Podcasts by Toy Rewind Podcast
Toys, toys and more toys. A trio of brothers get together and talk about toy lines that go back as far as the 60s, also refered to as 'their childhoods'.
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Episode 078: Polly Pocket from 2022-03-15T00:00
When you mention Polly Pocket, we all get the same picture in our heads of a tiny doll that lives in a world that fits inside what looks like a makeup compact, but did you know the original was act...
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Episode 075: Super Soakers from 2022-02-24T06:00
Remember when those annoying kids around the block would get their water guns out and chase you down the street, then one day you got a SUPER SOAKER and you started chasing them! Yeah! We talked ab...
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Episode 074: Ty Beanie Babies from 2022-02-03T06:00
The year was 1993 and the world didn't have enough stuffed animals, so enter Ty Warner and Ty Inc to save the day. The world caught on to this fad and everybody you know had one, if not a whole col...
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Episode 073: MEGO Dukes of Hazzard from 2022-01-27T06:00
In 1981, MEGO releases a small line of action figures based on one of the biggest shows of the past couple of years. With some plastic and orange paint, they would release what would be one of thei...
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Episode 072: Army Ants from 2022-01-20T06:00
The year was 1987 and General Mc-Anther's Army Ant Forces were waging war against the forces of General Patant. Who wins? Well thats your choice with this line. Hasbro developed and released this m...
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Episode 071: GoBots from 2022-01-14T06:00
Released the year before Hasbro's Transformers, the GoBots were the FIRST transforming car/robots to hit the shelves. Listen as we discuss the robots that came from Japan and tried to get a leg ahe...
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Episode 070: Treasure Trolls from 2022-01-06T06:00
Originally made from solid wood, Trolls were developed by Thomas Dam and produced by Dam Things before crazy copyright and patent laws allowed almost any company in the world to make a version. We ...
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Episode 069: Board Games [Milton Bradley] from 2021-12-30T06:00
Established in 1860, Milton Bradley gets started with a new board game called 'The Game of Life' to give people the chance to play through their lives. So many games would follow and make Milton Br...
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Episode 068: MEGO Eagle Force from 2021-12-23T06:00
The year was 1982 and the boys and girls of the world were in need of small military special force action figures. Enter MEGO who releases Eagle Force and RIOT to solve those needs of the children ...
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Episode 067: Popples from 2021-12-16T06:00
The year was 1986 and Those Characters From Cleveland (TCFC) were at it again, creating a new stuffed animal so cute that you would want to just roll it up and turn it into a ball. That's right we ...
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Episode 066: Madballs from 2021-12-09T06:00
Remember those foam-ish balls that had ugly faces on them from the mid-80's? Yeah we do too, so we talked about the story behind Madballs and how AmToy crated and put them on the market for all us ...
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Collector Showcase: Die-cast Collecting from 2021-12-02T06:00
We did a live and talked all about die-cast collecting with special guest David (championdjk from YouTube fame) and got to see how he got started and some of his best collection. Spoiler, he really...
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Episode 065: Army Men from 2021-11-25T06:00
Remember those green little dudes that everybody had a handful of growing up? Did you ever wonder what their origin story was? We did, so we found out and we share it this week. Also, a bit of pop ...
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Episode 064: Teddy Ruxpin from 2021-11-18T06:00
Did you know Teddy isn't a bear? Learn more about what Teddy Ruxpin is and his origin story on this weeks episode of Toy Rewind as we dive into how he is connected to Chuck E. Cheese, Disney and th...
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Episode 063: Best of the West Collection from 2021-11-11T06:00
In 1967, Louis Marx and Company combined a group of figures and made the move to build on their western action figure toy line up. Officially called the Best of the West Collection, these large fig...
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Episode 062: Marvel Secret Wars from 2021-11-04T05:00
In 1984, with the success of the Kenner DC Powers Collection, Marvel teams up is Mattel to release their own collection of action figures and play-sets based from the Marvel Universe. The rest is t...
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Episode 061: Filmation's Ghostbusters from 2021-10-28T05:00
Ghostbusters, but not the Ghostbusters you're thinking of. We're talking about Filmation's Ghostbusters. The hit toy line from Schaper (TYCO) that suffered from a discombobulated cartoon. Listen up...
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Episode 060: Monster in My Pocket from 2021-10-21T05:00
A quick rewind 31 years back to 1990 when Matchbox releases a fun collectable toy like called Monster in My Pocket. Spanning from the figures all the way to a NES video game, these were a hot commo...
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Episode 059: Lincoln International Monsters from 2021-10-14T05:00
More and more monsters. Another spooky episode to talk about more Monsters. This week we rewind back to the mid-1970's and discuss the Lincoln International Monster line of Frankenstein, Dracula, T...
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Episode 058: REMCO Universal Monsters from 2021-10-07T05:00
The year was 1980 and REMCO releases the first line of the Universal Movie Monsters. These guys made it from the movies to the toy shelves in many different sizes including rubber masks and many mo...
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Episode 057: C.O.P.S. 'n Crooks from 2021-09-30T05:00
Hasbro has done it again with a toy line that would be the basis of a 2 season cartoon in the late 1980's. With the C.O.P.S. team based in 2020, its nice to see what Hasbro thought the future might...
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Episode 056: Battle Beasts from 2021-09-23T05:00
Remember when playing Rock, Paper, Scissors was just done with your hands and didn't have a whole story line behind it? Enter Battle Beasts in 1987, when you could let the little guys decide if you...
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Episode 055: Shogun Warriors from 2021-09-16T05:00
When Mattel decides to import robots from Japan and put them all under one main toy line, you get Shogun Warriors. This week we learn how the Shogun Warriors line formed and evolved from die-cast t...
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Episode 054: Golden Girl and Guardians of the Gemstones from 2021-09-02T05:00
More MOTU companion toys, but this time from the company that brought you Micro Machines; Galoob gives us Golden Girls and the Guardians of the Gemstones. A whole action figure line that *sorta* fi...
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Episode 053: Happy Meal Toys [1985-89] from 2021-08-26T05:00
Remember all those Happy Meal Toys you got when you were a kid, but have no idea where they are now? Yep, we talked more about some of the best Happy Meal Toys from the golden age of Happy Meal Toy...
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Episode 052: Warrior Beasts from 2021-08-19T05:00
Another trip through the REMCO lands of knock off MOTU figures, but this time for the bad guys. The Warrior Beasts were set to the be evil side of the Warlords but sadly this line would not last lo...
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Episode 051: Lost World of the Warlord from 2021-08-12T05:00
Join the brothers as they venture into the Lost World of the Warlord and discuss this toy line from Remco in 1982. These were made to play along with Masters of the Universe, we feel like we've see...
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Episode 050: Hot Wheels from 2021-08-05T05:00
Learn about how Hot Wheels got a start in 1968 and quickly became a competitor for Matchbox. You know you search through them every time you see them in the toy isle, but you truly don't know what ...
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Episode 049: Strawberry Shortcake from 2021-07-29T05:00
Join us for a berry sweet episode all about Strawberry Shortcake and her world of friends, Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Torte, Plum Pudding, Orange Blossom, Lemon Meringue and so many more. These cl...
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Episode 048: GI Joe [3-inch] from 2021-07-22T05:00
When knowing is half the battle, we brought in one of the biggest GI Joe fans we know. Join us and Scott from The STS Guys as we chat about that 3-inch line of GI Joe released by Hasbro from 1982 t...
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Episode 047: Star Trek - The Motion Picture from 2021-07-15T05:00
Our continued mission: To research and bring the facts about toy lines from the past to be enjoyed during the preset, and the go boldly when so many kids have played before. Yes we talked about the...
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Episode 046: Buddy Dolls from 2021-07-08T05:00
My Buddy, Kid Sister, My Pet Monster, Glo Worm, Pillow People, and Raggedy Ann and Andy; just a small bundle of lines that fall under the umbrella of 'Buddy Dolls'. These lines have quick histories...
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Episode 045: Big Wheels from 2021-07-01T05:00
We drifted right into episode 45 with this great history talk about the Original Big Wheel and the Green Machine by Marx Toys. This is where all the little ones learned to love speed and spinning t...
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Episode 044: ThunderCats from 2021-06-24T05:00
All the way from Third Earth, the Brothers Newland sit back and talk about the LJN toy line of the ThunderCats. Learn about how this toy line is unique from many of its counterparts and why we only...
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Episode 043: Furby from 2021-06-17T05:00
Doo-oo-tye? We took some time to talk about Furbies that came directly out of the late 90's. From a weird language to being banned by the NSA, the Furbies have seen and heard a lot. They also freak...
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Episode 042: Inhumanoids from 2021-06-03T05:00
Another Sunbow Entertainment and Marvel tv show comes to life through a toy line released by Hasbro, seems like we have talked about this before.... We talked about the Inhumanoids from 1986 this w...
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Episode 041: Johnny Lightning from 2021-05-27T05:00
Listen and learn all about how these small die-cast started from a small run, to some crazy molds with multiple engines. Multiple toy companies keeping the Johnny Lightning line so many chances to ...
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Episode 040: Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos from 2021-05-20T05:00
Karate movies, action movies, tv shows, and even exercise equipment; the one and only Chuck Norris has done it all. He even started a cartoon that had a Kenner toy line all designed by the Karate m...
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Episode 039: DC Super Powers Collection from 2021-05-13T05:00
Under the roof of The Justice League, we came together and discussed the amazing toy line released in the mid-80's by Kenner Toys. The Super Powers Collection and all its glory had a sad end, but a...
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Episode 038: Ronin Warriors from 2021-05-06T05:00
We sat down with a couple of the most average guests we could find, Jorge (Toys R Us Kid) and Dave (The Dork Knight) to talk about the 1995 toy line released by Playmates. Enjoy as we learn more hi...
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Episode 037: Slot Cars from 2021-04-29T05:00
In 1991, we got a slot car track, and we spent a lot of time with that track. We talked about that track and the history behind slot cars from the beginning to the professional tracks that are used...
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Episode 036: Rainbow Brite from 2021-04-15T05:00
We get Brite this week as we take a trip over the rainbow and talk all about Rainbow Brite and the Sprites that live in and around Color Castle. Rainbow's history wasn't bland and we dig in deep as...
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Episode 035: Nintendo Entertainment System from 2021-04-08T05:00
We talked about the video game system that changed everything for so many kids. Thats right the Classic Nintendo Entertainment System and all its 8-bit glory. That tow-toned square box that sat per...
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Episode 034: 80s Knockoffs from 2021-04-01T05:00
This April Fools, we wanted to bing you a whole episode dedicated to fooling people, and no better way to do that than to talk about the toys designed and developed to fool people into thinking the...
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Episode 033: Godzilla from 2021-03-25T05:00
We look back at the the many Godzilla figures that have been on the shelves over the years and discuss the collectability of each one from his early days to more recent figures. Also be sure to lis...
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Episode 032: Cabbage Patch Kids from 2021-03-18T05:00
From the gardens to your beds, the Cabbage Patch Kids have been around for almost 40 years and have changed the doll industry and the toy industry. Listen up and learn about how these dolls came to...
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Episode 031: Super Naturals from 2021-03-11T06:00
The year was 1987, and holograms were everywhere; but they never seemed to work for toys. Tonka spun out the Super Naturals to compete with the Visionaries from Hasbro but they sadly saw the same f...
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Episode 030: My Little Pony from 2021-03-04T06:00
Magical Ponies with brushable hair and accessories — what more could a kid ask for? Listen up as we talk about one of the most popular non-posable figures from the 80's that graced the toy aisle. T...
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Episode 029: GI Joe [12-inch] from 2021-02-25T06:00
The Brothers Newland were joined this week by the STS Guys to talk about the ORIGINAL action figure, the 12-inch GI Joe line. Where action figures were born with all the articulation that a young b...
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Episode 028: BraveStarr from 2021-02-11T06:00
Another toy line from Mattel and Filmation; you could assume it would be another hit like the MOTU line, but it was nothing of the sort. Travel to New Texas with the Brothers Newland and learn what...
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Episode 027: Bugmen of Insecta from 2021-02-04T06:00
Insecta... the insect world, and the 5 nations to rule Insecta. What a back story the Bugmen of Insecta have, but they didn't land in may kids toyboxes. Listen and learn about these 4" figures that...
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Episode 026: M.U.S.C.L.E. from 2021-01-28T06:00
Millions of what everywhere? Yep, we dug deep into the world of M.U.S.C.L.E. to get the background and find out where all the millions of figures came from and what kinda accessories they came with...
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Episode 025: Pound Puppies from 2021-01-21T06:00
Remember those plush dogs and cats that everybody had in the 80's? Yeah we talked about Pound Puppies and how these love-able long eared animals made it big in Canada before even being considered i...
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Episode 024: Visionaries from 2021-01-14T06:00
Technology is no more, and these action figures must now depend on magic to save or rule the world of Prysmos. Join us as we as we talk about Visionaries, a small line of toys that depended on a ho...
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Episode 023: Transformers G1 from 2021-01-07T06:00
We rewind all the way back to 1984 and rediscover the origins of The Transformers this week. Along side our Special Guest, Sully from Nerds Unite, we go through each year of the Generation 1 Transf...
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Episode 022: Board Games [Parker Brothers] from 2020-12-31T06:00
Growing up, board games were a huge part of our lives. We talked about some of the best within the Parker Brothers realm this week. Sit back and enjoy a conversation about ours and your favorite bo...
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Episode 021: Happy Meal Toys [1979-84] from 2020-12-24T06:00
Remember all those Happy Meal Toys you got when you were a kid, but have no idea where they are now? Yep, we talked about the start of how McDonald's got started with Happy Meals and the toys that ...
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Episode 020: Masters of the Universe from 2020-12-17T06:00
By the power of Grayskull, we have the power to talk about Masters of the Universe this week. We traveled to Eternia and talked about all things MOTU this week, with special guest Damien from the G...
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Episode 019: Crash Dummies from 2020-12-10T06:00
We crashed into the Tyco Crash Dummies toy line this week. Loads of fun with these guys that originated from an interesting place. Learn more about Vince, Larry and where Darlene went. Buckle up an...
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Episode 018: WWF SuperStars from 2020-12-03T12:00
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing the guest himself, from Austin, Texas and the STS Guys, LARRY! Thats right, Larry joined us to talk about the WWF SuperStars from LJN Toys that we all loved to fig...
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Episode 017: SilverHawks from 2020-11-26T12:00
Partly metal, partly real, mostly....forgotten? Metallic paint, silver wings and companion birds. What else could we be talking about but SilverHawks. The space cousins of ThunderCats and the toy l...
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Episode 016: Robo Force from 2020-11-19T12:00
We somehow talked longer than this line actually existed. Learn more about how Robo Force came from a single robot, to a single cartoon episode, and then for the most part forgotten. We dive in dee...
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Episode 015: Lego Bricks from 2020-11-12T07:00
Building an episode around LEGO Bricks this week! We talked about LEGO, where they started and where they are now. And learn just how many LEGO were around the Newland household as we grew up. Who ...
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Episode 014: M.A.S.K. from 2020-11-05T06:00
This week the Brothers Newland were joined by Joey from The Four Dorksmen to talk about M.A.S.K. This awesome toy line directly from Kenner in the 80's was a combination of G.I. Joe and Transformer...
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Episode 013: Ghostbusters from 2020-10-29T06:00
There's something strange in the podcast lines, who did we call? GHOSTBUSTERS! That's right its Halloween time and we talked about the REAL Ghostbusters toy line from Kenner toys that released from...
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Episode 012: Smurfs from 2020-10-22T06:00
We were invaded by the little blue guys (and one Smurfette) this week and talked all about The Smurfs. From the pages of a small comic strip to the hearts of so many people, the Smurfs have been pr...
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Episode 011: Dino-Riders from 2020-10-15T06:00
This week we talked about the 1988-90 toy line Dino-Riders. From the heroic Valorians to the evil Rulon, these toys were awesome and had the technology to back it up. With a short running show to s...
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Episode 010: Micro Machines from 2020-10-08T06:00
It's our fastest episode yet! Yep, we talked about Micro Machines and even tried on the Micro Machines slogan like the Amazing John Moschitta Jr. From Galoob to Hasbro, get the history behind these...
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Episode 009: Care Bears from 2020-10-01T06:00
Tenderheart, Funshine, Grumpy, and Bedtime Bear are just a few of the Care Bears that we talked about this week. We didn't try a Care Bear Stare, bit this week's episode is not one you will want to...
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Episode 008: Barbie from 2020-09-24T06:00
One of the largest toy lines that dates back all the way to the 1950's, yep we talked about Barbie and all her fashion over the years. Did you know there are over 200 different eye colors you can g...
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Episode 007: Spy Toys from 2020-09-17T06:00
In honor of our 7th episode, this week we talk about James Bond 007 and Spy Tech by Tyco. All these amazing spy toys to let the kids act like they were secret agents along with some of the best toy...
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Episode 006: Bionic Six from 2020-09-10T06:00
A family brought together by fate, and given superpowers through the miracle of modern science! Yep, we talked about Bionic Six this week and learned how this family got a short cartoon run along w...
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Episode 005: Voltron from 2020-09-03T06:00
Black, Yellow, Blue, Green and Red..... thats right this week we talk about Voltron: Defender of the Universe and LJN toys developed with the show. From Panosh Place and Bandai to Funko and Lego, j...
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Episode 004: Star Wars from 2020-08-27T06:00
It's Star Wars Celebration and the brothers are talking about the original Kenner Toys line for Star Wars. Along with Star Wars toy talk, learn what each brother dislikes about the the full Star Wa...
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Episode 003: NERF from 2020-08-20T06:00
There's only one Nerf. Listen up as the brothers take you back in time to the days of the world's first official indoor ball. Get some history on the Nerf balls and learn things like how the Monkee...
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Episode 002: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2020-08-13T06:00
Cowabunga! This week the brothers discuss the 1988-97 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) toy line released by Playmates Toys. Developed from the comic written by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird of M...
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Episode 001: Centurions Power Xtreme from 2020-08-06T06:00
This week we talk about Centurion Power Xtreme from Kenner toys in the mid 80s. We also get a quick background on each of the brothers and find out which one of them would lead the Newland Centurions.
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Trailer: Toy Rewind Podcast from 2020-07-21T18:00
A trio of brothers that grew up in the 80s and 90s decided to get together and talk about some of the old toys they had growing up. One of them decided it would be fun to record it. Come and listen...
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Trailer: Toy Rewind Podcast from 2020-07-21T18:00
A trio of brothers that grew up in the 80s and 90s decided to get together and talk about some of the old toys they had growing up. One of them decided it would be fun to record it. Come and listen...
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