Wrestling Figure News Podcast

On this special A Wrestling Figure News Kinda Mood episode, Travis Moody from A Toy Kinda Mood joins to discuss a packed week of WWE pre-orders from Ringside Collectibles, including WWE Elite 111, Ultimate 22, Elite Survivor Series, Elite Greatest Hits and Top Picks and more. But first Travis and Justin share their favorite toyetic attires from Backlash, with a nod to Adventures in Collecting. They also take a spin through recent image reveals, including the WWE-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, Best of Ultimates, and Greatest Hits Elites, among others. They touch on the upcoming Legends of the Territory Era launch, the delay of the PowerTown Matt Cardona and Brian Myers figures, and the latest Jazwares Vault opening. Finally, the show wraps with some favorite pickups of the last week. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Watch video of the show here. Follow A Toy Kinda Mood on YouTube. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Luis, from AOPW (All Out Pro Wrestling), joins the Wrestling Figure News Podcast to share the secrets to creating a great picfed. Luis discusses the figures that work best for a fed, his set up, balancing collecting versus creating the AOPW roster and much more. He also shares which star is the most polarizing, how Dax Harwood became AOPW's Iron Man and teases May's shows. Plus, Luis sticks around to discuss the latest news, including AEW Unrivaled 15, WWE Elite 110, the latest Target legends releases, TNA figures and much more. Follow AOPW_Figures on Instagram. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Luca (aka Tarver89) returns to share his WrestleMania weekend experience, including firsthand accounts of the CM Punk WWE reveals; the Mattel WWE display; Zombie Sailor Toys' modern-scale figures, including Abdullah the Butcher; and much more. We also discuss PowerTown's TNA figure reveals and pre-order. Follow Luca on Instagram at Tarver89⁠. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

This week's Wrestling Figure News Podcast features a WrestleMania reveals rewind, courtesy of A Toy Kinda Mood. The panel features A Toy Kinda Mood's Travis Moody, YouTube wrestling figure reviewers Kyle Peterson and Alex West, and Wrestling Figure News' Justin Kendall. Listen the the discussion here. Or watch it via A Toy Kinda Mood. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Jamie and Daniel from the 3 Points of Articulation Podcast join Justin to discuss all the Mattel WWE reveals from Day One of WrestleMania weekend. They break down a flood of reveals, including the SmackDown Elite 4-pack, ECW figures of the Dudleys and Sandman, the Headbangers, and Ultimate Legends Dusty Rhodes, Vader and more. The trio also discusses the heavy lean on nostalgia with the reveals. Jamie and Daniel also dish on the retros, including Epic Toys' Deluxe Edition Diamond Dallas Page and another run of Powers of Pain. Check out the 3 Points of Articulation Podcast. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Prolific YouTube wrestling figure reviewer Alex West Collects joins to discuss all of the news, including the opening of the Jazwares Vault and his experience ordering the AEW Supreme Collection Malakai Black. West also discusses recent releases, including WWE Elite 108, featuring the first Elite figures of LA Knight and Terry Gordy. West shares his thoughts on the Ultimate Edition WCW ring and Eric Bischoff figure. Plus, we dig into news on Monday Night War Ultimates hitting stores, the Amazon exclusive Rey Mysterio delay, and a rumored UWF Championship. West also shares his thoughts on where he might take his channel in the future. Follow Alex West Collects on YouTube. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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 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

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. Follow Custom Toy Rings on Instagram. Stay up-to-date with the latest wrestling figure news at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WrestlingFigureNews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music: “Hackers” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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

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, 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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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