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Artwork for Toy Geeks!
GI Joe
Masters Of the Universe
Toy Collecting
Transformers
Star Wars
G.I. Joe
Action Figures
Power Of the Force 2
Kenner
Hasbro
M.A.S.K.
Nostalgia
Real Ghostbusters
He-Man
Dungeons and Dragons
1985
Star Wars Power Of the Force 2
Toys
Filmation
Toy Design

Diving into your favorite toy lines, one year at a time! Each week Jay Glatfelter (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan Larson (Secret Galaxy) break down a specific year in a different toy line.

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Artwork for Toy Geeks!

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Join Jay (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan (Secret Galaxy) along with special guest Griffin Newman (Blank Check Podcast, George Lucas Talk Show) as they dive into the last year of the MYP Masters of the Universe Toyline! The Snakemen story line may have got... more

Join Jay (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan (Secret Galaxy) as they dive into the second year of the 200X Masters of the Universe toy line with special guest Emiliano SantaLucia (MOTU, Transformers, Formo Toys). We get to look at never before seen concepts a... more

Join Jay (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan (Secret Galaxy) as they kick off a new miniseries all about the 2000’s version of Masters of the Universe! Joined by MOTU Legend Val Staples (200X MOTU Comic, He-Man.Org, Power-Con) they dive into all of the first ... more

Join Jay (Geek. Dad. Life.) and Dan (Secret Galaxy) and Special Guest Toy Otter as they bring a close to their discussion on Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. This episode focuses on the various ephemera related to the movie. Examining items l... more

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Recent Guests

Emiliano Santa Lucia
MOTU toy designer and artist; co-creator of 2000X/related lines
Formo Toys / Legends of Dragon Art
Episode: Masters of the Universe: 2003
Val Staples
Founder/leader in the He-Man community, involved with heman.org and Power-Con
heman.org, Power-Con
Episode: Masters of the Universe: 2002
Ryan Doell
Cosplay enthusiast with extensive Star Wars knowledge
Episode: Star Wars Episode 1: 1999 Part 2
Toy Sorceress
Guest and fellow toy collector, associated with Toy Habits
Toy Habits
Episode: Thundercats 1986
Allison Troy
Master of Research on Toy Geeks
Toy Geeks
Episode: Star Wars Bend-ems: 1993-1994
Brick Something
Friend to toy communities and first-time guest on Toy Geeks
Episode: Chuck Norris: 1986
Nick Dillinger
Host of Wait I Know You Podcast
Wait I Know You Podcast
Episode: Crash Dummies: 1992 & 1993
Mike Kaess
Guest, toy line enthusiast and returning guest
(not specified in transcript)
Episode: Crash Dummies: 1991
Alex Brewer
Sculptor of upcoming Real Ghostbusters figures from Mondo
Mondo
Episode: The Real Ghostbusters: 1988

Hosts

Jay Glatfelter
Host of Toy Geeks, affiliated with Geek Dad Life
Dan Larson
Co-host of Toy Geeks, affiliated with Secret Galaxy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Awesome Toy show full of knowledge and cool vibes

    Loving the audio version

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gorgon Zola
    Germany3 months ago
  • Done?

    Is the show done? It used to be every two weeks, but there hasn’t been a new episode for two and a half months.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dstrohmeng
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show

    Very entertaining for a toy collector of my generation. Could you guys upload the rest of the GI Joe Episodes to the Podcast feed? I missed those. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gattubella
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good, but…

    Where are the older episodes? I missed a few of the early ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dstrohmeng
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mws.gg

    If this were so good why isn’t there a toy geeks 2 also they don’t call toy geeks because it’s about people who don’t like toys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Willyham772090
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many note the show as a go-to for vintage toy history and collecting tips.
Listeners praise strong host dynamic and research-based insights.
Fans appreciate the nostalgia-driven depth and guest expertise.

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Apple Podcasts
#161
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#26
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#140
Germany/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#197
Australia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#138
Poland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#201
Denmark/Leisure/Hobbies

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The Real Ghostbusters: 1988
Q: Alex, did you have this one? (referring to the Highway Haunter)
Alex expresses fond memories of seeing the Highway Haunter at a birthday party, saying he felt intrigued by its transformation.
The Real Ghostbusters: 1988
Q: Dan, do you feel anything for the highway hunter, at least in retrospect?
Dan acknowledges the nostalgia and clever design of the Highway Haunter but still prefers the uniqueness of the Ghostbusters toy line as a whole.
The Saga of Crystar: 1982
Q: Did you have it as a kid? Did you buy these?
I was in Japan, so you didn't know it existed, really. I knew it when it came back.
Inhumanoids: 1986
Q: Were you into this show or toys during its time?
No, I don't even know if I knew there was a show when it came out.
Masters of the Universe: 1984
Q: How has your experience been with the GI Joe community?
Pixel Dan discusses his initial fears about how the GI Joe community would receive him but mentions he was welcomed with open arms.

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This show delivers deep, year-by-year analyses of toy lines, mixing rich historical context with personal collecting anecdotes. Hosts spotlight how packaging, marketing, and design evolved across eras, often featuring guests who bring research, nostalgia, and industry insider perspectives. The format blends hands-on nostalgia with broader industry insights, making it valuable for serious collectors, designers, marketers, and pop-culture enthusiasts who enjoy learning what shaped toy ecosystems over time. A standout strength is the hosts' chemistry and the well-researched guest lineup, which helps translate niche history into accessible storytelling for both longtime fans and newcomers.

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Recent guests on Toy Geeks! include:

1. Emiliano Santa Lucia
2. Val Staples
3. Ryan Doell
4. Toy Sorceress
5. Allison Troy
6. Brick Something
7. Nick Dillinger
8. Mike Kaess

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