Toy Power Podcast

It's the last news show of 2025 and boy there is lots to get through! Ghostbusters, TMNT, DC, Marvel, Spawn, Back to the Future, Blokees, Flintstones and even - (drum roll please) Samurai Pizza Cats! There's some silhouette guessing, flocking expensive kitties, a four pack that has Frank in trouble and a figure literally decades in the making. Then, Tis the season of giving as Tealo surprises us w...

Today on the show Trent gets out the crystal ball and predicts the future of the Toy landscape in 2026. What do the little guys have to do in a post tariff world? What does the future of the DC license look like? Even more so now with the Netflix deal? Which brand is leading the way? Then Scot lets us unbox his latest aquisition - a Ninja Turtles toy. Not a typo - Scotty 2 Hottie bought TMNT toys....

There is some great, weird and just plain crazy news to talk through today. Have Hot Toys jumped the shark? Is Ben about to drop $1500 on a Soundwave? More Mondo, more Blokees and of course, More Todd. Franks TMNT collection lacks a life size element - could this change soon? Then we compare the newly released Origins Fright Zone with the vintage one - which in itself gives Scot the fright of his...

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we once again have Canadian local: Colin Betts present in the studio!! Leaning on Colin's expertise around all things G.I. Joe; we are having another Fun round of THE TEAM! This round specifically targeting The Enemy: Cobra! Narrowing our selection even further, Toy characters released only between the years of 1982 & 1987. Highlighting the Classic Team tributes...

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we welcome Canadian local: Colin Betts to our home town; as he celebrates his overseas Holiday trip!  Kicking off the episode, we chat towards the Tron HasLab project - that obliviously is drowning.  An exciting expansion to our Powers Of Grayskull - Masters Of The Universe Collection - with the addition of the Wolf Character: Red Shadow.  Plus an inc...

In honor of 420, its time to look at some of the weirdest, and wackiest toys ever designed. You really have to wonder, what were they on when coming up with some of this stuff. From poorly thought out labels to accidental nightmare fuel, child endangerment and even a pre-cursor to Siri - combined with, water? Then it's another edition of The Team from the wonderful world of TMNT - but ONLY the Tur...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we welcome with open arms Mr. DaveyDamaged back into the studio, along with Trent!  Yes!  We are a Group of Five this round; and we start the show off with many many laughs!  Dave updates us all around DvG before we get right into the Latest News!  From HasLab Tron numbers to MOTU figures popping up on Australian shores; there is a lot to be...

Today it's Lennons turn in the hot seat as we dive into the world of TV. Lennons takes us through the process of bringing his vision to light and what it means to put the best collectables Australia has to offer onto our screens. From Cards, jerseys, LEGO, Star Wars, Arcade machines, 90s goodness and more, there is something for everyone on this great Australian made show. Trent and Frank have eac...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have not one, but two Special Guests join us in studio to chat all things Card Collecting!  We have Matt; one of the Owners of Sports Card World - (The longest running Card Store in Australia! - bosting over 30years of Business!)  Plus Lennon is present too; but more focus on Lennon, & his Cards & Collectables project on the next episode. &n...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still sending 'Get Well' Cards to Trent, as he unfortunately misses this ep.  But that won't slow us down; as Scot has a fantastic rundown on the Greatest Star Wars Movie - that never was!  Yes - the infamous 'Shadows Of The Empire!'  Famously worked into 'cannon' between the Original Films of: Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi....

From one of the globe to the other, there is no shortage of cool cool stuff to talk about! NYCC kicks off with a bang and even without Trent in the room, there is still much future money to be spent. Has Mondo become the next big thing? Playmates kicking absolute goals? A figure NEVER before seen in Marvel Legends? Closer to home we recap the always amazing Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair put on by th...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are all SUPER HYPED!  We are recording on the Night prior to the Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair!  Because of this Event; we have not one, but TWO Special Guests join us for this very loose ep!  Welcoming everyone's favourite jokester: Mr DaveyDamaged!!  Plus all the way from Melbourne; we have Master Criss Fresh in studio as well!  Wit...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we once again a team of Three!  (This is becoming a pattern!) Trent is regrettably absent; but the show must go on!  In the theme of Three; we have a Show & Tell Segment that we have each brought in a unique character; and we each compare said character with their Vintage Version; Vs a more modern interpretation.... Plus along with an almost latest...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are only a team of Three again!  Unfortunately Trent is missing; but the show must go on!  We kick things off with a few News highlights, including the reveal of the much anticipated Transformers Studio Series 86 - Soundwave!  With an impressive Three cassette figures included.  But does he live up to expectations?  Then chat towards...

We thought it would be a slow news week. Then the Marvel Legends team did a live stream. The Star Wars community rallied. Super7 roared to life. And finally LEGO said - Hold my Beer. This is truely, the best timeline. And just for laughs, we answer some of our Patreon's wacky and insightful comments.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are only a team of Three again.  Unfortunately Scot is missing; but the show must go on!  Keeping in the theme of 'Three' - that's exactly how many topics we have for you this Episode!  Starting things off is a healthy chat around our Personal thoughts around: What it takes for a successful Crowdfunding Campaign.  With Crowdfunding now the...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; its another News heavy episode; as we take a snap shot of the Crowdfunding that's still in progress from the MOTU Snake Lair & the Star Wars GunShip.  Then we look at some teaser images of the Transformers Missing Link Ultra Magnus...  We have some questions if it will be as articulated as the previous releases?  McFarlane has a new Batmobile...

We welcome a local legend and all round swell guy Avon Fox to the show. His wealth of knowledge in all things robots (that AREN'T Transformers) has to be heard to be believed! With museum-level quality and attention to detail, Avon takes us through his collecting journey and his amazing website. Go-Bots, Rock Lords, Train Toys, Zybots and much much more. Learn more about this amazing dude at both...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we finally get around to reviewing the much anticipated Fantastic Four Film!  As it has been a few weeks between seeing it, and talking about it here; we decide to go head first in - with no holds back - Full Spoiler Talk!  So please be mindful of that.  Plus; with all the hype around Comic Book movies; we have a fun discussion around which Film d...

We're still recovering from SDCC 2025 so it's retro re-issue time! Enjoy this blast from the past of June 2018!  ---------Original Write Up---------- Don't call it a Turtles Reboot! Today on the Toy Power Podcast, as a new era of Ninja Turtles approaches, we look back at the most successful of them all - the TMNT of 2003! It only seems like yesterday these guys were on store shelves but there...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we bring you a whole episode dedicated to the 2025 San Diego Comic Con baby!!  And boy do we have a BIG episode for ya!  (This could just be the LONGEST episode we have ever recorded!)  We systematically run through each Manufacturer & attempt to call out all the awesome reveals that has oh so very excited!!   - Mattel - Jada - Nacelle -...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still down a Scot, as he is still unwell.  But that will not slow him down in contributing to this ep!  Before we get into the main segments, we chat about Ben & Frank's latest Plastic Addiction, in the form of Transformers Blokees!  Prior to chatting about the Superman Film itself, we focus on the Toy likeness compared to what the acto...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are sending thoughts & prayers to Scot, as he battles a case of Man-Flu! So instead the Trio of us bring you all the Latest News from around the network! Mezco One:12 Collective showcase their BTAS version of the Joker - with an incredible amount of extras & details! Neca have a beautiful 4pk set of the New TMNT Last Ronin Characters. The Thundertank...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Matt Teale'o back; to guide us through his recent epic journey in the Shit Box Rally!  Kicking off from the 2nd May to 10th May (9 Days)!  From buying a Second Hand Car; to actually channeling the Wacky Racers theme not only through the Car itself, but also going that extra mile, & actually wearing a Dick Dastardly & Muttley costume! &n...

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have so much to get through, we bring on local Aussie Matt Teale'o to assist!  Kicking off the News, we must first go back in time; to unearth some unknown prototypes from the 80's Battle Beasts Toyline!  Then we hit the artic cold in the latest HasLab funded project from G.I. Joe; the Snow C.A.T.  A teaser pic of the MOTU Origins Fright Zone,...