Podcasts by Talking Toys With Taylor and Jeff

Important Announcement from 2023-10-22T12:05:02

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #200 - Man-E-Faces from 2023-10-15T12:00:02

So...this guy's an actor? That still confuses Jeff. But not Taylor, he explains it ALL to us on this latest episode. Listen and learn!

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Episode 126 - Top 5 All-Time Toys from 2023-10-01T12:00:03

So we've been doing this show for over a decade and somehow we've never officially discussed our favorite toys of ALL TIME!! So we thought it was time to do that. And since it's a special show, we ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #199 - Buzz Off (200X) from 2023-09-17T12:00:02

Jeff hates bugs. Taylor loves bugs. So guess which one of them likes this guy. Surprise! They both like it! How much? Listen and find out!

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Episode 125 - Ronin Warriors from 2023-09-03T12:00:02

Every so often, Taylor comes up with a toy line that Jeff has never heard of. This is one of those times. When that happens, Jeff's assumption is that Taylor really likes the line, because Taylor l...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #198 - Whiplash from 2023-08-20T12:00:02

It's time to put on that neck brace, folks, the guys are talking WHIPLASH! This one is a weird one, even by Masters of the Universe standards. How does it compare to the OG from the 80's? Only one ...

Talking Toys #124 - Tiger Sharks from 2023-08-06T12:00:02

Well folks, it finally happened, Taylor suggested a toy line and knows NOTHING about it. I'm as shocked as you are. BUT that doesn't mean the guys didn't have a worthwhile discussion about one of t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #197 - Two Bad (200x) from 2023-06-18T12:30:02

It's almost like getting 2 shows for the price of 1 this time out! The guys discuss the Four Horseman update of one of their favorite MOTU figures, TwoBad! Did this update improve the character, or...

Episode 123 - Mars Attacks from 2023-06-04T12:30:02

Tim Burton makes good movies. Sometimes. In 1996 he made a movie. It had potential. But that's about it. It also had a toy line that had potential. Some of that potential was met, and the guys will...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #196 - Teela (200x) from 2023-05-21T16:00:02

She's back and she's bad! Teela as presented by the Four Horsemen is all kinds of awesome, and we're here to break it down in minute detail. Does her Hot Dog Hair make it tough to take her seriousl...

Episode 122 - Transformers (Wave 3) from 2023-05-07T12:00:02

Man, when they said "more than meets the eye" they really meant "MORE than meets the eye" - Wave 3 of Transformers has over 40 toys in it! We didn't have time to discuss each one individually, but ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #195 - Yak Face from 2023-04-23T12:00:02

And here we are, at the end of all things. At least, the end of all things Kenner Star Wars Action Figures. Yak Face was never distributed in the U.S., but everyone seems to like him, so we decided...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #194 - Orko (200x) from 2023-04-09T12:00:02

It's high time we all admit that sometimes, Orko is really cool. ESPECIALLY when the Four Horsemen are working on him. That's right, folks, Orko has been redeemed! Thw 200x line of Masters of the U...

Episode 121 - Dino Riders (Series 2) from 2023-04-02T12:00:02

As promised (back in 2016) we are BACK with more Dino Riders goodness! We REALLY didnt' think it had been THAT long since we first talked about this line. Better late than never, right? Series 2 ha...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #193 - Warok from 2023-03-26T12:00:01

It's time for the last Ewok. No, tha'ts not a super depressing novel, it just so happens to be that this is the last ewok from the original Kenner line that the guys haven't discussed. Warok is a w...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #192 - Evil Lyn (200X) from 2023-03-12T12:00:02

This week, Jeff reveals he never got the pun on Evil Lyn's name until he was a full(ish) grrown(ish) adult(ish). But that doesnt' mean he didn't appreciate the phenomenal work of the Four Horsemen ...

Episode 120 - G.I. Joe Wave 6 (featuring Dan Zehr!) from 2023-03-05T13:00:02

It's time, folks, Another wave of Hasbro's G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero line! That means we are joined by our good friend and fellow podcaster, Mr. Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi!!! Listen in a...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #191 - Romba from 2023-02-26T13:00:01

As we near the end of the original Kenner Star Wars line, we come to yet another Ewok. This time, it's all about Romba. Sure, his name may sound like a geometric shape, but there's nothing square a...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #190 - TriKlops (200X) from 2023-02-12T13:00:01

It's everyone's favorite 3-eyed creep! The guys talk Tri Klops. Did the Four Horesman improve on an already-stellar design, or did they muck it up thrice? Listen and find out!

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Episode 119 - MASK - Split Seconds from 2023-02-05T13:30:01

Remember that TV show that you loved that stuck around one season too long and just got weird and/or sad? Yeah....the same thing happens with toy lines. In this case, it happened to MASK. The racin...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #189 - Luke Skywalker (In Battle Poncho) from 2022-12-25T13:00:02

He's Green, he's NOT mean, he's Luke Skywalker in his Endor duds! This one...yeah...this one has the guys confused and conflicted. I mean...his helmet doesn't come off?!?!? Seriously?

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #188 - Trap Jaw (200X) from 2022-12-11T13:00:02

This guy has a LOT going on....a cool metal jaw, an arm with some killer (literally) attachments, a hoop on his head to zip-line with...what's not to love? Not much, because the guys are really kee...

Episode 118 - SeaQuest DSV from 2022-12-04T13:00:02

On this week's show, listen in real time as Jeff discovers his intense need for a Roy Scheider action figure. Seriously, folks, this is a toy line that REALLY deserved more. Listen and find out why...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #187 - Lando Calrissian (General Pilot) from 2022-11-27T13:00:02

What's the only think cooler than a Lando figure? A soft, smoooooth cape, right? Well, this figure has both! Plus a big gun! Sure, he doesn't match his movie counterpart exactly, but that's ok, isn...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #186 - Mekaneck (200X) from 2022-11-13T13:00:01

See, he's got a mechanical neck, so he's MEKANECK. Get it? He's also got mechanical arms and legs and...yeah he should have just been "Mekaman" right? We think so, too. Enjoy!

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Episode 117 - James Bond Jr. from 2022-11-06T13:00:01

The name is Bond. James Bond. Kinda. See, it's James Bond's nephew...so...why is he Junior? This is just one of the many questions raised and never answered on this episode. Listen and find out wha...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #185 - EV-9D9 from 2022-10-30T12:25:01

We're back to talk about the only female droid in the Kenner Star Wars line: EV-9D9. I suppose we could make a "joke" about this being the only figure with a mouth that moves, but we're better than...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #184 - Ram Man (200x) from 2022-10-17T02:20:16

It's everybody's favorite human cannonball: RAM MAN!! Is the 200X version as cool as the original? Listen and find out!

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Episode 116 - Monster Force from 2022-10-02T12:00:02

It's October, so it's time to get Spoooooky. This time, the guys discuss Monster Force! If you saw the cartoon in the 90s....can you explain it to us please? The toys are cool, but that show was......

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #183 - Barada from 2022-09-25T12:00:02

He's green and jowely..he's Barada!! Yellow vest and puffy sleeves, yet he still looks mean. How does he do it? Listen and find out what the guys surmise about the last of Jabba's henchmen!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #182 - Stratos (200X) from 2022-09-11T12:00:02

Yeah, and monkeys might fly out of my....wait a minute....IS Stratos a flying monkey? The guys continue to debate this strange character and the work done by the Four Horsemen on this latest instal...

Episode 115 - King Arthur&The Knights of Justice from 2022-09-04T12:00:02

Ok, this one has one of the weirder concepts of the toys we've discussed, which is saying something. They're football players who go back in time to become knights in order to rescue King Arthur fr...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #181 - Amanaman from 2022-08-28T12:00:02

He's wrinkly, he's creepy, he's tall, he's green, he's yellow he's Amanaman!! This guys is one of the priciest of the final 17 figures. Is it worth the price?? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #180 - Mer Man (200X) from 2022-08-14T12:00:02

Gurgle gurgle glub glub. That's underwater-speak for "This week the guys dive to the depths yet again to discuss another version of Mer Man!"

This one is super cool because he was desig...

Episode 114 - Extreme Dinosaurs from 2022-08-07T12:00:02

At what point does the use of "Extreme" cease to have any meaning? It's at least 1 step AFTER the name "Extreme Dinosaurs" because these things are indeed EXTREEEME!!!

But does that mak...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #179 - Anakin Skywalker from 2022-06-26T16:00:02

Sure, he was onscreen for about 5 seconds. Sure, he's an old, pasty white guy with no accessories. I forgot where I was going with this. Anyway, the guys do manage to find some good things to say a...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #178 - Man At Arms (200X) from 2022-06-12T23:21:55

It's time to talk Man At Arms again, but this time, he's even more manlier and armier than ever! The 200X line really was stellar, and this figure is no exception. How much does Taylor love him? Li...

Episode 113 - Skeleton Warriors from 2022-06-05T16:00:03

Can you believe we've been at this for 10 years?!?!? Seems like we'd be better at it by now, right? Well, we're still trying! This time out, the guys talk Skeleton Warriors, which is NOT a line the...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #177 - Luke Skywalker (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit) from 2022-05-22T16:00:02

This may be our shortest discussion yet because....well...listen and you'll see...

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #176 - Beast Man (200X) from 2022-05-08T16:00:02

This week Jeff FINALLY learns that it's "200X" and not "2000X" even though it's pronounced "2000X"...hey, at least the figure is cool...

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Episode 112 - Extreme Ghostbusters from 2022-05-01T16:00:03

If EVERYTHING is Extreme, then NOTHING is, right? Or is it? Extreme Ghostbusters MAY have a claim to that label. You'll have to listen to find out if it does!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #175 - Imperial Gunner from 2022-04-24T16:00:02

This guy is really gunning for the top spot. I'm sorry, that was terrible. But this figure isn't! Do the guys find a lot to love about the Imperial Gunner? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #174 - 2000X Skeletor from 2022-04-10T16:00:05

It's time for Taylor to talk all about Skeletor. Again. And again. And again. But that's ok because this Skeletor is really REALLY cool. It's the Four Horsemen take on the classic character with th...

Episode 111 - Stargate from 2022-04-03T16:00:02

This time out, the guys take a trip through a portal to ancient/future Egypt as they discuss STARGATE!!! Did ripped James Spader make sense? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #173 - Imperial Dignitary from 2022-03-27T16:15:02

Pasty Old Guys make the best action figures, right? No? Well, you're probably right, but that can't be a universal truth. Does the Imperial Dignitary buck this trend? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #172 - 2000X He-Man from 2022-03-13T16:00:02

That's right, He's back! He-Man, that is. The guys start down the 2000X road to discuss the Four Horsemen's contribution to the MOTU lore. It's gonna be fun!

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Episode 110 - Clash Of The Titans from 2022-03-06T17:00:03

This time out, the guys discuss one of the smallest lines to get the main episode treatment, Clash of the Titans! The toys are so beloved that they felt it deserved some individual attention. Did t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #171 - Han Solo w/Carbonite Block from 2022-02-27T17:00:02

This one was a gamble for Kenner. Han with a thick neck and his only "accessory" was a hunk of translucent plastic. Did it work? Only one way to find out!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #170 - Bottom 5 Masters of the Universe Figures from 2022-02-13T17:00:02

It's time to scrape the very bottom of the toy barrel and find out which 5 figures from Mattel's original MotU line the guys just can't find much love for. This was a fun one, folks. Enjoy!
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Episode 109 - The Shadow from 2022-02-06T17:00:01

What evil lurks in the hearts of men? We aim to find out. This "The Shadow" guy seems to know. Will Taylor and Jeff find out? Listen as they discuss the Kenner line inspired by the flop film!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #169 - A-Wing Pilot from 2021-12-26T17:00:02

First in the alphabet....SOMEWHERE in our hearts....it's the A-Wing pilot!! How does this one measure up to his B-grade cousin? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #168 - Top 5 He-Man Figures from 2021-12-12T17:00:02

We're back with our second Top 5 retrospective, this time of the He-Man (or New Adventures of He-Man) toy line. Was Taylor able to keep his list to JUST 5? Only one way to find out!

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Episode 108 - Bill&Ted's Excellent Adventure from 2021-12-05T17:00:02

RIGHTEOUS! The Talking Toys Dudes sat down this week to talk about that most non-heinous duo, BILL AND TED! The biggest takeaway from this toy line is: WE NEED MORE!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #167 - Paploo from 2021-11-28T17:00:02

Another day, another EWOK! This time, it's the Grand Theft Auto of Ewoks, PAPLOO!!! Is this guy cool even if he hadn't stolen that speeder bike? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #166 - Top 5 Masters of the Universe Figures from 2021-11-14T17:00:11

As we have reached the end of the line for both the OG Masters of the Universe and New Adventures of He-Man toy lines, we thought it was time to look back and talk about our top 5 figures from each...

Episode 107 - Dragonheart from 2021-11-07T17:00:13

This may be a first: Taylor admits UP FRONT that a toy line may not be awesome! But don't let that stop you from listening to the guys dissect Dragonheart from Kenner. Was the line a misFIRE or jus...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #165 - Lumat from 2021-10-24T16:00:18

This week we start our run on the "Final 17" of the Kenner Star Wars line. That means in just under a year and a half, we have some decisions to make. First up of the Last 17: Lumat. Yep, another E...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #164 - Tuskador from 2021-10-10T16:00:11

Another He-Man figure, another ridiculous concept. This time, the guy wears a mask with HUGE tusks on it...hence the name, Incyzor....I mean Tuskador!

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Episode 106b - G.I. Joe Wave 5, Part 2 (featuring Dan Zehr!) from 2021-10-03T16:00:12

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We're back to finish what we started! Get ready for a Top 5 to end all Top 5s....at least til next month!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exlusive #163 - Wicket W. Warrick from 2021-09-26T16:00:03

He may be tiny, but he's also mighty! Wicket the Ewok, everyone's favorite teddy bear is the subject of this week's show. Are the guys put off by his small stature? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #162 - Staghorn from 2021-09-12T16:00:06

Staghorn...you'd think he has a horn, right? Well....he kinda does...suffice to say this guy is NOT what Jeff expected. But is that a bad thing? Listen and find out!

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Episode 106a - G.I. Joe Wave 5 Part 1 (featuring Dan Zehr!) from 2021-09-05T16:00:12

We are VERY excited to have Dan Z from Coffee With Kenobi back for another G.I. Joe discussion!!! This is part 1 since the show is so packed with info, the second half will be back next month!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #161 - Teebo from 2021-08-22T16:00:10

Another day, another ewok. But this ewok has some really cool (and creepy) accessories, and even creepier eyes. Find out why Jeff can't stare this little murderbear in the face!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #160 - Spinwit from 2021-08-08T16:00:06

This week's show really SPUN the guys around. Good thing their natural WIT is enough to sustain them. Yeah, sorry. Spinwit is a cool figure that deserves better jokes. Listen and find out why!
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Episode 105 - Super Mario Bros (Movie) from 2021-08-01T16:00:12

Man, the Super Mario Bros movie really needed a Mushroom Power-Up. It was baaaad. But the toys were REALLY good!!! Don't believe us? Listen and find out!!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #159 - Rancor Keeper from 2021-07-25T16:00:13

This week we learn 2 things: Taylor's kid might be a bully, and Jeff's ego can withstand quite a bit. Oh, and there's an action figure to discuss. Sort of.

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #158 - Sagitar from 2021-07-11T16:00:15

The guys get beastly this week as this discuss the first Action Figure/Beast hybrid!!! (At least, first to be discussed on THIS show). Sagitar is a figure with a really cool design and backstory. A...

Episode 104 - M Force from 2021-07-04T16:00:11

Today's show is a fun one, the guys discuss M-Force by Marchon, a knockoff line that is actually better than many legit licensed lines! They're big, they're bulky, they're still in one piece!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #157 - Prune Face from 2021-06-27T16:00:13

When the face is a prune, action goes boom! We stole that line from Robot Chicken, but it's funny and we like it. Just like we like this figure more than you might expect! PRUNE FACE FOREVER!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #156 - Quakke from 2021-06-13T16:00:08

This week we learn that He-Man can't spell!! Or at least the folks at Mattel thought it would be fun to add a random K to a name to make it harder to figure out. We think we have a handle on it. Li...

Episode 103 - Flash Gordon (Playmates) from 2021-06-06T16:00:02

FLASH! AH-AAAH.....wait...it's not THAT Flash Gordon? Is it the Defenders of the Earth? No? Wait, there's ANOTHER one? From the '90s? OH! You mean the PLAYMATES Flash Gordon! That's cool, too! In f...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #155 - Endor Leia from 2021-05-23T16:00:12

It's time to take a trip outside where nobody can see you because of your awesome camouflage poncho! The guys discuss one of the best figures of the Kenner line with Princess Leia in her combat pon...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #154 - ButtHead from 2021-05-09T16:05:20

That's right folks. ButtHead. Butt. Head. Really, that's all that needs to be said.

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Episode 102 - Willow from 2021-05-02T16:00:10

We'll go ahead and apologize in advance, because these toys are only toys in the academic sense. But we manage to have a good time talking about them anyway. But really, didn't Willow deserve bette...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #153 - Endor Han (with Trench Coat) from 2021-04-25T16:10:13

Another Han! Of course Jeff is a fan! The coat is so soft and....well, we'll get to that on the show. Enjoy!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #152 - Artilla from 2021-04-11T16:10:19

This week's topic is....strange. Even Taylor can't really explain this one away. But does that make it a bad toy? Only one way to find out!

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Episode 101 - Flintstones (Movie Series) from 2021-04-04T16:05:08

This time out, the guys go WAAAAAY back to prehistory to talk about the Flintstones movie toys. Did these things ROCK? Or are the guys going to get STONED for saying they don't? Listen and find out...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #151 - B-Wing Pilot from 2021-03-28T16:00:21

It takes a special kind of person to make a red jumpsuit work, and this guy does it better than most. The B-Wing Pilot may seem nondescript, but you'll find this figure has many dynamic qualities. ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #150 - Vizar from 2021-03-14T15:30:19

How do you pronounce his name? Who knows! He's stealthy, and that includes his name! He is VIZAR from He-Man!

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Episode 100 - Eagle Force from 2021-03-07T17:00:19

We made it to 100 episodes!! Yeah, yeah, we know, we've released waaaay more than 100 episodes, but this is the 100th episode of the OG, Original Formula Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff! We're ex...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #149 - AT-ST Driver from 2021-02-28T17:00:10

You know what, I'm not gonna lie, this week's topic is not the most dynamic, but hopefully the guys are entertaining enough that you don't notice it's just a guy in a jumpsuit with a big helmet...<...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #148 - Optikk from 2021-02-14T17:00:10

The guys have their eye on this week's figure. Because that's all he is, one big walking eye. But it's cooler than it sounds, trust us. Listen and find out why Optikk is cool!

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Episode 99 - Robotech from 2021-02-07T17:00:12

Robotech is one of the most revered and adored anime series every produced. So of course Taylor and Jeff aren't extremely familiar with it. But they DID love the toys! Luckily that's what they're h...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #147 - The Emperor from 2020-12-27T17:00:20

Soon your turn to the dark side will be complete...but only if you REALLY want to join us over here. We have cookies! Of course we also have a lot of folds in our plastic robe. Listen to what the g...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #146 - Nocturna from 2020-12-13T17:00:15

Sometimes the night-time IS the right time. Especially if you're named Nocturna. For some reason, this character has very little to do with the time after sunset, but instead is all about kicking. ...

Episode 98 - Voltron from 2020-12-06T17:00:11

Lion Force Go! Or is it robot force? Who can say, really? Actually, Taylor can say, and he does as he and Jeff dissect the line that was partly responsible for this entire podcast!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #145 - Sy Snootles from 2020-11-22T17:00:04

It's time to round out the hottest band in the Galaxy Far, Far Away with their lead singer, Ms. SY SNOOTLES!!! Living proof that pop stars come in all shapes and sizes!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #144 - Lizorr from 2020-11-08T17:00:17

The descent into The New Adventures of He-Man continues as the guys talk about Lizorr! Jeff actually gave Taylor an even better appreciation for this figure when he points out his resemblance to a ...

Episode 97 - WaterWorld from 2020-11-01T17:00:02

Remember The Road Warrior? aka Mad Max 2? That movie was awesome. It was so good, in fact, that in the mid '90s Kevin Costner made a ripoff/remake/reimagining but instead of dry land, everything wa...

Special Crossover Episode - Star Wars Splash Page Interviews the Creators of Claptrap! from 2020-10-29T12:00:06

There was a time when you'd open up the latest issue of Mad magazine and find a wickedly written and cleverly illustrated parody of big-time Hollywood blockbusters, including eight of the nine Skyw...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #143 - Max Rebo from 2020-10-25T16:00:13

It's time for the leader of the ORIGINAL Blue Man Group, Max Rebo!!!! This guy is as adorable as he is talented, and the guys don't spend TOO much time on the diaper...promise....

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #142 - Kayo from 2020-10-11T16:00:09

On today's show, the guys discuss the subtle nuances of Mattel's naming conventions with regard to their He-Man line. Or the lack thereof. Seriously, this guy is called Kayo and he punches you....<...

Episode 96 - Go-Bots (Part 1) from 2020-10-04T16:00:08

Sure, everyone loves Transformers, but what about those OTHER shape-shifting robots that came out a year earlier? The GoBots don't get much love because they're smaller, simpler, and cheaper. But t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #141 - Droopy McCool from 2020-09-27T16:00:18

Sure, he's droopy, but is he REALLY mcCOOL?? The guys discuss whether this galactic mole-man is a rock star or just a wannabe on the latest Action Figure Exclusive!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #140 - Karatti from 2020-09-13T16:00:16

You know how in the '80s companies would shoehorn fads into a toy line and make it kind of tangentially related? Yeah, that's kinda what happened here. But that doesn't mean the toy isn't cool! Lis...

Episode 95 - Filmation's Ghostbusters from 2020-09-06T16:00:22

Yeah, we were just as confused as you back in the '80s when we heard the term "Ghostbusters toys" and looked up to see....this. You'll have to listen to find out the backstory of this line but you ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #139 - Nikto from 2020-08-23T16:00:17

Klaatu, Barada, ...and what was the other one???? Oh yeah, NIKTO!!!! Once again, this guy needs to moisturize, but don't think that makes for a dry discussion, because this figure is aces!!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #138 - Hoove from 2020-08-09T16:00:12

Hoove. Not hoofs. Not Hooves. HOOVE. Is he part horse? Nope. Does he have hooves? Nope. So...why? Because..he kicks? Yeah, we got nothing.

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Episode 95 - Sun-Man (and Taylor's Crusade) from 2020-08-02T16:00:17

Diversity is not a bad thing. Period. This month, the guys talk about a small line from the mid-80s that was born out of a mother's desire to give her son toys that looked like him and his friends....

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #137 - Klaatu (Skiff Guard) from 2020-07-26T16:00:11

No, it's not a repeat. Kenner didn't even reuse the head sculpt! We get an entirely NEW KLAATU (which sounds somewhat like a band, right?) Now, that's not to say this is a great figure. Or is it? L...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #136 - Slush Head from 2020-07-12T16:00:05

Slush Head. Slush. Head. That's his name. Because that's what he is. The naming group had stopped trying by this point. Luckily, the design group hadn't, because this guy is actually pretty cool! <...

Episode 93 - The A-Team (3 3/4) from 2020-07-05T16:00:19

Did you know that Galoob made 3 3/4" scale A-Team toys? We're not even sure Galoob knew! But that didn't keep us from talking about them. Listen and and find out why nobody has a complete set of th...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #135 - 8D8 from 2020-06-28T16:00:16

He's (very) lean, and he's (extremely) mean, he's Jabba's favorite torture droid: 8D8. What this guy lacks in heft, he makes up for in sheer meanness. Listen to the guys shake with fear as they dis...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #134 - Hydron from 2020-06-14T16:00:05

Water you worried about? It's just Hydron! I'm sorry, that may be our worst joke yet. But that doesn't mean it can't get worse, so just watch yourself. Listen in and find out what the guys think of...

Episode 92 - Transformers (Wave 2) from 2020-06-07T16:00:11

It's time to be more than meets the eye again! The guys are finally back to talk more Transformers! Wave 2 brought about some big changes to the line, both metaphorically and literally! Does it hol...

Talking Toys: Action Figure 133 - Weequay from 2020-05-24T16:00:04

What happens when you leave your action figure out in the sun too long? It MIGHT end up looking a bit like this week's subject, the Weequay! His head looks shrunk, but that's all part of the charm ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #132 - Flogg from 2020-05-10T16:00:17

This week's show is a real beating as the guys discuss Flogg from the New Adventures of He-Man line. Is this toyline getting more interesting? Listen and find out!
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Episode 91 - Bucky O'Hare from 2020-05-03T16:00:03

This time out, the guys get Hare-y.....I'm sorry. That was horrendously bad. The guys are talking Bucky O'Hare. At least they THINK they are. Enjoy!
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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #131 - Squid Head from 2020-04-26T16:00:21

Taylor isn't the only one who's ink-tastic this week! Actually, I'm not sure if Squid Head shoots ink or not, I'm just assuming. But you shouldn't assume that you know what the guys think of this f...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #130 - Flipshot (Icarius) from 2020-04-12T16:00:21

It's time to get flippin' real, folks! The guys continue their journey through the New Adventures of He-Man line with Flipshot! Or is it Icarius? Really, who can say. What we CAN say is one word: G...

Episode 90 - G.I. Joe Series 4 (with Dan Zehr!) from 2020-04-05T16:05:11

Yo Joe times 4!!! We're FINALLY back with our buddy Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi to discuss another round of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toys! Wave 4 was one of the most ambitious for severa...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #129 - Ree Yees from 2020-03-22T16:05:05

It's a 3-eyed monster of a show! That's a thing, right? No? Well, it should be! The guys discuss another of Jabba's Palace creeps, Ree Yees! Does he get points for the extra eye, or is 3 too many? ...

Minisode 59 - Top 5 Playsets (featuring Seth Szilagyi) from 2020-03-15T13:00:03

We're very excited about this show, we finally got together with our friend Seth Szilagyi to discuss our Top 5 Playsets of all time. This one was tougher than you might think, and Jeff's #1 might s...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #128 - Skeletor (New Adventures) from 2020-03-08T16:00:08

The bonehead is back! Taylor and Jeff dissect the New Adventures of He-Man version of Skeletor. Short version: Taylor loves it (of course) and Jeff is creeped out (shocker)!
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Episode 89 - Star Trek: The Next Generation (Series 1) from 2020-03-01T17:00:18

You want some Star Trek talk? Make It So! Ok, now that we got THAT out of the way, the guys can get on with their discussion of Playmates toys Star Trek toy line. We focus on series 1 here so that ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #127 - Rebel Commando from 2020-02-23T17:05:05

What's green and brown and taller than an Ewok? The Rebel Commando! This time out the guys discuss everyone's favorite galactic forest ranger!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #126 - He-Man from 2020-02-09T17:05:15

We're back with a BRAND NEW line of Action Figures to discuss! Surprise, it's He-Man! But this time, it's the New Adventures, which is more of a space-age He-Man and less a Master of the Universe. ...

Episode 88 - She-Ra Princess of Power from 2020-02-02T17:00:17

For the honor of podcasts!!! The guys thought it was high time to give the baddest woman at Mattel some attention, so they're discussing She-Ra, Princess of Power! Is she a worthy heir to her broth...

Bonus! Bantha Banter Episode 8 - Jeff McGee from 2020-01-26T12:00:13

In the interest of keeping your podcast feed running, we thought you might like to learn a bit more about some of the hosts you've heard here and on The Saturday Morning SuperCast! To this end, we ...

Bonus! Bantha Banter Episode 1 - Taylor Lymbery from 2020-01-12T12:00:13

In the interest of keeping your podcast feed running, we thought you might like to learn a bit more about some of the hosts you've heard here and on The Saturday Morning SuperCast! To this end, we ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #125 - Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) from 2019-12-22T17:20:11

Settle in, folks, the guys go on a bit about this one, and for good reason: Princess Leia (Boushh Disguise) is simply one of the greatest Kenner Star Wars figures ever, and deserves to be celebrate...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #124 - Megator from 2019-12-08T17:20:07

It's the end of the line as we know it, and Jeff feels...fine? We've come to the end of the vintage MotU line, and it goes out with a....well, just listen to the guys talk about MEGATOR.
Don’...

Episode 87 - Shadow Strikers from 2019-12-01T17:25:16

Shadow Strikers! Never heard of them? You're not alone. Join Jeff as he gets dragged along by Taylor to learn about these "Invisible" toys that aren't exactly see-through. Some of them are cooler t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #123 - Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) from 2019-11-24T17:30:16

That Jedi look is one baaaaad mamaSHUT YO MOUTH!...I was gonna say Mamajama! Either way, this figure is awesome, and I think you'll all agree with the guys' opinions on this one!

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Talking Toys; Action Figure Exclusive #122 - Tytus from 2019-11-10T17:00:17

It's the penultimate Masters of The Universe Action Figure Exclusive! (That means next-to-last)...and this figure wasn't even released stateside! The guys talk about the closest thing to a doll the...

Episode 86 - Battle Beasts from 2019-11-03T17:00:08

Earth! Water! Fire! Lizard! Spock! Wait...that's not right. This week, the guys talk about the toy line that Taylor THOUGHT they were gonna talk about last month: Battle Beasts! Did Jeff find these...

TalkingToysActionFigure121-Logray from 2019-10-27T16:05:11

He's the Shammiest Shaman in the Forest! He's Logray, the Ewok Medicine Man, and he's also the namesake of Taylor's cat! How does the figure stack up to the feline? Listen and find out!

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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #120 - Twistoid from 2019-10-13T16:00:15

Let's twist again, like we did the last time we talked about a twisting figure! The guys talk about the Diabolical Dreidal: TWISTOID! Will they get spun out in love for the figure, or will it toppl...

Episode 85 - Beast Wars from 2019-10-06T16:00:08

Due to some confusion on Jeff's part, this week's show will be concerning Transformers that turn into beasts and bugs...reminds me of the scene in Big where he pitches the insects that turn into ro...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #119 - Klaatu from 2019-09-22T12:00:11

Klaatu, Barada, Nikto. They're all names we recognize. And where you recognize them from says a lot about your age and your cultural references. Today, we're only discussing one. Klaatu: the green-...

Minisode 58 - Top 5 Spaceships (featuring Steve Chu) from 2019-09-15T11:00:14

It's a VERY special Talking Toys as the guys are joined by friend of the show Steve Chu, fresh off his 792nd straight visit to San Diego Comic Con! The guys have fun discussing Comic Con strategies...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #118 - Sssqueeze from 2019-09-08T12:00:06

As the guys near the end of the line for the vintage MotU line, the desperation/creativity of Hasbro really shines through. Nowhere else is this more apparent than with Sssqueeze. Don't let the dum...

TalkingToysEpisode84-ExoSquad from 2019-09-01T16:00:06

"Exo" means "Outer"...or something. So this is a Squad of Outers...wait, that's not right. Basically it's a bunch of people in portable construction equipment, but it's cooler than that. You know w...

Action Figure Exclusive #117 - General Madine from 2019-08-25T11:00:20

Just what we need, another pasty white guy on a podcast. Oh, no, it's not a new co-host, it's just the figure the guys are discussing this time: General Madine. Why did Kenner make this guy? And ho...

Minisode 57 - Top 5 Underrated Toy Lines (courtesy of Dario Lorenzetto from 2019-08-18T11:00:11

It's time for another top 5! This time out, the guys had help from friend of the show Dario Lorenzetto, who suggested they discuss their top 5 underrated toy lines. Jeff's #1 may or may not shock y...

Action Figure Exclusive #116 - Sorceress from 2019-08-11T11:00:03

It's hard to believe we haven't talked about this figure before, but that's only because Mattel didn't MAKE the figure til waaaaay deep into the MOTU line. So, NOW it's time to discuss the SORCERES...

Episode 83 - Steel Monsters from 2019-08-04T16:00:15

For once, Taylor did NOT get the best of Jeff. Taylor thought he had a BIG surprise in store when he announced to Jeff what the next toy line would be. BUT, in a glorious turnabout, Jeff already KN...

Engineering An Empire with Matt George from 2019-07-28T11:00:23

Jeff sat down with his friend Matt George to discuss the book that Matt wrote with Gary Borbidge and Stephen Ward with designs by Chance Sanderson, Engineering An Empire: The Creators of Kenner's S...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #115 - Gamorrean Guard from 2019-07-21T16:00:06

Today's show is hefty in both content and figure! The guys talk about quite possibly the pudgiest figure Kenner produced in the original Star Wars line: The Gamorrean Guard. Did the guys feast on t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #114 - Snake Face from 2019-07-14T16:00:15

Jeff just can't get away from these $%&@ Snake Men! The guys discuss what is (hopefully) the last of them as they look at Snake Face. Taylor is, of course, delighted. Enjoy!

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Episode 82 - Dragon Flyz from 2019-07-07T16:00:19

Taylor has done it again. He's popped up with a toy line that Jeff knew nothing about. Does Jeff wish he had kept it that way? Find out as the guys discuss Dragon Flyz!

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Action Figure Exclusive #113 - Emperor's Royal Guard from 2019-06-23T16:00:04

Jeff is so ridiculously excited this week that he can barely keep his soft goods robe on. That sounded horrifying, we apologize. But seriously, it's time to do a deep dive on one of the greatest ac...

Action Figure Exclusive #112 - ScareGlow from 2019-06-09T16:00:06

Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full...is what we'd write if this WAS actually about Ghost Rider. Instead, we're talking about a guy who just LOOKS like Ghost Rider: SCAREGLOW!!! Taylor is VER...

Episode 81 - Dick Tracy from 2019-06-02T16:00:22

It's time to round up the usual suspects and put on your yellow trenchcoat, the guys get colorful as they talk about the Dick Tracy toyline from Playmates! Did this line stay as true as Tess Truehe...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #111 - Chief Chirpa from 2019-05-26T16:58:11

Who's the boss? He is! He IS Chief Chirpa, and he rules the ewoks with a fuzzy fist! The guys have fun discussing the first of the Teddy Bears from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, and we think they've made...

Talking Toys Special - Mark Bellomo from 2019-05-19T16:00:05

The man, the myth, the legend returns! Mark Bellomo (The Toys That Made Us) is back to talk to Jeff about his latest book, the 3rd edition of The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994. This book has...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #110 - Saurod from 2019-05-12T19:44:03

Nope, it's not some weird Lord of the Rings character you never heard of, it's a weird Masters of the Universe character that Jeff's never heard of! Did Taylor love it? What do YOU think? Listen an...

Episode 80 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century from 2019-05-05T16:00:28

This one’s for you, Matt!! The guys get a bit Tweaked as they discuss Mego’s Buck Rogers toy line, which of course includes a bit of talk about Silver Spoons and Erin Grey! Did they guys enjoy the ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #109 – Biker Scout from 2019-04-21T16:00:58

This one’s for you, Jared!!! The guys go deep in the woods and have NO trouble finding the Biker Scout because they’re wearing white in the forest!!!! Come on, guys! Luckily this figure is one of t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #108 – Rotar from 2019-04-14T16:00:17

We’re baaaaaack! The Action Figure Exclusive returns with a….snore? Taylor dozed off mid-sentence this time, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this one is a snooze! The guys go round and ro...

Episode 79 – Predator from 2019-04-07T16:00:01

He’s one ugly muthaSHUT YO MOUTH! We’re just talkin’ about Predator! Do the guys become the hunter or the hunted this time out? Listen and find out! Don’t forget our Patreon page at Listen

Episode 78 – Aliens (Series 1) from 2019-03-03T17:00:16

Game over, man! Game over! Just kidding, it’s GAME ON this time out as the guys discuss series 1 of the Aliens line from Kenner. Sure, they don’t look much like the actual film characters, but they...

Episode 77 – Key Force from 2019-02-03T17:00:04

Here’s another Taylor Special: A toy line that Jeff had little to no knowledge of, and it turns out, Taylor wasn’t so fond of it, either. So why did we discuss it? That’s an excellent question, lis...

Episode 76 – Crash Dummies from 2019-01-06T17:00:05

Look Out!!! It’s a dangerous world for a dummy!! We finally found the one toy line that Taylor couldn’t break! That’s because they’re SUPPOSED to break! The guys discuss the Crash Dummies, the firs...

Announcement of Import!!! from 2019-01-02T17:05:39

Nothing major, just a quick announcement about some upcoming items from MarvinDog Media!!

Talking Toys Rewind: Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves from 2018-12-30T17:00:29

5 Sundays in a month!?!?! That means it’s time for a trip down memory lane to the toy line that Taylor loves and even HE can’t explain why: Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves by Kenner! Listen and enjoy...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #107 – Bib Fortuna from 2018-12-23T17:00:47

Today’s subject might have a FORTUNAte-sounding name, but he’s got some BIB problems. Yep, bad puns. Sue me. The guys discuss one of Taylor’s favorites, Jabba’s Majordomo (one word!) Bib Fortuna! D...

The Pods of Christmas Past – 2014 from 2018-12-16T17:00:24

Jeff’s decision to participate in a Christmas-themed theatrical production this year means the guys haven’t had a chance to exchange gifts yet. BUT, instead of skipping a week, we wanted to revisit...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #106 – Ninjor from 2018-12-09T17:00:47

He’s not teenage (as far as we know), he’s not a mutant (as far as we know, and he’s not a turtle (pretty sure about that one), but he IS a NINJA!! Because the ’80s!!! The guys discuss Ninjor from ...

Episode 75 – Captain Planet (Part 2) from 2018-12-02T12:00:33

We warned/promised you! It’s time for the exciting conclusion to our Captain Planet and the Planeteers discussion! This time, the guys break down the vehicles and playsets, and give you their top 5...

Episode 74 – Captain Planet (Part 1) from 2018-11-25T17:00:41

Our planet is precious, and it’s the only one we’ve got. Back in the early ’90s, going green was the new, hip thing, so of course we got a cartoon and a toy line to help us out! This week, … Contin...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #105 – Nien Nunb from 2018-11-18T17:00:45

Yeah, yeah, he’s no Chewbacca, but he copiloted the Millennium Falcon like a pro at the Battle of Endor, so you can just sit back and enjoy the guys discuss Nien Nunb on the latest Action Figure Ex...

Minisode #56 – Toy MashUps from 2018-11-11T17:00:24

On the latest minisode, the guys discuss whether 2 great tastes ALWAYS taste great together, or if it takes JUST the right combination to make it work. It’s a MASHUP discussion!!! Don’t forget our ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #104 – Mosquitor from 2018-11-04T17:00:20

DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET!!! You’re right, this IS usually the week when you get a review of a toy line, but we’re changing things up this month so that we can bring you a longer show the week after …...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #103 – Skiff Guard Lando from 2018-10-28T16:00:31

“Skiff Guard Lando” sounds like either a college punk band or a football play, am I right? No? Well….ok, I have no response to that dismissal. I guess we’ll just let you listen to the guys fawn ove...

Minisode 55 – Remco Monsters from 2018-10-21T16:00:57

Boo! Did I scare ya? No? Ok, fine, but these toys might! Thanks to a suggestion by one of our wonderful Patreon supporters, the guys decided to FINALLY give the Remco Universal Monsters action figu...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #102 – King Randor from 2018-10-14T16:00:06

This week’s show made Jeff hungry. Not that it’s tough to do that, but this week’s topic is an action figure that looks SUSPICIOUSLY like the royal mascot of one of the nation’s premier fast food e...

Episode 73 – MadBalls from 2018-10-07T16:00:36

It’s October, so that means it’s time for all the gross, ghoulish, garish, and, uh, ghastly toys to come out! This time, the guys discuss everyone’s favorite disgusting projectiles, MADBALLS!!!! Ki...

Talking Toys Rewind: BlackStar from 2018-09-30T16:00:53

It’s an extra Sunday, so you get an extra trip down memory lane! The guys discuss BlackStar, a small toy line that is gaining some recognition as the years go on. We enjoyed discussing it awhile ba...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #101 – Admiral Ackbar from 2018-09-23T16:00:14

It’s a trap!!! Now that we have that out of the way, the guys can move on to their discussion of what is quite possibly one of the greatest action figures ever made: Admiral Ackbar from Kenner’s Re...

Minisode #54 – ManTech from 2018-09-16T16:00:52

It’s a man! It’s a tech! It’s neither! Or both! Either way, you can put any piece with any other piece because it’s MODULAR!!! That’s fun, right? RIGHT!?!!? The guys take apart Remco’s short-lived ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #100 – Gwildor from 2018-09-09T16:00:57

100 Action Figure Exclusives!! WOW!!! So in honor of this achievement, the guys discuss one of the worst action figures ever! Gwildor, from the Masters of the Universe movie and toy line. Taylor co...

Episode 72 – Terminator 2 from 2018-09-02T16:00:52

Hasta La Vista Baby! That’s what we’d say if this was the end of the show. But it’s not, it’s just the show notes. So, what we WILL say is that this week the guys discuss the Terminator 2 toy … Con...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #99 – Zuckuss from 2018-08-26T16:00:50

Well, we’ve reached the end of the line for The Empire Strikes Back. Fittingly, it’s a Z-named character….but not a Z-LIST character. Zuckuss (because he IS Zuckuss and NOT 4LOM!!!) is one of the c...

Minisode 53 – Top 5 Ones That Got Away (featuring Chris Scheetz!!!!!!) from 2018-08-19T16:00:49

We have an awesome topic and an even awesomer guest for this week’s show!! Patreon supporter Chris Scheetz joined us to discuss our Top 5 “Ones That Got Away”!! It was Chris’s idea, and it was a gr...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #98 – Clamp Champ from 2018-08-12T16:00:57

Today’s show was….challenging for Jeff. It was also challenging for Taylor, but only because he had to bend over backwards to justify this guy’s existence. It probably wasn’t THAT dramatic, but ser...

Episode 71 – The Legend of the Lone Ranger / Zorro from 2018-08-05T16:00:11

It’s a two-fer from the wild, wild west! The guys sat down to discuss a couple of sleeper toy lines from Gabriel: “The Legend of the Lone Ranger” and “Zorro”!!!! One was based on a notorious flop b...

Talking Toys Rewind: G.I. Joe Sigma Six from 2018-07-29T16:00:53

We have an extra Sunday so we have a Talking Toys Rewind! Here’s a show you may have missed/forgotten/not gotten around to yet. We wanted to highlight it yet again, because it deserves more love. I...

Talking Toys Rewind: The Real Ghostbusters from 2018-07-29T16:00:16

5 Sundays in a month means a Talking Toys Rewind! Take a trip back to show # 14 when the guys discussed The Real Ghostbusters from Kenner!! Don’t forget our Patreon page at Listen

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #97 – Tie Fighter Pilot from 2018-07-22T16:00:55

This week, the guys talk about that nefarious spacefaring hotrod jockey, the Tie Fighter Pilot!! Too much jargon? Just you wait til you listen to the show! Don’t forget our Patreon page at  Listen

Minisode #52 – RIP Toys R Us from 2018-07-15T16:00:40

This week the guys take a few moments to ruminate on the death of everyone’s favorite store, the late, great Toys R Us. And Taylor proves once again that his memory can never be trusted…. Don’t for...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #96 – Blast Attak from 2018-07-08T16:00:17

This week the guys talk about a guy who has trouble spelling. It’s a real pet peeve of Jeff’s, but hopefully he was able to look past it to see the figure behind the improper spelling. Listen and f...

Episode 70 – Jurassic Park Wave 2 from 2018-07-01T16:00:33

We had so much fun on the last show that we couldn’t wait to discuss Series 2 of Kenner’s Jurassic Park toys! Was it worth the non-wait? Only one way to find out! Don’t forget our Patreon page at <...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #95 – C3PO – Removable Limbs from 2018-06-24T16:00:30

Off with his head!!! Actually, that’s the one part you CAN’T remove from this guy. At least, you’re not SUPPOSED to. The guys discuss C3PO with Removable Limbs and dissect it piece by piece! Don’t ...

Minisode 51 – Top 5 Star Wars Characters Kenner Never Made (with Wayde Burton!) from 2018-06-17T16:00:42

It’s the first of our Patreon Guest Hosts as our buddy Wayde Burton joins us for a Top 5 of his choice! And his choice was the top 5 Star Wars characters that Kenner never made in the vintage line ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #94 – Blade from 2018-06-10T16:00:31

This time out, the guys have finally arrived at the figures based on that cinematic opus, Masters of the Universe. First up: BLADE! Nope, not the cool vampire killer played by Wesley Snipes, but th...

Episode 70 – Jurassic Park (Series 1) from 2018-06-03T16:00:56

Time to get prehistoric again! Taylor gets one of his long-time wishes granted as the guys discuss Series 1 of Kenner’s Jurassic Park line. Do the dinos make the grade? Listen and find out! Don’t f...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #93 – 4LOM from 2018-05-27T16:00:43

A few decades ago, Kenner made a slight mistake and mis-named 2 bounty hunters. Or did they? Maybe the MISTAKE was West End Games “correcting” this “mistake” in the 1990s! The guys discuss this as ...

Minisode #50 – Solo Toy Review Show from 2018-05-20T16:00:39

There’s a new Star Wars movie coming out, which means new STAR WARS TOYS!!!! At the suggestion of listeners, the guys sat down to discuss the new set of plastic goodness for Solo: A Star Wars Toy! ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #92 – Tung Lashor from 2018-05-13T16:00:22

This week the guys settle in for a lecture that….wait..that’s not right, where’s my sheet? Oh! It’s another henchman from Masters of the Universe. This guy has a huge tongue that he will lash you w...

Episode 69 – Barnyard Commandos from 2018-05-06T16:00:45

It’s time to MOOOOOOve out and attack! Actually, there are no cows involved here, just pigs and rams. Which seems like a missed opportunity. But that’s not the only one. Let’s face it, this toy lin...

Talking Toys Rewind: Secret Wars from 2018-04-29T16:00:25

There’s an extra Sunday in the month, so that means it’s time for a walk down memory lane. With the furor over Avengers: Infinity War, the guys look back on their discussion of that OTHER super Mar...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #91 – Twin Pod Cloud Car Pilot from 2018-04-22T16:00:13

It takes a special kind of person to wear a salad bowl on their head and not look ridiculous. Is the Cloud Car Pilot a special kind of person? You’ll have to listen to find out, as the guys discuss...

Minisode #49 – Knight 2000 (aka Knight Rider) from 2018-04-15T16:00:03

Kenner is a legend in the toy game, no doubt. That doesn’t mean they didn’t make their fair share of questionable decisions, like why did they release Knight Rider toys at the height of the show’s ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 90 – Stonedar from 2018-04-08T16:00:24

No, the guys haven’t started smoking anything illegal, they’re just discussing the second of the Rock People from Mattel’s Masters of the Universe toy line. Does Stonedar rock more than Rockon? Lis...

Episode 68 – Beetlejuice from 2018-04-01T16:00:54

It’s showtime!!!! This week the guys take a trip to the afterlife to discuss Beetlejuice by Kenner! Will they find their way back, or will they get their heads shrunk? Listen and find out! Don’t fo...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #89 – R2D2 (Sensorscope) and Bespin Security Guard II from 2018-03-25T16:00:26

This week it’s a TwoFer!! Except, not really, because you’re getting the equivalent length of one discussion covering 2 figures. Why? Is it because these figures aren’t deserving of our time? Well…...

Minisode #48 – CHiPs from 2018-03-18T16:00:13

What TV show always had the best car crashes on it? If you answered anything besides CHiPs, well, that’s just, like, your opinion, man. This show had it all, comedy, drama, car chases, car crashes,...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 88 – Snout Spout from 2018-03-11T16:00:28

This week the guys get positively HOSED. HA! But seriously, they’re discussing a pretty cool figure, Snout Spout from Masters of the Universe. Does this guy “nose” how to be awesome, or is he just ...

Episode 67 – BattleStar Galactica from 2018-03-04T17:00:15

The 1970s were a magical time. It wasn’t always GOOD magic, I mean, we can’t ALL be David Copperfield, right? Some of us are just your uncle pulling quarters out of your ears….I lost my train of th...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #87 – Hoth Luke from 2018-02-25T18:00:04

What’s the internal temperature of a Tauntaun? LUKEWARM!!! But THIS Luke is cold, so he’s bundled up to stay warm, and…I forgot my point. Oh yeah! The guys are discussing Kenner’s Luke Skywalker (H...

Minisode #47 – The Toys That Made Us from 2018-02-18T18:00:19

I’m sure you guys know by now that there is a wonderful documentary on Netflix called The Toys That Made Us, right? If so, you’ve probably ALSO been wondering what the guys thought about it, right?...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 86 – Rio Blast from 2018-02-11T18:34:58

He’s big, he’s mustached, he’s heavily armed, he’s RIO BLAST! Another of Taylor’s most favoritest figures from Masters of the Universe. Would he be more at-home in the BraveStarr line? Jeff seems t...

Episode 66 – M.A.S.K Wave 3 from 2018-02-04T18:34:39

We’re back with another show about Jeff’s 2nd favorite toy line of all time, M.A.S.K.!!! Wave 3 brought us lots of really cool vehicles AND really bizarre transformations! Which one was Jeff’s favo...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #85 – Rokkon from 2018-01-28T17:08:04

Hey kids, rock and roll…ROKKON!!! Yes, Jeff made the same joke on the show. We believe in recycling around here. Anyway, this week’s show revolves around a guy who turns into a rock. No, seriously....

Minisode 46 – Top 5 Toy Repaints from 2018-01-21T17:24:56

Every once in awhile, toy companies try to trick the consumer by repainting a toy to make you THINK it’s a completely NEW toy. Sometimes it ends up making the original toy even better! Taylor and J...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #84 – AT-AT Commander from 2018-01-14T17:03:41

“What does EVERY kid want in their toy collection? A pasty white guy in a boring gray uniform with a pyramid-looking helmet!” ….. said nobody EVER. But that didn’t stop Kenner from giving us one, a...

Episode 65 – Sega Pocket Power from 2018-01-07T19:50:25

Pocket Powerrrrrrr…..no, it’s not Scrappy-Doo…and it’s not Punky Brewster. It’s a strange toy line that is somehow tied to Sega. Jeff still isn’t sure about THAT connection, but what he IS sure of ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #82 – 2-1B from 2017-12-24T17:51:27

A blue droid? with an Elvis mic? and he’s see-through? And a little creepy? YES! This guy is AWESOME, and the guys might agree, but you’ll have to listen to find out their thoughts on 2-1B, the med...

Minisode 45 – The Holiday Episode 2017! from 2017-12-17T17:00:27

It’s the Holiday Seasoooooon!!!! It’s Jeff’s favorite time of year, and Taylor’s 2nd favorite, so the guys are feeling VERY festive. They invite you to sit back and listen as they exchange their Ch...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #81- Rattlor from 2017-12-10T17:44:48

Jeff doesn’t mind telling you that he’s had just about enough of snakes, but Taylor insists they keep going with these icky, evil creatures. And being the dutiful BFF and cohost that he is, Jeff ag...

Episode 64 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture from 2017-12-03T17:08:53

Star Trek is cool, right? Of course it is. But…well…the first movie maybe wasn’t so much. Not that it was BAD it was just…well, different. But the toys were actually pretty cool. What kid in 1979 w...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 80 – Rebel Commander from 2017-11-26T17:03:34

Jeff loves The Empire Strikes Back. Jeff loves Hoth. Jeff loves 80’s sitcoms. So, when you find out that this week we’re talking about a character from the Hoth segment of Empire who was played by ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #79 – MultiBot from 2017-11-19T17:00:28

It’s time for another entry from the Masters of the Universe, so Taylor is VERY excited. This time, we are talking about Modulok’s kinda-cooler cousin, Multi-Bot!!! How many configurations can YOU ...

Minisode 44 – Toy News!!! from 2017-11-16T00:45:16

With the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up (and a 2-part episode to start the month) we were having trouble squeezing in a minisode, but we did want to discuss a couple of news items that might intere...

Episode 63.5 – G.I. Joe Wave 3, Part 2 (featuring Dan Z!) from 2017-11-12T18:07:52

We’re baaaaack. And yes, this is wave 3, NOT wave 4, Jeff kinda lost his mind a little bit last week, thanks to our listeners for keeping us honest. Anyway, here’s “the rest of the story” (there’s ...

Episode 63 – G.I. Joe Wave 3, Part 1 (featuring Dan Z!) from 2017-11-05T18:16:14

A Real American Hero is back! Our buddy Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi (www.coffeewithkenobi.com) joins us again to discuss one of the...

Talking Toys Rewind: Sectaurs from 2017-10-29T18:46:30

Since Halloween is upon us, we thought it would be fun to remind you of the time Jeff HATED the toyline that Taylor FORCED him to discuss. This was the show that Jeff had been dreading, and it haun...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #78 – Imperial Commander from 2017-10-22T06:46:11

Just what every kid craves, a middle-management lackey!!! Yeah, the Imperial Commander may not be the most exciting character we ever got, but the figure is REALLY cool. Don’t believe me? Just list...

Minisode 43 – Top 5 Gross Toys from 2017-10-15T22:49:23

It’s almost Halloween!!!! To celebrate, the guys decided to go for gore instead of scares this year, so they’re discussing their favorite gross toys. Do NOT eat while you listen, because Taylor has...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #77 – King Hiss from 2017-10-08T06:47:56

Thisssss isssss the sssssshow that Jeff hasssss been dreading. Ok, enough of that. Against Jeff’s better judgement, the guys are talking about one of Taylor’s favorites, King Hiss! Is he a man? Is ...

Episode 62: Earth Force Vs. The Mighty Crusaders from 2017-10-01T18:24:15

The guys are trying something new this time. As you all know, Taylor LOVES bootleg toys and toys of questionable quality, so we picked 2 lines that fit the criteria and pitted them against each oth...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #76 – Hoth Leia from 2017-09-24T18:23:09

Is it cold in here, or is it just us? It’s probably cold, because this week the guys are discussing Kenner’s Princess Leia Organa (Hoth Outfit), which shall henceforth be referred to as “Hoth Leia”...

Minisode 42 – Top 5 Role-Play Toys from 2017-09-17T07:00:57

Well folks, Taylor finally got his way. Despite much (unnecessary) resistance from Jeff, the guys are discussing their top 5 Role-Playing Sets. These are the boxed sets that come with helmets, guns...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #75 – Horde Trooper from 2017-09-10T16:44:36

Mattel didn’t give us many troop-builder figures in the Masters of the Universe line, but this week, the guys are talking about one of them. The Horde Trooper somehow reminds Jeff of a G.I. Joe toy...

Episode 61 – Advanced Dungeons&Dragons from 2017-09-03T17:14:07

What’s nerdier than dragons? Pairing them with dungeons! And it’s one of the greatest combos ever! So how do you make a toy line based on a role playing game that spawned a cartoon, and have it not...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #74 – AT-AT Driver from 2017-08-27T15:41:21

This time, the guys are in the DRIVER’s seat, if you know what I’m getting AT. Ok, that’s enough puns (not really), but seriously, this was a fun discussion about the AT-AT Driver. Enjoy! Don’t for...

Minisode 41 – Top 5 Action Figure Mustaches&Beards from 2017-08-20T16:53:21

The conversation gets a bit hairy this week as the guys discuss their top 5 action figure mustaches and beards. Yeah, it might seem like we’re reaching. And maybe we are. BUT we DID have a lot of f...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #73 – Extendar from 2017-08-13T16:13:48

The guys are really REACHING this week, as they discuss one of the weirder Masters of the Universe figures, EXTENDAR!!! And saying “weirder” is really saying something when it comes to this toy lin...

Episode 60 – Bionic Six from 2017-08-06T15:52:01

Many of you have asked, now ALL of you can enjoy! The guys finally decided to sit down and discuss the Bionic 6!!! If you ever saw the cartoon, you now have the theme song stuck in your head. You’r...

Talking Toys Rewind – Masters of the Universe from 2017-07-30T13:11:08

We have 5 Sundays in the month, so it’s time for another trip in the way back machine! This time we go waaaaaaaay back, ALL the way to the very beginning. We hear it’s a very good place to start. …...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 72 – Ugnaught from 2017-07-23T16:27:53

They’re short, they’re hairy, but they’re kinda cute in a piggy-sorta way. They’re the UGNAUGHTS! This week, Taylor and Jeff spend some time talking about the Kenner Ugnaught figure, from his tusks...

Minisode 40 – Top 5 Mail-Away Toys from 2017-07-16T13:34:20

Remember when you were a kid and “4-6 weeks” or “6-8 weeks” seemed like “3-4 YEARS”?? Of course you do. You saved up your Proofs of Purchase, mailed ’em off with your address and a check for a buck...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #71 – Dragstor from 2017-07-09T15:08:01

Don’t let the name fool you, this is not a cross-dressing Eternian, this is a half-man/half-machine hybrid that Taylor is a tiny bit obsessed with. Pull out the ripcord and let the show zoom by as ...

Episode 59 – Strawberry Shortcake from 2017-07-02T15:20:41

The guys continue down the toy aisle that was primarily aimed at girls this week as they present their first in-depth discussion of a “Girls Toy” with Strawberry Shortcake!! Jeff talks a lot about ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #70 – Lobot from 2017-06-25T19:36:10

Lobot: I always thought it was just a clever play on the word “robot”….but according to our friends at Star Wars: In Character, it’s because he was lobotomized! How creepy is that? Never fear, we d...

Minisode 39 – Top 5 Action Figure/Vehicle Combos from 2017-06-18T15:24:14

Taylor and Jeff are big fans of action figures (surprise!) and vehicles (also surprise!), so it stands to reason they would be HUGE fans of Action Figure and Vehicle combos (Not Surprising)! This w...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #69 – Two Bad from 2017-06-12T00:42:27

Are two heads REALLY better than one? I supposed it depends on the heads. Taylor and Jeff get to the bottom of this question (or at least the MIDDLE) on the latest Action Figure Exclusive as they d...

Episode 58 – Spiral Zone from 2017-06-04T18:33:55

Earth’s most powerful soldiers are Earth’s last chance against… Freddie Mercury? Seriously, the bad guy looks like Queen’s legendary frontman! Taylor and Jeff get sucked into the Spiral Zone on thi...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #68 – Bespin Han Solo from 2017-05-28T19:23:08

Jeff is VERY excited about this week’s show. In case you weren’t aware (and if you weren’t, welcome to Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff for the first time), Bespin Han Solo is Jeff’s favorite acti...

Minisode 38 – Top 5 Toys Aimed At Girls from 2017-05-21T18:36:06

This time, Taylor and Jeff decided to discuss a subject that others have requested a few times: Toys aimed at girls. We hesitate to call them “Girls’ Toys” because, hey, any kid should be able to p...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #67 – SyKlone from 2017-05-14T16:24:14

This week, the guys get all twisty as they discuss SyKlone, a Masters of the Universe character that Jeff STILL hasn’t figured out! Maybe you’ll have more luck than he did. Listen and find out! Don...

Episode 57 – The Karate Kid from 2017-05-08T00:07:52

Bansai!!! BANSAI!!!! Taylor and Jeff crane-kick their way through The Karate Kid toy line from 1986!! You can be forgiven for never knowing about these, because for some reason they got very little...

Talking Toys Rewind: Rambo: The Force of Freedom from 2017-05-01T00:56:39

The way-back machine is stretching all the way to Episode 8 of Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff, when the guys discussed the first of many R-rated Hollywood properties to get toy lines and/or cart...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #66 – Dengar from 2017-04-23T14:39:26

Well, we had to get to him sooner or later. He’s the two-ply bounty hunter, he’s DENGAR!!! Taylor and Jeff discuss the relative merits of wearing toilet paper on your head, and why he reminds Jeff ...

Minisode 37 – Top 5 Toys From Movies from 2017-04-16T21:15:45

Time for another Top 5! This time, Taylor and Jeff discuss their favorite toys that are based on movies. They narrowed the list to specific toys that were based on vehicles, characters, or location...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive # 65 – Stinkor from 2017-04-09T23:12:36

It Stinks!!! No, it’s not a new episode of The Critic (how’s THAT for a deep cut?), it’s yet another strange Masters of the Universe figure from Mattel! Taylor and Jeff discuss a patchouli-infused ...

Episode 56 – Street Sharks from 2017-04-02T15:30:52

Street Sharks! Sounds like it COULD be a gang that sings and dances, but it’s really a sort-of-rip-off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But don’t worry, they’re REALLY cool toys. So cool that Taylo...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #64 – Yoda from 2017-03-26T16:13:26

Back with another episode, we are! Ok, that’s enough of that. Taylor and Jeff are talking about everyone’s favorite little green guy, Yoda! How do they feel about the smallest figure ever? Listen a...

Surprise! A Talking Toys Sneak Peek! from 2017-03-22T01:45:31

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Minisode 36 – Top 5 Action Features from 2017-03-19T18:01:23

Another minisode, another top 5! This time, the guys discuss their top 5 Action Features! It’s a fun discussion, and one we may have to revisit soon! Don’t forget our Patreon page at Listen

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #63 – Spikor from 2017-03-12T21:04:25

Warning: this week’s show has an extended “commercial” by the guys for their new Patreon page. You won’t have to wade through 5 minutes of promotions each week, we just wanted to give you a rundown...

Episode 55 – Air Raiders from 2017-03-05T23:42:15

This show is full of hot air. Well, even MORE full than most of our shows are. And that’s all the puns for now. Maybe. Anywho, Taylor and Jeff sat down to discuss one of Taylor’s favorite toy lines...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #62 – Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear) from 2017-02-26T21:59:45

He’s so cool he’s frigid! Hoth Rebel Soldier. That’s what we’re gonna call this guy. He’s one of Jeff’s favorites because Jeff loves jackets, and Jeff loves the cold. For the rest of it, you’ll hav...

Minisode 35 – Top 5 Toy Lines That Need Movies from 2017-02-19T18:09:04

This time out, Taylor and Jeff pine away for movies we never got from toy lines that we love. How would these properties translate to celluloid? Listen and find out!

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #61 – Roboto from 2017-02-13T03:07:50

Domo Arigato! Now that we have THAT out of the way, please take a listen as the guys discuss that rascally robot from Eternia, ROBOTO!! Did they love him, or was he too mechanical? Listen and find ...

Episode 54 – Silverhawks from 2017-02-05T23:19:10

You asked for it. A LOT. And here it is! The guys sat down and discussed Kenner’s cult classic, SILVERHAWKS!!!! They’re shiny, they fly, and they’re colorful. Do you think the guys like them? One w...

Talking Toys REWIND: Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos from 2017-01-29T23:21:58

We got another Sunday in the month! That means a bonus show. And by “bonus” we mean “an old show in your feed”…..Here’s a flashback to the one of the first discussions about Jeff’s weird hangup abo...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #60 – Bespin Leia from 2017-01-22T20:32:18

If Taylor and Jeff are anything, they’re elegant. Ok, I couldn’t even type that with a straight face. BUT, they do KNOW elegance when they see it, and this week, they discuss the very elegant Bespi...

Minisode 34 – Top 5 Action Figure Villains from 2017-01-15T18:26:05

Taylor and Jeff are back with another Top 5 list! This time out, they discuss their favorite villains/bad guys from the toy lines of their youths (and adulthoods, let’s be honest). Listen in and fi...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #59 – Moss Man from 2017-01-11T06:02:02

At long last, it’s time to get fuzzy. Taylor and Jeff proudly present to you (finally): MOSS MAN!!! Sure, he looks familiar, and with good reason. Find out why by listening to the show!

Talking Toys Rewind: BraveStarr (Re-release of Episode 2) from 2017-01-02T01:49:09

Well, the holidays took their toll on Taylor and Jeff, so we are without a new episode this week. HOWEVER, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane and listen to our SECOND episode ever! Hear ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #58 – Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) from 2016-12-25T23:36:31

Yeah, that name is clunky, so we’re gonna go with “Bespin Luke” for this one, you all know who we’re talking about. Did this figure suffer from not having a telescoping saber, or is the yellow stic...

Minisode 33 – Christmas Mornings with Santa from 2016-12-18T23:38:01

Christmas!!! This year, Taylor and Jeff discuss the status of their toys on Christmas morning. Did Santa leave them all boxed up, or did he put them together for immediate playing? Apparently, Jeff...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #57 – Modulok from 2016-12-11T17:03:24

What’s red and black and comes in about 73 different pieces? That’s right, it’s MODULOK!! Taylor and Jeff discuss possibly the most unique “action figure” from the Masters of the Universe toy line!

Episode 53 – Batman: The Animated Series from 2016-12-05T02:17:31

I am the night, I am the plastic! Taylor and Jeff get animated again as they discuss Kenner’s toy line based on Batman: The Animated Series from the early ’90s! It’s everyone’s favorite Batman brok...

Talking Toys; Action Figure Exclusive #56 – Lando Calrissian from 2016-11-28T01:19:53

Hello, what have we here? It’s Taylor and Jeff discussing everyone’s favorite Baron and the only man who wears a cape better than Batman: Mr. Lando Calrissian!!! Is the figure as cool as the charac...

Minisode 32 – Exclusives….what about 'em? from 2016-11-21T02:51:44

This week, Taylor and Jeff discuss their thoughts on exclusive products, meaning items you can only get at a specific store, convention, or website. How do the guys feel? Listen and find out!!

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #55 – Mantenna from 2016-11-14T01:45:17

When it comes to Mattel and Masters of the Universe, no pun is too bad! This time out, Taylor and Jeff discuss the living periscope, Mantenna!!! Does he rise above the fray, like his eyes, or is al...

Episode 52 – Dino Riders (wave 1) from 2016-11-07T00:55:07

Taylor and Jeff get Prehisto-futuristic on the latest Talking Toys as they discuss the first set of Dino Riders toys! Jeff wasn’t familiar with this line when they started. Did they gain a new fan?...

Talking Toys REWIND: Inhumanoids from 2016-10-30T23:00:59

In honor of Halloween, Taylor and Jeff wanted to take a trip in the way-back machine and go all the way back to episode 18, where Jeff got REALLY creeped out by the Inhumanoids. Taylor loved them, ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #54 – Snowtrooper from 2016-10-24T04:23:09

Ok, fine, technically this show is about the Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear), but really, who calls it that? It’s a Snowtrooper, people! Jeff loves this guy, especially the fact that he we...

Minisode 31 – The Monster Squad from 2016-10-16T22:05:13

It’s time for a spoooooky edition of “You mean that show never got a toy line?” with Taylor and Jeff. This time, they daydream about a line based on Jeff’s favorite monster movie, 1987’s The Monste...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #53 – Leech from 2016-10-10T01:05:14

Man, this figure really sucks. Seriously!!! But that’s ok, he’s supposed to. Taylor and Jeff sit down to discuss Leech, from Mattel’s Masters of the Universe line. Listen in and find out if the suc...

Episode 51 – Top 5 Spooky Toys from 2016-10-03T03:35:53

It’s that time, kids! Halloween is upon us, and Taylor LOVES it. Jeff loves it, too, but Taylor LOOOOOVES Halloween. So, they decided to share their top 5 spooky toys with you, dear listeners. Tayl...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #52 – IG-88 from 2016-09-26T01:04:47

It’s time for everyone’s favorite cappucino machine! Taylor and Jeff break down the assassin-droid-turned-bounty hunter, IG-88!!! Is this the droid to end all droids (and humans, too, for that matt...

Minisode 30 – The Love Boat from 2016-09-19T02:16:43

Love, exciting and new….yep, you read the title correctly. The Love Boat. It got a toy line. There is a Captain Stubing action figure. Taylor and Jeff discuss all the WTF-ness of this line on the l...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #51 – Hordak from 2016-09-11T21:38:32

He’s big, he’s bony, and he’s bad. He is HORDAK, leader of the Evil Horde (Get it? “Horde” and “HORDak”??) …. he might also be a bit of a narcissist. Taylor and Jeff discuss on the latest Talking T...

Episode 50 – Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future from 2016-09-06T00:31:40

Another toy line based on a television program. But this time, it’s not a cartoon. And this time, the SHOW SHOOTS BACK!!!!! Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future was waaaaaay ahead of its ti...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #50 – Hoth Han Solo from 2016-08-29T01:32:30

We all know that Jeff has a HUGE man-crush on Han Solo, so you can imagine how excited he is about this week’s show. He and Taylor break down the 2nd best Han Solo figure ever (in Jeff’s opinion), ...

Minisode 29 – Where Do We Get Those Wonderful Toys? from 2016-08-21T20:24:54

Our listeners come through yet again! This topic was suggested to us by one of the Talking Toys Faithful, and we ran with it! Where do you go online to get toys? Sure, there’s eBay and Amazon, but ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #49 – Grizzlor from 2016-08-15T02:29:06

It’s about to get hairy up in here. Taylor and Jeff discuss one of Taylor’s very favoritest Masters of the Universe figures: Grizzlor! He’s the furriest of the furry, the growliest of the growly, a...

Episode 49 – Transformers (Wave 1) from 2016-08-08T00:55:34

This podcast is more than meets the eye. You knew we had to do it. Anyway, Taylor and Jeff are FINALLY gonna talk about Transformers. You wanted it, you demanded it, and now you have it: Wave 1 of ...

Talking Toys Special Edition: Mark Bellomo Strikes Back!!! from 2016-08-01T00:00:07

He’s baaaaaack!!! Our good friend Mark Bellomo is back with a new book, The Ultimate Guide To Vintage Transformers Action Figures! As with his other tomes, it is exhaustive but entertaining! Jeff s...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #48 – FX-7 from 2016-07-24T16:39:15

“He moves like lightning, if lightning didn’t move.” – Jeff McGee, 2016. Truer words were never spoken about our subject today: FX-7. Taylor refuses to call it an “action figure” but that didn’t st...

Minisode 28 – Galaxy Quest from 2016-07-17T19:04:28

First there was Spaceballs, then came Galaxy Quest. One of the best spoofs of all time, sending up Star Trek in all its forms. Jeff and Taylor love this movie, and have always been bummed that we n...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #47 – Whiplash from 2016-07-11T01:15:58

This latest episode has it all: Tails that whip, skin that’s green and bumpy, teeth that are scary, and Jeff screwing up the intro! After that, Taylor and Jeff spend some time exploring the world o...

Episode 48 – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Wave 2 from 2016-07-03T13:28:57

Yo Joe! (Again). Taylor and Jeff are back in Hasbro country again to discuss the 2nd wave of G.I. Joe toys from the 80s. Also back are Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi and Ken Farley from The Nerd ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #46 – Bespin Security Guard from 2016-06-26T21:48:20

Kenner would cash in on ANYTHING Star Wars-related. They would even make a toy of a SECURITY GUARD. Actually, they made TWO, but we’re just focusing on the first one today. Sadly, this figure did N...

Minisode 27 – How Damaged Is Too Damaged? from 2016-06-20T03:20:11

When you’re a toyetic genius like Taylor, there’s almost no such thing as a toy being damaged beyond repair. Jeff is a different story. If a piece is missing, it’s gone forever and beyond all hope....

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #45 – Webstor from 2016-06-13T02:47:39

No, this isn’t a show about a tiny orphan adopted by Mongo from Blazing Saddles, it’s about one of Skeletor’s henchman! Although that first idea sounds pretty good…..

Episode 47 – BoneAge from 2016-06-06T02:30:53

Taylor and Jeff are about to get prehistoric up in here. Sorta. Actually, I’m not sure WHAT era this would be considered, because  the guys look like cavemen, and they ride on dinosaur bones….I gue...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #44 – Bossk from 2016-05-30T02:10:06

He is the REAL Lizard King….BOSSK!!!! Jeff’s favorite bounty hunter, and the greatest Trandoshan of them all gets his due as Taylor and Jeff break down the only man so tough he doesn’t even need sh...

Minisode 26 – Taylor and Jeff's Ideal Toy Line from 2016-05-23T01:59:03

Taylor and Jeff talk about a lot of toy lines, but they’ve never discussed what they would want in their own toy line. It seems like a natural progression, so this week, that’s what they’re talking...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #43 – Prince Adam from 2016-05-15T19:44:38

It’s the early 80’s, you’re a kid with a fixation on toys that echo barbarians, medieval culture, AND science fiction. So, of COURSE, what you REALLY want is a vaguely effeminate action figure with...

Episode 46 – Starriors from 2016-05-08T06:29:04

Starriors had some of the coolest names on the planet. Were the toys as cool as the names? Wellllllll….that depends on how you feel about giant mechs that don’t ACTUALLY have humans inside. But ser...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #42 – Boba Fett from 2016-04-25T03:03:49

Everyone’s favorite bounty hunter gets the Talking Toys treatment! Boba Fett gets dissected and judged by Taylor and Jeff. Is he the baddest man in the galaxy, or the baddest figure in the world?

Minisode 25 – Spaceballs from 2016-04-18T03:47:28

The only thing more fun than Star Wars toys could have been Spaceballs toys. Alas, we never got any, but that didn’t stop Taylor and Jeff from dreaming. Listen in to find out what their version of ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #41 – Orko from 2016-04-11T03:35:18

Yeah. We know. Nobody likes Orko. Or do they? Taylor and Jeff discuss the Eternian magician and weigh in on whether he’s gotten a bum rap, or if his reputation is well-earned.

Episode 45 – Visionaries from 2016-04-03T20:07:59

Once again, it’s time for “I kinda remember those toys…oh yeah I DO remember those toys! Whatever happened to those toys?” Theatre on Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff. The guys discuss yet another...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #40 – Power Droid from 2016-03-27T20:37:39

Gonk if you love Star Wars!!! It’s not just a bumper sticker I bought for 2 of my besties (Taylor Lymber and Matt Moore), it’s a WAY OF LIFE! Well, it is if you’re a Power Droid. Or a Power … Conti...

Minisode 24 – Germs from 2016-03-21T02:22:19

Achoo!!! Sorry, Taylor gave Jeff GERMS. Actually, he just suggested they discuss Germs, a Worlds of Wonder toy line that….well…it sort of defies explanation. Just listen, and wonder what Taylor was...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #39 – Mekaneck from 2016-03-14T01:58:36

This guy gives new meaning to the term “rubberneckin'”….actually he doesn’t, and I apologize for that “joke.” This week, Taylor and Jeff are discussing Mekaneck, from the Masters of the Universe li...

Episode 44 – Dark Knight Collection from 2016-03-06T16:02

There are a LOT of Batman toy lines out there. We’ll eventually get around to discussing them all. This time, we got the most confusing one out of the way. And by “Confusing” we mean “Jeff couldn’t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #38 – Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) from 2016-02-29T05:34:07

It’s time for another Star Wars action figure! This time it’s one of Jeff’s favorites: Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot). Jeff loves the colors (that is a recurring theme, huh?). But what does Taylor t...

Minisode 23 – Belated Christmas and Belated Gary from 2016-02-22T03:53:06

Don’t call it a comeback!!! I know, it’s February. We’ve even passed Valentine’s Day, but 2016 has been a whirlwind so far, and better late than never, right? Taylor and Jeff discuss their Christma...

The Force Awakens Mini-Review from 2015-12-24T05:15:58

Taylor and Jeff both saw this new movie that came out last week. It’s called Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it seems to be doing fairly well at the box office and with critics, so we thought you...

Minisode 22 – That Show NEVER Got a Toy Line?!?! – Goonies from 2015-12-21T03:18:01

In a twist on our last Minisode topic, this time Taylor and Jeff play the “What If” Game with a property that never got a toy line. First up, everyone’s favorite kids-on-an-adventure movie, “The Go...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #37 – Kobra Kahn from 2015-12-07T00:03:52

Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? Jeff and Indiana Jones have something in common. Luckily, Taylor does not share their distaste for snakes, so he’s able to tell us all we never needed to know ...

Episode 43 – New Adventures of He-Man from 2015-11-30T01:30:36

So we’ve had Masters of the Universe, we’ve had the 200x He-Man line, and now comes the one you’ve REALLY been waiting for. Well, at least TAYLOR has. It’s He-Man, aka The New Adventures of He-Man,...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #36 – Death Star Droid from 2015-11-24T03:34:40

Taylor has his LadyBugHead Man, Jeff has his SilverInsectoidRobot Guy. This week, the guys talk about the latter. Death Star Droid is a figure that gives them fits as they discuss the relative meri...

Minisode 21 – That Show Got A Toy Line?!?! – M*A*S*H from 2015-11-15T18:30:28

Over 3 years in, and Taylor and Jeff STILL can’t open a show properly. Luckily, the rest of the show is MUCH smoother. This time out, the guys introduce a new sub-series dedicated to toy lines from...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #35 – Jitsu from 2015-11-09T01:51:57

Jitsu. Sounds like a hip sushi restaurant, doesn’t it? No? Well, fine, it’s still a strange name for an equally strange figure. Of course, being from Masters of the Universe, you wouldn’t expect an...

Episode 42 – The Adventures of Indiana Jones (1982) from 2015-11-01T21:42:15

Raiders of the Lost Ark was a HUGE movie in 1981. #1 box office, Best Picture nominee at the Academy Awards, and it remains beloved to this day. Kenner was signed on to make toys. Should have been ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #34 – R5D4 from 2015-10-25T19:08:24

Well c’mon Red, let’s go! Little did we know that “red” couldn’t “go” because he just couldn’t get motivated. Having a bad motivator is a problem that many of us have, but not Taylor & Jeff. They n...

Minisode 20 – What Is It Worth? from 2015-10-19T00:32:02

“How much is this worth?” is a question that everyone who collects either asks or gets asked at some point. How does one answer? Sentimental value is the only true value that a person can accuratel...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #33 – Fisto from 2015-10-11T21:53:21

His name if Fisto? Yeah. Yeah, it is. I know. Trust me, I know. Taylor loves this guy, of course. And, beyond the name, he IS pretty cool. But that name is a HUGE hump to get over. Can Jeff … Conti...

Episode 41 – StarCom from 2015-10-04T15:14:05

Some toys are just more ATTRACTIVE than others. Some toys have a MAGNETIC pull that others just seem to lack. Some toys STICK, some don’t. I guess 2 out of 3 ain’t bad for StarCom, huh? These toys ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #32 – Walrus Man from 2015-09-27T22:33:51

Yes!!! Jeff is VERY excited this week, folks. He and Taylor are talking about everyone’s favorite amputee, Walrus Man! Anyone who listens to this show regularly knows the story of Jeff’s fondness f...

Minisode 19 – The Great Gary Unboxing from 2015-09-21T02:23:03

We have the greatest listeners on the planet, as evidenced by this episode. Taylor & Jeff received a care package from our listener (and friend) Gary, and we decided to unbox it live via Periscope!...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #31 – Clawful from 2015-09-14T01:13:30

Jeff loves a good pun. Taylor loves a good pun even more than Jeff. So, as you may expect, they both had a good time this week discussing a PUNderful action figure: Clawful, from Mattel’s Masters o...

Episode 40 – Police Academy from 2015-09-07T00:05:15

Once again, we’re knee-deep in the 1980s. It was a time when a raunchy R-rated comedy could rebrand itself into a family-friendly film franchise, which would then spawn a cartoon, which would then,...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #30 – Snaggletooth from 2015-08-31T02:43:07

It’s one of the greatest “gambled and lost” stories in the history of the toy biz. Kenner make a guess about what Snaggletooth looked like below the neck, and got it wrong. But then, they got it ri...

Minisode 18 – Mint-On-Card Resealing!?!??!!?! from 2015-08-23T15:05:06

On the latest minisode we tackle a disturbing trend: Resealing action figures. Can you believe someone would take a figure and put it BACK on the card, then try to sell it like it was Mint-on-card?...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #29 – Buzz Off from 2015-08-17T15:45:32

Jeff hates bees. Of course, Taylor loves bees. Taylor also loves Masters of the Universe. So, by extension, if a Masters figure was part-bee, Taylor would LOVE it right? You’d think so. And you’d b...

Episode 39 – War Planets from 2015-08-10T02:54:58

So…you just came up with a toy line about a bunch of PLANETS that are at WAR with one another. What does your ultra-creative mind come up with as a name for the line? What would be not only descrip...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #28 – Hammerhead from 2015-08-02T17:43:04

Another week, another action figure in a onesie. Hammerhead was the most alien looking figure released thus far when it came out. Not JUST because he was wearing a blue onesie, but because he DID l...

Minisode 17 – Gentle Giant Minis and A Lymbery Mini from 2015-07-26T19:06:22

In a semi-timely edition of Talking Toys, Taylor and Jeff discuss the latest offering from from Gentle Giant. Far from giant, they’re presenting us with minifigures. First up: Rock ‘n Roll and Snak...

Action Figure Exclusive #27 – Tri-Klops from 2015-07-20T13:00:59

What has 3 eyes but still only 1? Come on, TRI to guess….Give up? Ok, I’ll tell you. It’s Tri-Klops! 3 eyes but only uses 1 at a time, but that’s ok, he’s still intimidating and awesome. Taylor and...

Episode 38 – Computer Warriors from 2015-07-12T21:10:57

Have you ever wondered “Just how nerdy can this show get?” Well, we may have reached a new level this time. Taylor and Jeff discuss a toy line about toys based on computers. Of course, it was the 8...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #26 – Greedo from 2015-07-06T02:54:43

Who shot first? It doesn’t matter THIS time, because Taylor and Jeff are just focusing on Greedo, the first bounty hunter introduced in both the Star Wars movies AND Kenner’s toy line. Sure, he doe...

Minisode 16 – Jumping Off The Train from 2015-06-29T00:35:22

There comes a time in every collector’s life when one has to look at one’s collection and decide “Do I really NEED them ALL?” That time has come for Jeff. Due to several factors, he has been forced...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #25 – Trap Jaw from 2015-06-22T03:52:58

He’s blue, he’s a cyborg, he’s……got a hoop on his helmet? That’s right, kids, Taylor and Jeff are talking about Trap Jaw on the latest Talking Toys! The fact that he’s named Trap Jaw and we didn’t ...

Episode 37 – The Dukes of Hazzard from 2015-06-14T23:23:36

Yeeeeeeeeeehaw!!!!! Anyone who knows Jeff knows he LOVES The Dukes of Hazzard. And toys. Dukes of Hazzard toys? What do YOU think? Well, you might be slightly mistaken. This time out, Taylor and Je...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #24 – Tusken Raider (Sand People) from 2015-06-08T00:52:09

Has it really been a year?!??! It has! Today marks the end of the 12-back version of the Action Figure Star Wars Exclusives! Taylor and Jeff discuss the Tusken Raider/Sand People/Sandpeople figure....

Talking Toys Special Edition – The TIM BARON Interview from 2015-05-31T16:50:40

As you know, Talking Toys sometimes takes a detour into some not QUITE toy-related topics. Today is one of those times. Sort of. Tim Baron is a friend of the show, and a terrific artist, so we want...

Minisode 15 – ReAction Reactions from 2015-05-24T21:11:30

Funko has been releasing some figures for the last year or so that have toy collectors on cloud 9. The ReAction figures have been a hit with just about everyone. The retro card designs and the mini...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #23 – Ram Man from 2015-05-17T14:41:24

The scene: Mattel pitch meeting, circa 1981 The dramatis personae: Cliff and Earl, Toy Designers and Max, Mattel Executive Cliff: So for our next figure, we have something a little different Earl: ...

Episode 36 – Army Gear from 2015-05-11T03:07:03

Say hello to the coolest toys you never heard of. Taylor suggested this line, and Jeff had NO idea what he was talking about, and NOW they’re both scouring eBay for playsets! It was the 80s, so eve...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #22 – Jawa from 2015-05-03T22:10:23

Taylor & Jeff get small on this edition of Action Figure Exclusive as they talk about the Jawa! Vinyl cape or soft goods, which will they prefer?? And is the Jawa gun really cool, or is it a little...

Minisode 14 – Gentle Giant Jumboverload from 2015-04-26T21:38:07

Too much of a good thing. It happens to all of us, if we’re lucky. Jeff LOVES the Gentle Giant Jumbo Star Wars figures, as you are all WELL aware. Now, our friends at GG are releasing more jumbo fi...

Memories of Marvin from 2015-04-22T21:28:09

Please note: This podcast will remain a work-in-progress, with additions being made to it from time to time, so if you check back, you may hear a story that wasn’t there the time before. We will do...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #21 – Man-E-Faces from 2015-04-12T21:47:18

If people are two-faced, they are considered to be bad. If someone has THREE faces, does that 3rd face cancel out the 2nd? These are the thoughts that keep Jeff awake at night. Luckily, he and Tayl...

Episode 35 – C.O.P.S. (‘n Crooks) from 2015-04-06T00:57:14

And here we are again in the 80s, bad puns and bright colors abound. It was a simpler time. It was a better time. C.O.P.S. were cops, and Crooks were, well, crooks. Taylor and Jeff take another tri...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #20 – Death Squad Commander from 2015-03-29T19:27:45

Death Squads aren’t particularly kid-friendly groups of people, right? Didn’t stop Kenner from naming an action figure for them. What we now know as the Star Destroyer Commander was originally call...

Minisode 13 – The Completist Mentality from 2015-03-22T17:35:03

 Completist: an obsessive, typically indiscriminate, collector or fan of something Is this you? Is it Taylor? Is it Jeff? It’s probably Jeff. It MIGHT be Taylor in certain areas. Either way, it’s a...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #19 – Faker from 2015-03-15T15:41:20

Apparently people in Eternia were VERY easily duped. All it took to get a spy in your enemy’s midst was to build a robot that looked vaguely like the person it was impersonating. As evidence: Faker...

Episode 34 – Toxic Crusaders from 2015-03-09T01:01:46

Another Talking Toys, another R-rated 80’s property that got turned into a cartoon and toy line for kids! Troma Studios is not known for its quality or its family-friendly themes, but that didn’t s...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #18 – Stormtrooper from 2015-03-02T05:36:36

There’s one, set for stun! And thus was born arguably the greatest troopbuilder ever made: The Imperial Stormtrooper! The white armor, the black body suit, the helmet that looks vaguely human. Thes...

Minisode 12 – Least Favorite Toy From Your Favorite Toy Line from 2015-02-22T21:20:23

Ok, the title is long, so stick with me. This week, Taylor and Jeff are going anti-apologist. They’re talking about the toy from their favorite toy line that they just can’t get behind. You know, t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #17 – Evil-Lyn from 2015-02-17T05:05:24

Taylor and Jeff continue their discussion of Mattel’s Masters of the Universe line with the first (sing with with me ELO-style) “eeeeee-eeeeevil woman,” Evil-Lyn! How did she fit into Skeletor’s ga...

Episode 33 – G.I Joe: A Real American Hero from 2015-02-09T00:44:47

It’s finally here folks, Taylor and Jeff have FINALLY started down a road that they plan to be travelling on for quite awhile. Since it’s going to be a long trip, they brought some friends along. T...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #16 – C3PO from 2015-02-02T06:50:42

It’s time for everyone’s favorite fussy droid, C3PO! Taylor and Jeff discuss the first figure Jeff ever owned, so you can imagine just how nostalgic it gets. Actually, it’s not THAT bad, believe it...

Talking Toys Special Edition – Mark Bellomo, part 2 from 2015-01-26T02:23:43

As promised, the exciting conclusion of Jeff’s interview with Mark Bellomo, author of The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures, 1978-1985. If you missed the first part, check out the ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #15 – Teela from 2015-01-19T02:04:11

This week, Taylor and Jeff get in touch with their feminine side. Lucky for them, the feminine side in character is as tough as any of the dudes they’ve discussed so far. Mattel’s Teela is a match ...

Episode 32 – Infaceables from 2015-01-11T17:56:55

In our third year of podcasting, we are STILL able to have a Talking Toys FIRST! For the first time, Taylor & Jeff discuss a toy line that NEITHER of them knew much about before they started resear...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #14 – Han Solo from 2015-01-06T01:49:29

It’s everybody’s favorite smuggler!!!! This week, Taylor and Jeff get down with Han Solo, from the Kenner Star Wars line. Does his quick-draw right arm make up for his sieg-heil left arm? Listen an...

Minisode 11 – McDonaldland from 2014-12-29T03:35:19

In another Talking Toys first, the guys discuss the first toy line based on a restaurant!! That’s right, in 1976, Ronald McDonald and Friends got their own Mego-esque figures, made by Remco!  The t...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #13 – Stratos from 2014-12-21T17:32:38

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s actually a flying monkey!!! This week, Taylor and Jeff take flight and discuss Stratos from the Masters of the Universe line. Is he a good guy? Bad guy? Can bo...

Talking Toys Christmas 2014 from 2014-12-17T04:36:20

This time, we have a girl on the show. It’s a Christmas miracle!!! Actually, it’s Rachel, Taylor’s awesome wife. Listen in as we all get to bust Taylor for guessing wrong. Just point and laugh, he ...

Episode 31 – Power Lords from 2014-12-15T03:57:25

This is the show where you find out just how strange Jeff’s mind really is. He never played with these toys, never even held one, yet he had a dream about them that he remembers TO THIS DAY! What i...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #12 – Darth Vader from 2014-12-08T03:29:58

He’s the man in the iron mask. He’s the man in black. He is….Darth Vader! This week, Taylor and  Jeff dissect the Darkest of the Dark Lords of the Sith. The man who was and will be Anakin Skywalker...

Minisode 10 – Rehabbing Your Toys from 2014-12-01T20:58:04

You ever find a toy that’s on your wantlist, but the one you find is a little beat up? Well, for us mere mortals that can be a dealbreaker. But for a select few Toy Heroes, it’s just a bargain … Co...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #11 – Mer-Man from 2014-11-23T16:49:43

“Ocean Warlord”…..the term conjures images of someone with a crown and a trident and lots of muscles, someone intimidating, someone accomplished. Well, on the world of Eternia, not so much. Mer-Man...

Episode 30 – M.A.S.K. from 2014-11-16T22:10:28

It’s finally here! Jeff is VERY excited this time, he gets to talk about his 2nd favorite toy line of all time: M.A.S.K.!!! The fact that the name stands for Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, which br...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #10 – Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi from 2014-11-10T03:20:18

Who wants an action figure of an old man? EVERYBODY that’s who!!!! This time out Taylor and Jeff break down Kenner’s first (and ONLY) take on everyone’s favorite old fossil, Obi Wan Kenobi! Did the...

Minisode 9 – The One That Got Away from 2014-11-02T22:02:07

The One That Got Away. It’s not JUST a segment on Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff. This time out, the guys discuss their biggest non-purchase regrets, the times when they had something within the...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #9 – Man At Arms from 2014-10-26T16:36:44

Man At Arms: The Man, The Myth, The Legend with the salad bowl attached to his armor. Sure, it’s not ACTUALLY a salad bowl, but it’s funny to think of him taking his lunch to work in it, right? No?...

Episode 29 – Food Fighters from 2014-10-20T03:21:22

Taylor and Jeff started working on a minisode about a toy line, and fell in love with the subject so much that they decided it needed a full episode. And that’s how we came to Episode 29 – Food Fig...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #8 – R2D2 from 2014-10-13T01:55:42

It’s everyone’s favorite astromech, R2D2!!! What do Taylor and Jeff think about Kenner’s first crack at the R2 unit that excels at causing trouble? I’ll give you a hint: they don’t hate it! Listen ...

Minisode 8 – Toy Reboots from 2014-10-05T20:14:24

Are there any toys that you would just LOVE to see get a reboot? Taylor and Jeff have spent a lot of time thinking about this. Possibly TOO much time. And here, we have their opinions for you, our ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #7 – Beast Man from 2014-09-28T16:51:23

Pazuzuuuuuu!?!?!?! No, it’s not a plastic version of the demon from The Exorcist, he just looks a LOT like it. This week, Taylor and Jeff get beastly and discuss Skeletor’s favorite henchman, Beast...

Episode 28 – Swamp Thing from 2014-09-23T02:30:26

It’s a bad time in the bayou on the latest Talking Toys! Taylor and Jeff wade into the marshes to discuss Kenner’s Swamp Thing toy line. Is this toy line an evergreen, or more of a petrified stump?...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #6 – Chewbacca from 2014-09-14T23:55:16

Rrrraaawwwrrrrr. That’s Wookie for “On this week’s Talking Toys, the guys continue their dissection of the Kenner Star Wars line with everyone’s favorite walking carpet, CHEWBACCA!!!! Listen in and...

Minisode 7 – Bad Toys from 2014-09-07T23:50:14

Guilty Pleasures. We all have them: Cheesy music, awful movies, trashy novels, etc. Taylor and Jeff have some Guilty Pleasures of the plastic variety, and this week they present them to you, our de...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #5 – Zodac (or Zodak) from 2014-09-01T03:48:55

It’s time for Taylor to spend even MORE time talking about Mr. LadyBugHeadMan, aka Zodac. Aka Zodak. Aka who the H&%$ knows? But seriously, Taylor and Jeff continue their dismantling of the Masters...

Episode 27 – Crystar from 2014-08-24T16:06:39

So, when you start listening to this show, you’ll hear Jeff spend SEVERAL minutes talking about some candy his mom made at Christmas. Just stick with it, it all comes around to toys at the end, we ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #4 – Princess Leia from 2014-08-18T03:57:53

This week, Taylor and Jeff continue their exploration of the vintage Kenner Star Wars line with the first Princess Leia Organa action figure! You’ve probably never heard 2 grown men discuss a femal...

Minisode 6 – Trimming The Fat (plus Fan Appreciate Day interviews!) from 2014-08-10T17:51:54

In this week’s episode, Taylor and Jeff discuss times when they’ve done a “purge” of their collections, getting rid of the things that they just aren’t that into any longer, or the items that have ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #3 – Skeletor from 2014-08-03T21:19:07

It’s time for another action figure extravaganza! This time Taylor and Jeff focus on Taylor’s favorite, SKELETOR!!! In case you weren’t aware, Taylor LOVES him some Skeletor, and by the end of this...

Episode 26 – Robocop from 2014-07-27T15:54:38

Jeff REALLY misses the 80s. Big hair, shoulder pads, synthesizers, neon, and cartoons based on hyperviolent movies. And the toys that went with those cartoons. Kenner was in fine form when they gav...

Today's Toy Run Episode 1 – Talking Toys with Taylor&Jeff from 2014-07-24T23:46:14

Eventually you guys will get tired of listening to us, but until that day, here’s more!!! Taylor and Jeff went on a vintage toy run today and felt compelled to share their haul with you, their dear...

Special Edition – Uncanny Day author Cory Clubb from 2014-07-21T02:07:13

Hey! You guys! Jeff read a book! And it was awesome! And he knows the guy who wrote it! So he sat down with the guy who wrote and talked to him about writing it. This week, Jeff interviews Cory … C...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #2 – Luke Skywalker from 2014-07-14T02:00:03

It’s the next edition of our new spinoff! This time out, we start our journey through the Kenner Star Wars vintage figure line, beginning with Luke Skywalker from 1978. What do Taylor and Jeff thin...

Minisode 5 – Top 5 Box Art from 2014-07-06T14:26:44

Time for another minisode discussion! After our Blackstar ep, Taylor and Jeff were so impressed with the box art for the line that they decided to dedicate an entire minisode to their favorite box ...

Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #1 – He-Man from 2014-07-01T02:38:23

Despite what Jeff says in the intro, this is an Action Figure EXCLUSIVE! The first of many! This time out, Taylor and Jeff talk at-length about He-Man, the flagship character from Mattel’s Masters ...

Episode 25 – Blackstar from 2014-06-26T00:16:34

Remember Masters of the Universe? Yeah, that was awesome, right? Remember Blackstar? I didn’t think so. But you should, because without Blackstar, we have no MOTU. What is this that I speak of? You...

Minisode 4 – Focusing Your Collection from 2014-06-01T20:56:29

This time around, Jeff thought it would be interesting to discuss which 2 or 3 toy lines he and Taylor would complete a set of, if money and space were no object, to try to crystallize just which t...

Episode 24 – Return Of The Jedi (featuring Matt from Star Wars:In Character) from 2014-05-20T01:17:30

1983. The year we said goodbye to Star Wars movies. Until they made more. It was also the year we got some of the greatest toys ever made. With Return of the Jedi, Kenner really hit their stride an...

Minisode 3 – ToyBiz DC Super Heroes from 2014-04-30T03:36:50

You know folks, Taylor and Jeff LOVE toys. Even toys that aren’t all that great. But sometimes, you just have to tell it like it is. And sometimes, that means a line that doesn’t deserve a full-fle...

Episode 23 – Batman (ToyBiz, 1989) from 2014-04-14T01:20:16

Where do we get those wonderful toys? Usually from Kenner or Hasbro (or Mattel, if you’re Taylor). THIS time, however, they came from an upstart company called Toy Biz. Great name, great toys. Well...

Talking Toys Special – Megaforce Commentary! from 2014-04-07T21:18:02

We promised we’d do it, and we did it! Taylor and Jeff sat down to watch that greatest of 80’s action epics, MEGAFORCE!!! They talked ALL The way through the movie, so you can hear what they have t...

Episode 22 – MegaForce from 2014-03-16T22:36:41

Nope. Not THAT Megaforce. No flying motorcycles. No jeeps that change color. No Barry Bostwick in a lion’s mane haircut and luxurious beard wearing a gold jumpsuit. None of that. But what this Mega...

Minisode 2 – To Open or Not To Open… from 2014-03-02T17:57:18

…THAT is the question that we ask today. It’s a debate that rages from the toy aisle to the convention floor. Are you an “opener” or do you keep your toys sealed in the box/on the card? You may be ...

Episode 21 – Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves from 2014-02-16T23:53:55

Oh, Kenner, our beloved, belated Kenner toys. You were awesome. You were amazing. You…..made Alan Rickman look like a disco queen??? Once upon a time, there was a Robin Hood with an American accent...

Some thoughts on Philip Seymour Hoffman and Addiction. Mostly Addiction. from 2014-02-02T20:20:39

Some thoughts on Philip Seymour Hoffman and Addiction. Mostly Addiction.

Minisode 1 – Gentle Giant vs MattyCollector from 2014-01-27T12:54:55

In our first minisode, Taylor and Jeff discuss the relative merits of Gentle Giant’s Premier Guild Membership and MattyCollector’s subscription service. Find out which the guys prefer, and hear Tay...

Episode 20 – Thundercats from 2014-01-12T21:32:45

It’s the show many of you have been waiting for, it’s the THUNDERCATS, ho! That may have read differently than I planned it, but you get the idea. If it’s a human/feline hybrid, you know it HAD to ...

A Talking Toys Christmas – 2013 Edition. AKA Worst. Gift. Ever. from 2013-12-22T16:58:51

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Jeff loves the holidays, so we have to do a holiday show every year. This time out, we’re joined by Josh from The Pilot Episode! Listen in and find out jus...

Episode 19 – Sky Commanders from 2013-12-03T01:38:29

Remember that toy line that came along just a little too late for you to really go all-in with it? You were just a TINY bit too old to be bothered with it? For Jeff, that line was SKY COMMANDERS. …...

Episode 18 – Inhumanoids from 2013-11-04T04:14:48

Halloween may be over, but this show is SCARY! Back in the 80’s, some toy companies seemed to think that kids got too much sleep, so they set out to remedy that by spooking the $^%& out of us! In …...

Episode 17-B – The Empire Strikes Back Part 2 (w/Fan Days interviews!) from 2013-10-07T01:10:51

We promised! This week we present the thrilling conclusion of our Empire Strikes Back discussion! What will be Tim’s #1 toy? Which one will Jeff choose as The One That Got Away! Did Taylor destroy ...

Episode 17 – The Empire Strikes Back pt 1. (Featuring Tim from Star Wars:In Character!) from 2013-09-29T23:07:49

Hey all you Star Warriors! We have a couple of Talking Toys firsts this time! It’s our first-ever guest star, and our first-ever 2-part episode, because there is too much awesome for just one show!...

Episode 16 – Super Naturals from 2013-09-15T19:06:27

You know folks, not EVERY toy line from our youth was as amazing as Taylor likes to pretend. This show’s topic is a line that had alot of promise, but ultimately ended up on the wrong side of “Meh”...

Episode 15 – Masters of the Universe 2000X from 2013-08-18T23:07:14

This one is for Taylor. Well, it started OUT being for Taylor, and soon enough, Jeff had been converted. This Masters of the Universe line from the early 2000’s was REALLY flipping sweet, you guys!...

Episode 14 – The Real Ghostbusters from 2013-07-21T23:32:17

You guys! Do you remember Ghostbusters!?!? Of course you do! Do you remember The Real Ghostbusters!!!! It doesn’t get as much love as it deserves, and we’re here to change that. This time out, Tayl...

RoboForce MiniComic Special from 2013-06-24T01:40:41

It’s a surprise for all our loyal listeners! Taylor and Jeff do a dramatic reading of a RoboForce minicomic that was included with Maxx Steele! I never said it was a PLEASANT surprise. Just listen,...

Episode 13 – RoboForce (aka Maxx Steele and RoboForce!) from 2013-06-16T16:36:45

Suction cups always make for great toys, don’t they? Especially when they don’t actually stick very well? If you agree, you’re going to LOVE the toy line Taylor and Jeff discuss on this edition! Th...

Talking Toys Special – Dallas Comic Con and MicroRob! from 2013-05-31T04:09:27

Hey kids! We FINALLY got our interviews from Dallas Comic Con together for your listening pleasure, AND we have a VERY special guest, Rob Amantea, AKA MicroRob joins us to tell us what we missed (a...

Episode 12 – Star Wars from 2013-05-15T00:50:39

It’s our first anniversary!!!!! To celebrate, Taylor and Jeff FINALLY dive into the toy line you’ve all been waiting for. This time out, they start the journey of over a hundred action figures as t...

Episode 11 – Secret Wars from 2013-04-15T23:09:21

Shhh…wanna hear a secret? Well, in the mid-80s, Mattel mishandled what could have been a wildly successful toyline. That’s not so much a secret, but what MIGHT be is that Taylor and Jeff never had ...

Episode 10 – G.I. Joe Sigma 6 from 2013-03-17T19:50:14

This ain’t your brother’s G.I. Joe!!  This time out, Taylor schools Jeff even more than usual. G.I. Joe Sigma 6 is a line that Jeff had NO experience with prior to this show, so come along on the j...

Episode 9 – Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos from 2013-02-11T18:19:07

You don’t play with Chuck Norris, Chuck Norris action figures play with YOU! Which is a good thing, because not many people wanted to play with Chuck Norris action figures in the mid 80’s. But that...

Episode 8 – Rambo and the Force of Freedom from 2013-01-06T19:32:23

Ah, the ’80s, when a hyperviolent, ultra gritty R-rated film could spawn a children’s cartoon and accompanying toy line. What could possibly go wrong in that translation? Well, as it turns out, not...

A Talking Toys Christmas from 2012-12-09T19:59:55

So, if you couldn’t have guessed, Christmas is Jeff’s favorite time of year, so he roped Taylor into doing a special Christmas episode of your favorite podcast, Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff. G...

Special Edition – Greatest Action Figure EVER from 2012-11-21T12:55:11

Hey guys, with Thanksgiving upon us (that’s an American  holiday, for all of our international listeners), we wanted to give thanks to you, our faithful listener(s). To do that, we are giving you a...

Episode 7 – Sectaurs from 2012-11-13T03:34:52

First up this time, we have interviews! With fans! We spoke to some folks at the Fan Days convention in Irving last month, and those Q’s and A’s start the show! After that….. EWW!!! Do you like bug...

Episode 6 – Star Wars Micro Collection from 2012-10-15T04:12:07

Ok folks, here is where we jump to Hyperspace for the first of several Star Wars-centric shows! This time, the guys discuss the 1982 Star Wars Micro collection, which was short-lived, but remains m...

Episode 5 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012-09-15T15:25:10

TURTLE POWER!!! HEROES ON THE HALF-SHELL!!! COWABUNGA!!! And all other taglines associated with this most excellent line of toys. In this edition of Talking Toys, Taylor and Jeff dive head-first in...

Episode 4 – Centurions from 2012-08-18T18:29:42

Check out this latest episode and learn all you (n)ever wanted to know about the men with attachments, the Centurions (Power Xtreme)!  Hear Jeff school Taylor for once, and hear Taylor fall in love...

Episode 3: The Super Powers Collection from 2012-07-15T14:00:08

In this episode, Taylor and Jeff take on Super Powers!!! No, they don’t start leaping tall buildings in a single bound. Instead, they discuss the classic Kenner toy line featuring all the famous DC...

Episode 2: BraveStarr from 2012-06-17T15:19:53

In this edition, Taylor and Jeff discuss a somewhat obscure toy line: BraveStarr, a short-lived toy line that followed the adventures of Marshall Bravestarr, a sheriff on the planet of New Texas. I...

Episode 1: Masters of the Universe from 2012-06-14T00:29:08

In this episode, our heroes discuss the mother of all medieval toy lines, Mattel’s MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!! Hear Taylor cement his title as The Toy Guru in this edition of Talking Toys with Tayl...