Mattel’s Jurassic World exclusive is already feeling the effects of inflation. And this time, it’s not about the price! Plus, The Simpsons just killed off Marge. That’s horrible! Especially since I had Maggie in the death pool. Tiny Chef canceled and you won’t believe the words that came out of that tiny mouth of his. Also, the police officer vanishes from Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified lineup. Let’s see how they like it. And Mattel seems hell-bent on proving fans can see John Cena… by releasing e...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 310
Sun’s out, funds out! TMNT collectors hoping to snag NECA’S SDCC exclusive get burned by extra charges. ROSS Dress for Less wears out its welcome with collectors by charging more than retail for toys we didn’t want in the first place. Super7 repaints G.I. Joes in Tiger Force camo, but they still can’t hide from the clearance aisle. Mattel is teaming up with OpenAI to bring Artificial Intelligence to kids’ toys. Proving once and for all that no one at Mattel has seen Small Soldiers. Long Furby cu...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 309
Hasbro’s Halloween Star Wars reveal has collectors scratching their heads like, “What is this, Shiz?” Plus, McFarlane Toys is giving ROSS an exclusive Superman figure. Basically the toy equivalent of tipping your garbage man. And Hasbro is Sauron over California with this Comic-Con exclusive Savage Land 3-Pack. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on Entertainment Earth TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultP...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 308
Hasbro lit up Ghostbusters Day with a tease of more Ecto Glow Ghostbusters, proving once again that when it comes to nostalgia, Hasbro ain’t afraid of no fan service. Plus, AMC is tempting moviegoers with a 17-inch Galactus popcorn bucket. Because if you’re lining up for Fantastic Four, that might be the only head you’re getting. And NECA’s Comic-Con exclusive has the Turtles ready to hang 10. But at this point, maybe it’s time to just hang it up. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluc...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 307
Hasbro’s new Fantastic Four Marvel Legends wants you to stretch your imagination far enough to believe this Mr. Fantastic toy is supposed to look like Pedro Pascal. Plus, if bathing with a space alien isn’t your cup of E.T., then maybe Sydney Sweeney can convince you to grab your rubber ducky and take the plunge. And, Funko unveils a new Ghostbusters 2 Pop! assortment, but will we ever get to splash mommy? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Fr...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 306
You thought the AMC Dune bucket was crazy? Wait until you see what Jurassic World cooked up for their popcorn. Plus, Disney just changed the ending to their live-action Lilo & Stitch—and yep, we’re definitely in the bad place. And E.T. wants to phone home? Nah, he wants to chill in your tub. Lush just made it happen. To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-st...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 305
Son of a Bix. Andor left us craving and-more… but all we’re getting are these silly Jedi… [laughs in Huttese] Plus, Fortnite honors James Earl Jones with an AI Darth Vader—and the internet handles it exactly how you'd expect. If the toys are accurate, James Gunn’s Superman is about to throw down with a yeti like he wandered onto the wrong Christmas special. There is no emoticon for what I am feeling! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shi...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 304
This week, we honor the real heroes of Mother’s Day: moms who didn’t throw out our toys when they really, really wanted to. Plus, Andor is back! Because nothing says "fun space adventure" like a 12-episode anxiety attack. And AI is designing new Power Rangers now, which explains why the Red Ranger has three helmets and a toaster for a chest. I learned that beneath my goody two-shoes lie some very dark socks. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 303
Saying goodbye. Only a few Andor episodes remain, and we’re already mourning the end. Plus, it doesn’t seem real. Mattel’s Jurassic World toys give us our best look yet at the “D-Rex”—and it’s basically a genetic turducken in reptile form. And, our hearts are broken. Just like the hollow chest cavity on Hasbro’s Fire Convoy HasLab. A girl should have her own private diary. I had to share mine with my uncle. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get F...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 302
More fan channel retailers are revealing their master plans for surviving tariffs — and by “master plans” we mean... uh, hey, what's that behind you? Plus, Transformers and the NFL are a perfect fit — no squishy brains to scramble, no problem! And Andor is back, because apparently even our escapism has to remind us how thoroughly we ruined everything. My head full of long, luxurious hippie hair. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping...
Apr 28, 2025•56 min•Ep. 301
With another WrestleMania in the books, WWE now shifts its focus to its most stubborn opponent yet—A PR nightmare of its own making. Plus, Star Wars fans celebrate the future of the franchise in the Land of the Rising Sun. And, Mezco’s April Fools Mystery Box promotion leaves One:12 collectors whelmed. If you're happy and you know it, shop at Stan's! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 300
Toy collectors are about to get a lesson in economics and trade disputes that Star Wars fans already got 25 years ago. Plus, guess who’s back? No, I’m sorry, the correct answer is dire wolves. Dire wolves. And, will LeBron be Kenough to help Barbie conquer that all-important adult male collector demo? The snowflake tastes like fish sticks! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPO...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 299
All of a sudden investing in action figures doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. As toymakers navigate an ever-changing global landscape, collectors just want to know how much they’re going to have pay for Maximum Marvel Legends Hulk. Plus, NECA tells TMNT fans to take it or leave it. And, Superman toy leaks suggest McFarlane finally has his head in the game. Your headgear seems to be emitting a buzzing noise, sir. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 298
With McFarlane’s DC days dwindling, the Toddfather is pulling out all the stops to complete his cinematic Batman universe. Plus, Ghostbuster hopefuls are flocking to Ollie’s in hopes of snagging a Spengler’s Neutrona Wand that won’t bust their bank account. And, NECA ain’t afraid of no re-released Ghost of Splinter! Money can be exchanged for goods and services. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainmen...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 297
I don’t want to say we told you so, but... Hasbro confirms Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow will return at this year’s Dan Siego Comic Con. Plus, when you really don’t want to think outside the bun. McDonald's teams Roblox for more than 3 square meals. And, rescued Rangers. Power Rangers find a home with the House of Mouse. Growing half an inch in one day is still pretty good. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on En...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 296
Ecto Glow ‘Bust Yourself! Speculation runs rampant after factory leaks reveal Hasbro Real Ghostbusters cast in that familiar glow-in-the-dark plastic. Plus, release the State Farm cut! The most comic-accurate live-action Batman production stars Jason Bateman hawking insurance. And, Walmart Collector Con is back to empty our wallets and break out hearts. Look, big daddy, it's regular daddy. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 295
After a whirlwind week of Toy Fair festivities, toy companies are ready for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Meanwhile, collectors just want to know who will be making Batman their action figures in 2026. Plus, how *glow* can they go? Is Hasbro planning a Real Ghostbusters Ecto Glow re-release? And, two thumbs up! WWE Thumb Wrestlers are back in stores and fans want to know what’s a head. Get to work! I want to see my face in that horse's ass. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheRelu...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 294
Mattel cashes in, reclaiming the DC master toy license from Spin Master. But what does this mean for the Toddfather and his Batmanagerie? Plus, the future of Playmates Toys hinges on a 30-year-old TV show. Can AI make 90’s Power Rangers palatable to the Skibidi Toilet generation? And, NECA scrapes the bottom of the mutagen canister, resorting to just making shit up for their Ninja Turtles line. I can't believe I ate the whole thing. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcas...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 293
Hasbro's Starting Lineup fumble secures the struggling toymaker's place in the Hall of Shame; after leaked photos reveal canceled Major League Baseball and NFL prototypes. Plus, Jack Black gets his own action figure that will likely haunt the toy aisle right through clearance season. And, speaking of haunting, Spirit Halloween reveals their own Ghostbusters Ghost Trap, complete with fog and rubber gloves. Marriage is like a coffin, and each kid is another nail. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. ...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 292
Maximum Marvel Legends Spider-Man battles his arch nemesis Sticker Shocker! When do toys become too expensive to collect? Plus, Walmart sets sale for crazy town, slashing prices to the bone. And, Nacelle updates fans on the status of their Star Trek toys after Master Replica sets phasers to “huh?” Ay, Caramba! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPod...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 291
Jurassic World Rebirth and The Fantastic Four: First Steps drop new trailers featuring mutant dinosaurs and a teeny tiny Thing. Plus, the Power Rangers join TikTok, because the brand is clearly being run by unpaid interns at this point. And, Spin Master hopes to attract new fans with their DC Metal Force action figures. Once again, I must sugar my own churro. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment E...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 290
Hasbro deploys reinforcements with a slew of new GI Joe reveals, including the Cobra S.N.A.K.E. Battle Armor. Who wouldn’t want to get all up in that thing? Plus, Funko channels their inner Polly Pocket with a new Bitty Pop! Bitty Box collection. And, Lumon can keep their finger traps and waffle parties, Severance action figures are the only incentives that would motivate our “innies.” USA A-Okay! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shippi...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 289
Power Rangers tag Playmates in Re-Ignition tease. That’s what she said. Plus, Funko gives Real Ghostbusters fans a more affordable alternative to Mondo’s 1:12 collectibles. And, Hasbro goes all out with Maximum Marvel Legends Spider-Man, but conveniently forgets to mention the price. Don’t make me run. I’m full of chocolate! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheRe...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 288
As American content creators come to grips with TikTok’s impending demise in the States, action figure photogs are gleefully surrendering their own work to the AI robots that will soon replace us all. Plus, Hot Toys fans give the company’s upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine Human Torch figure a lukewarm reception. And, better late than never! Rattrap joins Takara’s Masterpiece Beast Wars Transformers collection. The ventriloquist goes to heaven, but the dummy doesn't. It’s The Reluctant Adult Pod...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 287
NECA alters the deal. Pray they don't alter it further. Either NECA is running out of mystery box product or they think collectors don’t know money good. Plus, a glimmer of hope for Power Rangers fans as rumors swirl about a new home with Paramount. And, The Batman sequel delayed. Aquaman recast as Lobo. It’s good to see James Gunn bring stability to the DC Universe. I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 286
Toy collectors celebrate another successful ROSS Con, filling their stockings with Super7 Power Rangers, Transformers, and The Simpsons Ultimates action figures. Plus, Trick Or Treat Studios reminds Gremlins fans not to get their new Mogwai props wet — no matter how excited you may be! And, Twisted MEGO Theater presents Disney Store Disaster! This exclusive sold out faster than the Hawk Tuah girl. Oh! It's true! The jar is empty! Oh, my God! We're ruined. Christmas is cancelled. No presents for ...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 285
Still reeling from their Donnie’s Lab debacle, NECA is now demanding fans pay up if they expect loyalty. Plus, Funko taps into modern culture with their Domingo Pop! based on an SNL skit that no one under 40 can even explain. And, ROSS saves Christmas with their own Island of Misfit toys. A Water pistol that squirts ReAction figures! Duffman says a lot of things... It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertain...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 284
Marvel Legends enter the Age of Apocalypse with cuts so deep you might see bone. Plus, the Star Wars Pipeline is looking a little sandy. Better start sweeping or you may face a death sentence in 12 systems. And, Fresh Monkey Fiction is hoping you left room in your stocking for their latest Naughty or Nice Collection. But I always drink my.... Malk?! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 283
We got one! Ghostbusters fans fund Hasbro’s Ecto-1 HasLab with room to spare! Plus, Ninja Turtles collectors gobble up NECA’s Black Friday blind boxes, sight unseen. What could possibly go wrong? And, Real Ghostbusters lovers are having the best new year ever as Funko unveils Pop! versions of film’s cartoon counterparts. Money can be exchanged for goods and services. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Enterta...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 282
Danielle Potter—who's "Dani’s Mallows" YouTube channel is one of the fastest growing in the world of Squishmallows—joins us for an all-new episode of The Reluctant Adult Conversation! Dani shares the trials and tribulations of collecting from the United Kingdom. From hefty shipping charges to limited in-store options, Dani is often forced to rely on the kindness of Squish strangers to maintain her collection. Before her social media propelled her into Squish-stardom, Dani, like many in the toy c...
Nov 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 281
