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 truley amazing. See you all at the Fair next weekend! 

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 truley amazing. See you all at the Fair next weekend!&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

Toy Power Podcast

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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#443: Scott2 and the MEGA Toy Fair

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 2pk with BLOOD attributes!!  As well as a potential Lawsuit to protect their work....?  McFarlane continue to produce Batman products & Transformers Missing Link announce a unique offering in the form of G1 Ironhide & Ratchet.  Trent gets super nostalgic over Goof-Troop; plus we have more Fighters announced from Jada & McFarlane too.  Rounding out the News is a beautiful nod to the influential man that was Jack Kirby; in the form of a street named after him!  Then we have a very close in-hand review of the amazingly intricate HeatBoys TMNT Figures.  These Figures are absolutely extraordinary; with their Die-Cast designed Mech-Suits.  They are honestly like nothing we have seen in the TMNT franchise before!!  All this & more!  Enjoy!!

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are back all back together in the studio again; to bring in all the Latest News! &nbsp;Kicking things off with quite a few MOTU Toy Headlines; branching all sub-categories of the brand - including a Playset! &nbsp;Neca continue to flip through the pages of the Mirage Comics, &amp; questionably bring us Figures from those stories. &nbsp;Playmates announce a 2pk with BLOOD attributes!! &nbsp;As well as a potential Lawsuit to protect their work....? &nbsp;McFarlane continue to produce Batman products &amp; Transformers Missing Link announce a unique offering in the form of G1 Ironhide &amp; Ratchet. &nbsp;Trent gets super nostalgic over Goof-Troop; plus we have more Fighters announced from Jada &amp; McFarlane too. &nbsp;Rounding out the News is a beautiful nod to the influential man that was Jack Kirby; in the form of a street named after him! &nbsp;Then we have a very close in-hand review of the amazingly intricate HeatBoys TMNT Figures. &nbsp;These Figures are absolutely extraordinary; with their Die-Cast designed Mech-Suits. &nbsp;They are honestly like nothing we have seen in the TMNT franchise before!! &nbsp;All this &amp; more! &nbsp;Enjoy!!

#442: News that brings the Heat Boys!!

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 self control & retaining enough money for the rest of the Trip!  Then traveling next to the impressive: "Space Bridge"; which certainly holds up its name for Transformers fans!  Next adventure was "The Vintage ToyMonster"; that was very well stocked indeed.  Moving on next to: "Back To The Retro" which was positioned in a Mall.  Then heading over to the incredibly well curated & equally spectacular: "Retro By Ronnie."   Touring on then to both "Nerdbase" & "The London Toyshop".  Next expedition was to "Hertfordshire Vintage Toys," with their striking Cabinet presentations!  Then wrapping up at the awe-inspiring "88mph Toys" which seemed to have everything!!  Then we bring it back to the Studio; with an exciting Gift-Box from Matt; for us to open!  Wrapping up the Episode is a great overlook of what we are each Reading, Playing &/or Watching!  Enjoy!     

To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox 

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately once again missing Scot; but making up the Forth Member of the show; &amp; back from his recent UK Trip; we have Special Guest: Matt Teale&oacute;! &nbsp;Matt systematically guides us through his most recent Toy Hunting Tour through UK! &nbsp;Kicking things off at "Leicester Vintage" &amp; "Retrodee Toys"; with a very difficult mindset of self control &amp; retaining enough money for the rest of the Trip! &nbsp;Then traveling next to the impressive: "Space Bridge"; which certainly holds up its name for Transformers fans! &nbsp;Next adventure was "The Vintage ToyMonster"; that was very well stocked indeed. &nbsp;Moving on next to: "Back To The Retro" which was positioned in a Mall. &nbsp;Then heading over to the incredibly well curated &amp; equally spectacular: "Retro By Ronnie." &nbsp; Touring on then to both "Nerdbase" &amp; "The London Toyshop". &nbsp;Next expedition was to "Hertfordshire Vintage Toys," with their striking Cabinet presentations! &nbsp;Then wrapping up at the awe-inspiring "88mph Toys" which seemed to have everything!! &nbsp;Then we bring it back to the Studio; with an exciting Gift-Box from Matt; for us to open! &nbsp;Wrapping up the Episode is a great overlook of what we are each Reading, Playing &amp;/or Watching! &nbsp;Enjoy! &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox&nbsp;

#441: Tealeós UK Toy Shop Tour!

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 with purchases?!  Lots of awesome things coming out of Mondo plus another shot at Tron from the team at Hasbro.  Marvel Legends continues to impress us; especially with their New Rivals offers!  Arguments about how to pronounce "Mate" - & this is coming from a bunch of Aussies!  Neca - we are directing this at you!  Then we take off our Headphones, & suit up with our key choices of Superpowered Helmets!  Yep, its time for another segment of The Team!  Featuring you guessed it: The Good-Guys behind the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand!  Selecting key characters that best suit the catagories for: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman; as well as an Iconic Vehicle too!!  Do YOU agree with our final Choices?!  All this & more; ENJOY!!

To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox 

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are unfortunately missing Master Scot; but standing his spot is Special Guest: Matt Teale&oacute;! &nbsp;Kicking things off, we have some somber News as we morn the loss of the Creator of He-Man; Roger Sweet. &nbsp;RIP great sir. &nbsp;Then onto more positive things; with Movie Masters Toys hitting our local stores in a big way; just how deep are we already with purchases?! &nbsp;Lots of awesome things coming out of Mondo plus another shot at Tron from the team at Hasbro. &nbsp;Marvel Legends continues to impress us; especially with their New Rivals offers! &nbsp;Arguments about how to pronounce "Mate" - &amp; this is coming from a bunch of Aussies! &nbsp;Neca - we are directing this at you! &nbsp;Then we take off our Headphones, &amp; suit up with our key choices of Superpowered Helmets! &nbsp;Yep, its time for another segment of The Team! &nbsp;Featuring you guessed it: The Good-Guys behind the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! &nbsp;Selecting key characters that best suit the catagories for: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman; as well as an Iconic Vehicle too!! &nbsp;Do YOU agree with our final Choices?! &nbsp;All this &amp; more; ENJOY!!
To find more from Matthew Teale - please check out his very Toy Focused Instagram page: @Tealeos_ToyBox&nbsp;

#443: Scott2 and the MEGA Toy Fair

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