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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Slice into something sharp as we take a swing at one of the most brutal—and somehow most toyetic weapon choices out there: axes. From double-bladed beauties to chunky, chrome-plated choppers, we’re hacking through heaps of plastic to spotlight the most iconic, impractical, and just plain insane axes ever packed in a blister card. Along the way, expect some questionable design choices, a few safety red flags, and plenty of stories about why axes always felt just a little more intense than your standard sword or blaster. It’s a cleave-tastic celebration of toy carnage you won’t want to miss—and yeah… it’s a real cut above the rest.

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

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Strap in—this episode is all about the gear that takes action figures to the next level. From ammo-loaded bandoliers to utility-packed belts, we’re highlighting the figures in our collections that came ready for anything. Whether it’s over-the-top firepower or just impeccably designed accessories, these are the looks that made us stop and say, “Yeah…that’s cool.”

Join us as we dig into some of our favorite examples, swap stories behind the figures, and maybe even debate who wore it best. Because sometimes it’s not just the figure—it’s what they’re carrying that makes them legendary.

We also spotlight C4 Entertainment during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it’s a shop that everyone should visit someday.

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Sometimes bigger really is better. This episode of Cracktastic Plastic is all about the absolute units in our collections—the shelf hogs, space invaders, and gloriously oversized toys that make standard action figures look like accessories. These guys dig into the biggest pieces they own, from towering action figures to massive playsets and jumbo collectibles, sharing the stories behind these larger-than-life treasures and why some toys are worth rearranging an entire room to display. If it takes two hands to lift it and an engineering degree to find shelf space for it, it probably belongs in this episode.

Joining the fun is fellow YouTuber, CORPS member, and longtime friend Wildish Bill Fisher! Known for sharing his love of toys, collectibles, and pop culture across his YouTube channel, Bill brings the same collector passion and enthusiasm that makes this hobby so much fun to share with others. We’re excited to have Bill hang out with the CP crew to talk giant collectibles, collector joy, and the oversized pieces that became centerpieces in our collections.

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

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