LEGENDS NEVER DIE ....they just take time off for mental health and to reformat! Brent and Sam present Where The Toys Are 2.0! MORE TOYSMORE GUESTSMORE TOY SHOWSMORE MORE MORE MORE!!Enjoy this APRIL FOOLS Trailer Episode sharing things to come!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Well folks this is it...THE FINAL EPISODE OF WHERE THE TOYS ARE!Sam and Brent give you all the Action figure pickups, news and TV Things! The boys also pick their FIGURE OF THE YEAR! Thank you for listening! It's been a long strange trip, this is all for now.But you never know!?PEACE THRU PLASTIC! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Halloween part 2 HALLOWEEN TRICKS! Brent and Sam continue the spooky celebration of the season of the witch! Brent discovers a Matrix action figure and uses it to contact a spirit from the past! Sam shares the top Halloween fast-food giveaway toys. UNCLE DAD TALKS checks in and shares his new UNCLE DAD-O-WEEN project of scary movie interviews. The boys also share new toy news and more! WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS WITCHCRAFT, NU-METAL AND DRUGS but dont be scared it's your creepy, spooky, pals from WHERE THE TOYS ARE who wish you a HAPPY SAFE HALLOWEEN!!UNCLE DAD TALKShttps://www.uncledadtalks.com/WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Welcome to Episode 54 - Part 1 of 2 new Halloween Episodes! Brent and Sam share all the New Action Figure news and discuss current pickups! Sam interviews a very special guest DAVID SILVA from CREATIVE BEAST STUDIO! David is a talented artist and designer who talks about his new crowdfunded toy line CYBERZOIC. David also shares his story and how he got into the toy industry. The boys also talk about what scary TV things they have been watching! Spooky season is here! Don't be scared it's just WHERE THE TOYS ARE! CREATIVE BEAST STUDIOhttps://creative-beast.com/CYBERZOIC KICKSTARTERhttp://kck.st/3Q0kRU9WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Brent and Sam report on the recent HASBRO PULSE CON, and all the new action figure announcements and preorder action.  Next the boys try to get to the bottom of this GI JOE CLASSIFIED: GRUNT CONSPIRACY! Is Hasbro testing on unsuspecting customers by lacing TARGET stores with a legacy GI Joe, that is really a discounted troop builder? Are we being lied to about supply, pricing, and demand or is it ALIENS? We also review DISNEY+ STAR WARS AHSOKA series and all the news and toy tea! You're moving into a land of laughter and substance, of action figures and ideas. You've just crossed over into WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Episode 52 pick up! Sam and Brent tell tales of their summer convention adventures at POWER-CON and CAPE AND COWL CON. The boys are blessed with visitors as YOUTUBE Action Figure reviewer TOY BRO stops by with the homie LIFE TOYETIC  to talk toys and sit in on the News! Sam laments not having any GIJOE CLASSIFIED COBRA EELS. Brent obtains a new haunted house just in time for Halloween. We also talk TV THINGS and say goodbye to lots of amazing people. Summer is almost over but we always will know WHERE THE TOYS ARE! GUESTSTOY BROhttps://www.youtube.com/@ToyBro/videoshttps://instagram.com/toy_broTHE LIFE TOYETIChttps://instagram.com/thelifetoyeticMENTIONSSPERO TOYShttps://instagram.com/sperotoysTITANIC CREATIONShttps://instagram.com/titanicreationsRAMENTOYShttps://instagram.com/ig_ramentoyCAPE AND COWLhttps://instagram.com/capecowlcomicsSKELETRONhttps://instagram.com/officialskeletronTOY HUNTERS HOLLOWhttps://instagram.com/toyhuntershollowWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Enter the area of Episode 51! This week we spoke with KYLE WLODYGA, Associate Art Director at SUPER7! From trading cards to NINJA TURTLES, POWER RANGERS, and GODZILLA, we discuss his origins in the toy industry and find out what goes into designing some of today's killer Action Figures! Brent gives us the SAN DIEGO COMIC CON breakdown, and Sam gets a new cat named ELVIRA, and tells tales of NEW ORLEANS! We do a deep dive on PAUL RUBENS aka PEE WEE HERMAN. Brent is off  to POWER CON and Sam is tabling for the podcast and selling some loot at the CAPE AND COWL CON!Expect all the toy news, tv tea, and random news you need........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE! KYLE WLODYGAwww.wlodyga.com/www.instagram.com/wlodygadude/CAPE AND COWL CONAUG 13TH GILMAN BREWING CO.www.capeandcowlcomics.com/cape-and-cowl-conwww.instagram.com/capecowlcomics/WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

IT'S 50! Welcome to the 50th Episode Spectacular! Brent and Sam celebrate 50 episodes with 2 special guests. First, Oakland-based artist AMOL RAY AKA YUNG COCONUT joins us to discuss his recycled toy-making process, his paintings, his love for Mushroom theory, Aliens, cryptozoology, and much more! Next, we talk to FREDRICK FAITH AKA FREDRIX FIGURES, a master action figure painter, and veteran of the Toy/Film industries. The WTTA boys also introduce their new assistant from Jolly Old England, ELEANOR! We send off Brent to San Diego Comic-Con to kick off his summer convention tour. Plus, all the Action Figure, TV, Film, and POP CULTURE news. 50 Episodes of toy tea and cheers to 50 more.....IT'S WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!AMOL RAY AKA YUNG COCONUTwww.instagram.com/yungcoconut/artofyungcoconut.bigcartel.comFREDRICK FAITH AKA FREDRIX FIGUREShttps://www.instagram.com/fredrixfigures/WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

It's Summer and so far it's been a tough one! Sam says goodbye to Bandit, the best pal ever. Brent discusses telephone tough guys who are a problem at toy retail. We recap the TIME TUNNEL TOYS SAN JOSE TOY SHOW. Sam reviews the state of summer movies so far. Along with all the Action Figure news and more TV things, summer is in full swing! Happy Pride, Happy 4th of July, be sure to enjoy this CRUEL SUMMER with WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

This week Brent goes on vacation.  We discuss the closing of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and other Disney Florida problems. Sam tells the tale of  BRAVESTARR the 80's cartoon and toyline. We also cover current Action Figure and TV/Movie news, and all the regular junk ...........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Happy MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! We get to the bottom of the new toy news like why is HASBRO hiring the Pinkertons to harass customers?! The boys review the Return of the Return of the Jedi in theaters for its 40th anniversary.  Also what do the Mandalorian and Queen have in common? Welcome to this weeks Star Wars Support Group meeting, filled with lots of fried chicken hot takes, it's episode 47 of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

WTTA is back from hibernation! Join us to hear tales of collecting, travel, and adventure! Brent and Sam chat with KAGEKI TOYS about making custom toys and throwing online Action Figure Art shows! The boys also deliver the latest Action Figure news, STAR WARS CELEBRATION LONDON announcements, and review Season 3 of THE MANDALORIAN! We are back with a deluxe 2-hour episode! Strap in, drink up, and enjoy WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!GUEST: KAGEKI TOYShttps://www.instagram.com/kagekitoys/MENTIONS:https://www.instagram.com/barrioboba/https://www.instagram.com/startoys00/https://www.instagram.com/ig_ramentoy/WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Brent and Sam, and the gang, leave the comfort of Oakland and head to Concord California for the EAST BAY COMIC CON! This year EBCC hosted the cast reunion of the 1979 Smash Cult Classic THE WARRIORS! Sam was excited to catch up with the dashing MICHAEL BECK aka SWAN and have a chat about his experiences in being in so many awesome films! Brent strikes a pose and finds out why MADONNA doesn't do toys...... of the action figure type! We also cover the latest Action Figure Toy Film TV Industry news and so much more! Remember boppers, be looking good! You see what you get when you mess with WHERE THE TOYS ARE?!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

WTTA starts off Season 4 with a big bionic episode! Sam reviews AVATAR 2 THE WAY OF THE WATER and decides if it's worth the trip back to Pandora. Brent breaks down retail woes driven by Toy influencer fanboys. Sam shares a feature on the history of the 6 MILLION DOLLAR MAN. All the news, including coverage of the new whip-cracking INDIANA JONES toy line announcement and the possible impending end of the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE toy line. Sit back, let it whip, and enjoy a new episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

WTTA invites you to celebrate the holidays with our 3rd annual holiday party! This week we have the fantastic, dynamic gents from UNCLEDAD TALKS PODCAST. We teamed up and had a crossover episode to talk toys and things and get to know UNCLEDAD  and MIKE HAMPTON! This is part 2 of the 2-part crossover. Check out the latest episode of UNCLEDAD TALKS for part 1! Brent and Sam also discuss new Action Figures, Christmas toy memories, Top Christmas movies, and much much more! We also share a new track from this holiday season's finest horror movie CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS from our pals in DETHCRUX!  Come get lifted on this heavy dose of Holiday spirit with WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!UNCLEDAD TALKShttps://www.uncledadtalks.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uncledadtalkshttps://mikehamptonart.com/https://www.bartbridge.com/DETHCRUX BANDhttps://dethcrux.bandcamp.com/track/bloody-christmasWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

WTTA is on that Holiday train to Toy Town and beyond! Brent and Sam celebrate Sam's Birthday. Sam shares horror stories of Disneyland wait times! More Toy hunting tales. We cover the new Hasbro Marvel X-Men 60th Anniversary reveals. TV Thing reviews of WEDNESDAY, WALKING DEAD FINALE, and movie trailer talk about INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. We also ponder WHO IS MASON REESE?! Hyped on the Holidays......... it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Brent and Sam celebrate Brent's birthday and talk about what's been up! We cover all the essential news and TV things and discuss ANDOR and WAKANDA FOREVER. After we recorded some news broke. We decided to go back and have a simple phone call about the passing of 2 great actors. Kevin Conroy was the voice of Batman in BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES. His legacy will endure the test of time. Actor and Martial artist Jason David Frank the beloved Green Ranger, White Ranger, and Red Zeo Ranger also passed away last weekend. Both will be sorely missed by their respective fandoms. Life is never easy and we each struggle with our own demons. Some of us check out earlier than others. To everyone that listens to our show, we would like to thank you, we appreciate you, and never forget to always be thankful! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Episode 40 hits with spooky Halloween vibes! The boys discuss the high price of living while still feeling the Halloween spirit. We list our fave scary movies along with all the latest toy news. Join Brent the co-ghost and Sam Spooky for another creepy episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

WTTA kicks off October with a bang! Brent shares his recent trip to Disneyland. Sam shares an outing to see ELTON JOHN and has PTSD from previous shows at Levis Stadium. Essential news updates on Hasbro toy's profit margins and the Masters of the Universe huge ETERNIA playset! Sam reminisces about FISHER PRICE ADVENTURE PEOPLE as his first action figure line. Brent gives his creepy horror movie rewatches for TV things and Sam reminds us why BLACULA is a classic! Tons of other updates and more! Find out why Sam has never seen the GRATEFUL DEAD and other scary tales it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

Brent shares all the shows he has been to in the last month and Sam talks about his engagement party. Them WTTA boys, deep dive into the latest HASBRO HASLABS crowdfunding project that is triggering and tearing the fandom apart, the controversial Ghost Rider Robby Reyes Engine of Vengence. They also crunch the numbers and compare 1/12 scale vehicles.  We get the latest Action Figure news and TV show reviews. It's another down-home, bridge-jumping, law-breaking episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast