We're LIVE from Zapp Con 6 in Wayne, NJ with friends of the pod and returning guests, Blaine and Chris from NECA! Join us for a chat about the creative process, what it takes to bring toys and their packaging to life, and a run down of some highlights from this year's upcoming Haulathon at Target!  

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Beyithirr is HERE! This week we're joined by Jeremy Girard from Four Horsemen Studios to talk all things Mythic Legions, dragons, and more from the uber popular, NJ-based indie toy giant as they celebrate 10 years of Mythic Legions lore. 

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Let's talk about the 2025 New York Toy Fair! What was exciting, controversial, disappointing, surprising... ALL THE THINGS. In this packed episode we unpack the timeless toy industry event and tell YOU about our experience there.    

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On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at the 2025 Elimination Chamber! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from this big-ticket premium live event from the pro wrestling world.  

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The DC License was definitely the big story of the 2025 New York Toy Fair, so we had to carve out some time to sit with friend of the pod and industry icon Todd McFarlane to hear all about what the future holds for McFarlane Toys. Listen to find out what the license status means, what's coming next, and what could possibly be on the horizon in this exclusive interview.   

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Mark Morse is a true toy industry veteran with nearly 20 years across a variety of companies from Mattel and Super7, to MGA. While we know him best from his nostalgia-fueled work over at Plastic Meatball, today we’re here to talk about his new role as Vice President and Global Brand Lead for Wheels and Action over at Spin Master. Mark, welcome back to Adventures in Collecting!

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Hasbro's Steve Evans is one of, if not the most, active members in the toy community - whether it's his frequent polls and questions, posts of his personal collection, or what brings us to sitting down with him live at Chubzzy Wubzzy's this week - one of his TREMENDOUS giveaways. On his way to deliver the Ghost HasLab to his lucky winner, he stopped in to chat with us and others at New Jersey's FINEST toy shop. Listen about what he's been up to, what he's collecting, and about the recent launch of the Marvel Legends Maximum Spider-Man on this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at Chubzzy Wubzzy toys in Little Falls, NJ.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a full-blown toy museum in your house? Matthew Roman, the founder of NOWHOME, has created a truly unique space—a toy museum nestled inside a New York City apartment, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the treasures of Japanese pop culture from years past. Founded in 2018, NOWHOME isn’t just a collection; it’s an immersive experience that dives into the emotional and psychological connection we have with the things we collect. Whether it’s vintage toys or the way design intersects with memory, Matt’s work is reshaping how we think about collecting on a personal and cultural level. We’re excited to have him here today to talk about his passion, his vision, and how he’s bringing the past into the present, one collectible at a time.

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On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from this big-ticket premium live event from the pro wrestling world.

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DEAD! CURSED! We're loving it! Join us as we chat with longtime toy industry veterans Phil Ramirez and Adam Van Wickler about their new 1:12 scale Kickstarter, The Cursed Dead! Hear all about how they've made their way through the world of toys and what brings them to where they are today with this latest horror-inspired crowdfund. 

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