Cardback Cafe

The Cardback Cafe is brewing up another caffeine fuelled chat covering the latest news and reveals from all our favourite companies served with a side of all our latest purchases, pre-orders and pick-ups along the way.The Figure Fanatics  (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back discussing all the latest from the wild west that is action figure collecting. We're talking some old favourites this week including Super7, Hasbro and Hot Toys but we'll also dig into the controversial Premium DNA as they have begun to reveal their upcoming (maybe) Battletoads line. The figs certainly look the part but can the company behind them be trusted? While we don't have the answer just yet, we can certainly say that these new figures have our attention.So grab a seat and relax, we'll bring you over all the latest toy and action figure news right to your table here as another all-new episode of the Cardback Cafe podcast hits the airwaves.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPS

It's another big day here at The Cardback Cafe as we keep serving up all the latest caffeine fuelled collectible news from all our favourite companies and just like seemingly every week, we've got another massive portion to serve up today.Your Toy and Action Figure Baristas  (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back trying to figure out exactly how they're going to make the space for some truly epic reveals this week as NECA continues on their hot streak of Internet Breakers but don't think it's just the NECA show (al though let's be honest...it normally is) as we're also talking some new reveals from Jazwares, Blitzway, SH MonsterArts and a filling side portion of McFarlane Toys news and leaks. As we always say, come on in, take a seat and relax to the soothing sounds of two guys who get overly excited to add more plastic to their ever growing collections...or something like that. The Cardback Cafe is serving up another fresh episode for your enjoyment,Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPS

Well, well, well...we suppose it had to happen sooner or later so best to get it out of the way now. The Cardback Cafe locked its doors up for a week as the CBC Boys had to fight time and space in an epic battle that will be spoken about for years to come or real life got in the way which doesn't sound nearly as cool. However a week without talking toys has left the boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) bursting with energy and all the coffees along the way are only the icing on the cake as the Cardback Cafe Podcast returns with a Venti episode as we catch up on the last two weeks of our recent acquisitions as well as a heap of news. The Dollars/Pounds were flowing as we both created some shelf space only to seemingly reserve it up straight away for new additions to our collections. Find out how messy it got with two weeks worth of Purchases, Pre-Orders and Pickups.And they say no news is good news so what does it mean when there is ALL news because it certainly isn't bad when we start talking some epic reveals from the likes of Beast Kingdom, McFarlane Toys and of course NECA who may have somehow topped their reveal of the 'AN American Werewolf in London' figure...HOW DO THEY DO IT?!?Find out on this XL edition of the show filled to the brim with toy and collectible chat all fuelled by a never ending up of coffee. The Cardback Cafe is open and we're ready to serve up another brew.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPS

The Cardback Cafe is back serving up a special Espresso sized edition of the podcast.The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) have returned in this special (and shorter) episode of the show in which they'll discuss the current size and states of their respective collections. How much is too much and what happens when you cross THE LINE?It's a focus chat in which we get REAL and look at a slightly different aspect of the hobby, what happens when you just don't have the space anymore. We'll be back next week with a full pot of toy java brewed fresh for your enjoyment but until then we hope you get a kick out of this condensed shot of collector caffeination.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPS

The Cardback Cafe is back serving up another all-new episode of action figure fuelled toy chat to kickstart your week.WARNING: Everything is back to normal this week (YAY) The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back to report on their new scores with another mix of new and old in this weeks Purchases, Pre-Orders and Pick-Ups.However one pre-order is so big that it is actually has it's own news topic. What could it be? You've probably got a decent enough idea but let's just say we might need to pack up some current display pieces into CRATES or else there may not be room for the new arrivals.MEZCO hit the web with ToyzFair and with it three days full of reveals for all their various lines including a load of new One:12 Collective figures. Could we finally be opening up to this line? It looks like it.And NECA keeps the hits coming with a lot of Turtle related news and perhaps Frank's favourite reveal yet. We're talking a grail of a figure coming our way from the wizards in New Jersey.It's another big show here at The Cardback Cafe so pull up a seat and enjoy a hot cup of collectible chat.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

The Cardback Cafe is back brewing up another all-new episode of collector-centric toy talk to keep you caffeinated for the week ahead.WARNING: We did have a little glitch in the Matrix when we recorded this week so please excuse some poor quality audio :(The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) had a big week when it comes to THE THREE P's as both of these Toy Sharks could smell blood in the water. The news has been blowing up as of late and this week is no different as NECA is stepping things up with full reveals of their TMNT Turtles in Disguise Cartoon 4-pack and some tantalising teases from some of our favourite licenses. The Toddfather has officially ushered in THE YEAR OF SPAWN which besides being huge for fans of the comic franchise also provided some nice glimpses at figures we hope to put on the shelf.And the news keeps coming with reveals from HOT TOYS, some possible (amazing) leaks for the Lightning Collection and a whole heap more.It's another big show here at The Cardback Cafe so pull up a seat and enjoy a hot cup of collectible chat.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

The Cardback Cafe is back brewing up another all-new episode of collector-centric toy talk to keep you caffeinated for the week ahead.The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back talking all things plastic as some LONG AWAITED figures have finally made their way into our hands...well, one of us at least. So what will be the verdict on the MAFEX Miles Morales and Peter B. Parker? We'll drop into the Spider-Verse to find out.And another big week for new drops from all the usual suspects with NECA (and Randy) apparently returning from their social media hiatus to give us some looks at new horror offerings and teases to the future, HASBRO had another Power Rangers themed Fan First Friday event with some new reveals for the Lightning Collection, The Toddfather himself updated The Spawn Remastered Kickstarter backers and Dad-bod Boba is getting the high end Hot Toys treatment. We talk about all that and a lot more this week on the show.It's another big show to kick off our second month back in the swing of things here at The Cardback Cafe so pull up a seat and enjoy a fresh mug of toy chat.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

The Cardback Cafe is back for another all-new episode filled hot cups of toy talk to keep you warm during these cold winter months.The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are chatting new arrivals including some SUPER figures that we've been waiting to have in our hands including one of the beefiest pieces of plastic one of us have handled in a while.And what started as a fairly slow news week quickly ramped up with new teases, reveals and previews from all our favourite companies. Hasbro was back at it with some Deluxe reveals from their Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series lines, Hot Toys is getting frisky with Batman Forever figures, the Toddfather continues to tease new figures at an alarming rate including a possible new Spawn line(!) and some more juicy bits from NECA and Boss fight Studios.The beans are grinding and you can smell  the sweet sent of action figure news in the air on this weeks episode of the Cardback Cafe Podcast.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

The Cardback Cafe is back open for business and we've brewing up fresh toy talk all day long on this news filled episode.The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back going over some of the plastic they've acquired and hunted over the past week with some grail items finally arriving and possibly finishing off a collection in the process!However todays special is our new SUPER BREW which is a NEWS filled blend that will knock you out of your chairs. Seriously, so many new announcements that we couldn't fit it all into this one episode.  There are a lot of surprises coming from seemingly every company that produces plastic these days and this week it was the mad geniuses at SUPER 7 who decided to lay claim to your wallets and wall space with their WEEK OF REVEALS. So many great things to take about including Godzilla, Power Rangers, Thundercats, Silverhawks and more. The beans are grinding and you can smell  the sweet sent of action figure news in the air on this weeks episode of the Cardback Cafe Podcast.Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

After our unexpected return to the podcast arena we are keeping things going with the second episode of our second season and boy is there a lot to talk about this week.The CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) bring back THE THREE Ps as boxes have been arriving at an incredible rate at both Cardback branches BUT what exactly is inside???We're also back into NEWS mode as there have been so many awesome announcements as of late including Playmates hitting fans with another round of retro TMNT re-releases, new images of the MAFEX Homelander figure, the full reveal of series 1 of INVADER ZIM figures form Diamond Select Toys, surprise reveals for Masters of the WWE Universe and some tantalising teases from Super7.Frank and Jeff will also look into their crystal ball and take a look ahead into 2021 and breakdown some of their wants for the year ahead as well as some guesses as to what we might see revealed throughout the year.We've got the coffee brewing so pull up a chair and relax with a Fresh Cup of our Special Brew  here at the Cardback Cafe!  Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

Like the feeling of tearing the wrapping paper off a present to find a crispy new figure that you knew you wanted but never expected, the RETURN of the Cardback Cafe Podcast is here to delight the toy collecting crowd!That is right, the CBC Boys (Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards) are back after a rather long hiatus to start 2021 off right as they get back to the business at hand which is of course talking toys.We've got a lot to catch up on here at the Cardback Cafe but before 2021 finds its footing we decided to be the last ones to the table with our TOP FIGURES OF 2020 because as you know, everyone loves a list show!Frank and Jeff countdown each of their TOP 5 FIGS that they received in 2020 as they tried to fight off all the terribleness of the world around them with the only vaccine they know, little articulated, plastic representations of characters. Do you think you'll know who makes the cut? If you've listened to the show before you've probably got some idea but also there are sure to be a few surprises along the way!So sit back, kick your feet up and get that first hot cup of collector brew in your mug as the Cardback Cafe is open for business and ready to  serve the masses again.  Be sure to keep up to date with us over on social media, you can find us all over the place but mainly.TWITTERINSTAGRAMSNUPPSAnd as always if you like the podcast be sure to rate/review it as it really helps spread the word.

The Cardback Cafe returns after what felt like the longest week ever off the air with a brand new episode that finds Frank and Jeff back in that plastic state of mind as the PayPal accounts have been working overtime and the toy news hasn't stopped.The Three Ps seems back with a vengeance as the CBC Boys discuss their newest pick-ups including the beginning of a new Anime shelf for one of us as the expansion of our vintage tastes. Another big week in collectible news as MAFEX finally showed off their Age of Apocalypse Magneto figure in all its glory, Hasbro brought a long lost Toys R Us exclusive back from the dead, a life-sized Alien can be yours for the price of a new car and NECA updates it's upcoming TMNT release schedule. All that and we check in with the Spawn Kickstarter as Todd gives us our first look at just how articulated the final figure will be and it is certainly impressive!We're kick starting your week with toys news, previews, coverage and more here at the Cardback Cafe. Sit back, grab a cup o joe and relax to the sooth sounds of toy jazz.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. Find the video version of the show over on our brand spanking new YouTube channel!

The CBC boys have survived another week in lockdown and are back fighting off boredom with a stick as they talk toys, figures, collectibles and more on another mint-on-card episode of the Cardback Cafe Podcast.Episode 34 kicks off with a slight return to one of our favs, of course we are talking The Three Ps has a global pandemic couldn't keep the guys from opening their wallets and shelf space for too long after all.Then we jump into the news as company's were showing off a lot of stuff we've seen before with new promo pics to get us all to click PURCHASE. It was a Masters of the Universe double-bill as Mondo showed up their new Man at Arms figure with a tease for future releases as well as Mattel posting up official pictures of Wave 3 of their Masters of the WWE line (and a leaked rundown of wave 4). A few figures are starting to hit shelves now including NECA's Rhino Alien which looks jaw dropping as well as the often delayed MAFEX Cyclops which looks to have made a near perfect jump from prototype to production.A few new reveals to touch upon as well as Mysterio gets an animated style repaint for all you 90s kids (like us!) and Diamond Select reveals their Last Airbender Wave 2.Then we get talking Kickstarter as perhaps the biggest news has to be the newly launched Spawn action figure Kickstarter from Todd McFarlane which has blown the roof off of action figure Kickstarters. We'll take a closer look at what is on offer and also take a look back at some successful figure crowd funding campaigns and ones that you can still get involved with.We're kick starting your week with toys news, previews, coverage and more here at the Cardback Cafe. Sit back, grab a cup o joe and relax to the sooth sounds of toy jazz.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. Find the video version of the show over on our brand spanking new YouTube channel!

The Cardback Cafe returns to shine a spotlight on all the biggest toy and action figure news as well as gushing about our plastic obsessions as Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards hit the airwaves yet again!While the Three Ps may be taking a backseat for the time being that hasn't stopped us from window shopping and nearing breaking point but what exactly has pushed us to the edge? Well find out as we introduce THE TEMPTATION OF THE WEEK and we're kicking it off with some pretty out there choices.Another week in lockdown means another BIG news week here on the CBC Podcast as we've got headlines from Super7, Boss Fight Studios, Hot Toys, SH Figuarts, Hasbro and more. The Mandalorian takes centre stage as he shows off his new Beskar armor in not one but two different action figures this week and more The Child aka Baby Yoda is coming in both the teeny, tiny variety as well as LIFE SIZED!All that and we quickly take a trip down memory lane to remember the FIRST Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live Action Movie in celebration of it's 30th Anniversary...wow, anyone else feel old??Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. Find the video version of the show over on our brand spanking new YouTube channel!

Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards are back and this time it's personal! The CBC boys take to the airwaves as we get back to normal albeit with one big change and that is that the Cardback Cafe Podcast has now dipped it's toe into the video world. This recording of the CBC podcast was also caught on camera as Frank and Jeff emerged from the shadows to take their first step up the YouTube mountain but fear not as the show itself remains pretty much unchanged.We're still talking about all the latest reveals and news from the toy/figure/collectible community including enough Batmen to make your head spin! Seriously it's a good time to be a fan of The Dark Knight as we've got new figures coming our way from McFarlane, MAFEX and SH Figuarts to talk about and droll over.But what about The ThreePs you ask? Well with the uncertainty ahead there will no doubt be a downswing in purchases for the guys but as we've yet to go over all of the epic haul from the Great California Hand-washing Adventure we take the chance to break down the massive pile of plastic that we both acquired on an epic trip to SoCal.It's back to business for us on the Cardback Cafe Podcast...or at least as much as we can do so sit back and DON'T leave the house to buy a coffee, instead brew a nice pot at home and as always, keep hose hands washed!Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. Find the video version of the show over on our brand spanking new YouTube channel!

We've had ourselves a little extended break between episodes since we last checked in on the CBC boys but rest assured that despite all the stuff happening in the world that Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards are back talking toys and more here on the Cardback Cafe Podcast.The guys got in their California adventure just as a global crisis was beginning, little did they know just how much things would be changing over the weeks ahead yet despite all the change in the outside world we are trying to keep things pretty normal as we break down our recent Purchases, Pre-orders and Pick-ups in fairly light edition of THE THREE Ps.It would seem that no matter what toy news will ALWAYS be hitting the internet and this episode proves it as there have been some big announcements including new Turtles from NECA, Mario LEGOS and Bandai getting our mouths watering with a tease for the ages!All that and just what exactly are we doing as we try to keep ourselves isolated and safe in this crazy world on our first post-California episode of the show.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. 

It's finally that magical time of the year when Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards get together under the California sun for some figure hunts, games, movies, drinks and more. Get involved as the CBC boys recount all that has been going on in a very special episode of the show.It's been an eventful few days in Southern California as Frank and Jeff try to bulk up their collections while continuously washing their hands to fight off any nasty viruses out there in the world but they won't let a global pandemic stand in the way of an epic toy hunting excursion which includes trips to Frank and Son Collectible Show as well as the amazing INLAND EMPIRE TOY STORE in Redlands and a handful of Targets, Ross, Gamestops and Walgreens.Toys aren't the only thing the lads have been up to though as there is more to SoCal then just endless Targets. A little trip to the happiest place on earth also gets mentioned as Frank and Jeff outdo Han and Chewie in Galaxies Edge and get soaked on Splash Mountain (all while downing multiple churros along the way).So relive the fun with the two giddiest sounding toy collectors this side of Space Mountain as the Cardback Cafe California Special is upon us!Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. 

Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards have returned to wrap up their coverage of Toy Fair 2020 as all the huge reveals and news couldn't be contained to a single episode!Before we get to the housekeeping though the Three Ps make a return as the CBC boys have two weeks of new gets to catch-up on including the Great Turtle Exchange of 2020 as well as some strong representation from Diamond Select Toys. We circle back on ourselves as we catch up on some of the news we glossed over or just straight up missed on last weeks epic show as we look at more reveals from Boss Fight Studios, Beast Kingdom and Hasbro...as if there wasn't enough the first time!And once all the dust has settled we'll give you are TOP 3 reveals/news items from the show. With SOOOOO much mouth watering news what will stand above the rest and what, if any disappointments are there from Toy Fair 2020? There is only one way to find out and that is to join us for a steamy brew at the Cardback Cafe.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. 

It's that time of the week for yet another trip to The Cardback Cafe with your faithful narrators in the form of Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards. We'll be enjoying some hot coffee and some of the freshest toy news around and this week its an extra special (and super sized) episode as we talk NEW YORK TOY FAIR 2020.We have soooooo much to get through his week as we try to hit all the major talking points from Toy Fair 2020 that we skip right over The Three P's and right into the news from the show floor and we need every second we can muster as there were so many reveals and surprises that we need to talk about.We break down all the biggest news from McFarlane Toys, Mattel, Good Smile Company, Diamond Select, Hasbro (SO MUCH HASBRO!!!), Super7, Storm Collectibles, Mezco and of course the hands down winners of the show NECA Toys.This roller coaster ride of an episode hits top speed right out of the gate and doesn't slow down for 90 minutes so be sure to buckle up and hold on for your life (and your wallet) because the Toy talk is coming at you fast and furious.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe. 

Alright Fig Fam it's that time of the week ye again as Frank Soldato and Jeff Edwards are back with another podcast full of  toy news, recent purchases and all sorts of other chat revolving around the world of Toys, Action Figures and Collectibles here on the Cardback Cafe.Shelf space is reaching critical mass this week as we FINALLY get our hands on the much talked about (though never yet found int he wild) NECA TMNT Bebop and Rocksteady 2-pack. Do they live up to the hype or are they as bland as a cold bowl of turtle soup? (HINT: They are awesome)Yet again it proves to be another heavy news week as we discuss some mouth watering Batman reveals including a new Two-Face from the Mezco One:12 Collective line, McFarlane DC variants in the wild as well as Dark Knight Returns and Hush reveals from MAFEX. We've not gone completely batty just yet though as we also take a look at new Beavis and Butt-Head ReActions from Super7 and Flash (Ahhhh) Gordon final makes his gran enterance from Boss Fight Studios.The reveals are coming thick and fast in the lead up to NY Toy Fair and we are seriously excited to see all this awesome news hit the web. So let's go for a nice Medium Roast today as we sit back, sipping coffee and chatting collectibles right here on The Cardback Cafe Podcast.Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CardbackC for more toy chatter and if you're serious about collecting you can find us both Frank and Jeff (with their collections) on SNUPPS as SinatraTheTank, Jedwa and The Cardback Cafe.