Canada’s Olympic bid for gold falls short. The men’s hockey team takes silver, then collects their prize at the ticket booth. Plus, LEGO’s new Star Wars Smart Bricks have Luke and Darth Vader sounding more like R2-D2 trapped inside a dial-up modem. And Punch the Monkey officially swings into America’s heart — and right off IKEA’s shelves. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Playmates officially kicked off their Ninja Turtles farewell tour at Toy Fair. Here’s hoping they have better luck than John Cena. Plus, with NECA producing classic DuckTales figures, life isn’t just like a hurricane, it’s a full-blown Category 5 nostalgia storm. And Premium DNA has re-entered the chat with fresh preorders… meanwhile, Earthworm Jim collectors continue practicing the ancient art of patience. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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In a rare moment of self-awareness, Hasbro remembered it used to be toy company and unveils plans for a Street Fighter–G.I. Joe–WWE multiverse. Plus—I’ll form the head! —Hasbro’s Voltron news brings Marvel Legends collectors one step closer to the mythical Cavillrine. And Nacelle is betting big on Star Trek—but is this plan a bridge too far, even for the most hardcore Trekkies? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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By the power of Grayskull, Mattel flexes its MOTU muscle with a full spread of Masters of the Universe: Chronicles action figures inspired by the upcoming film. Plus, Fugglers’ assault on the senses no longer stops at their grotesque looks. This latest batch is crop-dusting unsuspecting Target shoppers. And Mami’s Dreamhouse. Are WWE collectors confident "Kenough" in their own masculinity to proudly display this Rhea Ripley Barbie doll? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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The new MOTU trailer shares He-Man’s pronouns, but with action this hot, his preferred verb must be “fuck” — as in “fuck ice, this movie will melt your face harder than Skeletor’s.” Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back Changeables Happy Meals—and those little bots have us so thirsty, fuck ice, fill that small soft drink up to the brim. And these Dunder Mifflin-approved Fortnite skins are so cold, you’ll think “fuck ice” is the new “that’s what she said.” It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Lucasfilm gets itself a couple of new co-presidents as Kathleen Kennedy takes aim at half the galaxy on her way out the airlock. Plus, Mondo’s Beavis and Butt-Head Squad comes with its own couch, giving collectors a front-row seat to their own poor financial decisions. And, Super Mario Little People prove it’s never too early to learn how to drop some coin. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Playmates Toys ain’t waving that white flag just yet. The Ninja Turtles just recruited America’s “secret weapon,” a covert special operations force that answers to no one. Wait, we’re still talking about GI Joe, right? Plus, LEGO’s latest innovation makes them look as smart as a brick! Is that how that goes? And McFarlane’s NHL collectibles are getting so heated, they could melt the ice and then do stuff to each other. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Stranger Things fans are divided over the show’s ambiguous ending, but there’s an even bigger mystery—how did we go an entire season without hearing a single squawk from this character? Plus, in a collecting world ruled by ROSS Con, Walmart really said, “Hold my Blokees.” And we did—stacked as high as our arms could carry. And no body puts Anti-Venom in a corner—but LEGO did put part of him in a polybag with Spider-Man. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast!

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Turtle power outage. Playmates Toys loses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles master toy license, sending shockwaves through the industry. Who’s ready to step up and fill those massive shells? Plus, Smithers, release the hounds. Mad Hatter Reviews targets a Sophomore Flip-Or series headlined by the Hound of Tarjayy. And if Nacelle hopes to see its Star Trek toy line live long and prosper, it may need to set phasers to mulligan. Can Nacelle reverse course in time or is their persistence futile? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Hasbro fingers Marvel Legends collectors for new Deadpool & Wolverine action figures, but we still can’t get a head. Plus, Mondo lets Louis on Real Ghostbusters fans, delivering one fully loaded ugly spud. And Springfield of dreams… or nightmares? Why do The Simpsons keep striking out in the toy aisle? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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