Wrestling Figure News Podcast
By Wrestling Delorean
Wrestling Figure News PodcastApr 14, 2023
WWE Figure Reveals, CM Punk Delayed & Jazwares Vault AEW & ROH Fig Talk with Luca (aka Tarver89)
Tarver89, aka Luca, joins to break down the latest wrestling figure news, including the Mattel Creations Revealed WWE reveals, including the Coliseum Collection Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Million Dollar Man, Legends of the Territory Era, and Imperium. Plus, a discussion of the delayed CM Punk Elite exclusive figure.
The conversation moves to the opening of the Jazwares Vault, including AEW Supreme Malakai Black and Ring of Honor figures of Kenny Omega and Claudio Castagnoli.
Luca also shares his plans to visit the U.S. for WrestleMania.
Follow Luca on Instagram at Tarver89.
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Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Kyle Peterson Returns as a Best-Selling Author, Breaks Down Latest WWE & AEW Figure News
Kyle Peterson returns to the Wrestling Figure News Podcast as a best-selling author with The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars.
Peterson discusses how the book tour is going thus far, the release of the hardcover edition and much more.
Peterson also tags in to break down the latest news, including Walmart Collector Con execution; the Maivia Legacy 3-pack; the Mattel Creations Revealed event and CM Punk teases; the Coliseum Collection Hart Foundation; the opening of the Jazwares Vault; AEW Unmatched 9 and Jerichohausen pre-orders at Ringside Collectibles; and the Big Rubber Guys 1-of-500 Macho Man and store exclusive British Bulldogs.
It's a fun, fast-paced show.
Get your copy of The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars.
Check out Kyle's reviews on YouTube here and here.
And stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Wrestling Figure Database's Dylan Sharek on Cataloguing Every Wrestling Figure
Wrestling Figure Database's Dylan Sharek joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to share how he got into cataloguing every wrestling figure ever made.
Sharek also sticks around to go over the latest wrestling figure news, including all of the Walmart Collector Con reveals, recent Jazwares AEW reveals, and Ringside Collectibles' latest exclusive WWE Elite From the Vault series. Plus, he shares expectations for WrestleMania weekend reveals.
Check out the Wrestling Figure Database.
And stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Custom Toy Rings on Crafting the Perfect Rings, Cages and Stages
For wrestling figure collectors looking to world build, Custom Toy Rings offers items that aren't being produced by the major toy makers.
JJ and Nate from Custom Toy Rings Join the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss their custom crafted wrestling rings, six-sided rings, cages, and entrance stages.
JJ and Nate share how the business has evolved to include 3D-printed items such as the 1980s era WWF big blue steel cage, the black version from the Attitude Era, the In Your House set, and other items. They also discuss the creation of the WrestleMania hexagon entrance set, projects they're working on and much more.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Nick Storm on the Latest WWE & AEW Figure News and WrestleMania Reveals Expectations
The Australian Icon Nick Storm joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the latest WWE and AEW action figure news, as well as his expectations for WrestleMania week reveals.
Storm and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall break down the return of black card variants to the WWE Ultimate Coliseum Collection line, signs of life from Jazwares' AEW line and much more.
Storm also shares how he got into figure collecting and reviewing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Kyle Peterson Discusses His Book The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars Series
Collector and YouTube star Kyle Peterson joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss his forthcoming book, The Complete Guide to Jakks Classic Superstars Series.
Peterson shares details of what to expect in the 700-page book, his thoughts on the legacy of the Classic Superstars, the current market for figures in the line, his personal grails and much more.
Beyond Classic Superstars, Peterson chats about the latest news, including the Jazwares AEW line, the Epic Toys Sabu figure, Zombie Sailor Toys’ CM Punk retro and the Powers of Pain's addition to Big Rubber Guys.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
JR From HITS 95.7 Denver on His Journey into Collection Wrestling Action Figures
JR, DJ and host at HITS 95.7 Denver, joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss his journey into collecting WWE action figures.
JR (aka yafavhomiejr on Instagram) discusses the Elite figures that sucked him into collecting a year ago, his rules for his collection, and tips for creating social content. He also shares how collecting has improved his mental health and helped him make connections and new friends within the collector community.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
PowerTown's Steve Rosenthal & Magnum TA Dish on Ultras, Remcos, TNA, Horsemen & More
PowerTown's Steve Rosenthal and Magnum TA (Terry Allen) join the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the future of the Ultras and Remco All-Star Wrestlers lines, as well as some upcoming news on TNA action figures.
Magnum and Steve also tease a big signing from wrestling's golden era, and a partnership that could bring a lot of masked wrestlers into the PowerTown line.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Kanik Discusses Big Rubber Guys Hacksaw Jim & Magnum TA, Future of the Brand, Major Bendies, and Jay & Silent Bob
Michael Kanik from Big Rubber Guys and Major Bendies returns to discuss the upcoming pre-order for the LJN-style “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Magnum TA.
Kanik discusses the pre-order model versus in-stock model, provides updates on past pre-orders, dishes on the rarity of recent Big Rubber Guys orders, shares how many series to expect in a given year and reveals how far out the line is planned thus far.
Kanik also talks about the addition of Jay & Silent Bob and the Kevin Smith universe of characters to the Major Bendies portfolio and the potential to expand into other movie, music, TV and comic characters.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
The Best WWE, AEW & Other Wrestling Figures of 2023
The Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with special guest Travis Moody of A Toy Kinda Mood to rank the Best WWE, AEW, New Japan, Lucha Libre and Legends figures of 2023. Plus, Moody and Wrestling Figure News Podcast host Justin Kendall share their most anticipated figure releases of 2024.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Mike Kanik Returns to Discuss Big Rubber Guys Adding Ric Flair & Sgt Slaughter, ECW Major Bendies and More
Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys co-owner Mike Kanik returns to discuss the latest Big Rubber Guys wave of 1980s LJN-inspired 8-inch action figures, featuring Sgt. Slaughter, Ric Flair and Marty Jannetty. Kanik shares how sales are going so far, what he's learned from the previous pre-orders, the eras of wrestling Big Rubber Guys will focus on and what the future of the line looks like.
Kanik also discusses open-ended licensing deals, the latest Major Bendies line of ECW legends and his desire for a Ribera Steakhouse jacket.
Get your Big Rubber Guys and Major Bendies at MajorPodMerch.com.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
The Scoop on the Asylum Wrestling All-Stars Figure Line with David Gold
Asylum Wrestling Store co-owner David Gold shares the latest on the Asylum Wrestling All-Stars figure line. Gold discusses why Series 1 is slightly delayed, the launch of Series 2 pre-orders, thoughts on doing repaints of the Road Warriors, and the Series 2 lineup of Eddie Guerrero, Sgt. Slaughter, Tatanka, and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
Gold also shares some info on the Impact and Epic Toys Uncensored figure lines that Asylum carries.
Finally, Gold dishes on next weekend's Wrestle Bash convention coming to Fairfield, New Jersey.
Check out The Asylum Wrestling Store.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Thread Head Custom Clothing Talks Making Custom WCW Nitro Stages, Custom Shirts and More
Thread Head Custom Clothing co-owner Rob Licht discusses the expansion of the business into custom stages, including the WCW Monday Nitro entrance stage. Licht shares that more stages could be on the way in the future. He also share which custom action figure shirts are hot, why AEW custom figure shirts are not hot, and much more.
Plus a run down of the latest wrestling figure news.
Check out Thread Head Custom Clothing.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Talking Legends of Lucha Libre and MLW Wrestling Figures with Boss Fight Studio's Erik Araña
Boss Fight Studio's Erik Araña joins to discuss the Legends of Lucha Libre and Major League Wrestling (MLW) action figure lines. Araña shares the vision for both lines, the approach to building lineups and discusses future waves. Araña also discusses the upcoming Legends of Lucha Libre Fanaticos wave, featuring Ultimo Dragon, Black Taurus, Vampiro and Hijo del Perro Aguayo, as well as the first wave of premium MLW figures with Alexander Hammerstone, Killer Kross, Jacob Fatu and Mads Krügger.
Plus a run down of the latest wrestling figure news. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Insane WWE & AEW Comic Con 2023 Recap with A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody
The 2023 San Diego Comic Con is in the books with loads of WWE and AEW reveals. A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody joins to break down Mattel WWE reveals, Jazwares AEW and Ring of Honor announcements, and Zombie Sailor Toys' heavyweight addition to his 6-inch figure line.
Buckle up for a marathon show.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Comic Con 2023 Preview: Muhammad Ali & Sting Exclusives, WWE & AEW Figure Wants
Get ready for a busy week of reveals and wallet hits. Comic Con 2023 is just days away, starting with preview night, Thursday, July 20. The Wrestling Figure News Podcast previews the Con exclusives from WWE (Muhammad Ali) and AEW (Sting), breaks down what we'll probably see at the show, and shares a few wants for both figure lines.
Also, it was a busy week of news including a Major PowerTown drop, Walmart's Ruthless Aggression, and Target getting Legendary, Bay Bay.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Extreme Sets' Joe Giwargis on Helping Photographers & Collectors World Build
Extreme Sets is the go-to for action figure dioramas and world building for figure photographers and collectors. Extreme Sets founder and CEO Joe Giwargis dishes on his company's first 10 years in business, the evolution of its wrestling arenas, the introduction of a classic arena, adding 3D elements and crowd sections, and the potential for retro-sized arenas.
Giwargis shares how going beyond wrestling changed the business, bringing in collectors of Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joe, Transformers, Indiana Jones and more.
Check out Extreme Sets.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Mike Kanik Talks Big Rubber Guys, Demolition Pre-Order and Chases, Major Bendies Future and Much More
Major Bendies co-owner Mike Kanik discusses the launch of the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast's LJN-inspired Big Rubber Guys line and the kickoff of the two-week pre-order for Ax and Smash of Demolition, which begins June 19.
Kanik shares how far into the future the Big Rubber Guys line is being planned, the cadence of releases, how to improve your chances of getting a chase Ax or Smash, the effect of the new line on Major Bendies and much more. Follow this link on June 19 to pre-order; the window to order closes July 3, 2023.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at WrestlingFigureNews.com.
Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
PowerTown's Steve Rosenthal Dishes on Series 1, Teases Series 2, Previews the Remco Revival and Talks Matt Cardona & Brian Myers Exclusives
PowerTown managing partner Steve Rosenthal discusses the release of the first five modern-style Ultras figures, including Bruiser Brody, Magnum TA, Verne Gagne, Lou Thesz and Stan Hansen.
Rosenthal also teases the first figure for Series 2, shares how many waves of modern-style figures to expect each year, and breaks down what to expect from the upcoming Remco All-Stars revival line. He also drops several names that will appear across PowerTown properties, and also discusses the upcoming Matt Cardona and Brian Myers exclusive Ultras figures.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Dan Turnquist on Making Custom Figure Belts, The New WWE Championship Designs, AEW's Customized Championships & More
As WWE introduces two new championship designs, Dan Turnquist of Turnquist Custom Fig Belts joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to discuss the new World Heavyweight Championship and Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Turnquist shares his plans for future custom action figure championships, such as the House of Black's custom AEW Trios Titles, a custom CM Punk Championship and others.
Turnquist reveals which championship is the most requested, what spikes demand for custom figure belts, what other custom figure items he'd like to get into, what he's collecting and much more.
Join Turnquist Custom Fig Belts' Discord channel to be a part of one of the best figure collecting communities out there. Also follow Turnquist on Twitter and Instagram. Hit this link for pricing.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Action Figure Reveals, a Ring of Honor Tease, WWE Legends Pre-Orders, & A Major PowerTown Update
The AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Fan Fest brought new reveals, lots of Danhausen and Hook, lineups into 2025, a Ring of Honor tease and much more. Plus, Target drops several pre-orders including WWE Legends 20 and an Ultimate Edition of The Rock. PowerTown goes major with Matt Cardona and Brian Myers prototype reveals. And there's a WCW Nitro stage coming ... just not from Mattel.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
The Best WWE & AEW Action Figures of 2023 (So Far)
Nearly halfway through 2023, Justin breaks down the best WWE and AEW action figures of 2023 so far with Travis Moody from A Toy Kinda Mood. Justin and Travis share their favorite Ultimate Edition, Elite and AEW figures of the year and reveal the figures they're most looking forward to getting in the back half of the year.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
The WCW Nitro Stage Fizzles Out, Plus The Latest News
After a post-Nitro Stage hangover, the Wrestling Figure News Podcast returns with a recap of the sad end of the WCW Nitro Stage crowdfunder and the latest wrestling news headlines, including the delay of a much-anticipated Ultimate Edition wave, the arrival of a Walmart exclusive AEW figure, a big retail sale and the latest from PowerTown.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Q&A with Mattel WWE Marketing Manager Steve Ozer on the WCW Nitro Stage Crowdfund, Rarity of Ultimates, Monday Night Wars Elites & Much More
Steve Ozer, Mattel WWE Manager of Global Brand Marketing, discusses the final days of the WCW Nitro stage crowdfund, the rarity of special release Ultimate Edition figures, how future lineups of the upcoming Monday Night Wars line will be treated, the return of the Defining Moments line, the future of Ringside exclusives, the possibility of battle damage and before and after head sculpts, and much more.
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Music: "Hackers" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Brian Pillman Joins Zombie Sailor's Heels and Faces 6-inch Series, AEW Blood & Guts CM Punk vs. MJF MOC Photos & a WCW Nitro Stage Crowdfunding Update
Zombie Sailor Toys' Heels and Faces line is getting into the modern day figure scale with Jeff Jarrett and Brian Pillman headlining wave one. Exciting possibilities await as this line fills gaps in collections.
Plus, new photos of the upcoming CM Punk vs. MJF AEW Blood & Guts 2-pack were released this week. Jazwares is filling a much-needed niche in the wrestling figure marketplace with this series that Mattel cannot.
What's happened with the WCW Monday Nitro entrance crowdfund since the inclusion of Scott Steiner into the base offering? Not a lot in the last week. Still, there's time for the project to get funded.
The show closes with a look at what's in stores now and a mail call segment shouting out a couple of makers: Riotzoo and PWR Lucha.
Check out WrestlingFigureNews.com for all of the latest wrestling action figure news.
Breaking News! Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner Added to WCW Monday Nitro Stage Crowdfund, Unlockable Tiers Shaken Up
Breaking news! Mattel has added the Ultimate Edition Scott Steiner action figure to the WCW Monday Nitro Stage crowdfunding project's base offering of the stage and an Ultimate Edition Rey Mysterio figure. Mattel also reshuffled the unlockable tiers. Is Big Poppa Pump enough to get the project funded?
WrestlingFigureNews' Debut Podcast: Whatcha Gonna Do Without the Hulkster?
In WrestlingFigureNews.com's first podcast, we discuss the future of the Mattel WCW Monday Night stage crowdfunding project and what's next after the early bird Ultimate Edition Hulk Hogan figure didn't get backed. Plus, we recap the WrestleMania weekend reveals, including new WWE Ultimate Edition, Elite and Legends figures.