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Darren Howlett of Whiskeyjack Toys returns to the show, along with Chad Smelcer, to discuss the success of Legends of the Hidden Force and the future of Whiskeyjack Toys!

Listen in and learn about what it takes to go from a Kickstarter to finished product, how dealing with factories in China can affect decisions and timelines, and how the creative process never truly ands and is so much better with friends!

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Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death.

Chris Scott from Grindhouse Toys joins Dave to share thoughts about the Evil Dead franchise and the newest entry - Evil Dead Burn!

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Carlos Espinoza has relaunched the Kickstarter for his Rise of Nexus tabletop game and line of o-ring action figures and the results have been phenomenal. Fully funded in under five hours, Rise of Nexus promises to deliver an all-new world of action figure fun.

Listen in as Carlos talks to Dave about restructuring the original launch, lessons learned, and the history of how all of this came to be!

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Dave, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, Gary Mitchel, and Mike Gordon take a look at the past, present, and future of Nacelle Toys' Star Trek products LIVE from Stellar Fest 2026!

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Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our first panel from the great convention is - Panel of Adventure: The Empire Strikes Back!

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Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast!

In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear, as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries.

In 1962 theatrical audiences were hit with a tour-de-force adaptation of John D. MacDonald's novel The Executioners. Starring Gregory Peck, Polly Bergen, and a diabolical Robert Mitchum, the film presented a human incarnation of the devil known as Max Cady.

While the film underperformed, its legacy is undeniable; having spawned two remakes - a film and a miniseries - and numerous pop culture homages and references.

Listen in as Dave and Mike Gordon discuss this landmark film and its impact!

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Mr. Beau Brown and Kristian from Audible Interlude join Dave to review the new blockbuster live action Masters of the Universe!

The film is a live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand. Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, featuring Kristen Wiig as the voice of “Roboto” with Jared Leto and Idris Elba.

In Masters of the Universe, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. The screenplay is by Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham. The story is by Aaron Nee & Adam Nee and Alex Litvak & Michael Finch. Based on Masters of the Universe by Mattel. It is produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, and DeVon Franklin. Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman, and David Bloomfield serve as executive producers.

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In this episode Dave talks to Head of Research and Execute Chapter 66 host Ryan Schweck about how Star Wars movie tie-in launches just aren't what they used to be!

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Check in with Dave after his first day in the Disney World parks after ten years away!

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Brandon Barker is an independent artist who has been creating art and action figures for well over a decade. His Man or Monster? Studios produces a wide array of toys in the Glyos compatible category. Listen in as Dave and Brandon talk Masters of the Universe, art, and toys!

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