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March 22, 2024

Episode 138: Swamp Thing

From the DC Universe and the Kenner Toys, in the 90's we got Swamp Thing. A cartoon and a small toy line, that kinda just sank into the bog. We talk all about the line this week and discover once interesting line.

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March 8, 2024

Episode 137: Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future

Produced by Mattel to go along side the cartoon, Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future toy line might have been before its time. This week we talk all about one of the best gimmicks of the 80's.

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Feb. 22, 2024

Episode 136: Mighty Ducks

The Mighty Ducks movie changed the NHL, but in 1996 when Mattel released the toy line for the Mighty Ducks cartoon, less changed then you would think. Did you have any of these duck figures that were right on the heals of the TMNT Playmates line? #mightyducks #hockey #mattel #actionfigures…

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Dec. 13, 2023

Episode 135: Big Jim

With the success of #barbie @Mattel brings the boys of the 70's a line of figures that have action written all over them. Enter #bigjim and all his buddies. From camping, hiking, olympics competition and even some secret agent (004) work, Big Jim does it all. #bigjim #mattel #maledolls #bestofthebest…

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Nov. 27, 2023

Episode 134: ColecoVision

In the early 80's, electronics were all the rage. Enter Coleco and the ColecoVision system. Working with Nintendo, their dream was to bring a home computer, and not just a video game system, to all the homes of America.

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Nov. 16, 2023

Episode 133: Ring Raiders

The world is threatened by the evil Skull Squadron, but never fear, the Ring Raiders are here to save the day. We discuss this Matchbox line from the 80's and even talk a bit about our jewelry preferences.

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Oct. 31, 2023

Episode 131: Boglins

Mid 1980's and Jim Henson is the largest names in puppets, so why not team up with him to create a monster hand puppet. Between Henson and Clarke, they create the Boglins and released them through Mattel. Did you have any of these?

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Oct. 31, 2023

Episode 132: Sungold Monster & Spook Chasers

In the late 80's Sungold brought us two lines of toys that go with the Halloween spooky season better than any others. Monster and Spook Chasers were perfect for cheep toys to play monster mash with.

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Oct. 24, 2023

Episode 130: Tonka Steel Monsters

Remember Mad Max and the Thunderdome? Well in the mid 80's everybody wanted part of that style, and Tonka did just that. Releasing the Steel Monsters, these awesome toy trucks took everything we loved from Tonka and made it gnarly!

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Sept. 22, 2023

Episode 129: Inspector Gadget

This line by Tiger Toys might be a bit more then the eye expects. With all the gadgets, Inspector Gadget was sure to knock the socks off the kids when released back in the mid 90's.

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Sept. 8, 2023

Episode 128: DC Primal Age

We jump back just a few years to talk about the DC Primal Age line that was released by Funko. We also have a special guest this week, toy designer Reis O'Brien, who designed all of these figures and gives us the behind the scenes of designing and producing this…

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Aug. 21, 2023

Episode 127: Muscle Mutts

Remember those amazing Street Sharks, and then the Extreme Dinosaurs, we these aren’t those, but they were supposed to be a cross-compatible line from Street Wise Designs and Street Players. A small but mighty line that peaks our interests.

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Aug. 10, 2023

Episode 126: Stone Protectors

What do you get when you mix a DAM Troll and the TMNT Playmates line? Good thing Ace Novelty was there to let us all know. Listen as we talk about these Stone Protectors from the early 90's and let the craziness over take you.

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Aug. 2, 2023

Episode 125: Movie Maniacs

Starting with comics, and moving into toys, McFarlane has done quite a bit, but this week we concentrate on the McFarlane Toys Movie Maniacs. Listen as we get a bit gory and talk about the horror line with special guest Aaron from Front Row Negative.

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July 25, 2023

Episode 124: Moondreamers

Produced by Hasbro in 1986, the Moondreamers were very short lived. Listen as we dream our way through this episode all about the dolls that were all outfitted in a celestial theme, including a not so evil looking witch.

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June 26, 2023

Episode 123: MEGO Superheroes

Get ready for a blast from the past with MEGOs World's Greatest Superheroes! These 8-inch action figures from the 70's and 80's were the ultimate tribute to the timeless world of comic book legends!

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June 9, 2023

Episode 121: Keypers

Produced by Tonka from 1985 to 1992, these adorable animal-shaped figures had lockable compartments on their backs to keep tiny treasures safe. Tonka Keypers provided imaginative play and a sense of personal ownership for children.

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May 25, 2023

Episode 120: Extreme Dinosaurs

Mattel took us from Street Sharks to Extreme Dinosaurs, and what could be cooler than a T-Rex to play with? A metal T-Rex that can ride on a motorcycle. Weren't the 90's great! Watch as we talk all about the Extreme Dinos.

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May 19, 2023

Episode 119: Pirates of the Galaxseas

Another line from the minds of Remco, we have the Pirates of the Galaxseas. A small line that was meant for playing with the Lost World of the Warlord or Warrior Beasts lines. An interesting line that had a specific look of skeletons.

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May 15, 2023

Episode 118: Baby Face Dolls

From the minds that brought us Micro Machines, we got a baby doll line in the early 90's. Influenced by Kewpies and Betty Boop, these dolls are more for adults than kids, but who knew that in the 90's?

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April 30, 2023

Toy Rewind's Motorin' Monday Episode 12

Another Auto World unboxing. 2023 Release1 with an Ultra Red, plus a Lamley exclusive.

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April 22, 2023

Episode 117: Nintendo GameBoy

This week we look back at what is a beloved piece of gaming history. We talk the history of the Nintendo GameBoy released in 1989 and how is continues to be one of the most iconic and innovative video game consoles of all time.

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April 21, 2023

Episode 116: POGS / Milk Caps

This week we talked about another line that just happened to be one of the largest fads of the 90's, with an intersting back story coming all the way from the 1700s. Listen up as we talk about the school ban, artwork and the short life of POGS.

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March 31, 2023

Episode 115: Sectaurs

What happens when you mix action figures, bugs, and hand puppets? You get the mid 80's release of Sectaurs. In the short time that Coleco released toys, we got a few small lines, but Sectaurs might have been the most unique gimmick they tried.

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