The Reluctant Adult Podcast

Definitely not our dino! Amateur internet archaeologists dig up remnants of the long-rumored Jurassic Park cartoon. Plus, I need Dragonzord power, now! Playmates Toys gives fans an updated look at its Power Rangers Kickstarter, but at least one person isn’t happy with what he’s seeing. And, “Ho, ho, ho, pimp!” Santa’s stirring up controversy in the toy world! From Big Rubber Guys to Marvel Legends, Jolly Old Saint Nick better watch his back! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Mattel’s worst-kept secret was on full display at Toy Expo China, where collectors got their first glimpse of the DCU in action figure form. Plus, you wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts! McFarlane unmasks yet another Batman action figure as the clock ticks down on his DC license. And Super7 isn’t quite finished disappointing Ninja Turtles fans! The toy maker dropped a monstrous tease that didn’t stay a mystery for long. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro swing by to pimp their ride-or-die, Flip-Or, and unleash Wave 2 of the Champions of Nefarity! Now raising hell (and funds) on Kickstarter!

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Ross Con seems to start earlier and earlier every year! Halloween isn’t even here yet, and Super7’s ThunderCats ThunderTank is already rolling into stores! Plus, is Doomsday looming for Hasbro? Skyrocketing prices have fans phasing Marvel out of their collections. And, Flip-Or is back, and he’s brought some new friends along to help flip your wallet upside down and inside out! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Mattel hoped to keep its DC Collectors reveal at New York Comic Con Hush Hush, but some Joker had other ideas. Plus, NECA plans to fill that turtle-sized hole in your collection with something a little more fowl. And Hasbro wants Transformers fans to picture Optimus doing it. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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A new era has begun for Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series. Maybe they should fix the last error before starting a new one. Plus, Todd McFarlane knows Tomb Raider fans prefer twins, so he’s making the perfect companion to Hasbro’s Lara Croft: another Lara Croft! And The New Yorker wants to know why adults are playing with toys. We’ll tell them—as long as they promise to stop calling us “kidults.” It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Let’s get dangerous! Darkwing Duck is back with an all-new voice cast and OSHA-approved costume. Safety first, danger second.Plus, Jazwares is hoping to set a world record at Comic Con for the most Spider-Men in one place. With great power comes great responsibility to wear deodorant. And is Hasbro hiding a surprise in Santa Spidey’s bulging sack? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Playmates Toys find themselves in a sticky situation following its successful Dragonzord Kickstarter. Plus, Toy Insider goes deep down the rabbit hole of Mondo’s Rocko’s Modern Life colorway conspiracy. And cancel culture finally catches up with Arbuckle. Comics’ most famous fur daddy, Jon, gets the axe from Boss Fight Studio’s Garfield Series 2. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Whether you like your Ninja Turtles toys clothed, glowing, or with a little extra bite, San Diego Comic Con has an exclusive with your name on it. Plus, for just the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you too can own Mondo’s Spectral Ghostbusters. And, heads I win, tales you lose. McFarlane is flipping Batman fandom on its head with a “What If?” Billy Dee Williams Two-Face figure. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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I've Cena ‘Nuff! Mattel calls an audible, punting its original WWE LJN Superstars Series 4 pick in favor of an all-new "Last Time Is Now" John Cena. Plus, this X-Men '97 Toys "R" Us exclusive has collectors questioning what year it is. And why do their hands smell like chicken? And, when I heard Mr. Beast was working with the Four Horsemen, action figures weren’t exactly my first thought. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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Do you even lift, bro? MOTU fans will be clanging and banging all the way to San Diego for this year’s muscle-bound Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, Yo Joe! June is so Joe-ver! Classified collectors were divided on some reveals, but the month wasn’t a total bust. And remember The Simpsons? They’re back! In action figure form. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.

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