Toys on Tap

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:...

Got to sit down with Nekosatsu, an incredible female toy artist! You can find her work all over and this year she will have a booth at Five Points Fest! Nekosatsu has used her art to speak in amazing ways. Take a listen to hear a different side of toy making from one of the younger artists in the scene! On instagram @Nekosatsu_toys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @c...

In Partnership with The Nacelle Company, I got to sit down with Brian Heiler, the writer of the widely loved book Rack Toys. Not only is Brian a writer, but he is also an editor at Mego Museum, creator of PlaidStallions and Toy-Ventures Magazine, and Host of Toy-Ventures on Youtube. The new definitive edition of the popular collector’s book, Rack Toys, includes expanded chapters and even deeper di...

If you know resin, bootleg toys, or DKE than you know Janky! Got to sit down with Janky and see that he completely embodies what it is to be an artist. If that wasn't enough this man is behind the scenes shooting the shit in the chat and making sure that DKE Con runs smoothly! Take a listen to him talking about himself and his journey into art and figure making! On instagram @jankytoys Commercials...

This week's episode is wicked awesome! I got to sit down with Wicked Joyful and hear about his intensive creative spark that he needs to feed constantly! His story is rad and his toys are wicked! Take a listen! On instagram @wickedjoyful 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...

Another great interview from an international artist! Punk and Pop makes some incredible work as an illustrator, toy maker, and clothing designer! Punk and Pop is also the first artist interview that we got to use a translator on and it was amazing! Go take a listen! On instagram @punkandpoptoys Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco To get your hands o...

The Professor is in. It's time to sit and listen to his lecture on how he got into making toys! It was such a good time sitting down and chatting it up with Pickman's Vinyls. On instagram @pickmansvinyls 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: if you want to become a...

The swamp thing maker himself comes on the podcast to talk his history in the art world and all of his badass molds that he makes! On Instagram @1.trick.pony 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 and keep the lights on you...

I can't say enough about this weeks toy artist. Dano Brown is truly one hell of an artist! He does amazing customs and one offs that anyone would love to get there hands on! Listen to his story and how he has become a successful toy artist. On Instagram @dano_brown Commercials brought to you by Chicken Burger Disco On instagram @chickenburgerdisco Sponsors: if you want to become a sponsor of Toys...