This week on Cracktastic Plastic, we’re raising a glass to one of the weirdest, most wonderful corners of toy collecting: cups, glasses, mugs, tumblers, and whatever other drinkware somehow found its way onto our shelves. From fast food promo cups to cartoon mugs, character glasses, novelty bottles, and plastic sippers that probably should have been washed more carefully in 1988, we’re showing off our favorite toy-related drinkware. It’s part nostalgia, part display piece, part “why do I own so many of these?” and 100% Cups of Chaos.

We also spotlight Larger Than Life Toys & Comics in our Store Tour segment and discuss whether it’s a shop everyone should visit someday.

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As June winds down, we’re letting the bugs out of the toy box! On this episode of Cracktastic Plastic, we’re digging through our collections for all things creepy, crawly, winged, stinging, slimy, and suspiciously articulated. From heroic insect-themed characters to monstrous mutants, rubbery little weirdos, bug vehicles, bug accessories, and toys that make you ask, “Why did I buy this?” — we’re celebrating the bug-related toys that have infested our shelves in the best way possible. So grab your magnifying glass, your bug spray, and maybe a rolled-up newspaper, because the Bugs of June are crawling your way!

We also spotlight Toy Box Collectibles in our Store Tour segment and discuss whether it’s a shop everyone should visit someday.

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This week, we're celebrating the dads, mentors, guardians, and father figures who helped shape the worlds we love. From wise leaders and tough-but-fair commanders to adoptive fathers and unlikely parental role models, we're showcasing the action figures and toy lines that gave us some of the most memorable father figures in pop culture. Whether they offered guidance, protection, discipline, or the occasional questionable life lesson, these characters left a lasting impact on generations of fans. We'll each bring examples from our collections, share stories about what made these characters stand out, and discuss the father figures who proved that being a hero isn't always about superpowers—sometimes it's about showing up when it matters most.

We also spotlight Mamma's Vintage Toys & Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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In honor of Flag Day, we're celebrating the most famous flag in toy collecting history: the legendary U.S.S. Flagg! From aircraft carriers and pirate ships to speedboats, submarines, hovercraft, and everything in between, we're diving into the best boat toys ever made. Whether they sailed the high seas, patrolled dangerous rivers, or somehow fit in a bathtub, this episode is all about the watercraft that helped make our collections legendary.

We also spotlight Faraday Toys during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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This week, we’re sharpening our collecting skills and diving into one of the coolest accessories ever packed in with an action figure: swords! From legendary blades and oversized fantasy weapons to futuristic energy swords and everything in between, they’re each bringing some of the best toy swords from their collections to show off and discuss. Which toyline produced the greatest blades? Which swords looked amazing but were impossible for figures to hold? And which weapons have earned a permanent place in our display cases? Grab your favorite blade and join us for a cutting-edge conversation all about toy swords.

We also spotlight Geeks during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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We’re officially halfway through the collecting year, which means it’s time for a little “Halfway Heat Check!” In this episode, the guys look back at the biggest toy wins, surprise pickups, sleeper favorites, and maybe a few purchases that didn’t quite live up to the hype. Think of it as a midyear report card for our collections before the big year-end awards roll around. What’s been worth the money? What’s already headed for the regret pile? And what lines are heating up for the second half of the year? Crack open the toy box and join us for a fun, honest, halfway point check-in on all things plastic!

We also spotlight Needless Toys & Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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Last Saturday, the crew loaded up the van and hit the road for #JaysDay, an all-day toy hunting adventure through Des Moines with Elgn, John Tipton, Chris “Turnip” Simmons, and the family — including stops at all three Jay’s CD & Hobby locations in search of retro treasures, hidden gems, and questionable purchases we definitely didn’t need. Then, with Memorial Day setting the tone, Elgn and I take a more personal turn by sharing toys connected to some of our best memories… and a few not-so-great ones. From toy hunt highlights to nostalgia that hits a little deeper, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, collecting chaos, and memories that remind us why toys stick with us long after childhood.

We also spotlight Subatomic Vintage Toys during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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This week, we’re strapping in and blasting off with an episode dedicated to Backpacks & Jetpacks from our collections! From action figures loaded with removable gear to outrageous rocket-powered accessories that somehow made perfect sense in the ‘80s and ‘90s, we’re digging into the coolest wearable toy add-ons ever made. Whether they were built for space travel, underwater missions, ghost busting, or just looking ridiculously awesome on a shelf, we’re celebrating the packs that helped take our favorite toys to the next level.

We also spotlight the Emporium of Retro & Interesting Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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This week on Cracktastic Plastic, we’re celebrating the real MVPs—moms! In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re digging into our collections to spotlight all the mom-related toys we can find. From iconic cartoon moms to action figure matriarchs (and maybe a few questionable choices along the way), it’s a tribute packed with nostalgia, laughs, and a surprising amount of maternal energy. Will these figures be nurturing, tough-as-nails, or just accidentally unhinged? Probably all of the above. So call your mom, then hit play—this one’s for her.

We also spotlight Scouting Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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This week, it’s Toy Pitch Meeting time—because clearly the world needs another toyline, and we’re just the geniuses to make it up as we go. We’re talking genre, action features, names, and maybe even letting the audience steer the chaos. Will it be brilliant? Questionable? Accidentally amazing? Yes.

We also spotlight Saturday Morning Toys during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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