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New York Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights Dave West is joined by Ryan Schweck and Kristian Allen for a recap of the non–G.I. Joe toy news surrounding New York Comic Con 2026. The trio weighs rising prices, collecting limits, and whether the latest reveals are truly worth the shelf space while covering Mattel’s DC relaunch, McFarlane Toys, Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series and Vintage...

While this interview came about as a companion piece to the Kyle Higgins interview on Needless Things Podcast 526 , the episode is a compelling solo piece in and of itself. Michael Nie has ben working in the film industry for over twenty years and as a cinematographer has experienced many facets of the film business. Listen in as Dave and Michael discuss his creative journey, working with Kyle Hig...

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF! G.I. JOE and LARA CROFT meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from superstars KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and ELENA CASAGRANDE (Black Widow) that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons. Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as Cobra Isla...

Join Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver as they discuss Hollywood's newest laff riot, Resident Evil ! Is it way too goofy or just goofy enough? From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger ( Weapons, Barbarian ) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwitti...

Musician, toy collector, artist, and costume designer(!) Doktor Ross Sewage returns to the Needless Things Podcast! Listen in as Dave and Ross talk about his most recent project Knights of Unicron and so much more! Find Ross Sewage online: Knights of Unicron LIVE at SDCC DOK SEWAGE Toy Photography on IG Music "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Thi...

Dave is so, so tired. But he has to tell you about his time at Dragon Con 2026. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Shaun Hatton is part of the musical project RUMBLEFRENZ! You can check out their newest album, WE EXIST IN THE REALM OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES , the third RUMBLEFRENZ album, featuring nine tracks to continue accompanying you on your journey through space and time. This album was recorded in 2026 after a trip back from the year 1997. Listen in as Dave and Shaun talk Transformers, music, and video s...

Lenny Panzica has spent the last few years leading a team that has been revitalizing the GI Joe brand. The GI Joe Classified Series is responsible for bringing about a new golden age of collecting and entertainment for Joe fans, both new and lifelong. Now Lenny is embarking on a new mission - to work with the amazing creative talent at Boss Fight Studio to bring new dreams, worlds, and visions to...

Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast ! In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear , as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries. In 1991 Martin Scorsese unleashed a new vision of Cape Fear on moviegoing audiences. Robert DeNiro's Max Cady was a new kind of villain and the Bowden fa...

Billy Peck is exactly the kind of guest we love on Needless Things - he's a lifelong musician, he works in the wrestling business as an announcer and manager, and he collects toys! Listen in as Dave and Billy talk toy history, life as a musician, wrestling, and fatherhood! Billy on Instagram Graveyard Smash on Instagram Graveyard Smash Bandcamp Graveyard Smash Spotify "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex...

It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even se...

San Diego Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights Join Dave, Kristian, and Head of Research Ryan Schweck as they run down their favorites from San Diego Comic Con 2026! HUGE thanks to Toynewsi.com and Toyark.com for allowing us to use their fantastic photos from SDCC 2026! Be sure to visit both sites for full galleries! @Pixel-dan MOTU panel video: https://youtu.be/YkYZY5zlWTU?si=LVC3OVVb5So_PsyV...

Darren Howlett of Whiskeyjack Toys returns to the show, along with Chad Smelcer, to discuss the success of Legends of the Hidden Force and the future of Whiskeyjack Toys! Listen in and learn about what it takes to go from a Kickstarter to finished product, how dealing with factories in China can affect decisions and timelines, and how the creative process never truly ands and is so much better wit...

Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows...

Carlos Espinoza has relaunched the Kickstarter for his Rise of Nexus tabletop game and line of o-ring action figures and the results have been phenomenal. Fully funded in under five hours, Rise of Nexus promises to deliver an all-new world of action figure fun. Listen in as Carlos talks to Dave about restructuring the original launch, lessons learned, and the history of how all of this came to be!...

Dave, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, Gary Mitchel, and Mike Gordon take a look at the past, present, and future of Nacelle Toys' Star Trek products LIVE from Stellar Fest 2026! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our first panel from the great convention is - Panel of Adventure: The Empire Strikes Back! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast ! In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear , as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries. In 1962 theatrical audiences were hit with a tour-de-force adaptation of John D. MacDonald's novel The Executioners . Starring Gregory Peck, Polly Bergen...

Mr. Beau Brown and Kristian from Audible Interlude join Dave to review the new blockbuster live action Masters of the Universe! The film is a live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand. Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, featuring Kristen Wiig as the vo...

In this episode Dave talks to Head of Research and Execute Chapter 66 host Ryan Schweck about how Star Wars movie tie-in launches just aren't what they used to be! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Check in with Dave after his first day in the Disney World parks after ten years away! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Brandon Barker is an independent artist who has been creating art and action figures for well over a decade. His Man or Monster? Studios produces a wide array of toys in the Glyos compatible category. Listen in as Dave and Brandon talk Masters of the Universe, art, and toys! Warlords of Wor on Instagram "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on...

In this episode Dave talks to Mike Gordon about the not-very-good third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but it turns into a discussion of the overall not-very-goodness of modern Star Trek. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

WHAT A WEEKEND! In this episode Dave talks about Toylanta, an amazing live music experience from Die Spitz, the new movie Project Hail Mary and more! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

In this episode Dave talks to Nicole Ghouled-Cadaver and Ryan Cadaver about the nominees for the 2026 Oscars! Have they seen all of the movies? NOPE. Do they have opinions anyway? YEP. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky