ToyCast

The crew displays three standout figures: Josh picks the Waterworld Power Bow Mariner from Kenner's 1995 line, discussing its variants and functional bow; Das showcases the NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coming Out of Their Shells stage set with its unsettlingly detailed animatronic-style heads and instruments; and Mike presents the 10-inch Funko Pop Soundwave with opening cassette deck chest that holds Ravage, Frenzy, Rumble, and dual-sided Buzzsaw/Laserbeak cassettes. The conversation branches into pizza-themed TMNT vehicles, color variations in classic toy artwork, and the enduring pizza obsession of the franchise.

TFG1Mike, FloorBurger, and A. Das Baron dive into a Display Case episode featuring three wildly different toys. Mike shares the Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots Funko Pops and their design evolution, Josh talks about Mean Wiener from the 1988-89 Food Fighters line and how it sparked a lifelong collection, and Das discusses the Marvel Legends Colossus and Juggernaut two-pack and how this new Juggernaut improves on the earlier build-a-figure version.

Scott Neitlich, the Toy Guru and creative director of Spectre Creative, discusses his 20+ years in the toy industry, his origin story as a toy collector, and his work creating beloved lines like Masters of the Universe Classics. He shares insights on toy packaging design, collecting philosophy, and memorable toy lines from movies and TV shows, touching on everything from Star Wars to obscure properties like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

After a seven-month absence, Mike and Josh return to discuss what kept them away, their Christmas hauls (including Masters of the Universe Funko Pops and G2 Transformers), and the state of toy collecting in 2021. They dive into retail exclusives, collector frustration, the psychology of collecting vintage versus newer toys, and some messy behavior from toy industry figures. Plus: why Funko Pops work as a collecting medium, the loss of toy store variety, and why some collectors take things way too seriously.

Ryan The UnEvenFlow Merkley joins TFG1Mike to discuss his personal toy collecting journey and what shaped his love of action figures. From his earliest memories of inherited Transformers and Junior Headmasters to his current appreciation for Masterpiece figures and third-party collectibles, Ryan shares how his collecting style evolved from childhood play to adult curation. The conversation covers favorite figures like Perfect Effect Warden and DX9 Carry, what defines a good toy, and his thoughts on the toy industry's approach to both kids and collectors.

Mike and Steve dive into recently acquired toys and rediscovered favorites, exploring the joy of collecting across different eras. Steve details his ongoing custom Transformer projects, including a complex Beast Wars Megatron kit-bash build, while Mike discusses his approach to selective Funko Pop collecting and the appeal of figures you can't get anywhere else. They also look ahead to what's coming in 2022 from Hasbro's new Legacy line and other toy companies.

Josh sits down with Michael Tomaso, owner of Times Past Collectibles in Chicago, to discuss his journey from childhood toy passion to running a vintage toy shop. They explore Michael's first toys, his favorite G.I. Joe and Star Wars figures, the challenges of the toy resale industry, and what drives collectors and dealers. Michael shares stories about major purchases, competition in the Chicago toy market, and the importance of building community with customers rather than just treating them as transactions.

TFG1Mike takes the hot seat as Josh asks him 42 questions about his life as a toy collector. He shares stories about his first toy—a Fisher Price flashlight—and talks about his passion for Transformers, He-Man, and Funko Pops, including memorable moments like playing with Rodimus Prime in a Florida hotel bathtub as a kid. Mike also discusses the difficult period when his father sold his He-Man collection at age six, his decision to stop collecting around 2011, and his journey back to collecting through Funko. Throughout the episode, he gives honest advice to the toy collecting community: collect what you enjoy and don't stress over exclusives or drama in collecting groups.

ToyCast is back and better than ever! This is Episode 112, this time around TFG1Mike  welcomes the next ToyCast Origins guest RodimusPrimal. RPrimal tells his Toy Story of his Origins in Toy Collections. From his love of Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, to how he got into toy collecting and so much more!! We are back Talkin' Toys here on ToyCast!

ToyCast is back and better than ever! This is Episode 111, this time around TFG1Mike  and Josh The FloorBurger welcome the next ToyCast Origins guest Mr. Jason Devall. Jason tells his Toy Story of his Origins in Toy Collections. From Co-Creating Pop Culture Network and That New Toy Smell, to creating Toy World Order with Dave Draper and BC Direct, being Married To The Collection Expansion Extravaganza, and so much more!! Devall's story has lots of talking toys with a bunch of He-Mans and Transformers mixed in! We are back Talkin' Toys here on ToyCast!