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

Welcome to the Toy Federation podcast, where we dive into the world of vintage and modern action figures, covering toys primarily from the 1980s through the 2020s! In this special Halloween-themed episode, we discuss our favorite scary, monster, and horror-related toys, exploring the spooky characters that defined a generation of collectors. We cover everything from Masters of the Universe villains like Skeletor and the infamously smelly Stinkor to the classic Remco Monsters line featuring Dracula and Frankenstein. The conversation features deep cuts into rare and overlooked lines, including the Kenner Alien figure, Supernaturals, Swamp Thing, and the much-desired but never-produced Monster Squad figures, alongside other genre favorites like Star Wars beasts (Wampa, Rancor) and the wacky characters of Toxic Crusaders, providing insights into collecting, toy gimmicks, and pure '80s and '90s nostalgia.#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, where hosts Ryan, Travis, and Andy discuss everything that excites YouTubers interested in toys and action figures from the 1980s through the 2020s. This episode dives into the current frustrations of modern collecting, addressing questions about the challenges of managing pre-orders and financial predicaments, inventory issues for shops, and the ongoing backlash surrounding limited exclusives and sold-out items. The team also provides deep dives into collecting history, comparing the expansive value and merchandise of Star Wars (which originated the modern action figure scale) against Star Trek merchandise across the '70s, '80s, and '90s, while touching on collectible topics such as grading figures, the post-COVID collecting boom, and even the absurdity of NFTs and digital toys. Whether you are a fan of retro Casio calculator watches, Mego figures, or high-end items like Hot Toys, tune in for an insightful conversation about pop culture and the world of collecting.#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 to the Toy Federation Podcast with Ryan, Travis, and Andy, where we dive deep into the world of toy collecting spanning the 1980s to the 2020s! In this episode, the hosts tackle the massive disruption of AI in toys, specifically focusing on Mattel's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to create AI-powered Barbies, Hot Wheels, and Fisher Price products. As toy giants like Hasbro and Lego explore similar ventures, introducing concepts like ChatGPT robots, the discussion shifts to the potential dystopian realities, referencing Terminator and M3GAN, and whether these "learning" dolls and figures will replace imagination and social engagement, leading to the "dumbing down of society". The hosts blend this futuristic debate by contrasting modern tech with beloved retro toys, revisiting classics like GI Joes, the nostalgic charm of Teddy Ruxpin, obscure lines like Power Lords, and the ongoing mysteries of vintage Star Wars Kenner figures and their production errors. If you are interested in both classic action figures and modern toy trends, tune in to hear the hosts debate the impact of AI on creativity and why they believe it’s the biggest mistake in the long run.#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 Horror Convention September 5-7, 2025: Retro-Horrorcon.com*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

Tune in to Toy Federation with Ryan, Andy, and Travis as they delve into the nostalgic topic of their favorite toy stores growing up and examine how the toy collecting experience has changed from the 1980s through the 2020s. This episode is essential for anyone interested in vintage toys and retail history, as the hosts vividly recall the massive, floor-to-ceiling stock at legendary locations like Toys R Us and Child World, contrasted with the unique appeal of regional stores such as Lionel Play World, Kmart, and department stores like Sears. They discuss the glory days of seeing endless walls of Star Wars and GI Joe figures and lament the modern reality of limited stock, peg warmers, and scalping when searching for contemporary action figures like Marvel Legends at Target. Furthermore, the conversation explores unusual toy-buying spots—like drugstores and grocery stores—and provides insight into the shift towards toy investment and speculation, from comics to Beanie Babies, offering a comprehensive look at the world of toy retail.#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 to the Toy Federation Podcast after the successful Retro-Horror Con after show, where the hosts dive deep into running their ambitious new venture: an "everything toy show" with a horror theme. Unlike most horror shows, which often lack a strong toy vendor base, this convention was designed specifically to be family-friendly and appeal to collectors interested in toys from across the decades. The show successfully merged interest in vintage toys with an array of modern collectibles, including popular lines like Funkos, NECA, Legends figures, and blind boxes. Listen as the team discusses the impressive turnout, securing high-profile guests like Roger L. Jackson (voice of Ghostface from the Scream franchise) and Jonathan Breck (The Creeper from Jeepers Creepers) despite being a first-year convention, and the unique vendors, including collectibles and toy manufacturers like Trick or Treat Studios and Grindhouse Toys. This episode details the challenging but rewarding process of building a new show, catering to collectors of both classic and modern figures, and the excitement for expanding this unique toy-focused event in the future.#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