Toy Power Podcast

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Special Guest: Sean in the Studio to chat all things DC related, with a big focus on Batman & the wider Justice League themselves.  Kicking things off, we have our routine Get-To-Know-You questions.  Then with a Fantastic recent visit to see Sean's Awesome Collection in person; we highlight a few things to chat towards; including the very c...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have HEAPS of awesome Pop Culture News & Announcements to cover!!  But at the very Top of our list, is the extremely exciting announcement that Trent is a contestant again on Lego Masters Australia!  This Bricktacular Event will be held over four episodes & he is a part of a team of three - consisting of himself, Alex & Felix! We wish hi...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another Segment for The Team - this round featuring the arch Enemy of the M.A.S.K. Heroes - Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem - V.E.N.O.M.!  We take into effect their Appearances, their Mask's Capabilities & but not limited to; even pulling from their Stats.  The usual run-down of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course Vehicle!...

Today on the show there's a backlog of news to chat too and it comes from all parts of just about every fandom. How much is Frank prepared to pay for a Super Powers fig? How many Boomerangs is too many? Is it really the Fantastic Four when ones dies? Who IS the greatest hero of them all? Can Mondo break Trent? Just how old is the TMNT fandom? In a golden time for movies, what has our wallets cryin...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are giving our thoughts & experiences from our recent visit to the Annual Adelaide Mega Toy Fair!  Kicking off with our forceful entry into the event!  Scott as the New Organiser has done a fantastic job with table spacing, Real Pop-Culture Cars as an attraction & what kind of things that where on offer for Sale; plus of course our SCORES! &...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are leaning into the significance of the Episode number - being FOUR.  So we decide to spotlight Twelve of the Key Teams consisting of Four Members throughout Pop Culture History!  With each Team / Group mentioned; we address the Teams official Title; the Individual Characters that make up said Group; plus their noteworthy first appearance in Pop Cu...

Today we chat to Scott Simpson, the man behind one of our fave events, the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair! Learn what led him to take over from the great Andreas and how the 2026 edition is gonna be bigger and better. Scott brings his tales from Scotland, his passion for toys (and football), a wild sense of humor and even some gifts. Then a quick round of Show and Tell where Scott brings in something trul...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are back all back together in the studio again; to bring in all the Latest News!  Kicking things off with quite a few MOTU Toy Headlines; branching all sub-categories of the brand - including a Playset!  Neca continue to flip through the pages of the Mirage Comics, & questionably bring us Figures from those stories.  Playmates announce a 2p...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately once again missing Scot; but making up the Forth Member of the show; & back from his recent UK Trip; we have Special Guest: Matt Tealeó!  Matt systematically guides us through his most recent Toy Hunting Tour through UK!  Kicking things off at "Leicester Vintage" & "Retrodee Toys"; with a very difficult mindset of se...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately missing Master Scot; but standing his spot is Special Guest: Matt Tealeó!  Kicking things off, we have some somber News as we morn the loss of the Creator of He-Man; Roger Sweet.  RIP great sir.  Then onto more positive things; with Movie Masters Toys hitting our local stores in a big way; just how deep are we already w...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all back together again in the studio; ready to share our latest exciting Stories of Adventure!  Scot traveled to Melbourne & caught the 20th Anniversary of Wrestle Rock; as well as the Evil Dead -Musical; along with his partner Jo, Brett & Sarah.  Frank traveled with his Family to Japan, & soaked in the awesome atmosphere & Cult...

With Toy Fair week upon us and Trent overseas, we thought we'd dive into the archives. This dates back all the way to ep #13. Enjoy the roughness, the below part audio, the original intro, Darren in full flight and what feels like one of our earliest quizzes!    Original Episode Release Date: 10th April 2017 Original write-up: Join Frank, Ben, Darren and Trent as they chat Turtles....

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again welcome Special Guest Brett Owen into the studio!  With his incredible insightful knowledge & overall Collection too; of Mattel's Secret Wars Toyline!  With an impressive Roster of characters from all around the Marvel Universe!  Kicking off in the early 80s; including a very impressive assortment of Vehicles & Playset. &nbsp...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; after a flawless start without Frank; we get the ball rolling with Special Guest Brett Owen; assisting us with his one good leg!  Latest News starts off with a personal addition to Ben's family in the form of a Four-Legged Friend named: Ziggy!  Then we venture into the Plastic Meat Ball world of Battle Of The Planets!  Mego have a neat exclusive M...

Ben is still recovering so the three Musketeers are at it again. Scot takes us on a trip across the galaxy and comic book history as we look at what might just be the first ever comic book crossover super team. Avengers? Justice League? Never heard of em. Make mine: Defenders of the Earth. These guys are so old school, Scot has to explain where the term "Pulp" Action Heroes comes from! Going a lit...

For a week when there "wasn't much going on", there's still plenty to talk about! Mattel seem to have worked out the livestream formula. Frank is possibly out on one line of Turtles - but in deep trouble with another! Todd does Todd things while Gatchaman makes some waves. Is Scot on the hook for a second Hot Toys figure? We then recap the grand finale of our good friends at Radical Rewind who go...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we get the ball rolling with another Classic Round of The Team.  This episode focusing on two unique 80's Toy Properties that are much larger than majority of your other Action-Figures in your ToyBox.  Centurions & Bravestarr; join forces to build the Ultimate Good-Guys Crew!  Consisting of the stand-out Characters that fit the criteria of: Le...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we kick off with some rather sad News, that's hits very close to the Aussie Community, as we morn the loss of Jamie Dunn; the Voice & puppeteer of Agro.  A staple of Australian programs & so many laughs!  Then we bounce around with other News & Announcements, with everything from Thunder Cats, as well as a few Masters Of The Universe Reveal...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome our first Guest of 2026 - our great Canadian Friend: Colin Betts!  Touching on some Latest News Topics, we hit the ground running highlighting an Incredible Custom Project - called: Ultimate Beasts!  A re-imagining of the 80's Hasbro / Takara Battle Beasts Toys.  (These Newly styled Figures are up for grabs via website bellow.)  Th...

Yeah we a bit late to the party but we're ready to party none the less! Some big news dropped before and during New York Toy Fair 2026 and we are here for it. The future of TMNT at Mattel, NECA dropping some great new licenses, and even some more obscure lines like MASK, JEM and ol' mate Toxie get some love here. There's SO much to talk about, we actually leave some big licenses OFF this ep so we...

Today Scot spends half the episode standing up - he's just tooo excited to unbox his newest and possibly most expensive toy ever. There is only - DOOM. Hot Toys styles.  And as it's Valentines Day, we pay tribute to the pop culture love interests that were a huge part of our childhoods, but never got a figure because, the eighties.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast Se...

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we board the Hype Train - as we take a look at all the latest News!  Neca with another Sesame Street Figure - this round Big Bird!  Then a tease from Neca regarding the upcoming Muppets Toyline.  But will they potentially live up to the Palisades offerings from 20+ years ago?  Hasbro tease New Collaborations from both Voltron & Street Fig...

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we rewind a little; as we chat about our time off.  What did each of us get up-to, over the Xmas Break?  Then, with our time away from the Mics, there has been some exciting News Announcements & Reveals!  We do our very best to cover the biggest & most exciting topics that have hit our radar.  Including, but not limited to: The Cancelatio...

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we celebrating our return to the Mics with an exciting Trailer Breakdown - Yes, of course its all around the New Official Masters Of The Movie Trailer.  What do we all think? Then its time to Celebrate 2025 with our Awards & Celebrations!  Our Patreons Voted in Categories & we Opened the voting up for all around our Social Media to vote for The Bes...

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we are taking a close look at a few of the New Mondo TMNT Soft Vinyl Figures - namely: Baxter Stockman, Ray Fillet & Mondo Gecko!  With close comparisons of how they compare with their Vintage Counterparts & just what makes these figures so unique from anything that has come before!  (Plus: a bit of a wish-list too!)  Then we take a look at wh...