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 life! 

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 life!&nbsp;

Join Trent, Ben, Frank, Scot and (the late) Darren, as they discuss the world of Toy Collecting and everything Pop Culture.

Join Trent, Ben, Frank, Scot and (the late) Darren, as they discuss the world of Toy Collecting and everything Pop Culture.

Toys and Collectibles discussion from some cool cool Aussies

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Join Ben, Frank, Trent and Scot as they talk about collecting toys (focusing on action figures of the 1980's and beyond, including Masters of the Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Marvel, DC) and other popular culture topics such as movies, TV shows, comics and video games. 

Join Ben, Frank, Trent and Scot as they talk about collecting toys (focusing on action figures of the 1980's and beyond, including Masters of the Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Marvel, DC) and other popular culture topics such as movies, TV shows, comics and video games.

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#423: Frightful News! 

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we spotlight one of the more modern Toy Companies, that are really making headlines!  Call them a Model-Kit, or call them a Building Kit; The Blokees Franchise seems to have something for everyone!  With a spotlight on their history & diverse price brackets, they now have under their banner.  It seems like Blokees are here to stay!  So we give you the run-down on what you should know; before you dive head first into this fun line.  Then we have an in-hand review of the New Playmates Wave Two - TMNT X Godzilla figures.  Consisting of Donatello X Jet Jaguar, Splinter X King Caesar & Shredder X Mechagodzilla.  Scot & Frank famously rated Wave One of these toys pretty high last year; does this second wave also get that esteemed praise or not?  Enjoy. 

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we spotlight one of the more modern Toy Companies, that are really making headlines! &nbsp;Call them a Model-Kit, or call them a Building Kit; The Blokees Franchise seems to have something for everyone! &nbsp;With a spotlight on their history &amp; diverse price brackets, they now have under their banner. &nbsp;It seems like Blokees are here to stay! &nbsp;So we give you the run-down on what you should know; before you dive head first into this fun line. &nbsp;Then we have an in-hand review of the New Playmates Wave Two - TMNT X Godzilla figures. &nbsp;Consisting of Donatello X Jet Jaguar, Splinter X King Caesar &amp; Shredder X Mechagodzilla. &nbsp;Scot &amp; Frank famously rated Wave One of these toys pretty high last year; does this second wave also get that esteemed praise or not? &nbsp;Enjoy.&nbsp;

#456: Blokees & Mutant Kaiju Crossovers!

There's some cool cool toys to talk to and the only question is: why isn't Ben getting them? NECA reveal part of thier post-TMNT plans, Invinicible, Blokees and more. Then it's time to kick off our tournament around the best cartoon intros from the 80s and earlier. 32 enter, only one earns the title. Round 1 - FIGHT! 

 

80's Cartoons Tournament Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMkAw9mpPQHA

There's some cool cool toys to talk to and the only question is: why isn't Ben getting them? NECA reveal part of thier post-TMNT plans, Invinicible, Blokees and more. Then it's time to kick off our tournament around the best cartoon intros from the 80s and earlier. 32 enter, only one earns the title. Round 1 - FIGHT!&nbsp;
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80's Cartoons Tournament Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMkAw9mpPQHA

Ep455: Best Cartoon Intro Round 1! 

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Damian (aka Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous); Rocking back into the Studio to assist us with a 'Musical Spin' on our Regular Segment: The Team!  This round we are covering the JEM Universe; so we are switching out the topic from a 'Special Forces Team'; to a 'Truly Outrageous Rock Group!'  The Band!  So in this case, we are picking a: Vocalist, Guitarist, Keyboard or Drummer, as well as a Wild-Card addition.  Then Damian with his incredible passion & knowledge, gets to select not only the Band Manager for this Universal Group; but also an ideal Venue / Arena for them to play at!  This was genuinely a lot of fun to discuss!!  Then we chat towards the Latest Marvel film that is: Spiderman - Brand New Day.  It's killing the box-office right now; so we go into full spoiler discussion & try to decipher that end credit scene too?!?!  Rounding out the ep; we reveal our upcoming "Best Cartoon Intro Tournament".  Frank breaks down the initial ladder, (subject to adjustment); & potentially what to expect over future eps!  All this & more!  Enjoy!!   

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Damian (aka Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous); Rocking back into the Studio to assist us with a 'Musical Spin' on our Regular Segment: The Team! &nbsp;This round we are covering the JEM Universe; so we are switching out the topic from a 'Special Forces Team'; to a 'Truly Outrageous Rock Group!' &nbsp;The Band! &nbsp;So in this case, we are picking a: Vocalist, Guitarist, Keyboard or Drummer, as well as a Wild-Card addition. &nbsp;Then Damian with his incredible passion &amp; knowledge, gets to select not only the Band Manager for this Universal Group; but also an ideal Venue / Arena for them to play at! &nbsp;This was genuinely a lot of fun to discuss!! &nbsp;Then we chat towards the Latest Marvel film that is: Spiderman - Brand New Day. &nbsp;It's killing the box-office right now; so we go into full spoiler discussion &amp; try to decipher that end credit scene too?!?! &nbsp;Rounding out the ep; we reveal our upcoming "Best Cartoon Intro Tournament". &nbsp;Frank breaks down the initial ladder, (subject to adjustment); &amp; potentially what to expect over future eps! &nbsp;All this &amp; more! &nbsp;Enjoy!! &nbsp;&nbsp;

#423: Frightful News!

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