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Squish it Real Good with Incredible Group's Ryan Carr
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59:15Everyone loves a good squishi, right? Well Incredible Group is out there making some of the coolest squishi toys around based on classic brands like Swedish Fish, Oreo, Ring Pop, and Sour Patch Kids. These squishi toys all have unique textures, unboxing experiences, and even super familiar scents. Learn about what goes into making these visceral co…
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025
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14:56As 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! This week, we're discussing who was toyetic from 2025's Wrestlepalooza! Who do YOU think deserves an action figure from this event? Let…
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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 September 15th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast to…
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE Clash in Paris 2025
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17:21As 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! This week, we're discussing who was tre magnifique from 2025's Clash in Paris! Who do YOU think deserves an action figure from this eve…
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Bringing the HasLab Gunship to Life with Hasbro's Steve Evans
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1:08:05He's our friend. He's your friend. He's friend to all—this week we are once again joined by the incomparable Senior Director of Fan Product Design at Hasbro, Steve Evans to talk all about the Star Wars the Vintage Collection Republic Gunship HasLab campaign—AND—to answer some of YOUR burning questions about it. You have until 11:59p ET on September…
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2025 Fantasy Toy Draft: 1980's Edition Featuring Ryan Ting and Jason Langston
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1:32:22The rules are simple (kind of). 4 nerds enter, they select 5 action figures/vehicles produced in the 1980s with the goal of building the "best" team—and then YOU decide the winner. Join Dave and Erik, with special guests Ryan Ting and Jason Langston for this year's fantasy draft season special and then head over to our instagram to help determine w…
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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 August 18th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast today…
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE Summerslam 2025
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49:10Live 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 d…
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Toys on FIlm: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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1:18:53We'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. Follo…
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AIC NEWS: SDCC 2025 - A Special Highlight Report
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34:37Welcome 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 Ins…
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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_po…
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Action Figure Mount Rushmore Featuring Kyle Wlodyga!
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1:35:14Friend 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 B2…
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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 wi…
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Worlds Collide! The SDCC 2025 Crossover Episode with Between 2 Sentinels
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1:43:18What 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…
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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 w…
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Art, Action Figures, and Phandom with Harry Moore
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1:37:57Harry 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 Adventu…
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The Best of 2025 (So Far) - Top 10 Picks Feat. Preternia
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1:36:02Somehow 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? Lis…
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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 wi…
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Toy Hunting Abroad: A Travel Report From Vietnam and Japan
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1:11:43Erik 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 …
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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 wi…
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Talking Five Points Fest & Toy Pizza Con w/ Jesse DeStasio, Miranda O'Brien & Josh Kimberg
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1:19:21It'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 ab…
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Toys on Film: Batman Forever (1995)
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1:14:15Riddle 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! F…
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE Wrestlemania 41 Nights 1 & 2
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29:09On 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. Intr…
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Roboforce the Animated Series Season 1 and Star Trek Wave 2 with Nacelle's Brian Volk-Weiss
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27:48Friend 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! ht…
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE's Wrestlemania IX
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24:26On 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! L…
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Talking Tariffs with Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn
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1:33:09Tariffs, 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 B…
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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 w…
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Live From Zapp Con 6 with Blaine and Chris from NECA
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45:45We'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 I…
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There Be Dragons: A Conversation with Four Horsemen Studios Jeremy Girard
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1:21:46Beyithirr 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…
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The Big Really Big Super Mega 2025 New York Toy Fair Recap Episode
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1:16:25Let'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_podcas…
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Premium Toyetic Event: The 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber
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22:41On 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-Sh…
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New York Toy Fair 2025: A Conversation with Todd McFarlane
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34:59The 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…
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Talking Batman, DC, and More with Spin Master's Mark Morse
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59:10Mark 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…
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Live from Chubzzy Wubzzy's with Habsro's Steve Evans
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19:31Hasbro'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 stoppe…
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A Toy Museum Inside a NYC Apartment: NOWHOME with Matt Roman
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1:11:31Have 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 …
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Premium Toyetic Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2025
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18:46On 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…
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The Cursed Dead with Phil Ramirez and Adam Van Wickler
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1:21:04DEAD! 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…
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Ok we lied - we're not done with 2024 just yet. After feeling like we didn't give our friends at Jazwares enough love in our best of 2024 mega list, here are Erik and Dave's Top 10 lists from the 2024 list of releases from Jazwares' AEW line! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr!…
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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 January 12th, 2025! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast toda…
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The Best Toys of 2024: Dave and Erik's Top 10 Lists
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1:28:54Before we say hello to 2024 we must first scream into the fading void that was 2024 about our favorite toys from the year. That's right, we're back with our end of year lists, honorable mentions, and even some favorites submitted from you! Did your picks make OUR lists? Listen and find out! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouT…
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Premium Toyetic Event: 2024 Ring of Honor Final Battle and AEW World's End
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17:33On this special double edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at both 2024 AEW World's End and Ring of Honor Final Battle! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from these two big-ticket premium live events from the pro wrestling world's two most popular companies. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook,…
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The 2024 Holiday Special: The Gift of Insight from IP and Licensing Lawyers Greg Pan and David Schnider
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1:24:02This year's holiday special gives the toy community the gift of insight and perspective from two partners at the Nolan Heimann firm who, combined, have decades of experience in IP and licensing law with specialties in the toy and entertainment worlds. They answer YOUR questions from around the toy world and try to help clear the air about how licen…
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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 December 16th, 2024! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast tod…
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Finding Your Own Jerry: A Chat with Dollar Slice Bootlegs' John Pryor
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1:18:47John Pryor never stops... for real. Better known to the toy world as "Dollar Slice Bootlegs" John has been at the forefront of the bootleg toy world for years, and has forged his own wild path through the punk/emo scene, through resin casting, and now into bringing his creations to life through SOFUBI and with Machine 56. Let's get an update from a…
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Premium Toyetic Event: 2024 AEW Full Gear and WWE Survivor Series War Games
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26:15On this special double edition of Premium Toyetic Event, we're taking a look at both 2024 AEW Full Gear and WWE Survivor Series War Games! Join us as we unpack who we felt were the top toyetic talent from these two big-ticket premium live events from the pro wrestling world's two most popular companies. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook…
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The Art of the Packaging: A Chat with Jazwares' Chris Metzger
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59:31You only get one first impression - and that's why Chris' job is so important when it comes to making toys. The packaging is the product before the product, and Chris has spent decades working on some of the most recognizable toy packaging ever; from ToyBiz Marvel and WCW figures, to Hasbro's Incredible Hulk and now all of the incredible AEW and Ri…
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Dave and Erik go to Disney World: A Theme Park Visit Review
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1:28:56If there's one thing we love more than toys, it's movies and sports... and THEME PARKS. It's been a long time since Dave and Erik went to Disney World together, and over 6 years since Erik has been there at all! In this episode, they unpack their trip, talk about the rides, attractions, and experiences, and talk all about that sweet sweet merch... …
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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 November 11th, 2024! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast tod…
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Toys on Film: Damien Leone's Terrifier Franchise
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55:01What better way to transition from the Halloween season to the Holiday Season than with the latest horror icon (and one that dons a Santa Suit in the latest movie)? That's right, this week we're talking about Damien Leone's Terrifier franchise, Art the Clown, and all the toys coming from ultra-violent indie horror darling in the latest edition of T…
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The 2024 Halloween Special Featuring Monster High Creator Garrett Sander
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57:45The 2024 Halloween special is here! This year we're excited to sit down with Monster High creator and designer Garrett Sander! No stranger to the grave and ghoulish, Garrett tells us about the origins of the popular line of monstrous and undead dolls, along with details about his latest project, Gravestone Guardians! Back Gravestone Guardians here:…
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