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Strong Collectors
by Dakota Phillips & Jordan Fash
It's time to talk toys. Your hosts, Dakota and Jordan, are two grown men who never lost their love for action figures. With our years combined, we’ve been collecting for nearly half a century. However, we noticed there aren’t nearly enough podcasts about toys so we decided to make one. While we mainly discuss Marvel Legends, we aren’t afraid to wade into DC Multiverse, Spawn, NECA, Star Wars Black Series, and whatever other lines we can’t resist. So please, pop in your earbuds, open up the toy box, and nerd out with us. And, as always, stay strong!
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We Finally Got The Engine of Vengeance... Kind of
Today we're taking a look back yet again at the Hasbro Marvel Legends Engine of Vengeance now that we have all of the figures that would have come with it. So.... would the car have been worth the price?
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HUGE DC Multiverse Leaks!
Today we have the biggest leaks list we've ever covered in action figures. Todd McFarlane is about to flood the market with DC Multiverse figures because on this list we have over 100 new figures coming before the end of the year. Could this actually be the last leaks list we get before Mattel takes over? Let us know which of these you plan on picking up.
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Marvel Legends Best Avengers
Hasbro Marvel Legends love putting out action figures of the Avengers. It seems like every week we get a new Iron Man. But which figures are our go to best for the Avengers? Today we're going to find out. We'll pick our favorite and runner up/alternate looks for Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Ant Man / Giant Man, and Wasp. Let us know which are your favorite versions of these characters in the comments.
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More McFarlane DC Multiverse Leaks?! (April Fools ep.)
Yet again we are back with more McFarlane DC Multiverse leaks. Obviously there has to be a few Batman and Superman figures in typical Todd fashion but we're also going to get some deep cuts from both DC Comics and DC movies. Buckle up for a wild ride with these leaks.
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How to Start Collecting Mythic Legions
Today we're talking all things Mythic Legions from Four Horsemen Studios. Where do you get your first action figure from? Which one should you choose? What about pre order? Where do I learn more? Here are the direct links to Four Horsemen:All the info: https://www.sourcehorsemen.com/ In stock figures: https://store-horsemen.myshopify.com/ New Meta - Code: Strong101 for 10% off, always $5 flat shipping for domestic orders or FREE shipping if your order is over $100: www.gonewmeta.com
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Maximum Marvel Legends Repaints Coming Soon
We all know Hasbro Marvel Legends loves to repaint figures so how would they repaint their Maximum Spider-Man, Hulk, Deadpool, and Thor? Today we're going to see if we can crack the action figure code.
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Mattel DC Collector Line Wave 1?
Today we're speculating on what could be part of Mattel's first wave of the new DC collector grade action figures coming out January 1. Should they go with the classic comics or focus on DC's more deep cut characters and what would made the nerd in you more happy?
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The Last Ever Dc Multiverse Leaks... Again
Today we're going through the most recent list of leaked McFarlane DC Multiverse figures. Will it be the last? Probably not. But will it be the best? Maybe. There are a lot of action figures on this list that we are both interested in from DC Comic and DC movies.
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I TOOK "MY WIFE" TO TOY FAIR
I took my wife to New York Toy Fair. Although it may not have been the most romantic trip to take, she did get to see a lot of action figures form Blokees, Bandai, Hasbro, Yolopark, Super7, McFarlane Toys and more.
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We Aren't REAL Collectors
@ClevasMultiverse got us thinking with one of his recent videos... are we even real collectors? We love Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, Mythic Legions and lot of other cool toys but how much of it is REALLLLL???
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THESE MARVEL LEGENDS ARE FIRE
Today we're creating a new Hasbro Marvel Legends build a figure wave that could really melt some ice! Let use know what other Marvel characters you think could make great action figures that could really %$@!& up ice too!
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The REAL Ultimate Marvel Legends Wave
What if classic Ultimate Marvel Comics characters finally got the Marvel Legends treatment? 👀In this episode of the Strong Collectors Podcast, Dakota dives into the original Ultimate Universe and breaks down which fan-favorite characters from the early 2000s Ultimate Marvel comics deserve to be turned into Hasbro Marvel Legends action figures next.Last episode, Jordan reimagined modern Ultimate Marvel characters for Marvel Legends — now we’re going back to where it all started. From the gritty reboots to the bold redesigns that changed Marvel forever, we’re talking about the Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, The Ultimates, and more — and which versions would make INSANE additions to your action figure shelf.If you collect Marvel Legends, love Marvel Comics, or grew up on the Ultimate Marvel Universe, this episode is for you.🎙️ In this episode:Classic Ultimate Marvel characters we NEED as Marvel LegendsComic designs that would translate perfectly into action figuresDeep-cut picks only real Ultimate fans rememberHow Hasbro could build waves around the Ultimate UniverseCollector talk, toy hype, and comic nostalgiaWhether you're into Marvel action figures, comic book collecting, or just love geeking out over what figures SHOULD exist, welcome to your people.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a Strong Collectors episode.
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MARVEL LEGENDS ULTIMATE WAVE 2
What if Hasbro made a Marvel Legends wave based on the NEW Ultimate Universe? 👀🔥In this episode of the Strong Collectors Podcast, we design a full 7-FIGURE MARVEL LEGENDS WAVE inspired by Marvel Comics’ new Ultimate Universe — complete with a Build-A-Figure (BAF) and deep-cut picks.This isn’t just wishful thinking… we’re talking:Characters that make sense for HasbroShelf appealComic relevanceTeam building potentialWhat would actually SELL to Marvel Legends collectorsIf you follow Marvel Comics, collect Marvel Legends, or track Hasbro action figure reveals, this is the kind of speculation you live for.In this episode we cover:🧩 Our full 7-figure Marvel Legends wave lineup🦴 The Build-A-Figure choice and why it works📚 Characters from the new Ultimate Marvel Universe💥 Costume designs that would translate into great figures🎯 Honorable mentions that almost made the waveWe’re blending comic accuracy, toy engineering, and collector demand to build the ultimate modern comic wave.Whether you collect for display, photography, or investment, this is a wave that could shake up the line.💬 Comment the character YOU want most from the new Ultimate Universe📦 Who should be the Build-A-Figure?🔥 Would you buy this whole wave?Your collection isn’t just plastic — it’s a multiverse.#MarvelLegends #Hasbro #UltimateUniverse #MarvelComics #ActionFigures #ToyCollectors #BuildAFigure #MarvelFigures #ToyCommunity #FigureNews #StrongCollectors #ActionFigureCollection
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I HATE THIS 3000
Today we're talking about the new I Love You 3000 Marvel Legends Ironman. We have about 3000 better ideas that they could do instead of this new action figure. We'll see if Hasbro picks up any of these for the next holiday special edition.
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MARVEL LEGENDS 2016 UPDATE
Did Hasbro just hint at a MAJOR Marvel Legends re-release or upgrade coming soon?! 👀In this episode of The Strong Collectors Podcast, we break down a tweet from Dan Yun (Hasbro Marvel Legends marketing) suggesting that Marvel Legends will take part in the “2016 → 2026 update trend” — meaning an action figure originally released in 2016 could be getting a modern update.So naturally… we went full detective mode. 🕵️♂️We go back through ALL the Marvel Legends figures released in 2016 and start speculating:Which figures are outdated by today’s standards?Which characters DESERVE a modern sculpt, better articulation, or pinless tech?What would actually sell in today’s collector market?Could this be a fan-favorite? A grail? A pegwarmer redemption story?If you collect Marvel Legends, track Hasbro reveals, or love toy speculation and figure rumors, this episode is for you.💬 Comment your guess — Which 2016 Marvel Legends figure do YOU think is getting updated?📦 Tell us what upgrades you’d want to see🎯 Tag a collector who would lose their mind over a remakeYour shelf isn’t just a display… it’s history in plastic.#MarvelLegends #Hasbro #ActionFigures #ToyCollectors #MarvelFigures #FigureNews #ToyRumors #MarvelComics #StrongCollectors #ActionFigureCollection #ToyCommunity #DanYun
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MARVEL LEGENDS HULKS COMING SOON?
Today we're taking a look at what could be coming in the brand new Hasbro Marvel Legends Hulk retro style packaging. We know from the last last stream that there will be 3 other figures in addition to Abomination so today we're going to see if we can crack the code to figure out the remain characters in the wave.
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TOP 7 ACTION FIGURES OF 2025
Today we're leaving the Marvel Legends behind and looking at all the other action figure brands that we collected this year. From Super7 and Mezco to McFarlane Toys and Four Horsemen, we've got a lot of figures we loved this year.
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MOST ANTICIPATED FIGURES OF 2026
Today we're taking a look at what figures we're most excited to see come out in 2026. Everything from Hasbro Marvel Legends, to Mezco. We each have a joker on our list too but from where? Let us know what your most anticipated action figure is that will be coming out this year.
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TOP 10 MARVEL LEGENDS OF 2025
It's everyone's favorite time of year, Marvel Legends top 10 lists! Today we'll see which Hasbro action figure comics out on top. Make sure to share your favorites from 2025 in the comments and let us know if there were any figures that you think should have made our top 10.
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MARVEL LEGENDS VS DC MULTIVERSE
With DC Multiverse leaving Todd McFarlane for Mattel this may be our last chance to fairly compare the two action figure brands. No matter what way you look at it though, we ended up with some great toys this past year.
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MARVEL LEGENDS MADE TO ORDER MAN SPIDER IN 2026
Marvel Legends made to order has been a big hit with toy collectors, but what's next? We think it's about time we see a Hasbro version of Man Spider. We know Hasbro loves making Spider-Man action figures so why not a big monstrous version?
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Marvel Legends Official* Draft w/ Ryan Ting
Today we are joined by the one and only Ryan Ting to make this the one and only official* Hasbro Marvel Legends Draft. We've got some of the best action figures of the year as well as a few that missed their mark.
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HOW TO COLLECT COMICS
If you're overwhelmed by the idea of jumping into comic books, you're not alone. We'll help you dive into the world of Marvel, DC, and more. This look into comic books for beginners will make the world of collecting comic books more approachable. If there are any other comic book collecting tips you want to share, please do in the comments!
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The REAL Marvel Legends Clothing Team Up
Although Marvel Legends just had their team up with Kith, we thought we would come up with some more team ups that Hasbro could do to get some more interesting Marvel comics characters into fans hands.
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APOCALYPSE AND FRIENDS MARVEL LEGENDS
With the close of the made to order Hasbro Marvel Legends Apocalypse, we thought we should talk about how Hasbro could build excitement with other related Marvel comics characters.
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The Next Horsemen of Apocalypse are
Today we're talking about who could possibly be the next four horsemen of Apocalypse in Marvel Comics. They could be Xmen related or other characters from the Marvel comic books. Who would you pick?
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Comic Marvel Legends We Still Need
Today we're back to talk about some of our favorite comic books from Marvel that still need the Hasbro Marvel Legends attention. From Avengers to Spider-Man and beyond, what comic stories do you think Hasbro should focus on next?
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What If Marvel Legends
Today we're taking on the topic of What If? A Marvel Comics series that we think could use some more comic based action figures in the Marvel Legends line from Hasbro.
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The Ultimate Marvel Legends Wave
The new Marvel Ultimate Universe has been going for a few years now but where are the action figures? It's about time we get a build a figure wave of Marvel Legends from Hasbro to represent the new awesome books from Marvel Comics? What do you think?
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Monster Action Figure Wish List
Today we're taking a step off the Marvel Legends line and looking at NECA. They have great Universal Monsters and other classic horror figures but we always need more monsters! Here's a short wish list of future monster action figures I'd like to see.
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Missing Avengers Marvel Legends
Hasbro has made a lot of Marvel Legends Avengers action figures, but there are still some missing. Which Avengers figures would you want to see released next?
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Marvel Legends Leaks: Enough Already
Today we're talking about Marvel Legends leaks. I don't have any new action figure leaks from Hasbro but we are going to talk about all of the youtube videos and reddit posts leaking new figures. Are they good or bad and are you tired of hearing them yet?
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Marvel Legends Leaks Update
Let's take a look back at all of the Hasbro Marvel Legends leaks that have not been revealed yet and what we can still expect to see coming up as possibly part of the NYCC reveals.*Recorded before the Inhumans reveals*
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Objectively the Best Marvel Legends
Today we try to cover what are the objective best Marvel Legends of all time. It doesn't go well. Jordan claims he's going to start is own show. Good luck with that bud.
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Peacemaker Finale and the Future of the DCU
Today Jordan and special guest Jacob are talking about the Peacemaker season 2 finale on HBO Max and what it could mean for the DC universe as a whole. We love trying to get in the head of James Gunn and the pants of John Cena, so sit back and enjoy this conversation.
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The Batman Part 2 Villain Revealed
Like Batman, we've put on our detective hats and cracked the case of who the villain will be in the upcoming Robert Pattinson The Batman movie.
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We Cracked the Code on Superman Man of Tomorrow
Today we're talking about the James Gunn Superman follow up Man of Tomorrow. We've got some ideas on what may be in store for us in the newest DCU project.
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The Best Deal From Crowdfunding Action Figures Has Ever Seen
Today we're talking about Todd McFarlane's new crowdfunding campaign. You have several options of Harley Quinn from the Suicide Squad movie. We're thinking this is a surprisingly cheap offering from Todd for a DC Comics action figure. What do you think?
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These Marvel Legends Aren't Allowed in the USA
Today we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our ideas on what could be coming in a future Hasbro Marvel Legends build a figure wave. What Marvel characters would you want to see in the wave?
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Marvel Vs DC Mashup Game
Today we're playing the Marvel vs DC mash up game. We have a wheel with 100 characters from Marvel comics and a wheel with 100 DC comics characters. We'll spin the wheel and come up with a crossover story for each character and an Amalgam comic that combines the two.
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Dr. Doom Exclusive Interview
Today we are honored to have the great and powerful Dr. Doom joining us for this exclusive interview. You all know how hard it is to sit down with Doom and live to tell the tale. Here at Strong Collector Comics, we bring you the content everyone else is scared to bring you. Today, Dr. Doom is going to share his thoughts on the Fantastic Four First Steps movie as well as take a look back at some of his previous depictions in film over the years from Marvel. Also, shoutout GoNewMeta.com for the Doom helmet.
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Best Marvel Legends Villains
Today we're talking about the best Marvel Legends villains. We're talking baddest of the bad classicest of the classic Marvel Comics bad guys. Hasbro has made a lot of good action figures to choose from between Doctor Doom and Thanos, who's going to make your list?
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Expanding Marvel Legends Gamerverse
With the new Hasbro Marvel Legends Gamerverse figures taking off we wondered if there were other games based off Marvel comics that could use some figures. As much as we love Marvel vs Capcom we've got a few more ideas and you know Jordan can't help but add a Spider-Man in there.
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Marvel Legends Collectors Don't Care About Value
Is this true? We've recently gotten a lot of comments for listeners saying that the value of their action figures shouldn't matter. We're talking mainly about Marvel Legends but do other collectors feel this too about Mythic Legions, Star Wars Vintage Collection, Super7? Let us know.
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Marvel Zombies Has Already Failed
Jordan has always been the biggest Marvel Zombies fan. Will the new MCU Disney+ show live up to his hopes and dreams?
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Every Disney+ MCU Show Ranked But We Start in the Middle
Today we're doing something you probably haven't seen before. It's a ranking of all of the Disney+ MCU but we want to start in the middle of the ranking so you don't fall asleep.
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The Next Marvel Legends Exclusive Is...
Today we're talking about what Marvel Legends action figure would be cool to see as the next Marvel Unlimited exclusives. You know Jordan is going to have a Spider-Man and Dakota has some X-Men on the list. Who would you want to see?Dakota's wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WWW5VBV73CLI?ref_=wl_share Jordan's wish list (let me know if this works) : https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RCP8XZGFE8N5?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_HBljTCZRWprLP
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The Last McFarlane DC Multiverse Leaks
With Todd McFarlane Losing the DC license, this may very well be you last leaks episode from us on DC Multiverse. Some of these McFarlane Toys has already shown off at SDCC but a lot of these are new. Todds leaving DC action figures swinging.
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Marvel Legends Reveals w/ Half the Strong Collectors
Today Jordan shares some thoughts about the new Marvel Legends reveals. Happy Birthday Dakota, you're fired.
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Our Most Valuable* Marvel Legends
Today we're talking about our most valuable Marvel Legends in our collection. And by most valuable, we mean in our hearts. These figures are the ones we never want to leave our collection.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's time to talk toys. Your hosts, Dakota and Jordan, are two grown men who never lost their love for action figures. With our years combined, we’ve been collecting for nearly half a century. However, we noticed there aren’t nearly enough podcasts about toys so we decided to make one. While we mainly discuss Marvel Legends, we aren’t afraid to wade into DC Multiverse, Spawn, NECA, Star Wars Black Series, and whatever other lines we can’t resist. So please, pop in your earbuds, open up the toy box, and nerd out with us. And, as always, stay strong!
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Dakota Phillips & Jordan Fash
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