Live from our home state of New Jersey, we attended the first ever two-night Summerslam extravaganza and we're here to talk about our experience, and of course, who was the most "toyetic" from both evenings of the show. As we always do on Premium Toyetic Event, we're breaking down the athletes from the top pro wrestling PPVs and PLEs who are most deserving of the action figure treatment. It's like fashion week, but wrestling gear! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube ...
Aug 11, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 178
We're back with another addition of Toys on Film, this time talking about something pretty Fantastic... that's right! Grab a handful of popcorn from Galactus' head and feed that insatiable hunger for a conversation about the 2025 film the Fantastic Four: First Steps along with all the toys and collectibles out to support the box office smash. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Az...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters, and this special extended report recapping the highlights you need to hear about from San Diego Comic Con 2025! Hear about all of the wrestling, Marvel Legends, Star Wars, Transformers, McFarlane Toys, Jada, NECA, Bandai, and so much more! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagr...
Jul 28, 2025•35 min
We're back with another addition of Toys on Film, this time talking about the movie that EVERYONE is talking about... Superman! Look up with us as we discuss what we thought about the film and cover off on the toys that are already out there to support the release of this film. We believed a man (and a dog) could fly, but can you? Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https:/...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Friend of the pod Kyle Wlodyga (formerly of Super7) joins us to tell us all about his new metal-infused venture -- CARVE THE FIVE -- and to help us craft our own person action figure Mount Rushmores. Join us, will you? Find Kyle online at https://www.wlodyga.com/ Follow J-Shot @jshot_820 and Matchu @matchutoy on Instagram to stay up-to-date with B2S! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices b...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors highlight what you need to know for the week of July 7th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie...
Jul 07, 2025•10 min
What happens when two irresistible forces meet head on with two immovable objects? We have no idea, but this is what happens when two different toy shows become one to talk all about (and maybe speculate a bit) the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, SH Figuarts Cyclops, and so, so much more. Listen as the boys of AIC are joined by J-Shot and Matchu from Between 2 Sentinels in this re-broadcasting of their epic crossover! Follow J-Shot @jshot_820 and Matchu @matchutoy on Instagram to stay up-to-date w...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors highlight what you need to know for the week of June 23rd, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombi...
Jun 23, 2025•6 min
Harry Moore is a secret legend when it comes to toy packaging. Since the 1990s his art has adorned toy packaging from ToyBiz and Disney, to some of MOC collectors favorite pieces like the Marvel Legends retro Spider-Man cards and now the retro Kenner-tribute Ghostbusters line. Enjoy a 90+ min conversation with Harry in the latest episode of Adventures in Collecting! Follow Harry on Instagram @harrymooredesign Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podca...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Somehow we're already halfway through 2025 - how does that even happen?!? Well we're continuing our annual tradition of naming our top 10 releases of the year here at the midway point, but this time, we're joined by longtime friend and first time guest, the man behind all those juicy links, John of Preternia fame! Who made the list? Who didn't? Listen and find out! Follow Jon on X @preterniadotcom Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today wit...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors highlight what you need to know for the week of June 1st, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie...
Jun 02, 2025•6 min
Erik traveled half way around the world. In this episode join the boys as they dive into Erik's journey to Vietnam and Japan to talk about all the places he visited and the toys he saw along the way! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie Dandies Proudly part of the Non-Productive Network...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors highlight what you need to know for the week of May 19th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie...
May 19, 2025•6 min
It's officially festival/convention/expo season, gang! The tariffs might be trying to suck the life out of our precious community, but dangit are we gonna still try to have some fun! Friend of the pod and returning guest Jesse DeStasio of Toy Pizza fame joins us with new friends Miranda O'Brien and Josh Kimberg, owners of #FivePointsFest to talk about this year's big event, their new venue, and merger with #ToyPizzaExpo! Get your tickets for Five Points Fest happening 6/7-6/8 at the Yard in Beac...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Riddle me this, riddle me that, what do we think of this version of the bat? We're back with another edition of Toys on Film, this time diving into 1995's record-breaking bat-blockbuster, "Batman Forever." We're joined by friend of the pod Chris Raimo to talk about the movie, it's cultural impacts, and of course, all the toys and product tie-ins! Follow Chris on Instagram @plasticvampireart or visit him online at https://plasticvampireart.com/home.html Thanks to @battlearmordad on Instagram for ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 169
On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're looking at nights 1 and 2 of WWE's Wrestlemania 41 to determine who we thought was most deserving of an action figure from Mattel - tune in to find out who was the most toyetic. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie Dandies Proudly part of the ...
Apr 28, 2025•29 min
Friend of the pod Brian Volk-Weiss is back to talk about the premiere of Roboforce Season 1 as well us updates to the Star Trek line! Join us for a chat about the Nacelleverse, working with the Rock, and more! Follow Nacelle on Instagram @toysnacelle , watch Roboforce Season 1 now on Tubi, and preorder Star Trek wave one now on Big Bad Toy Store! https://tinyurl.com/yc3ajwtj Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more....
Apr 21, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 168
On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're turning the clock back and taking a look at #wrestlemania IV! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from this big-ticket premium live event from the pro wrestling world. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie Dandies Proud...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min
Tariffs, ever heard of em? The current US administration has released a number of reciprocal tariffs on just about every country the USA trades with, but what does that mean for US - more specifically - toy collectors. Joining us this week to discuss what impacts this has on collectors and what it means for the toys we love to buy, we welcome Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn! Follow James on Instagram @therockfather and visit https://toybook.com to subscribe and stay up-to-date with the toy w...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors highlight what you need to know for the week of April 7th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombi...
Apr 07, 2025•13 min
We're LIVE from Zapp Con 6 in Wayne, NJ with friends of the pod and returning guests, Blaine and Chris from NECA! Join us for a chat about the creative process, what it takes to bring toys and their packaging to life, and a run down of some highlights from this year's upcoming Haulathon at Target! Follow NECA on Instagram @necaofficial , Blaine on Instagram @blainerthings , and Chris @plasticvampireart Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast toda...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Beyithirr is HERE! This week we're joined by Jeremy Girard from Four Horsemen Studios to talk all things Mythic Legions, dragons, and more from the uber popular, NJ-based indie toy giant as they celebrate 10 years of Mythic Legions lore. Come see us LIVE at Zapp Con on 3/29 - Get your tickets Back Beyithirr here! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Let's talk about the 2025 New York Toy Fair! What was exciting, controversial, disappointing, surprising... ALL THE THINGS. In this packed episode we unpack the timeless toy industry event and tell YOU about our experience there. Come see us LIVE at Zapp Con on 3/29 - Get your tickets Want more 2025 New York Toy Fair Coverage? Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 164
On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at the 2025 Elimination Chamber! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from this big-ticket premium live event from the pro wrestling world. Come to our live show at Zapp Con on March 29th, 2025 Get Tickets - https://zappconfam.com Get your "Wrestling is Real" T-Shirt! https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/Dy393o Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Lea...
Mar 10, 2025•23 min
The DC License was definitely the big story of the 2025 New York Toy Fair, so we had to carve out some time to sit with friend of the pod and industry icon Todd McFarlane to hear all about what the future holds for McFarlane Toys. Listen to find out what the license status means, what's coming next, and what could possibly be on the horizon in this exclusive interview. Follow @mcfarlane_toys_official on Instagram Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a p...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Mark Morse is a true toy industry veteran with nearly 20 years across a variety of companies from Mattel and Super7, to MGA. While we know him best from his nostalgia-fueled work over at Plastic Meatball, today we’re here to talk about his new role as Vice President and Global Brand Lead for Wheels and Action over at Spin Master. Mark, welcome back to Adventures in Collecting! Follow Spin Master on Instagram @spinmaster Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creat...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Hasbro's Steve Evans is one of, if not the most, active members in the toy community - whether it's his frequent polls and questions, posts of his personal collection, or what brings us to sitting down with him live at Chubzzy Wubzzy's this week - one of his TREMENDOUS giveaways. On his way to deliver the Ghost HasLab to his lucky winner, he stopped in to chat with us and others at New Jersey's FINEST toy shop. Listen about what he's been up to, what he's collecting, and about the recent launch ...
Feb 17, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a full-blown toy museum in your house? Matthew Roman, the founder of NOWHOME, has created a truly unique space—a toy museum nestled inside a New York City apartment, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the treasures of Japanese pop culture from years past. Founded in 2018, NOWHOME isn’t just a collection; it’s an immersive experience that dives into the emotional and psychological connection we have with the things we collect. Whether it’s...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 160
On this edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from this big-ticket premium live event from the pro wrestling world. Come to our live show at Zapp Con on March 29th, 2025 - get tickets here! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Them...
Feb 03, 2025•19 min
DEAD! CURSED! We're loving it! Join us as we chat with longtime toy industry veterans Phil Ramirez and Adam Van Wickler about their new 1:12 scale Kickstarter, The Cursed Dead! Hear all about how they've made their way through the world of toys and what brings them to where they are today with this latest horror-inspired crowdfund. Back the Project here on Kickstarter and follow Phil @ramirezstudiosinc3D , Adam @playing_with_myself , and The Cursed Dead @the.cursed.dead on Instagram! Follow us @...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 159
