Latest Episodes
Episode 045: Big Wheels
We drifted right into episode 45 with this great history talk about the Original Big Wheel and the Green Machine by Marx Toys. This is where all the little ones learned to love speed and spinning those little trikes in circles.
#greenmachine#bigwheel#greenwheel#bigwheel#marxtoys#marx#marxtoys
Episode 044: ThunderCats
All the way from Third Earth, the Brothers Newland sit back and talk about the LJN toy line of the ThunderCats. Learn about how this toy line is unique from many of its counterparts and why we only got 3 waves of these toys.
#actionfigures#thundercats#ljn#lionel#spacecats#sword#tigerclaw
Episode 043: Furby
Doo-oo-tye? We took some time to talk about Furbies that came directly out of the late 90's. From a weird language to being banned by the NSA, the Furbies have seen and heard a lot. They also freak a lot of people out. Kah boo Koo-doh
#tigerelectronics#tiger#electronics#furby#furbies#hasbro#annoying#plush#electronictoys
Episode 042: Inhumanoids
Another Sunbow Entertainment and Marvel tv show comes to life through a toy line released by Hasbro, seems like we have talked about this before.... We talked about the Inhumanoids from 1986 this week and discovered another story line that is prime for a reboot.
#inhumanoids#marvel#actionfigures#metlar#80stoys#retrotoys#classictoys#hasbro
Episode 041: Johnny Lightning
Listen and learn all about how these small die-cast started from a small run, to some crazy molds with multiple engines. Multiple toy companies keeping the Johnny Lightning line so many chances to succeed. These little die-cast cars might even be where the 'chase' model started.
#toppertoys#diecast#johnnylightning#hotwheels#toycars#dicastcars#wheels
Episode 040: Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos
Karate movies, action movies, tv shows, and even exercise equipment; the one and only Chuck Norris has done it all. He even started a cartoon that had a Kenner toy line all designed by the Karate master himself. Sit back and learn how this amazing star busted with this toy line.
#actionfigures#chucknorris#karatekommandos#action#fightingfigures#fighting#norris#chuck#kenner
Episode 039: DC Super Powers Collection
Under the roof of The Justice League, we came together and discussed the amazing toy line released in the mid-80's by Kenner Toys. The Super Powers Collection and all its glory had a sad end, but a glorious ride while it was around. Learn about these figures as we discuss what we had and what we remember.
#retrotoys#classictoiys#actionfigures#superpowers#kenner#batman#superman#flash#aquaman#wonderwoman#firestorm#dccomics#kennertoys#superpowerscollection#superfriends#robin#justiceleague
Episode 038: Ronin Warriors
We sat down with a couple of the most average guests we could find, Jorge (Toys R Us Kid) and Dave (The Dork Knight) to talk about the 1995 toy line released by Playmates. Enjoy as we learn more history than ever with the Ronin Warriors background.
#roninwarriors#actionfigures#japan#playmates#90stoys#90sactionfigures
Episode 037: Slot Cars
In 1991, we got a slot car track, and we spent a lot of time with that track. We talked about that track and the history behind slot cars from the beginning to the professional tracks that are used today.
#slotcars#slotcars#fast#track#justgofast#canyonofdoom#proslotcars
Collector Showcase: Customs and Designer Toys
Listen as we chat with DeathlyCute Toys about collecting, customs and designer toys. This is a bonus episode of our Live Collector Showcase. Hope you enjoy and we will be back next week with our regularly scheduled toy lines!
#deathlycutetoys#designertoys#customfigures#resindesigns#limited#dalhia
Episode 036: Rainbow Brite
We get Brite this week as we take a trip over the rainbow and talk all about Rainbow Brite and the Sprites that live in and around Color Castle. Rainbow's history wasn't bland and we dig in deep as we get a history and how she got started at Mattel.
#mattel#rainbowbrite#colorcastle#rainbow#brite#twink#colorful#80stoys#80sdolls#plush#horse#stormy#hammy
Episode 035: Nintendo Entertainment System
We talked about the video game system that changed everything for so many kids. Thats right the Classic Nintendo Entertainment System and all its 8-bit glory. That tow-toned square box that sat perfectly on top of your console television for so many years. No matter how many blows it took to get the games to play, it was perfect.
#nes#nintendo#8bit#nintendoentertainmentsystem#classicnes#ognes#8bitgames#collectorclint#dorksmen#guest#duckhunt#supermariobrothers