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TB Toycast

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Brian and Travis are massive toy fans! Now hear them talk fondly about the toys they grew up with and what’s new and upcoming in the toy world! Each episode they do a deep dive on a specific wave of figures! Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
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Episodes

Ep. 166: Spawn Series 3

It’s officially December, and what better time than Christmas time, to talk about Spawn! This line was certainly ahead of the curve and really moved the whole action figure genre forward! We also discuss Big Rubber Guys, Rush Collectibles, Grapplers & Gimmicks, Simpsons and Jada Toys Street Fighter! @TBToycast Also check out the new TB Toycast YouTube Channel! https://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=T2if9Xtc4P4jfBaB

Dec 05, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 166

Ep. 165: WWE Zombies Series 1

These weren’t the most well received back in the day, but maybe we grew to love them with time! We discuss the WWE Zombies Series 1 in the main event! We also discuss NECA, Operation Monster Force, Title Run Toys, Top Rope Collectibles, Rush Collectibles, Animal Warriors, Figure Swap Conspiracies and a lot more! Plus check out the new TB Toycast YouTube channel! New videos every Monday, Wednesday & Friday! https://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=k7hI5mp6zg0kBkIv

Nov 28, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 165

Special Interview Series: KWK’s Shawn Ng

The Special Interview Series is back, this episode I welcome Shawn Ng from KWK Kayfabe Heroes! Shawn talks about his line, the struggles early on, plus some info regarding series 3 preorder, and some news on a new signing! Make sure to check out @KWK_Shawn for updates and La Resistance is currently up for preorder! US Customers check out https://www.theasylumwrestlingstore.com

Nov 21, 202450 min

Ep. 164: Ghostbusters Monsters

The Ghostbusters were huge in the mid to late 80s, so why not have them fight classic monsters like Dracula or Frankenstein? That’s exactly what happens with Ghostbusters Monsters, which is our main event! We also discuss Big Rubber Guys, Biker Mice From Mars, Rush Collectibles new Monster Masters Kickstarter, Golden Era Mat Maniacs, Powertown, F.I.S.T., Double Dragon and the new TB Toycast YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=MCYkSj4-2fa68Rr1

Nov 14, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 164

Ep. 163: NECA Toony Terrors Series 2

NECA Toony Terrors is our main event this week! We also dive into a lot of different topics. We discuss the new Cyclops Style Macho Man from Latoonie, Jada Toys Street Fighter, Simpsons Jakks, Operation Monster Force, Animal Warriors of the Primal Kingdom and so much more! @TBToycast

Nov 07, 20241 hr 25 min

Ep. 162: Jada Toys Universal Monsters

Continuing our Spooky Season toylines, we are diving into Universal Monsters from Jada Toys! We also discuss Justice League Task Force from McFarlane Toys, Grapplers & Gimmicks new reveals, Bob Holly from Zombie Sailor Toys, Big Rubber Guys, Thundercats Super7, Golden Era Mat Maniacs and more!

Oct 31, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 162

Special Interview Series: Sal from Rush Collectibles Returns

Sal is back on the show to give a ton of updates on all things Rush! We dive into all the new products in development, some of the early growing pains, plus what is coming down the pipeline! Really fun convo! Preorder Nosferatu 10/29 RushFigures.com @RushCollectibles

Oct 24, 20241 hr 7 min

Ep. 161: Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice swept the nation in the late 80s and early 90s. A huge movie which led to a cartoon and of course a toy line! We talk all about the Kenner Beetlejuice line in the main event! We also discuss all the Powertown controversy, Pro Wrestling NES 3-Pack from Rush, O-Ring Joes from Super7, Powertown MLW figures, plus a the ROH Nigel and Jerry Lynn 2-Pack! @TBtoycast

Oct 17, 20241 hr 26 min

Ep. 160: WWF Jakks Bone Crunching Action Series 2

Are you ready to crush somebodies bones? Well this line didn’t start out too great, but certainly grew on most of us. We discuss wave 2 of WWF Superstars aka BCA’s Series 2. We also do a deep dive into a single topic this week. A question most of us aren’t ready for. When do you stop collecting? @TBToycast

Oct 10, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 160

Ep. 159: McDonald’s Dinosaur Changeables

Definitely one of the more popular McDonalds Toy lines from the early 90s! We also talk about news from Zombie Sailor Toys, Powertown, Title Run Toys, Marvel Legends, Nosferatu from Rush Collectibles and more!

Oct 03, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 159

Ep. 158: X-Force Series 1

X-Men got huge in the late 80s and early 90s. So much so that we needed an all new X-Men team which got their own line from Toybiz! We also talk about Rush Collectibles new LJN style Roadblock, Marvel Secret Wars, LJN Style Rocky figures, new signings from KWK, plus Goosebumps Funko and the simple question with a difficult answer from Kyle Peterson.

Sep 26, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 158

Special Interview Series: N8 from @Ringskirts

This week is a special interview episode! I welcome N8 from @Ringskirts to the show! Nate discusses his collecting, figure photography, custom setups including of course his ringskirts! And so much more! Also hit up Nate if you want some custom ringskirts for one of your rings!

Sep 19, 20241 hr 3 min

Ep. 157: UFC Series 1

This week are in diving into UFC Series 1 from Jakks! These weren’t the best but definitely a lot of fun! We also discuss something big coming from Rush Collectibles, New drops from Hasttel Toy/Grapplers and Gimmicks, Jada Toys Street Fighter, Headbangers, Golden Era Mat Maniacs news and so much more! @TBToycast

Sep 12, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 157

Special Interview Series: Jordan from Top Rope Collectibles

Top Rope Collectibles is doing some really fun stuff! They are diving back into the galoob style figures! Up first is of course PN News! (Which you can now preorder topropecollectibles.com) 3 different paint apps with free shipping! Jordan talks all about his time making this line a reality! TopRopeCollectibles.com

Sep 08, 202443 min

Ep. 156: Hungry Hungry Hippos

The board game we all remember! Simple and extremely loud! It also saved Hasbro in the late 70s! We also discuss Top Rope Collectibles, Hasttel Toy, DC Multiverse, McFarlane Batman The Animated Series Wave 3, KWK and so much more! @TBToycast

Sep 05, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 156

Ep. 155: PWC (Professional Wrestling Champions) Bootleg Figures

Yes, we are diving into a bootleg line! Bootlegs were huge in the 80s and 90s. Usually really bad but so much fun if you found them at a dollar store! We also discuss Customs, Top Rope Collectibles, Paulmart, New Retro Mattel Wave, a wild top 5 list and so much more!

Aug 29, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 155

Ep. 154: Monster Force

The year is 2020, and a bunch of guys get together to hunt the likes of the Dracula and the creature from the black lagoon! We dive into Monster Force from playmates! We also talk about Street Sharks, Simpsons Wave 2 plus the quest for Bartman! We also discuss McDonalds new collector cups, Rush Collectibles latest figure, and So much more!

Aug 22, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 154

Special Interview Series: Major Bendies’ Michael Kanik

This week we are taking a break from the regular show as I welcome Michael Kanik back to the show! Kanik, of course, from Major Bendies talks all about Big Rubber Guys, Major Bendies, Major Moments and of course the new line Major Stars! Check it out now! @TBToycast MajorBendies.com Make sure preorder the new wave of Big Rubber Guys, and the Joe Hendry major bendie!

Aug 15, 202430 min

Ep. 153: Cowboys of Moo Mesa

This is definitely a deep cut this week! The Cowboys of Moo Mesa is our main event! We talk all about the line! We also discuss Big Rubber Guys, French Angel from Rush Collectibles, Bartman, Travis’ trip to Summerslam and more!

Aug 08, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 153

Ep. 152: X-Men Series 3

It’s time to dive back into some X-Men figures with the classic line from Toybiz! We also have a ton of news after SDCC of course we cover WWE Mattel, Major Bendies, Street Sharks, Jada Toys Street Fighter, Hasttel Toy Grapplers and Gimmicks, KWK News and new lineups! And so much more! It’s a jam packed episode! @TBToycast Teepublic.com/user/tb-toycast

Aug 01, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 152

Ep. 151: COPS n Crooks Series 1

Central Organization of Police Specialist! This time we are talking about the bad guys! It’s the Crooks from series 1! We also discuss the reveals from WWE Mattel, news from Figure Collections and our thoughts on the Simpsons Jakks line!

Jul 25, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 151

Ep. 150: WWF Hasbro Series 3

So close to the real thing, it’s like being in the ring! Yes once again we are diving back into Hasbro Wrestling Figures! We also talk about Big Rubber Guys, Jakks Simpsons Figures, Latoonie LJN Figures, Mythic Legions, plus some random thoughts on SDCC! We also have a huge announcement about the future of TB Toycast

Jul 18, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 150

Ep. 149: Savage Dragon

This week we have a full on round table! We are joined by Toycast OG Travis Fowler, as well as Richard Ewell from Night of the Nerdy Laser podcast! It’s a lot of fun as we discuss the Savage Dragon from Playmates! We also discuss SDCC exclusives from Major Bendies, Ultimate Edition Steiner Brothers, Street Sharks, COPS and so much more! @TBToycast @Fullyposeable

Jul 11, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 149

Special Interview Series: 80s Wrestling Fan Brian

Brian is a huge fan of LJN Wrestling Superstars! So much so that he started a podcast all about them! LeJenDary Wrestling Figures! Brian is here to talk all about his favorite toy line, his podcast, and his custom LJN repaints! @TBToycast @80_Wrestling @LeJendaryWFP

Jul 04, 20241 hr 8 min

Ep. 148: New Adventures of He-Man Series 1

This week we dive back into the world of He-Man with the reimagining from the late 80s! We are also joined by Toycast OG Travis Fowler! We Also discuss Heels and Faces, Golden Era Mat Maniacs, Jeff Hardy joining Big Rubber Guys, Street Sharks, Shawn Michaels SDCC exclusive, Powertown and more!

Jun 27, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 148

Ep. 147: The Simpsons Series 4

Welcome back to the World of Springfield! We once again dive into The Simpsons Playmates figures! We also discuss Breaker diving back into Mattel Elite Legends, teases from the Major Pod about new Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys for SDCC, Lord Alfred Hayes from Grapplers and Gimmicks and the New GI Joes! Check it out now! @TBToycast @Fullyposeable! Teepublic.com/user/tb-toycast

Jun 20, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 147

Ep. 146: Carrying Cases

Back in the day every major toy line had its own carrying case. This week we talk all about those in the main event! We also discuss Heels and Faces Series 3, French Angel from Rush Collectibles, Knuckle Crunchers, New GI Joes, Final Fight figures and Grapplers and Gimmicks! Check it out now! @TBToycast @Fullyposeable Teepublic.com/user/tb-toycast

Jun 13, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 146

Ep. 145: TNA Toybiz Series 1

Total Nonstop Action!! TNA came around at a time when we needed different wrestling, and of course when new wrestling shows up, you have to get new figures! Toybiz got the license and did a great job with this line! We dive into wave 1 plus we talk about Big Rubber Guys, Bootleg Wrestling Figures, Epic Toys, TNA Powertown, Golden Era of Wrestling Figures and so much more! @TBtoycast @Fullyposeable Teepublic.com/user/tb-toycast

Jun 06, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 145

Special Interview Series: Kyle Peterson

Kyle Peterson is on the show this week. Kyle has a hugely popular YouTube channel. He uploads 4 videos a day! Yes 4! He stays busy but figures keep us all busy! Kyle talks about his love of collecting, his channel, not necessarily being a big YouTube person before. We also talk his favorite toy lines, his awesome t-shirt collection and so much more. Make sure to give Kyle a follow on social media @the_kyle_peterson on IG and @sirpaul64 on Twitter/X and also follow both YouTube channels! https://...

May 30, 202433 min

Ep. 144: Total Justice Series 1

Total Justice was such a fun toyline. Revamping the Super Friends was perfect and added the “Extreme” that was needed for the 90s. Also this week we had a bit of a scheduling conflict, so TB Toycast OG Travis is joining the show! We dive into all things Total Justice plus we discuss Big Rubber Guys, Grapplers and Gimmicks, Star Wars, Mythic Legions, and UFC signing with McFarlane Toys! @TBToycast @Fullyposeable Teepublic.com/user/tb-toycast

May 23, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 144
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