Adventures in Collecting Toy Collecting Podcast

Another edition of Reel Talk is here — this time we're tackling the latest entry into James Gunn's growing DC Universe, 2026's #supergirl! How does the Milly Alcock-led Kryptonian adventure stack up? Watch and see what Erik thinks! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://...

We're half way through 2026 — we made it! That also means it's time to revisit the year with our friend Preternia and tell you what we think were the best toys of the year up to this point! Did any of your favorites make the list?    Visit https://preternia.com to keep up with everything from Jon. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast t...

..and now for something completely different! We love movies just about as much as we love toys, and while they don't always influence each other (see Toys on Film for that), we do love talking about them! So we are proud to introduce "Adventures in Collecting: Reel Talk" where Erik and/or Dave will tackle a straight up movie review. SO... since this channel is typically about toys, what better wa...

Do you feel that? Change is in the wind as three creatives known for their work on lines like G.I. Joe Classified and Marvel Legends at Hasbro have made the move over to Boss Fight Studio. Join us for a deep dive chat with friends of the pod Lenny Panzica, Tony Collela, Cory Cantelupe, and Chris McLeod from Boss Fight Studio as we discuss the big move, what's in store, what they'll be working on,...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're covering the top toy stories you need to know headed into the week of June 8th, 2026. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https...

Ahoy mateys! This week we're joined by Wyoming-based creator Quaid Owen Cundall to talk all about his project — Tide-Realm Corsairs. These 1:12 scale pirate action figures sculpted and prototyped by Four Horsemen Studios need your help on Kickstarter to become a reality. Learn all about them in this episode!   Back Tide-Realm Corsairs here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/406936874/tider...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're covering the top toy stories you need to know headed into the week of May 25th, 2026. Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https...

This week we're joined by Tyler Ham, a creative with a history that's seen him work with SEGA, Disney, ILM, Mego, and now — the Jason Universe! Erik chats with Tyler about his decades spanning career across pop culture and what it's like to be part of the team relaunching Jason Voorhees.    Follow Tyler @tylerjham on Instagram or online https://www.tylerham.com/ Follow us @aic_podcast on...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're covering the top toy stories you need to know headed into the week of May 11th, 2026. Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other vo...

Somehow we got to 200 numbered episodes—and somehow—that happened to fall on May the 4th! We're celebrating the double special occasion with friend of the pod, frequent guest, and fellow Star Wars enthusiast, Hasbro's Steve Evans! Join us as we reminisce about how we all discovered a galaxy far, far away and what it means to us today.   Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and...

WWE's Wrestlemania 42 is now in the books and it's time to unpack it and determine who we think is most deserving of the action figure treatment from the fine folks at Mattel. Part review, part analysis, and part fantasy booking, join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the last PLE stop on the road to Wrestlemania! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're revealing who won the 2026 Marvel Legends March Madness Tournament along with some of the most recent news from around the toy industry. Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast...

Cryptids... ever heard of em?!?! From the Mothman to Sasquatch, Cryptids are a long underserved community when it comes to toys... UNTIL NOW! You know Craig from the YHS and Toy Anxiety podcasts, but today he's joining us to talk all about the uber-successful Cryptoids kickstarter, making the jump from podcaster to toymaker, and what folks can expect in the final week of funding   Back Crypto...

When this interview hits 88MPH... you're gonna learn some serious facts. This week we have something special for you as Dave sits down to talk with legendary screenwriter Bob Gale, supporting the release of a new documentary about the Back to the Future musical — and the films' lasting legacy. Filled with behind the scenes stories and more, don't miss this chat!   Watch "A Future on Stage: Th...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're revealing who won the 2026 Marvel Legends March Madness Tournament along with some of the most recent news from around the toy industry. Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors cover what you need to know headed into the week of March 23, 2026! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other vo...

GIVE US A HELL YEAH... WHAT? I SAID GIVE US A AWWWWWW HELLLLLL YEAH! 2026 marks 25 years of the Texas Rattlesnake himself, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and today is 3:16 Day on top of it, so lets roll the clock back and look at some older SCSA action figures along with some of the latest from Mattel.  Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! On this very special extended edition of your AIC News Brief, we're covering the kickoff of the 2026 Marvel Legends along with a recap of the round 1 results — who were the big winners and losers, what surprised our anchors, and what's next?!? Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and&...

The 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber is now in the books and it's time to unpack it and determine who we think is most deserving of the action figure treatment from the fine folks at Mattel. Part review, part analysis, and part fantasy booking, join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the last PLE stop on the road to Wrestlemania! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors cover what you need to know headed into the week of Feb 23, 2026! Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn mo...

We’re LIVE from New York Toy Fair 2026! We continue our annual tradition of sitting down with friend of the pod and industry icon, Todd McFarlane! 30 years of experience under an ever-changing industry is on full display in this 30+ min conversation! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other voices by...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors cover what you need to know headed into the week of Feb 9, 2026! Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn mor...

The 2026 Royal Rumble is in the books, and we're taking an extended look at who we thought was the most toyetic from one of the WWE's big 4 events. This isn't about the best matches, but who we think is most deserving of the action figure treatment from Mattel! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram , Facebook , X , and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. Intro and other...

Welcome to AICNN (Adventures in Collecting News Network) where toy news matters! This is your AIC NEWS brief. Give us a few minutes, and we'll give you the goods. This week the AICNN anchors cover what you need to know headed into the week of Jan 26, 2026! Follow us @aic_podcast on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  X , and  YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn mo...

LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING BROTHER! It's time to put 2025 in the rear view mirror, jack! But before we run down that aisle and step through those ropes for some high-flying, rolex-wearing, ground-pounding 2026 coverage, we're gonna turn that clock back with the main event man himself, Steve Ozer from Mattel, to count down our favorite WWE action figure releases!   Follow Steve @actionfigureatt...