Episodes

  • Episode 119: Toys From The Past

    Episode 119: Toys From The Past
    Jun 9 2022
    This episode sees Bevin diving into the past, Toys From the Past that is! She's got Mike and Jared (and Jesse), talking all sorts of toy goodness, such as finally getting Hot Wheels some love on the A Toy Store Near You series, the shifting balance of popularity between vintage and new Star Wars toys, the importance of having toy expert specialists on-staff (shout out to Pokemon Joe and LEGO Max!). Also included, some topical conversation about how material costs and shipping delays are starting to show their effects across the toy collecting world and a SPECIAL REVEAL of the TFTP crew's next big business adventure! You've gotta listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 118: de Toyboys

    Episode 118: de Toyboys
    May 25 2022
    We're back and finally talking to Holland's very own de Toyboys, well Toyboy, as Pieter joins Bevin to prove that truly, all nerds speak the same language. Take an audio tour of de Toyboys new store space, and learn whether Pieter's taste for herring matches his taste for Power Rangers. Does the definition of what constitutes "brunch" remain the same beyond borders? Find that out too and more! One last nugget-er, croquette found in this episode, Pieter's self-reflection on "Conquest Toys!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 117: Totally Rad Toyhouse

    Episode 117: Totally Rad Toyhouse
    Apr 27 2022
    90s kids rejoice! Bevin is talking to Matthew and LJ from Totally Rad Toyhouse, a store that specializes in '90s toys! Join them for a warm, nostalgic conversation about the value of community, the creepiness of Furbies, and how every city needs a vintage toy store. Burning questions from Bev include "Where's all the Batman figs?" "Where's all the Power Ranger figs?" and "Why is someone getting divorced over their toy collection?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 116: Super Happy Incredible Toys

    Episode 116: Super Happy Incredible Toys
    Apr 13 2022
    It's an in-store episode recording! Bevin visits Houston Texas' very own Super Happy Incredible Toys! Juan, Colin and Brett talk about settling differences over Street Fighter, the cut-off for "vintage" and ensuring the collecting hobby is passed along to younger generations. Also debated, are Funko Pop folks the new Hot Wheels folks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Episode 115: Dr. Tongue's I Had That Shoppe

    Episode 115: Dr. Tongue's I Had That Shoppe
    Mar 30 2022
    Mark Pederson aka Dr. Tongue himself is here to lend his insights on all things pop-culture (with a healthy dose of sarcasm and a running gag about bad internet). Mark also educates Bevin on Nudie Suits (it's not what you think) and how things at the store have changed since recording the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 114: Toy De Jour

    Episode 114: Toy De Jour
    Mar 15 2022
    The incomparable Sam and Liz from Toy De Jour hang out with Bevin to riff on hidden naughty bits on Disney VHS covers, the tight-knit community of Chicago toy-stores and the secrets to a successful relationship (spoilers, its opening a toy-store). Also discussed, the volatile secondary market for Beanie Babies and how it's possible to not collect Funko Pops! and still own dozens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Episode 113: RePetes Toys

    Episode 113: RePetes Toys
    Mar 2 2022
    Inspired by watching Season 1 of A Toy Store Near You, Peter Swain and Jeanne Blair turned their dreams into reality by opening RePetes Toys! Listen in as they talk with Bevin about their passion for buying toys, selling toys, repairing toys and sharing that love with their customers. You'll find RePetes in a small town, but the hearts of owners' Peter and Jeanne couldn't be bigger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Episode 112: Wonder Works

    Episode 112: Wonder Works
    Feb 15 2022
    Joining Bevin this week are Christine and Elizabeth from Wonder Works Toys! Wonder Works isn’t your ordinary toy store, but it is a toy store in the purest sense of the definition. Find out how they continue to capture the magic of visiting a toy-store, the importance of localism in small business and how synergy between entrepreneurs helps keep Wonder Works a perpetually relevant and healthy environment for kids of all ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min