Tariffs have hit and boy did we tell you so! The boys discuss how the toy industry is dealing with new tariffs, new toy news from Star Wars Celebration Japan. Sam interviews SONIC TOAST about the state of TMNT. Plus we got TV things and a review of the REVENGE OF THE SITH rerelease. Don't be a quitter like Padme and lose the will to live, OOOBAA OOOBAAA, it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!

SONIC TOAST

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Episode 69 - The boys talk Toy Tariffs, Toy Fair, and TV Things. Brent has a special deep dive into the lives of vintage Fashion Dolls. We get more news and much more! Welcome to the Dollhouse, Welcome to Where the Toys Are! 

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Then I saw a beast come out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads; on its horns were ten diadems, and on its heads blasphemous names of Toy brands, and Toy companies! The beast I saw was like a leopard, but it had feet like a bear's, and its mouth was like the mouth of a lion, and it roared and said: PRE-ORDERS UP FRIDAY AT 1PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME! 

2025 has been heavy so far but the Action Figures keep on coming! Brent and Sam discuss the month of February, and are filled with hope for the rest of the year. Brent finds deals on good champagne and Sam commits to new pots and pans! Tons of toy news and TV things. Enjoy this quality relaxed fit episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!

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Welcome to the GHOST SHOW!  Brent, Sam, and guest PHIL FROM THE PORT, unbox and discuss the new STAR WARS VINTAGE COLLECTION HASLABS GHOST from the AHSOKA/REBELS TV Shows! The gang discuss past and present HASLABS projects, and discuss the state of STAR WARS toys.  TV Things says goodbye to DAVID LYNCH, plus all the Action Figure Toy news you need! 
WTTA sends, love, hope, and support, to all that lost in the LA fires.... 

SOME PLACES TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE LA FIRES:

• American Red Cross: Their work includes providing temporary shelter, supplies, and emotional support to fire victims. Donations to the Red Cross can help fund these critical services. You can visit or donate to the American Red Cross website here.
• Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation supports the LAFD in its efforts to protect and serve the community. Their programs assist with fire prevention and recovery, as well as providing resources to those impacted by fires. You can learn more about their efforts here.
• California Community Foundation The California Community Foundation’s “Wildfire Relief Fund” supports both immediate relief and long-term recovery. Visit the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund page here.

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Christmas time is here! Holiday happenings are brewing! Brent has one last dance at the San Jose Super Toy Show, and Sam heads to Maui and did some interviews at Maui Comic Con. 

First, Sam talks to the amazing JIM LAWSON, who has been drawing TMNT for over 30 years! He created some amazing comics for MIRAGE STUDIOS and his turtle designs have been made into NECA action figures. Next Sam speaks to comic book artist and graffiti outlaw, MARK BODE son of the fantastical VAUGN BODE, creator of CHEECH WIZARD. Mark shares his life in comics, his fathers legacy, and how to keep loved ones alive thru art. Finally Sam chats to the legend ERNIE REYES JR! Ernie is known for playing Leonardo's stunt double in TMNT 1 and KENO the pizza delivery driver in TMNT SECRET OF THE OOZE! He also starred in SURF NINJAS, RED SONYA, and 80's TV show SIDEKICKS! 

The boys also drop their end of year FIGURES OF THE YEAR, news, TV Things, and FINALLY some Holiday Sing Along WTTA style! ! 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from WHERE THE TOYS ARE! 

Check out our mentions and guests!

NERO NAVA 
https://www.instagram.com/m.neronava/

MAUI COMIC CON
https://www.themauicomiccon.com/

GUESTS

JIM LAWSON - MIN: 00:46:10
https://www.jimlawsonart.com/

MARK BODE - MIN: 00:55:00
https://www.markbode.com/

ERNIE REYES JR. - MIN: 01:09:00
https://www.instagram.com/erniereyesjr

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We catch up with all the news and the low down on DCON 2024 in VEGAS!! Brent worked DESIGNER CON in Las Vegas and lived at the Golden Nugget for a week. Tons of new Action Figure news and hot, messy, tea about Hasbro being sus to their investors. Sam has been out of town and is excited to be heading to Maui and MAUI COMIC CON! Happy Thanksgiving to all you jive turkeys! 

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Its our 5th Halloween Episode! Brent and Sam are back in this spooky, kooky,  episode! Tons of new figure pick ups, and and toy news from New York Comic Con. Brent falls in love with Art the Clown. Sam shares the history of Ben Cooper and the origins of the classic plastic costumes, everyone had as a kid. Tons of classic Toy, and Halloween commercials, dug up for your scare season enjoyment! Enter the Haunted Garage of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! Happy Halloween be safe!

Don't forget the victims of recent Hurricane Helene are real and still in need so please donate and don't forget rebuilding will take a long long time!

https://www.nc.gov/disaster-relief-fund-faqs

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Fall has arrived and WTTA is ready! This ep Brent discuss Halloween anticipation, old rock music, GI JOE War Dollies and all the latest Action Figure Toy news. Sam laments the loss of his beloved OAKLAND ATHLETICS, and how eating acid leads to musical bliss. The boys also give a eulogy for famed actor, JAMES EARL JONES, Rest in Power King. The war dollies are dancing and WHERE THE TOYS ARE is here to tell you why! 

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The boys venture out to the CAPE AND COWL CON in BERKELEY CALIFORNIA to sell comics, action figures and meet people! Sam opens the new GI JOE STINGER on air, and Brent pours one out for STAR WARS THE ACOLYTE.  Sam springs a new segment on Brent plus all the news and reviews that you need! Here's to an ENDLESS SUMMER! You should be here with us, feeling like we do........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!

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It's MIDSOMMAR! Brent is back from San Diego Comic Con after working a long week with SUPER7 Toys. Sam has been catching up on all the new GI Joe waves. The boys go over all the Toy Tea from SDCC 2024 and find out what a BRAT SUMMER actually is! We can't stop collecting and that's ok...WTTA is here for you with your MIDSOMMAR SDCC GLOW UP! 

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