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Santa Spidey Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice—Hasbro's New Marvel Legends are Jolly as Hell Sep 14, 2026

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He-Man’s brothers and Desistors were out in full force at MOTUFest, showing Greater Cincinnati who truly has the power. Plus, Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour rolls into Target—but they should really be apologizing for not stocking enough Big Figs Optimus Primes. And Marvel Legends collectors who missed the VHS Spider-Man: The Animated Series figures can finally catch these re-releases on digital and Blu-ray. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Transforming the Toy Aisle: Target Finds Prime Real Estate for 30" Optimus Sep 07, 2026

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Target can find Prime shelf space for a 30” Optimus, but Playmates had to crowdfund Dragonzord because it was “too big” for retail? Plus, the George Lucas Museum is officially open, and Star Wars fans are already calling for a boycott because the gift shop doesn’t have any Black Series exclusives. And we’re running hot and cold on Mondo—much like their 200X Fire and Ice Armor He-Man and Skeletor figures. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Actions Speak Louder Than Zords: Playmates Gives In to Fan Demands, Updates Power Rangers Kickstarter Aug 31, 2026

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Playmates Toys updates Power Rangers fans on its Dragonzord Kickstarter. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than Zords. Plus, smash or pass? 5KToys’ not-so-subtle homage to a certain Marvel character hits a hulking setback after the House of Mouse sends “Green Gollum” a cease and desist. And enough is enough and it’s time for a change! Jazwares swerves wrestling fans by revealing one of the most requested action figures of all time. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Power Rangers Fans Put on a Brave Face as Dragonzord Kickstarter Launches Minus One Aug 24, 2026

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Playmates’ first Kickstarter is off and running and Power Rangers fans won’t stop “dragon” this Zord until it’s across the finish line. Plus, Hello Kitty fans are waving “goodbye” to common sense after massive crash outs over McDonald’s Godzilla collab. And disgruntled MOTU fans are being told to take their Snake Lair complaints and stick’em where Sun Man won’t shine. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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To Me, My MCU X-Men! D23 Unveils Marvel’s First Class of Live-Action Mutants Aug 17, 2026

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The MCU welcomes its first class of X-Men, including Adam Driver as “Mister Sinister Was My Father—Call Me Nathaniel.” Plus, Matt Damon kills Disney’s Power Rangers reboot, clearing the way for the Ninja Kidz’ redemption arc. How you like them apples? And the Ninja Turtles serve up a slice of Shredder pizza pie—extra pepperoni. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Spirit Halloween’s Freddy Fazbear Animatronic Couldn’t Even Survive Five Nights in August Before Selling Out Aug 10, 2026

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Target is bringing back cancel culture. If you pre-ordered any toys recently from Target. No you didn’t. Plus, Spirit Halloween is making sure Power Rangers cosplayers are fully armed and ready for action. Just please stop asking about the Freddy Fazbear animatronic. And, grocery prices are officially out of control. Over $100 for a single Jelly Roll?! In this economy?! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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To Mattel and Back: Mondo Joins the Growing List of TMNT Toy Makers with Short Term Plans Aug 03, 2026

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Is Mondo hanging up its shell? The company confirmed more TMNT toys are planned for this year and next. Plus, you only Liv once—unless you’re Chucky the doll, in which case you could live long enough to see WWE become entertaining again. And they're back-bone! The Four Horsemen are hoping Skeleton Warriors is a bone-afide blockbuster and not just another dead-on-arrival retro revival. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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SDCC: RIP NECA TMNT Jul 27, 2026

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Cowabunga may be forever, but NECA and Playmates Toys are saying sayonara to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Plus, Lara “Tomb Raider” Croft’s G.I. Joe figure sold out quicker than a fresh shipment of cargo shorts at REI. And Mondo has The Real Ghostbusters fans wondering how many kidneys a person actually needs. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Playmates Needs Power Rangers Fans to Summon the Dragonzord Before Its SDCC Collector Action Figures Reveal Jul 20, 2026

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It’s Morbin’ Time for Playmates Toys. The company is trying to crowdfund the Dragonzord, but its AI-assisted promo art has fans questioning whether the project is morphin’ in the right direction. Plus, longtime Alvin and the Chipmunks fans are convinced the latest Alvin has been looksmaxxed beyond recognition. 90s fans are just happy he at least vaguely resembles a rodent. And Episode 5 of Wolverine and the X-Men has Marvel Legends collectors scrambling to complete their Weapon X team before the secondary market catches on. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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