The Reluctant Adult Podcast
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe don't wanna grow up, but we already did. Paul and Bill discuss the week's action figure news, plus what it was like growing up as Toys “R” Us kids, compared to juggling work, life, and collecting as a grown-ass adult. New episodes every Wednesday.
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App Store Retro Video Game Emulator Fallout
April 22, 2024 14:18 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBFallout fans are learning what Righteous Gemstones fans already knew: Walton Goggins is one Ghoul character. Plus, retro video games are having the best week ever as Apple’s App Store unleashes its first emulator for iPhone users. And, this McDonald’s leak could spoil more than your appetite. Did a Captain American Happy Meal promotion just give away the movie’s big twist? Hi, Super Nintendo Chalmers! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and g...
Marvel's Deadpool and Wolverine Promise a Popcorn Bucket That Will Make Dune Part 2's Viral Vessel Blush
April 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBBack to the Drawing Board. Todd McFarlane kickstarts a new crowdfunding campaign that was either wildly successful or a total failure. Plus, Marvel hopes to butter up the box office with a Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket that fans can’t keep their hands off. And, end of an error. We bid adieu to Super7’s The Simpsons Ultimates with a review of the most bizarre wave to date. I'm trying to be a sensitive father, you unwanted moron! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdu...
Ninja Turtles 88 Remastered Action Figures Have Collectors Feeling "Porous"
April 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBHoley Turtle Texture, Batman! Playmates’ 88 Remastered Ninja Turtles have collectors thinking, “Poor us.” Plus, mooove over, Street Sharks, there’s only room for one retro anthropomorphic Turtles-knockoff action figure line in these parts. And, the real April Fools is the friends me made along the way. NECA dares collectors to buy a life-sized M3GAN collectible. What could possibly go wrong? I bent my wookiee. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save ...
Action Figure Architect Todd McFarlane Commits to Making Batman Forever
April 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBBoy, Wonder! McFarlane whips out his Master Dick at WonderCon along with the other Batman Forever characters from next summer’s Build-a-Figure set. Plus, is the toy aisle ready for Mike Rotch? When it comes to their new The Simpsons toyline, JAKKS is already phoning it in! And, fans of X-Men cartoon buy X-Men toys. Company executes still find a way to blame collectors. I'm a stupid moron with an ugly face and a big butt and my butt smells and I like to kiss my own butt. It’s The Reluctant Ad...
FLIP-OR SPEAKERS! Mad Hatter Reviews and Mega Jay Retro Join the Conversation
March 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFLIP-OR is succeeding where so many other crowd funders have failed. The world's first action figure of a toy flipper surpassed its original Kickstarter goal and is within striking distance of the campaign’s ultimate stretch goal. Why is this toy baddie resonating with collectors and how did FLIP-OR go from parody to toy reality? The brain-daddy of FLIP-OR, Mad Hatter Reviews, and his right hand man, Mega Jay Retro, join Paul and Bill on this episode of Reluctant Adult Conversations. Back F...
The Bald-Faced Truth about He-Man and Mattel’s Turtles of Grayskull
March 25, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThe fourth Turtle of Grayskull finally rears his ugly head, and fans are wigging out over Michelangelo’s new do. Plus, cereal not included. X-Men 97 transports us back to a simpler time, when men were men, and those men wore crop tops. And, Todd McFarlane’s “Spawnuary” art contest prompts outrage after AI claims top spot. But my mom says I'm cool. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Ear...
1998's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys Are Getting Remastered — Now with the Wrong Heads!
March 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBPlaymates takes a page out of Mattel’s playbook with 1988 Remastered Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But in classic Playmates fashion, dealbreakers have already been identified. Plus, Walmart Collector Con exceeds expectations, leaving more fans than ever in a state of utter disappointment. And, transform and roll-out new self-checkout restrictions! Optimus Prime is right on Target. Do not touch Willie. Good advice. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] S...
The Simpsons Super7 Action Figures Series 2 Reviewed; New Toy Manufacturer Revealed
March 11, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Simpsons Ultimates from Super7 aren’t even cold yet and already a new toy company is taking up residence in Springfield. Plus, from Brickmaster to Spinmaster, we finally have an answer to the age-old question, “Where does Batman get those wonderful toys?” And, this Goodwill haul has balls! And Trainers. And Energy. But, oddly enough, no Pokémon. If I could just say a few words... I'd be a better public speaker. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] ...
Stop! Stop! He's Already Dead! Super7's The Simpsons Ultimates Series 2 Ships!
March 04, 2024 15:28 - 1 hour - 115 MBBetter late than pregnant! Super7’s The Simpsons Ultimates series 2 is finally shipping. Plus, forget Jurassic Park, welcome to the gun show! Mattel’s 93 Classic Collection Dennis Nedry answers the question, “Do you even lift, bro?” And, James Gunn’s Superman movie is already leaking, but is that spillage synthetic or the genuine article? My cat's breath smells like cat food. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-st...
Todd McFarlane Turns Heel, Releasing His Own Action Figure Alongside Not-Spider-Man Spawn
February 26, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBTodd McFarlane bares his soles as Proto Spawn faces his “arch” nemesis. Plus, Cody Rhodes will finally finish his story, as fans take matters into their own hands. And, a Batman Beyond movie where the villain deletes unreleased movies for tax incentives. Nah! Too unbelievable. I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth https://ee.toys/TOYPO...
Marvel Aims to Get Back on Track with Deadpool, X-Men 97, and Fantastic Four
February 20, 2024 15:46 - 1 hour - 100 MBMarvel’s next first family fingered. Pedro Pascal and friends introduced as the MCU’s Fantastic Four. Plus, Moose and Turtles? The toy company known for slime and goo is a natural fit for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And, Target better self-check itself before it self-wrecks itself. Shoppers bemoan the retail giant’s decision to limit self-checkout registers. Your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctan...
Back That Thing Up! Hasbro's Latest Transformers HasLab Needs Your Support
February 12, 2024 15:28 - 1 hour - 108 MBHasbro calls in the big guns for their latest HasLab Project. Oh! And now the big guns are transforming into normal-sized robots. Plus, strike three hundred; you’re out! Former Mattel executive and current MOTU scandalmonger Scott Neitlich tangles with YouTube’s appeal process. And, we’ve got one! Make that two! Ghostbuster popcorn buckets are poppin’ off! Eat my shorts! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock it...
Vintage Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good | Hasbro Drops Ghostbusters 84 Neutrona Wand
February 05, 2024 15:42 - 1 hour - 103 MBHasbro hopes Ghostbusters fans like collecting spores, fungus and Neutrona Wand molds as the toy maker gears up for the classic 84 version. Plus, WWE fans eager to see Cody Rhodes finish his story at WrestleMania are suddenly wishing they saw Black Adam in theaters. And, rubber ducky, you’re the one! Tubbz makes collecting cosplaying ducks lots of fun! I'm not fat. I'm big boned. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in...
Fortnite Players Cry Fowl Over Latest Family Guy Addition
January 29, 2024 14:56 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBFortnite is accused of body shaming one of its own characters. Is prejudice or laziness to blame for the shape of things? And, Mondo unveils their Masters of the Universe Orko action figure, Troll’an fans with a particular feet-ure. Plus, Hasbro’s graphics department snubs Episode 2 Anakin, presenting a distinctly more Revenge of the Sithy version. I wash myself with a rag on a stick. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping ...
Todd McFarlane Unmasks Christian Bale and Gives Fans a New Ben Affleck from Batman Vs. Superman
January 22, 2024 15:36 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBTodd McFarlane dishes up a double dose of Dark Knight in both Bale and Affleck varieties. Plus, Zac Efron gets his own Iron Claw action figure, but you might not see the resemblance until after several White Claw. And, the He-Man universe isn’t exactly known for its sophisticated nomenclature, but these Turtles of Grayskull characters are Worse-Or than most. Ah, sweet pity. Where would my love life have been without it? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail....
No New Disney Collectibles from Super7, Existing Pre-Orders Allegedly Still Coming
January 15, 2024 02:53 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIt’s not you, it’s Mickey. Super7 and the Walt Disney Corporation agree to go their separate ways, leaving collectors wondering about the future of lines like The Simpsons Ultimates. Plus, NECA opens their vault, giving fans a second chance to pay third party prices. And, Turtles of Grayskull debut to ooze and awes. Oh, loneliness and cheeseburgers are a dangerous mix. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock item...
Steamboat Willie or Won’t He? Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain, Every Internet T-shirt Shop
January 07, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBHot diggity dog! Mickey Mouse enters the public domain, and the horror genre is looking to capitalize faster than you call spell M-O-U-S-E. Plus, the Pop-Tarts mascot takes media consumption to horrifying new levels. And, the Has-Laboratory is unleashing Ecto Strech Tech on the latest Frozen Empire Ghostbusters. That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free...
Hasbro Opens Up Their Vault, a Can of Worms with Collectors
December 27, 2023 21:37 - 1 hour - 115 MBHasbro forgets their eBay password, sells leftover HasLab projects through Pulse. Plus, is McFarlane done throwing shade? The latest Animated Batman assortment lacks both a Build-A-Figure and those superfluous paint applications. And, Turtle fans can already feel the grease as NECA teases Pizza Club Ninja Turtles. Hi, Super Nintendo Chalmers! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth ht...
Hasbro Shrinks, Wasn’t in the Pool
December 17, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 105 MBSomebody check Hasbro’s Pulse! The toy giant has a big problem and unlike our bank balance, it’s not getting any smaller. Plus, Fwoosh goes the dynamite. The internet toy resource loses its identity. And, Super7 knocks it out of the park with their Power Rangers Ultimates Dino Megazord. Remember, as far as anyone knows, we're a nice, normal family. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Ea...
Santa Claus Action Figures From Fresh Monkey Fiction Are Coming to Town, But Only If You Crowdfund His Ride
December 10, 2023 20:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBSanta Claus is coming to town. But he’s not coming alone. Fresh Monkey Fiction knows Santa’s bowl full of jelly can’t jam those toys down your chimney all by himself. He needs his steed! Plus, Godzilla Minus One equals profit. And, NECA is feeling lucky after packaging 8 rabbits’ feet in one exclusive Ninja Turtles box. If you don't like your job, you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluc...
McDonald’s Unleashes Adult McNugget Buddies and We Have Questions About Our Changing Bodies
December 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMcNugget Buddies strike back! McDonald’s latest Adult Happy Meal has fans clearing their arteries in anticipation! Plus, there’s always money in the banana-man. Fortnite teases Ninja Turtles, but we just want to know what Peely’s wearing this season. And, Pixel Dan and Brian Flynn sit down to discuss the space between their legs. Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on ...
Two Power Rangers Knocked Boots and Now the Internet is Mad
November 27, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThe war on Black Friday marches on as retailers further dilute the once great holiday with savings beyond the traditional week’s end. Plus, it’s a Green Ranger! Apparently, Kimberly and Tommy power-coupled and now the internet is mad. And, Disney fans only want authentic representations of their mice, ducks and dogs eating Thanksgiving dinner. Hey hey! I'm a celebrity! Get me out of here! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipp...
Hasbro Shelves Selfie Series Action Figure Initiative
November 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBBut first, let me take away a selfie. Hasbro’s make-yourself-into-an-action-figure Selfie Series may have scanned its final face. Plus, Super7 decided their original TMNT Ultimates Rat King design was simply too sexy to represent a character named after a dirty vermin knot. And, we think Pedro Pascal is a fantastic choice to play the Mandalorian. But Reed Richards? That might be a stretch. I heartily endorse this event or product. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPod...
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire has Us Hard as Ice
November 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe Ghostbusters Frozen Empire trailer is giving us Real Ghostbusters vibes and we ain’t afraid of not how much we like that! Plus, pry open your wallet and unleash your inner beast with Moose Toys and Beast Lab! And, Avert your eyes, it’s Ranger Stop! When is less Morphenomenal? There's only one thing to do at a moment like this: strut! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth https:/...
Power Rangers Fans and Collectors Stop and Shop at Ranger Stop in Orlando
November 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThese toy companies hope fans want to kickstart their collections with pricey toys and collectibles. But how far are collectors willing to stretch to unlock’em all? Plus, paging Dr. Wu. No, we’re not talking about Ric Flair. No one should talk about Ric Flair. And, Morphin’ time is almost upon us. Ranger Stop is this weekend, and we want to teleport you there for free! My eyes! The goggles do nothing! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast! Email [email protected] Save 10% and g...
Talking Power Rangers and the Ranger Stop Convention with Gold Ranger 0406 on Reluctant Adult Conversations
November 03, 2023 13:01 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBIt's Morphin' time! Ranger Stop 9 will emanate from the City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida next weekend, November 10–12. Purchase your tickets on www.rangerstoporlando.com and use checkout code SQUAD to save 10%. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth https://ee.toys/TOYPOD TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook Toy Sale Boat YouTube The Reluctant Adult...
Hasbro Equips Ghostbusters Fans with the Latest in Paranormal Entrapment Technology (HasLab is Crowdfunding a Trap and PKE Meter)
October 29, 2023 17:33 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBIt’s a Trap! Hasbro’s big 1027 announcement sends Ghostbusters fans racing to their wallets. Plus, a tale as mold as time. Collectors score big at ROSS as everything from GI Joe to He-Man is found at the discount retailer. And, Plunderlings’ beefier cousins, the Plunderstrong, just feel good in our hands. I don't wanna look like a weirdo. I'll just go with a muumuu. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items o...
Can Marvel Legends Fans Push Hasbro’s Giant-Man HasLab Across the Finish Line?
October 22, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 101 MBHelp me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you’re my only hope. Can the TMNT save He-Man and the Masters of the Universe from the clearance pit? Plus, do you smell what The Rock is cooking and if so, does it smell like a cry for help? And, it’s do or die for Hasbro’s Giant-Man HasLab. Will the Marvel Legend join Cookie Monster and the Rancor in HasLab Heaven? Bake 'em away, toys. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-sto...
Super7 Drops the Motherload on GI Joe Fans at New York Comic Con
October 17, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 85 MBNew York Comic Con plays third fiddle to New York Toy Fair and Pulse Con, but Super7 still manages to drop the motherload on GI Joe fans. Plus, stupid sexy Droopy McCool. Regal Robot makes our marshmallow dreams come true. And, Hasbro has us on the edge our seat awaiting their big Ghostbusters announcement. I can't believe it! I'm losing to a rug! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Ear...
You Got Ninja Turtles in my He-Man!
October 08, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt’s not the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. He’s Louis now. Has Halloween finally scared us stupid? Plus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Masters of the Universe. Will we finally see the most obvious toy crossover of all time? And, can the Ahsoka season finale fix everything that is wrong with Star Wars and Game of Thrones? My cat's breath smells like cat food. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment E...
Toy Fair 2023: Darling it’s Better Down Where it’s Wetter (Take it from Me)
October 01, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 102 MBBatten down the hatches, it’s New York Toy Fair! Which toy company will make the biggest splash with buyers? Plus, all eyes on Ollie’s as the discount retailer stocks up on cheap Star Wars helmets. And, hi-diddly-ho, neighborino. I think you have something that belongs to me. I'm not a bad person; I'm just a good person who does bad things. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth http...
Hasbro PulseCon Celebrates Action Figures, Disheartens Power Rangers Fans
September 24, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 102 MBAnother Hasbro PulseCon is in the books and collectors are never going to financially recover from this. Except Power Rangers fans. They’re going to be just fine. Plus, Fresh Monkey Fiction “Weathers” the storm with their latest Operation Monster Force reveal. And, just when we thought we were out of Ahsoka, she pulls us back in! I'm a vegetarian, not because I love animals, but because I hate plants. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and g...
Hasbro PulseCon 2023 Pulls Out the Big Guns that Presumably Transform into Robots
September 17, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Pros of Pulse Con. Hasbro taps veteran toy personalities to anchor this year’s virtual action figure convention. Plus, Super7 sells in Bulk... and Skull! The perennial Power Rangers opposers-turned-compatriots are finally getting their own proper action figures. And, Marvel fans be goblin’ up those leaked photos of Spider-Man: No Way Home’s deluxe Green Goblin action figure. I bent my Wookie! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Fr...
Hasbro Celebrates a Successful Star Wars HasLab with a Giant Marvel Reveal
September 11, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBHasbro’s The Ghost busts through, unlocking every tier on its way to a successful crowd fund. Now, all eyes turn to the Marvel team and their Giant-Man HasLab. Plus, Mattel asked MOTU fans to cast their vote for the next He-Man crowd fund. But who did Pixel Dan vote for? And, plastic is back on the kids menu and we’re not talking about the Frosty. I can't promise I'll try, but I'll try to try. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free ...
Power Rangers Turns 30 and, Right on Cue, Completely Falls Apart
September 04, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBIt’s Morphin’ time! Power Rangers fans come together to celebrate 30 years in spandex. But does Hasbro’s tepid response misspell the end for teenagers with attitude? Plus, Mattel sticks it to fans with subpar Snake Mountain decals. And, are Star Wars fans still behind Ahsoka or should Dave Filoni have just quit while he was a head wearing a cowboy hat. I'm a white male, age 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me, no matter how dumb my suggestions are. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheRe...
Can Super Ahsoka and her Rebels Blast Their Way to the Top of the Star Wars Universe?
August 27, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBSuper Ahsoka blasts Star Wars fans in the face with some live-action Rebels! Do these characters survive the trip or is something lost in translation? Plus, we praised McFarlane for keeping prices low, so it’s only fair we call him out when his toys start to cost more than Marvel Legends. And, go POP! yourself! Funko allows collectors to create their own POP! doppelganger from the comfort of their own home. Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand. It’s The Reluctant Adult ...
NECA’s Ninja Turtles Sewer Lair Diorama Divides the Collecting Community in Have (and Have Not)
August 20, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 106 MBOver the ages, our action figures have grown more sophisticated. With Ninja Turtles, we tried a new one: Economics. NECA’s Sewer Diorama wages class warfare on collectors. Plus, Power Rangers as we know it may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean Hasbro is done finding ways to get your money. And, I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Star Ace Toys announces THEIR Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, but are Ghostbusters fans better off keeping their money in the bank? I choo-choo-choose ...
Power-Con Unites the Action Figure World (Except Mattel and Hasbro)
August 13, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 103 MBI have the Power... Con deets. Toy people flock to Columbus to discover a new world of action figures. Plus, we loved Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem, so why didn’t it perform better at the box office? And, we’re green with envy at just how good this Mezco Green Ranger action figure turned out. A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Earth https://ee.t...
Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Madness is Running Wild, Brothers!
August 06, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBNew York’s hottest movie is Mutant Mayhem. Inspired by a Seth Rogen hallucination, this Ninja Turtles has everything! Lactose gathering intolerance. A gay rat. And animation styled after your high school notebook doodles. Plus, Hasbro’s financials do not look Marvelous, my dear. And, now that’s the Spirit! It’s officially Halloween as abandoned retail spaces return from the dead one more. Ah, the Internet. The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcas...
Super7 Makes the Best of a Kitty Situation; Succeeds Where Mattel Twice Failed
August 01, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBThunder! Thunder! Thundercats Home! Super7’s over-sized scratching post reaches its funding goal with plenty of time to spare. Plus, lifestyles of the Chris and famous. ChrisCon brings out the biggest and brightest action figure celebrities the Northeast has to offer. And, I’d buy that for a dollar! Why don’t you make like a Dollar Tree and “leaf” some for the rest of us! My mom says I’m cool. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free ...
Comic Books and Action Figures Dominate Comic Con as the Hollywood Strikes Continue
July 23, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBWithout movies dominating the headlines, comic books and collectibles retake their rightful place as the main event at San Diego Comic Con. Plus, Hasbro reminds us of what a successful crowdfunding project looks like as their Star Wars The Ghost project makes the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs! And, the Toddfather makes Bat-fans an offer they can’t refuse, adding Batman and Robin to his 6-inch-ish multiverse. I used to be with it, but then they changed what 'it' was. Now what I'm wit...
Picking Scabs. Hollywood’s Strike Reshapes Comic Con
July 17, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBStrike three. Take your base. Hollywood’s actors join Hollywood’s writers on the picket line as America braces for the prospect of entertaining itself. Plus, fans of Hasbro’s Power Rangers hope that lightning will strike twice as the collector-focused Lightning Collection begins to power down. And, hold onto your butts. Mattel’s beleaguered Jurassic World “The Gates” crowdfunding project is quickly approaching the point of no return. I call the big one Bitey. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast...
Super7 Opens Up a Comic Con of Whoop-@$$ on San Diego
July 09, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 104 MBI need Dragonzord power, now! Super7 summons an exclusive black and gold version of their Power Rangers Ultimates action figure for San Diego Comic Con. Plus, butter-face! Barbie fans roll into theaters sporting a brand new hot pink convertible popcorn bucket. And, Xevo-lution is a mystery! We help collectors unlock the part of their brain hiding the greatest toys to ever to grace store shelves. In this house, we obey the laws of thermodynamics! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheRe...
Mattel Opens The Gates to their Jurassic World Crowdfund
July 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThey were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. Fans question whether or not Mattel’s Jurassic Park crowdfund will uh, find a way. Plus, unsolved mysteries. Whatever happened to Collector’s Crush? Hell if we know! And, ew gross! Zuru coughs up another winner with Mega Gross Minis. I'm not a bad guy! I work hard, and I love my kids. So why should I spend half my Sunday hearing about how I'm going to Hell? Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail...
Gone in a Flash! Maybe Michael Keaton’s Batman Comeback Should Have Come in Batwoman
June 25, 2023 16:47 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBNECA does the impossible and makes Ninja Turtles 3 palatable to collectors. Plus, Michael Keaton’s big screen Batman comeback fizzles as fans avert their eyes from The Flash. And, Green No More. Are the Power Ranges wrapping up production for good or does Hasbro have one last trick up their spandex sleeve? I'm like that guy who single-handedly built the rocket and went to the moon. What was his name? Apollo Creed? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] S...
Plastic-Free Packaging Problems Persist for Hasbro Action Figure Collectors
June 18, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBPlastic-free packaging problems persist as the fig swap epidemic hits a little too close to home. Plus, put a little respeck on my name. XEVOZ is the toy line you never thought you’d have pronounce, but somehow still managed to speak volumes. And, virtual insanity! Jamiroquai gets an action figure before that other property you like. Operator! Give me the number for 911. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock it...
G.I. Joe Fans Flying High on Dragonfly HasLab Project while The Rock Hits Rock Bottom
June 12, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 102 MBSuper soldiers. G.I. Joe fans fall in line behind the latest HasLab project as the Dragonfly passes 10,000 backers in less than 24 hours. And, Dwayne Johnson is used to hitting rock bottom, but normally it leads to winning a wrestling match and not losing 60 million dollars on an x-treme football league and then being forced to crawl back to the warm embrace of Vin Diesel. Plus, I’m the Hulk and I’m awesome! The latest Marvel Legends reveal includes the coolest Hulk Build-a-Figure since that...
Toy Aisles Off Limits to Unaccompanied Adults! When They Come for Adult Collectors, Who Will be Left To Speak Out?
June 04, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBUnaccompanied majors. With bans on trend, how long until toy aisles are off limits to middle-aged men shopping solo? Plus, Hey, have you not heard the scuttlebutt? Live action The Little Mermaid updates the classic Disney animated feature, but nobody asked for a nature documentary. Let the fish play instruments! And, Into the Spider-Verse swings into theaters, leaving Burger King woefully unprepared to fulfil their Spider-Man Whopper promotion. Trying is the first step toward failure. It’s T...
McDonald’s Milks Grimace for All They’re Worth! Return of the Adult Happy Meal?
May 29, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 89 MBMcDonald’s can turn a frown upside down, but can they turn a Grimace into a milkshake? Mmmm! Plus, lights, camera, action… figures? We’re fixin’ to open up a Cannes of cinematic whoop ass on the toy community. And, head and shoulders. Regal Robot’s Nien Nunb Concept maquette has us feeling that ick. To start, press any key. Where's the 'any' key? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] Save 10% and get Free Shipping on in-stock items on Entertainment Eart...
Cruising for a Bruising, Disney Bids Bon Voyage to their Star Wars Hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser
May 21, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBGrand Opening. Grand Closing. Disney’s Star Wars hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, sets its twilight voyage. Plus, they’re taking our jobs! As the strike continues, writers forewarn of a future filled with AI-produced films starring you and your favorite actors. Wait, who’s side are we on, again? And, into the burger-verse! The King lures his subjects into the BK Lounge with a Spider-Man-themed Whopper. I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman! It’s the ...