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The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age.
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Santa Spidey Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice—Hasbro's New Marvel Legends are Jolly as Hell (opens the original)
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He-Man’s brothers and Desistors were out in full force at MOTUFest, showing Greater Cincinnati who truly has the power. Plus, Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour rolls into Target—but they should really be apologizing for not stocking enough Big Figs Optimus Primes. And Marvel Legends collectors who missed the VHS Spider-Man: The Animated Series figures can finally catch these re-releases on digital and Blu-ray. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Get our official t-shirts and show merch The Relu
Transforming the Toy Aisle: Target Finds Prime Real Estate for 30" Optimus (opens the original)
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Target can find Prime shelf space for a 30” Optimus, but Playmates had to crowdfund Dragonzord because it was “too big” for retail? Plus, the George Lucas Museum is officially open, and Star Wars fans are already calling for a boycott because the gift shop doesn’t have any Black Series exclusives. And we’re running hot and cold on Mondo—much like their 200X Fire and Ice Armor He-Man and Skeletor figures. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Get our official t-shirts and show merch The Reluctant Adu
Actions Speak Louder Than Zords: Playmates Gives In to Fan Demands, Updates Power Rangers Kickstarter (opens the original)
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Playmates Toys updates Power Rangers fans on its Dragonzord Kickstarter. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than Zords. Plus, smash or pass? 5KToys’ not-so-subtle homage to a certain Marvel character hits a hulking setback after the House of Mouse sends “Green Gollum” a cease and desist. And enough is enough and it’s time for a change! Jazwares swerves wrestling fans by revealing one of the most requested action figures of all time. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Get our official t-shirts an
Power Rangers Fans Put on a Brave Face as Dragonzord Kickstarter Launches Minus One (opens the original)
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Playmates’ first Kickstarter is off and running and Power Rangers fans won’t stop “dragon” this Zord until it’s across the finish line. Plus, Hello Kitty fans are waving “goodbye” to common sense after massive crash outs over McDonald’s Godzilla collab. And disgruntled MOTU fans are being told to take their Snake Lair complaints and stick’em where Sun Man won’t shine. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Get our official t-shirts and show merch The Reluctant Adult Podcast Shop Email TheReluctantAdu
To Me, My MCU X-Men! D23 Unveils Marvel’s First Class of Live-Action Mutants (opens the original)
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The MCU welcomes its first class of X-Men, including Adam Driver as “Mister Sinister Was My Father—Call Me Nathaniel.” Plus, Matt Damon kills Disney’s Power Rangers reboot, clearing the way for the Ninja Kidz’ redemption arc. How you like them apples? And the Ninja Turtles serve up a slice of Shredder pizza pie—extra pepperoni. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adu
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