DorkLair

In episode fifty-six, Bill bought something for the sole reason that it was a good deal, Chris opened up a new Hot Toy, and Larry is looking for high ground during Hurricane Florence. The new DorkLair t-shirts are now available,  get yours now. "Master of the Hunt" is back to help collectors keep track of bargains, releases, restocks, and buy-nows. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for weekly question...

In episode fifty-five, Bill has GI Joe on the mind with his recent pickups, Chris got his Hot Toys deluxe Boba Fett in off that eBay coupon, and Larry picked up some new Transformers. The new DorkLair t-shirts are now available,  get yours now. "Master of the Hunt" is back to help collectors keep track of bargains, releases, restocks, and buy-nows. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for weekly question...

In episode fifty-four, Bill recaps his sweltering return to the classroom, and in his last act of freedom before the new school year, the new DorkLair t-shirts are ready to go. The hosts picked up a few new items including some Black Series, Hot Toys, and Mythic Legions. "Master of the Hunt" is back to help collectors keep track of bargains, releases, restocks, and buy-nows. Follow the DorkLair In...

In episode fifty-three, find out if you are the winner of the SDCC exclusive NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 4-pack. In addition to the winner, hear some highlights from listener emails that came in during the giveaway period. Bill introduces a new segment called "Master of the Hunt" to help collectors keep track of bargains and releases. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for more weekly questions to...

In episode fifty-two, the news is quiet but the listeners are loud. Tune in to hear some emails discussing everyone's favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Fans got their first look at Star Wars: Resistance with the first teaser, and the hosts share their reactions and analysis.  Follow the DorkLair Instagram for more weekly questions to engage with the show. To celebrate the fifty-plus episode m...

In episode fifty-one, listeners over on the DorkLair Instagram page shared some of their recent finds, and the hosts also share some of their pickups from the last week. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for more weekly questions to engage with the show. To celebrate the fifty-plus episode milestone, the DorkLair begins another giveaway, so tune in to find out what you could win and how to enter. In t...

In episode fifty, Chris is back from Hawaii to share some of his SDCC experience, including some toy companies that have him excited for 2018-2019. This week's Instagram question asked the DorkLair audience what are some of their favorite toy and collectibles companies. With dozens of replies the hosts present the highlights from that conversation. Follow the DorkLair Instagram for more weekly que...

In episode forty-nine, while Chris is in Hawaii, Larry is getting hyped for the upcoming Star Wars The Vintage Collection figures, and Bill looks ahead to 2019: "the year of the prequels." The response to the Instagram request was robust, and the hosts read listener favorites from SDCC. In the news: SH Figuarts Princess Leia (ANH) Kotobukiya Build-a-Fett with everything but Dengar now up for pre-o...

In episode forty-eight, the hosts are still continuing their very active summers, and are apart once again. Chris was at SDCC for the Thursday festivities helming the DorkLair Instagram account to share scores of photos from all the gorgeous displays. Bill announces the winner of the one year anniversary Mace Windu Instagram giveaway ; if you are the winner, be sure to message the DorkLair Instagr...

In episode forty-seven, the hosts begin with a look at a recent video with Hasbro's Star Wars design director Steve Evans . He addresses concerns, and provides some updates on The Vintage Collection, including cardback improvements, bubble problems, 3.75 scale photoreal face printing, wave assortments, and timelines. In the news: Yakface report: The Black Series Gamorrean Guard possibly out July 1...

In episode forty-six, the hosts begin with some 4th of July chat. It's Larry's turn to get on the collecting soapbox, with a message for the nitpickers and whiners (HINT: unplug for a bit). This is the last week of the DorkLair Instagram giveaway, so head over to @thedorklair to get your entry in by July 15th! In the news: Sideshow new Sixth Scale Original Trilogy Yoda Hot Toys SDCC Captain Americ...

In episode forty-five, the hosts begin with some summertime chat. Bill's teaching year is over and freedom is here. The DorkLair is running an Instagram giveaway; enter to win an SH Figuarts Mace Windu. Big shoutout to QMX for helping Bill fix an issue with his 1:6 scale Captain Jean-Luc Picard . Michael Pasquale's art book Kickstarter is ending on the Fourth of July, so head on over there to back...

In episode forty-four, the hosts look ahead to year two of the show with a crisp new logo by talented artist Mike Uziel, follow his amazing work in Instagram . In order to promote the show, Bill will be doing a couple giveaways. To celebrate the anniversary, look for the first one on @thedorklair Instagram account now, and stay tuned for another even bigger promo around episode 50. In the news: Ho...

In episode forty-three, the hosts discuss the origins of the DorkLair, their first experiences with it, as well as podcast's future possibilities. Thanks to all the listeners for joining us each week. Conversation then moves to a review of the Transformers episode of the Netflix documentary series The Toys That Made Us. In the news: The Art of Michael Pasquale Kickstarter SDCC Hasbro The Black Ser...

In episode forty-two, the NECA SDCC exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set sold out each day within three minutes. Find out how the DorkLair hosts fared in their attempts to order the set. Bill, Chris, and Larry have all now seen  Solo: A Star Wars Story  and can finally discuss their reactions together. eBay dropped one of their excellent 20% coupons last week, and the guys discuss their purc...

In episode forty-one, Larry finally joined the RetroZap Discord server, and now the the whole gang is in the house. You too should  join the party ! The hosts share the Tamashii Comic Con listener favorites poll from the DorkLair Facebook group , and give their own votes for most wanted SH Figuarts teases at the event. Then Bill jumps on his soapbox to try to dispel the common sentiment that "most...

In episode forty, the hosts discuss the success of the RetroZap discord server. It is fast becoming the very best place for positive, fun conversations on all things geek from Star Wars to Animaniacs. Join the party ! Listeners write and call in with their wishlists of properties they want as premium six inch lines. In the news, the first Tamashii Comic Con is underway, and the Bill and Larry star...

In episode thirty-nine, Bill, Chris, and Larry announce the new RetroZap Discord server, with a launch date of Monday May 21. They present the top three properties they want to see turned into premium six inch action figure lines. Listeners are encouraged to come up with their own lists and email the show at podcast@dorklair.com or call 413-337-1138 to share. Star Wars Celebration 2019 will take p...

In episode thirty-eight, the hosts react to some as-of-yet unconfirmed Star Wars feature film news uncovered by our friends at FanthaTracks.com . Find out who's seeing Solo when. And hear the store report from the Mythic Legions in stock sale. In the news YakFace revealed a new Black Series deluxe Stormtrooper with battle damage paint and explosion effects. If you're still looking for The Vintage...

In episode thirty-seven, the hosts share their favorite highlights from the past week's collecting news. Tamashii Web exclusive Luke Skywalker (TLJ) now has a release date of May 16. Toyark shared official promo photos for two of the Tamashii Comic Con exclusives: SH Figuarts C-3PO (TFA) and Iron Man (Stealth Armor) . In stock sale for the Mythic Legions Coliseum wave will begin on Wednesday May 9...

In episode thirty-six, Bill and Chris welcome special guest Larry Waters, member of the DorkLair Podcast Facebook group to discuss his massive SH Figuarts collection and recap some of the week's latest collecting news. Up for pre-order now is the SH Figuarts Anakin Skywalker from Revenge of the Sith . Tamashii Nations also announced the next round of Infinity War figures which include web exclusiv...

In episode thirty-five, Bill and Chris share some news including an update on the Black Series Astromech three pack (review on Fantha Tracks ), store report on wave two of the Solo Black Series figures, pre-orders for the Bandai Movie Realization Samurai Snowtrooper , and Mezco One:12 Blade . If you're interested in the One:12 Collective, join the Mezco Discord server for chat, news, deals, and tr...

In episode thirty-four, Bill and Chris recap the Yakface.com Wookiee Weekend checklist of Solo: A Star Wars Story products expected to hit stores soon. Tamashii Nations have announced SH Figuarts Chewbacca and Mimban Stormtrooper from Solo , as well as re-issues of SHF Luke (RotJ) and Han (ANH). In the news, Figuarts ANH Vader is set to release  April 27  and  Maul's Speeder on April 13 .  In Marv...

In episode thirty-three, Chris is back to share his love for the SH Figuarts Marvel action figure line. Chris has been collecting the Avengers and friends since the Age of Ultron, and walks listeners back through some of the releases. In the news, Figuarts ANH Vader is set to release  April 27  and  Maul's Speeder on April 13 .  Also soon to be released are a few more Sh Figuarts Avengers figures...

In episode thirty-two, Bryan returns for a visit in the DorkLair to talk about dork lairs in general including storage, display, organization, and curation. Find out how the hosts manage their own collecting spaces. Wave one of Hasbro's The Vintage Collection is already hitting stores .  The Haslab Sail Barge is really moving now, with full funding seemingly inevitable at this point.   Collectors...