Talking Toys With Taylor and Jeff

There’s one, set for stun! And thus was born arguably the greatest troopbuilder ever made: The Imperial Stormtrooper! The white armor, the black body suit, the helmet that looks vaguely human. These guys are coooooool. Taylor and Jeff dissect the … Continue reading →

Ok, the title is long, so stick with me. This week, Taylor and Jeff are going anti-apologist. They’re talking about the toy from their favorite toy line that they just can’t get behind. You know, that ONE piece from the … Continue reading →

Taylor and Jeff continue their discussion of Mattel’s Masters of the Universe line with the first (sing with with me ELO-style) “eeeeee-eeeeevil woman,” Evil-Lyn! How did she fit into Skeletor’s gang? What was her power? Did her  yellow skin make … Continue reading →

It’s finally here folks, Taylor and Jeff have FINALLY started down a road that they plan to be travelling on for quite awhile. Since it’s going to be a long trip, they brought some friends along. This week, Dan Zehr … Continue reading →

It’s time for everyone’s favorite fussy droid, C3PO! Taylor and Jeff discuss the first figure Jeff ever owned, so you can imagine just how nostalgic it gets. Actually, it’s not THAT bad, believe it or not. Actually, just listen, then you … Continue reading →

As promised, the exciting conclusion of Jeff’s interview with Mark Bellomo, author of The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures, 1978-1985. If you missed the first part, check out the latest episode of Bantha Banter here, then come … Continue reading →

This week, Taylor and Jeff get in touch with their feminine side. Lucky for them, the feminine side in character is as tough as any of the dudes they’ve discussed so far. Mattel’s Teela is a match for any of … Continue reading →

In our third year of podcasting, we are STILL able to have a Talking Toys FIRST! For the first time, Taylor & Jeff discuss a toy line that NEITHER of them knew much about before they started researching. Infaceables: Mystic … Continue reading →

It’s everybody’s favorite smuggler!!!! This week, Taylor and Jeff get down with Han Solo, from the Kenner Star Wars line. Does his quick-draw right arm make up for his sieg-heil left arm? Listen and find out!

In another Talking Toys first, the guys discuss the first toy line based on a restaurant!! That’s right, in 1976, Ronald McDonald and Friends got their own Mego-esque figures, made by Remco!  The toys WERE actually cooler than they sound, … Continue reading →

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s actually a flying monkey!!! This week, Taylor and Jeff take flight and discuss Stratos from the Masters of the Universe line. Is he a good guy? Bad guy? Can both … Continue reading →

This time, we have a girl on the show. It’s a Christmas miracle!!! Actually, it’s Rachel, Taylor’s awesome wife. Listen in as we all get to bust Taylor for guessing wrong. Just point and laugh, he won’t mind. Also, Taylor … Continue reading →

This is the show where you find out just how strange Jeff’s mind really is. He never played with these toys, never even held one, yet he had a dream about them that he remembers TO THIS DAY! What is … Continue reading →

He’s the man in the iron mask. He’s the man in black. He is….Darth Vader! This week, Taylor and  Jeff dissect the Darkest of the Dark Lords of the Sith. The man who was and will be Anakin Skywalker only … Continue reading →

You ever find a toy that’s on your wantlist, but the one you find is a little beat up? Well, for us mere mortals that can be a dealbreaker. But for a select few Toy Heroes, it’s just a bargain … Continue reading →

“Ocean Warlord”…..the term conjures images of someone with a crown and a trident and lots of muscles, someone intimidating, someone accomplished. Well, on the world of Eternia, not so much. Mer-Man is the Ocean Warlord there, and he looks a … Continue reading →

It’s finally here! Jeff is VERY excited this time, he gets to talk about his 2nd favorite toy line of all time: M.A.S.K.!!! The fact that the name stands for Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, which breaks one of Jeff’s cardinal … Continue reading →

Who wants an action figure of an old man? EVERYBODY that’s who!!!! This time out Taylor and Jeff break down Kenner’s first (and ONLY) take on everyone’s favorite old fossil, Obi Wan Kenobi! Did the guys fall prey to ageism, … Continue reading →

The One That Got Away. It’s not JUST a segment on Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff. This time out, the guys discuss their biggest non-purchase regrets, the times when they had something within their grasp, and passed it up, … Continue reading →

Man At Arms: The Man, The Myth, The Legend with the salad bowl attached to his armor. Sure, it’s not ACTUALLY a salad bowl, but it’s funny to think of him taking his lunch to work in it, right? No? … Continue reading →

Taylor and Jeff started working on a minisode about a toy line, and fell in love with the subject so much that they decided it needed a full episode. And that’s how we came to Episode 29 – Food Fighters. … Continue reading →

It’s everyone’s favorite astromech, R2D2!!! What do Taylor and Jeff think about Kenner’s first crack at the R2 unit that excels at causing trouble? I’ll give you a hint: they don’t hate it! Listen in and hear their thoughts on … Continue reading →

Are there any toys that you would just LOVE to see get a reboot? Taylor and Jeff have spent a lot of time thinking about this. Possibly TOO much time. And here, we have their opinions for you, our loyal … Continue reading →

Pazuzuuuuuu!?!?!?! No, it’s not a plastic version of the demon from The Exorcist, he just looks a LOT like it. This week, Taylor and Jeff get beastly and discuss Skeletor’s favorite henchman, Beast Man!!! Is he the scariest ginger ever? … Continue reading →

It’s a bad time in the bayou on the latest Talking Toys! Taylor and Jeff wade into the marshes to discuss Kenner’s Swamp Thing toy line. Is this toy line an evergreen, or more of a petrified stump? Listen in … Continue reading →