!WOOP! !WOOP! Trekkers only on this episode! Trekkies get lost! And Star Warsies can straight up fuhgeddaboutit (Gotti). This time we dissect an episode of Netflix's THE TOYS THAT MADE US that constantly reminds us it's not Star Wars. We're joined by resident Trek Expert (Trexpert) MATT TAYLOR who is also in Blake's band! Matt's not as much of a pathetic toi boi as we are so we gotta toysplain a lotta shit. Luckily he had plenty of childhood experience making grocery bag parachutes for GI Joes, which Blake didn't know was a thing. We talk about the episode and our experience with Star Trek--toys, shows, and movies--and do a bunch of goofs and horseshit too. Also: Label-slapping. verb. A phrase we repeat way too often. Arkham Asylum, Toy Manufacturer. The thrill of the flea market hunt. Playmates, Diamond Select, Art Asylum, McFarlane Toys, Lego, Kre-o, Mega Construx. I'M A TOY VANDAL BABY, I FUX WITH TOYS! Adam sings again (Reading Rainbow) #BYDHTTMWFI Alternate episode titles: "Matt: A Star Trek Story" "Worf (Puffy Shirt)" "MARTY ABRAMS: TOY MAN" ...
We're back on our Netflix's THE TOYS THAT MADE US bullshit and this time we're talkin' HELLO KITTY with special guest (and fan favorite) Jessica! What is kawaii and how did it lead us to Funko Pop? Why does Hello Kitty own a quadrupedal cat? Is HK even a TOY?? PLUS: TRU Wasteland and the REAL Hidden Figures. Adventures in NECA Turtles preorders. This podcast is now about Kimmy Schmidt and makeup. Does Kanye have some good ideas? (spoiler: no). Dilbert-bashing. Domo. Death of a Door-to-Door Hello Kitty Salesman. WELCOME TO THE TOY INDUSTRY. theme music: moreofthat.bandcamp.com ...
Live from lockdown: the boys are back to bring the bad news that all toys have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Additional topics of discussion include TOYS: GI Joe Snake Eyes in a dress. McFarlane Hellbat. Mezco One:12 Collective Joker. Mortal Kombat Spawn. NECA Horror. Jason. Freddy. Halloween. Ducks on Wheels. Toy hunting in a hellscape. MOVIES: Friday the 13th series, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and other horror. Pooka Lives! James Bond. Great Farts in Film. VIDEO GAMES: Animal Crossing. Bloodborne. Fallout 76. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 15. Goldeneye 64. ...
