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 Horror Convention September 11-13, 2026: Retro-Horrorcon.com*Our Toy Convention November 20-22, 2026: 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 for a high-stakes "Buy or Pass" session where we evaluate rare finds from the 1980s and 1990s. In this episode, the team analyzes the market value of iconic lines like G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, and GoBots. We dive deep into the world of vintage collecting to determine which obscure tchotchkes and classic action figures are worth taking home and which ones are a hard pass.This deep dive features a breakdown of high-intent items including the G.I. Joe Trooper Dome and loot bags. We explore Kenner and Hasbro staples alongside Tonka GoBots and their complex Power Suit variants, while also assessing the display potential of vintage card backs and new old stock items like the McDonald's Dick Tracy scratch-off game. Condition is key as we discuss minty Magic Slates, Hook movie t-shirts, and the rarity of Wickett the Ewok nightlights versus Universal Monsters Motion-ettes. From Michael Jordan autographs and Plastic Fantasy actresses to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sneakers and Chef Boyardee Spider-Man pasta cans, we cover the broad spectrum of rare action figures and oddities currently hitting the eBay and secondary markets.

#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 11-13, 2026: Retro-Horrorcon.com*Our Toy Convention November 20-22, 2026: 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 for a deep dive into the legendary action figure lines of the 1980s and 1990s. In this episode, we tackle the ultimate collector debate regarding toy durability, comparing which childhood favorites were built to last and which ones were destined for the trash bin. Join us as we break down the structural integrity of heavy hitters like Masters of the Universe, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the infamously fragile Dino Riders.COLLECTOR DETAILSSerious collectors know that maintaining a vintage action figure collection requires a keen eye for condition terms like paint wear, chrome flaking, and yellowing caused by sun damage. We discuss high-intent details such as the flocking issues on Mattel’s Moss Man, the notorious rubber leg connectors in Masters of the Universe (specifically Hordak and Spikor), and the brittle plastic accessories that plague Kenner’s Dino Riders line. Whether you are hunting for Mint on Card grails or trying to repair a Hasbro G.I. Joe O-ring, we cover the technical pitfalls of 1980s manufacturing, including the missile count of Voltron sets and the "Zartan effect" of discolored plastic.#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 11-13, 2026: Retro-Horrorcon.com*Our Toy Convention November 20-22, 2026: 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