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The Reluctant Adult Podcast

The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop every week. Follow along and remember—we don’t wanna grow up, but we already did!

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    To Me, My MCU X-Men! D23 Unveils Marvel’s First Class of Live-Action Mutants

    The MCU welcomes its first class of X-Men, including Adam Driver as “Mister Sinister Was My Father—Call Me Nathaniel.” Plus, Matt Damon kills Disney’s Power Rangers reboot, clearing the way for the Ninja Kidz’ redemption arc. How you like them apples? And the Ninja Turtles serve up a slice of Shredder pizza pie—extra pepperoni. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  2. 99

    Spirit Halloween’s Freddy Fazbear Animatronic Couldn’t Even Survive Five Nights in August Before Selling Out

    Target is bringing back cancel culture. If you pre-ordered any toys recently from Target. No you didn’t. Plus, Spirit Halloween is making sure Power Rangers cosplayers are fully armed and ready for action. Just please stop asking about the Freddy Fazbear animatronic. And, grocery prices are officially out of control. Over $100 for a single Jelly Roll?! In this economy?! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  3. 98

    To Mattel and Back: Mondo Joins the Growing List of TMNT Toy Makers with Short Term Plans

    Is Mondo hanging up its shell? The company confirmed more TMNT toys are planned for this year and next. Plus, you only Liv once—unless you’re Chucky the doll, in which case you could live long enough to see WWE become entertaining again. And they're back-bone! The Four Horsemen are hoping Skeleton Warriors is a bone-afide blockbuster and not just another dead-on-arrival retro revival. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  4. 97

    SDCC: RIP NECA TMNT

    Cowabunga may be forever, but NECA and Playmates Toys are saying sayonara to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Plus, Lara “Tomb Raider” Croft’s G.I. Joe figure sold out quicker than a fresh shipment of cargo shorts at REI. And Mondo has The Real Ghostbusters fans wondering how many kidneys a person actually needs. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  5. 96

    Playmates Needs Power Rangers Fans to Summon the Dragonzord Before Its SDCC Collector Action Figures Reveal

    It’s Morbin’ Time for Playmates Toys. The company is trying to crowdfund the Dragonzord, but its AI-assisted promo art has fans questioning whether the project is morphin’ in the right direction. Plus, longtime Alvin and the Chipmunks fans are convinced the latest Alvin has been looksmaxxed beyond recognition. 90s fans are just happy he at least vaguely resembles a rodent. And Episode 5 of Wolverine and the X-Men has Marvel Legends collectors scrambling to complete their Weapon X team before the secondary market catches on. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  6. 95

    San Diego Comic-Con Gets Slimed and Shelled with TMNT & Real Ghostbusters Exclusives

    Whether you like your Ninja Turtles toys clothed, glowing, or with a little extra bite, San Diego Comic Con has an exclusive with your name on it. Plus, for just the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you too can own Mondo’s Spectral Ghostbusters. And, heads I win, tales you lose. McFarlane is flipping Batman fandom on its head with a “What If?” Billy Dee Williams Two-Face figure. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  7. 94

    Even After "Last Time," John Cena's Mattel Action Figures Still Go Over WWE's Newest Stars

    I've Cena ‘Nuff! Mattel calls an audible, punting its original WWE LJN Superstars Series 4 pick in favor of an all-new "Last Time Is Now" John Cena. Plus, this X-Men '97 Toys "R" Us exclusive has collectors questioning what year it is. And why do their hands smell like chicken? And, when I heard Mr. Beast was working with the Four Horsemen, action figures weren’t exactly my first thought. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  8. 93

    German Mattel Site Reveals 'Discopumper Skeletor'—AKA America's 'Gym Bro Skeletor' Comic-Con Exclusive Action Figure

    Do you even lift, bro? MOTU fans will be clanging and banging all the way to San Diego for this year’s muscle-bound Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, Yo Joe! June is so Joe-ver! Classified collectors were divided on some reveals, but the month wasn’t a total bust. And remember The Simpsons? They’re back! In action figure form. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  9. 92

    Hasbro Calls Viral Avengers: Doomsday Leaks ‘AI Slop’

    Playmates Toys says, “Bite my shiny metal assortment San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Plus, Jada Toys thinks Street Fighter fans are a bunch of losers. And they have the alternate heads to prove it. And Hasbro swears those Avengers: Doomsday leaks are nothing more than a bunch of AI slop. Then again, this is the same company that told us that plastic-free packaging was here to stay, so… It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  10. 91

    Hasbro Toys Deliver the Latest Avengers: Doomsday Leak

    Hasbro saved their Beast for last, but did they miss the mark by a hair? Plus, Todd McFarlane wants you to think of AI as a tool—which is fitting, considering that's what a lot of people already think about Todd. And Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is springing leaks faster than a screen door on a submarine. The latest glimpse of the super-secret project arrives courtesy of Hasbro's Titan and ActionVerse toy lines. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  11. 90

    The Bricks & Minifigs Saga Has More Twists and Turns Than LEGO Set #10261

    The Bricks & Minifigs saga has more twists and turns than LEGO set #10261. Just when we thought the drama was winding down, new allegations snap into place. This story has more illegal activity than a builder shoving a plate between the studs of a brick. Plus, they mostly come out at night. Mostly. Ghostbuster’s Night Shift is clocking in to bust the weirdest, wildest, and creepiest creatures lurking after dark. And all good in the hood! Hasbro’s snake charmer reminds us to never say “never,” as Yo Joe June finally delivers the iconic hooded Cobra Commander. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  12. 89

    Law & Order: Bricks & Minifigs

    Star Wars falling behind Backrooms is wild. And that’s only counting those LEGO sets Bricks & Minifigs can’t seem to find. Plus, Disney is losing its grip on its own IP. From Home Depot hacks to Toy Story tributes, fans are remixing, recreating, and reshaping their favorite characters. And Hasbro is launching Yo Joe June with some deep-cut Classified reveals that should have longtime Joe fans saluting.  It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  13. 88

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x G.I. Joe: The Ballsiest Toy Line Since Nerfuls

    Playmates sends Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles out with a bang! Or whatever sound G.I. Joe lasers make. Plus, Brand New Day has Spider-Man and Hulk beating the THWIP out of each other. Unfortunately, nobody beats Target’s street date. And Mattel rolled out the red carpet for He-Man’s most loyal subjects to see the new Masters of the Universe movie before the rest of us peasants. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  14. 87

    Turtle Power (of Attorney): Playmates Lawyers Up After Losing TMNT License to Mattel

    Playmates Toys is feeling a little litigious after losing the TMNT license to Mattel. And, McFarlane from downtown… He’s on fire! Todd’s second string is wiping the floor with Hasbro’s Starting Lineup! Plus, Super Ahsoka! The comment section really said, “Here’s a tissue, dry your eye.” Wait, why do you have tissues... Ohhhh noooo! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  15. 86

    Walmart Red, White and Blew It! G.I. Joe Classified Collectors Just Got Booted from Duke’s 250th Birthday Party

    America is cancelled! If you preordered Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified America's 250th Birthday Duke from Walmart… no, you didn’t. Plus, Playmates Toys isn’t letting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles go down without a fight. If you think Raph looks rough, you should see the other guy. And, Hot Toys is in hot water. The company famous for ultra-detailed 1/6 scale collectibles is catching heat for a young Ahsoka Tano figure that’s showing more midriff than Midichlorians. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  16. 85

    Toy Yard Sale Abrasion — These Fire Finds Will Leave You Raw

    NECA’s vowel movement has collectors asking, “What the duck was that fowl announcement?” Plus, Mando’s Razor Crest is pulling double duty for Hasbro’s ActionVerse; working overtime as both a doody vehicle and a doody playset. And, looks like everyone is tightening their bats in this economy. Todd McFarlane’s Batmissile, for when you absolutely have to get it in. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  17. 84

    Brand New Day, Same Old Thwip: Hasbro’s Spider-Man Marvel Legends Reveals Swing and Miss

    Brand New Day, same old THWIP—and fans aren’t exactly swinging high on Hasbro’s Hulk and Spidey MCU reveals. Plus, is ROSS Con canceled? The discount king is raising prices, forcing collectors into the awkward position of making peace with Ollie’s. And so far, The Mandalorian and Grogu is delivering a toy lineup destined to keep pegs warm and toasty well after the movie hits Disney+. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  18. 83

    WWE Fans Slam Mattel’s Rhea Ripley Doll Head Ahead of WrestleMania

    Mattel knows how to keep Mami happy, but their Rhea Ripley doll’s new head sculpt puts the “brutal” in “This is my brutality.” Plus, X-Men fans are having an optic blast with Hasbro’s latest Marvel Legends role play reveal. And, He-Man fans are eating good. As long as what they’re eating is popcorn. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  19. 82

    TRON Fan’s Wish Comes True—Hasbro’s 1:12 Figures Are Pulse and Disney Parks Exclusives

    Hasbro really said, “You’re getting these TRON toys whether you like it or not.” And… we don’t. Plus, DC fans are eatin’ good at Wendy’s—and it has nothing to do with the Baconator. This month’s Kids Meals come with “DC Rides,” pairing a blocky hero or villain with their ride of choice. And, Hasbro’s adding something spooky to Ghosbuters Ecto Glow, but the most terrifying part of this Stay Puft and Green Ghost reveal is imagining Louis’s package. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  20. 81

    TMNT Fans Fired Up Over NECA’s Black-and-White 2012 Turtles Con Exclusive with Bonus Accessory Pack

    NECA’s Con announcement has TMNT collectors in a tizzy. I haven’t seen Four heads spark this much consternation since I styled my sister’s Barbie’s bangs. Plus, Todd McFarlane’s Supergirl is two-faced, but Alcock. And Star Wars collectors’ patience with Hasbro is not the only thing wearing thin. This Black Series Battle Droid is absolutely drowning in a Youth XS. It’s the Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  21. 80

    Cryptoids Toy Line Revives Bat Boy with Tabloid-Inspired Kickstarter Action Figure

    Breaking news! Bat Child found alive on Kickstarter. Weekly World News’ infamous cover creature is reborn as a Cryptoid. Plus, do a barrel role. Star Fox targets his big screen debut in Super Mario Galaxy. And, stop, stop, he’s already dead. JAKKS does the unpossible, leaving The Simpsons collectors with more questions than answers about the future of the line. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  22. 79

    Jurassic Park Toy Company Misusing Technology? Feels Almost Too On Brand

    Factory Entertainment was so preoccupied with whether or not they could use AI, they didn't stop to think if they should use AI. Plus, He-Man finally gets his flowers. But what about Skeletor? The poor guy just wants tulips. And, I survived May the Fourth and all I got was this lousy t-shirt. Hasbro celebrates Star Wars the only way they know how: with unnecessary merchandise! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  23. 78

    Tails from the Cryptoids! Yes Have Some’s Long-Teased Action Figure Kickstarter Exceeds Expectations

    Tails from the Cryptoids. The government doesn’t want you to know about this super-secret Kickstarter… but f*ck them. Plus, LEGO finally announces proper Super Mario building sets and minifigures. “But what about the interactive Super Mario Adventures line?” asked no one. And Mattel is bringing back “Dino Damage” with its Hammond Collection Indominus Rex — which is better than the emotional damage WE SUFFERED from watching The Dinosaurs on Netflix. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  24. 77

    Target Aims to Boost Toy Sales by Shrinking the Toy Aisle

    Target aims to make more money by selling less stuff. Wait… that can’t be right. Are we sure that’s what they said? OK. So, which of your favorite toy lines might end up in the crosshairs? Plus, Mezco takes the Ninja Turtles to school with their new One:12 Collective Master Splinter. And he’s the only man to become more beloved after getting canceled, Conan O’Brien finally has his very own virtual action figure. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  25. 76

    Very Nice. Very Evil. Very Toyetic. Danhausen Makes His WWE Debut.

    After weeks of hyping up a mystery crate, WWE’s Elimination Chamber reveal was very nice, very evil… and somehow still very meh. After losing their heads to Red Sonja, the Four Horsemen are holding space for a familiar face. Boomshakalaka! He’s on fire! Bandai is dropping a One Piece x NBA collab. And no, it doesn’t come with an NFT. We’ve all suffered enough. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  26. 75

    Oh, Canada: Men’s Hockey Team Reacts Coldly to Tina Toy After So-So Silver Finish

    Canada’s Olympic bid for gold falls short. The men’s hockey team takes silver, then collects their prize at the ticket booth. Plus, LEGO’s new Star Wars Smart Bricks have Luke and Darth Vader sounding more like R2-D2 trapped inside a dial-up modem. And Punch the Monkey officially swings into America’s heart — and right off IKEA’s shelves. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  27. 74

    Toy Fair '26 Saves the Beasts for Last: Playmates' Turtles Swan Song, NECA DuckTales and Bull Airs x Sneak Attack Toys Child Casino Pizza Rat

    Playmates officially kicked off their Ninja Turtles farewell tour at Toy Fair. Here’s hoping they have better luck than John Cena. Plus, with NECA producing classic DuckTales figures, life isn’t just like a hurricane, it’s a full-blown Category 5 nostalgia storm. And Premium DNA has re-entered the chat with fresh preorders… meanwhile, Earthworm Jim collectors continue practicing the ancient art of patience. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  28. 73

    Hasbro Takes It to the Streets With Street Fighter Movie Toys Featuring WWE Superstars

    In a rare moment of self-awareness, Hasbro remembered it used to be toy company and unveils plans for a Street Fighter–G.I. Joe–WWE multiverse. Plus—I’ll form the head! —Hasbro’s Voltron news brings Marvel Legends collectors one step closer to the mythical Cavillrine. And Nacelle is betting big on Star Trek—but is this plan a bridge too far, even for the most hardcore Trekkies? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  29. 72

    By the Power of Publicity: Mattel Debuts He-Man Movie Figures in Entertainment Weekly

    By the power of Grayskull, Mattel flexes its MOTU muscle with a full spread of Masters of the Universe: Chronicles action figures inspired by the upcoming film. Plus, Fugglers’ assault on the senses no longer stops at their grotesque looks. This latest batch is crop-dusting unsuspecting Target shoppers. And Mami’s Dreamhouse. Are WWE collectors confident "Kenough" in their own masculinity to proudly display this Rhea Ripley Barbie doll? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  30. 71

    MOTU Fans Are Melting Down Over He-Man’s Preferred Pronouns — I’d Prefer They Just STFU

    The new MOTU trailer shares He-Man’s pronouns, but with action this hot, his preferred verb must be “fuck” — as in “fuck ice, this movie will melt your face harder than Skeletor’s.” Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back Changeables Happy Meals—and those little bots have us so thirsty, fuck ice, fill that small soft drink up to the brim. And these Dunder Mifflin-approved Fortnite skins are so cold, you’ll think “fuck ice” is the new “that’s what she said.” It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  31. 70

    Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Adds Watto, Geonosian Warrior & Taun We Action Figures

    Lucasfilm gets itself a couple of new co-presidents as Kathleen Kennedy takes aim at half the galaxy on her way out the airlock. Plus, Mondo’s Beavis and Butt-Head Squad comes with its own couch, giving collectors a front-row seat to their own poor financial decisions. And, Super Mario Little People prove it’s never too early to learn how to drop some coin. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  32. 69

    Ninja Turtles Enlist G.I. Joe to Save Playmates Toys with Historic Action Figure Mashup

    Playmates Toys ain’t waving that white flag just yet. The Ninja Turtles just recruited America’s “secret weapon,” a covert special operations force that answers to no one. Wait, we’re still talking about GI Joe, right? Plus, LEGO’s latest innovation makes them look as smart as a brick! Is that how that goes? And McFarlane’s NHL collectibles are getting so heated, they could melt the ice and then do stuff to each other. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  33. 68

    Why Stranger Things Finale Didn’t Deliver the Bloodbath Fans Wanted

    Stranger Things fans are divided over the show’s ambiguous ending, but there’s an even bigger mystery—how did we go an entire season without hearing a single squawk from this character? Plus, in a collecting world ruled by ROSS Con, Walmart really said, “Hold my Blokees.” And we did—stacked as high as our arms could carry. And no body puts Anti-Venom in a corner—but LEGO did put part of him in a polybag with Spider-Man. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  34. 67

    Nothing to Ooze: Playmates Shreds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toy License

    Turtle power outage. Playmates Toys loses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles master toy license, sending shockwaves through the industry. Who’s ready to step up and fill those massive shells? Plus, Smithers, release the hounds. Mad Hatter Reviews targets a Sophomore Flip-Or series headlined by the Hound of Tarjayy. And if Nacelle hopes to see its Star Trek toy line live long and prosper, it may need to set phasers to mulligan. Can Nacelle reverse course in time or is their persistence futile? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  35. 66

    Hasbro Fingers Marvel Legends Collectors for New Deadpool & Wolverine Action Figures

    Hasbro fingers Marvel Legends collectors for new Deadpool & Wolverine action figures, but we still can’t get a head. Plus, Mondo lets Louis on Real Ghostbusters fans, delivering one fully loaded ugly spud. And Springfield of dreams… or nightmares? Why do The Simpsons keep striking out in the toy aisle? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  36. 65

    John Cena Retires After Match in D.C., Which is Exactly How I Would Grade This Farewell Tour

    The John Cena retirement tour screeches to halt, and I can’t see 🖐️any way they can screw this up—and he just tapped out. Plus, Street Fighter returns to theaters with an all-new film featuring even more pro wrestlers eager to do literally anything else. And Yabba Dabba Doo! Jada Toys leaves no Flintstone unturned in their efforts to combine the action figure aisle with the breakfast table. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  37. 64

    Mezco Toyz' Movie Ninja Turtles Action Figures Have NECA Shaking in their Shells

    Mezco Toyz’ pricey One:12 Collective Ninja Turtles action figures are a Shining example of why NECA is still King of Turtle Mountain. Plus, My Little… Phony? Is this potential Hasbro haul “un-herd” of or will “everypony” be disappointed with how this tale ends? And, for that price, Hasbro could at least give you head that looks like Andrew Garfield for their new Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Legends. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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    Super7 Wins Mega Millions. Hot Toys' Batman Just Blue Himself. And Mattel Blurs the Line of Good Taste with Hardcore WWE Superstars

    Super7 just got the “Ultimate” Christmas present: an influx of cash that will hopefully keep the company afloat long enough to deliver that second wave of 2003 Ninja Turtles. Plus, is Mattel blurring the line of good taste, or finally giving hardcore WWE fans what they’ve always wanted? And don’t tell Alfred, but Batman just blue himself! Hot Toys’ Flash-inspired Batman in a blue cowl rears its ugly head. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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    Hasbro CEO Accused of Destroying Toys—My Little Pony May Be Our Last Hope to Block Cocks

    Don’t call it a comeback. The TRON Haslab defies gravity and sends every last doubt melting away for good. Wicked. Plus, we get our first behind-the-scenes look at the FOX X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday... and it's AI. And plans for a Last Ronin live-action adaptation dropped! Fans are shell shocked, but there’s still hope for the TMNTCU.  It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

  40. 61

    Toy Aisle Smackdown: Marvel Legends vs. Jada Toys—No Matter Who Wins, Our Wallets (and Eyes) Lose

    KITH your money goodbye! The acronymic apparel brand brings Hasbro and Jada Toys together to make the ugliest Marvel vs. Capcom toys since ToyBiz. Plus, the most influential creators in our hobby aren’t tariff-fied to jump into the already crowded independent toy market. And Paramount cancels Tales of the TMNT, meanwhile while Mondo is soliciting a $250 1/6 scale Donatello action figure. Won't somebody please think of the children… and their poor parents! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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    TRON of the Dead: Time is Running Out for Hasbro’s 3.75-Inch Haslab to Make History—Not Become It

    Hasbro’s TRON Haslab is on a collision course with history. With only two weeks left to fund the project, will it become the lowest-backed Haslab since Cookie Monster? Plus, is the collectibles bubble about to Pop? Funko admits their days may be numbered lower than a Comic-Con exclusive. And, the Power Ranges and Godzilla team up for what may be the most logical crossover since Alien vs. Predator. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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    Hasbro Loves Hooters, Adds Owl to Spider-Man Classics Marvel Legends Action Figures

    Hasbro goes deep with their latest Spider-Man Classics wave of Marvel Legends action figures. Plus, get your yub nub on this Valentine’s Day with Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series pink Ewok. And, Big Rubber Guys are facing stiff competition from Mattel’s officially licensed LJN WWE Superstars. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth  

  43. 58

    Star Wars Fans Demand Disney Make Hunt for Ben Solo Top Priority

    YOLO SOLO. Somehow, Kylo Ren didn't return, and Star Wars fans are aiming one very pointed finger at Disney chief Bob Iger. Yes… that finger. Plus, Ninja Kidz and the Power Rangers fandom are still trading blows—each determined to land the worst take of them all. And we're up to our knuckles in UFC Fighters—but only one bitty brawler will reign supreme! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

  44. 57

    A.I.-Yi-Yi! Ninja Kidz’ Artificial Intelligence Sparks Outrage in Power Rangers Fandom

    The Power Rangers community stands united against a new threat. Is it an intergalactic swine hell-bent on devouring Earth’s resources? Nope, it’s just the Ninja Kidz. Plus, we dive into the Upside Down with a Stranger Things unboxing cranked all the way to Eleven. And, Todd McFarlane saw his shadow, which can only mean one thing: twelve more months of DC ball-bustin’ courtesy of the Toddfather. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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    Hasbro’s TRON Haslab Hits Gridlock as Toy Collectors Clear Their Cache

    Hasbro’s prices are going off the grid as their Haslab program heads in the Tron direction. Plus, Mondo is serving up spooky seconds, but do Real Ghostbusters fans have the appetite to double dip? And Playmates Toys heard Turtles fans tell them to, “Knock it off,” so often, they finally listened. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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    Toy Collectors Dish Out a Pizza Their Mind Over NECA’s 2012 Nick Ninja Turtles Delays!

    Collectors beg NECA to get their ship together! TMNT pre-order supporters remain stranded as Walmart shoppers celebrate a rare win. Plus, Sting, Stang, Stung! Is there a hidden twist lurking inside Jazwares Vault’s “Legacy of Sting” three-pack? And, Disney Store honors the spirit of Christmas… by cashing in on Muppets fans with a pricey Muppet Christmas Carol countdown calendar. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

  47. 54

    The Mandalorian & Grogu & Peter Venkman & Frosty Frights & MOTU x Transformers & Bella's Toy Chest

    Get your ass to Burlington and pick out a nice warm winter coat because it’s about to get real Frosty up in here. Plus, we ain’t afraid of no costs! It’s a Mondo Geek out over the Real Ghostbusters Peter Venkman action figure. And, Disney drops a trailer for a new season of The Mandalorian. And- What’s that? A movie? You mean I gotta pay for this shit? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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    Toy Trajectory: Forget Funko Pops, Labubu are the New Beanie Babies!

    Are Jazwares and AEW about to wish one another the best in each other’s future endeavors? Plus, we glimpse out first look at Ryan Gosling in a Star Wars movie and it’s giving Waterworld vibes. Great news for Zombie Sailor! And, Forget Funko. Are Labubu the real modern day Beanie Babies? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. (This episode contains spoilers for the Netflix documentary Unknown Number. Viewer discretion is advised.) Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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    Star Wars Haslab Backs That Thing Up, NECA Loses Sight of Ninja Turtles, Marvel Legends Participate in BOOK IT!

    Backed to the future! Hasbro’s LAAT Haslab defies time and space to unlock its first stretch goal. Plus, Leonardo’s the leader in blue. Eyes shut tight like he’s catching a snooze. NECA’s Nick Turtles forgot their head pupils! And, Hasbro’s latest Marvel Legends come packed with comics books—just like in the ToyBiz days! Except, you know, not.  It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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    Star Wars Fans Engage in Trade Disputes with Hasbro Over LAAT Gunship Haslab

    Begun the final countdown has. Star Wars fans have only a short time left to back Hasbro’s LAAT Gunship HasLab. Well, you know what they say, “Better LAAT than never.” Plus, who says action figures are dead? Ninjombie rises from the grave with a new toy line that’s sure to have kids and collectors alike haunting the toy aisles. Jazwares flips the toy industry upside down with Stranger Things figures that manage to feel both nostalgic and a little unnecessary. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth Spooky & Weird Plush from MaterialJill TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

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The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop every week. Follow along and remember—we don’t wanna grow up, but we already did!

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