Hasbro hops into bed with Playmates, hoping to salvage their mighty Power Rangers investment. Plus, MONDO raises our spirits with their announcement of Real Ghostbusters action figures. And, the price tag on this new self-transforming Megatron has us gun-shy about this small soldier. It's like something out of that twilighty show about that zone. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items at Entertainment Earth Save 5% and discover a wide selection of art collectibles, vinyl toys and action figures at Tenacious To ..read more

Danielle Potter—who's "Dani’s Mallows" YouTube channel is one of the fastest growing in the world of Squishmallows—joins us for an all-new episode of The Reluctant Adult Conversation! Dani shares the trials and tribulations of collecting from the United Kingdom. From hefty shipping charges to limited in-store options, Dani is often forced to rely on the kindness of Squish strangers to maintain her collection. Before her social media propelled her into Squish-stardom, Dani, like many in the toy collecting community, faced opposition to her chosen hobby. You’ll hear how Dani conquered her haters ..read more

MONDO busts our dreams of the perfect Real Ghostbusters toy line by unleashing an entity even more frightening than a ghost — the price tag! Plus, NECA and Super7 battle for Ninja Turtle supremacy while Playmates is also here. And, funding HasLab projects is half the battle for G.I. Joe fans who make quick work of the Cobra Rattler. I'm in danger! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter&nbs ..read more

As Hollywood blockbusters struggle to attract an audience, more than 5 million fans willingly watched 4-hours of a YouTuber systematically dissect why Disney’s Star Wars Hotel sucked. Plus, pop goes the gecko! Learn how you could own a piece of Funko history. And, collectors preemptively prevent premature pre-orders from pressuring their purchasing power. Can toy companies survive without that upfront cash? Oh, I've wasted my life. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD Save ..read more

Somebody check Hasbro’s Pulse! The toy giant has a big problem and unlike our bank balance, it’s not getting any smaller. Plus, Fwoosh goes the dynamite. The internet toy resource loses its identity. And, Super7 knocks it out of the park with their Power Rangers Ultimates Dino Megazord. Remember, as far as anyone knows, we're a nice, normal family. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth https://ee.toys/TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdu ..read more

Santa Claus is coming to town. But he’s not coming alone. Fresh Monkey Fiction knows Santa’s bowl full of jelly can’t jam those toys down your chimney all by himself. He needs his steed! Plus, Godzilla Minus One equals profit. And, NECA is feeling lucky after packaging 8 rabbits’ feet in one exclusive Ninja Turtles box. If you don't like your job, you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth&n ..read more

NECA wants their damn toys back! And they ain’t taking no for an answer. Plus, time is running out to back Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Plasma Series (Anniversary Edition) HasLab. And, that time the Power Rangers almost went one-on-one with The Undertaker. If it's clear and yella, you've got juice there, fella! If it's tangy and brown, you're in cider town. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast T ..read more

Dan Larson, the most professional man in all of toys, invites us to peer into his Secret Galaxy on this all-new episode of The Reluctant Adult Conversation! Dan talks about his decision to leave Twitter for BlueSky and greener pastures, as well as celebrating nearly a decade of shining a spotlight on toys and geek culture on YouTube. Dan breaks down why those AI-generated memes flooding Facebook are harming the artists behind the very media fans claim to cherish. Plus, he shares his take on the future of toy manufacturing, and ponders the mystery of why so many action figures bear an uncanny r ..read more

Todd McFarlane laughs last at collectors who thought they could buy a Joaquin Phoenix Joker at a reasonable price. Plus, Designer Con brings out the best and priciest toys that companies have to offer. And, Joy Toy makes April fools out of all the Ninja Turtles makers that came before. Suspect is hatless, repeat, hatless. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth with code TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook ..read more

Josh De Vaney is the self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of Michael Jordan Collecting. Josh spent the better part of the last decade amassing a Michael Jordan collection worthy of the NBA legend—including unreleased prototypes of what would have been MJ’s first-ever action figures! Josh traveled to America from his home in Australia to investigate the still-unsolved mystery surrounding the origin of what is possibly the rarest Michael Jordan toy ever (almost) produced. How does Josh hope to preserve his collection and what would he say if he ever met His Airness in-person? Email TheReluctantAdultPo ..read more