Dive into the latest Toy Federation podcast where hosts share invaluable toy convention setup tips for toy vendors and collectors alike! Whether you're a seasoned seller or preparing for your first Retro Toycon, this episode covers optimizing booth display, crucial pricing strategies for vintage toys (including avoiding price gun damage and using sticky notes), and engaging with customers effectively. The discussion also takes a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s and 1990s, exploring the impact of Transformers the Movie (and Optimus Prime's death!) and G.I. Joe the Movie, along with experiences in comic book collecting (from its 90s boom to graded issues), the nuances of graded figures, and even the best methods for cleaning vintage toys to reveal their hidden glory. Plus, reminisce about classic 80s/90s pop culture and quirky TV commercials. Perfect for anyone interested in toys from the 1980s to 2020s, this episode is packed with insights for your toy collecting journey and potential toy business ventures!#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

Welcome to the Toy Federation podcast with Ryan, Travis, and Andy, your ultimate guide to toy collecting from the 1980s to the 2020s! In this episode, the team shares insider tips and advice for collecting, encouraging listeners to collect what they genuinely like and enjoy rather than focusing solely on potential profit or market trends. They dive into discussions about diverse toy lines, from tracking down "worthless" '90s Star Wars figures with missing parts to the surprising value appreciation of initially unpopular Tron Legacy figures. The conversation covers the complexities of the modern toy market, including Hasbro's strategies for lines like G.I. Joe Classified and Marvel Legends, the challenges of blind assortments for retailers, and the impact of movies like Eternals on toy sales. Whether you're interested in the nostalgia of acquiring childhood treasures, the art of restoring vintage packaging, the debate between in-box and loose collecting, or navigating the world of third-party and bootleg Transformers, this podcast offers insights on budgeting, the enjoyment of the process, and what makes a collection truly valuable to you, emphasizing that sometimes the "uncool" or less sought-after items become the most interesting.#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

Join Ryan, Travis, and Andy from Toy Federation, a toy store in Greer, South Carolina, for their latest toy podcast! This episode primarily explores the widespread practice of figure reuse and repurposing across various toy lines, from classic Transformers to modern Marvel action figures. They also discuss the evolution of Star Wars Black Series figures, noting improvements in face sculpts over time and the impact of bootlegs and knockoffs on the secondary market. Beyond toy manufacturing, the hosts offer insights into the toy collecting market, sharing experiences with customers, valuing rare items (and identifying scams), and even their own creative "Wicked Warriorz" toy line with hilariously named characters like Pumpkosis and Artillazilla. Get ready for a candid discussion on pop culture, toy collecting challenges, and the unique history behind your favorite action figures, straight from a shop recently featured in "The Greer Bucket List".#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