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The Toy Tomb
by Arkay and Willie!
Two old guys talking about the toys they grew up with and loved! Join Arkay and Willie! as they discuss favorite toys from their childhood!
Episodes
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Episode 42 - Top ten favorite toys received from Christmas Past
In this episode of the Toy Tomb Podcast, I am joined by a guest supporter of the show (Johnathan) to discuss our top 10 favorite toys we received for Christmas growing up. I wish all my subscribers and supporters a very Merry Christmas! Download Here:
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Episode 41 - Star Wars!
In this episode of the podcast I share memories of first seeing star wars back in 1977 and my favorite toys I owned from that era (pre 1980). Download Here Icons Unearthed Star Wars - https://www.amazon.com/Icons-Unearthed-Star-Wars/dp/B0B8RL9KQK First Lightsaber -...
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Christmas 2021 - Surprise Gifts!
In this episode ArKay and Willie! discuss some past Christmas memories and what gifts they received they were not expecting! Download Here: Links: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer puppet restoration Antique/Retro Toy Store in Richmond VA
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Episode 40 - Transogram's Green Ghost Game and Remco Mini Monster
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about a cool 60's board game and those neat mini monsters from Remco! Download Here: Links: Green Ghost Game Remco Mini Monsters "Forgotten" music by Repulsive in intro Halloween music during commercial break
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Episode 39 - Milton Bradley's StarBird!
In this episode Willie! talks about a cherished electronic toy from his youth :) Also some great ramblin's between arkay and wille! as well :) Download Here: Links: Willie!'s Starbird Video Some more cool Starbird info Starbird instruction manual MB Catalog Starbird commercial Great Starbird page
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Episode 38 - Easy Bake Oven and Piece O' Cake
In this episode the guys are joined by Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast to talk about the EZ Bake oven and a cool 2600 game Piece O' Cake! Download here: Links: 2600 Game by Game Podcast Easy Bake Oven History "Cooking with Light" Book Easy Bake Oven Timeline
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Episode 37 - US1 Electric Trucking
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of the cool slot sets from Tyco featuring trucks and hauling! Download Here: Links: Tyco US1 Electric Trucking Resource Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle World Record Jump US1 Marvel Comics New Wave Toys Qbert
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Episode 36 - Slot Cars!
In this episode, arkay and willie! talk about some slot car memories from the late 60's and 70's Download Here: Links: Blast from the past store Custom kenner 6 million dollar man facebook page Online map for slot car racing tracks Sams Trains showing Ratchet Motor in Slot Car Modelville raceway...
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Episode 35 - Mad Magazine
In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about a beloved magazine they enjoy! MAD Magazine! Download Here: Links Doug Gilford's Maga Magazine Covers Site MAD Magazine Computer Program Video
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Episode 34 - Christmas Catalogs!
ArKay and Willie! go down memory lane looking at vintage Christmas Catalogs and having a good time! Go to the Christmas Catalog website to follow along with the guys :) Download Here: Links: Christmas Catalog Site used in Show Eddy Goldfarb Documentary
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Episode 33 - Zeroids!
In this episode the guys talk about a cool line of toys from the late 60's from Ideal! The Zeroids! Download Here: Links: Eladdin Controllers Robotapedia The Old Robot Website Wildtoys Zeroidz
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Episode 32 - Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes!
In this episode of the Toy Tomb, ArKay and Willie! talk about Ben Cooper Halloween costumes, some of their favorite candy back then and other fun Halloween stuff :) Download Here: Links: - Ben Cooper Masks - Wax Lips - Candy Cigarettes - Garfield Halloween - Dark Toons - Halloween in a Box - T…
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Episode 31 - Silly Putty!
In this episode ArKay and Willie! talk about one of their favorite Newtonian fluid toys! Silly Putty! Download Here: Retro Artifacts Triple C Toys and Collectibles
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Episode 30 - Marx Toys Part 2
Arkay and Willie! are back again talking about some more of their favorite Marx Toys! Norm is also back talking about a neat Marx board game called Cats Eye! Download Here: Links: Willy Weasely Comic Atari 5200 Super Podcast (Community Podcast) Marx Super Shot Funny Car Facebook Group Boys Life...
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Toy Tomb Mini - Dark Tower by Milton Bradley
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about a beloved electronic board game from 1981 that did not stay in the shelves very long! Its Milton Bradleys Dark Tower! Download Here:
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Toy Tomb Mini - Top 5 Favorite Board Games Growing Up!
Norm and Willie! discuss their top 5 favorite board games growing up! Download Here:
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Toy Tomb Mini! - Author Bill Paxton on Marvin Glass!
A fun interview with Bill Paxton author if the book - A World Without Reality: Inside Marvin Glass's Toy Vault Download Here Links Book Webpage
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Episode 29 - Godzilla!
In this episode we talk a little about Godzilla and some of the toys Willie! had growing up. Also in this episode we get caught up on email and discuss some cool toy stores Willie! recently visited. Download Here: Links Whoopee Bowl Antiques Ogo Toys Crowemag Toys Toy Drop kenner Alien Commercial...
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Toy Tomb Mini's! - Top 10 Favorite Late 70's Star Wars Toys!
In this episode I talk about my top 10 favorite Star Wars Toys I had in the late 70's! Download Here:
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Toy Tomb Mini's - Shazam!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the origins of Shazam and the new 2019 Movie! If you are a fan of the classic TV show Shazam/Isis then check out this cool podcast dedicated to it - Shazam Isis Podcast Download Here:
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Toy Tomb Minis! - Takara's Penny Racers!
A fun toy from the early 80's that featured a spring loaded motor. Plus a cool feature of begin able to put a penny on the back to get it to do wheelies and other stunts! So both fun and educational! Download Here:
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Episode 28 - Superman!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about Superman! From his humble beginnings in the 30's to the influence to pop culture he is now, join use for this Super episode! Download Here: Links: Dudes in Toyland Podcast Neighbors for Neighbors Foundation Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast Superman...
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Episode 27 - The Six Million Dollar Man!
In this episode, David from the Custom Kenner Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman project talks about the cool Kenner toys based on this show! Norm is back with another board game review as well! Download Here: Links: OSI Files Podcast Six Million Dollar Man Toys
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Episode 26 - Scary Toys!!!!!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! Discuss their three top scary Toys! And a really fun podcast they enjoy called The Monster Party! Norm is back with a cool board game review of Ghosts! and there is lots of feedback to go through this time! Sit right back, relax and lets dive into The Toy Tomb!...
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Toy Tomb Mini's - R.O.M. The SpaceKnight!
In this episode I talk about another one of my favorite toys growing up that was done by Parker Brothers, R.O.M. the SpaceKnight! this was a really neat Electronic Action figure that also had a great comic book series! Download Here: Links: Great Rom Reference site!
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Toy Tomb Mini's - TRON!
In this episode Willie talks about the 1982 Movie Tron and some of toys of the era, plus shares some memories and thoughts on other Tron items! Episode Artwork by Brad Klausen Download Here: Links: 1982 Tron Tournament 1982 July issue of Electronic Games Tron Sector Site TomyTronic Tron Ideal's...
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Toy Tomb Mni's - Sears Aqua Diver!
In this premiere episode of the Toy Tomb Mini's, Willie! talks about one of his favorite toys he received for Christmas back in 1974. Sears Aqua Diver! A Fun diving toy that was also release by Parker Brothers as Sea Diver and Vic-Toys as Dyna Diver in the UK! Download Here: Check out Sams Toy…
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Episode 25 - Ideal Toys!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss the Ideal toy company, from its beginnings in the early 1900's. So many cool toys were made by this company, it was hard for the guys to pick just three each to discuss! Norm is also back with a great segment on Mousetrap! Download Here: Links: Grandaddys...
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Episode 24 Model Rockets!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about model rockets! They also discuss the Pintastic Pinball Expo they attended in Sturbridge MA, plus lots of other fun topics as well. Strap in and prepare for liftoff in this episode of The Toy Tomb Podcast! Download Here: Links: Estes Video Centuri Video...
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Episode 23 Comic Book Mail Order Toys!
In this episode Arkay and Willie discuss some of those cool (and not so cool) toys advertised in Comic Books or old mail order magazines! Norm is back with another cool Board Game segment! Sit right back, relax with your Sea Monkeys and give the episode a listen! Download Here: Links Curiosities...
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Episode 22 Marx Toys!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about some of their favorite toys they had made by Marx! Norm is back with another Board Game Museum Segment on Samurai Swords! Lots of fun in this episode, so grab a favorite beverage and sit right back and delve into the Toy Tomb! Download Here: Links: By...
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Special Episode 4 - Curt Vendel!
In this special episode, Curt Vendel of Legacy Consumer Electronics talks about various Atari projects such as the 7800XM module and the start of the Atari Flashback line! Some cool stories are shared from the book he co-authored - Atari Business is Fun and his adventures on trying to preserve...
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Episode 21 - Battlestar Galactica!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! talk about the classic tv show and its toys! Norm is back with another board game museum review and we have a special listener interview! So grab some Frackin' drinks and sit right back for this Feldercarb of an episode! Download Here: Links: ByYourCommand.net...
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Special Episode 3 - Eddy Goldfarb!
In this episode Eddy Goldfarb talks about his early days as a toy inventor and what he is up to today. His most widespread toy invention was the Wind Up Chattering Teeth! Eddy has several toys credited to him such as Kerplunk, Stompers, Shark Attack, Vacuform, Battling Tops and many many others....
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Episode 20 - Merlin and TurboBeam plus Crossfire!
In this episode the guys get a great interview with the creator of Merlin! Mr. Bob Doyle! they also discuss one of Arkay's favorite toys he recently recreated using a 3d printer, the TurboBeam! Norm is back with another great Board Game Museum review of Crossfire! Time to get into that ole toybox...
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Episode 19 - Mattel's Space Alert, Matchbox Race N Chase, Tornado Rex and the Holiday Gift Guide!
In this episode Mattel's Battlestar Galactica Space Alert is examined along with Race N Chase from Matchbox! Also is a cool segment from Norm on Tornado Rex and we close off the episode with a holiday gift guide! So grab some eggnog, set back by the fire and settle right in to The Toy Tomb :)...
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Special Episode #2 - Gary and Elonne Saffer!
In this special Toy Tomb Podcast Episode, Arkay and Willie! have a chat with Gary and Elonne Saffer, the dynamic duo behind great toys such as the Hot Wheels Master Caster, Milky the Cow, Streex, Top Speed and many others! Check out their webpage ButterScotch Parade Download Here:
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Episode 18 - Space 1999!
In this episode Arkay and Willie! are joined by Rick Reynolds from the Intellivisionaries, Holiday Special and Greatest American Hero Podcast to discuss Space 1999 and some of the incredible toys that were made! Download Here: Links: Big Fun Columbus Super Impulse Tiny Arcade's Bridge Direct Mini...
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Ramblin's from the TOMB! October 2017
Willie! visits Arkay and they record a impromptu episode :P The Ataribox is discussed, along with the SNES mini, Bridge direct minicades and other random toy discussions! So sit right back and let the Ramblin' begin! Download Here:
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Episode 17 - Batman!
In this fun filled episode, the guys are joined by Ferg from the 2600 Game by Game Podcast to discuss Batman! Arkay shares a cool story about meeting the Riddler, Ferg and Wille talk about meeting Burt Ward! So Turbines to Speed! Batteries to Power! its time for BATMAN! Download Here: Links: The...
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Episode 16 - Weird OH's and Code Name Sector!
In this episode the cool Weird OH's are examined and discussed by ArKay while Willie! Laments about his Code Name Sector game! Norm talks about the cool Milton Bradley game Laser Attack in the Board Game Corner. Lots of fun retro content abound in this episode, so grab a drink and sit right back...
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Episode 15 - Baking Powder Diving Subs and Dark Tower!
In this episode Arkay and Willie talk about the classic diving toy that used baking powder as fuel. Norm is back as well to talk about Milton Bradleys Dark Tower board game. Plus lots of other fun! Download Here: Links: Golden Spike Museum Intellivision Warship Mattel Caster Master Retro…
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Episode 14 - Aurora Monster Models and Battleship!
In this episode Arkay talks about a great series of model kits from Aurora! the classic universal monster series! We also hear from Norm of the Board Game Museum on Youtube in his new segment on the cast called Norms Board Game corner plus we talk a little about Electronic Battleship. Download...
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Episode 13 - Mighty Casey Ride'Em Railroad and Fireball Island!
On this episode the guys take a look at Remco's Mighty Casey Ride'Em Railroad, a fun toy that lets you be the engineer and ride around! Next, Fireball Island is discussed, a great action board game! Download Here: Links: Hidden warehouse full of trains Toy Box Show Disney Lonesome Ghost Cartoon...
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Episode 12 - VacuForm and The Bermuda Triangle game!
In this episode we talk about the cool classic toy Vac-U-Form by Mattel and the board game The Bermuda Triangle from Milton Bradley. Also in this episode we announce the Qbert minicade giveaway and lots of other fun toy topic! Download Here: Links: Fifty Two 80's Retro Shop Your Toy Connection...
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Episode 11 - Grand Prix by Kusan Toys!
In this fun episode the guys talk about a neat vintage toy from the late 60's, Kusan Toys Grand Prix! A gravity powered slot car racing game! Also in this episode there are some fun tangets about Batman and Superman, plus other fun things! Download Here:
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Episode 10 - 2016 Christmas Special!
On this episode Arkay and Willie! discuss what five toys they would each ask for if they were 8 year olds in 2016. Some of Willie!'s toy finds are discussed, listener feedback on other fun items! So stoke up the yule log, grab some eggnog and sit back and relax. Download Here: Links: Coleco Retro...
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Episode 9 - The Vertibird by Mattel!
In this fun episode Wille! and Arkay discuss the Vertibird by Mattel toys! A classic flying helicopter toy from the 70's! Download Here:
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Episode 8 Chutes Away!
In this fun filled episode Arkay and Willie talk about Chutes Away! Willie! talks about a couple neat retro toy stores he visited plus there is a great audio submission from Greg that does the SNES and Playstation Power Podcast! Download Here:
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Episode 7 - The ViewMaster!
In this epsisode the classic stereoscopic viewer is discussed! Arkay talks about 3d photography and a whole bunch of other interesting topics covered as well! Download Here:
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