Toy Power Podcast

This week on the Toy Power Podcast, join us aboard the hype train towards the big episode #300; as we tease some of the exciting give-aways we have up for grabs next episode!  However, this episode is jam-packed with so much exciting News & reveals! We naturally have a lot to cover from the 'Todd Father' himself; Nolan Batman & several more Batman 66' characters too.  Plus, some great 66' themed dioramas & vehicles; but that's not all... a very neat Mr Freeze with a Variant that has us all quite excited!  Fresh Marvel Legends announced with a heavy MCU Antman theme, but some beautiful comicbook faithful designs as well.  Street Fighter II returns in plastic form from Jada toys & a really dazzling Glow-In-The-Dark Slash figure from S7 TMNT Ultimates!  More reveals from Dick Tracey, the Powered-Up Form of Dark-Lyn, a Cybertron version of Jazz, plus a questionable roster reveal of Ultimate Simpsons Figures.  The next wave of MOTU Origins, a teleporting Diorama TMNT Machine & a welcomed Neca T

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast - we introduce a new segment - as we preemptively review some of the 2023 Films - and discuss if they might be a potential HIT or $H!T movie; in our personal opinions.  The 2023 landscape of films is vast, so we narrow it down to just Ten films to look at.  They include: Antman & The Wasp, Cocaine Bear, Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Dead: Rise, The Super Mario Bros Movie, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, SpiderMan: Across The Spiderverse, Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem & Dune: Part 2.    With a classic rating out of 19 - we will circle back once these films premiere, & see how right, or wrong we were!   Then closing out the episode, Trent is very excited to reveal his latest score; a somewhat purrfect grail piece for his collection!!  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show our Victorian brother is back in town - Criss Fresh is in the house! Taking Hollywood Trents seat for the night, (and you KNOW that won't go unnoticed) we cover a wide range of toy talk including the current state of retail, Hasbro wobbles and our biggest new year toy lies. Then it's onto the bevy of DC announcements from James Gunn. What does it all mean and where do we all sit on it? Who is keen and drops the first F-bomb of the night? The answers might surprise you...Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Toy Power Podcast we welcome back the very well-expressed Sean Fewster for an entertaining News heavy episode!  Reaction Shogun Figures have us measuring wingspans, Marvel legends have us questioning the accessories and a beautiful plug for the Marvel Squadron Supreme Comic Run.  We have hopes for a long anticipated TMNT figures debut and how can we possibly miss an episode without talking about more reveals from McFarlane Toys.  New Fan created 'Super Powers' Comics and MOTU Bearbricks.  Anthropomorphic Mice chewing tunnelling their way for a return, and rounding out the news, the concerning position that has made Hasbro layoff some of their work team.  Then switching gears, Sean has brought in his new Mondo HeMan Timed Exclusive that seems to be more of a puzzle or a Transformer than a Premium figure.  We go through the good and the very concerning issues in this spotlight. Find everything Sean has got going through his Instagram channel: @sean_fewster Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypo

Today on Toy Power, it’s time to look forward to 2023 and what lies beyond. But before that, just cause (most of us) were on holidays doesn’t mean the toy companies are! NECA do their traditional reveals while Boss Fight revive an 80s legend. Mattel do DEEP into the well for their new figure while Todd gives us the most maximum Batman there is. Also featuring Shaq, Tom Sellick, Sarah Jessica Parker and six-packs. And Ben answers the question on everyone’s lips: What does Thirty-Thirty look like?Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Toy Power Podcast, we kick the New Year off; by looking back at the previous year that was?!  Yep; that's how we roll!  We asked our listeners to vote under twelve different criteria's of what they thought from last year.These questions included:- Best Movie- Best TV Show- Best Non-Toy Category (Statues, Video Games, Merchandise etc.)- Favourite "pre 2020" toy purchase (did you buy something vintage or something from a few years ago this year?  Shout it out; we would love to hear what it was!!)- Best Value Toy- Toy Most Fun To Play With- Best Sculpting- Biggest Toy/Franchise Flop of 2022- Biggest Toy Related Suprise of 2022 (That came out of nowhere in your opinion)- Best Oversized/Giant OR BAF Toy- Best overall Toyline (as an entirety of 2022)- The Darren Filsell Award for: Best Action Figure released in 2022Thanks to so many votes from our awesome listeners; we have gathered a great insight into the best and the tragic things from last year!  A really diverse list too; which excites us to see w

In our final episode for 2022, Malcolm Hobbs and his extreme Transformers knowledge is back as we tackle the second of our famous Intraspectives. Legitimacy of the word aside, this one is all about those Robots in Disguise as we pick G1, Beast Wars, The Bayverse and Masterpiece as our toylines of focus. What do these toylines mean to us? Can we seperate the movie(s) from the toys themselves? In a juggernaut brand spanning many years, which lines hit or missed us? There's a couple of surprising scores throughout, the odd in-context swear word and even a GoBot or two... Strap in for this extended episode as you (and us!) learn more about the might Autobots and Decepticons than you ever thought possible. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast, we hit the ground running with several topics to cover.  We even have Special Guest Malcom Hobbs on board, and we cover off the 'Get To Know You Questions' first.  Then we move onto some of the big News topics that are hitting our radar. Lots of Playmates talk, Transformers Haslab updates, more from Thundercats & MOTU Origins, plus a beautiful nod to Father Christmas.  We then switch gears, and spotlight the latest Trailers.  With Xmas fast approaching - we have play our annual Secret Santa gift sharing.  Lots of fun as always & on top of that we have even more gifts from Colin Betts!  Also, Scot brings in some beautiful Historical Adelaide items from John Martins that is simply Magical.  Another fun filled episode!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have our number one listener from Luxembourg - Master John Caulfield!  He is here to school us about all the history, mythology & general amazing things about Mythic Legions!!This line has just about taken over John's plastic addiction & now he even customiser's some of the many things available that compliment this line!  Hear first-hand about his travels to Legions Con & the hype is real ~ regarding Cosmic Legions!All this and more; we challenge you not to appreciate how great these Four Horsemen lead lines really are!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We might be a couple of members down, but that won’t stop us sending the news your way. In an all too familiar pattern, we mourn the loss of another pop-culture icon: may the Power Protect him, always. Of course there’s the usual players of Marvel Legends and More More McFarlane, but we get some unexpected reveals from the Masters at Mondo. And when we say we bring you the big stories, Super7 took it literally with a HUGE reveal! Then it’s Reading/Watching/Playing time and Ben takes reading to the next level with a great review of Blake Wrights latest’s works.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have local legend DaveyDamaged back once again in the studio to help us cover a slightly different topic...  Yes, we love Action Figures and the Worlds & Stories built around them!  But what if we could keep those stories alive when eating breakfast, bathing or even at school??  This ep - we have a Show & Tell focus around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Merchandise!  The rabbit hole is extremely deep; as we touch on Davey's vast collection of goodies!  Then in the second part of the ep; we chat about the latest MCU film: Black Panther 2 - Wakanda Forever.  How well does this film pivot from the tragic passing of it's lead actor between releases?  Is Namor given enough of an into?  Warning - we claim BP2 chat to be spoiler-free - but that turns out to not be the case really!   All this & more; plus the famous DVG rating out of 19 to really solidify what we all thought. Be sure to check out more from Davey at: Dave's Video Graveyard - a NSFW Podcast that chats ab

This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined by the great man himself: DaveyDamaged!  With an intro plug for his Calendar we than swing things into the latest News circling our radar.  Kevin Conroy's legacy, Eternia green lit & then some fake news that tricks Ben into promoting.  Xmas on Cybertron, plus the announcement of TMNT Ultimates Wave 9.  More news regarding a ghost from Thundercats, plus we highlight Legions Con with some of the amazing announcements that have spawned out of there.  It wouldn't be a new ep without another McFarlane Batman reveal, but also some more MOTU characters too.  A very expensive 5pk of Power Rangers, Guns and rounding out we touch on the eye-catching Armies Of Ashmore Dinosaurs!!  Second segment of the show is Latest scores - with some heavy hitting items being secured by each of us!  Another fun ep, especially with our great guest! Be sure to check out more from Davey at: Dave's Video Graveyard - a NSFW Podcast loosely based around film reviews; plus get your orders

This week on the Toy Power Podcast we talk to the delightful Emily Lind!  With a spooky theme right from the start, you are in for a trick or treat!  The fun get to know you questions, and then it's time to shine some light on the amazing shrine that she has built around Peter Crushing.  A fascinating insight to the famous Grand Moff antagonist from Star Wars & how one builds a shrine on this character - but also a deeper look at his marvellous acting carrier.  Then we pivot into the world of Horror.  With Toy Company's at their peak - we are treated with an exciting or scary selection of items.  TV , Movie , Books as well as Comic Book shoutouts form every era imaginable.  We ask Emily to break-down how she as a horror fan - chooses her toys & what pops out to her; as well as a break-down of the difference between the films that are categorised as Universal & Hammer Horror.  We also ask the hard question - what would Emily like to see in the Horror genre from films in the future...  If you wish t

Today on the show, I'm not even on the show! Yes as I, Francis Ignatious Calixto Allan, sit here and write this, I can neither confirm nor deny the contents of this episode as, I simply wasn't there! But after having done this nearly 300 times, here's my speculation: Trent says something wise and outlandish, Ben says "100 percent" 80% of the time and Producer Scot, well he must have done something right because the audio got recorded! Is this what it's like for ya'll out there, listening to it for the first time? It's both surreal and exciting! I'm sure it will be a banger! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming in from the deep south today, we get some fire and brimstone as Producer Scot challenges us to come up with some Hot Takes facing the toy industry. Last time Frank got controversial on a beloved toyline, it became a bit of a thing, so strap yourselves in folks! But to even us out, out of the north, a swift cold front sweeps in direct from Canada. Thanks to our amazing friend Colin, we get to open a bunch of unsolicited gifts on air. If you want proof that people actually listen to what we say, go no further because the love and dedication put into this parcel goes beyond words. The guy even brought presents for our kids! MIND. BLOWN. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With PulseCon and NYCC reveals banking up, this was always gonna be a long, crazy episode. So crazy we forgot to tune Trents mic apparently! In this extended episode we cover it all from the usual suspects from Star Wars, Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, Origins, NECA and Super7, but also the road less travelled with Nacelle, Mondo, Toho and too many more to name. We also unpack the recent closure of Aussie retailer BulletProof Villain and the fallout from it. Lastly, our hometown super-event The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair gets a glowing recap as we talk tales, latest scores and hilarity from one epic day.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are catching up again with Special Guest Brett.  Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, this will not be covering the most recent October Fair itself, however, we instead take a look back at how Brett has built up this awesome calendar event.  Now in its 8th year - how did it all start & find out why he can never stop!  Getting the inside scoop from Brett - about the thinking & planning behind these events, Artist Alleys, Venues vs Basketball courts, early TPP recordings & how different places can really change the atmosphere of the fairs.  Find out what hurdles he had to jump over when dealing through the Covid Pandemic, as well as nightmarish last minute set-up changes....  Then we throw some off the wall ideas at Brett; in hopes to maybe grow the Adelaide Fair even more...  All this, as well as some stand-out memories from the past Fairs, along with shout-outs of some our historically greatest scores!  Then to round out the ep - we have a Quiz - create

Today it’s news day and we are Trent-less – Enter the Brett! His hair and voice are almost a match only with 1000% more comics! There’s some surprises from Hasbro, a cool cool Leo figure to tempt the hell out of Frank but the bulk of our chat comes down to price. Be it massive LEGO sets, super cheap Batmobeasts and at the other end, a crazy HasLabs project that has already courted controversy.  Are Americans finally feeling the pinch of $50 six-inch figures? Oh and was there something about Deadpool that happened this week? Hear Frank’s crazy plot theory. Brett then brings the pre-Toy Fair hype with some wonderful gifts.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for us to spotlight the Wild World of Wrestling!  To help us shout out the correct information; we have the Ring-Master man himself: Mr Criss Fresh!  After a little bit of local toy aisle chats, we get to the crux of how wrestling became the juggernaut that it is known to be.  Through the eyes of Fresh, how did Wrestling hit his radar as a kid.  A captivating story of Fresh following Wrestlemania through TV & Tape trading's, plus all the schoolyard banter - then the natural progression onto toys.  Fresh Smacks Down the facts & memories of indestructible LJN figures & their off-shoot bendy counterparts too.  The discovery of WWF Hasbro figures & their great sculpts!  The realisation that some of these 'Green-back' figures did not get a wider world release - but are quite plentiful in Australia!  Galoob & ToyBiz toylines featuring WCW characters & Jakks Pacific covering WWF.  Poppy covering the Japanese Wresting series & Remco spotlighting the AWA Federation.  Original San

Lots of new toys to talk to but if there too much of a good thing? Can Mattel stop leaving getting their wires crossed? New Masters comics! Has the price of LEGO reached an all time high? It sure is LIFE SIZE. And lets not forget all the chat coming out of D23 – Thunderbolts, trailers, blasts from the past. And yes – we chat about THAT spitting incident!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.