Toy Power Podcast

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!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app - www.cardsandcollectables.com.au To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week! www.sportscardworld.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   To Find out more from Matt & his business: Sports Card World - be sure to check them out on Facebook, Instagram: @SportsCardsWorldAdelaide & in person at their store in the heart of Adelaide City - Regent Arcade - Shop 5/101 Rundle Mall - Open 7days a week!   www.sportscardworld.com.au To Find out more about Lennon & his TV Series: Cards And Collectables - be sure to check it out on Facebook, Instagram: @CardsAndCollectablesTV & on TV via channel 9 Now app! www.cardsandcollectables.com.auSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!  To hear more from DaveyDamaged; be sure to follow: Daves Video Graveyard or check out Radcial Rewind Cinema Club for a monthly dose of awesome Films! Want more from Master Fresh? - be sure to follow: ReFreshing Thoughts (YouTube & Podcast) or The Geek Dudes Podcast or even Hey Hey Its The Podcast  - all available though any good Podcast Streaming Network! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're still recovering from SDCC 2025 so it's retro re-issue time! Enjoy this blast from the past of June 2018!  ---------Original Write Up---------- 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!  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SubjectsPlus we have Birthday Celebrations; round table thoughts of the Con itself & much much more!  ENJOY!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.