1986: The Greatest Year for Toys? 40th Anniversary Deep Dive - Toy Federation Podcast

Join the crew at Toy Federation in Greer, South Carolina, for a nostalgic deep dive into the 40th anniversary of iconic 1980s toy lines. This episode of the Toy Federation Podcast explores the history and collectability of legendary franchises including The Real Ghostbusters, Silverhawks, Centurions, and BraveStarr. From the mechanical magic of Teddy Ruxpin and the gross-out fun of Madballs to the fuzzy charm of Pound Puppies and ALF, the team shares expert insights on vintage values, warehouse finds, and the daily "slog" of running a world-class toy store. #toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials!*Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@toyfederation*Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop*Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS!*Our Horror Convention September 11-13, 2026: Retro-Horrorcon.com*Our Toy Convention November 20-22, 2026: Retro-Toycon.comTOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT:*Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv*Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf*Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccjWATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST!https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36BUY Toy Federation MERCH!http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-federationCOME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650Monday 10 AM–7 PMTuesday 10 AM–7 PMWednesday 10 AM–7 PMThursday 10 AM–7 PMFriday 10 AM–7 PMSaturday 10 AM–8 PMSunday Closed