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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 30 MIN

Toy Sculptor: Bill Merklein - Pegwarmers #224

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Bill Merklein is a sculptor and painter, but in the toy community he is specifically know for sculpting 70+ 1980's GIJoe action figures. Mr. Merklein was a guest speaker at MFCA Show & Mart outside of Philadelphia PA. Kevin was in attendance and filmed a section of his talk that focused on GIJoe and Operation: Recall.Lots of great links below.3DJoes: https://www.3djoes.com/bill-merklein.html MFCA: https://www.mfcaclub.com/mfca-annual-show Gary's Interview with Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmgQeduUFW4&list=PLT77mdZeXhekW-yKK87a-P8BLoJN-U-Cr Carson's Interview with Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkhAhs_PCVQ #224 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday. Follow Ushttps://twitter.com/pegwarmerspod https://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

Bill Merklein is a sculptor and painter, but in the toy community he is specifically know for sculpting 70+ 1980's GIJoe action figures. Mr. Merklein was a guest speaker at MFCA Show & Mart outside of Philadelphia PA. Kevin was in attendance and filmed a section of his talk that focused on GIJoe and Operation: Recall.Lots of great links below.3DJoes: https://www.3djoes.com/bill-merklein.html MFCA: https://www.mfcaclub.com/mfca-annual-show Gary's Interview with Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmgQeduUFW4&list=PLT77mdZeXhekW-yKK87a-P8BLoJN-U-Cr Carson's Interview with Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkhAhs_PCVQ #224 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday. Follow Ushttps://twitter.com/pegwarmerspod https://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

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