YHS on Monster Island returns to review the recently acquired South Korean film, Space Monster Wangmagwi…and it’s a doozy! Not only do we get a creepy monster (and not in the horror film “creepy” way), we witness the kaiju genre’s first inner ear canal urination scene, terrible paper mâché monster feet, and the very best in retro sci-fi costuming! Can Jay’s compliment sandwich do enough to salvage Wangmagwi’s reputation or will Jake toss it back into the lost and (not) found drawer in the Korean film archive?

But it’s not just the review on this week’s episode, the duo goes over recently pick-ups ranging from Marmit to Marusan to Trendmasters - and includes a Top 10 Wishlist acquisition! Other quick hitters include Jay’s hatred for Gyaos, the greatness of Sinbad, and the struggle of making a top 10 episode list for Ultra Q.

It’s a fun one on the Island…so join us!

With Jake vacationing in Seatopia, Jay has invited kaiju expert and toy collector extraordinaire, Ryan Wilhelm of Dallas Vintage Toys, to the island to discuss the recently released Gamera: Rebirth trailer, new pre-orders and releases from Mondo, Titanic Creations, Bandai, Marusan, Bullmark, and more, plus show off some really rockin' kaiju collectible pick-ups!

YHS on Monster Island returns and takes a look at the polarizing 2004 entry and finale of the Millennium series, Godzilla: Final Wars...and what better way to do that than have "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh reveal his Top 10 kaiju designs (or, more accurately, re-designs)? Our host minces no words as he discusses what went right, wrong...and very wrong...with the likes of Keizer Ghidorah, Anguirus, Monster X, and the entire Final Wars kaiju roster.

On top of reviewing the film, Jacob and Jay touch on some recent toy news from Marusan, Star Ace/X-Plus, and compare the upcoming wacky Hedorah releases from Medicom Toy x Akashic Records and Swimmy Design Lab. Jay also provides a recap of Toku Toy Town's weekend at Retro Expo and his run-in with a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer! Of course, it wouldn't be YHS on Monster Island without weekly pick-ups...and though it's a light week on that front, it doesn't stop our dynamic duo of daikaiju devotees from detouring on topics such as Jay's fear of Harryhausen collecting and Super Mario Bros. toys.

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"The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key return for a discussion that includes rainbow death rays, early contenders for 2023 toy line of the year, secret Kong prequels, and a recap of the Geoffrey Awards!   

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What if the “Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh was the head honcho at Toho Studios and was tasked with bringing back the most insane and outlandish cancelled Godzilla film concepts…what would he do? You don’t have to ask “what if” because, in this episode of YHS on Monster Island, Jacob does just that! Co-host, Jay Key, forces Jake to turn five of the episodes into a feature film, anime series, comic/manga, YouTube series, and short film – in the first (and only) ever game of M.A.C.Y.S.! From ghost Godzillas to mermaid families to the greatest villain of all – diabetes, the duo go through some of the wackiest plots that almost made it to the silver screen. Buckle up, it’s going to get weird!  

In addition, the hosts review the most recent Mondo drop, the big news from Spiral Studio, and preview the 2023 Toy Anxiety Geoffrey Awards, where they will be present kaiju toy/collectible and toy line of the year!  Enjoy!  

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We're back! The duo of daikaiju devotees return for a jam-packed show, headlined by the review of Shin Ultraman! Do the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and the "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" like the Higuchi-Anno version of the most famous henshin hero of them all? Or are there too many nits to be picked to call it a triumph? Find out on this episode of YHS on Monster Island!  

But that's not all! The guys go over highlights from Super Festival Extra Volume 6, discuss the recent Godziban news related to Bagan, some new Godzilla Store exclusives, and a TON of toy and sofubi pick ups!  

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As we close the books on 2022, our dynamic duo of daikaiju devotees - "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key - recap what stood out in the year when it comes to kaiju toys, film, and fandom. Both hosts discuss their favorite moments, YHS on Monster Island episodes, and film reviews - and, most importantly, their favorite toy and collectible pick-ups! It's a fun way to cap off another great year in the world of giant monsters!  

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The Holiday Wishlist is back! 

After recapping last year's Top 10 list - and what they were able to pick up in 2022, the dynamic daikaiju duo reveals their updated "must have" lists of kaiju collectibles, Godzilla toys, and sofubi! From Marusan to Marmit, TOYGRAPh to Trendmasters, it's a fun ride down the ultimate toy dream list!

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Our duo of daikaiju devotees, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key, return to bash the 1957 Toho sci-fi classic, The Mysterians, with a hatred not seen since War of the God Monsters. Maybe they just don't share that same love of primary colors, large underwear, and repetitive explosions? But, in an effort to save the episode, the tandem go through Jay's DesignerCon Top 10 and highlight the efforts from some of our favorites: Rocom Toys, Max Toy Co, Mondo, and many more.  

But that's not all! They tackle recent kaiju collectibles news from Star Ace, Mezco, Medicom Toy, and others...plus, weekly pick-ups!  

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Our intrepid duo of daikiaju devotees look back at Godzilla Day 2022 and discuss the huge announcement of a new Toho Godzilla film, review both the Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex and Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks short films, and much, much more!   

Aside from Godzilla Day, the hosts talk about recent releases from Super Festival Extra Vol. 5, their excitement for DesignerCon, and some really toy drops from X-Plus, Marusan, Medicom Toy, and more. Oh yeah, Netflix also surprised the entire kaiju community with news of Gamera: Rebirth! Wow!  

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