Welcome to the Toy Federation Podcast, where Ryan, Travis, and Andy tackle the ultimate challenge for vintage toy collectors: identifying the most common missing parts or frequently lost items across major collectible lines spanning the 1980s through the 2020s. This episode is essential viewing for anyone who loves toy hunting or thrifting, providing crucial knowledge on what rare toy accessories to look for to complete your figures, vehicles, or to flip to fund your hobby. We break down specific valuable parts for lines like G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and Star Wars. We also cover tough accessories from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and DC Super Powers, giving you the insider knowledge necessary to spot those small, high-value pieces that often determine a collectible’s completeness and price.#toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials!*Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@toyfederation*Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop*Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS!*Our Toy Convention November 21-23, 2025: Retro-Toycon.comTOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT:*Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv*Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf*Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccjWATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST!https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36BUY Toy Federation MERCH!http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-federationCOME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650Monday 10 AM–7 PMTuesday 10 AM–7 PMWednesday 10 AM–7 PMThursday 10 AM–7 PMFriday 10 AM–7 PMSaturday 10 AM–8 PMSunday Closed

Welcome back to the Toy Federation podcast with hosts Ryan, Travis, and Andy, where they dive into the dramatic and complex reality of buying and selling collectibles ranging from the 1980s to the 2020s. This episode explores several unbelievable stories encountered running a retail toy shop, including follow-ups on the highly-discussed episode featuring a collection from a "divorced lady," which included high-value G1 Transformers mixed with bootlegs, knockoffs, and modern repros. The hosts discuss the challenges of authenticating vintage toys and detecting sophisticated recards and reproduction inserts in lines like Star Wars and G.I. Joe, which often deceive even diligent researchers. Beyond complex collection sales, they share unbelievable tales involving relationship conflict where valuable items, such as a He-Man lot and NECA Turtles, were stolen or sold without permission due to hostile divorces, demonstrating the chaotic and often emotional side of dealing with massive toy collections. If you are a collector or YouTuber interested in the inner workings of the retro toy business, including recognizing scams, handling difficult trades, and tracking down genuine vintage finds amidst modern bootlegs, this essential toy podcast offers the candid, expert insight you need.#toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials!*Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@toyfederation*Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop*Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS!*Our Toy Convention November 21-23, 2025: Retro-Toycon.comTOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT:*Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv*Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf*Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccjWATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST!https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36BUY Toy Federation MERCH!http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-federationCOME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650Monday 10 AM–7 PMTuesday 10 AM–7 PMWednesday 10 AM–7 PMThursday 10 AM–7 PMFriday 10 AM–7 PMSaturday 10 AM–8 PMSunday Closed

Happy Halloween! The Toy Federation Podcast is LIVE from Toy Federation in Greer, SC! Join toy store owner Ryan Bonavia and his co-hosts Travis and Andy as they share their professional insight on all things toys while discussing the world of collecting, pop culture, and the toy industry itself. Through conversations focusing on hit toy lines as old as Masters of the Universe, Star Wars, G.I.Joe, Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to newer indie toy trendsetters, Toy Federation shares their experiences running a busy toy store and addresses the challenges of buying and selling toy collections from across the country and even the world. #toys #toycollector #toystore WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Our Other Channels and Socials!*Main YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@toyfederation*Toy Federation Facebook: facebook.com/ToyFederationShop*Toy Federation Instagram: instagram.com/ToyFederationShop/BUY TICKETS for our UPCOMING TOY FEDERATION CONVENTIONS!*Our Toy Convention November 21-23, 2025: Retro-Toycon.comTOY FEDERATION PODCAST ALSO AVAILABLE AT:*Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mwuw3mtv*Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3pnbsyzf*Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/2bxsvccjWATCH EVERY EPISODE of the Toy Federation Podcast in one convenient PLAYLIST!https://tinyurl.com/3ds8yr36BUY Toy Federation MERCH!http://www.teepublic.com/user/toy-federationCOME OUT and VISIT OUR SHOP in Person! 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650Monday 10 AM–7 PMTuesday 10 AM–7 PMWednesday 10 AM–7 PMThursday 10 AM–7 PMFriday 10 AM–7 PMSaturday 10 AM–8 PMSunday Closed