ToyCast is your weekly dose of action figure and collectible toy reviews! Our rotating panel of hosts keeps things fresh, covering everything from the latest releases to classic collectibles. Whether you're a mint-in-box collector or an out-of-the-box enthusiast, ToyCast has something for everyone.
Latest episodes
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38 min
Convention Attention – NY ToyFair 2026 Recap With Brad Filicky!
In Episode 196 of ToyCast TFG1Mike brings in Brad Filicky! Brad has been on GCRN before with a comic reading origins episode over on The Pull Bag, and several Convention Attentions…
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2 h 54
Origins In Toy Collections With Mikel Andrews from 2Mikes 2Furious!!
ToyCast is back and better than ever! This is Episode 195, this time TFG1Mike welcomes today’s featured guest Mikel Andrews, who is one half of 2Mikes 2Furious!!!!!!! That's a podc…
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48 min
3D Printing Custom Transformers Diorama Pieces
This episode explores the process of 3D printing custom accessories for Transformers figures, specifically focusing on the creation of a detailed Decepticon command chair. The disc…
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1 h 45
FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio on GameStop Customer Service and Physical Media
TF2 and Mike are joined by guests from FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio for a raw, explicit-rated discussion focused on the challenges of dealing with GameStop's return policies a…
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1 h 23
Wasatch Pop on Origins in Toy Collection
Mason, better known as Wasatch Pop, joins the show to discuss his background as a collector and content creator. He shares childhood memories of playing with Hot Wheels, Bionicle,…
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53 min
Top 100 Toys Countdown - and Final Analysis
The ToyCast team wraps up their massive Top 100 Toys countdown with a deep dive into the toys that just missed the list. They reveal the 25 toys closest to making it (ranked 125-10…
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2 h 20
Top 100 Toys Countdown - 01
The final stretch of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys countdown reveals the cream of the crop: positions 25 through 1. From Micro Machines and yo-yos to bicycles, Super Soakers, He-Man, G.I…
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1 h 38
Top 100 Toys Countdown - 26
The ToyCast team counts down toys 50 through 26 in this fourth installment of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys countdown, featuring community-submitted lists. The episode covers classics li…
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1 h 59
Top 100 Toys Countdown - 51
The GCRN continues their massive Top 100 Toys countdown with entries 75 through 51. Hosts TFJ and Mike are joined by Steve Megatron, DJ Valentine, and Optimus Solo as they reveal a…
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1 h 50
Top 100 Toys Countdown - 76
The countdown begins with entries 100 through 76 of the GCRN's Top 100 Toys list. Starting with a tie between Starting Lineup sports figures and another entry, the hosts work throu…
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50 min
Top 100 Toys Countdown - Introduction
The GCRN kicks off its seventh Top 100 countdown, this time focused on toys—and it's only taken 14 years to get here. Hosts TFG1Mike, Steve (Megatron), and OptimusSolo set the stag…
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3 h 02
James and Emily on Origins in Toy Collection
James and Emily from FunEmployed and Random Hat Studio join the show to discuss their backgrounds in toy collecting. They share the stories behind their brand names, reminisce abou…
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1 h 37
Neon G.I. Joe Ninja Force Zartan and Dungeons & Dragons Beholder Figure Review
The team opens up the display case to discuss the 1993 Special Division of Ninja Force Zartan, an extremely neon G.I. Joe figure that reacts to UV light. They also review the Hasbr…
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43 min
Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus, Gargoyles Goliath, and Duck Dodgers Chase Figures
The hosts open the display case to share stories and details behind three specific toys from their collections. Dave discusses his vintage 1993 Kenner Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus R…
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47 min
Rebel Moon and Collectible Toy History
The hosts break down the trailer for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, discussing its visual tropes, its potential as a 'Star Wars' alternative, and the broader trend of splitting films in…
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39 min
Toy Collecting and Star Wars Discussion
Mike and Dave discuss their perspectives on action figure collecting, including the rise of retro-style figures, the shift toward six-inch scales, and their preferences for articul…
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1 h 05
John and Joanna Darling on Origins in Toy Collecting
John and Joanna Darling from Slapshot Pops join the show to discuss their journey as collectors of Funko and Lego. They talk about their earliest childhood toys, their approach to…
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1 h 55
Jason on Origins in Toy Collecting
Jason from the Cracktastic Plastic podcast joins the show to discuss his journey as a toy collector. He explores his early memories of Transformers, G.I. Joe, and He-Man, and refle…
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1 h 15
Teresa Newell on Origins in Toy Collecting
Teresa Newell joins the show to discuss her journey as a long-time toy collector. She shares early memories of her Cabbage Patch Kids collection and the toy room built by her grand…
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2 h 59
Jason Swoboda on Origins in Toy Collecting
Jason Swoboda, director of marketing for Seven Bucks a Pop, joins the show to discuss his history with toy collecting. He shares stories about his childhood favorites like G.I. Joe…