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Go Big or Go Rubber: FigGuys with Collect Major’s Michael Kanik - FigGuys #065


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MAJOR interview alert: Michael Kanik from Collect Major joins us for a deep dive into the Big Rubber Guys renaissance, AEW’s LJN-style revival, how pre-orders really work (“pre-order is the order”), and what’s coming— including the August 15 drop with the Nasty Boys and Paul Ellering. We talk creative team (Brian Beatty, TTD, D Freedom, Billy Pack), timelines, Whatnot, retail vs. direct, and why AEW’s LJN wave actually boosts Big Rubber Guys. If you collect wrestling figures, this is candy.

Pre-show news roundup (wrestling figures)

  • Nerd Closet × Golden Era of Wrestling / Mat ManiacsRoad Warriors ’89 Edition: black & silver pads that absolutely pop.
  • Title Run Toys – Series 2Adrian Adonis gets the spotlight.
  • Hasttel Toys – Grapplers & GimmicksJon “Balls” Rechner ’95 Holiday Edition and Balls Mahoney love letter.
  • Junk Shop DogSofubi Pro Wrestling Series production update: timelines, molds, and what’s next.
  • Figures Toy CompanyClassic Steel Cage returns; Ultimate Talking Ring Announcer (with Mexican mask)and Ultimate Talking President Trump for the novelty shelves.
  • Pro Wrestling Tees – AEW Micro BrawlersMark Briscoe drops; tiny but mighty.
  • Jazwares – AEW Unmatched (LJN Wrestling Superstars) — unreleased teases: Chris Jericho, Rey Fénix, Penta Zero M, Luchasaurus—all the retro vibes.
  • FOCO (Forever Collectibles)WWE Magazine Collection: Ultimate Warrior (Nov. 1990) bobblehead, 1 of 100—blink and you’ll miss it.

Chapters

  • 00:12:10 — Nerd Closet × Golden Era: Road Warriors ’89
  • 00:14:22 — Title Run Toys: Adrian Adonis
  • 00:16:36 — Grapplers & Gimmicks: Balls/Jon Rechner
  • 00:20:55 — AEW Micro Brawler: Mark Briscoe
  • 00:31:16 — MAIN EVENT: Michael Kanik (Collect Major) joins
  • 00:35:39 — AEW × Big Rubber Guys synergy
  • 00:41:29 — “I’m an LJN kid” & why BRG wins
  • 00:44:46 — Where to follow Collect Major
  • 00:45:26 — Pre-orders explained + Aug 15: Nasty Boys & Paul Ellering
  • 01:19:13 — CollectMajor.com + Whatnot details

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