Latest Episodes
Episode 022: Board Games [Parker Brothers]
Growing up, board games were a huge part of our lives. We talked about some of the best within the Parker Brothers realm this week. Sit back and enjoy a conversation about ours and your favorite board games.
#parkerbrothers#boardgames#monopoly#cluue#cluedo#sorry#risk#newyearseve#trivalpursuit
Episode 021: Happy Meal Toys [1979-84]
Remember all those Happy Meal Toys you got when you were a kid, but have no idea where they are now? Yep, we talked about the start of how McDonald's got started with Happy Meals and the toys that came in the first 6 years.
#mcdonalds#mcdonaldstoys#happymealtoys#happymeal#astronik#80stoys#smalltoys
Episode 020: Masters of the Universe
By the power of Grayskull, we have the power to talk about Masters of the Universe this week. We traveled to Eternia and talked about all things MOTU this week, with special guest Damien from the Geek Together Podcast. Listen and learn all the things you didn't know about He-Man, Skelator and all things Masters of the Universe.
#motu#mastersoftheuniverse#he-man#heman#heman#she-ra#skelator#geektogether#geektogether#toyrewind#guestpodcaster#greyskyull#power
Episode 019: Crash Dummies
We crashed into the Tyco Crash Dummies toy line this week. Loads of fun with these guys that originated from an interesting place. Learn more about Vince, Larry and where Darlene went. Buckle up and get ready for a fun ride.
#crasttest#dummies#crashtestdummies#80stoys#90stoys#retrotoys
Episode 018: WWF SuperStars
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the guest himself, from Austin, Texas and the STS Guys, LARRY! Thats right, Larry joined us to talk about the WWF SuperStars from LJN Toys that we all loved to fight with.
#80stoys#retrotoys#classictoys#actionfigures#wwf#wrestling#hulkhogan#andrethegiant#randysavage
Episode 017: SilverHawks
Partly metal, partly real, mostly....forgotten? Metallic paint, silver wings and companion birds. What else could we be talking about but SilverHawks. The space cousins of ThunderCats and the toy line released by Kenner. We have it all.
#maraj#toys#80stoys#silverhawks#classictoys#jets#actionfigures#actionfigures
Episode 016: Robo Force
We somehow talked longer than this line actually existed. Learn more about how Robo Force came from a single robot, to a single cartoon episode, and then for the most part forgotten. We dive in deep and talk all about these awesome robots that just needed a bit more thought.
#retrotoys#robots#cbs#robofore#roboforce#roboforce#maxsteele#toys#classictoys
Episode 015: Lego Bricks
Building an episode around LEGO Bricks this week! We talked about LEGO, where they started and where they are now. And learn just how many LEGO were around the Newland household as we grew up. Who has them now and where can we find more!
#lego#blocks#buildingblocks#legobricks#bricks#retrotoys#80stoys#90stoys#constructiontoys#thelegogroup
Episode 014: M.A.S.K.
This week the Brothers Newland were joined by Joey from The Four Dorksmen to talk about M.A.S.K. This awesome toy line directly from Kenner in the 80's was a combination of G.I. Joe and Transformers that came along with a cartoon. Sounds like all the others right? Think again!
#80stoys#90stoys#mask#m.a.s.k.#vehicles#kenner#gijoe#cars#transformers#venom#trekker
Episode 013: Ghostbusters
There's something strange in the podcast lines, who did we call? GHOSTBUSTERS! That's right its Halloween time and we talked about the REAL Ghostbusters toy line from Kenner toys that released from 1986-91.
#ghostbusters#90stoys#80stoys#retrotoys#therealghostbusters#kennertoys
Episode 012: Smurfs
We were invaded by the little blue guys (and one Smurfette) this week and talked all about The Smurfs. From the pages of a small comic strip to the hearts of so many people, the Smurfs have been pretty consistent through the years.
#smurfs#80stoys#90stoys#retrotoys#minifigures#minitures#hanna-barbera#thesmurfs#peyo
Episode 011: Dino-Riders
This week we talked about the 1988-90 toy line Dino-Riders. From the heroic Valorians to the evil Rulon, these toys were awesome and had the technology to back it up. With a short running show to support the toys, the Dino-Riders were a force to be reckoned with.
#tyco#dinosaurs#80stoys#90stoys#dinoriders#dinoriders#dino-riders#sciencefiction#retrotoys