Talking Toys With Taylor And Jeff

Say hello to the coolest toys you never heard of. Taylor suggested this line, and Jeff had NO idea what he was talking about, and NOW they’re both scouring eBay for playsets! It was the 80s, so everything transformed into … Continue reading →

Taylor & Jeff get small on this edition of Action Figure Exclusive as they talk about the Jawa! Vinyl cape or soft goods, which will they prefer?? And is the Jawa gun really cool, or is it a little lame … Continue reading →

Too much of a good thing. It happens to all of us, if we’re lucky. Jeff LOVES the Gentle Giant Jumbo Star Wars figures, as you are all WELL aware. Now, our friends at GG are releasing more jumbo figures … Continue reading →

Please note: This podcast will remain a work-in-progress, with additions being made to it from time to time, so if you check back, you may hear a story that wasn’t there the time before. We will do our best to … Continue reading →

If people are two-faced, they are considered to be bad. If someone has THREE faces, does that 3rd face cancel out the 2nd? These are the thoughts that keep Jeff awake at night. Luckily, he and Taylor decided to talk … Continue reading →

And here we are again in the 80s, bad puns and bright colors abound. It was a simpler time. It was a better time. C.O.P.S. were cops, and Crooks were, well, crooks. Taylor and Jeff take another trip back in … Continue reading →

Death Squads aren’t particularly kid-friendly groups of people, right? Didn’t stop Kenner from naming an action figure for them. What we now know as the Star Destroyer Commander was originally called the Death Squad Commander, and Taylor & Jeff discuss … Continue reading →

 Completist: an obsessive, typically indiscriminate, collector or fan of something Is this you? Is it Taylor? Is it Jeff? It’s probably Jeff. It MIGHT be Taylor in certain areas. Either way, it’s a topic of discussion among collectors. When is … Continue reading →

Apparently people in Eternia were VERY easily duped. All it took to get a spy in your enemy’s midst was to build a robot that looked vaguely like the person it was impersonating. As evidence: Faker, the “Evil Robot of … Continue reading →

Another Talking Toys, another R-rated 80’s property that got turned into a cartoon and toy line for kids! Troma Studios is not known for its quality or its family-friendly themes, but that didn’t stop Playmates from launching a toy line … Continue reading →

There’s one, set for stun! And thus was born arguably the greatest troopbuilder ever made: The Imperial Stormtrooper! The white armor, the black body suit, the helmet that looks vaguely human. These guys are coooooool. Taylor and Jeff dissect the … Continue reading →

Ok, the title is long, so stick with me. This week, Taylor and Jeff are going anti-apologist. They’re talking about the toy from their favorite toy line that they just can’t get behind. You know, that ONE piece from the … Continue reading →

Taylor and Jeff continue their discussion of Mattel’s Masters of the Universe line with the first (sing with with me ELO-style) “eeeeee-eeeeevil woman,” Evil-Lyn! How did she fit into Skeletor’s gang? What was her power? Did her  yellow skin make … Continue reading →

It’s finally here folks, Taylor and Jeff have FINALLY started down a road that they plan to be travelling on for quite awhile. Since it’s going to be a long trip, they brought some friends along. This week, Dan Zehr … Continue reading →

It’s time for everyone’s favorite fussy droid, C3PO! Taylor and Jeff discuss the first figure Jeff ever owned, so you can imagine just how nostalgic it gets. Actually, it’s not THAT bad, believe it or not. Actually, just listen, then you … Continue reading →

As promised, the exciting conclusion of Jeff’s interview with Mark Bellomo, author of The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures, 1978-1985. If you missed the first part, check out the latest episode of Bantha Banter here, then come … Continue reading →

This week, Taylor and Jeff get in touch with their feminine side. Lucky for them, the feminine side in character is as tough as any of the dudes they’ve discussed so far. Mattel’s Teela is a match for any of … Continue reading →

In our third year of podcasting, we are STILL able to have a Talking Toys FIRST! For the first time, Taylor & Jeff discuss a toy line that NEITHER of them knew much about before they started researching. Infaceables: Mystic … Continue reading →

It’s everybody’s favorite smuggler!!!! This week, Taylor and Jeff get down with Han Solo, from the Kenner Star Wars line. Does his quick-draw right arm make up for his sieg-heil left arm? Listen and find out!

In another Talking Toys first, the guys discuss the first toy line based on a restaurant!! That’s right, in 1976, Ronald McDonald and Friends got their own Mego-esque figures, made by Remco!  The toys WERE actually cooler than they sound, … Continue reading →