Toys on Tap

There has been a resurrection from the dead! We got to hang out with Falcon Toys this week! Falcon Toys was a toy maker in the earlier days of this bootleg scene, but has stopped making toys for the time being. We were able to dive into his history, what he's been up to and if there is a chance of him coming back! On instagram @falcontoys ; @electricstarshiparcade Commercials brought to you by Chi...

If you have ever wondered what going to a designer toy expo was like, look no further. Assembly Required is coming up in Asheville, NC on February 5th & 6th. You will get to see designer toy artists, have good beer, listen to music, and have the time of your life! If you get a chance while you are there thank Matthew Casale for creating this space for toy makers! On instagram @_mjcasale_ @ _ a...

I got to sit down with the customs king himself Lightning Boltz Action Figures. If you thought that Scotland having a unicorn as the national animal was magical, just wait until you see the toys that Lightning Boltz makes! On instagram @lightning_boltz_action_figures Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toy...

Welcome to another episode of Toys on Tap! This week we sit down with Damarx Toys. Some of you may know him by Buzzard Guts. Regardless of how you know him you know his voice in the scene. Damarx has been around since the early years of the bootlegging toy scene and can speak to some of the challenges and bonuses of being one of the first! Listen to his journey as he talks through his time making...

Toys on Tap got to take a walk down memory lane of the indie toy scene with someone that was in , out, and now dabbles... Tyler Ham! We talk all things toy scene and how it has changed, plus we dive into his professional toy making career which includes heavy hitters like Mego Toys, Universal, and Archer! Go take a listen to Tyler and I chat it up about his life with toys. On instagram @hamfx @cul...

If you have ever wondered what the patreon is like, welcome! Take a listen to this episode I did with Janky Toys a couple months back! On instagram @jankytoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmail.com Patreon: To support the show you can join the Toys on T...

Got to chat it up with Scott Cherry of Barbarian Rage! We talk all about his art and where he started. From painting, to figures, and several successful kickstarter campaigns! He has also partnered with the Nacelle company to release his comic books! Scott is one of the best artists in the scene with a drive like no other! Go take a listen and buy his stuff! On instagram @barbarian_rage Commercial...

I got to sit down with the rad customizer himself Nez! His work is incredible and his eye for detail is just insane. You may not catch him making runs, but you will see him making the toys of characters that never were! If you haven't had the pleasure go check out his work, buy something, and give him a follow! On instagram @nostalgicnez Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instag...

Toys on Tap got to sit down with the Vice President of Content Strategy Rich Mayerik to talk toys, life, and the Nacelle Company! You get to hear all about Rich's origin story and how he got to Nacelle and what Nacelle has been up to! On instagram @dean_cameraon Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on...

Toys on Tap had the pleasure of interviewing one of our favorite toy creators from when we were young, Joe Galliani! Joe is the co-creator (Creator) of the "Jawesome" and "Fintastic" Street Sharks! The Street Sharks existed as a toy line and cartoon in the early 90's. On top of hearing all about this amazing toy line Joe also describes how he got to toys and what lead him deeper into the belly of...

And that's a wrap! Part 6 ties this beautiful series up with a bow! Go take a listen to hear how it finished! On instagram @Yoyodynetoydivision @Toysontap Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: If you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmail.com Patreon: To support the show you can join the Toys on Tap P...

Bonus episode surprise! Toys on Tap got to sit down with one of our favorite actors of all time, but you probably wouldn't recognize him! Toby has played in movies like the Dark Crystal and most notably he is the main puppeteer behind Jabba the Hutt! He takes us on a dive into what it was like to do motions and even lick Carrie Fischer's face! Take a listen this week! On instagram @toby.ph Commerc...

Part 5 takes us on international travel. Bootlegs exist all over the world and Yoyodyne leads us down a path to check out some of the biggest bootleg cultures that choose to copy already existing IPs. We talk through deliberate stealing, cultural appropriation, and the reality of how our language of bootlegs can diminish the work in other cultures. Remember some are copies not bootlegs! On instagr...

In part 4 of Understanding Bootlegs we take a look at the toy industry and see how different companies blatantly copy and knock off other companies. From Barbie to G.I.Joe to Teletubbies we talk about how companies are willing to use each other's products to produce their own and how this sometimes gets them in legal trouble. On instagram @Yoyodynetoydivision @Toysontap Commercials brought to you...

Round Table discussion and recap with Barbarian Rage, Janky Toys, Block Watch Captain, Yoyodyne, Chickenburgerdisco, and Yucko Toys On instagram @yuckotoys @Toysontap @yoyodynetoydivision @Barbarian_Rage @Chickenburgerdisco @jankytoys @Blockwatchcaptain Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podca...

Yoyodyne takes us on a dive into part 3 of Understanding Bootlegs. This episode takes look at Star Wars! We get to see copy culture through some of the most cheesy knock off films and through some of the weirdest toys! On instagram @Toysontap @yoyodynetoydivision Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on...

Yoyodyne takes us on a dive into part 2 of Understanding Bootlegs. This episode takes a close look at Mickey, Disney, and even Minnie's boobs! This looks at bootlegs or copy culture through the lens of a corporation trying to keep parodies and copy culture off the table. Take a listen and make sure to look at the instagram to follow along! On instagram @Toysontap @yoyodynetoydivision Commercials b...

This week Yoyodyne walks us through the first part of the series understanding bootlegs. This is episode helps to give words to the art that we are all trying to describe! Stay tuned as this series continues! On instagram @yoyodynetoydivision Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an...

If you have ever wondered what a true artist looks like, look no further. Josh has dabbled in some of the craziest arts and has been doing toys his entire life. From bronze figure making to stained glass to working with plastics to make figures for cons, Josh has done it all! Take a listen to him sharing all! On instagram @joshuadhoaglund Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On insta...

If you didn't know The Nacelle Company has just released a new season of The Movies that Made Us ! Brian talks Nacelle license acquisitions, publishing, and more! Go take a listen to the man himself! On instagram @brianvolkweiss @toysnacelle @nacellecompany Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap P...

The Ghoul took some time to come on the podcast and talk about his art journey. From his beginnings in the art world to making figures and crazy backers for conventions he tells all. On instagram @ghoulofgabba Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys on Tap Podcast send an email to yuckotoys@gmail.com Patr...

The fungusting man himself! Elixir Toys is rocking the toy game after taking a brief hiatus from the toy world. You can catch him at Designer Con and catch his up coming drop that is going to be so sick! Take a listen to his story of toys. On instagram @Elixirtoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco To get your hands on a copy of the Bootleg Bible go...

You have seen his work all over and if you haven't, you might be living under a rock! You may have also come across his work out in the wild or at Meow Wolf if you were lucky. Obvious Plant jumped on the podcast to talk comedy and his toy journey. This is one that you won't want to miss! On instagram @obviousplant Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco...

Mattachine is an incredible artist! Not only does he keep pushing to improve his work, but he also has the biggest Mutopia figure collection! He gave me his time and we got to talk through his beginnings until now! On instagram @mattachinesociety Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco To get your hands on a copy of the Bootleg Bible go check out @bluemo...

The man, the myth, the legend! From graphic designer to chef to toy maker Toyzaholiks has done it all! Toyzaholiks is here for the grind, non stop, so get ready for more amazing work to come from him! On instagram @Toyzaholiks Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco To get your hands on a copy of the Bootleg Bible go check out @bluemondaypress Sponsors:...