Toy Geeks!

By Jay Glatfelter and Dan Larson

What's Toy Geeks! about?

Diving into your favorite toy lines, one year at a time! Each week Jay Glatfelter (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan Larson (Secret Galaxy) break down a specific year in a different toy line.

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Toy Geeks! episodes:

06.25.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1987
We have arrived at 1987 the LAST year for Mattel’s Masters of the Universe toy line. Even though this was the end there were plenty of new figures including ones supporting (and not supporting) the 1987 Masters of the Universe...
06.18.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1986
1986 still brought some iconic Masters of the Universe toys to the aisle but some toys showed how the line was running out of steam in its second to last year. Join Jay Glatfelter (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan Larson...
06.11.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1985
If 1984 was the rise to the top. 1985 was the beginning of the end for Masters of the Universe. This year had the MOST new toys released and introduced the Horde but sales fell $50 million short of expectations....
06.04.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1984
Join Jay (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan (Secret Galaxy) with special guest Pixel Dan as they dive into the Masters of the Universe toys released in 1984. 84 was MOTU’s first BIG year and we dive into everything from every...
05.28.2024
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Filmation Series
Join Jay Glatfelter (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan Larson (Secret Galaxy) with special guest James Eatock (Cereal Geek) as they talk about the animated Filmation series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. James wrote He-Man and She-Ra: A Complete...
05.21.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1983
Join Jay and Dan with special guest Jay from Sludge Central and the Purple Stuff Podcast as they talk about Masters of Universe in 1983, the second year of the toyline. MOTU still didn’t reach its peak in ’83 but...
05.14.2024
Masters of the Universe: 1982
It’s 1982, the first year of the Masters of the Universe toy line from Mattel. With the first 8 figures including He-Man and Skeletor. The first vehicles, beasts and the legendary Castle Grayskull. Year one of MOTU had a lot...
10.16.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 018 “The Art of Grayskull with Nate Baertsch”
Learn from Nate Baertsch who with Axel Giménez and Roy Juarez created the beautiful artwork for Mattel’s upcoming Castle Grayskull from the Masters of the Universe Origins toy line. Nate Baertsch shares insider stories behind the making of the MOTU...
10.12.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 017 “Crystal Pepsi Skeletor”
Join John and Jay as they talk about Mattel Creations and that new clear Art of Engineering Skeletor. They also talk about the surprise reveal and pre-order of MOTU Origins Castle Grayskull. They also talk about the 4th wave of...
10.01.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep 015: “Hasbro Pulse Con 2020 Day 2 Recap!”
Join John and Jay as they Recap all the news and reveals from Day 2 of Hasbro’s first ever Pulse Con! this day will feature updates to Ghostbusters including New Kenner Classics and Plasma Series. It will also feature updates...
09.28.2020
Toy Geeks Ep. 014 “Hasbro Pulse Con 2020 Day 1 Recap! Star Wars, Marvel and More!”
Join John and Jay as they recap all the big news / reveals from the first day of Hasbro Pulse Con. Day 1 on September 25th looks to have a lot of updates to the venerable Star Wars line, with...
09.22.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 013 “Pulse Con Predictions!”
Join John and Jay as they share what they think Hasbro is going to reveal at next weekends Hasbro Pulse Con! They also share some news and leaks that happened this past week with the Masters of the Universe (MOTU)...
09.16.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 012 “Mattel Batman that Never Was, Hasbro Pulse Con Updates, and Toy Hall of Fame Finalists!”
John and Jay share the latest updates from Pulse Con from Hasbro, Talk about the 12 finalists for this years Toy Hall of Fame inductees. The Batman figure that Mattel never made and more! 0:00 Start 1:25 Hasbro Pulse Con Updates 7:54 New...
09.08.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 011 “Baroness Found! Chief Brody Cancelled, Hasbro Pulse Rant and more!”
John and Jay share their latest toy hauls including Jay finally finding a GI Joe Classified Baroness! They talk about one of the biggest bummers of the past year in toys, the cancellation of the Chief Brody figure from NECA....
09.01.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 010 “Hunting GI Joe Baroness and the Most Overdone Toys of All Time!”
Today on Toy Geeks John and Jay share their latest toy hauls. Jay shares his experience of spending a whole week hitting up tons of Targets for the elusive exclusive GI Joe Baroness. The close out the show talking about...
08.24.2020
Toy Geeks! “New G.I. Joes, One Last Haslabs Sentinel Tier, and RIP DC Direct”
On this episode John and Jay share their latest toy hauls including finally getting their hands on those new 6 Inch GI Joe classified figures from hasbro. They also talk about the new and last Haslabs Sentinel Tier and the...
08.19.2020
Toy Geeks! Power-Con Post-Con Recap!
Join John and Jay in a live Post-Convention Recap after the last MOTU panel at this years virtual Power-Con. The hosts of the action figure enthusiast podcast “Toy Geeks! ” will share their thoughts on all the Masters of the...
08.03.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 007 “The Hunt for MOTU Origins”
On this episode of Toy Geeks! John and Jay drive across the Middle of North Carolina to find some of the new Masters of the Universe Origins figures by Mattel. Where they successful? Listen to find out!
07.20.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 006 “Best Movie Toys Ever!”
On this episode of Toy Geeks! John and Jay talk about the best movie based action figures of all time (according to them!) Agree or disagree? Shoot us an email at: [email protected] to let us know what you think!
07.13.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 005 “The Worst Movie Action Figures”
On this episode of Toy Geeks! John and Jay share what they think are the WORST actions figures based on a movie of ALL TIME.
07.06.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 004 “Biggest Collecting Regrets!”
On this episode John and Jay share some of their biggest toy collecting regrets. What are some of yours? Write us at [email protected]!
06.29.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 003 “Reissued Toys, Good or Bad?”
On this episode John and Jay discuss reissued toys and whether or not they are good for toy collecting and the value of vintage toys. Be sure to email us your feedback to [email protected] and leave a us a 5 star...
06.17.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 002 “Favorite Toy Stores from our Youth!”
Do you have a favorite place that you bought toys from as a kid? John and Jay share their favorite places to buy toys as a kid. John grew up in New England and Jay grew up in San Diego,...
06.14.2020
Toy Geeks! Ep. 001 “Top 5 Favorite Childhood Toys”
On this premiere episode of Toy Geeks!, John and Jay share their top 5 favorite toys from their childhood. This podcast is a new show that shares a passion for action-figure and toy collecting! Send feedback to [email protected].

What's Toy Geeks! about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Toy Geeks! episodes:

Masters of the Universe: 1987

Masters of the Universe: 1986

Masters of the Universe: 1985

Masters of the Universe: 1984

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Filmation Series

Masters of the Universe: 1983

Masters of the Universe: 1982

Toy Geeks! Ep. 018 “The Art of Grayskull with Nate Baertsch”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 017 “Crystal Pepsi Skeletor”

Toy Geeks! Ep 015: “Hasbro Pulse Con 2020 Day 2 Recap!”

Toy Geeks Ep. 014 “Hasbro Pulse Con 2020 Day 1 Recap! Star Wars, Marvel and More!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 013 “Pulse Con Predictions!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 012 “Mattel Batman that Never Was, Hasbro Pulse Con Updates, and Toy Hall of Fame Finalists!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 011 “Baroness Found! Chief Brody Cancelled, Hasbro Pulse Rant and more!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 010 “Hunting GI Joe Baroness and the Most Overdone Toys of All Time!”

Toy Geeks! “New G.I. Joes, One Last Haslabs Sentinel Tier, and RIP DC Direct”

Toy Geeks! Power-Con Post-Con Recap!

Toy Geeks! Ep. 007 “The Hunt for MOTU Origins”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 006 “Best Movie Toys Ever!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 005 “The Worst Movie Action Figures”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 004 “Biggest Collecting Regrets!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 003 “Reissued Toys, Good or Bad?”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 002 “Favorite Toy Stores from our Youth!”

Toy Geeks! Ep. 001 “Top 5 Favorite Childhood Toys”