2 Guys Talkin' Toys

There are so many great things happening that are Dino toy related, I had to get Dana on the line to talk about it!As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

When toy collectors were young, chances are one of your first toys was either a dinosaur or a truck! Speaking of trucks, this week’s topic is those multi-wheeled rolling monsters we all loved. Just like dinos, so many toylines became instantly cooler when you introduced a big honking semi.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Dinosaurs!Who doesn’t love dinosaurs?!I think some of the earliest toy memories of collectors is of a simple, amazing and super fun dinosaur. Stuffed, made of plastic or something as simple as a puzzle, dinosaurs have been that secret ingredient to make everything great. I feel like no matter what toyline you enjoy, it becomes instantly more amazing when you add in a few thunder lizards.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Displays! It’s one of the most important parts of being a collector, because what is a collection without being displayed?In this episode Tom and Dana discuss our personal display choices, what we use and how we decide what goes where.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Was there anything more fun than waking up at the crack of dawn, pouring a big bowl of cereal and watching Saturday morning cartoons? This week Tom and Dana discuss our memories of those shows and of course, which ones we think would have made for some great toys!As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

We’ve grown used to movies having a toyline to accompany them, and in recent years we’ve seen toy companies start reaching back into the archives to bring us towlines for films that never got one. This week Tom and Dana discuss the movies that never got a toyline-but maybe they should!As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

What’s better than buying 6 action figures? Getting parts to make a 7th figure!The Build-A-Figure concept has become a mainstay gimmick in toylines since the early 2000s and shows no signs of slowing down now. Join Tom and Dana as we discuss thew concept, some of our favorite (and not so favorite) Build-A-Figures, as well as some of the different approaches to the concept by various companies.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

From Stinkor’s smell to Stardom figures having magnetic feet, gimmicks have been the hallmark of action figures for as long as most of us can remember. In this episode Tom and Dana discuss some of our favorites and the gimmicks that really stood out to us in our years of collecting!As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Exclusives? Love them? Hate them? In this episode we talk about some of the different kinds of exclusives out there and where we stand.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

As collectors we’re keenly aware of the ever increasing cost of gas, groceries, and of course, the things we love to collect. How does the rising cost of our hobbies affect the way we collect, if at all?As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Where do you stand? Do you live for the thrill of hunting down that elusive figure on the store shelves or do you prefer to click that preorder button? In this episode Tom and Dana discuss the pros and cons of both sides.As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

As collectors we’re considered to be a quirky bunch. In this episode Tom and Dana discuss their personal quirks when it comes to collecting. Specific characters they have to have? Gimmicks they just can’t say no to?As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

As collectors it’s difficult to decide (for some of us) if we should be collecting anything and everything that comes out for our preferred toyline or if we should pick and choose here and there. Join Tom and Dana as they discuss how they prefer to collect and why!As always, we encourage you to join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoysYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Remember Playsets? Tom and Dana do! In this episode it's time to discuss some of our all time favorites from both our childhood and the modern era. Join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoys Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Holy cow there's been a lot of Toy-related news coming out over the last week or so! I thought it'd be fun to call up Dana and do a quick run through of some of the more interesting headlines.For the video version of this episode, check out our Youtube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

Time to fantasy book some toylines that could use a good reboot and brought into the current age of modern engineering! In this episode Dana and Tom discuss which toylines they'd like to see (and some not so much) get a new lease on life. Join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'!Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoys Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@2guystalkintoys

This week Dana and Tom are talkin about Customizing, what it is and how we approach it. Join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'! Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoys

Dana and Tom discuss the Box Art of toys! What makes box art stand out, our memories, preferences, and overall what makes box art intriguing? Is it better to have flash or function? Join in the conversation and let us know what you think, let's get talkin'. Twitter - https://twitter.com/2guystalkintoys

We felt like there was a lot more to discuss regarding Scalping vs Selling for Profit so we decided to talk about it one more time!

This week Dana and Tom discuss the bane of the toy collecting world: scalpers. What is it, who are they, and what's the difference between them and people who buy and sell toys for profit?

Introductions are in Order! Allow us to introduce ourselves (Dana and Tom, how are ya?) and give you an idea of who we are and what we hope this podcast will be.