Explore every episode of the podcast Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio

On this episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we kick things off by breaking down Christian’s latest toy hunt at Dallas Vintage Toys and a few local thrift stores, sharing the wins, the misses, and everything in between. From there, we recap the success of our recent Whatnot sale and answer a handful of listener questions.

Next, we revisit our personal collecting and display rules and how they’ve evolved as our collections have grown (and become more complicated). What once made sense doesn’t always hold up when shelf space starts disappearing.

We then dive into the latest toy news, including follow-ups from New York Toy Fair and what it means for collectors going forward.

Finally, in the main event, we debut The Toy Collector Psychological Index, a brand-new personality test designed to figure out what kind of collector you really are, from completists to cherry-pickers and everything in between.

If you’ve ever questioned your own collecting habits, this one’s for you.

Toys discussed: Jurassic Park, Marvel Legends, DC Universe Classics, DC Multiverse, TMNT, Spider-Man, WWE, AEW, GI Joe Classified, X-Men, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: Man of Steel, and WAY more. 

Episode 34 – Monster High, John Wick, and A24 Action Figures

With Christian on special assignment at Dallas Vintage Toys, Jon is joined by special guest Katie Neuman for a packed and wide-ranging episode.

The show kicks off with Katie’s collecting origin story, from growing up with Polly Pocket and dolls to her current obsessions with Star Wars, wrestling figures, The Princess Bride, and Japanese blind box Smiski collectibles, plus her legendary dislike of Funko Pops, which once inspired a full PowerPoint presentation.

Next, it’s time for the Trust Scale, where Katie breaks down the world of Monster High for Jon, and Jon shares his thoughts on the uncertain future of AEW Jazwares in the wrestling figure space.

From there, the crew dives into a massive New York Toy Fair news roundup, covering reveals and updates from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, McFarlane Toys, G.I. Joe, Marvel Legends Secret Wars, Star Wars, and more.

The episode wraps up with Turn a Movie Into a Toy Line, as Jon dreams up a fully supported John Wick action figure line, while Katie pitches her vision for A24 movie figures made specifically for “nerd boys.”

A fresh voice, big opinions, major toy news, and some of the most creative toy line pitches yet!

Episode 33 kicks off with a catch-up that takes an unexpected turn, including an impromptu toy hunt at the dirt mall where Christian scores Bibleman, and Jon shares a martial arts story that leads to a major realization about the future of his Super7 TMNT collection, and what he ultimately decides to do with it.

From there, the guys dive into Action Figure Moneyball, where they break down hypothetical trades and debate whether multiple figures are worth sacrificing for a single grail, weighing value, rarity, shelf impact, and long-term collecting satisfaction.

Next, it’s a packed figure news segment, covering the latest from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Transformers, Voltron, Street Fighter, Marvel Legends, NECA Vault boxes, Mondo Superman, and Mezco Nightcrawler, along with what’s worth paying attention to and what collectors should be cautious about.

The episode wraps up with Playset Mount Rushmore, as Jon and Christian debate the greatest playsets of all time before fantasy-booking their own dream playsets.  From destruction-heavy battle zones to ultimate collector displays.

Unexpected finds, big collecting decisions, tough trade debates, and pure toy nostalgia! Episode 33 has it all.

Episode 32 kicks off with the debut of Action Figure Fight Federation, our new PPV-style segment where action figures from different universes collide in dream matchups decided by interest, nostalgia, accessories, and pure playground logic. We break down hypothetical show-stealers like He-Man vs Lion-O, Jurassic Park’s Electronic T-Rex vs Trendmasters 1998 Godzilla, Cactus Jack vs Casey Jones, and other cross-universe clashes where the figures, their gear, and their shelf presence matter just as much as the characters themselves.

From there, we dive into the toy news of the week, including the latest Masters of the Universe movie toy reveals and a deep look at Mattel’s new DC announcements, discussing what hits, what misses, and what has collectors paying attention.

We close the episode by laying out our DC collecting plans for the upcoming adult-collector Mattel DC line. From absolute heavy hitters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Joker, Darkseid, and Lex Luthor, to must-have supporting players and villains, we go through every character we intend to chase when these figures finally hit shelves.

Big fights, big news, and big DC ambitions. This one sets the table for what Mighty Champions is building next.

Episode 31 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio opens in unexpected territory, with Christian debuting a piece of Sopranos fan fiction and the hosts seriously pondering what a Sopranos action figure line might look like. That quickly turns into a group counseling session, as Jon confronts a full-blown collecting crisis that has him questioning priorities, shelf space, and whether “retirement” from collecting is even possible.

From there, the show moves into On Deck Collection, where both hosts lock in their next collecting targets. Christian sets his sights on assembling a Toy Biz Lord of the Rings collection, while Jon zeroes in on completing Kenner Terminator 2 Series 1, including the elusive Bio-Flesh Regenerator.

The episode then hits Action Figure News of the Week, with discussion around the newly released Masters of the Universe movie trailer and fresh reveals, including MAFEX Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent.

To close things out, Jon and Christian put their turtle knowledge to the test with an OG Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles quiz, digging deep into vintage TMNT history and seeing how much still holds up under pressure.

It’s an episode full of humor, honesty, nostalgia, and collector reality—equal parts therapy session, toy talk, and trivia night.

In Episode 30 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, Jon and Christian recap their weekend at Retromania, a collectibles convention in the San Antonio, Texas area. They break down the highs and lows of the show, the figures they hunted down, the ones that got away, and the familiar frustrations that come with convention floors, pricing, and timing.

From there, the episode shifts into a full rundown of the action figure news of the week, including updates and discussion around McFarlane Toys, Boss Fight Studios’ Legends of Lucha Libre, the latest WWE Elite releases, and the newly revealed Mondo Beavis & Butt-Head figures.

The main segment asks a nightmare scenario every collector has considered at least once: What if your entire collection disappeared overnight? With real-world prices, current budgets, and today’s market in mind, Jon and Christian walk through exactly what they would buy first, what lines they’d prioritize, and how their collecting philosophy changes when starting over from scratch.

Vintage and modern collide, budgets get real, and collecting habits are put under the microscope in an episode built around experience, perspective, and the reality of collecting then and now.

On Episode 29 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the hosts kick things off by catching up and breaking down their toy hunts and pickups from the week.

From there, Jon and Christian make bold predictions for action figure collecting in 2026, covering everything from McFarlane Toys and Marvel to wrestling figures and how each other’s collections might evolve in the year ahead.

The episode then transitions into Action Figure News of the Week, covering the latest reveals, releases, and developments across the collecting landscape.

The main event is a full historical breakdown of The Incredible Hulk in action figure form, tracing the character’s evolution across decades of toy history. Starting with the classic Mego releases, the discussion moves through key eras, including Toy Biz, Mattel, and Hasbro, examining how sculpting, articulation, scale, and design philosophy changed over time. The segment concludes with a deep look at the modern era, including the most recent Maximum Series Hulk, and where it fits within Hulk’s long toy legacy.

This episode blends weekly collector conversation, future-facing predictions, current news, and a definitive character-focused deep dive—making it essential listening for Hulk fans, Marvel collectors, and anyone interested in the history of action figures.

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Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio kicks off Series 2 with a full breakdown of the 2025 Action Figure Awards, celebrating the best, boldest, and most talked-about figures and lines of the year — without holding back on discussion or debate.

In this episode, the hosts reflect on 2025 across every corner of the hobby, covering wrestling figures, superhero lines, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, video game figures, vehicles, exclusives, surprises, and head-scratching releases. From WWE and AEW to Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, G.I. Joe Classified, NECA, Super7, McFarlane Toys, Jazwares, Hasbro, Jada Toys, and more, nothing from the year is off the table.

The conversation spans personal collecting highlights, major retail and convention exclusives, vintage pickups, modern standouts, new lines, unexpected collaborations, peg warmers, and figures that sparked the most conversation in the community. Categories range from wrestling and superheroes to vehicles, WTF releases, and overall Figure of the Year — with plenty of context, history, and collector perspective along the way.

This episode marks the official start of Series 2, setting the tone for the next wave of Mighty Champions with deeper discussions, bigger segments, and continued focus on both vintage and modern collecting. No rankings are spoiled in advance — listeners are invited to experience the full awards discussion as it unfolds.

If you collect WWE, AEW, Marvel Legends, DC Universe Classics, G.I. Joe, TMNT, video game figures, or just love talking toys at a high level, this episode is the definitive wrap-up of 2025 and the perfect launch point for what’s next.

New series. New wave. Same love for the hobby.

The Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio holiday special delivers its biggest episode yet, packed with toy collecting, pop culture nostalgia, and imagination-driven fun.

The episode opens with a recap of Christian’s birthday toy hunt across Houston, including stops at Texas Time Warp and Misfit Toys, with discussion of vintage finds, modern pickups, and the current state of the toy hunt scene. From there, the conversation shifts to Jon’s recent trip to Mexico City, covering international toy shopping, local market differences, and online purchases made during the week.

The centerpiece of the episode is Toy Aisle Time Capsule: December 1996, a deep dive into what toy aisles looked like heading into Christmas at the end of 1996. The hosts break down the dominant toy lines and pop culture of the era, including Star Wars Power of the Force, Kenner, Marvel, DC, Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, WWF, WCW, Spawn, Power Rangers, Playmates, Toy Biz, McFarlane, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Pokémon-era prelude gaming, blockbuster movies, television, music, and the overall pop culture landscape that defined the time.

The show then moves into News of the Week, featuring major updates and discussion around McFarlane Toys, Marvel Legends, Star Wars action figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the latest developments in the modern toy collecting hobby.

The episode closes with the return of Action Figure Mission, a story-driven segment where the hosts are given a full mission briefing and must work together to select five action figures capable of completing the objective. Strategy, character abilities, accessories, vehicles, and teamwork all come into play as the mission unfolds.

Episode 27 is a long-form Christmas special built for toy collectors, action figure fans, and pop culture enthusiasts, blending nostalgia, modern news, and creative play into one packed holiday episode.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Mighty Champions are making their lists and checking them twice. Jon’s gearing up for a Christmas trip to Mexico City with CMLL tickets, Christian’s celebrating his birthday with a three-store toy hunt across Houston, and both are dreaming of what might be under the tree this year.

In this festive episode, the guys read their letters to Santa, sharing the toys they’re chasing, the wishes they have for the hobby, and a few things they hope to see in the future of collecting. Then it’s time for the return of What’s in the Box? This time with a holiday twist: a mystery gift exchange between hosts. What could it be? Marvel? Wrestling? DC? Predator? Star Wars? 

Grab some cocoa, cue up the holiday playlist, and join us for a Christmas-themed episode full of nostalgia, surprises, and action figure collector cheer.

This week, Jon returns from the West Coast with a bag full of stories (and figures) from California’s Bat Cave Toys & Comics in Santa Rosa, while Christian dives into a local haul from Austin’s Bat City Toys. Then it’s time to chill out as we count down our Top 10 Frozen Figures  (no, not that Frozen)  from McFarlane Sub-Zero to BTAS Mr. Freeze to The Iceman Dean Malenko himself.

We hit the latest action figure news from McFarlane Toys, NECA TMNT, WWE’s Monday Night Wars, MOTU Origins, Jada Street Fighter, and more.

Finally, we dive deep into the rise and fall of Toy Biz! The highs, the misses, and the legacy it left behind.

A frosty blast of nostalgia, news, and nerd talk.

Toys Discussed: McFarlane Mortal Kombat Klassics, Star Wars, Kenner Batman, Playmates TMNT, Toy Biz X-Men, Spider-Man Classics, Marvel Legends, TMNT Mezco, MOTU Mondo, and more!

🎙️ Episode 24 – “Chemical Toy Fair, Required Viewing & The On Deck Collection”

Recorded early due to Thanksgiving travel, Episode 24 brings the heat like a blast from a Kenner Predator shoulder cannon. We kick things off with a full recap of our epic trip to Chemical Toy Fair in Austin—what we saw, what we scored, and the one that got away.

Then we dive into the official Mighty Champions Action Figure Radio Letterboxd list: “Required Viewing”—a curated collection of essential movies for toy lovers and collectors. We debate what should and shouldn’t be included, and what makes a movie worthy of MCAFR canon.

Finally, it’s another round of On Deck Collection, where we talk about the next lines calling our names. Jon is on the hunt for vintage Kenner Predator MOC, while Christian feels the Force pulling him toward Star Wars Episode I–III collectibles. It’s toy therapy at its finest.

🔘 Toy shows

🎬 Movie canon

📦 Future grails

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the fellas play a brand-new game segment: The Price is Right — Action Figure Edition! Can Jon and Christian guess the final eBay prices of wild listings like a Green Ranger autographed figure, a sealed Naked Gun VHS box set, a DC Universe Classics Giganta Wave lot, and more?

Then it’s time for your weekly toy news rundown, with updates and opinions on fresh drops from:

• McFarlane Toys
  
  
  
• WWE Mattel Elite & Ultimates
  
  
  
• TMNT lines
  
  
  
• Jada Toys Street Fighter
  
  
  
• Boss Fight Studios
  
  
  
• …and more!
  
  
  

We close out with a special Thanksgiving-themed collector survey where Jon and Christian share their answers on everything from:

• The toy line they were most thankful for as kids and now
  
  
  
• The “Turkey Award” for worst figure
  
  
  
• Black Friday hunt predictions
  
  
  
• A figure they regret skipping
  
  
  
• Which food-themed figures they are still grateful for (Gobbledy Gooker alert!)
  
  
  

If you’ve ever wished Stone Cold Steve Austin & The JLA could pull up to Thanksgiving with a six-pack and some stuffing, this is the episode for you.

🎧 Tune in now — and don’t forget to rate, review, and tell your collector crew.

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It’s a wild one this week on Mighty Action Figure Radio. We kick things off with a real-life action sequence: Christian recounts a chaotic car breakdown saga, while Jon reveals how pushing the limits in the gym led to his first workout puke in over 20 years.

Then we get hands-on with a live unboxing and review of the new Punisher & Nick Fury Gamerverse 2-pack from Marvel Legends—does this set hit the mark or miss the target?

From there, we dive into our Top 10 villain action figures of all time. Who made the list? Who got snubbed? We break down the most menacing and must-have plastic bad guys ever made.

Finally, it’s time for TOY HOT TAKES, where controversy reigns. Christian buries Transformers and Pokémon six feet deep. Jon takes aim at the so-called “golden eras” of collecting and reveals which time period absolutely sucked.

⚠️ Warning: This one’s not for the faint of heart...

Ep 21 – Power 5 Vehicle Draft & Toy Aisle Time Capsule (1993)
We’re back from the road and we brought the heat. This episode kicks off with a full breakdown of our pilgrimage to Dallas Vintage Toys—a toy hunter’s mecca—and the legendary hauls we scored. Then we time-travel back to Fall 1993, where the toy aisles were overflowing with plastic greatness.

We're talking Batman: The Animated Series, Jurassic Park, Power Rangers, Street Fighter II, Kenner Aliens, Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog, Spawn, WWF Hasbros, and more. It was the golden era of after-school cartoons, SNES and Genesis wars, and action figures with firing missiles, glow-in-the-dark slime, and way too many accessories.

From there, it’s time for the Power 5 Vehicle Draft—where we each build the ultimate fleet of toy vehicles across land, sea, and air. Batmobiles, Blimps, Tanks, Blasters, Boats, and deep cuts like the Bigfoot Champions Crunch Arena all collide in a heated draft for toy supremacy.

Plus: all the latest action figure news from Hasbro, Mattel, McFarlane, NECA, Super7, Jada, and more.

Road trips. Retro toy aisles. Draft day chaos.
This one hits the gas and never lets up.

Before the toy hunt begins, we reflect on the last toys of our childhood. Those final figures we clung to before growing up (or pretending to). Then we dive into our Hit Lists ahead of a road trip to Dallas Vintage Toys, packed with nostalgia-fueled grails like WWF Hasbro, Toy Biz Marvel Legends, Kenner BTAS, DCUC, GI Joe, and more.

From there, it’s a tour through the latest action figure news from Mattel, McFarlane, Hasbro, Super7, NECA, Jada, and beyond, plus some early holiday hype.

Finally, we close out with a brand-new segment: "Paying Respects" to the toy lines that raised us. We shout out legends like Playmates TMNT, Jurassic Park ‘93, Batman Returns, Toy Biz X-Men, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Beetleborgs, Stranger Things, and more.

🟠 EPISODE 19:  SPOOKY TOY LINE RESURRECTION & HALLOWEEN MISSION REPORT 🎃

This week, we’re diving into Halloween memories, radioactive nostalgia, and undead toy lines!

🎃 First, the Champions share their childhood Halloween traditions and crack open a live Jurassic Park figure unboxing.

🧟 Then it’s time for Toy Line Resurrection—Jon revives the gloriously gross Kenner Swamp Thing line while Christian brings in the debatably spooky but undeniably explosive Small Soldiers. We dig into what worked, what failed, and what these lines could be today.

📰 In Action Figure News, we react to McFarlane’s Fallout wave, a slick new Batmobile ‘66 release, and more.

🕵️‍♂️ Finally, we suit up for the Mission Report: Operation Shadow Veil. An elite Halloween team is needed, and YOU might be the one to assemble it. We break down the picks, the spookiest specialties, and a few figures that are burning up the search charts right now…

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This week, your Mighty Champions are back in the saddle with a loaded episode that hits every collector nerve. We kick things off with toy hunts, weekly pickups, and catching up on the madness of the last seven days.

Then it's time for our Blank Check Collection segment, where Christian reveals his ultimate fantasy: a closet of custom Batsuits, while Jon dives headfirst into the graded VHS rabbit hole with a dream list of sealed tapes worthy of their own display shelf.

From there, it's onto the latest action figure news from Mattel to McFarlane to Motu, and then we close strong with Comeback Victory Action figures: the segment where figures we once wrote off come roaring back into the spotlight. Jon redeems Toy Biz WCW’s Smash ‘N Slam line (with some hot takes), and Christian has a change of heart about the new Jurassic Park line from Mattel.

One of our funniest episodes yet. Don't miss it.

🧃Toys mentioned:
Toy Biz WCW Smash ‘N Slam, Mattel Jurassic Park Hammond Collection, custom Batman figures, graded VHS tapes (TMNT, Batman, Ghostbusters, and more)

Episode 17: 7 Figure Fan Theory, Spider‑Man 2002 & NYCC ‘25 Unveils

We are back after a week off, and things get wild. 

🎁 First up: live mystery pre‑order haul unboxing — Jon legitimately forgot what half of these are. We’ll reveal, react, and riff.
🕸️ Then we swing into a full Spider‑Man (2002) movie + toy line review — from Tobey Maguire nostalgia to Toy Biz’s Gargoyle base, Green Goblin glider, and early MCU seeds.
📣 After that: NYCC 2025 scoop — Hasbro drops Marvel Legends Dark Avengers Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Warbow, Phantom Rider, Werewolf by Night, Iron Man Mark 72 and new Black Series Duel’s End Vader & Padmé Amidala 6″ figures.
🔍 McFarlane reveals are heating up too — new 7″ Elite Image founders line including Spawn, Savage Dragon, ShadowHawk, Spartan, Sara Pezzini & Prophet, plus Walmart Collector Con exclusives.
🧠 Finally: 7 Figure Fan Theory — your collector personality revealed through favorite lines, grails, emotional picks, and what drives your plastic passion.

Expect throwbacks (Spider‑Man Classics, Toy Biz, Kenner roots), fresh drops (Marvel Legends, Black Series, McFarlane), and the kind of banter only Toy Soldiers survive. Tune in, get outraged (in a fun way), and maybe help Jon remember what he ordered.

Episode 16 – Kenner Top 10, Toy Hunters, Weekly News & ThunderCats Quiz

The shelves are loaded for another week of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio!

This week:
 - Christian hits Toy Hunters in San Antonio and comes back with a haul of loose Toy Biz Marvel Legends. Which ones did he score?
- Jon reveals his Top 10 favorite Kenner toy lines. Did your childhood favorite make the cut?
- We break down the biggest toy news of the week, including the rumored AEW x Jazwares split and what it could mean for wrestling figure collectors.
 - And it’s quiz time! How well do you know the 1985 LJN ThunderCats line? We put our knowledge to the test with vintage toy trivia.

From Kenner classics to modern figure rumors, Episode 16 is packed with nostalgia, news, and plenty of laughs.

🎙️ Episode 15 – Mission Report & What’s in the Box

A top-secret file. A sealed mystery box. Two Mighty Champions. One plastic-scented mission.

This week, Jon and Christian accept their first-ever Mission Report, a covert op that requires assembling the perfect five-figure strike team from across the action figure multiverse. Can they get the job done with just the right blend of specialists? Or will the mission fall apart faster than a 1990s ToyBiz joint?

Then it’s the debut of What’s in the Box, where one host conceals a mystery toy and the other must guess what’s inside using only Yes/No questions. Could it be a vintage TMNT Slash? Mafex Knightfall Batman? Mattel’s Wolfman from Monster High? A Marvel Legends Blob wave grail? Or maybe even a retro Kenner surprise?

From rare vintage to modern must-haves, it’s another jam-packed episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio.

Which version of Batman stands above the rest in comics, animation, video games, cinema, and Elseworlds? Batman: The Animated Series? Arkham City? Hush? Kingdom Come? We dive deep into our Ultimate Collectors Countdown, picking the definitive version of the Dark Knight in each category and the ultimate action figure that represents him on the shelf.

We also debut a brand-new segment: the Toy Trust Scale, where we rank our trust in certain toy companies and retailers on a scale from 1 to 10. Let’s just say… opinions were strong.

And in breaking toy news, we react to the massive Marvel Legends reveals from this week’s livestream, including:

• Mini Comic wave 2 w/ Beast, Daredevil, Silver Surfer, Phoenix, and more
• Secret Wars Iceman
• The epic Gamerverse Punisher & Nick Fury 2-pack from the Sega Genesis game

Tune in, sound off, and follow us on Instagram @mightychampions to vote on your favorite Batman versions and get a closer look at the figures we picked.

This week, Jon & Christian crack open the vault and take a trip back to Fall 2005 in the debut of our new segment: Toy Aisle Time Capsule—where we explore what was really on the shelves at your local Target, KB Toys, or Wal-Mart during a specific era.

From the rise of DC Superheroes by Mattel to the dominance of Jakks WWE, and from Star Wars Revenge of the Sith to Ninja Turtles, we look at what lines were peaking, launching, or dying in late ‘05. We also talk collecting habits, retail landscape shifts, and what the figures said about pop culture at the time.

We always have the up-to-date collectable news of the week, and our Toy Soldier Figure Flashback 

Then, we return to the present for our Figure Stock Report—covering what’s currently on the pegs across all the major brands: Hasbro, Mattel, McFarlane, NECA, Super7, Playmates, and beyond. We break down the active lines, retail presence, and figure momentum as of Fall 2025.

📦 Plus:

• Where Ringside Collectibles stood in 2005
• Why Anakin Skywalker, Batman Begins, and TMNT were shelf staples
• Who’s hot now in the action figure world, and who’s on a cold streak

If you ever wandered the toy aisle with a slushie in hand, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts
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This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, the toy soldiers are reporting for duty!

We kick things off with a catch-up on recent hauls and happenings, then dive into this week's Toy Soldier Figure Flashback, spotlighting a figure that deserves a second tour of duty.

Then it's time for our Power 5 Fantasy Figure Draft, where we each build our ultimate G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero team by drafting five elite figures from the classic line. Who’s grabbing Snake Eyes? Does Sarge go #1 overall? And who’s reaching for an underdog specialist? It’s fantasy warfare at its finest.

We also round up action figure news from all the major toy companies—Hasbro, Mattel, NECA, McFarlane, and more. Plus, we update our Hit Lists, including:

• Marvel Legends
• Nintendo
• Spider-Man Classics
• Sega Genesis
• Super Nintendo
• DC Universe Classics

Whether you’re mint on card or loose complete, this episode has a slot in your tactical loadout.

This week on Mighty Champions Action Figure Radio, we dig up the forgotten, the unloved, and the ahead-of-their-time. First, we explore ten action figure lines that barely made it out of the toy aisle in their heyday — only to become grail-tier legends in today’s aftermarket. From chrome-plated SilverHawks to die-cast Bionic Six vans, we break down exactly why these flops became fire.

Then it’s time for "Failure to Launch" — a look at toy lines that had everything going for them (cartoons, licenses, hype) but somehow still missed the mark. We’re talking SWAT Kats, Jackie Chan Adventures, James Bond Jr., POGS and more. We share what worked, what didn’t, and why these launches stalled out despite the best intentions.

Plus:
 🪖 Your Toy Soldier Figure Flashback
💥 Follow-up from last week’s Rated R toy convo
📦 Plus, all the up-to-date NEWS from around the action figure world! (WWE, MOTU, GI JOE, TMNT, Hellboy, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, & more)

Whether you're in it for the obscure, the underrated, or the absurdly overpriced, this one is for the true champions of the hunt.

This week’s episode is a stacked blister card of nostalgia, absurdity, and collector confessions.

🎯 We kick things off with Weekly Purchases and a surprising twist: Jon has a change of heart about The Batman Part II. Find out what changed his mind.

🪖 Then we debut our new listener segment, Toy Soldier Figure Flashback, where a Toy Soldier from the audience gives their childhood favorite long-overdue spotlight.

🔫 The main event? A deep dive into the gloriously insane era when R-rated movies got full-blown kids toy lines. From Rambo’s grenade launchers to Terminator’s Bio-Flesh Regenerator, we cover the most iconic and questionable figures from:

• Rambo: The Force of Freedom
• Terminator 2
• Robocop and the Ultra Police
• Aliens & Predator
• Toxic Crusaders
• Police Academy
• Conan the Barbarian

📰 In The News, we cover all the major updates from the big toy companies—what’s coming, what’s delayed, and what’s surprising the community.

🦖 Finally, in On Deck Collections, Christian is hunting down original Kenner Jurassic Park, and Jon comes to a bold realization about just how foundational 1988 Playmates TMNT is to who he is as a person.

If you grew up sneaking action movies you weren’t allowed to watch, but proudly owned the figures—you’ll feel right at home.

What makes the perfect vintage toy store? In this episode of Mighty Champions Action Figure Radio, Jon and Christian break down the do’s, don’ts, and dream features of an ideal collector’s paradise. From the right balance of vintage vs. modern stock, to fair pricing, to a billion-dollar idea involving adult sleepovers, N64, pizza rolls, and loose figures you can actually play with! We cover it all.

Then we count down our Top 10 Action Figures That Don’t Exist but absolutely should.

 Jon’s list includes NWO Monday Night War WWE Elites, NECA Ultimates, Rocky, Die Hard, WWF Hasbros and of course Spider-Man Animated Series

Christian brings his own heat with never-made Toy Biz Marvel Legends and DC Universe Classics figures — including Brood army builders, missing JLA heavy-hitters, and X-Men deep cuts.

Whether you’re a wrestling completist, a Marvel Legends diehard, or a vintage toy hunter, this one will have you arguing with our picks, imagining your dream store, and maybe… booking your first adult toy store sleepover.

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🎉 The Great Birthday Toy Hunt & The Blank Check Collection
Episode 8 – Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio

It’s Jon’s birthday and that means one thing: a full-scale Houston toy store road trip, with stops at some of the best vintage toy spots in the city — and a few unexpected grails uncovered along the way.

Then we crack open a brand-new segment: The Blank Check Collection — where we each build the dream toy collection we’d create if money and space were no object. Jon unveils his fantasy lineup of signed, MOC rookie wrestling figures, including:
🖊️ Stone Cold Steve Austin (Jakks BCA Series 4)
🖊️ Bret Hart (Hasbro Series 4)
🖊️ Shawn Michaels (Rockers Hasbro 2-Pack)
🖊️ Sting (Galoob WCW Series 1)
🖊️ Daniel Bryan (Mattel Basic Series 11)
...and more legends like CM Punk, The Undertaker, Kenny Omega, and Mankind.

Meanwhile, Christian dreams big with a pristine shelf of Toy Biz Marvel Legends and vintage LEGO sets straight from the early 2000s.

It’s a collector’s daydream turned podcast.

🎧 Stream it now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere you get podcasts.
 📦 Follow us on IG @MightyChampions for visuals, reels, and the Blank Check Collection in photo form!

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Episode 7: SDCC Figure Reveals + Toy Line Resurrection
San Diego Comic-Con week was HUGE, and Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio is breaking down every major SDCC 2025 figure reveal across the toy world.

We’re diving into:

• WWE Mattel Elites & Ultimates
• AEW Jazwares reveals
• Major Bendies / Big Rubber Guys (AEW & MLB)
• Marvel Legends including the Magic: The Gathering crossover
• X-Men ‘97 Wave 2 (and the Gambit / LeBron James mold conspiracy)
• GI Joe Classified Series
• McFarlane DC Multiverse & Mortal Kombat Klassics

Plus:
 The debut of our Toy Line Revival segment! This time, we pitch new modern toy lines for:

• Mission: Impossible
• X-Men Evolution
  And discuss the untapped potential of 3 Ninjas, Kill Bill, James Bond, and even Ernest P. Worrell.

If you love deep toy talk, wild speculation, and sharp analysis — this is your episode.

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Episode 6 – Kaiju Clashes & Justice League Grails (On Deck Collection Pt. 2)

This week, the Mighty Champions return with a jam-packed episode featuring On Deck Collection Pt. 2, highlighting the 10” Justice League Animated figures and a heated debate over 1998’s Godzilla and its toy line.

Plus, Jon recaps his trip to Dallas for AEW All In Texas, including a pilgrimage to Dallas Vintage Toys, and the guys break down their weekly figure hauls and the latest action figure news.

From wrestling rings to vintage shelves to radioactive lizards—this one’s got it all.

On Episode 5 of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we dive into tips and tricks for buying and selling action figures. Whether you're hunting vintage gems at local shops, making deals on eBay, or moving figures at shows and meetups.

In our Hit List segment, Christian is deep into a Spider-Man Classics rabbit hole from the Toy Biz era, while Jon is on the hunt for some WWE and AEW wrestling figure grails.

We also talk collector strategy, navigating prices, and how to get the most out of your figure flips or finds, whether you're just starting or looking to level up your game.

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we’re soaring faster than a speeding bullet into the world of Superman collecting.

We’re counting down the Top 10 definitive Superman action figures ever made—from Golden Age classics and Christopher Reeve tributes to modern Rebirth and Red Son versions. If you’ve ever wondered which Man of Steel belongs on your shelf, this is the list you’ve been waiting for.

PLUS:
 🛒 Weekly Purchase Roundup – From new NECA Predator hauls to vintage gems we couldn’t resist
📰 Toy News – Including the brand new G.I. Joe HasLab Snow Cat reveal, McFarlane DC Multiverse updates, and more headlines from the world of collectibles

💭 What’s YOUR favorite Superman figure of all time? Tag us @mightychampions or drop a comment—we might feature your pick on the show!

🎧 Listen to Episode 4 now and get ready to level up your Superman collection.

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, we dive deep into the history of DC Universe action figures, from the early days of DC SuperHeroes and DC Universe Classics to the final waves of DC Multiverse.

We break down:
The greatest Justice League figures of the 2000s and 2010s
Iconic villains like Bizarro, Darkseid, and Lobo that defined an era of collecting
Rare releases and collector grails still hunted today
And then…we build our own fantasy DC line for 2026, complete with dream waves, Build-A-Figures, and the ultimates we’d want on our shelves

Whether you grew up hunting DC Universe Classics at Toys “R” Us or just started collecting modern Superman and Batman figures, this episode is packed with nostalgia and ideas for the future of DC collecting.

🎧 Listen now and let us know who makes YOUR dream DC lineup.
 

This week on Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, Jon and Christian dive into their latest hauls from Chemical Toy Fair, spotlighting the Walmart-exclusive Predator figures, a vintage Shaquille O’Neal Starting Lineup Backboard Kings figure, and classic Toy Biz Marvel Legends including Venom, Namor, and Aragorn from Lord of the Rings.

Then it’s time for a round-up of the latest action figure news, including upcoming releases from:

• AEW Jazwares
• WWE Mattel
• McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse
• Super7 G.I. Joe
• ...and more from the worlds of superheroes, wrestling, and retro lines.

In the main segment, the hosts reveal their “On Deck Collections”—the next lines they're eyeing to collect. Jon breaks down the NECA Predator jungle, and Christian gets nostalgic for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Whether you’re hunting mint-on-card classics or falling into a new plastic obsession, this episode hits harder than a Toy Fair haul.

🔗 New episodes every week.
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In the debut episode of Mighty Champions: Action Figure Radio, hosts Jon Sargent (collector & former pro wrestler) and Christian McGahan (collector & frontman of Virtue) dive deep into their collecting origin stories—from childhood grails to adult wallet damage—and lay the groundwork for a show built by and for serious toy collectors.

This week, the Mighty Champions break down the latest action figure news, react to fresh reveals, and share their full review of Dallas Vintage Toys, including the epic scores they picked up: Toy Biz Marvel Legends Angel, Daredevil, NECA Robocop, and more.

From MOC purists to loose shelf warriors, if you've ever chased a figure across state lines or justified “just one more,” you’re in the right place.

🛒 Weekly episodes featuring news, reviews, and collecting confessions.
 📸 Follow on Instagram: @mightychampions
🎙️ Built for the hunt. Born for the shelf. The battle never ends.