Open Your Toys Cast

Slick McFavorite, Cliff, batass, and Condor take a look at the news in Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe toys. Regular segments include: listner questions and feedback, news and rumors, other franchises, 3rd party, store reports and sales, what's popping up online including pre-orders and promotions, what we got, and a miscellaneous grab bag section.

Open Your Toys Cast is a games podcast hosted by Slick McFavorite (OpenYourToys.com), with 367 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Slick McFavorite (OpenYourToys.com) hosts Open Your Toys Cast, a games show with 367 episodes published.

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  Sep 19, 20262h 56m

  Toy companies really seem to be following this pattern. Is that because it’s essentially just us 30 to 50-year-olds buying this stuff now? Do you ever see a kid older than 7 in the aisles anymore? For MOTU, the Creative Beast guys double-dipped on the Dino-Riders-inspired Battle Cat and Teela exclusive homage. Transformers has been going back to its 40+ year old roots for years now. The new Dramatic Capture Grimlock scratches multiple itches for us old guys. Some nostalgia is simply fixing oversights of the past. How about an O-ring Ninja Force Quick Kick or Destro? While Star Wars might have one of the most beloved histories, they are probably doing the least when it comes to nostalgia. They are really pushing hard on more current, yet much less revered sources for their toys. Luckily for them, I love this amazing Mercenary Guard Droid and STAP.

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  Sep 4, 20262h 40m

  This week I’m going to feature things that I love that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. In other words, a curated list. I’ve been loving Blokees, especially the Defender Series. 2.5-inch stylized building kits? Yes, please. I own very few props or role-play items. However, a bomb wielded by a hot chick in space bounty hunter disguise? Yes, please. How about a 3rd-party solid piece of plastic meant to look like the oozing slime of my childhood? Yes, please. Probably the least controversial, but still not for everyone. How about a figure of a mech suit, but finally cartoon-accurate? Yes, please.

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  Aug 22, 20263h 3m

  It's Star Wars Day. At least at our local sports ball game, so yeah, we’re going. But I’m going to try to get this out first, so no long post this time. Go sports ball team!

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  Aug 8, 20263h 13m

  One thing I forgot to do as we were pressed for time was to ask all the hosts what their favorite reveal was from the show. I’ll keep mine to the four franchises as I usually do, but hopefully we can squeeze that in too on the next show. For Masters, as much as I love build-a-figures and vintage toy artwork homages, it does seem like more of the same. Their Chronicles Clawful is what really caught my eye. All I thought I wanted from Star Wars was a Rotta the Hutt in either Black Series or Vintage Collection. Well, I got both and hate the execution on both. So, even though I won’t buy it, my favorite Star Wars thing was the vintage decoed X-Wing. What’s funny is my favorite Transformer is something we didn’t even talk about. It was hidden in the official pics. Besides the Icons Decepticon symbol Megatron, everything else was pretty lackluster. Even more disappointing was G.I. Joe. I get it, they blow their load with Yo Joe June. Besides some name reveals, we really only got what is looking to be a disappointing Thundermachine.

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  Jul 11, 20262h 34m

  As we get closer to SDCC, companies are starting flex, literally. Mattel’s Gym Bro Skeletor is getting his reps in. Joe had some hits and misses to end Yo Joe! June. At least we’re finally getting a Flash. Black Series released probably one of the most perfect Clone packs ever, and it shows. It is sold out everywhere. While it’s just some teaser pics, and we’ve got better ones since, I’m excited for an official MP(G) Blaster.

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