The Reluctant Adult Podcast

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Discount Department Store ROSS Becomes Island of Misfit Toys as Retailers Re-Gift Unsold Action Figures Dec 16, 2024

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Still reeling from their Donnie’s Lab debacle, NECA is now demanding fans pay up if they expect loyalty. Plus, Funko taps into modern culture with their Domingo Pop! based on an SNL skit that no one under 40 can even explain. And, ROSS saves Christmas with their own Island of Misfit toys. A Water pistol that squirts ReAction figures! Duffman says a lot of things... It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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In the Year 2025, Hasbro Will Release Marvel Legends Action Figures Based on Obscure BJ's Exclusive Dec 09, 2024

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Marvel Legends enter the Age of Apocalypse with cuts so deep you might see bone. Plus, the Star Wars Pipeline is looking a little sandy. Better start sweeping or you may face a death sentence in 12 systems. And, Fresh Monkey Fiction is hoping you left room in your stocking for their latest Naughty or Nice Collection. But I always drink my.... Malk?! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Action Figure Collectors Are Getting Too Old for Misship Dec 04, 2024

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We got one! Ghostbusters fans fund Hasbro’s Ecto-1 HasLab with room to spare! Plus, Ninja Turtles collectors gobble up NECA’s Black Friday blind boxes, sight unseen. What could possibly go wrong? And, Real Ghostbusters lovers are having the best new year ever as Funko unveils Pop! versions of film’s cartoon counterparts. Money can be exchanged for goods and services. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Squishmallows Superfan Dani's Mallows Aspires To Make a Living Out of Squishing Nov 29, 2024

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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 and is well on her way to becoming an international ambassador for the popular Jazwares brand.

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NECA Declares War on Ninja Turtles Action Figure Collectors Nov 26, 2024

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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.

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Secret Galaxy's Dan Larson on Action Figures, Leaving Twitter and Why Sharing AI on Facebook Memes Hurts Artists Nov 22, 2024

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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 resemblance to him.

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McFarlane Toys is Charging How Much for the Joaquin Phoenix Robert De Niro Joker Action Figures? Nov 18, 2024

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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.

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The Michael Jordan of Michael Jordan Collecting Owns MJ's First-Ever, Unproduced Action Figures Nov 15, 2024

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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?

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Mattel's Wicked Surprise Lands Toy Maker in Hot Water. Ohhhhh, What a World! Nov 11, 2024

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Expecto Pop-tronum! Funko hopes Harry Potter fans will ‘scarf’ down their latest Wizarding World Pop! Yourself collectibles. Plus, a Wicked surprise for Mattel as the toy maker scrambles to scrub their internet search history. And, Disney premieres new trailers for Captain America: Brave New World and The Thunderbolts at D23 Brazil. It tastes like burning. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Collegiate Legends Football Action Figures Pick Up Hasbro's Fumble and Might. Go. All. The. Way. Nov 08, 2024

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Rob Post and Holly Tanory join us for this week’s Reluctant Adult Conversation. You may know Rob from his other toy line— fan favorite, fantasy-themed Savage Crucible. And you may know Holly from her steadfast Alabama football home game attendance. Together, they are responsible for one of the rising stars of the action figure world; the first super poseable college football action figures. Which institutions of higher learning are next on the Dean’s list for Collegiate Legends? Plus, could see the line expand to include other characters from the college football universe? And, why hasn’t anyone ever tried this before? Admittedly, Paul’s college football knowledge leaves something to be desired, so he tapped into the Morphing Grid to call in a favor from one half of the Bulk and Skull of podcasting, Billy from Zeo to Hero.

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