Toy Power Podcast

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.

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?   To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3djoes/3djoes-field-guidesSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.