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Adventures in Collecting Toy Collecting Podcast

Dave & Erik Weinbrecht
Marvel Legends
Toy Collecting
Hasbro
WWE
Star Wars
Action Figures
NECA
Mcfarlane Toys
Jada Toys
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
San Diego Comic-Con
New York Comic Con
AEW
Kickstarter
Tron
Toys
GI Joe
Nostalgia
Transformers
Toy Industry

From Funko and WWE to Star Wars, Bandai, Marvel, LEGO, and more, grab the cart and hit the aisles with Dave and Erik as they talk toy news, collecting, culture, and more!

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On episode 220 of Adventures in Collecting, it's our annual Halloween Special! This year we're joined by Gus Rios from Cold Slither, the Nights of Unicron, and Gruesome as we discuss our Halloween Traditions, tell some real ghost stories from our own... more

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Closing out our #NYCC coverage for 2026, we're once again chatting with McFarlane Toys founder Todd McFarlane as he's in the thick of the toy conversation coming out of New York's big show. What's next for Todd and Co. as we approach the end of their... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Azzari
Voice artist known as Voices by Joe
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Episode: The Best "Video Game" Movie Ever?! Reel Talk: Resident Evil (2026) | A Movie Review and Analysis
Gus Rios
Death metal musician and member of Cold Slither, Gruesome and Left to Die
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Episode: Real Ghost Stories, Paying Tribute to Peter Cullen, and Halloween Traditions with Gus Rios!
Todd McFarlane
McFarlane Toys founder, comic book creator and Spawn creator
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Episode: A New Era for McFarlane Toys: What Comes After the DC Multiverse for Todd McFarlane?
James Zahn
Rock Father, toy industry expert
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Episode: Squishies, Pokemon, and What's Driving the Toy Industry with The Toy Insider's James Zahn
Gavin Hignight
Founder, Wandering Planet Toys
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Episode: A chat with Gavin Hignight — Founder of Wandering Planet Toys!
Jonathan Cathey
Returning guest, CEO of The Loyal Subjects
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Episode: The Art of Making Cool with Stuff The Loyal Subjects' Jonathan Cathey
Justin Namco
Representative from Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America
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Episode: The Bandai Experience at SDCC 2026 with Dave and Justin from Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America
Jon Preternia
Guest, toy collector and creator of preternia.com
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Episode: The Best Toys of 2026 (So Far) Feat. Preternia
Quaid Cundall
Creator of Tide-Realm Corsairs, indie toy designer
Tide-Realm Corsairs / Four Horsemen Studios collaboration
Episode: You Are a Pirate: Tide-Realm Corsairs with Creator Quaid Owen Cundall

Hosts

Erik
Co-host and primary interviewer with a focus on toy news, culture, and collecting journeys
Dave
Co-host known for energetic takes, interviews, and banter around toy news, hauls, and industry insights

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Fun!!

    Always fun and safe for families!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BCD1275
    United States5 months ago
  • Take a drink

    A great podcast but if you took a drink every time Dave interrupts or says “ummm” you’d be the most intoxicated person on the planet.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JohnF in Dallas
    United States9 months ago
  • Best Toy Podcast around!

    Love the podcast! keep up the great work guys! 🥳💪👏👏👏🤖🚀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gorgon Zola
    Germany10 months ago
  • Won’t listen again

    I listened to the Emily episode. First time and last time. Emily herself was FANTASTIC but I hated how condescending the “main” host was to his friend who was just trying to get through the script about their social media stuff. Great friend, right? Also, we know you have kids, dude. You don’t need to remind us every six seconds.

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    1
    Sub-Liker 420
    United States3 years ago
  • Great except for-

    A great podcast and you can tell the two brothers are really into what they are talking about. Other than the tiresomeness of Dave’s bit and his constant use of the word “umm” that is beyond distracting, it is a great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JohnF in Dallas
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans enjoy the host banter and enthusiasm, especially around interviews with designers and brand folks.
Audience notes the show is family-friendly and welcoming to new collectors.
Listeners praise authentic conversations and deep industry knowledge.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Real Ghost Stories, Paying Tribute to Peter Cullen, and Halloween Traditions with Gus Rios!
Q: Does anybody have a real ghost story? Who's had a fucking experience?
Erik, Gus and Joey share personal accounts of unexplained events they associate with ghosts, including apparitions, unusual sounds and objects moving.
Real Ghost Stories, Paying Tribute to Peter Cullen, and Halloween Traditions with Gus Rios!
Q: What's your favorite genre of horror?
Erik chooses slashers, Gus says he is drawn to supernatural horror and zombies, Dave picks zombie films, and Joey chooses supernatural horror.
A NYCC Interview with Hasbro's Marvel Legends and Star Wars Teams!
Q: What are some of the things that you guys consider when you're selecting these figures and these releases to both keep long time fans engaged and also look to be kind of that first figure in a new fan's hand?
The team balances new and longtime collectors, considers different fan communities, and brings back popular figures to improve access and avoid inflated aftermarket prices. Popular releases also support the continued production of less familiar characters.
A NYCC Interview with Hasbro's Marvel Legends and Star Wars Teams!
Q: What are some of the nuggets from you guys in terms that went into this presentation here at New York Comic Con?
The teams collaborate closely under Hasbro's Disney group, learning from each other across design and marketing. Brandon says the Star Wars presentation aimed to meet the moment with fan-requested characters, videos, and in-hand samples.
A New Era for McFarlane Toys: What Comes After the DC Multiverse for Todd McFarlane?
Q: If you could go back and do things a little differently, do you have any regrets or any characters that you really wish you could have gotten out into the line before the license left McFarlane Toys?
McFarlane says he would have liked to work on DC's Absolute line, but notes that the company's smaller scale suited it to producing less familiar characters. He says the company now needs a portfolio of licenses to replace the business it is losing.

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This show leans into playful yet informed exploration of toy culture, news, and collecting, with two hosts who bring enthusiasm, humor, and industry insight to conversations about new releases, conventions, licenses, and design storytelling. Episodes frequently feature interviews with designers, brand creators, and indie makers, plus in-depth discussions of licensing, manufacturing, crowdfunding, and the evolving world of collectibles. A standout pattern is how guests blend creative craft with business storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want practical takes on product development, crowdfunding, and fan engagement while staying entertained by banter and personal collecting journeys.

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