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ToyCast
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
ToyCast is your weekly dose of action figure and collectible toy reviews! Our rotating panel of hosts keeps things fresh, covering everything from the latest releases to classic collectibles. Whether you're a mint-in-box collector or an out-of-the-box enthusiast, ToyCast has something for everyone.
Episodes
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Convention Attention – NY ToyFair 2026 Recap With Brad Filicky!
In Episode 196 of ToyCast TFG1Mike brings in Brad Filicky! Brad has been on GCRN before with a comic reading origins episode over on The Pull Bag, and several Convention Attentions on the flagship podcast GeekCast Radio! However today, tonight, whenever you are listening to this... Brad and Mike...
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Origins In Toy Collections With Mikel Andrews from 2Mikes 2Furious!!
ToyCast is back and better than ever! This is Episode 195, this time TFG1Mike welcomes today’s featured guest Mikel Andrews, who is one half of 2Mikes 2Furious!!!!!!! That's a podcast where he and Mike Seibert have reviewed every episode of Transformers Animated! However today we get his origins…
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3D Printing Custom Transformers Diorama Pieces
This episode explores the process of 3D printing custom accessories for Transformers figures, specifically focusing on the creation of a detailed Decepticon command chair. The discussion covers the technical aspects of the hobby, including selecting STL files, slicing software, adjusting print...
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FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio on GameStop Customer Service and Physical Media
TF2 and Mike are joined by guests from FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio for a raw, explicit-rated discussion focused on the challenges of dealing with GameStop's return policies and corporate structure. The group shares personal experiences with difficult customer service interactions, examines...
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Wasatch Pop on Origins in Toy Collection
Mason, better known as Wasatch Pop, joins the show to discuss his background as a collector and content creator. He shares childhood memories of playing with Hot Wheels, Bionicle, and trading cards, along with how his family supported his interests. The conversation covers his transition into…
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - and Final Analysis
The ToyCast team wraps up their massive Top 100 Toys countdown with a deep dive into the toys that just missed the list. They reveal the 25 toys closest to making it (ranked 125-101), break down results by category—from board games and action figures to electronics and toys with wheels—and…
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - 01
The final stretch of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys countdown reveals the cream of the crop: positions 25 through 1. From Micro Machines and yo-yos to bicycles, Super Soakers, He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Transformers, this episode features the toys that dominated voters' lists. The hosts discuss what made…
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - 26
The ToyCast team counts down toys 50 through 26 in this fourth installment of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys countdown, featuring community-submitted lists. The episode covers classics like Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, Tonka Trucks, Care Bears, Silly Putty, Light Bright, Power Rangers, Ghostbusters…
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - 51
The GCRN continues their massive Top 100 Toys countdown with entries 75 through 51. Hosts TFJ and Mike are joined by Steve Megatron, DJ Valentine, and Optimus Solo as they reveal and discuss toys ranging from Silverhawks and GoBots to Slip and Slide, Nerf balls, Dungeons & Dragons, Happy Meal…
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - 76
The countdown begins with entries 100 through 76 of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys list. Starting with a tie between Starting Lineup sports figures and another entry, the hosts work through action figures like Dino Riders and Stretch Armstrong, outdoor toys like Frisbees and skateboards, electronics...
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Top 100 Toys Countdown - Introduction
The GCRN kicks off its seventh Top 100 countdown, this time focused on toys—and it's only taken 14 years to get here. Hosts TFG1Mike, Steve (Megatron), and OptimusSolo set the stage by thanking the 21 contributors who submitted lists, breaking down how the countdown was compiled, and discussing...
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James and Emily on Origins in Toy Collection
James and Emily from FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio join the show to discuss their backgrounds in toy collecting. They share the stories behind their brand names, reminisce about their favorite childhood playthings, and reflect on the role of parents and finances in their formative…
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Neon G.I. Joe Ninja Force Zartan and Dungeons & Dragons Beholder Figure Review
The team opens up the display case to discuss the 1993 Special Division of Ninja Force Zartan, an extremely neon G.I. Joe figure that reacts to UV light. They also review the Hasbro Dungeons & Dragons movie-line Beholder figure, highlighting its articulation and the inclusion of the character's…
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Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus, Gargoyles Goliath, and Duck Dodgers Chase Figures
The hosts open the display case to share stories and details behind three specific toys from their collections. Dave discusses his vintage 1993 Kenner Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus Rex, while Josh details his 1995 Kenner Stone Armor Goliath figure from the Gargoyles series. The trio also covers the...
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Rebel Moon and Collectible Toy History
The hosts break down the trailer for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, discussing its visual tropes, its potential as a 'Star Wars' alternative, and the broader trend of splitting films into multiple parts. They also dive into toy history by examining the commercial failure of 1967's Doctor Dolittle—and...
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Toy Collecting and Star Wars Discussion
Mike and Dave discuss their perspectives on action figure collecting, including the rise of retro-style figures, the shift toward six-inch scales, and their preferences for articulated versus static collectibles. They also touch on their personal history with Star Wars, the importance of detailed...
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John and Joanna Darling on Origins in Toy Collecting
John and Joanna Darling from Slapshot Pops join the show to discuss their journey as collectors of Funko and Lego. They talk about their earliest childhood toys, their approach to curating their massive collection, and the specific challenges of balancing building versus preserving sealed sets.…
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Jason on Origins in Toy Collecting
Jason from the Cracktastic Plastic podcast joins the show to discuss his journey as a toy collector. He explores his early memories of Transformers, G.I. Joe, and He-Man, and reflects on why he is drawn to specific characters like Starscream. The conversation covers the debate between vintage and...
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Teresa Newell on Origins in Toy Collecting
Teresa Newell joins the show to discuss her journey as a long-time toy collector. She shares early memories of her Cabbage Patch Kids collection and the toy room built by her grandparents, while detailing her transition from playing with Barbies to collecting action figures as an adult. The...
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Jason Swoboda on Origins in Toy Collecting
Jason Swoboda, director of marketing for Seven Bucks a Pop, joins the show to discuss his history with toy collecting. He shares stories about his childhood favorites like G.I. Joe and Transformers, his professional transition into the Funko community, and his views on toy packaging and display....
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Funko Fat Guy on Origins in Toy Collecting
In this episode, Jay—also known as Funko Fat Guy—joins the show to discuss his journey into the world of toy and Funko collecting. He shares stories about the early days of being part of the Pop Force One and Slapshot Pops communities and his experiences collecting various items including Beanie...
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Optimus Solo on Origins in Toy Collecting
Longtime GeekCast Radio Network contributor Optimus Solo joins the show to discuss the origins of his personal toy collecting journey. He reflects on his earliest memories of play, moving from preschool items and stuffed animals to the specific franchises that defined his youth, such as...
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Chrissy on Origins in Toy Collecting
Chrissy from Funko Bliss joins the show to discuss her journey as a toy collector, from early childhood memories of DIY projects and Disney dolls to her current passion for X-Men action figures and Funko Pops. The conversation covers her creative approach to play, the importance of character…
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Patriot Prime on Origins in Toy Collecting
Patriot Prime joins the podcast to discuss his roots as a collector, covering his lifelong passion for Transformers, Star Wars, and his perspective on modern toy engineering. He shares stories about his first toys, his thoughts on the necessity of action figure packaging, and how he manages his...
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Interview with Mike Seibert on Origins in Toy Collections
TFG1Mike sits down with Mike Seibert from Mike Seibert Radio and 2Mikes 2Furious to dig into the origins of their toy collecting journeys. They explore childhood toy memories, the importance of playability and design philosophy, figure articulation versus posability, and the state of modern toy...
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Sewer Spitting Michelangelo and Funko Pop Voltron
TFG1Mike and Josh the FloorBurger dive into Display Case with two wildly different figures: the bizarre early-90s Sewer Spitting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, complete with beachwear and water-squirting action features, and a Funko Pop Voltron that impressively captures the iconic five-lion...
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FloorBurger's Top 20 Toys of the Last 20 Years
Josh the FloorBurger joins TFG1Mike to reflect on his 20-year collecting journey and share his personal top 20 toys that defined his hobby. Starting from his rediscovery of childhood favorites through eBay around 2005-2006, Josh walks through major collecting milestones including Masters of the...
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Hasbro Pulse FanStream Reaction: Rise of the Beasts, Legacy Evolution, and Space Bridge Reveals
Steve and Mike dive into Hasbro's January 2023 Transformers Tuesday FanStream, reacting to the newly revealed figures across multiple lines. They discuss the Rise of the Beasts movie figures (Cheetor, Airazor, Scourge), the growing Legacy Evolution lineup (Grimlock, Nemesis Prime, Skyquake,...
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Charles Shelton on Toy Collecting Origins and Transformers Nostalgia
Charles (Big C) from the Transmissions Podcast sits down with TFG1Mike to talk about how he got into toy collecting, his earliest memories with toys like Legos and Transformers, and what collecting means to him as an adult. They discuss favorite childhood figures, opening versus keeping toys in...
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Customizing Beast Wars Transformers
Steve Megatron joins the show to detail his ongoing project of painting and modifying the Kingdom Beast Wars Megatron figure to better match the character's show-accurate appearance. The conversation explores the challenges of working with plastic, color matching against screen models, and the...
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Star Wars Toys: Collecting Across Generations
TFG1Mike and Josh the FloorBurger dive deep into their personal histories with Star Wars action figures, from childhood hand-me-downs through adulthood collecting. They discuss the evolution of Star Wars toy lines—from original Kenner figures to modern Black Series—examining what draws collectors...
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Christmas Display Case 2022 Edition
Mike and Josh celebrate the holidays with a display case special, featuring toy collection highlights and nostalgic discussions. They showcase a 1993 GI Joe Star Brigade Robo Joe figure with its neon orange armor and space-fighting backstory, explore the controversial neon era of GI Joe that may...
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Interview with Dr. Pants on Toy Collecting Origins
TFG1Mike sits down with Dr. Pants, co-host of the Transmissions Podcast, to explore the origins of their toy collecting habits. They discuss early toys like Dino Riders and Transformers, the evolution of toy design and gimmicks from the 80s and 90s to today, collecting philosophies around Funko...
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Collecting Origins with Brie and Vince (The Poppin' Duo)
TFG1Mike sits down with YouTube collectors Brie and Vince—The Poppin' Duo—for a deep dive into their toy collecting journeys. They discuss their earliest toy memories, favorite childhood lines like Transformers and Barbies, how their collection grew to fill an entire basement floor, their…
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Interview with Michael Ausiello on Toy Collecting, Smurfs, and Spoiler Alert
Michael Ausiello, founder of TVLine and author of Spoiler Alert, joins TFG1Mike to discuss his toy collecting journey from childhood through adulthood. They explore his first toy obsession with Miss Piggy, his massive Smurf collection, favorite action figures from Star Wars and He-Man, and how…
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Toy Collecting Origins with Darryl from The Transmissions Podcast
TFGMike welcomes Darryl, the #1 Beast Wars fan from The Transmissions Podcast, to discuss the origins of toy collecting. Over two hours, they explore Darryl's earliest toy memories—from Lego and a vintage train set from Paris to his lifelong passion for Transformers—and dive into his collecting...
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Toy Collecting Origins and Funko Pop Philosophy with BeardofPOP
TFG1Mike sits down with YouTube collector BeardofPOP (Adam) for a deep dive into toy collecting across four decades. They discuss childhood favorites like G.I. Joe, Hot Wheels, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the evolution of collecting from completionism to selective curation, and why quality...
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Toys We Fell Into
TFG1Mike and Josh the FloorBurger dive into the toys they've acquired over the years—thrift store finds, unexpected gifts, estate sale collections, and the stories behind them. They discuss vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, Transformers lots, Rodimus Prime, Hasbro's Selfie Series, and...
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Origins in Toy Collections with Dan from Rock Nerd Radio
TFG1Mike welcomes Dan from Rock Nerd Radio to discuss toy collecting origins. Over two hours, they dive into Dan's first toys, including a memorable Sparkacon CinderSaurus, his favorite childhood figures like Marvel Legends and Transformers, and how family members influenced his collecting. The...
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Toys We Never Got: MASK, Mighty Max, and Childhood Denials
TFG1Mike and Josh the FloorBurger kick off a new series exploring the toys they were denied, didn't get until much later, or never obtained at all. From Mike's hunt for the elusive Thunderhawk from MASK to Josh's delayed gratification with Mighty Max playsets, they dig into how toy availability,...
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Genghis Frog and the 1989 Playmates TMNT Line
Josh dives deep into a 1989 Playmates Genghis Frog figure from the second series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, exploring why this particular figure resonated with him as a kid and how it holds up today. The crew discusses the paint applications and accessories on vintage TMNT figures,...
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Display Case: Funko Pop King Randor and DC Superheroes Steel
TFG1Mike and Josh the FloorBurger open the display case to examine two figures: a Funko Pop retro toys version of Masters of the Universe's King Randor, complete with his unusual royal spear, and a DC Superheroes six-inch Steel figure from the 2006 line. Mike digs into the history of Steel as a...
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Interview with Chris Sully on Toy Collecting Origins and His Time at Funko
Mike welcomes Chris Sully, former Funko marketing employee, to discuss the origins of toy collecting through 42 questions about childhood toys, collecting philosophies, and memorable purchases. The conversation spans Sully's early memories with Speak & Spell and Hot Wheels, his favorite action...
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Origins in Toy Collections with Erik Braley
TFG1Mike welcomes Erik Braley from Toy Robot Magazine to discuss the origins of toy collecting. The two dive into their earliest toy memories, family support for collecting, favorite toy lines from childhood, and how their collecting habits have evolved. They also discuss the realities of modern...
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Kenner Knight 2000 Voice Car and Knight Rider's 40th Anniversary
Steve and Josh celebrate Knight Rider's 40th anniversary by discussing Knight Rider toys and Josh's incredible find: a 1983 Kenner Knight 2000 voice car with Michael Knight figure for just four dollars at a toy show. They explore Josh's extensive Michael Knight figure collection, his personal...
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A Das Baron Weekend: Renaissance Faire, Antique Malls, and Chicago Adventures
TFG1Mike welcomes back A. Das Baron for his first in-person visit to Chicago since they started talking years ago. The episode recounts their weekend adventures in chronological order: picking up Das from O'Hare, hitting up a church rummage sale, exploring the Volo Antique Mall, catching a…
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Origins of Toy Collections with Heather Ha-Hee Prime
TfG1Mike sits down with longtime friend Heather Ha-Hee Prime to explore the origins of toy collecting through 42 questions about her journey as an adult collector. They discuss her early memories (or lack thereof) with toys, her preference for modern Transformers, her kids' engineering approaches...
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Waterworld Toys and Why Josh Loves the Film
Josh "Floorburger" dives into his long-running obsession with Waterworld—the film, the toys, and what drew him in despite the movie's infamous production troubles. He walks through his reasons for loving the 1995 Kevin Costner film, discusses the Kenner toy line's surprisingly functional design…
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Interview with Justin Bevente on Toy Collecting and Funko Pop Culture
Justin Bevente, a digital artist and toy collector, joins Mike to discuss how he got into toy collecting, starting with a 12-inch Spider-Man figure from the 1994 animated series. The conversation covers childhood toy experiences, the shift from playing with toys to keeping them mint-in-box, the...
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TransArt Optimus Primal and Funko Pop NFTs
Steve and Mike examine the TransArt Optimus Primal figure—a masterpiece upgrade of the original Beast Wars toy with improved articulation, swappable face plates, show-accurate details, and better engineering. Mike also delivers a passionate rant about Funko's Transformers NFT collection,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ToyCast is your weekly dose of action figure and collectible toy reviews! Our rotating panel of hosts keeps things fresh, covering everything from the latest releases to classic collectibles. Whether you're a mint-in-box collector or an out-of-the-box enthusiast, ToyCast has something for everyone.
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ToyCast is your weekly dose of action figure and collectible toy reviews! Our rotating panel of hosts keeps things fresh, covering everything from the latest releases to classic collectibles. Whether you're a mint-in-box collector or an out-of-the-box enthusiast, ToyCast has something for everyone.
How often does ToyCast release new episodes?
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