transformers? Does Ramen toys fill the gap on your vintage Centurions collection? Do we sound sexier on our new recording equipment? And we welcome a new Patreon! Happy Easter to everyone!
And locals don't forget to head to Adelaide Toys and Comic Fair next weekend April 24th!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we keep handing around the roving mic, to find out a bit more about each of the hosts. Ben - this is your life - tell us some stories about your childhood & school - (is there an under lying riverlry between Frank & Ben?) Summer holidays & how to beat the system with layby's at the suppermarket! Traveling around Australia & the world, with impacts to local events. All this & more as Ben lays it all on the table! Then we change things up in more ways than one, as we look at the first episode of the new MCU series: Moon Knight! How well do we each know of Moon Knight; & who thought this was actually a movie release?! Oscar Isaac & Ethan Hawke are surely a promising pair of actors for this series right?! Find out what we think thus far; with some predictions for the future!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, a new day, and new toy reveals to talk about. And while the usual suspects show up, a lot of our focus is drawn to new company Ramen Toys. Not only are they expanding on their 80s Commanders, but seemingly a bevy of new licenses – nearly all of which are attacking Trent’s wallet! There’s a new Ultimates tease, Marvel Legends and a “new” reveal from Fomo Toys. When is a pivot too much of a pivot? Call in the lawyers cause this is some tricky waters! A local player picks up the NECA torch but is that a good thing? There’s an update on Darrens collection and his parents and then we pick some winners for our Action Figure Adventure competition!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast its time for Frank to embark on the "this is your life journey"! And he throws down the gauntlet and lays claim over a favourite childhood toy that you might think belongs to someone else (remember boys, toys are for sharing)!!! Its then over to Frank's early years including hosting the best pool parties (picture Frank in a dressing gown smoking a cigar), cricket games that took over the whole local oval, and one dating app photo his found impossible to scroll past (and for good reason). Then Frank, Scot and Trent review the highly anticipated Matt Reeves The Batman film. Holy Rusted Metal batman, this is one dark and gritty take on the capped crusader. But is it all 19 out of 19s or is this film the "Batusi" of 2022? Listen to find out, and who calls one of the characters an absolute "piece of shit"? Agree. Disagree. Nerd rage. Bring it on! A massive thanks to Scot for filling in for Ben whilst he was away in Wagga.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast it's another first - we record Stand-in-Scots house! Finally some new wallpaper for us to look at! What does Scot have on his shelves? Then it's news time and this one is Masters heavy - have Mattel beaten McFarlane at their own speed-run game? Are they trying to make math cool? How do you incorporate 80s gimmicks in a 2022 world? Does the scatter-gun approach work for everyone? Then the King of Monsters shows up and it's game over for everyone else! Scot then pits Trent and Frank against each other in some quick-fire questions. Will Frank's reign as perpetual champion come to an end? Listen to the pressure mount!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we spend some time getting to know one of your hosts... Trent! Ever want to know exactly what talent you need to to rise to the Hollywood walk of fame? Well, probably best you don't listen to this episode then. But if you are dying to know whether a group of kids can divert the flow of a river, whether you should bring your own ice-skates to the rink and then claim to be a terrible skater, or which action figures itch will most likely never be scratched... then you have come to right place. Then strap in the boys take a look at the new Pacemaker series by James Gunn. Was this a cheap spin-off from The Suicide Squad, or a perfect tonic for the DC Universe that delivers all the gory, wacky fun your life has been missing? Find out. Rounds out with some exciting news regarding the Vintage Toy line Retrospective segment.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's news day and there is honestly a LOT to cover. Too much infact. Scot stands in for Ben as we look at ALLLLL the new hotness from NECA, The Toddfather, Boss Fight, Hasbro, Super7 and more. Controversy abounds with Wave selection the Achilles heel. Trent turns a member of the Marvel Universe into a Steam train, a new Dino-IP to discuss, smelly figures and an elongated prop replica. Then a quick Show and Tell featuring some toys we love to have our shelves. Speaking of elongated, hows that runtime.... sorryNotsorry!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we welcome back our Canadian friend Colin Betts to talk all things Kickstarter/Crowd Funded projects. If there’s one thing you remember about Colin, it’s his amazing attention to detail so what better place to start than the exploding world of Crowd Funded toys. What does it look like now that the big boys are using this space? Is watching the number tick by a genuine sport? How did we get to this point? Can a flailing campaign successfully course correct (not you Rancor!) What’s a Robo-Skull? How important is timing? What projects have you backed? As if that’s not enough questions, Colin tries his hand at a Toy Power quiz and boy, do we suck. Trent tries to cheat yet again and finally, we discuss the Return of Big Sexy Sax in a very special photo shoot. Bon voyage to Ben who leaves for work for the next month!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's News Day and boy is there a lot to get through - so much so we run a little long in this one! The Todd is making waves with some interesting alternative facts! Hasbro meanwhile did what we all expected and painted Chewie black while also announcing a half-tank BAF from the Marvel Universe (so I guess those two things cancel each other out??!?) There's Batman in a Boxing match, the best yet of The Worst and a new Castle Greyskull. Then it's all Turtles as Playmates seem to be hitting their stride again, with NECA nipping at their heels and a sneak look at the 2023 movie. Then a big talking point for Aus collectors as IKON drop all NECA product - who's too blame and what does it all mean? We close the Book of Boba with out finale thoughts all before another give away of a prized piece of Darrens collection.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we thank you; the audience, for making our previous milestone episode such a fun & exciting recording! In this recording we continue on with more questions from our fanbase - including favourite guests & our personal dream list/s of MOTU Revelations figures. A great hypothetical Question around what period would we collect exclusively..... This somewhat basic question blows out to a very in-depth discussion & opens up some really good arguments for both sides!! Out of left field; "Plant-Based Characters" you say?! We have a few up our sleeves that could fit into the Marsh of Swamp Thing! Items we hold dear & what TMNT launch did it best; & what specific aspects do toys & food conjure up in our memories when those too things are paired together? Then in rounding out the ep we chat about the Book Of Boba Fett. We don't actually chat about the last ep; but do lay our impressions about everything before that, with full spoiler discussion up to ep six. Look out for our new Facebook post - to go in the chance to Win one of Darren's 66' Batmobile collectable toys. All this & more!! Enjoy!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast – is it still a podcast if we stream it live to the world? CAUSE THAT’S WHAT WE DID! In a show-first, there is no editing on this guy and was streamed via Facebook. You can find the whole show on our page but fear not, for you audio only people, the whole ep is here too! What better way to celebrate our milestone by asking the fans what they want to hear about. Questions ranging from what collections inspired you, which ones you would steal, modern vs vintage, a reboot of your choice and even, a new ToyPower logo. All with the addition of live viewer comments influencing the show. BUT THAT’S NOT ALL – we have some amazing give aways for those who were able to join us with a genuine mystery box to play with peoples heart strings! Oh and did I mention there were costumes? Massive thanks to everyone for sharing the love and helping us get to this great milestone!
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast, we go back into the archives to cover a toy line we’ve already covered – sort of… This time we are all about the deep dive on 1985s Centurions: Power Xtreme. With a cool gimmick, bright colours, loads of accessories and even a space station, the world of the Centurions is part man, part machine, ALL extreme! They even have their own Aquaman! Just how did this memorable line fare again the other 80s toyline juggernauts? (Hint: it wasn’t well) In typical style it was tied to all the things but there are a couple of things that need to be tweaked for todays market. Enter Ramen Toys and their product aimed at revitalising the license (in a strictly un-licensed kinda way). Then it’s quiz time and Trent is driving it so be prepared for controversy and bending of rules! Also a quick update on the status of Darrens Collection as we reach a significant milestone.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we welcome Scot as the fill in for Ben whilst he is away, but wait.... you might be surprised who else is present.... In this episode we spotlight all the latest news! Kicking it al off is a recap from the Hasbro G.I. Joe Livestream - both Classified as well as new style O-ring figures. We breakdown these new announcements incomparison to previous releases. Masters Of The Universe Origins has a few very impressive releases including SunMan whom has a rich history & derives from the Olmec Toyline from the 80's. Neca has really impressed us all with some great photos of the upcoming Universal Monsters - Ygor Leonardo. Playing in the wheelhouse of a Storage Shell variation! The Boba Fett Nerf Blaster is great, whilst we aren't too sure on the Drifter Bruce Wayne set. Wave 2 of the Simpson's Ultimates far exceeds the first wave in our opinion. With some very iconic characters, but when will we see representations of the OG Family? Neca has some exciting teasers; Movie wise we see Keno as well as a beautiful comic accurate Fugitoid. It's certainly a great time to be a SilverHawks fan! As Ramen Toys is offering figures now. Offering Quicksilver with Tally Hawk first up, as well as a teaser of MonStarr too. But can they compete with Super7? Surprisingly 5Ktoys have released another TMNT figure - LeatherHead. This guy looks amazing both with clothes on & without!! Lords Of Power figures are delayed! What does this mean? We heavily speculate on this news. Star Trek is beamed back into the Playmates wheelhouse. We theorize on what the best formula of figures should be & pray they aren't straight up re-issues! Second segment is celebrated with a new jingle - Scotty Doesn't Know! An interesting look into how long does it take oneself to complete a line; from starting a line to the completion of that same line?
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast it’s movie review time and there is no hotter movie in the world right now than Marvel and Sony’s latest team up : SpiderMan No Way Home. But before we get there, enjoy some awkward tales of our Xmas/New Years break. Prepare to be whelmed… But what can I tell you about Spider-Man? Well, if you haven’t seen the movie, not much! The SPOILER gun comes out very early in this one so be warned! We got a little off-track and wonder what possibilities this multiversal-movie-madness could spin off. With great performances and a death we didn’t want to happen, all Trent could focus on was a hair style. Then it’s a quick game of Would You Rather. There’s movie options, redemption arcs, the future of MOTU and the toughest question yet that divides opinions! Finally Ben is taking some shore leave so we get down on one knee to ask an indecent proposal to our long time collaborator Scot. Will we get the answer we hope for?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we kick the New Year off; but looking back at the previous year that was?! Yep; that's how we roll! We have not one but two special guests; Scotty M. & DaveyDamaged to help us breakdown what made 2021 what it was. We asked our listeners to vote under different criteria's of what they thought from last year. These questions included: - Best Movie - Best TV Show - Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.) - Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year? Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!) - Best Value Toy - Toy Most Fun To Play With - Best Sculpting - Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2021 - Biggest Toy Related Suprise of 2021 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion) - Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy - Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2021) - The Darren Award for: Best Action Figure released in 2021 Thanks to so many votes from our awesome listeners; we have a great insight into the best and the tragic things from last year! A really diverse list too; which excites us to see what people are passionate about!! This episode runs double the length of a regular ep; and there might be some colourful language too. But thanks again to all involved for helping us look back at 2021!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's high time we talked about the second instalment of MOTU Revelation; & what better way to unpack this, than bring in some great guests - Criss Fresh & Uncle Mitch! A quick round table health check before we go into a Full Spoiler chat about the season two of Revelation. Lots of comparisons between the two seasons, as well the unanimous thoughts about which season was better. We touch on everything here - Power Levels, Death, Voice Acting, Animation & The Hulk!? We ask the question too - from the words of Kevin Smith - is it really a follow-on of Filmation or does it pave its own path? It wouldn't be a proper review without talking about our favourite moments; & what that final scene means! What are the chances of seeing this series continue?? Our other major topic this ep is all about reminiscing about past Xmas's. Memorable gifts or events, as well as a shout-out to what we have each asked Santa for Xmas this year! In closing out the episode, a few teases for the future - like Commander M & a voting post for 2021 that will be released very soon! This is our last episode of the year, so we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Please find Criss Fresh: @CrissFresh & Dirty Uncle Mitch: @BlockBusterJ Also Criss & Mitch together on their NSFW Podcasts: @GeekDudes as well as their Aussie flash back show: @HeyHeyPodcast Plus: Mitch on his other Podcast: The Massive Attack Podcast!
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After much debate, the controversial lyrics of last week are put to bed, and Ben walks alone. Looks like he’s getting beaten with a stick by the 4HM newest figure – the villainous Krampus! A toy that is just announced AND available to purchase – NOT pre-order! Crazy! We attempt to explain the Rancor-sized hole in Hasbro’s budget while at the same time, cheering on a Sky-Striker sized-one to victory! Follow @hordeworld on Insta if you want the behind the scenes story on how the news was received in the Star Wars team… There’s new almost-spoierish Marvel Legends, a pair of gorgeous RoboCops, new Flash Gordon for Scotty and even some teases for future NECA Turtles. The only question is: how many Animaniacs are we ordering? And will there be a wave 2? Then we chat Hawkeye and are pleasantly surprised what we find. Spoilers for eps 1-3 if you’re not current! Ben gives us a few thoughts on the new Ghostbusters all while we welcome another new Patreon to the fold. Stay tuned for our Best of 2021 voting to be released soon!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's about to get very sandy, so grab your Water Bottle, Sandboards & Toboggan's as we head towards the hot property of DUNE! First up we chat about the new Villeneuve Film itself, with a review back at how much inspiration this property has had on other franchises. An examination of its origins from its critically acclaimed book series by Frank Herbert; to the 1984 David Lynch Film. Not forgetting the Jodorowsky's Documentary that never really was.... What has this new Villeneuve version offer that the previous ones missed - noting this film is only Part One? The visuals of this new film is absolutely outstanding backed up with great casting! One review conversation leads to another and we hit FULL-SPOILER chat quite early on. What & who can we potentially expect from Part Two? Then we sum it all up with a DVG rating out of 19. Next main segment is a wind back into a Vintage Toy Retrospective - of which we start off with the short lived LJN wave of Dune figures, plus touching on some unproduced characters, Fun Facts and other LJN releases. Sorta's standalone release of "Now Playing" from 2007. Then it's time to fast forward to the Modern releases from McFarlane with a Six Wave release including a Build A Figure & a GIANT Baron Harkonnen. What else would we like from future releases? Some fun closing comments and discussions close out the ep.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; it's time to cover all the exciting News topics that have hit our radar since last fortnight!! Kicking off the ep is the amazing Super 7 TMNT Party Wagon! With a great design & loads of accessories!! It gets a big thumbs up - but what about that price though..... Wave 5 Super 7 Thundercat's - Four very interesting Ultimate figures this round with TONS of extras!! Did they get the scale right though? Another Rancor HasLab update. We unpack the updates & all the tiers. We carefully look at why fans aren't signing up for this Iconic Monster; & naturally we give our two cents on what could be done better too! Neca's Catwoman from Channel 6; looks extremely impressive; everything from packaging to all the little extras included! 5K Toys Samurai Turtles peaks our interest - but without a license; will these even see the light of day? Teasers from Super 7 Wave 3 Transformers Ultimates - we assume Wreck-Garr is a given, but can we expect Optimus as a Crocodile too? G.I. Joe Ultimates wave 2 - is very impressive; but the HasLab SkyStriker is arguably more impressive! Rounding out the ep; a round table chat about some of the more obscure collectables we have found from Darren's vast collection; which just enriches his passion of his beloved properties by ten-fold. But before we sign out we must shout-out the flurry of awesome Patrons whom have joined us recently!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, it's time to talk about a film that tries to encompass seven centuries of Time into a single film / storyline. The film is of course the Eternals. This is a FULL Spoiler chat, so please be aware of our discussion. With a few Acadamy Award Winnings up her sleeve, does Director Chloe Zhao, have what it takes to make a traditional Marvel Comic Book Film? As the lads try to highlight the very diverse cast, they are often sent on tangents whilst they dissect the film itself. What would it be like to be a being of the age of seven thousand years? Those Post Credit scenes - we chat about the excitement of what this means, as well as what to expect moving forward for the MCU.... We give it a rating out of 19 DVG style to really establish what we thought of the film.Then our other major segment of this ep was put forward a few episodes ago: Two Toy lines Mashed-Up.
Ben has: Centurions X TMNT - Air Vehicle
Frank has: He-Man X TMNT - Play Set
Trent has: Star Wars X G.I. Joe - Sea Vehicle
This is a bit of a wacky segment, you be the judge on who did it best.... Then in rounding out the episode, we do a quick round table of Reading Watching Playing.
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It’s time to get back into the latest toy news and we have a bit of a backlog to clear as we talk to some of the new hotness that has us excited. There’s a bevy TMNT news including the wildest crossover from NECA. We finally get to talk about the juggernaut that is HasLabs and the first action figure we know of that has a drool accessory. Ghostbusters fans have stood UP while the future of Masters spins off into uncharted territory. There’s Mogwai, Todd McTarlane (you read that right) and an anniversary for Marvel Legends that will hurt you in the age muscle. Can Hasbro do the impossible and make a cell shaded figure look good? Then it’s a brief update on the progress of Darren’s collection. Huge shoutout to @GreenlightComics for helping us and Darren’s parents. And along the way, we collect two new Patreons! Cowabunga!
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PSA: This was recorded before Darrens passing. He was unable to make this recording so please keep that in mind when we refer to the great man.
Today on the show, we chat to long time Patreon DoesTEN and find out what the toy-life is like all the way in Georgia. He is doing our dream job: working in vintage toy store! To say we are jealous, is putting it lightly! So you can imagine the crazy stories of random toys that wander in, special finds and some hilarious hijinks that happen in this magical place. DoesTEN is also the worlds biggest (only?) Swamp Thing fan. The secret origin story of this passion may surprise you... We then head to quick round of Tennis which results in more non-answers that score a 0 in tennis, but a 10 on the laugh-o-meter. Then we setup a future episode with a mash-up selection wheel involving some of our favourite properties. Spin me away baby! Check out their store @WizardsVideoGames
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After a bit of a hiatus, Trent, Frank & Ben are back behind the mics again to chat about the legend that was Darren Filsell. Our co-host, our friend, our positive minded hero. We give you an update on what the three of us have been up to and how we are helping Darren's parents make the most of his vast collection, as well as generally helping them too. A huge thanks to everyone whom so generously donated towards Darren's GoFundMe to help with funeral costs. Huge appreciation to all the other podcasts shining the light on Darren. Listen to the Eulogy that was so perfectly delivered by Trent. Then as a way to reminisce on some fun memories, we look back at some of the zany things Darren brought to the Podcast. There's even a little bit of Toy News that we think Darren would have been so excited about. In rounding out the episode, we have a realistic take on how we personally feel about collecting; since Darren has passed.This is a somber episode. It will hit you in the feels; but that's only natural with loosing such a legend. RIP Daggas.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we are once again joined by Special Guest Scotty. Scot dusts off a few skeletons from the closet, with an extended intro to this ep; & we acknowledge the unfortunate absence of Master Darren. It's a full-on news centric episode & we take no time in acknowledging the rapid pace that McFarlane seems to be able to produce toys! Batmobeast, Batman Year 2 and many other key callouts! Xenomorph reveals from Mezco as well as a few Kenner Homage figures from Neca. Street Sharks from Mattel Creations - do these make a splash with us? THE BIGGEST HasLab to date - is fully funded & has a lot of extras to be excited about plus a true Victory for Transformers fans. Neca licensing the Usagi Yojimbo Comic by Stan Sakai & Sponge Bob SquarePants - Ultimates by Super7. The Star Wars expands the size of a non-vintage toy, plus Brandon Lee's The Crow - gets a deluxe release by Mezco. We finally have a Teaser Shot of the 4HM Cosmic Legion figure too! The hype is real!! Then our 2nd exciting segment of this episode is a very generous package from Webstor.83 - tune in to find out what this turns out to be!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we are joined once again by the one & only Criss Fresh! He helps us unpack a SPOILER filled review on The Suicide Squad Film. Many questions are unpacked this ep including the standard: how did we each see the film; given the troubled times the world is in right now. Plus, an interesting round table chat around cinema vs home viewing & what the future may hold.... The Suicide Squad certainly lives up to its name with its death count & it's disposable big-name actors; but is the rug pulling trick used too often? We look at such aspects as Idris Elba VS Will Smith, & even compare the two Suicide Squad films against each other. Even though this new one is quite a standalone journey. With so many bizarre plot points, how can one skip past the Tarantino scene?! Plus, a quick chat about the toys that coincide with the film too. Then second topic of the episode is a classic Show & Tell segment. Darren grabs a blue looking dude, that's very difficult to Army Build. Trent brings in the most iconic version of the 'Clown Prince of Crime'. Criss shows off a pair of expensive Smoking Guns. Ben has a 'Rise Of Evil' figure & Frank brings in a beautiful News Reporter. All this & more! Get your ears around it now!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s news time and there’s plenty to entertain people of all tastes! But we are stopped in our tracks by the villainous Karen who gives Marvel Legends the stink-eye! New Ultimates should mean more money leaving our account, but a few odd choices by Super7 has us on the edge… Who the hell is Poochie anyway? More crowdfunding projects means more expensive toys, this time from WWE. Who does it better – SpinMaster or HotWheels? We speculate on a potential NECA pivot and go to town on Playmates latest “reissue”. Darren invents a new mode of travel while Ben has a new best friend that shoots bullets. Then it’s the big one, new MOTU toys and the recently unveiled trailer for the kids version. Does it impress these grumpy old fans? And did Ben just invent a new spin-off show?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by one of Australia's premier Lego creators - no it's not Trent, but we did shoutout one of his creations a few episodes back : say hello to Brent Waller. (No, not Brett Walker!) As someone who has gone through the Lego Ideas program, Brent gives us the inside scoop on what it's like to be crowd-approved and then work with Lego designers themselves. How does he do it? Why does he do it? The answers might surprise you... And if that doesn't, then you simply have to hear his amazing brush with fame, all thanks to one mini-fig! Does Brent cross the streams into Lego Masters? Find more of Brent's amazing work @wallercustoms IG
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we take a look at the big news headlines hitting our radar! First up there are some "What If" scenarios from both Marvel and then into Aliens! We get very excited about the new MOTU Origins Mosquitor that actually features Blood Pumping Action! Spoilers are coming in thick & fast in the form of Ghostbusters Afterlife. The Todd Father looks like he is taking over DC & opening up a direct-to-consumer website! Wave 2 reveals from both MOTU Revelation & Super 7 Transformers Ultimates. Mythic Legions are kicking arse with their new game!! Leaving the Umbrella Acadamy figures & the Playmates TMNT Classics 2pk's in the dust. We touch base with the big guy that is HasLab - to see how Galactus is going & what are the Stretch goals. A crossover we are all hyped about is the Power Rangers X TMNT - Lightning Collection & a good healthy discussion about SpiderMan - No Way Home; - is the idea of NO Trailer good or bad.... Rounding out the ep - before we celebrate our 5th Anniversary; we have an extremely generous care package from Matthew Teale - which is simply AMAZING!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we have not one, but three latest release visual things to review. Please note: ep is full of SPOILER CHATS! Also - we are once again under strict lock-down conditions & therefore have had to record this episode over Zoom. So please bear with us through the dip in audio quality & the other minor hic-ups corresponding to this ep. First up we have the highly anticipated Netflix show: Masters of the Universe: Revelation - how did we each watch it, space it out or binge?.... Spoiler alert we all Binged It! We chat about the key characters, storyline as well as any issues / concerns we had with it. A prediction for the future & a request for you all to push the #MOREMOTU hashtag too! Next up, is the Marvel film: Black Widow - which turns out to be easily classified as a James Bond film. How did we each see this very delayed film? Who were the standout characters? As well as a fun discussion around the overall ties to the larger MCU storyline. Loki - from Disney Plus, is the last item on review for this episode - which turned out to be a delightful surprise of a series. With a unique step into a variant direction; as Darren makes the crossover with Toys. Standout characters with wishes for future toy releases are all covered here too. Each reviewed show / film is given a rating out of 19 to sum it all up - in true Dave's Video Graveyard Fashion!
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast, the lads are forced to stay at home - which is ironic cause so are all our fave companies instead of being at SDCC! But that doesn't stop us, or the bevy of new toy goodness that we can chat about! There's arm biting Dinos, a slew of new Gi Joes, the BIGGEST Marvel Legends of all time, new-but-also-old Clone Wars, The Main Man and two of the best uses of packaging you've ever seen. Of course there's more MOTU reveals, HotWheels, McFarlane (aka: The A-Train of toy makers) and NECA - are they fast approaching a TMNT cliff? How many Shredders is a bridge too far for our own Shredder-fan Ben? Do you jsut make a Con by slapping CON at the end of your name? Shoutout to our fave tv-toy guys in Jay and Rob with some exciting news!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we are once again joined by our great mate - Mr Davey Damaged! As forecast, he has stolen Master Trent's spot again! Davey wonders how well you; the listener knows us? So; he has devised an extensive: "Get to know you" questionnaire. This includes but is not limited to: Saving on Ream's of Paper; Malcom & The Middle Sequels; Spanish backgrounds; Stan Winston Creations; The proposal of a new host....; Marvel Vs DC - not just character wise, but in animation too... But that's not all!! Davey then flips the questions into a different category of a "Would You Rather" Quiz containing some of the following scenarios: Time on Alien infested worlds; being pursued by Robot or regular Dinosaurs; and many more head scratching proposals. Then we pivot into our final segment - which is a classic Show & Tell. We have a mystery character that holds a Fish in a Bowl from Ben. Darren brings two toys this round, a childhood Batman & as well as a Joker figure. Then Frank flexes his muscles & brings a very very sort-after figure to the discussion!! (this part is hugely down-played, but it was pretty special to closely look at such a RARE figure.) Then it's Davey's turn, & staying on brand he showcases a Sly - Demolition Man figure; that is TIGHT!!
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Today on the Toy Power podcast, we are joined by none other than Davey Damaged who opens up on his thoughts about our ideal set of hosts. There’s loads of headlines to discuss but along the way, we take some serious detours. Davey invents his own Con. A Venom figure can now disappear? Egg Cups officially enter the Marvel Universe. How kissable are Timothy Oliphants lips? Is Star Wars Power of the Force actually good? The Todd suddenly impresses Davey. Trent (despite being absent) is a bully. NECA are slipping on multiple fronts. Terminator and MOTU officially cross-over. To the punks who want less representation in their franchises: SHUT. UP. Davey gets jealous of Criss Fresh. Frank sucks at segways. Just like how Seinfeld LEGO isn’t great. And, belly buttons. The list of toys to buy just keeps on growing. Not helped by the amazing Pixel Dan Dark Horse book as reviewed by Ben and Darren. But don’t count those pages wrong – how very dare you! If none of that makes sense, then you best get to listening….
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This week on Toy Power the team is joined by Chris Finlay (aka Webstor.83) to talk all things toys. Yep, the IQ of the room is instantaneously skyrocketed into the stratosphere... but that's not the only mind-blowing aspect of having Chris on the show! His collectors dream house is displayed beautifully with 4 full rooms of toys, collectibles and video games that mean the TPP boys are already planning their next trip to Southern California (and will each get the best guest room imaginable)! Trent takes note on how to "negotiate" more space in his own house, whilst pondering how long it would take to get dressed if he had an 80s shrine (including vast MOC goodness) in his wardrobe! Chris talks about what the average year looks like in the Californian toys scene and its an extravaganza of toy shows and pop culture events. Darren is blown away that Masters of the Universe makes it into Chris' lectures, so we all know that we can learn a thing or two by studying this 80s phenomenon. We also have a really insightful conversation about gender roles in both pop culture and toys, and how stereotypes can permeate into our collective childhoods and culture. We breakdown some of the toys that are interesting to consider and the broader implications of how media can shape the world we live in, and the implications this can have on identity. A really fantastic episode to be a part of, we cant wait to talk more to Chris in a future episode.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we have another hard-hitting News episode ready for you! Kicking it off with an incredibly strong foot is MOTU Revelations! Followed with a rough tackle, which gives some never-before-seen damage to the toys themselves! Yes, we have a Battle-Damaged Cat with a Vac Metal HeMan combo! The timeless winning team is a Fantastic Set of Four (or Five), characters, that simply look MARVELous. We hear the crowd screaming for Golden Axe & Universal Monsters reveals! But what is this? Someone has brought an RC VAMP to the match; & the mascots have been sighted wearing an Ultimate Power Ranger costume! Is that Bob under there?! Batman 66' punches their retail prices down at the snack bar; plus, more Movie TMNT reveals on the stadium screen in the form of the Shadow Warriors - who is actually lining up for this set may surprise you! A blink and you'll miss it glimpse of the famous Gargoyle Cheerleader & a Transformers Origins Bumblebee that resembles a deflated football. The Duff Blimp is trying to hype up a re-release of TurboMan but the commentators are questioning who is the target market for this figure? Half time show is Avatar: The Last Airbender; and it looks like the sponsors have got great bang for their buck for this set!! The bookies are betting on the next Marvel Legend reveals.... Currently 10 to 1 odds on Marvel TV Shows. Then in closing out the game; the crowd are 'All Aboard The Hype Train'. What will come next and what general shenanigans can we expect in the near future!!! Another great game; enjoyed by ALL!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a long-overdue catchup with our good mate, the most Aussie ‘Murican out there, Guillmero Olivio! (He even has a pretty good Aussie accent) Gilly takes us through his myriad of projects some that we know of, others not so much! But don’t get comfortable, cause Gilly flips the script on the unsuspecting hosts and has some very particular questions for us! There’s questions about Shredders, army building, Lego vs iPad and one in particular, pretty much breaks Frank… Then we chat about Grading – as opposed to last time when we speculated about it, Gilly ACTUALLY knows what he’s talking about and gives us great insight into the road rarely travelled by Australians. But which one of the lads has a graded piece? The answer might surprise you! We end it all with a quick trip around Reading/Watching/Playing which leads to a shock retirement of a former gaming great! Follow all of Gillys great work at Plastic Universe on FB and Insta
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we come to you with a lot of News!! Yes, McFarlane seems to be doing the impossible with so many new DC sub-lines and releases it's difficult to keep up. What does the 3 Jokers have to do with Swamp Thing? Knee concerns from The Suicide Squad, but King Shark looks like a must have!! 66' Batman returns with Batmobile & maybe a diorama Batcave? Some really neat Avatar the Last Air Bender toys revealed as well, from the Todd Father!! Marvel Legends, Gi Joe Classified with vehicles & the big S7 SILVERHAWKS reveal!! Then it's straight into the new MOTU Revelations trailer! Wow! Just Wow! Keeping with Masters, we see some exclusive Royal Guards released as well as a slew of Star Wars reveals. Our buddy Dave Bond has a website we recommend you check out: merlinstoystore.com Then we have tales from the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair to finish off the episode; including scores from said event!! It's a slightly longer ep than normal, so get comfortable!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we fianlly chat with a long overdue pair of Melbourne legends; that's right! We are joined with special guests: Criss Fresh & Dirty Uncle Mitch!! Because it's their first time with us, we must break the ice by getting to know there who they were as ten-year old's! This initiation includes difficult questions about Spice Girls as well as, but not limited to "Hey Hey It's Saturday" too!! Then it's a good ol' round the room game show of: Would You Rather.... We have all sorts of queries in the mix, including but not just contained to: Cats Vs Dogs; Bringing back businesses of the past; Collection Prices over Obtainability? Successful Future Film Dream Projects; Batman Vs Batman? And then rounding out the ep its a twist on: Heroes vs Kings!! Also, spoiler alert.... Only one question gets full points by all!...... Please find Criss Fresh: @CrissFresh & Dirty Uncle Mitch: @BlockBusterJ Also Chris & Mitch together on their NSFW Podcasts: @GeekDudes as well as their Aussie flash back show: @HeyHeyPodcast Plus: Mitch on his other Podcast: The Massive Attack Podcast
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast there’s new hotness from all our fave brands – and even some suprises as well. Is Hugh Jackman part of the Spawn-verse? Did you miss World Turtle Day too? Are we getting a certain blue news van AND new Toxic Crusaders? Trent learns that buying Transformers is like a can of Pringles – you can’t stop at one! There’s a Legends livestream to talk about and which reveal has Frank already thrown down for? Is this this tallest LEGO set ever? How many copies of a book does one really need Darren? Then it’s a brain-bending question that Frank throws out that leads us to wonder if there are actually any New Zealanders we haven’t claimed. Finally, Ben talks to his potential Toy-Room disaster and the journey to getting it fixed. Have no fear, it’s a good news story in the end!
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast we understand with the great variety of Streaming Services; comes the requirement of time to watch them all!..... So, in re-working & butchering that Spidey quote; we take a fairly non-spoiler look at four Super Hero based shows. We cover what the show is about, what we personally think of the show & solidify the shows with a DVG rating out of 19. But wait, there's more! We also let you know if there are any toys to coincide with the show! Does the Disney Plus show - The Falcon & The Winter Soldier play things to safely; or is the 'Finger Waggle' enough to steal the show? Second up is the animated series - Invincible - from Amazon Prime. The voice acting alone is one of the many reasons to check this show out! Certainly not a show for kids - but this show gets some pretty high scores by those in the room whom have seen it!! Jupiter's Legacy - streaming on Netflix - is set in the 'MillerVerse' - with very similar power-sets seen in the Justice League - does this show tip the scales of over-saturation in the super hero genre? Yasuke is our final show we spotlight - this Anime is streaming on Netflix & surprisingly is loosely based on real events of a Black Samari from the Feudal Japan era; with the added elements of super-natural abilities & such actually make this show is quite entertaining. Our second segment is a classic: Show & Tell. Ben brings in some spooky Skeleton Warriors, Frank has an Autobot with 6 transformation sequences, Darren has an adventurous Batgirl to showcase, & somehow Trent, missed the planned Vintage theme; but makes up for it with an unboxing of not one, but two new Mythic Legion characters!! Be sure to let us know what you personally thought of each of the 4 shows we reviewed this ep!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, there is news to be had and we are HERE for it! But the biggest news comes from our fave Canadian and his insanely successfully Kickstarter. Faking Filmation is gonna be ma$$ive… Super7 come to the party with more Ultimates from the Disney-verse as well as very tempting re-release of our favourite mutants. And what sort of dinosaur foot inspires the boys to break out into song? PowerCon show off some goodies but the pricing has us asking questions. Marvel Legends tick off some missing gaps as the Infinity Saga rolls on. There’s trailer news involving breakfast foods and we talk to our fave LEGO Master and his return to our screens! Then we roll out some our fave Modern Toys that are Damn Near Perfect. As it turns out, we are all about the villains this time! A classic DC monster, a robot ninja, a despot and a superior robot. There’s a shoutout to our newest Patreon and Frank can finally take the packaging off his new show all about the Aussie cartoon Bluey : The Hammerbarn Project!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we finally get through the last of our Patreon questions and somehow they still keep bringing the gold to test our brains. How should we flag-wave our love for toys to the younger generation? Peter Parker knows… Then it’s onto a rundown of how we find all the latest Toy news and info – our fave online haunts, YouTubers and sites. Everything from mega news sites, to fan-run ventures from all corners of the toy-sphere. Checklists, Apps, Databases – all the buzzwords that Frank won’t shutup about. There’s enough gold in them hills for everyone! Even a local Adelaide champion whose passion for all things robots is amazing to see. We all learnt about a few more great places to check out and I’ll bet you do too! Check out the list below!
https://news.toyark.com/
https://toynewsi.com/
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/
http://thefwoosh.com/
http://www.tmnttoys.com/
https://news.tfw2005.com/
https://www.yojoe.com/
https://www.seibertron.com/
https://www.he-man.org/
https://www.transformerland.com/
https://beastformers.blog/
https://battleramblog.com/
https://figurelist.co/
https://www.actionfigure411.com/
https://jedibusiness.com/
http://www.mwctoys.com/index.html
http://tfu.info/
http://www.the-liberator.net/site-files/robot-toys/index.htm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753255334753510 (Action Figure Checklists)
https://www.youtube.com/user/Mandalorian30 (PixelDan)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealFwoosh
https://www.youtube.com/toygalaxytv
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZ2QQ9OY8IPWiqYqRRls4Q (ToyBro)
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Today of the Toy Power Podcast; we are joined once again by special guest: Scot Menement. He makes some unpleasant jokes in the beginning; but we quickly turn this concerning issue around into some great toy news topics! At the top of our show; it's full steam ahead for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise; with discussions on Super7, Neca Cartoon reveals, the 1990 Movie and even some Mech Turtles! Then it's over to our favourite barbarian line - Masters Of The Universe - with Shogun Crossovers & not one, but two new waves of Origins to chat about! Plus PowerCon 2021 Teaser Images that have us confused. Off the back of that is Marvel News - with MCU trailers and a new toyline to back it up. A dedicated Marvel Legends Disney Plus wave may spoil some things, but it looks so damn good regardless. A few other News headlines, then a quick review of the first 4 episodes of Plastic Chats (by Guillermo Olivo); please drink to every time Ben says the word fascinating.....! Also, a quick yak about the amazing Amazon series Invincible, that has just wrapped its first season (quite non-spoiler chat). Rounding out the episode; is our own personal spin on the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair!! Fly-by visits, first time sales-men, Lego Masters, Pre-sellers and obsessions, are but some of the many many stories we have to share!!
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast we continue from where we left off; with more of our Patreon Questions from a few episodes ago. Then we flip over to Latest Scores with a really good chat about some big items, at the end of the ep. Questions this episode include topics such as: the best advice on starting out collecting Vintage lines. What might have been our first toy that we fell in love with? You all know we love 80s toys; but what about our choice 80's Music? If we could shrink down to play-size scale; what Toy Playset would we each choose to live in? - Warning - this gets a little wacky!! What Toyline/s deserves their own cartoons? What toys would we grab from our Toycollection, if our house was on fire? Predictions of when the golden age of Modern versions of Vintage Toys will end; if ever?! Then as promised a great segment on Latest Scores that includes (but not limited to), Neca Turtles gets quite a few shoutouts! Darren finally gets some key Neca Movie Figures! Trent chats about his Vintage Star Wars purchase; Ben gets some Batman Returns figures as well as an absolute Grail figure - the infamous Tyranno Shredder with special assistance from Gilly (Plastic Crack Documentary & Plastic Chats). Frank gives a great overview of Unicorn! Pros, Cons & transformation sequences. But the most important question from this episode.... Has the T-Stop finally changed gears and back in motion again? Find out on the new thrilling episode of TPP!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we’re joined by creative extraordinaire, easily one of our top 5 fave Canadians, Mr Rob McCallum. He’s got more projects in the works than we’ve had hot dinners! Find out all about Action Figure Adventure, 5 Fave Figures and his most recent, insanely successful Kickstarter project Faking Filmation. What drives a man from Canada to make a doco about an Englishman’s passion project to recreate an American cartoon? Find out by listening to four Australians! But despite Rob’s protesting, there was simply too much cool toy news that we just had to cover. All new hotness from local store Lobos, NECA, Hasbro’s FanFest, Mondo and even a clip from Ghostbusters: Afterlife. How many Ace Ducks is too many? Any guesses for the new HasLabs project? Transformers that transform themselves? A GI Joe color scheme best described as “week old yogurt”? Is it Skids or Tracks? And is the Phone exclusive version of Robs content coming soon? Bu when it’s all said and done, just remember, play time, is the….
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's an episode dedicated to Answering Questions! So, to get things started we have an Ice Breaker examination, regarding Famous Voice Actors - who would you wish to interview? Then we get into the main part of this episode, Answering our Patreon Powered Questions! There are some real bangers in this session! Queries such as: what would we hypothetically 'borrow' from each other's collection? What Toylines post 1995 are our key choices, if there wasn't anything prior? A super down to earth inquiry regarding what talent or skill set do we wish we had? What did we have high hopes on, only to be ultimately disappointed about? If we had our way, what Toylines are screaming for a big screen presence? If the previous questions hadn't melted our brain, this next one certainly does - are we comfortable in collecting the same toys over and over again? In the creative world; what Toys should be crossed over in both style & design? One of the final questions we have is of the very Patriotic type - what Aussie media presence deserves a toyline? And be sure to check out DVG where Ben chats with Casey & the highly intellegent Mr DaveyDamaged, about the 1995 Film: Judge Dredd!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s our Easter special with a great mix of topics. But first the news and NECA surprises us all with another great reveal. Speaking of reveals, can you find Wally/Waldo? There’s some potential Legends spoilers and is SDCC coming back? SpaceJam2, TweeterHead and James Gunn’s Suicide Squad. Phew! As it is Easter, what better than a run down of some of the most famous rabbits in pop-culture. There’s way more than you might think! Is Frank one of them? Then it’s time to dust off the soapbox with a robust discussion about the trails of ordering from the Little Guy – what’s a collector to do? And be sure to check out DVG where Ben chats about Judge Dread!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s all about games and testing our toy knowledge. But we need a ringmaster to pull it all together so Scotty M returns to the studio! Warming us up with a round of What Would You Rather, Scotty then quizzes the team – but with a twist – our wonderful Patreons have supplied the questions! It’s show-host against show-host in a battle for bragging rights and Toy Power supremacy! For Science! I think it’s fair to say the Patreons found gaps in our knowledge but there are some fascinating duels – how many Batman villains can you name? And more to the point, which A-lister did we forget to mention? And there’s a bonus, heart-wrenching question that makes Darren wish for the sweet release of death… Also, Wogsters. Then it’s Latest Scores time as we find out how much it takes to earn a free PopCulture pin – the answer varies. Ben adjusts his monocle with a bevy of goodies before Frank talks to his biggest purchase yet. And after a record-breaking hunt, has the Fridge been found? Be sure to listen right to VERY end! ;)
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This week on The Toy Power Podcast, we have Scot Join us once again! He brings a missing person report..... In the form of the Joe football player; The Fridge! Can you believe he is STILL missing?!? But furthermore, we are actually recording in Trent's Toyroom once again!! We have lots of News topics to get through including re-releases of The Real Ghostbusters line with Ecto-1, Fearsome Flush & Bug Eye. Then onto The Loyal Subjects, where they seem to have some great properties, however, there is some controversy that needs to be taken into account before buying them. Just when you thought you had all the Gremlins toys you can want, we see Neca reveal Gizmo in his Pink Sports Car! Then as we change gears its onto Marvel Legends - The Villains Wave - is this an all-in decision for Frank?! Back to Neca as we praise RJ McReady - aka Kurt Russel from The Thing, when he gets the Ultimate treatment in toy form. As indestructible as that Monster was, it seems to be not competition for the Invincible Anime series which is hitting streaming services very soon! Based on the fantastic comicbook series, and we highlight some of the amazing voice actors on this project too. New TMNT Video Game trailer - Shredder's Revenge, sounds like a must grab by all!! Star Wars Black - Publishing Series - a neat deep dive into the already expansive Universe, with new book style packaging. Zack Snyder's Justice League - we chat about the new toys that then naturally spins into a quick non-spoiler review of the new released film. Back to the Future ReAction lines with exciting reveals of the same characters we already have.... Our 2nd topic is driven by Scot - it was supposed to be a Retrospective on a Giant Lizard property; however, Scot has a surprise for Darren instead, and we look at the Origins of a more modern toyline instead!! Before we round out the episode a quick plug for our mate Gilly whom has a new series coming very soon - Plastic Chats! Another fun episode! Stop reading & start listening!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we are unfortunately down a TPP member; however, we have a very talented guest with us instead! We are joined with Vinnie Fiorello!! Yep, you might know him as the Drummer from the Punk Band 'Less Than Jake!' But did you also know he is head of: Paper + Plastick!? They produce Designer Toys; and Vinyl Records. Yeah, that's right, we chat with Vinnie at length about his journey from musician to business-man as well as owning a Tattoo shop too! Is there anything Vinne can't do? Well, it certainly seems like he could do anything he sets his mind to. Find out what he collects, and how he formed a relationship with Funko! Is the Ultimate Combo of Toys, Comics & Music possible? Yes, it is! It comes out in the format of: The Inevitables! Be sure to check that out as well, all the while ensuring you are staying close to people named Brian..... Then the last part of the episode, we chat all things Loot Crate. With speculations of what the future may hold as well as some wish list items, we hope come to fruition!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we’ve got new toys and TV to talk about! But sadly we are one-person short tonight – however Frank doesn’t sound too unhappy about that… There’s new product reveals from Mattel, NECA and Playmates (so, 2/3 of it is good) With new Masters coming soon, is the great cross-over of GeekDudes and Darren going to end up equalling a streak? The figures look great but there’s a problem… Mythic Legions are at it again with their Masters tributes and tongue twisting names. And the new TMNT LootCrate has been revealed – who’s in? (The answer might surprise you) Then Frank gets his chance to gush about the figures he’s been dreaming of for years – only he’s starting with Wave 2 of Super7s TMNT Ultimates. Which one was the surprise packet? Then it’s a movi…err TV review as we cover the finale of WandaVision. Big Spoilers exist in this pocket of the multiverse so be warned. Bonus question: Which two fictional characters are Ben’s kids named after?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we’re two months into 2021 so it’s time to take stock and talk about where our collections are at, where they’re going and what does it all mean. Ben’s story starts out sad, but there is a silver, and even gold lining to it. Did we just coin the phrase BS-Stop? Trent sets himself lofty goals of actually entering his toy room – did you know there was carpet in that room? Frank’s collecting takes a decidedly modern turn but is less actually more? Darren says he’s fine tuning before listing 10 toylines he’s interested in! Did you know that a ThunderCat is also a boat? Then it’s Show and Tell time and we have it all: from great value vehicles, to some of biggest, smallest and “first” toys ever made from some iconic lines. Prepare your ears for another rendition of Trent’s famous Wookie battle cry… Then we shoutout a couple of projects including our good friend Rob and Jay at Action Figure Adventure and the new book of The Toys That Time Forgot. And our favourite GI Joe figure makes a special appearance right at the end….
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we bring you all the latest news plus a review of the Rad Plastic Book!! But right at the top our list is information about our local Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair. We have a date! So please clear your schedule on the 7th of April for another awesome event! Next up, we have a teaser pic of Hot Toys Bobba Fett as he appeared in the Mandalorian - Dad Bod Bobba? Staying on that larger-than-life theme - how damn cool are these Muppets from Diamond Select - a beautiful offering of famous characters in their "best of line". Then flipping the coin between Statue & Action Figure we have a new Mortal Kombat - Spawn Dark Ages, but we are struggling to work out what to call it..... Onto news from Neca, we are all quite blown away with the Cartoon TMNT Disguise 4pk. This set really is an ultimate pack; the list of accessories is simply amazing!! Who doesn't like a good Crossover? Well it appears that the TMNT / Power Rangers Crossover will be jumping off the comic pages & into plastic form!! You may want to turn your volume knob down a bit; as Darren gets very excited about the MOTU Revelations listings - but it has the rest of us confused & we simply need to see some pictures of these teased wave listings! Trailer news is next, & man does the Snyder Cut of Justice League look interesting!! We talk about some things like 'dream sequences' & 'aspect ratios' that is new news to some of us! Finally, the Mortal Kombat Trailer has also dropped and it seems like it has exceeded our expectations and calmed our concerns about the film itself. Then to round out this episode, we take a look at the Rad Plastic book by Chris Fawcett. This beautiful Art Book dives into the early production pieces and designs from the Original Playmates TMNT Toyline as well as the Next Mutation toyline. Another fun episode to get your ears around!! ~ Enjoy!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, Comic Store worker, Toy Store owner, friend and all-round top bloke Sam Cripps is in the house! But before we enter his world of knowledge, Frank fires off a question without notice – you get $1000 of toys but there’s a catch… Sam fills us in on what it’s like in the comic and toys world in 2021. Are things back to normal or is COVID still causing havok? And remember that DC thing where they split with Diamond – what happened there? Sams store Nerds Paradise is hitting pause as his life takes some new directions BUT there’s plenty of stories and advice from the toy world including some incredible discoveries that should have the big stores running scared! Want to know how to start your own toystore – Sam tells you how! We round it out with some Reading/Watching/Playing and you NEED to hear Sam’s comic recommendations! There’s WandaVision chat but no spoilers for the latest ep we promise! Be sure to check out Sam’s new show ComicThots, while it’s still available!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast - we have all the latest news to talk about, and believe me, there is a lot to get through!! First up we have the Fortnite Crossover G.I. Joe. With a playable Snake-Eyes skin to play as in the game plus an Action Figure - is this the perfect synergy combo? Then onto the anniversary nobody asked for - the 50th Anniversary of LucasFilm? - Retro figures of Greedo, Obi-One & Jawa that play beautiful homage to the Original Kenner toys. There is lots to talk about the Hot Toys Batman Forever figures and damn, do they look good!! What is this new Maestro Hulk or Cos-Play Santa Hulk all about?? Rob McCallum is at it again with a new Kickstarter in the works - Faking Filmation. Obviously documenting the efforts of James Eatock & many many others involved in this project. Living up their name - Super 7 teases us with a massive seven new reveals from different properties! It started off as a guessing game - but as time went on, more and more news came to the surface around these teases - and some of the exciting plans Super 7 have for them!! Said reveals include: Run The Jewels - (Hip Hop Group); Star Trek - specifically Next Gen, Godzilla, Power Rangers, Transformers Ultimates or Action Master Ultimates?? The much-anticipated Silver Hawks! And of course, the discussion breaking the internet at the moment - the massive Thundercats Thundertank. We dissect all the information we have on hand about each line. Throw in our 2cents and add some predictions too. Another fun filled episode that will leave you feeling like we just had a Toy Convention or something similar to digest.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we kick it off with a vintage toy retrospective; because we haven't had one of those for so long!?! This retrospective topic is all about an 80's franchise - an original movie trilogy line - of which the 3rd film was ghosted when it came to the toys! You guessed it; it's all about the Indiana Jones franchise! "You call this archaeology?" Trent puts on his Fedora & cracks the Whip as he speaks in detail about Indy's run with Kenner & then LJN; as well as the more modern run with Hasbro for Crystal Skull. Yes, we actually go there too! Was this the defining point of toy companies realising they must work closely with the movie producers? Where the best toys made & produced or where they may be based on the boring bits? What parts sharing for Harrison Ford were used between Indy & Star Wars?? Just how damn difficult was it to clear the peg warmers from this line - and did this circumstance actually have a lasting impact on the property for years to come? Plus listen out for a shout out to a super collector, as well as the cliff-hanger we are dying to resolve on the Plastic Crack Documentary. For the second segment of the show, we review Wonder Woman 84'. With its similarities to Batman Returns, questionable CGI aspects, extreme run time & its heart felt morals. We analyse the wish sequences and the Golden Armour among many other aspects of the film - with a nice DVG rating to solidify our thoughts. But all in all it's fairly safe to say we all had fun watching it. "Nothing good is born from lies. And Greatness is not what you think." We actually manage to splice in a 3rd segment; a quick around the room show and tell which sees figures from all corners of the market! Then just as the show is wrapping up; we have a little bit of collecting karma thrown into the mix, that will surely leave you smiling.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s news day and there’s plenty to talk about – Playmates (remember them?) are suddenly back in the game, The Todd is beginning to look like an Austin Powers villain who likes goooooold! Just how deep is Darren prepared to go for Origins? (This question is brought to you by: Rhetorical!) The big multi-national-corporate monster that is Hasbro actually LISTENS to the fans – bye-bye Fornite colours! NECA switch it up from all those two-packs and that’s a good thing! Then we go back to the wonderful customs John gifted us but this time, out of package – with one exception… Then we look at the exciting world of TV and the new hotness of Mando, WandaVision and the future of television. But one of us just needs more, bleakness and less obscurity – and boy do they get schooled on it!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s all about opening toys! Are there are none more anticipated than an overseas mystery parcel that has literally been 7 months in the making. Our fave Luxemborgeon has gifted us some amazing pieces that very nearly emotional breaks one of the Toy Power crew. After the stunning start, it’s on to some of NECA’s finest work – Our brother-in-arms Davey lends us his new purchase that we get to open on air. These two are best described as “babies – they’re BABIES!” But do we get hung up on the packaging it comes in? Then it’s some imported Bots as we look at the new Transformers R.E.D line – a line that probably won’t come to Aus so get the low down here if it’s worth your effort to track down. All that plus the usual hijinks of botched intros, big outlandish statements, our latest scores (Christmas 2020 edition) and controversial quizzes.
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we send a big welcome to 2021 - it's obvious we all partied pretty hard to bring in the New Year; and what better way to celebrate the New Year than look back at 2020?! - We systematically shout out the releases from the year that has just gone by; with assistance from the awesome community, we have built quite a diverse list and formulated it together for your listening pleasure!! Some of the Categories include: Best Movie, Best TV Show, Best - Non-Toy Category, Favourite "pre-2020" Toy Purchase, Best Value Toy, Toy Most Fun to Play With, Best Sculpting, Biggest Toy / Franchise Flop, Biggest Toy Related Suprise, Best Oversized / Giant or BAF Toy, Best Overall Toy Line and of course the question on everyone's mind - what was the Best Action Figure released in 2020?!? Thank you again for all whom voted in these categories, we have such a rich list because of your assistance and it certainly made this episode a heap of fun to create!! We tease a few segments that we plan to cover next episode, so make sure you listen carefully. Enjoy!!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we mix things up a little and have Davey intro the show - of which he does a very monotone job of. But have faith, the boring bits have passed already, as we get straight into a chat about the Live Action FernGully film. The good, bad and the ugly. In reflection; I think this entire conversation was made; only so Davey could 'photoshop' our faces on these Smurfs for the cover pic? - of which does not disappoint!! We then get changed into our regular attire for Celebrating Christmas & we present each other with our annual Kris Kringle gifts between us. Who got what & what came from who?? It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from the Nakatomi building - nor is it Christmas without Darren giving a history lesson about John Martin's! With all this talk of gifts - Trent tells us about how he was invited to the new Lego store and now has a new dilemma and that damn T-Stop spoiling all the fun...! What's a man to do?! So, in moving on; what has the shit show of 2020 actually given us? What milestones have we accomplished & what are the positive aspects we can reflect on? There is a lot of chat in this part; & Davey wished for his speech to be in the description - so let these words be sufficient. Then right at the end - the lads have played a game on Ben; of which you'll all have to tune in next time to hear about the results. Merry Christmas Everyone!!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s a Party of Five when Davey Damaged stops by to remind us all how humble he is. Has Hasbro gotten lazy with its latest repaint? And which Marvel character is now forever known as DimSim? There’s wishes about Dragons and failed arconyms. Which toy company makes fragile cake toppers? But at least they look cool, right? There’s new MisFits (no, not those ones!) and MediCom beat NECA to the Homelander punch, but is that a good thing? Don’t cry over spilt milk Boys! New Predator toys that aren’t NECA? And they look good!! Ben gives an Xmas spoiler so hope his kids aren’t listening… Of course there’s Mando to talk and its – explosive. More Transformers that don’t transform, but we still want them anyway. Then it’s a wind up of Ep200. Did we get our own TV show out of it? Or was it truly a Lisa episode?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s another milestone as we crack episode 200. But whats this ep all about? Well, believe it or not, it’s a retrospective on G.I. Joe!! Yes, it’s true. Even Frank is here and willing to be involved! But it’s far more than meets the eye, we’ve got special guests like you won’t believe including Guillermo Olivo from the Plastic Crack Documentary; our fave Canadian Colin Betts and all the way back from Episode 65, the one and only Leanne Hannah. They help us along the journey of this legendary toyline all the way from it’s origins in 1964 to the modern take and what the future holds for the franchise. So prepare yourself for an episode like no other – by far the longest we’ve ever published but I promise you it’s worth it – especially for Joe fans. And maybe, just maybe Frank even enjoyed it as well. Does all this Yo-Joe goodness change one of the lads minds on collecting? The answer can only be found in this episode because ~ Knowing Is Only Half The Battle!!
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This week on The Toy Power Podcast we are unfortunately a man down again; but that doesn't stop us from bringing you all the awesome updates on all the latest news topics at hand. First out the gate is all the new Lego Mario sets! Then the Player One version of Sub Zero from Storm Collectables proves that line is just going from strength to strength! Flying through the course is more Star Wars Black series - with a heavy focus on characters from the Mandalorian leading the way. We have Power Con news from the horse's mouth - revealing a brand-new fan influenced toyline with fan votes creating said figures? Back on the track there are two new GI Joe Classified characters - Lady Jaye & Flint -is this a result of course correction? We are all gearing up for the Glam Rock Band: McFarlane with his crew of Dark Knight Death Metal Characters. We stand around Puzzled from other teases such as Silver Hawks as well as Neca teasing: "if you know... you know!" Before the weather - we touch on Movies being streamed simultaneously to a cinema release? Followed by another non-paid advertisement, this time for The Jay & Rob Toy Show. We have some important news as we have an update to the Movember cause as we are closing out this month; but the headline news element out of all of this, is actually a little tease of our upcoming Milestone 200th Episode!! With a request for you to be involved upon hearing it! This much and more! Enjoy responsibly.
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This week on The Toy Power Podcast - it's all about what we have been Reading, Watching & Playing - with a very healthy discussion about the first 3 episodes of The Mandalorian Season 2 in the second half of the ep. But first we reflect on what a tremendous time it is for streaming services, comic books and also new consoles hitting the market!! Ben is watching a combination of animated films & Thriller TV shows. Frank talks to the new TMNT Comic -the hype is true!! Darren promotes the Perry Mason series; it seems to have ties to 2020 in more ways than one! Trent is reading some retro picture magazines...... & talks at length on Sci-Fi TV and Pokemon! Then; quite literally half way through the ep; we kick off our discussion on the first 3 episodes of The Mandalorian!! Warning Spoilers ahead! We attempt to do an episode-by-episode breakdown; but naturally jump around between eps quite a bit. Frank throw's in a prediction to the final boss fights we wish to see at the end of Season 2! Overall, a great around the room discussion on the ways this show continues to impress us!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast it’s a return to full power as the gangs back together again. But somethings different about all of us right now – mo(re) magnificence perhaps? There’s some new toy news to talk to, with a report from the field thanks to intrepid Mythic Legion reporter John Caulfield. Just how big is 2/5th scale? Is that a thing? How many Moose figures can you name? (Cmon Canada, we’re counting on you here!) Mumm-Ra gets the Glow-in-the-dark treatment while Trent regals us with stories about a dishwasher. (I promise it all makes sense) Which of our wives is now a Star Wars convert thanks to The Mandolorian? Then it’s Q-and-A time as supplied by the fans: Is Ben stealing Dinos from Trent? What Masters playset is mistaken for a soccer ball? There’s eBay success and horror stories as well as those annoying gaps in our collection which are missing accessories. And is the T-stop about to expand to match Trents mighty mo? Tune in to find out...
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we are unfortunately down a few members, however, Ben & Darren are joined by Special Guest: Damian aka @Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous - Our local Jem & The Holograms expert!! The 35th Anniversary of the Jem property kicked off this year; and we deep dive into what the is happening to celebrate this milestone event. Integrity Toys are certainly leading the march with a second wave of Jem products that are just gorgeous in hand! Listen in & find out how the world has helped get behind this milestone - with makeup, custom outfits, song covers and even signings from the original voice actors! Damian has brought the first two sets of the Integrity Dolls, released as part of the 35th anniversary into our studio, & we study them quite closely pointing out all their great features they offer - including the environmentally friendly aspects! Up And Rockin' Set - Jem & Jerrica - flip side gift-set - which utilises a very unique way of swapping between the two alter egos. As well as the Perfect Match 3pk Set. These 35th figures are much more show/cartoon accurate in comparison to previous releases; with true attention to detail for this round of packaging including art work & other aspects that hits all the nostalgic areas. Find out the hurdles one has to jump through to buy these though - join the "W" to enter a lottery to hopefully get a chance to buy these figures?!?! We also have a general chat around Jem distribution in OZ. Then we finish off the episode by diving into the Jem universe and find out who in the show sported a moustache?!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast it’s a first for the show – when 2 out of 4 are all you’re gonna hear! Ben and Darren take over the ship – does it immediately start taking on water? Far from it: there’s some cool news to help keep them sea-worthy including new LEGO, ReAction and Playmates making Turtles figures that people may ACTUALLY want? Confirmation of a vehicle by NECA (no, not a boat) and GI Joe gets the 1/6 treatment. Off in the distance, just past that island, there’s a new Kickstarter that’s grabbed our attention by Fox Forge Toys. Then it’s onto the real treasure: our sneak preview of Action Figure Adventure. Yes, we’ve seen the first episode! Big thanks to Rob McCallum for the scoop so the boys get to find their sea legs talking about something the world has not seen yet. There may also be a pirate signal that interrupts the show at some point… The dynamic duo wind it up with some Latest Scores and give thanks to our new Paterons and Daves Video Graveyard for making the magical 100 ep marker. ARRRgh!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have our 'Runsheet' ready to go; and then we are immediately thrown off course with a present for Mr. Darren! A very welcomed gift from @webstor83. Our first main topic is around the Masters Of The Universe Origins Toyline. A healthy discussion around USD to AUD price conversion and what we actually think they should sell for in our market Down Under. We also do an analysis of what other toylines cost for a good comparison of value for money. Then we move onto looking at Season 2 of The Boys - beware; we do spoil many plot points and such in this review chat. We talk through many of our standout scenes and of course the new character in the 7 - Storm Front - with her Raiden like Powers And all the shock factors of the series, as well as getting our money worth with Amazon Prime. Our final segment is another round of: "Would You Rather" ~ some difficult choices made in this game, but very entertaining as always! In closing out the episode we have a few shoutouts for all the awesome new Patron's whom have joined us recently, as well as The Geek Dudes Podcasts for continuously name dropping us on their shows. Also, we announce our plans for Movember! Join us in growing a Mustache and we will have a bit of fun throughout the month with Toys/characters that proudly showcase a Mo!
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Nic - A toy designer from the UK chats to us about his company NeMa Studios and what products he has to offer. From original ideas, and how they come about, all the way through to the sheer dedication one needs to take to create something as cool as this! A very imformative chat around the time lines of design concept to actual manufacturing and all the details inbetween, we certainly get a very interesting peek behind the curtain! Nic makes us all quite jealous with his backstory, of previously working an office job, and now making Toys for a living! We find out about the origins of DuckBoy and his basis in reality; and then onto Novatron - from a simple phone connverstaion to production! Going in with a motto of - a thing that would beat the crap put of HeMan! Nic shares the latest news about Novatron's future in both scales as well as some tips from the pro - if your thinking about entering the toy manufactioring market yourself. Plus we get some Toy Power Excusive teasers on future Novatron figures and plans for other absolutely EPIC toys - you'll have to listen to find out what exactly they are!! Visit: www.nemastudios.com IG: @NeMaStudios Artist IG - @Theo_Cane_SlimeHouse
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, they said it couldn’t be done – but we had a live in-person toy event in 2020! True story! Before that though, there’s some cool news items that dropped including new DinoRiders, an actual Havok Staff and a new Castle Greyskull! We get to see new Turtles from Super7, more Mortal Kombat DLC for Frank to buy but is it Rambo or more Hot Shots? At the Fair, it was first come first served – do you know the manager? Davey gets out of an awkward hoarding situation while we have a Muscle-for-Hire help us out. Trent sidebars us with stuff about Lego (it’s almost like he was on TV for it or something…) before we learn just how small Adelaide really is! But don’t worry, Trent is still managing to practice toy-social distancing. There was gravy, people makin’ it rain and good ol’ fashioned tub diving! Who’s in for next year? Then there’s a question about our intro and where a particular sound bite comes from. You will NEVER guess the answer. (Darren did though) Trent teases another podcast project he’s involved with (and his wife) plus a shoutout to our newest Patreon!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a look at all things Hasbro as they host their first ever online-event, Hasbro PulseCon. It’s full of reveals from some of the biggest brands around: Star Wars, Marvel, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, Power Rangers and Transformers. Do ya think that’s enough for one episode??? There’s a new HasLabs project to drool over that has already met production numbers. When is a Plasma Series product NOT a Plasma Series? The Ghostbusters are on the case! And what’s this – a NEW Marvel Legends line that Frank DOESN’T care about? What is it, opposite day? We’re all for paying tribute to old toys on this show but I feel like Hasbro took it too far with the face of one especially popular mutant… Lots more GI Joes which means, lots more exclusives to find. And do toy companies really just write lore around the toys? They would NEVER do that, right?!? And is strictly Retro always a good thing? Despite being absent this ep Ben still shouts-out his fave new reveal and it comes from a line you may not expect. But has the whole Con been tainted by a noticeable price increase? Also thanks to our newest Patreon, Ben R from Hack the Dino!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a Heroic episode for you all with a very Special Guest - Mr Chris Wisdom! We have two boxes to open, sent to us by Chris! One is the size of a shoe box, but the other is absolutely enormous!! Some of the items in this unboxing recording are items Chris has picked up for us as a helpful friendly gesture over the course of this year; but some of the items are personalised gifts which have been very tediously chosen for some of us by Chris; and that's where the real surprises come into play!! Chris has some great stories from the journey he had to obtain some of these unique items..... The rest of the unboxing reveals will have to be heard to be believed! Some absolute gems unwrapped- and an enormous THANKYOU to Chris for going out of his way to create this awesome unboxing experience for us! After calming down from the excitement, we start chatting about the Marvel Legends - Age Of Apocalypse - Sugar Man wave! Then before rounding out the ep, we get Chris's take on the Justice League Snyder Cut hype train and his overall thoughts around DC films moving forward! A really fun episode, so get your ears around it NOW!!
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Darren is running the show now and it’s in celebration of our first non-Zoom episode since March! Good thing too as there’s tons of news that needs a talkin’ too! Pour one out for ManBat cause McFarlane clearly isn’t a fan – but are we fans of DC marketing team? Marvel Legends seem to have gone COVID appropriate while Aussie’s finally get some GOOD news about figure distribution. He who controls the DUNE, controls the box-office dollars (assuming?) and just how many Jason Mamoa figures does Trent own? Are all pirate bad guys because of their eyewear fashion choices? Does the obscure reveals from Megalopolis have a chance in a crowded market? More importantly, what do Barnyard Commandoes smell like? And can we finally stop using the word cessation – Frank invents the worst acronym for it. There’s a new Castle Greyskull but does it pass the Toy Power Test? Ben then brings us back to MicroMachines – how do the old compare to the new? A first hand look. And we follow up on last weeks kind-of-a-bummer episode to see where we’re all at in the light of day. All that and rapid speculation about what this show would look like if it was 10 years older, coming up after these short messages. Transformers spinning logo
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s a bit of everything as we check in on the team to see how are they managing the beast that is 2020. Where are we at with collecting? Trent in particular makes a big call about his future in the hobby – it sparks a great conversation about the psychology, trails and tribulations of this crazy world we love. And for it all, there is about 3 seconds of respect? Sheesh, tough room… With all these re-releases of our fave properties, do we all just end up with a room of the same stuff? Can ones toy room ever be TOO full? Does Ben have a DinoRiders problem and how long exactly has Darren been stalking Frank… Then it’s some Reading Watching Playing where the game is not the present – the TIME to play it is! Ben tries to get us addicted to Monster Energy drinks while Trent produces a new sound effect that might just be as famous as the BOOONG! Next up is Would You Rather with a bevy of tough choices. How many Transformers does Darren have (just wait, he’ll tell you!)? Did Ben see a man floating down the street? And Frank annoys everyone with an annoying question about annoying sidekicks….
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we start on a sad note, as we pay our respects to the amazing man that was Chadwick Boseman. Then onto the new Gold Label figures from McFarlane Toys. A chase Joker figure with no known background isn't our thing but a retro Dr. Doom with some great accessories certainly is! We geek out over the new TMNT Movie accessories pack, as well as the new Cartoon Diorama. Can you measure the hype when we announce that 'The Boys' get licences for Toys!? Then we cover all things DC Fandome. Video Games, panels without proper trailers like Black Adam, Flash Point. But it's all the more exciting to chat about actual Trailers such as WW84, Suicide Squad, Zack Snyder Cut of the Justice League and The Batman. We round the show out on a high with our latest scores, and needless to say, Neca gets quite a few callouts from all.
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This week on Toy Power Podcast, we have Special Guest: ScottyTheToyHunta join us, to share his great insights with us. We kick it off with the usual "Get To Know You" questions. Then our first main topic is all things Toy Story. We go around the room with some standard questions such as: 'Who is our favourite character?' Then we ask the difficult question - rank the films - least favourite to most favourite! Scotty's detailed analysis will certainly make you look at your own rankings again! Do we need a 5th Toy Story Film? Well Scotty has it all mapped out already! We then change gears and chat about Pokemon! How has Pokemon outlasted so many other franchises and continues to stay relevant today. How does the latest Detective Pikachu stack up to a dedicated fan? We then round out the episode with Scotty's evolution of how Pokemon assisted him in running his own bricks and mortar retail store. And, as an extra bonus, a huge congratulations to Scotty and his wife, as shortly after this recording they became parents to a beautiful daughter. Please give Scotty a follow on IG @ScottyTheToyHunta
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s news time and while we peaked right before all those DCFandom reveals, there’s still plenty to cover. We check in how our friends Jay and Rob did with the finale of their Action Figure Adventure and we speculate how many Darren actually bought. There’s all the PowerCon news that has Darren hyped like it’s 1985 all over again – just don’t ask who won the fan-vote (BOOOOO!). The actual April O’Neil is actually doing some reporting as NECA confirm what we’ve all been waiting for – but what’s the deal with that Super Fiasco Shredder? Are there any winners out of this? Even in the industries darkest hour, Brian Flynn proves to be a shining light while Darren spends up big for his birthday – the milky-bars are on him! Ben calls out the Hasbro execs for their mash-up ideas as well those collectors who are into decidedly, adult, toys… Then a pair of exciting reveals as friend of show delivers some surprise goods and we announce the winner of our first ever competition! And of course there’s always time to gloat about ending our quiz-losing streak, isn’t that right Davey? #Darrenstopbeingnice
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we are joined with Scotty again! We kick off the ep with a flow on conversation from BTP - 'Characters that Don't Get Enough Love'. We take Splinter as an example and let the conversation flow from there. Shoutouts include: ladies in toys, marketing standpoints, powersets and proposed costume transformations. We also touch on Characters that are over saturated as well. Then we move on to one of our traditional segments of: Show & Tell - we take a close look at Injustice Bane from Storm Collectables, Vintage Prince Adam, The Flying Alien Queen and Super Mutants Leonardo. Then another game, set, match, round of Toy Power Tennis! Some great subjects in this round and probably our longest rally's to date! In closing the show - Frank questions the crew 'would you rather?' with a series of hypothetical scenarios. Also - please don't forget to vote in our Give Away Competition - enter thru our FB page!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, our good friend Scotty stops by to help us get through a few news items. We sift through the rubble of post-SDCC to assess the damage. Did NECA’s pre-order method work as we’d hoped? There’s some great news of a local Aussie talent getting time with the Predator while Super7 heads down the Disney path with some Ultimates figures that capture the magic. Just don’t ask about the name of the cloth goods…. There’s Madballs to be purchased and is Mulan set to break records or wallets in this brave new cinema delivery method? Then we head to Cybertron as we do some spoiler-free looks at the new Transformers show on Netflix. Who didn’t take a toilet break while watching it? Who is the first to make a Game of Thrones comparison? And the big one: are you buying any of the new toys? We end on a series of shoutouts including the Action Figure Adventure lads, our buddy Paul Klotz and a show first giveaway competition! How good are you at counting?
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Today on Toy Power Podcast we are joined by not just one, but two special guests both Davey & Casey! And let me warn you they certainly bring along a lot of laughs for this episode! Casey is asked the usual initiation questions, whilst Davey is asked about his redeeming qualities..... and the Toy Power lads are given a stern warning within the first 5 mins. The first topic off the rank is all about Fast Food Toys - and let's face it, everyone was exposed to these in one form or another! We go around the room with nostalgic memories of our personal favourite toys through the ages as well as hunting these toys down. Darren phone-in's thru the drive thru bay as he aims for a new show sponsor. We touch on the quality and collectability of these juggernaut toy lines; with their heavy hitting - well known properties, especially movie companies - marketed at kids versus the fast food inhouse promotional characters, plus the fashion behind them too! Don't forget the coupons and promotions to get you to keep coming back. The conversation segway's to corner deli's, VERY HEALTHY cereal toys, and Tazos in chip packets among other things. Davey gets serious for a second and gives us a detailed history of Tazo's & OddBodz releases as well. (Please note - this is all very Australian based memories from us - other countries Fast Food outlets may be named differently.) Then we change gears as Master Trent lines up a 'World Cup Fever Quiz' - parting us into two separate teams! Very far from any sports orientated theme actually, and this quiz becomes quite dissident and goes on to become a penalty shoot-out! Stay tuned for the tightest, most uncontroversial quiz of all time! Find Casey @CaseyC_Illustration on IG or on her radio show: Droste Effect on Three D Radio & both Davey & Casey @DavesVideoGraveyardOnWOWFM #DavesVideoGraveYard #DVGPodcast
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, our fave event may not have happened, but there is SO much still to talk about! All the big (and small) players have been dropping their reveals and we are frothin’. Is Glow-in-the-dark the new black? Which character is defying gravity while another fills a VERY big gap in the roster. There’s new Joes – aaaaand 3 out of 4 ain’t bad. Is Mer-Man tripping? Who will get violent if the fan-vote doesn’t go their way? Is it a bat or a shield? Best looking Batman ever? (Not you Clooney!) Whats the WWWE? (Not a typo) And if you ship toys, why not start making your own? And as always, we’ve got our hands ready on the famous sound bite – what will we choose? We also shoutout our new fave show – Yes Have Some podcast. If bustin’ makes you feel good, look ‘em up!
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Today on the Toy Power podcast, we get real for a bit as we attempt to break down the state of the collecting world, 18 months since the exit of Toys R Us. It’s a chat mainly based around the suffering of our US friends as in a weird twist of fate, these toys are mostly easily available here in Aus… Whats the role of the retailer and do they even care? Whats the meaning behind an exclusive? Do they have it black? And if not WalMart or Target, where does a collector go? Then it’s onto the Watchmen TV show – and we can’t stop gushing about it. Trent even screams in delight at one particularly gruesome scene. We break down just why this reboots stands alone above all others – are you paying attention ThunderCats Roar? And whats with the egg? Did Trent finally pronounce JJ’s name correctly? And in what looks like the start of a new thing, find out how Frank went with his hunt for the rogue figure in his toy room…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast it’s news time before we get started, we get gate-crashed by our fave Canadian (Sorry Justin Trudeau) the one and only Mr. Rob McCallum. He’s back to tell us the latest on his amazing doco Action Figure Adventure – but this is no puff piece. He reveals information literally no-one outside of the project knows yet : the full list of pieces set to be auctioned on the show! And it is an insanely good list – you can tell this by the amount of octaves Trent’s voice goes up with each reveal. Also a shoutout to the Mythic Legions fans: you are most definitely the best type of fan out there! bows After that there’s more news from around the toy-verse including a new Predator with some real wow-factor packaging, the Turtle return in both film AND to the concert stage (yes – it’s THAT version of the Turtles), more symbii-otes (shakes fist at Sony), a passing of the torch at Dark Horse, a new Batwoman and Homelander and The Boys (more importantly, Butcher) are back in town. Then its Latest Scores time but with an awesome nostalgia filled story from Trent and Ben where we learn that Trent’s son is most definitely a chip off the old block!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we’re joined by another of our American friends Mr. Chris Wisdom. He lived our dream by working in a toy store back in the day – but was it everything we imagined? Chris takes us through the highs, lows and the wacky experiences he saw during his time. We get distracted by some of the economics of toys and discuss just how hard it is to order toys in the modern era. But what caused the downfall of KB? It’s not a great business model… Then we dial back the clock even further and all go through our top 5 toys from childhood. There’s some great variety in here with some stories involving family drama, chumps and some suspect generosity from Bens parents…
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This new episode of the Toy Power Podcast is specially dedicated to Mr. C. Fresh. We have a heavy news filled episode for you starting off with Super 7 reveals; we now have the four brothers, or do we? A life sized Deadpool head that talks and has appeal! Who is a Rattle Snake Ring really aimed at? Is this the new way to go? Transformers that don't transform, - and what ideas do Frank & Ben have for this line? Mad-balls & Barnyard Commandos hitting those nostalgic feels just perfectly & a ton of G.I. Joe Classified news including variants that don't actually exist! Pimp Daddy, Tiger King wanna be's with references to the Simpsons cartoon written all over it. We have listings that we are excited about and a bit more confirmation about the Joe Retro line.... Plus a reveal of a well know Sargent from Valaverse. Mafex DC & Marvel reveals plus the real reason behind their cost. Star Wars reveals in both 6 and 3.75inch - including a playset that you need two of?! We get to the bottom of whipped or shaving cream collectables & a pair of facepalm busts that go Treking through the stars. We are beyond excited for the upcoming Dark Horse MOTU toyline guide as well as some more Crossovers. Then, its game, set & match for another round of the Toy Power Tennis - and lets just say we laugh almost as long as we actually play the game.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we have the a very Special: Guest Guillermo Olivo! He is responsible for the amazing Plastic Crack Documentary! Growing up as a huge Star Wars fan, he revisits his experience as a kid walking into the Empire Strikes Back Film and how another kid walked out! Gilly is a true Diorama and Scene Specialist, even from the young age of 10! We talk all things Bounty Hunter, cinema shots & even cover special Star Wars languages. Gilly may boast an outstanding Tatooine Diorama in his collection, but how does that translate to praise on our end and do we really sound like Thor? So how exactly does the GI Joe Flagg resonate with Gilly, and what was the Catalyst & Journey behind S1 Plastic Crack Documentary? We ask Gilly about Plastic Crack S2 and get exlusive info that it will be International focused; plus exclusive talk for future doco segments and some filler media in the works! Bring it on!! Then we transition into the age old topic around action figure scale. What makes the smaller scales so much more appealing compared to other scales? Pros and Cons of a smaller scale; and with modern toys getting bigger, and yet their accessory counts are shrinking!?! So "Who You Going To Call" for some facts around international collectors and living abroad? Or what about a debate around the difference between reality versus escapism from our childhood memories. It's all here in this AA meeting of Toy Collecting Fanatics! Please find more info from Gilly via FB: Plastic Crack Documentary - and/or - IG: @PlasticCrackFilm
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast it’s a big showdown week – which news headline is bigger and badder than the last? All the BIG names are here – Andre the Giant, King Kong, The Queen of the Undead and even NEWMAN!? There’s some pleasant updates for fans of Turtles as some of NECA’s most famous work gets a little easier to find. Then it’s another clash of the titans as it’s DC vs Diamond. What does this mean for your local store? We get an inside word from an expert. Not big enough for you? How about 4-way rumble as it’s Batman vs Batman vs Batman vs Batman (not a typo). Is there such thing as too much Batman? The Todd doesn’t think so. But then these Dark Knights combine (or do they?) to take on another metal band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Next on the card is apathy vs Playmates (A one-sided contest if ever I saw it!) And finally, the long awaited title fight: PS5 vs Xbox StupidName-X! Who has the best memes? Along the way, the lads reveal their latest scores, but also, their true colours: Ben confesses his movie-shame, Darren adds way too much detail to a story, Frank relives 3 month old reviews and Trent loves a good box….
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Today, the team start off by answer the hypothetical question - which Playset would be the most exciting to see explode!? Then we take a sharp turn into how to go about discovering a new toy line! Just how deep is the Loony Toons rabbit hole? This question actually perfectly leads into our next topic which is all about Toy Checklists! We run through the many different versions around the room and speak at length about digital vs hard copy; can't we just have both? Unofficial vs official endorsement versions and if endorsed by the parent company do we then need a lawyer for said checklist!? If we where to create a checklist guide - what would we want - and what amazing idea has Frank got for it? On the digital front, what websites are out there and what apps are available? Best place for IDing toys and items? It's all covered in this episode; as we all know that ~ "knowing is half the battle".
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It’s News Day and boy is there a lot to get too! There’s Moon Knight and a girthy Daredevil but that’s nothing compared to one massive leg. There’s chat around Mafex vs Legends while Streets of Rage makes a comeback in toy/videogame form. Hot Toys are accused of using small blue workers to get the perfect face, while over at Black Series, there is a decided introduction of colour. Bye-bye numbering system, hello incomplete artwork! And don’t forget fish-guy! Go-go-Gadget is back but will we be reaching our extendable arms to grab it? Tweeterhead step into the Sideshow MOTU void but you have to ask, which head is better? McFarlane are actually able to produce a figure with no paint and it totally works! But how? There’s juicy tidbits from another Pixel Dan/Brian Flynn interview and of course, we can’t avoid the huge story that is The Snyder Cut. PS: We totally know what’s going to be in it! Trent tries to convince you that inversions are a good thing – Nolan agrees. Then Ben introduces a new game to the team – Toy Power Tennis! Prepare for lots of foot faults!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the lads delve back into some of the listener questions – and somehow they seem to get harder! (That’s what she said (Sorry, watching a lot of The Office at the moment)) What are some of our holy grails and what are the factors that push us over the edge, price, seeing it upclose, planets aligning – and yes, Trent tells the Blank story, just one more time! Does the Ben Squeal make another appearance? Can sowing lessons save Frank money? Patreon Trenton’s loss is someone elses gain! Which of fave properties is in desperate need of a reboot? Then it’s decision time: banish a line from your collection. Darren’s choice, begs some questions… Speaking of, Darren plays quiz master in a return of the Toy Power Quiz. It’s all about some of his fave properties. And dates. Lots of committed-to-memory-dates. We round it out with some dream future picks in the growing NECA Turtles army…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we take our look at the amazing LEGO Masters Season that was. In celebration we rope in a few special guests with Davey returning and Trent’s teammate Josh joining the fun! We cover the highs and lows of Trent and Josh’s journey and find a little bit more behind the scenes look at the shenanigans that don’t get put to air. There’s some analysis of the will-they-won’t-they nature of Trent and Hamish’s relationship, a Dick Dynasty Rap, a pledge to split the prize money with a non-functioning UFO and even an appearance by George Michael from his WHAM! days. Trent’s social demographic investigation has to be heard to be believed but it does concur with the Wonderbread voting “system”. All our bias aside, what build captured our hearts across the whole season? And prepare for the inevitable spin-off shows, coming soon to a DVG near you…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we are (mostly) back in the studio as the world (slowly) returns to normal. Pandemic or no, there is still plenty of toy news to get through! Do YOU like buying figures without seeing them first? Apparently NECA thinks a lot of people do – but do We? (The answer is shocking!) There’s more Marvel-ous reveals, a big slab of plastic (also known as a floating blue head), double putty action and erm, RoboCop?!?! What even IS this episode!? NECA look to take more and more of our money including new licenses that have Darren feeling all the love. There’s some big changes from LEGO and even DUNE (yes, that Dune). Trent finally confesses something we’ve joked about for a long time and we get a look at the new Batman. Then our new Patreon David Bond delivers the good word on the early arrival of the new G.I.Joe Classified toys. (Does it change Franks mind?) It’ll be 2021 before we see them so massive thanks to David for his awesome review!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, LEGO-MANIA reaches fever pitch as we review the penultimate episodes before finals week. And what better way to do this than from a Galaxy Far Far Away as we talk about the Star Wars build. But it wasn’t the Lego that everyone smiling – it was Trents amazing reactions that captured the nations hearts and minds. Couple that with his flawless quiz answers and is it too early to say he is the Chosen One? But don’t forget Josh and his ability to mimic all that he sees… We were all having so much fun, did they forget to announce a winner? Prepare yourself for MouthGate 2020 as the most controversial and tiny piece of Lego threatens to bring our boys undone! Then we dive under da sea in a challenge that the builders actually DID manage to predict! But what on earth happens from here? Does Trent spill the beans? Or do we just wildly and inaccurately speculate?? Thanks to @koncrete_bricks for the amazing cover art for this ep!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we answer some listener submitted questions and oh boy – we did NOT anticipate this virtual Pandoras’ box of anguish we would open! There’s everything from your own superhero origin story (complete with copyright infringements, time machines and amateur theatre??) before we just go all out bonkers and detail our own toy-spewing magic portal. Did Trent get a MOTU release date wrong? Never fear – Darren is here! Then it’s the hardest question ever – you can delete one Michael Bay reboot, but the other is all that remains. Our answers might surprise you and lead to the rise of Rock Lords?!? Then it’s State of the Nation time as we all touch base and how we are doing personally, but also as collectors in these trying times. Sometimes, even we have to admit there is something bigger in the world than just toys. Also Trent gets a New Idea – but does he actually make a Womans Day? You decide!
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Today it’s another mini-ep as we talk about the latest episodes of LegoMasters Australia to hit our screens. When is 3D not-so 3D and when is over and under, less so? It’s all about the interpretation folks! Trent gives us the scoop of what it felt like to be in that room as Jay and Stani returned. Thought their cowboy Lego face was good – wait till you hear what Brickman has to say about the artform! Just between us, I think he’s forgotten about the most famous rabbit of them all… How much of an advantage IS the Jordy Brick, truly? Also Frank is terrible with names, Ben describes a particular face with extreme prejudice and we look ahead to the future challenges – Star Wars and Underwater – with one of the most outrageously memorable reactions from our boy Trent.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s time for the newscycle with toys from all across fandom – The Todd’s Spawn kickstarter knows no limits, NECA show off their Metalhead in gorgeous anti-fence-sitting detail and even Battle of the Planets gets some love. There’s a Final Fantasy VII shoutout to our boy Scotty and we talk to possibly the most expensive single item ever mentioned on the show – a legit life-size Alien. Sure hope James Cameron is up to the task… There’s Super7 news after Brian Flynn’s interview with Pixel Dan and we speculate on a few organizational things. And does Brian have wings of silver, nerves of steel? A new Transformers movie but this time ANIMATED by the people that brought you Toy Story? For reals??? Then it’s back to the 80s with the Galoob and the all-conquering A-Team. BA, Face, Hannibal and that other guy are all here. Plus explosions and guns. Lots of them. Ben mistakes an action hero with a comedy staple, MacGyver makes us all a quiver as we shoutout to our Victorian mates and our youngest fan who’s not blood related to us. “KAHHHHHHNN!” Pipe down Shatner, we’re trying to do a show here!
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Today on our second LEGO Masters special ep, we cover the 2 most recent episodes and marvel at this wonderful world of pure imagination. Step aside A Current Affair, this is the only headline we wanna watch! There’s micro-scale builds, crazy new challenges and even a LEGO udder?? (not a typo) And in an industry first, we get to watch a reality TV show that DOESN’T involve backstabbing, a villain or potty language. Unless you factor in Trent and his “not regulation girth”. While there is lots of focus on the builders, we wonder how the poor cleanup crew are sleeping at night after having to un-do and sort aaaaaalll those bricks. Will someone think of the children!?!?! We speculate on the upcoming episodes and what craziness awaits as Trent finally achieves a life long dream – positive schoolyard recognition!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we have another special guest this time from our hometown in Mr Brett Owen. Known throughout Adelaide as the host of one of our favourite pop-culture events, we muse on what could have been in a non-COVID world. Finding out more about a 10-year old Brett automatically makes him Franks fave, while Trent gets all flustered about the best way to film dinosaurs. So why put yourself through the stress of organizing such an event? Because Bretts a big softie and just loves the community too damn much! But there are some perks like a MOTU purchase tale that just keeps getting better. As a comics guy Brett wows the team with breadth of knowledge, passion and a staggering collection that is library worthy. How does he keep track of it all? Where do you stop (or don’t) and what’s his craziest find? Then we chat around the Diamond closure, what does this means for the industry and the big one: Digital vs Physical books? Sorrynotsorry for triggering some of our Breaking The Panel friends!
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EMERGENCY: Trent has been on TV and we need to talk about it! Join us for a quick recap of LegoMasters Australia eps 1 - 3 as we get the scoop from our man on the inside. Just what was going through his head at THAT moment? Who do we think are the eventual winners? (other than Trent!) It's the first of our weekly bite-sized eps as we recap Trents crazy building adventure to popularity!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, Phil from Philly joins us on the show and we nearly veer off the cliff into Mad Max and US Politics. Ben perhaps over-shares just a little… Toy Power gets a mention on Vurbul as one of the best shows to listen too: but who else made the list? Trent unleashes Davey the Attack Dog as the social media for Lego Masters ramps up! Lego also pivot to make visors for first responders (though Franks imagination takes it in a different direction), we talk to The Todds ultra successful Kickstarter and a couple of other headlines. But the real surprises are from some very generous overseas Patreons @DeltaChamelon and Colin Betts. What did they send us? We might get a little carried away and forget to call things out on air but trust us, it’s amazing! Phil then sells us on Animal Crossing and SOMEone takes the plunge into their own island paradise on air – who was it?? Find more of Phil including his new show Nooks Tavern @imaginarynomad
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we chat the other half of the Action Figure Documentary and our new favourite Canadian (sorrynotsorry Rob) the face of Nintendo Quest, Jay Bartlett! We learn a little bit more about this collecting madman and open with the big one: What is your favourite video game? Jay takes us on a trip down Nostalgia Avenue complete with its array of stars – BlackStar, Crystar, BraveSt…. You get the idea. We go off the rails a little as the topic of the 1986 Transformers Movie comes up – how did we all handle the trauma and who hasn’t fully recovered? Jay shares his thoughts on everything from his 80s vs 90s toys, the current state of beloved Star Wars, games vs toys and even what Trent should do with his Blank figure… But most of all we try to tease info from him about the upcoming Action Figure Documentary and what secrets await. Don’t panic Rob, Jay done good with the no spoiler-talk, though he did educate us on the horror that is A Christmas Story Part 2??? Then we flip it to Turtles and the amazing/agonizing time it is to be a modern TMNT collector – there’s a Turtle-type in here for everyone! Follow Jay and all his collecting adventures on the socials. IG: @jaybartlett75 YT: Jay Bartlett (not the preacher guy) FB: jay.bartlett.54 TW: @JayBartlett75
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we start with a HUGE secret that has been burning a hole in our collective pockets since 2019. Where was Trent REALLY during his “time away for work” And what behind the scenes stories and secrets can we finally talk about? No spoilers here but suffice to say, there are some crazy tales involving state rivalries, a twice broken Rocksteady and VPNs… Just quietly - we sure hope Trent f*#@ing wins it! Then it’s onto news and none bigger than Diamond stopping shipping of all new product – what does this mean for the comics industries and our beloved toys? We hear from those affected in our friends Sam Cripps and Gamma Ray Comics. In a huge pivot, Mattel are during their bit to help the world in this time of need. There’s a new GI Joe reveal – but will Frank buy it? SH FigurArts give us their take on Batman – but how many did Darren buy? ThunderCats, more McFarlane DC reveals, Q-Figs do TMNT and just who is the hottest fictional character? Then it’s down memory lane as old school games have us all recounting the days of LAN gaming. New Star Wars figures – but is it a TRAP? And of course, we can’t escape the allure of the TigerKing. All that, plus a shoutout to our newest Patreon and his amazing photo skills! Find him @BCTalk
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the boys catch up with our American brotha Mr Chris Wisdom and Trent has lined him with an entrance song and a familiar voice he was probably hoping to escape… The Soapbox is dusted is off and makes a welcome return as we swing hard and wide at all things toys and retail related. Even in the US, the fabled She-Ra toys seem hard to find but what are they up against in todays market? Is Chris’s wife a paradox? Ben discovers a brother-in-arms as Chris takes us down a Dragon-Ball-filled memory lane with guest spots for Young Justice, Bluey and Baby Yoda. Then it’s time for the hard facts with Frank: Just where did the wheels start to fall off the Star Wars bandwagon? Is the tomato-meter a factor? Then it’s Quiz time only this one only has one participant : Just how well does Chris know his Toy Power? Is Ben’s mum the reason he drinks? Darkwing Duck inspires respect while Where’s Wally inspires a grammatical war of words. Chris then turns the tables as he asks us a philosophical LEGO question – what’s your answer? Apologies for the swears and teeth marks, but it was late and we all needed to unwind a little. :p
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we address the elephant in the room. Or more to the point, we’re NOT in the room as we try this whole “social distancing” craze. How has it impacted us in our professional lives, our toy collecting and the pop culture space in general? Check out our recommendations from the education, social services, retail and unemployment sectors. Darren gives us a quick history lesson before a technical hitch cuts us down to three. But hey hey, it’s ok, don’t leave just yet – we bring it back to the fun stuff cause dammit, we could all do with some of that right now! There’s a new Shredder from NECA and now we all have to buy it! But what else does NECA have in their LootCrate pipeline? Check those subscriptions people! And then there’s LEGO and Mario – what could go wrong? As it happens, quite a bit…. Lots of Batman to talk about as Tamashi Nations joins the Burton-verse. We all know Tony Stark has a hall of armor but what about Bruce Wayne? There’s She-Ra season 5 news, MORE Baby Yoda from Hot Toys to help Pablo carry an entire fandom. Then it’s time for Reading/Watching/Playing. Masters Comics, more Castlevania, Something Blood (no seriously, what’s it called?) Tomarts tomes and did Trent just go off the grid? Maybe he can explain why those share-house DVDs are so shiny clean… Stick together ToyPower fans – it’s crazy times but we will get through this!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast the boys unbox the latest NECA TMNT emerald green variants. Are THESE how you remember the cartoon? Has NECA struck gold by including simple printed pack-ins! And how cold does a pizza in an open pizza box get if its made out of plastic? We break it all down for you and work out which one you would choose if you could only buy one set (a fantastical world, granted, but you gotta suspend disbelief for this segment) AND the next segment too! Yep its time to dive into the new Harley Quinn movie, which has us all a little confused as to what we should call it. A super cool female team up? An underwhelming underwhelmy not so whelming masses pleasing superhero romp? You decide... from hair-ties in fights, to face peeling, hyena hijinx - we break down and conclude its all really batsh!t crazy after all. And then its a deep dive into the state of the boys toy collections after all the glitz and glamour of NY20. Who's getting what, and what needs to make room for all those toy goodies. There are no easy choices in this episode, and some names get added to the sale list that might even scare you more than Victor Zsaz with a knife. Just don't blow a snot-bubble!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, there’s a couple of burning news stories from the world of fandom we have to touch on – is Origins coming to Aus or isn’t it? Mattel won’t tell! Teenage Mighty Morphin – Turtles? And our first look at the newest Batmobile – we think…. But now it’s time for the main event: DC Multiverse by McFarlane. No we didn’t dive in and buy (at least not yet) so we got friend of the show Mr Scotty back on to show off his latest purchase. But the first test is: can Trent bring himself to open one??? We cover it all the accessories to paint, flight stands and some questionable articulation. We all had our impressions going into this, but did having them in hand change our minds? While Toy Power IS an all ages show, you might need to do some explaining to your kids about Nightwings real name – cause our banter is total juvenile! (DVG eat your heart out!) Can Ben add up to 100%? Is the BAF Batmobile a good or bad idea? Did Darren break one of these new figs? We also welcome a new Patreon to the family and discover the internet isn’t really that big of a place after all!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by a special guest and fellow SA collector Damien. He’s a rare breed of collector who manages to keep his passion for one line and one line only: the 80’s classic Jem and the Holograms! It was a time of flashing earrings, shoulder pads and face-paint so Damien takes us through the brand from conception at Hasbro to production. What famous show (beyond on her own) was Jem attached too? Was she even called Jem to begin with? We love figures with multiple accessories, but Jem takes it to another level with a staggering amount of outfits in a dizzying amount of colours. But is it all about the fashion, or the music? Or the Keytar?? Learn about the 80s corporate espionage and subterfuge that was Jem vs Barbie – it was big big money, so much so, one former employee banked some serious coin: and it might not be who you think! Can you have a love-triangle with two people? Hey, it was the 80s… We also get to peek at some seriously rare product – stuff you will literally never see again! Like many other 80s brands, is there a big reboot in the works? Then it’s a quick round of Reading Watching Playing featuring Netflix, ABC Kids and a a book that reads to its author? Frank then ends the show with a special announcement that bodes well for the future of Toy Power…
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It hasn’t even been a week since our last episode but here we are! We held an emergency session to cover the biggest toy event of the year, New York Toy Fair 2020! There’s so so SO much to cover and it’s a super extended episode to match! All of our favourites are there, as well some suprises, disappointments, show winners and losers. Baby Yoda brings the cuteness at a reasonable price, Avatar swoops in and Transformers confirms we are all – innocent. We recount an old episode and Frank’s Days of Future Prediction in the Marvel Universe. Ben finds a new BOOYA while we all speculate about a future HasLabs project. Wonder Woman is here with new Tim-verse from a re-re-named company? Mezco have Darren’s attention while Trent joins the Bronie-verse as a Spirit Human! How much does it cost to ship some foam? Frank ain’t afraid of no ghost! Oh and all these companies we mention – guess what: they OWN US. Ben wants his kids to be Ghostbusters but without the slime, NECA articulate our hearts and our eyebrows – so much so that Ben can’t speak in full sentances! What’s a wave through – Trent gives us a lesson. We ALL use our Shuttup and Take My Money – that’s the real power of love, of toys. There’s some big Spawn news, even bigger Ninja Turtles, Mortal Kombat, Warhammer, DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH (Defenders…), ThunderCats, Joes and much much MUCH more! So chuck on your airliners, crank the boom-box and put the top down as we take the long road to New York, New York!
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This week on Toy Power it's not quite NYTF (but don't worry, we'll definitely get to all that toy goodness). But there's still a lot of pre-New York news to delve into. Is Dino-Riders getting a re-boot? Yes. Does it have Dino's? You betcha!!! Can you afford it? Probably not. We get a tease into what the G.I. Classified line has to offer, with the very first reveal of everyone's favorite talkative Ninja: Snake Eyes. And he even gets Frank's tick of approval (and your new ring-tone!). There's MOTU: Revelations casting news that has Darren skipping down the mall singing at the top of his voice (and on an unrelated note, the Mall's never been so uninhabited!) Thanos gets a new figure that your going to be so happy the team over at Mezco decided to click into existence, and the new Two-Face that has so many accessories he might as well be called Fifty-Face! Some delicate observations of a minor "flaw" with the new Masterpiece Arcee, that has some of the strangest descriptions of robotic-female body parts you will ever hear in your life. And how much exactly did Frank have to pay the marketing teams over at Boss Fight Studio to get a figure made in the exact likeness of his Spirit Animal? It's then over to the guy's hopes and dreams for New York. Who wants a shiny new Dr. Killemoff? Who is wishing to see what next for Mondo's Mecha line (Voltron anyone?) And who just wants a pony. Time enough for latest scores, and there's a bounty of figures... including the extremely impressive Dethlatron from NeMA studios. Nothing (not even receiving the exact measurements), I mean NOTHING could have prepared Ben for the size of this thing. Round it out with a few wonderful reviews, and you good Sir, have a show. It's no New York, but it's still a good show.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast the boys jump into the *latest news. From Super7's TMNT ULTIMATES wave 2 which has more guts than most toys, we find out that Shredder has been to a pretty good chiropractor since 1988 and got his back sorted. Also, when you are a company that's all about paying homage to an original figure, that means replicating the good, and the erroneous! Seeing some glorious Thundercats statues brings out the best (and worst) in Trent, as we find out he's still suffering from PTTRD (Post Traumatic Thundercats Roar Disorder). Find out when a BAF is not a BAF (and the most philosophical question of all... if you don't have to build it, is it still a BAF?!?!) Mystic Legions goes all ALL STARS 3.0 (and sneaks in a but of Imp-on-a-stick goodness), we get some PowerCon teaser silhouettes which delight and excite (and no, it's got nothing to do with Austin Powers and an umbrella!) and there's even some leaked MOTU lists that have us both hyped and scared. An Australian POP exclusive that pays tribute to the amazing efforts of our brave Firefighters. Then its time for some wise words of wisdom from our good friend of the show Chris Wisdom, as he gives the right of reply that no-one asked for on G.I. Joe. Frank may have wished it away, but the internet wants it back... and BLOOD! And who is Chris's boy? Find out all this and more on the latest thrilling installment of Toy Power Podcast: the Lords of Power and Wisdom!
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Today on the Toy Power podcast the boys are joined by another international guest from the friendliest place on earth (you heard me New Zealand!) with renowned filmmaker Rob McCallum. Known for Nintendo Quest, a MOTU doco and much more, Darren kicks it all off with the longest intro every received on the show. Rob fills us in on his latest film making adventure that is days away from completion: Action Figure Adventure. This amazing 10-ep show is already fully funded on Kickstarter but there is more to be done – and Trent throws out a challenge to YOU the listener! Prove the Australia does exist! Along the way Rob talks more broadly about film making, his pop culture passions and how not-grown-up he is. The list of special guests will make your head spin and if that’s not enough, the truly humanitarian outreach of this doco will melt your plastic heart. We also learn about Rob’s dream project, the price of doing business, The Wiggles, Duckburg ,Wikipedia all while Rob teases his next as-yet-unannounced project. If this ep doesn’t get you through the week, nothing will! Get onboard and support this amazing project! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afa/action-figure-adventure
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we welcome another international guest all the way from Canada, Mr Colin Betts! While he's a Patreon and passionate toy collector he also delves into a oft-forgotten world of Toy Catalogues. But these aren't the small paper ones you get with your toys, these are big retail tomes sent by Hasbro, Mattel etc to help sell their wares in a time before PDFs! Colin gives us the history, some wonderful stories and tricks of the trade when it comes to these important historical documents. Some might be cut-out, some might be smelly or eve tattoo'd but they all form a wonderful tapestry of the toys we love - and even the toys that never were! Oh what could have been.... Colin then puts on his economics hat with a 3min break down of what makes the toy industry great and bad that will melt your face! Follow him and all that he does on IG @fairplaythings and @toycatalogmemories. Also check out his friends show http://pleasesavemerobot/
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast the boys are all back together (albeit one fashionably late entrance!). That's right Trent is back, and he's missed you all so much he's got a monologue prepared - a snappy summary of all the toy goodness and nerd rage that's built up over his last 3 months in exile. Did he manage to cast the ring into the fires of Mt Doom? How hard is it to sculpt seagull crap on a figure? And how does hearing a small cartoon Thundercat roar turn Trent into the embodiment of Walter Matthau? Tirade over and it's on to the latest news. Neca raises the bat for a herculean effort, and it pays homage to Jean Claude Van Damme's best role to remain firmly on the cutting room floor. Funko reneges on Buzz-Off being the last POP to be done in the Masters of the Universe styling, with a bevy of new characters including the first 10-inch treatment for one bone-head. And its time to see what other colours are available for Black Widow figures. We know you guessed white... but any chance we might see 50 shades of grey? It's on to the latest scores and one of the boys has managed to find a personal holy grail item 23 years in the making. And to round it all out, another listener question, this time from Michael Flatters, and we can assure you its got absolutely nothing to do with GI Joe. On that note, we think we did pretty well to not talk about Joe's... Although we might have mentioned it once, we think we got away with it. YO JOE!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we continue where we left off with MORE of your great questions. And the first one is an absolute time-travelling doozy. So much so, Frank may have alienated our entire US fan-base in one foul swoop… #controversy We then take a call from a major business meeting and Ben is up to the board-room challenge. Can a one winged-dragon still fly? Does Frank have any original thoughts, or is he just a Ben clone? Most of the questions ask us to choose which means – you guessed it – Darren struggles to pick a side! Our story of lost or broken toys might just break your heart – but it’s OK cause we get to combine two villains and Ben is all about that! What famous toy-gods would we like to meet? We get so caught up in the madness and hilarity of these questions, we never even got to talk about the toys we brought in!
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Today on the Toy Power podcast, it’s a new year and there’s new DC – and lots of it! McFarlane and SpinMaster kick of the year with a host of new reveals and we dive into all detail and rampant opinions. We explain what a C2B is and make some assumptions about Trent’s buying habits on this line. But there’s a spanner in the works and thy name is blind bagged! There’s new Power Rangers to talk too and thankfully, Hasbro has learnt the lessons of SOTA lines past… We hope/assume/pray to the Sorceress that Mattel has a plan! More TMNT ReAction figures but did they reveal more than intended? And did Ben just reveal more than HE intended? If you thought Deathlatron was cool wait till you hear Nemar Studios next project. It’s then time for some Listener write-in questions. This was so popular we had to split it across two episodes! What does Toy Power do for real-life work? What is Darren’s guilty TV pleasure? Did we just invent Uber-Cat? Stay tuned next week if we didn’t answer your question – there’s more to come!
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2020 has only just begun but there is already so much Star Wars to talk about! So much so that the guys decided to call in an expert from a galaxy far far away in Marty! We hit him up with the usual Toy Power questions but not before he hits Frank with an absolute zinger! Then it’s Rise of Skywalker time to see just what we all thought about the latest (and final) chapter in the Skywalker saga. Did JJ pull it off and stick the landing? How the heck do you wrap up a 42 year storyline? Which one of us is “one of those guys on the internet” with an unpopular opinion? What did we think of THAT cameo and how do Power Rangers tie into the mythology? Marty confesses to having lost his love for the franchise – did this movie help or hinder that? Goes without saying there be spoilers ahead… Then it’s a shift into hyperspace as we look at the other new Star Wars in The Mandalorian. Are we the target audience? Marty takes us through a great look at the Mando culture while we ask the obvious question: How much do you hate THOSE Storm Troopers? But importantly, what about those toys? And Baby Yoda – he is the way.
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This week on Toy Power the boys cover all the latest news. What's the verdict on the latest Mortal Kombat reveals from McFarlane, and how does this bode for the DC license? The jury's out but the rumors of a BAF Batmobile are making me feel like getting to my feet and doing the Batusi! BBTS to stock some "exclusive" Justice League animated figures, the once-mighty incentive for toy enthusiasts for subscribing to the DC Streaming service, now available to everyone and anyone WORLDWIDE! Confused about all the MOTU cartoons hitting Netflix? Don't be because we clear it all up. From Baby Yoda merch galore, through to answers to the question on everyone's lips... How does a vintage style ReAction He-Man straddle his battle cat? And the solution is bound to "taunt" you? Again. It's then over to Christmas as the boys share their joy of the festive season. Find out who has been naughty, and who has been nice (and who just buys all their Christmas presents for themselves all year round! We then say farewell to 2019, and as we all get older and wiser, Ben shares a secret to seeing in the new year that is a far cry from "make your own cocktail and projectile vomit over a balcony..." See you all in 2020 for what is shaping up to be an incredible year on Toy Power. Happy new year everyone!
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We made it – we actually made it. For some reason you all keep listening so we’ll keep on making it! Our good friend and 5th podcaster Davey joins us for this milestone ep where we look back over the year that was and dish out some awards. But hold on, what’s this?? GASP who is our SURPRISE guest??? In this celebration, there are no rules as we throw the timer out the window in this extended episode. There’s loads of categories to get through and a whole bunch of your feedback to shoutout – what was the best movie, best show, most fun toy and many more including the big one – the single best toy of 2019. Despite our growth some things remain the same: Darren struggles to pick one while Davey stirs the pot – in particular the Star Wars pot. What does Frank’s video game choice say about him? Is Davey planning a spin-off Toy Power show? How many awards can one Shredder toy win? Which toy line is classed as the coriander of 2019? Davey revels in his quizmaster duties and honestly, proved that despite his tough exterior, he’s a bigger nerd than all of us. Also, we suck. But now you versus us thanks to a new interactive component. As it is the season of giving, we once again do some Secret Santa proving that Ben can’t count, but makes up for it with a double gift surprise. We will be having a week off over Xmas so we hope this extended ep makes up for it! A big thank you to all Toy Power fans, you guys and gals are top shelf! <3
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we tackle a serious topic that is making waves on YouTube – The COPPA laws and the flagging of content designated as “For Kids”. Whether you’re a video channel veteran or just a casual watcher, you’d be surprised how these sweeping changes will affect your online habits. As a former YT star, Ben talks to his experiences and what he has done with his back-catalogue of content while Darren and Frank throw different scenarios at this seemingly black-and-white law. To lighten things up, the team then talks about some of their favourite toys in another episode of Show and Tell. There’s combining Transformers, Mezco 1-12 and new Masters designed to look vintage. Aaaand just like that, we sit on the verge of another milestone episode, with 150 around the corner. Who will our special guest be (you can probably guess – DING!) Stay tuned for a spectacular episode next week!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, its time for more toy news! New NECA product is NEARLY in our hands, new Mandolorian figs and what is that – actual Black Series on Aussie shelves?? There’s skeleton army builders, new Aliens and our thoughts on the potential Netflix-killer that is Disney+. Big moves in the LEGO community as a fan site goes corporate – good or bad? We ask some experts. Then it’s time for not-movie review as we look at the newest Season of The Toys That Made Us. We’ve got Turtles, Wrestlers, Bronies and Rangers to talk too. Which one surprised us the most? Was there anything in the Turtle ep we didn’t already know? Did Voltron do it first? How much does Davey throb? How did the humor strike us this time around? Will there be a Season 4? We do some fan-casting anyways! Frank then follows up to his recent LEGO windfall – yes this story somehow gets better!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a special guest all the way from Kansas USA, Mr Chris Wisdom! We find out about his brush with fame plus his newfound love of an Aussie staple – which leads to a controversial disagreement between Frank and Ben! We then turn the page to discuss our fave comic-book arcs. What happens when you find out Batman’s identity? Is there another Sarah Conner we should know about? What if THAT pod from Krypton had landed in another country? Chris complains about it begin Sophie’s Choice, but still plays along anyway! Then we create more division and controversy as we make the hard choices about our favourite pre-2000 vehicles of all time. Do you let nostalgia overtake you? Or do you give it to the Massive Affection? Which one features Davey as a character? Darren’s list has a running theme while we all spent the last week not doing much actual work compiling our lists! Send us in your Top 5 to create even more spirited debate!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s news time! And there is good, great and not so good news on the crowd-funded front. There’s new Reaction figures from Super7 some with gorgeous artwork, others, not so much… New Star Wars is better than no Star Wars right? Even if it comes from the video games? More and more people sign onto the Matt Reeves Batman film, but how many is too many rogues in the gallery? Meanwhile Batman’s number one enemy continues to rake in all the monies. Is the Mandalorian worthy of the hype? Our American friends give us the scoop! Then we switches faces (not gears) to talk about one of the lesser lights in the MOTU universe, Man-E-Faces. You probably remember the toy, but stick around and learn more about this strange Eternina actor with a crazy skill set. Then it’s a quick Reading/Watching/Playing where we talk Watchmen the show and ask ourselves which one is more brutal: Dr Sleep or old school nursery rhymes?? Meanwhile Frank is on a winning streak that could potentially see him take a holiday on LEGO’s dime….
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the boys delve into the other side of the collectors world – what happens when you decide to sell? Thanks to Trenton Barrets query, we look at all facets of this including the face-to-face sale, online and even the psychology behind it all. Along the way we learn the boys super-hero origin stories of how they all met – no surprise it involves toys! :p There’s hints and tips for sellers of any experience and some weird stories and questions: What can’t we seem to sell? Has Darren ever sold anything? Are water-logged toys a good idea? Is Ben gonna offer us his toys? We then dive into our Scrouge McDuck-like toy rooms and ask the team where they are all at. What’s on our radar? What factors make you rearrange everything? Is shelf jealousy a thing? And have you found Wally?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, with Trent on holidays, the team welcomes in an overseas stand-in, one of our fave Patreons, Mr. John Caulfield! We get to know John with our usual questions and great story about a movie experience gone slightly askew… There’s a whole ton of news with new Marvel Legends, Star Wars, a Halloween susprise from Mondo, a NEW biggest Transformer and an exciting TBA reveal from LEGO and DC. John clues us in on the 4Horsemens new shipping deal and asks the hard questions: Is Paw Patrol cocaine for kids?? We then go through our latest pick ups and John gives us a wonderful breakdown on what Masters fans can expect from from Mondo. Ben goes 3rd party with a MOTU custom that surpasses the original, while Frank tells a positive retail experience – it’s nice to be nice people! John then tests the guys with an awesome quiz – did he finally catch Darren out with a MOTU question? Which original name made Mattel think twice about potential copyright? Also featuring ballbusters, wingmans and Chief Quiby’s lovechild PLUS more Star Wars Black series than should be legal! All recorded on our new gear specially thanks to our awesome Patreons!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it’s a very special ep as we’re joined by not one, but two of favourite guests in Davey Damaged and Scotty so that’s right – it’s a Homer episode! Trent takes us through a vintage retrospective look at The Addams family by Playmates. Perfectly timed for Halloween, we wonder what could have been with this short-lived line and look to the future of the franchise as a new movie approaches. What characters didn’t get made, which ones make the camera glow and where does MC Hammer fit into it all? We make the jump to Show and Tell as Davey tries to trump as all with a purchase so large, we doubt it will actually fit in his toy room. There’s some DC, MOTU and even Final Fantasy options to choose from. Frank gives a lovely tribute showing that sometimes, the value of a toy lays in more than its sticker price. Then it’s Quiz time and with Davey onboard, anything is possible. To say this episode goes off the rails is putting it mildly – but on the plus side we learnt that Trent can’t hold his liquor, Ben thinks photos record sound, Space Jam was an event and Rock Moranis is Trent’s muse. So hold on for this crazy ride that also serves as a farewell for one of the team…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we start with a straight up correction as the fans write in to set us straight on a couple of points from last week. Despite our best efforts, the internet is truly the worlds greatest source of crowd research! Ben takes us on a road trip to Melbourne and his jaunts around the nerd-tastic stores on offer. In particular, the highly reknowned Lobos. Did he swap one of his kids for toys?? Then it’s off to the news with some looks at new TMNT product, Gremlins and Space Marines. 10-HUT! The niece of an Aussie favourite and the daughter of a rock icon make for some casting news but is there trouble in MOTU-Movie paradise? The challenge: keep your response to one sentence! (Spoiler: it doesn’t) Frank and Ben tell some tales of the recent Adelaide toy and Comic Fair while we give a big thanks to super-fan Scotty. For our headline act, Whakeem Pheonix takes us down the most controversial of rabbit holes in his new movie, Joker. Does this movie make you laugh or cry – or both? What was a dream and what wasn’t? The gang are as fractured and non-sensical as the film with some very different takes on this engrossing take on one of pop-cultures most enduring figures…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we attempt to answer a curly question: Name a toy line without a show or other media tie in. Not as easy as it sounds huh? Thankfully toy-genius Ben is on the case, even if he can’t make it in-person. We unearth lines long forgotten alongside Trent’s own budget Infinity Gauntlet, Little Josephine down the street, and a stretchy wolf? Oh and who brought this armored Goat? (You heard me) We then look at an upcoming exciting period of upcoming TV – Watchmen, Crisis, Good Place, Mandalorian and more Sci-fi than should be legal. Also, is it legal to portray Batman as old? Old guy in a mansion surely equals Alfred right? Then Darren tests Frank and Trent with a brainsplatter of a quiz that starts in the most unlikely of places. Who is Billy and what sport does he play? Is Michael useless? Back to the Trump? All ending with a tense all-in question that will have you screaming the answer – but is it a triple bluff?
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast the boys cover New York Comic-Con 2019. Start spreading the news... the previously teased NECA Triceraton gets a full reveal, and he’s big! But is there something strange about his face? And who remembers this version anyway? And which Loot Crate exclusive was made speicifally with Frank in mind? Clue... it involves meditation, fire and a talking rat. Frank then schools Trent on the differences between MK1 and MK2 Raiden, effortlessly ignoring Trent's incorrect notes like a true professional. It's then onto DC and who knew Chris O’Donnell’s Robin had such a strangely shaped... package. But how screen accurate is it you ask? Find out this in-depth analysis (note there no discussion on the pros and cons of rubber nipples in sight). It’s then over to Force Friday and all things Star Wars... and how much extra are you willing to pay to buy toys in-store? As long as they come complete with condescending quip from shop assistant we should be all good! And has PowerCon been given the Mattel seal of approval? So hit play, close your eyes, and if an iridescent painted Master Splinter comes to you In a vision, just go with it!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we get to know our newest guest Scotty aka Matt-El from our Patreons. If you got his clever naming references, you are streets ahead of Frank. Scotty talks us through his toy journey and stories and is living proof that old school marketing works! Today we round up a few of our regular segments including Show and Tell, Reading/Watching/Playing and Latest Scores – all of which leads to some weird and wacky answers. Ben learns some musical history, Frank discovers how to condition his son, and Trent is seemingly there just to cause chaos and misdirection. There’s shoutouts to all corners of the fan-verse from Jurassic Park to Ali G, Tiger-Sharks to The Simpsons and all the way back in time to the famed ramps of John Martins. Then Scott takes control and tests the boys with a truly villainous quiz. Will our intreptid team survive? Which famous Star Wars character is an old woman and a monkey? And did Trent just get recognised thanks to Davey???
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we enter a world beyond imagination and look at the amazing work of a toy legend – the enigma of Marvin Glass. You may not know the name, but we guarantee you’ve played with a toy that this designer/genius inventor has influenced. From iconic board games, action features and innovation, Marvin Glass and Associates has helped to influence the toy industry for over 40 years. This epic tome written by Bill Paxton (not the one you’re thinking of!) details Marvin’s amazing life and career. Big thanks to Bill for providing us the book to review! There’s also some toy headlines to talk through from Zeta Toys, NECA, Disney Plus (cue the karaoke machine) and a big reveal about the amazing Plastic Crack documentary from our good friend Guillmero Olivio. We round it out with some Perfect Modern toys from Cybertron, The Moon, the MCU and the NYC sewers. We also debut a new podcaster Scotty who features on our Patreon.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we look at outstanding toy-centric documentary Plastic Crack. Don’t worry, it’s not as drug riddled as it may sound – though it does deal in addiction! This great show takes us into the lives of the collector behind the collections. Touching on themes we’ve talked about previously (I think they listen to our show!) including space and financial management, swapping one hobby for another and even what happens to all our goodies when we die?!? Featuring collections of all flavors this doco is a must watch – a bit like the current world politics where things can change with one angry tweet! A look at the State of the ToyNation as business expert Trent breaks down what all this talk of tariffs and trade wars is about and just what does it mean for our toy-spending habits? Must be said, these tea-leaves make for some grim reading… #WhatNow
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we thought it was gonna be a quiet news week – the toy-sphere had other ideas! Those ideas include some of the BIGGEST toys ever including a stat-breaking Lego set and some direct competition to HasLabs latest super-bot. (You just know Trent has these on pre-order already) There’s good news for Marvel Legends and NECA Turtle collectors alike and even the TunderCats fans – as long as you like looking at Dalmatians at the same time. Also in this wonderful pet store are some Foxy additions and a Jurassic predator who is rather clever. Ben’s fave new figure gets fully funded and we speculate about a possible future direction for Marvel Legends. Grab your popcorn cause there’s also buckets of movie news to get through including Star Wars, MCU, The Joker featuring Whackeem Phoenix, Titans and much more. And did someone write more fan-fiction about a 5th Ninja Turtle? Trent then tests out the lads with a quiz from all over the multiverse. We were having so much fun we ran a little over time. Enjoy!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast we take a look at DC latest animated film Batman: Hush. Who is Hush? Well, he's a good guy to have with you in a cinema if the boys in the back row are causing a ruckus! Also good in a library! But is the twist as you remembered it? And in a world where you have to suspend believability, will Ben buy it? We then jump into Show and Tell, as Ben, Trent, and Darren all bring in a special toy from their collection (one of them was even purchased on a honeymoon! Mad respect!). One of the coolest Two-Face figures ever conceived (okay, even if it was all a dream!), a pilot duck who needs four arms to pilot his spaceship AND shoot bad guys at the same time, and a transforming Bruce Wayne who even wore a batman logo around the offices of Wayne Enterprises, because that's not suspicious at all! Then it's over to Reading Watching Playing for an in-depth look at what the guys have been getting up to in their spare time away from toys! Its all packed in there! Even a shoutout to the Burial Park Frontman himself, Mr Rich Rampage. Do yourself a favor and check them out at: https://www.reverbnation.com/burialpark !
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast its Power-Con baby! All the news from the Masters of the Universe convention *live from Anaheim California! And it's all coming up ULTIMATES! Who exactly did the Four Horsemen Studios use as inspiration from the original MOTU Classics buck? (hint: Down! Up! Down! Up! More Energy!) How many weapons, weapons-racks, heads, hands, and accessories does $10 really get you? And they got Mysterio's Jake Gyllenhaal to write Kevin Smith's cover story for why he was really at Power-Con! (interviewing Rob David? Come on! People will believe anything these days!) Then the boys jump into all the latest toy news including Hasbro's goal to remove all plastic from packaging by2022! No, don't worry! Optimus Prime won't be built out of those leftover shipping cartons. And even though Ewoks may have been George Lucas's Gungun's of the 1980's, Hot Toys have possibly made them one of the coolest toys on offer today! (So meessa gonna be popular-doo-doo in 2040?) And find out which movie sequel (or 4) we are getting, and ask yourself, do we really need them. All of them! So put on your flares, comb your afro just right, and put on your disco shoes because if this episode doesn't get you dancing, nothing will!
*by live we mean a week after the event with no actual Toy Power members at the event. But maybe next year...
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast the boys take a look at the history of Mortal Kombat toys. (Hey! Teacher! Leave our spelling ALONE!) From its humble beginnings as a spin-off G.I. Joe line, it's been home to many different toy manufacturers over the years (Including Toy Island, who sung that hilarious song about being on a boat, right!?!?). There has been some wonderful toy lines over the years, but only one really lets us recreate all those gory Fatalities. Its then time to see who will make the cut in the new Mortal Kombat movie! Will Davey make the grade, or does he need to get a few more tatts? It's then over to the next installment of "Questions from the Internet," where we answer YOUR questions! We take a look at MOC preservation, scalpers and our best op shop finds! Ben then does his best Nostradamus to bring you all a prediction that will make the hairs on your neck stand on end. A Ben "tingle" you might say? What is it? And will it come true... only time will tell. The lads then round it out with some very heartfelt words to the "engine room" of Toy Power, as he embarks on one of lifes most magical journey's outside of this hobby. Many glasses of top-shelf Scotch were consumed in the making of this episode. Cheers!
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This week on the Toy Power Podcast the Boys take a look at the hit Amazon Prime TV series; The Boys. The "must-see" show adapts Garth Ennis's cult comic book series of the same name into a Black Comedy for the ages. Nothing is off-limits, and its as if Davey helped the screenwriters with the dialogue for this show. Whilst everyone likes holding hands with their significant other, this sheds a whole new light on that concept. From talking lobsters to mid-air "rescues", it's all here (even dolphins can fly... although stopping moving trucks is best left to the Amazons). Then it's then over to YOUR questions, as the TPP crew answer all those toy collecting questions; whose collection would you swap with if you had the chance, what was the first toy you bought with your own hard-earned cash and which company would you get to make your favorite toys! And some questions just seem a little self-indulgent... but we always like to indulge. Even if it leads to a shameless plug.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we look at the newest entry into the MCU with SpiderMan Far from Home with resident Spidey-expert Sam Cripps. We bravely try to talk non-spoilers about a movie that has twists on its twists! Frank gets horrifically confused and doesn’t understand how the Blip works – I guess he’ll have to watch the new show! Instant Kill is a recipe for future counselling and we all learn that there is in-fact a Marvel Cooking show!?!? Is there a Multiverse or not? Is it a BARF or a TURD? Can you drive around Venice? I dunno but Janice, you better hurry up ironing that cape dammit! There’s so much to talk about that I’m 65% sure we do the movie justice. Speaking of justice, Trent regals us with an Amaz(on)ing story about his quest to get some Marvel Legends. Lets just say a certain big retailer won’t be getting a 5 star review anytime soon… Closer to Home (new Spidey movie name – you heard it here first!) there’s controversy and madness the supermarket as the Ooshies craze gets even more bizzare. This episode is so bananas, we even got a new Patreon all the way from Phili! No Atlanta, I mean…. Somewhere in that big walled off country in the north…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the team are a man down with our good friend and plastic crack provider Sam Cripps subbing in for Darren. So we make use of his legendary comic knowledge as we look at all the San Diego Comic Con news we missed last time. There’s new product from Mondo, Hot Toys, Mezco, Mattel, Diamond Select and Loyal Subjects. And lets not forget the HUGE load of Marvel Cinematic Universe news with a ton of new reveals for both the big and small screens. The Russo Brothers reveal their next project, Mythic Legions show off their next bug wave of fantasy goodness and reel in the big-Trent fish. Ben backs a kickstarter by the name of “Deathlatron” and finally drops his SDCC Shuttup and Take my Money on something you’ll never expect! Ben then tests our knowledge on all things Aliens with a multiple choice quiz – and thank GOD it was multiple choice! Trent gets a spelling lesson and discovers that A is for Alien – shocking!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we continue the discussion from San Diego Comic-Con 2019! We take a look at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including more reveals from Neca. Yep, Randy Falk and the guys at NECA seem to have found the portal into our brain, and turned all those beloved versions of the turtles into real, 3D objects! And that Dimension X diorama has so many hidden goodies it's bodacious! There's GO GO Power Rangers to be astonished by, including a look at Gumby's muted cousin, Mr. Putty, of the Putty Patrol. Photo real? You betcha! It's enough to make Trent "don't-make-me-draw-lines" throw the line right out the window. And if HasLab's 2nd outing had you confused (and secretly raiding the cookie jar), then fear not, because three times a charm. Or a planet devouring megalomaniac. But we love him anyway. $575 sorta love. Yes, Unicron is real, or it will be soon if we can get enough backers (please. please, pretty please). Who said Unicron's are imaginary. Probably your mum. Right after she told you Santa Claus wasn't real. Which he is! Because how else would we get so many goodies. Sexy Joe's, Sith Trooper's with RSI, and the biggest Alien figure to date (a Rhino, not a Bull! Yes, we know they look alike Ben)... it's all here. Get comfy, and tune in! Because you know when it comes to SDCC, you can never get enough of that toy reveal goodness. Seriously. No bull!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it truly IS the most wonderful time of the year! With a ridiculous amount of content to get through, we had to split our Con coverage across two episodes! We hit up some of your favorite big brands from across the toy-verse : Masters, DC, Marvel and Transformers - with some surprises along the way. But before that, Ben kicks it off with a generous surprise of his own. There’s news from Mattel on their finally unveiled MOTU Origins line, MegaConstrux, DC Essentials, more BTAS, Marvel Legends goes BIIIG with some amazing reveals and Transformers aim for a more subtle approach. As always we have our Shuttup and Take My Money moments and discover that Trent is big ol’ tease! Too many companies, brands and cool stuff to mention – and remember that there is still another whole ep to come later this week!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we put down the toys for a moment to talk about two more things that permeate most 80s kids lives: Comic Books and Board Games! We got a ton of feedback from our last outings into Comics so we’re back with four more TPRRs (Toy Power Recommended Reads). From all across the multiverse there’s Transformers, Batman and even Zombies! There’s character origins, deaths, twists and turns in this universe-changing chat. We then go back in time to the 1980s where Board Games were king. Some of our fave properties are represented here and some, you may not have ever expected! There’s shoutouts to some of the all time classics including Hero Quest, Guess Who, Monopoly and even the mighty Test Match! Which ones did you have? But before you answer, it’s your turn so roll the dice already!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we take a look at one of the wackiest toylines of the 1980s; the Real Ghostbuster. How real are they you ask? About as real as the profits that this film made. We then test the tagline "I ain't afraid of no ghost" as we take a look at the action features; including the wonderful fright features! And of course, no podcast on the Ghostbusters would be complete without asking the question "who you gonna call?" And if you're the casting agent for the animated series, the answer is "not Ernie Hudson!" And yes, karaoke theme song time! Then, Frank, Darren and Trent head to the front of the class for "show and tell." From Frank smuggling Marvel Legends on international flights in his clothes to Trent's beachside holiday destination (with a toy shop around the corner) to Darren finally receiving a dream figure... and not a thread of rooted hair in sight! Sure, it may finally after all these years be in a consistent styling to that of her twin brother! But how are you going to make her hair stand on end when she sees all those scary ghosts?!?!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we catch up on some of the early reveals of SDCC 2019. It seems Mattel is going big with stuff from Masters, Princess of Power and Batman - but are even these variants too much for Darren? There’s also some swirling rumors surrounding a possible buyout of Mattel, but is it all smoke and mirrors with some sour grapes? NECA show us more Turtles product which gives us a clue as their future plans. We also ask the question: does a 2D paint job work on a 3D sculpt? There’s new stuff from Storm Collectibles as they delve deeper into their Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter lines. And hot off the press, we learn of a very cool cameo for the up-coming Ghostbusters film. We then look at possibly the greatest crossover film ever made with Batman v TMNT. What was our favorite part (this goes for a while…), what was not so great, where can you get Bane Syrup and how does Pink Floyd fit into all this? Get ready to press all the buttons are we rate this superb crossover!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we are joined by Dave from Dave's Video Graveyard (Paulie did not agree to the podcast being called "Dave's Video Daveyard") and Paulie. Paulie gets the TPP initiation in typical style (no, his nipples were not harmed in the recording of this episode). Then we jump into a review of the Masters of the Universe motion picture. Why does Castle Grayskull look like a 5G cell tower? Did Bill Conti get asked to show his workings to explain how he came up with his score? And just what did the hair and makeup team have on their mind when they designed Gwildor? No topics are out of bounds, especially not Chelsea Field's impressive T-Shirt and gun holster. But perhaps the most valuable lesson of all - don't stand next to Dolph at a firing range. The guys then embark on a special quiz designed masterfully by Frank, where there can be no winners. Except in the stakes of who uses the best hair conditioner. But does Davey use it on his Qwildor? To find out, you will need to tune into Dave's Video Graveyard for the crossover on the Mortal Kombat film. And spoilers... Dave wins again. Ding! Good Journey!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we sit down with a local LegoMaster, as-seen-on-TV Bilsy! Much like he did on the wildly popular show, he takes us on a crazy journey through his time in Japan, in front of the camera and all things Lego. How does one audition for a show like LegoMasters? What are Brickman and Hamish like in real life? Is the Brick Pit what heaven is like? How many grey-bricks does it take to become a Jedi God? Plus Bilsy’s fave non-brick toyline may just surprise you! There’s even some teasers for his future Lego projects! We then talk to some Latest scores with Bilsy talking to the epic shopping trip that is Japan with some awesome retro pickups. Trent attempts to stop collecting. It is a poor attempt… Follow Bilsy’s work and life @iambilsy on all the socials.
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast, there's so much news its crazy! Trent keeps a close eye on the Licensing Expo held in Vegas as all the big companies are pimping their wares looking for interested buyers. Sounds boring, but these are the genesis of the deals that will shape our toy future. And at this stage it seems like we are going back to the future with brands such as Micro Machines, Tonka and Hello Kitty striking new deals... There's new reveals from Hasbro which are cooking up a storm, S7 pre-orders are radio-active (in a good way) and we look into our Magic 8 ball to see if there is a film adaption coming... "Signs point to Yes" There's also looks at the new WonderWoman 84, more Transformers MasterPiece, Ecto-1, Inspector Gadget - and if that wasn't enough, is TRU coming back to Australia?!?! We also determine that Trent's voice over work needs some, work...
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we take this show on the road as we record on location at the 2019 Adelaide Mega Toy Swap Meet. It's our own ComicCon with a massive variety of goodies to look at, friends to catchup with and beers to be drunk. While we wait in line for doors to open there's a few hot topics doing the rounds of fandom including our new Batman, Snake Mountain and some SDCC reveals. From there it's all about the latest scores as we talk you through our highlights of one very expensive day! We also chat to some of our toy community brethren on their own passion projects and finds for the day. So join us for as Bilbo Baggins once said: We're going on an Adventure!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast there’s a few juicy news headlines to address including the end of Game of Throne, Stranger Thing LEGO, The Watchmen TV show, a looming Mortal Kombat vs He-Man showdown and the casting heard round the world, a new Batman? We then dive head first into the murky depths of one of DC’s most curious characters, the ever-green Swamp Thing. This Kenner line comes at an weird time in history which is almost as weird as the associated cartoon. But whats not to love about a monster who protects the greens of earth? Like all cartoons of the era, its theme song is memorable – but not in the way you’d expect! We close off with a look at some ‘perfect’ modern toys. We’ll always skew vintage but today we tip the hat to some of the best product from NECA, Takara, SH Figurarts and Mattel have produced in the modern era. Frank however makes a fatal mistake by joking at the expense of He-Man : Look out! A wild Darren attacks! (By attack, we mean defends)
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we dive back into the world of Etheria as the team looks at Season 2 (allegedly) of Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princess’ of Power. We cover the great and the not-so-great of this ultra-short season. Is it headed where we THINK it is and more importantly – do we want it too? But will we actually see any toys? Only Mattel knows (allegedly). Darren then challenges us to a quiz with an opening question that redefines out of left-field. And did we have our first ever dead-heat on an all-in-question? It’s then latest scores time and Frank seems to take ALL the time to talk through his purchases. Has he replaced Trent as the shop-o-holic? (allegedly) Ben also proves talent runs in the family as he tells us of his Free Comic Book Day experience!
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Today on theToy Power Podcast, it’s time to review the biggest cinematic event of our time: Avengers Endgame. We cover EVERYthing so it means there WILL be spoilers and this ep runs longer than usual! This movie is so massive, it changes an age old saying! It’s tough to write this without including spoilers so if you’re one of the 5 people on the planet who haven’t seen the film, now is the time to bail! If you’re still here then strap in as we talk to our cinema experience, the mind boggling levels of fan-service, character arcs, post-credits controversy and finally land on a score out of 22. Shutup Davey, you don’t own that system! But fear not, it’s a Disney movie so there are toys to talk to – aren’t there? We also welcome our newest Patreon to the Toy Power Family. We love you 3000!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we look at a vintage line from LJN – no it’s not ThunderCats, say hello to the Super-Future-Family, The Bionic Six. With a theme song that sounds like a Rick Astley cover, these GI Joe sized figures are another 80s line that you may not remember. But stick around and learn about this crazy line including the most amazing origin story you will ever hear! We also attempt to answer a un-finished piece of toy history – what does F.L.U.F.F.I stand for? We then welcome a special guest to the show – Frank’s wife Ali Allan! She helps the team answer tough questions as we look at our collections through the lense of our significant others. What’s their reactions? Do they attempt to buy stuff for us? Where do they draw the line? What’s it like to live with a collector? Is this show a podcast or a support group for the truly addicted? Was Frank bullied by school kids into buying toys? And where does Monopoly Man fit into all this?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we hit up the latest news including the hotley debated reveals from Star Wars Celebration 2019. There’s mixed news from DC Collectables, GREAT news from NECA and reveals from Hasbro and the Four Horsemen. Patreon favourite Swamp Thing stops by and fights for Discord icon-superiority with Trent. We then regale some of our favourite stories from the recent Comics and Toy Fair – with Sky-Lynx being the centre of a heartfelt story. Can Ben stop at just ONE Dino-Rider? What Sideshow statue did Trent pickup? Finally we look at Shazam with a full spoiler-riffic review of DC’s latest offerings. Did we like it? Did you? But most importantly, WHERE ARE THE TOYS??
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we look at another R-rated movie that got turned into a kid friendly product, with Coleco's 1986 line, Rambo and the Force of Freedom. Is there a link to G1 Jetfire in there? Do we remember this line? Have we seen it and simply not known it? And just how do you spell S.A.V.A.G.E? We then answer some detailed questions from super-fan Keith about toys you always find broken, discoloured or just missing stuff. Some questionable design choices rear their ugly latex covered heads in this discussion that runs the gamut of the hobby. While the usual lines are represented, there’s toy-chest levels of variety to be found here including Visionaires, Starcom, MASK and much more. How many of our shoutouts did you have growing up? We also ponder Darren swimming through a vault Scrooge McDuck style…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, its time for our own local version of SDCC - The Adelaide Comics and Toy Fair! We record live from from show floor to capture the fun and buzz of this bi-annual event. Trent, Ben and Frank are all working hard selling their wares so Darren does the heavy lifting talking to most of the people. You'll hear some familiar voices including a pair of our recent guests, our local plastic-crack dealer, and the sultry tones of another Adelaide based podcaster! There's also new an interesting people to discover including arguably SA's biggest Star Wars fan, The Little Shop of Faux Horrors, a local comic publisher Riverie Publications and much more. We then each give a quick wrap up of the day but don't fear, we will go over in great detail next week about our experiences and scores from this amazing community event. Excelsior!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we flex some muscles and jump in the ring as we look at the indestructible toys from LJN, The Wrestling Superstars. But like any good match we needed some expert commentary so we recruited our old friend Sean Fewster and a real-life wrestler Tyler “The Difference” Daniels. As a first timer we put Tyler through his paces, but does he end up putting one of us through a table? The boys even bring along a treasure trove of toys with all the big 80s names including Mr Wonderful, The Ultimate Warrior, Mean Gene, Randy Savage, Junkyard Dog and Hulk Hogan. Just like their real life counterparts these toys are built tough! But was the famous Wrestling Ring playset built a little TOO tough? We cover it all from the crazy merch to the defection of Sgt Slaughter, the holy grails of LJN and even answer the obvious, Which is tougher: Sean’s ankles, or a rice cracker? Trent then continues after the bell with a rendition of the Who Am I quiz. Think you can beat us and The Difference? Bring it – LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLE!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we chat to the man, the myth, the legend, Mr Brian Flynn! As the owner of Super7, he gives us the low down on his own weird and wonderful toy history and passions, plus some fascinating insights on a host of topics. Will we see more MOTUC Movie figures? What are the future plans for the recently announced Turtles and Toxic Crusaders lines? Are all toy companies really friends with each other? What is it like dealing with all that intense fan expectation and demand? NYTF was great, but SDCC is looking even better! There’s tales of Eldor, Conan, The Fright Zone, Beetlejuice, pizza, Randy Falk, former Mattel sculptors and even some stunning news about the vintage figures that never were… Brian also reminds us that this crazy hobby of ours should be fun otherwise, what’s the point? But most importantly, listen in if you want to know the big question we're all dying to know: Who is Brian Flynn’s favorite Ninja Turtle???
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we cover the latest news from the toy-sphere with a wide variety of stuff the chat about. From the West World, to the 1980s of Stranger Things, we end up sailing away on Jaba’s Barge with a trio of famous Saturday Morning Ducks. There’s some potential casting news about the long-awaited He-Man movie, while we all salivate over the latest trailer from Avengers Endgame. Sticking with the Marvel brand, we branch into our review for the latest MCU movie, the Brie Larson-led Captain Marvel. Featuring nostalgia galore and outstanding performances from its big cast, we break it all down like a sweet 90s rap song. To the trolls and the haters: Leave your agenda at home thanks. But don’t worry, there’s a big old spoiler warning if you’re one of the 6 people in the world who haven’t seen this movie! There’s also some tasty reveals at the end of this ep including a much wanted return and special guest for our next episode…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we go back to the page and cover our favourite comic book runs of all time! Although it seems that Frank has some trouble defining what a ‘run’ consists of… There’s some big properties here on display but I don’t want to spoil them here! Lets just dance around the reveals (like any good comic book would do!) with some foreboding lines: Ben declares he is a winner right off the top – and given he features a TRIPLE crossover, he might very well be right! It’s like BP&J with an extra ingredient! Frank takes on a daunting comic that is still running today. It features a well known origin story but with a twist that forces him to re-look at the whole franchise… Darren takes us back to 2002 with one of greatest fan-created comics of the modern era. But how did he read it if it wasn’t released in Australia? #notaconvict. Trent then looks at – noodle soup. Or rather, uses it as a strange segway to one of the most beloved 4-issue runs of all time featuring a world class artist. Oh and he was drunk while reading it. But it did give us some wonderful toys which Trent still treasures. Frank then rounds it out with another rendition of the Who Am I quiz. Ben is on fire, while Trent is cool as ice and Steven Bradbury’s it for the win!
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast – don’t be fooled by the title, we aren’t getting political! Before we look at the state of our toy journey, we follow on from last week where we got maximum (effort) feedback! A number of shoutouts to more incredible customizers out there including David Alexander with his Six Million Dollar Man collection, Joe Amaro with a MASK toy we never knew we wanted, John Norwood with some great MOTU mash-ups and old mate Oliver Jones with some great advice for those looking to get into the DIY world. Frank enters the land of 3D printing and starts with one of the most sought after Masters pieces. The team then take an introspective journey where we chat bout our own toy rooms, collecting habits, concerns, hopes and dreams. What are we chasing? What have we changed our minds on? We then round it off with another rendition of Reading/Watching/Playing including but not limited too: Lego Movie 2, Super Smash Bros, The Orville, all the fighting games ever, Umbrella academy and Doom Patrol. Such variety! Much excite!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we tackle a fan requested topic as we dive head first into the wonderful world of custom figures! Find out who’s the most talented of our team and which figures they’ve made, repainted, sculpted, modded and kitbashed their blood sweat and tears into. From a WonderBread, a Faker-Cat, T-Rex’s and even figure that is literally, split down the middle. We also spotlight some amazing figure creators who put our efforts to shame. Be sure to checkout @ehmio_adventures and @christinaconan on Instagram to see how the professionals do it! There’s also a world of possibilities with LEGO mini figures, repro-parts and sticker-sheets. But it can’t be all good news can it – just what is the potential dark under-belly to this burgeoning market? We then close it out with another rendition of Show and Tell with variety that can’t be beaten – from Battle Beasts, to Masters and even StarCom. There’s even a little preview of the potential future of DC figures as we do a live unboxing. So what’s the verdict?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast - It’s Xmas in January! Or rather February! The team are one man down today with Frank potentially looking at a secondary source of income – why? To afford all the cool new toys that we’ve seen! There’s a bit of industry news that dropped days before the Fair which will have some big implications on brands we love! As well as new figures, there’s even new scales to wrap our heads around! All our faves are here – DC, Marvel, Voltron, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Star Wars, Batman, Transformers, Ren and Stimpy, TMNT, Masters of the Universe, Predator, Conan and much much more! As per tradition the team all get a “Shutup and Take My Money!” – who will drop it when and where?? There’s a scolding for one of the oldest Toy companies out there who seems to have dropped the ball on multiple fronts. But which company gets our gong for best showing? There’s surprises galore in this episode but it comes with a warning: keep a close eye on your wallet, it will be emptied fast!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we take a look into the lighter side of toy collecting as the team each assemble their own list of the weirdest, wackiest and just plain “What The?” toys every produced. More than KOs, some of these items come from the biggest toy companies on the planet and beg the question: Who the hell approved this? By the very nature of this topic, the conversation does turn a little blue at times so best to listen with headphones for this one! Some non-spoilery highlights include: Darren can’t handle mash-ups, it’s Rad to Repeat things, how many Points of Articulation does a food product have, just why the cheerleader has hairy legs, and the toy that had parents-groups up in arms – at least, for the first release. Darren then brings it home with a quiz from all across the pop-culture-verse including a devious Who Am I that isn’t what it first seems. Or is it?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we tackle a very special character spotlight – Ben’s favorite character of all time : The Shredder! From his Mirage Studios origin to the first run of toys and too the silver (and small) screen, we cover it all and get to know this iconic villain. Learn about the Shredders brother, his love for worms, his original name, what sort of grenade he favors and just where the hunchback design comes from. But just how many Shredders are there in the original line? And how many of these do we have in our own collection? They come in all shapes and sizes including but limited to: Soft head, repaints, Squashed face, transforming, stretchy, Nugget Pouch and glow in the dark. Yes there truly is a Shredder for all occasions! We then round it out with another go at Reading/Watching/Playing where books seems to be making a comeback while Ben is living in the future with his new console purchase. Not to be out done, Trent tries to steal Darren’s thunder in a sign off that feels like a post credits outtake!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we look back at the crazy Christmas movie month that closed out 2018. While the new Glass movie gets a mention, today we’re focused on 3 pop-culture icons in Bumblebee, Into the Spider-verse and Aquaman. Be warned all ye who enter – spoilers territory lies beyond! Is Bumblebee the first non-trash Transformers movie every made? Is it a prequel? Wait, you’re telling me Decepticons CAN have character development? Meanwhile in Marvel-town, Ben just wants an animated movie where he can SEE stuff - but learns a lot about the Spider-man world along the way. And hammers. Big hammers. Aquaman dominates the box-office and so too our discussions. Even little ol’ Australia contributed to WBs big pile of money. But is the movie an up-scale Waterworld? Or is it Under-The-Sea but with less singing? We also introduce our newest character: a Frank who sounds just like Ben. But most importantly, how are the TOYS for all these films? We close out with some heated discussion about just how much the modern toys are costing : are they pricing themselves out of local retail? How do economics factor in? Where do retailers stand on this? Where do YOU stand?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the team take a run at the latest bout of news and there are some heavy hitters! Marvel is in celebration mode and we all benefit! There’s new content from Diamond Select, Mafex, McFarlane, Hasbro, Funko and NECA. There’s a strange early release for Shazam, Masters Classics reveals and a way to save money at DisneyLand? We get the inside scoop on the Funko broken joints drama – but it’s actually good news! There’s even some movie talk with Ghostbusters 3 and Spider-Man Far From Home. Ben tells us about his new fave podcast (not us, but it is Toy related!) which leads us to one of the most amazing toy finds of all time – The Kevin Collection. Trent then brings us back to 1985 with a look at a fan request in Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors – but is there a Jayce toy to be found? How difficult is it to find and complete the toys themselves? Can the bad guys get badder? All these questions and more are answered in this hilarious vintage throw back!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we welcome a special guest, friend of the show and author of his own book One Life, Mr Luke Green! Today we look at another toyline from the 80s perhaps best remembered for it's animations opening theme song, C.O.P.S! No, it's not the reality TV show you're thinking of, this is the Central Organization of Police Specialists. Featuring some of the best names from the era including BulletProof, The Big Boss and Buttons McBoomBoom, we look at this sometimes wacky entrant from Hasbro and how it came into existence. Pulling from RoboCop, GI Joe and even Mandrake, was there a lawsuit waiting to happen? And our fave feature The Nugget Pouch gets a cybernetic upgrade which seems to bring out the juvenile jokes in all of us! Darren shares some news about David Jones and how they are re-focusing their efforts into the toy-retail space. In a post TRU world, is this the answer? We round things out with a new segement, The Show-and-Tell. Just like when you were at primary school, we each pick a toy with a tale to tell and pass it round the table. Long time listeners will probably be able to predict some of these but there are some great surprises and variety to be found! Don’t forget to check out Luke’s book “One Life” at your local Dymocks store or online through Kindle!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we look at a fan requested toyline (thanks Michael!), the very 90s Biker Mice from Mars. At the height of the mutant craze what did Throttle, Modo and Vinnie bring to the table? Ben takes us on a loud journey as we discover just what the Galoob toyline had in common with Venom and even Terminator. We then steal a segment idea from our friends at the GSTU Network show Breaking the Panel by going through what we are currently Reading/Watching/Playing. With all the good movies, games and books out there, it’s a pretty extensive list. But which one us is actually WRITING a book? Trent then tests the boys with another Who Am I quiz – there’s only one we outright blank on that will make you scream the name in frustration! We then round it out with a quick Soapbox on the new vintage-styled Masters figures from Super7. In particular, the Power Harness of He-Mans that just won’t quit…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the team is joined by our friends and fellow GSTU-network podcaster, Mr Paul Klotz! And it’s a good thing we have an extra voice cause there is news-a-plenty to get through. Starting with the big one – Mattel no longer has the DC Master License which now passes to SpinMaster. But what’s a SpinMaster? What does this mean for Mattel? And where does Hasbro fit into all this? Let the speculation begin! Rise of the TMNT has landed on our shelves – did we cave? G1 Optimus is back – kinda? As the holiday season comes to a close, we look at some blockbuster movie numbers and see who comes out on top. Do we have the info that might just convince you to attempt ANOTHER Transformers film? Frank also predicts his next sick day well in advance… We then take a look at the Marvel character Blade. He might have been left by the wayside of late, but the current wave of superhero popularity owe a lot to this kick-ass trailblazer. With toys, Movies, tv shows, anime and sped up car chases, there isn’t a lot of media Blade hasn’t been a part of. But what’s his link to Duke Nukem? And if Wesley Snipes is to pass the torch, who do you cast?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we finally raise the bat and arrive at our 100th episode! This one is so big, we had to get our good friend Davey Damaged on to help bring our inflated heads back down to earth. And what better way to celebrate than with the results of our long-running poll: The Top 10 Vintage Playsets of all time! With votes from all around the interwebs, find out what our listener(s) think is the best pre-1999 playset to ever grace the living room floor. With representations from all the big 80’s toylines, which ones are the surprise packet and which ones didn’t even make list? Along the way, here’s some dot points to consider: Marvel at how Darren finds the cure for asthma. Ask questions about what percentage of a person is 22%. Laugh at the child-like innocence of (not-so) secret keeping at Christmas. Shake your head in disbelief as Davey manages to create a new toyline – the Gutten-busters – and a truly terrifying Halloween costume at the same time! And which playset reminds us of a meme from yester-year??? We also cover our Christmas pickups and talk about our fave personal scores of 2018. This one runs a little longer than usual but hey, ‘Tis the season right?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we put on our finest after dinner wear as wrap up the year that was for our second annual Toy of the Year awards! With votes from our Patreons and around the internet, we cover all the categories from the Best Movies, Shows, Comics through to the biggest flops, surprises and all round best Toys of 2018! Which ones were the clear winners and which ones couldn’t we decide on? If you think Darren is indecisive, wait till you hear Trent’s outrageous claim! We then get a little help from The Boss (NOT you Mariah!) as we get in the gift giving spirit with our own Secret Santa. How well do we know each other’s toy tastes? Is Darren secretly McGyver? Is Frank starting his own Cabbage Patch doll collection? But there’s more Christmas surprises including some extra-ordinary generosity from Ben and a heartfelt speech from Darren. It really is like one of those family Xmas specials where we all laugh around the fireplace as the credits roll… Merry Christmas to all our listeners from everyone at Toy Power!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, it's a family affair as we welcome Ben's little brother Andrew to the show. You know, the handsome Sachse! Andrew shares with us his love of all things mechanic with the perfect toy line: Crash Dummies by Tyco. Not to be confused with a certain hit 90s song, what started as an educational series of toys, became a hit with cars, planes and figures that were actually designed to break apart. But how do parents deal with a toy that is constantly “breaking”? No, no – not the dreaded Kraggle mum! The Sachse boy regale us with childhood stories and bring in both the toys and some treasured home-made items. We then change gears and return to the Jurrassic era for a good look at latest movie-tie in, this time from Mattel. With everything from the tiny Kinder-surprise toys to the Super Colossal T-Rex, Ben fills the table with dinos of all shapes and sizes. How did Mattel do in their first dino-attempt? But the real question of this episode is: What would Picard do?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the hills are alive with the sound of, sounds? The gang reflect on some of the most unique sounds that made so many toys iconic to our generation. Talkin' Turtles, the pew-pew-pew of a blaster, clicking Lego, whilsting missiles, voice changing helmets and much much more. Is that a G1 Transfomer or is it a Fax Machine? Naturally this leads to some chat about the music that captured our hearts from television, animation and cinema. Don't worry, we adhere to the 5-drink rule before busting out the karaoke. OR DO WE??!?! We then dive into the eagerly awaited Dreamworks reboot of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Did it live up to the hype? Was it TOO much diversity? Do we think it’s good enough for a Season Two? Is Greyskull truly honored?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we’re joined by our resident plastic-crack supplier Sam Cripps of @NerdsParadiseAdelaide who in typical fashion, delivers us more goodies. And I’m not talking about his Street Sharks tattoo… We start on a somber note as we pay tribute to the late Stan “The Man” Lee and his enormous legacy. There’s a couple of controversies floating about including the newly released Santa He-Man (He’s got a new hat!), a price-tag reveal of MP-44 Optimus Prime and the leg-snapping stats of Funko’s Savage World Thundercats. We also learn that Venom is more popular than we thought, Hellboy’s beefcake level is off the charts, Mythic Legions keep getting better and better, all while Detective Comics reaches an amazing milestone. Frank then tests the lads with an old-timey quiz about the toys of yesteryear that is quickly derailed by the cheapness of Parker Brothers, lead flavored bubblegum and butt-cheek tattoos. Other highlights include: An Arnie/He-Man crossover that Trent just won’t let go of, “packages rubbing on packages” and a potential unboxing video of Darren’s that we (sadistically) kinda wanna see…
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the team are one man down as Ben is sadly absent. However the reasons behind it sound Royally familiar… Darren takes us back to 1986 as we take a look at the Remco Karate Kid toyline. This short run only featured 6 characters but had 5 – that’s right FIVE – playsets. It also features the most ludicrous naming convention for its variants that you can’t help but think might have influenced this episode title. Did this line give us the best use of roleplay toys ever? Was it the first to give us a Referee figure? What does the future hold given the popularity of the new Cobra Kai show? Should we consider other obscure short-run lines? (DUNE I’m looking at you!) Frank then opens a controversy-laden soapbox as he takes aim at the DC Movie universe and in particular Warner Brothers. Can you accurately guess how many seconds before Darren interjects? Do we REALLY need a Joker origins movie? Is course correcting the Titanic possible? Was Geoff Johns the right man for the job? Trent makes a startling admission, but also does his best WB Exec impersonation by declaring “WE GOT NOTHIN!” Regardless of which side of this you fall on, the only real question is: How did we manage to talk so long without Ben?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, Ben guides the us all on a retrospective of the not-so-vintage SOTA Street Fighter line. Listen as the boys provide insights into what sets this line apart from other Street Fighter lines. The alternate heads, the articulation, the sculpts and all those grand accessories. We also look at each of our fave figures alongside how they played in the iconic game. So you have to wonder, what went wrong? But the real question that plagues our sleep : Is Street Fighter better than Mortal Kombat? FIGHT We then tackle a tougher than-it-might-seem question around the modern toy lines we collect. Or rather, how many modern DO we collect? Any guesses who comes in first place? HINT: His name doesn’t start with an F, B or D! But who amongst us is the ultimate Cherry Picker? Do you use the splatter-gun approach and collect it all, or are you more character driven? And now the lines are becoming blurred in todays market – vintage toys being made in 2018? Oh boy – we are in sooooo much trouble….
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we see the return of our Character Spotlight of the under-rated Transfomer, Ultra Magnus. That’s right, he CAN deal with this right now! We cover the most significant incarnations from the toys, animation and comics. The lads then look at some feedback from fan and Patreon Colin Betts all the way from Canada, eh. Ben then presents a 9 Question quiz with a very cool twist. Have Darren, Frank and Trent finally met their match or is their enough knowledge in the room to get them out of this jam? Trent then hops on the Soapbox to – praise a company? Trent, that’s not how Soapboxes work… His “target” are the legendary 4Horsemen and their amazing Mythic Legion figures. Trent doesn’t even HAVE his yet but is already frothing at the mouth at the new gold standard of action figures. Will we have to trank Trent to calm him down?
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Today on the Toy power Podcast its our Halloween House of Horrors special! And what makes an episode more special than our favourite guest and self-confessed expert at scaring kids, Mr Davey Damaged! We look at the spookiest, creepiest and down0right disturbing toys every produced. From the glory days of the 80s with Warrior Beasts, Skeleton Warrors and Aliens, through to the modern era dominated by the likes of McFarlane and NECA. We then branch out into some of our favourite Halloween episodes from TV-land. Simpsons, Goosebumps, Scooby-Doo and even Supernatural. Working our way out of the spooky-land we answer some fan questions including how would we handle a Monsters in Pocket/Mighty Max reboot line, and a virtual wish-list of what figures we want from our fave modern toylines. Safety warning for this episode: Trent likes to lure girls into bathrooms, Ben likes to scare his future-wife with Gremlins and Davey does a creepy good Trent impression in one of our more memorable outros.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we cover the latest news from the toy universe. The show goes international as we look at some reveals from Paris Comic Con and chat to Frank about what’s involved with toy shopping in Hong Kong. We even got a glowing review from Egon Spengler - you read that right! As another Super7 order window comes to a close, we look at the some of the controversy surrounding bots placing orders with Super7 - is SkyNet finally real? We then take a backseat from complaining about shipping costs when we hear from one of our European fans who puts it all in perspective! There’s new reveals from LEGO, Hot Toys and Batman The Animated series Box-Set that looks super promising! In some strange news, Transformers G1 re-issues are showing up in the most unlikely of places - which leads to us creating the most, uncomfortable robots ever! In the business world Hasbro shares some disappointing news which they then try to put a positive spin on it - emphasis on ‘try’. Finally we are surprised and amazed at a wonderful gift from our Patreon John Caulfield. We open this box of goodies live on air so the suspense is real! This leads into a latest scores segment where Trent has a shining halo moment with an unexpected find. Keep it on Toy Power for our Halloween Little Toy-Shop of Horrors episode coming next week with our good friend Davey Damaged!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we look over the latest offerings from Super7 and their Masters of the Universe Club Grayskull and Filmation lines. Including well known characters such as MerMan, the Sorceress and Spikor, alongside the more obscure Wrap-Trap and Daylamug (don’t ya love these names??!!?) we cover the good, the bad and weird in this wonderful round of figures. Which one is our favourite? Can Darren pick just one? Will Trent hop on the soapbox? Which ones did Ben cherry pick from? And whats all this hoopla about people getting a new Tri-Klops head that shock horror actually turns? Did any of the lads get theirs? We close off the ep with another brain-busting quiz by Darren who challenges us on everything from movies, toylines and everything in between. How many did YOU get right?
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Today on the Toy Power podcast, it’s our local version of Comic Con and we record LIVE from the show floor! There’s so many names, places and faces in this episode, we’re doing the Mattel and just gonna hashtag the hell out of it! Trent and Ben have their stalls of goodies to trade so Frank and Darren take over the mic and walk you through an event with a thousand other people and millions of toys, comics, collectables to look at! The gangs all here including friends old and new - we talk not only toys but comics, local artists and content creators. Big thanks to Brett Owen for his outstanding work in bringing the geekiest community in Adelaide together for this wonderful event. Shoutout to all the wacky and wonderful people we spoke too - support your locals Adelaide and even if you’re not from around here, check out their awesome work they are putting out into the world. We end then end the show with a quick recap of our latest scores in this slightly extended episode.
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Today on the Toy Power podcast it’s nothing but new hotness as we cover the latest round news headlines plus the breaking stories out of New York Comic Con 2018! Infact there’s so much stuff to talk about, we had to call in some backup in the form of our good friend, Mr Davey Damaged! But it seems right from outset, Darren is set to usurp Davey’s self-made crown of dirty humor… Other topics include: the newly unveiled DC Primal Age figures - the latest trailers from Aqua-Bro, She-Ra and Bumblebee - Davey’s graphic love for McFarlane - Mondo: Yeah but, WHEN? - Height Shaming - Marvel Legends hitting right in the 90s - When is an alternate head, not so alternate - Uppers and Downers - DC Movies: bro do you even tone? - Star Wars Black and Resistance figures - Trent sweating on female figures - Transformers hitting us right in the 80s (and our pants) - New DC Essentials goodness and, at the end of it all, we come to the realization that we all need more Giraffes in our life. But like, not really….
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast we take a detour from toys to talk about the other love in our lives – The art of Podcasting itself! In this community-centric episode, we spill the beans on what shows we listen to in our spare time as we share the love. From our friends on the GSTU including Breaking the Panel, Blazing Defender and Botched, to our unofficial fifth member Davey Damaged and his wonderful show Daves Video Graveyard. There’s also My Wife is Going to Kill Me, Shelf Life, DC-OnScreen and Fans of Power. But its not just pop-culture and nerdy stuff, stuff that not-cool people listen too as well! Along the way we find that Frank does a pretty mean Raph impersonation and learn about how to summon the legendary Half-Candy Man. Trent then tests the boys with a wide-ranging quiz. Ever the Quiz-Master Trent manages to psych Ben out and does a mean impression of a goony-bird, all while Darren invents a new catchphrase for Kenner. We round off with a quick Soapbox – or is it SoapBock? – about the newly released Power of Greyskull documentary, in particular its special features. It begs the question, is digital delivery really the best answer? Or are we a little too old-school?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we visit the wonderful World of Springfield and everyone’s favourite dysfunctional family The Simpsons! While there have been numerous companies that produced Simpsons toys, we focused on the Playmates version at the request of our good friend Jose Gonzalez. With its huge roster of characters and clever use of talking technology, this line is epic but did any of the team collect them? Along the way we learn that Frank was banned from watching the show, Ben loves his aliens regardless of the style and Trent can ACTUALLY open toys! As you might suspect, this ep quickly becomes one big quote off as we delve into the memory banks of the longest running show on television. Apologies in advance for any ear-ache as we nearly break the mics from laughing so much! Changing gears we open the Soapbox as we look at case ratios, peg warmers and just how much retail mark up is there. How do small business’ cope with figure refreshes and having to clearance stock? Not sure how many answers we provide but it sure makes for a meaty discussion!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we cover all the news from the recently concluded PowerCon in San Diego. And what better way to do that than to chat with a CA local and our good friend Mr Jose Gonzales! But he’s got to earn his stripes and right off the bat we ask him who his favorite Australian is… (Hint: It’s not any of us!) From there it’s all about PowerCon and what we were shown from Super7, Mattel and the Four Horsemen. We hear direct from the show floor about the confusion that seems to follow Mattel #whatisgoingon, those wonderful ThunderCats reveals and the gorgeous Mythic Legions. Darren once again proves how epic his memory is, but still can’t make a decision between two figures while Ben is not happy about the name of a He-Man variant. #notmyslimepitheman And Jose contemplates moving into one of the biggest toy boxes on record! We then chat about our latest scores which is perfect timing thanks to a box of goodies sent by Jose containing some long awaited figures that we’ve mentioned many times… What could they be? #whatsinthebox Follow Jose on his toy hunting adventures on Instagram @vintagescoundrel
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we cover the latest round of news from all corners of fandom. Mattel dive into the movie business and we have some ideas for them – not all of them good! Those NECA Movie Turtles get a mainstream release – how far can the line go? Did someone say Vanilla ICE? Some interesting headlines as the toy industry begins to take shape in a post-TRU world with big moves by Walmart and FAO Schwartz. Is the in-store magician our favorite new character? The new She-Ra cartoon has a reveal date but will Mattel be ready in time? #notbloodylikely Is Michael Bay making a Home Alone movie? Ben wonders why the Vultures head is so popular while Trent bemoans the psychology behind numbered Star Wars Black figures. We then have a quick look at a toy that features in EVERYones household – LEGO! But how did you read that just now? LAYGO? LEGO? LAEGO? Will Ben ever find missing dragon wing that was stolen by the heater? Will Trent every NOT send himself new toys from his Lego Postal Office? All the answers await you… #asktoypower
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a look at the not-quite-vintage 200X Masters of the Universe line. What did we like, what did we not, and the big one: What went wrong? It’s a tale of competing ideas – The Four Horsemen vs Mattel. Was changing the sword a big deal? What other lines were they competing against? Where was the video game? (I mean, one that was half decent) What’s with those case ratios? Also featuring: THAT Transformation sequence, a Rottweiler vehicle (you read that right) and a new Skeletor variant that Mattel DIDN’T manage to create! With not much time left, we tackle a topic that could be its own episode: Which Ninja Turtle is the best? There are four different opinions on display so tighten your bandana and pick a side. But controversially, which one of the boys had changed their opinion over the years?!? Tune in to find out! Props to our friend @grayskyllwarriortoys for his amazing MOTU collection in todays artwork.
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Today on the ToyPower Podcast, we shine the spotlight on a character that is anything but shy – the Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool! Frank gives a quick history on how he came to be before Ben looks at his toy history with the first 10 Deadpools every produced, dating all the way back to the 90s. In all of this we learn the link between Wade Wilson and Deathstroke, Taylor Swift, an alternate version of Slimer and a theory on where the famous red-and-black costume came from… Oh and we answer the oft-asked question of just what is the difference between Marvel Select and Marvel Legends. We then close it out with an extensive look at our recent scores. Highlights include: Ben confuses his cat with a T-Rex, two VERY different takes on creating childhood memories, Trent starts to buy “Just a couple Marvel Legends”, Darrens suggestion of getting your partner drunk to help you buy more toys, and a catchcry/excuse that is free for all collectors to use with their kids : “Not for you, these are for Frank!”
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a special fan request as we look at the vintage line of the Micronauts. Before Transformers, before Ant-Man made shrinking things cool, these gorgeous toys were light years ahead of the competition. Die Cast metal, parts sharing and even magnets – you really have to wonder why this line hasn’t continued into the modern era. Has Ben found a new favorite villain in Baron Kazar? We then take a walk around the local shops with another edition of What’s On the Pegs. LEGO are firing on all cylinders complete with their newest edition – Ape-Sh*t Uni-Kitty. We also accidentally branch into a chat about the newest rendition of the TMNT now that we’ve had a chance to watch the show… Spoiler: Darren still can’t decide. Frank then tests the boys with a truly difficult quiz centered around acronyms. So much B.A.N.T.E.R and plenty of S.H.O.T.S fired in this hilarious segment.
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we hit up some news headlines from all across the pop-culture sphere. Learn the latest on the #Disney / #20thCenturyFox merger, The #4Horsemen run their own Con, #Hasbro show us more #StarWars and #Marvel figures and we check out our new favourite doco, The Powers of Greyskull. We then look back at the first half of 2018 and those toys that are in contention for our Best of 2018 awards with a whole bunch of fan-feedback to boot! We also look at the business side of things and study the financial statements from some of the big players in a post TRU market. If numbers aren’t your thing, fear not – Number Cruncher Trent is in his element! While unplanned we spin out into a discussion on Funko, and look at how the polarizing brand came to own a curious slice of the toy markets. As if that’s not enough, we somehow manage to invent a new social media platform along the way – prepare to enter Intergram!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we attempt to tackle one of the biggest ongoing toylines around - the epic Marvel Legends! But we needed a Giant-Sized Team Up so we brought in our good friend Sean Fewster! We go back to the beginning of this amazing line and transition to the future of this huge line. Wanna guess HOW many Legends figures there are? We have the answer! Whether you're a ToyBiz or a Hasbro fan, there's nuggets of knowledge here for all types of fans! Seans has some epic stories involving his family (who collect as well!), Darren pines for a Days of Future past line and finally, what characters are there left to do? Darren then brings the brain in another round of Toy Power Quiz where we discover it might be time to invest in a calculator and wonder just what Masters of the Universe and a Quarterback have in common...
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast we head to the Quantum Realm and give a micro review on the giant fun of Ant-Man and the Wasp. Does it suffer from sequel fatigue or does the fountain of youth Paul Rudd capture lightning a second time? Speaking of lightning (Segway +1) Darren takes us on a trip to alternate 1985 where Kenner made a Back to the Future toyline! With the complete cast of the first film (including all the butt-heads) witness this line come to life from Darren’s amazing brain. We then close things off with another installment of Latest Scores and a conversation that includes, but is not limited too, replacement Krangs, socks and a 3D printed time machine?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we continue our look at all the goodies #SDCC18 has to offer. Why the double episode? Why NOT I ask you? If you think we missed something in our first ep, it's almost definitely in here! As well as toys there's all the trailer goodness to digest as we determine: Who won ComicCon? We also continue with our "Shut up and take My money!" moments - which toy will get the gong? Which figure got a DOUBLE gong and which one of the team refused to use theirs? #TMNT #Terminator #XMen #MarvelLegends #Gremlins #StarWars #ProfessorXavier #Wasp #Mezco #HotToys #Transformers #Hasbro #StarWarsBlack #Hasbro #Terminator #Kenner #TTMU #Aquaman #Godzilla #Predator #Shazam #Titans #Kotobukiya
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, come with us on a journey to the mystical land of San Diego! It’s Christmas in July for pop culture fans world wide and we have got you covered with all the latest releases - Choose your favourite brand or toy maker cause it’s ALL here! #MOTU #DCComics #Predator #JurassicPark #Godzilla #TMNT #KarateKid #GoldenGirls #GodofWar #NECA #Hasbro #StormCollectibles #HiyaToys #HotToys #Mondo #Mezco – all this and some comments direct from the show floor courtesy of our roving reporter, Jose Gonzales! And just like ComicCon, there’s too much to do in one day, so stay tuned for a second special episode covering all the stuff that we didn’t get too!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we head along to the cinema and review the latest dino-flick Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom. What did we like (shortest part of the episode), what was the plot (also short) and what didn’t we like (strap in!). Along the way Trent corrects us all our dino-names, we ask just how hot IS lava, how tough is Bryce Dallas Howard and is this the back-door pilot to Dino-Riders??? But more importantly, we look at the work Mattel are doing with the current toyline.
Next we dust off the Soapbox with some harrowing tales of us just wanting to get our cool stuff. From dodgy eBay sellers to generic email replies, tracking numbers that don’t, erm, track and even the incompetence of the local post office, I’m sure a collector of any kind will be able to relate to some of our tales! But do these stories have a happy ending? Tune in to find out!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, its a double-special episode. We welcome fellow collector and all-round awesome bloke Sean Fewster onto the show. Why the extra face? Cause there is SO DAMN MUCH to talk about! We take a look at ALL the toy news and reveals as we head into one of the biggest weekends on the geek-sheik calendar - San Diego Comic-Con 2018!
We kick it off with a couple of thankyous to some reviewers and a shameless plug for our good friend Davey and his ventures into podcasting. From that point onwards, it is allllll business. The Toy business that is! Lego unveils a legendary defender, new company MFA show off a Skeletor and Collector Vehicle and Marty Abrahms lives once more with the return of Mego. DC jump on the streaming-service bandwagon (and crush our spirits at the same time) while Darren regals us with tales of his midnight-toy-sale shopping experience. And I THINK we somehow invented Build-A-Figure Blind Bags... (TM)
Then we attempt the impossible - cover each and every exclusive you will at the upcoming SDCC. You be the judge if we got it there! All the big guns are here - big inhale NECA with movie Foot Soldier, Super7 dip their toe into the Transformers world but also deliver the now infamous Laughing Prince Adam figure (Darren is decidedly NOT laughing and Ben tries to karaoke. Tries). Mattel bring the swag with a bevy MOTU goodies including our personal favourite, the legendary nugget-pouch. There's Playmates with new TMNT product, Kotobukiya with a Dark Supergirl, more DC Multiverse figures, more Marvel Legends from the Netflix-verse, Mortal Kombat's Ermac, Power Rangers Zords and figures, LEGO from both sides of the superhero aisle, MUSCLE (featuring Sean's amazing wrestling-announcer intro), a life-size Tesseract, Trent's personal fave My Little Pony, a Star Wars fog machine, a famous yellow helicopter and yes, even Porgs. big exhale
If not-one part of that doesn't peak your interest, than you're not human!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we get quizzed by our fans who have submitted some challenging questions. We create our own characters for our favourite toylines, ponder over what our ultimate collecting goal is, and speak to a peice that means something to us on a sentimental level. Is a Toy Museum in our future? We also learn who are the actual adults in the room (allegedly!) We then answer a challenge that called us out for more 90s toys as Ben tests the team. Did we pass or fail this trivia task 20-years in the making?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we welcome a very special guest - Danielle Gelehrter aka Penny Dreadful. She's well known in the Masters community and has worked with MV Creations, Super7 and PowerCon crew to help shape the brand we love. Find out about her love of horror movies, her crazy Uncle, the epic quest to collect all the newspaper MOTU strips and even a tease about what Dark Horse books have planned next! While originally intended as a MOTU Classics retrospective, we get a little sidetracked and cover not only Masters but even stories about how to handle toys falling over and preventing the evil attack of dust! So strap yourselves in fans for one of our longer episodes - there's just too much good stuff to edit out!
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast, we review the latest season of everyones favourite show, Game of Thr.... wait no that's not right. I mean, The Toys That Made Us! We cover all the goodness that Star Trek, Transformers, Lego and yes, even Hello Kitty has to offer. Did Gene Roddenberry invent licensing as we know it? Did the Transformers episode give you wood? What's with Lego and their colour choices? Does Hello Kitty have a mouth or not? And did we just invite Paris Hilton onto the show?!? We then answer some listener feedback with a look at the 90s toyline Zoids! Thanks to Casey Hancock for this idea. If you weren't a collector of this line, you may soon be after hearing Ben's outstanding research!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we fight our way through some winter coughs to give you all the goss. SDCC is coming and so are some of the early reveals : NECA show off some TMNT, Gremlins and Predator figures. There's a new MP Prime coming, a show-accurate White Power Ranger and the biggest most expensive "toy" we've ever seen! (Hint: it involves a T-rex!) There's even a Transformers trailer that didn't make Frank cry! We also touch on the state of Aussie retail chains with some big news coming from Target. And finally some amazing news from our friends at TTTMU that makes us think that Darren is their fave... We then jump into the Falcon and head for that galaxy far far away as we review Solo: A Star Wars Story. We have a couple of very different cinema experiences (we're still not confident Trent saw the same movie!) and talk to how Disney may have shot themselves in the foot. And like any good Star Wars discussion, there is debate as to who shot first! I know, it was the scruffy nerf-hearder!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, the gang actually gets outside for once as we recount our tales of adventure at our biggest local toy-event : The Mega Toy Fair! It was an early and cold start to the day but our standing in line paid off in the end as you'll hear in this special edition episode. What kind of toys did we see? Or more importantly, what did we NOT see? What were our best bargins? And which ones did we nearly throw back in shock at the price tag? But an even bigger shock - we got recognised by a genuine fan! (No, it's not Davey). So join this great community that we call collecting as we activley engage on the thrill of the hunt; the fight for our right; the joys of toys; our superriffic scores - oh and dental care as well!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we jump on our Soapbox and rant about what really grinds our gears. Frank can't seem to give away his money, Darren harasses Mattel and Trent has a curious encounter of the Funk-o kind. As for Ben, well it seems he has, um, other interests... We also call-back to Ep. 20 and revist the controversial case of Premium Collectables. (Ominous music goes here) Then it's onto our local stores in the first edition of What's On The Pegs. We find Turtles, Transformers, Legends, Voltron, Dinosaurs and Lego but the quantities of each might surprise you. Finally Trent brings it home with his extensive look at the Toys That Never Were from his favourite sci-fi movie The Fifth Element. Picking up from where the protoypes left us, Trent envisions 1997 era toys of Korben Dallas, Lelo, Zorg, Rudy Rod and that iconic Taxi. After hearing this, we don't blame you for wanting a Kickstarter of this amazing line! Chicken gooooood!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, as new era of Ninja Turtles approaches, we look back at the most successful of them all - the TMNT of 2003! It only seems like yesterday these guys were on store shelves but there's so much great stuff to rediscover: The Foot Elite Guard, Hun, Karai, a Shredder who can now stand upright and yes, even Fast Forward. Yeah I said it! We even look at the video game history of this iconic style. Ben also shares his amazing connection to the history of Turtles comics. Trent then tests the boys with a quiz that covers all of fandom. How many did you get right? All this and some of our Latest Scores, is just a click away!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we hit a couple of hot news topics including She-Ra, a new Thundercats show , Franks 3D print project and tributes to some fallen greats. We then take off the brakes and review of Deadpool 2. WARNING: This is episode is NOT for kids! (Like, seriously) We cover Ryan Reynolds latest outing as the Merc with a Mouth and ask, what did we think? Like it? Love it? Meh it? And has Trent started a new trend with a ThankOut? Tune in to find out!
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Today on The Toy Power Podcast, we round up the latest news around the world including some interesting financial stats on the big companies. What impact has the TRU situation had? There's also some trailer and movie news featuring Predator, G.I.Joe and Bill and Ted air guitar riff Speaking of riffs, we chat about the Venom trailer.... ugh
Ben then takes us on a historical trip through two of the biggest horror franchises out there - Aliens and The Predator. From their beginings at Kenner to the amazing product put out by the likes of NECA. No stone is left un-turned from the legendary Big Chap to the UK exclusive two-packs and the mysterious Operation: Aliens cartoon that never was. What begins as a happy story of childhood Ben and his vast collection, turns to woe in the second act as he "matures" and sells the lot. But is there a redemption story on the horizon before we roll credits? You'll have to 'get to the chopper' to find out!
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Today on The Toypower Podcast we welcome a very special guest Leanne Hannah! She's known throughout Eternia as @stratosmacca She's done work on MOTU comics, drawn Transformers packaging artwork and even met Lou Scheimer! She helps us investigate one of the lesser lights of the Masters Universe - the Master of Flight, Stratos! From his early concept art to his modern toys, we answer all the questions. Beard or no-Beard? Just how does he fly? And the big one: Is it red wings or blue? (Did someone say PINK wings?) We then round things off with another Frank Quiz, drawing inspiration from Explain a Movie Badly. Are you as quick as Ben too answer?
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we dive headlong into the biggest movie of 2018 - Avengers Infinity War! We cover it all from our cinema experiences, the non-spoilers (which there's not much of!) to the big juicy spoilers you've been dying to hear! With all these characters to talk about, its a full length episode. There's no time for toilet breaks here - to which Ben has a very handy tactic to combat... We all shed some tears but perhpas not as many as some of the betting agencies out there! Yes it's a special edition for this special movie. Two bonus eps in two weeks! That's how much we love our listeners!
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Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a retrospective look at the under-appreciated but still amazing Thunder - Thunder - THUNDERCATS - HOOOOOOO!!!! From their beginning at LJN to the Bandai reboot of 2011, the toys, the comics, the shows and any and all stories we had about this 80s phenomenon. If you've still got your old Thundercats toys, might be time to dust them off cause there's GOLD in dem thar toys! We also finally get the chance to open a mysterious package sent to us from our first and biggest fan, Mr Chris Wisdom. What's in the box? Toys? Body parts? Just PARTS of toys? WE DON'T KNOW!! But it sure was fun finding out! We then come back to planet earth with a quick recap on insuring your collection, answering a fan question about this easy-to-overlook topic.
Too see the footage of Frank loosing his mind opening the Mystery box, go to https://youtu.be/FWrZzsHhdg4
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