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“Kevin McAllister if his parents never came home”. Former video game QA. Toy archaeologist. Photographer. Fond of rum. | Podcast co-host: @tripletakeover

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Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1h

If you know Maz then you can imagine how much this episode falls into the essential listening category. A "sheer delight" is how one person described it. (That person was me)

Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 1d

NEW MINISODE! As Missing Link continues apace, we chat about why Sunstreaker & Cordon are *perfect* for vintage toy collectors & newbies alike! In fact, these might be some of the best Transformers toys in years. Featuring @tfsquareone.bsky.social!

Live now here --> www.patreon.com/posts/miniso...

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 5h

I love our Hidden Gems episodes and we are back with another this week with the return of the Maz (oh lawd)!

Triple Takeover Podcast @tripletakeover.bsky.social · 2d

EARLY ACCESS! After our Patrons voted for the topic, we're back for another round of HIDDEN GEMS, as we talk up those Transformers toys that never got enough attention over the years! But can the gang stick to non-G1?

Live now, one week early here --> www.patreon.com/posts/episod...

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 17h

Is this "shrinkflation"?

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 19h

Covers all the bases!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

I think there has only ever been a Funko Pop & a Lego minifig. But that's it.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

a man wearing a white hat and a white shirt is giving a thumbs up sign .

ALT: a man wearing a white hat and a white shirt is giving a thumbs up sign .

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Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

I think this might be the first 1989 Vicki Vale figure ever. Could be wrong though!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

What is that- ooze?

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

Yum.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

Oh L'amour.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 1d

The Truckle Brothers.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 2d

Happy birthday mate!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 2d

Baby got (a) back.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 2d

One of the great sets of the last few decades.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Pretty fly for a white guy.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Craplo.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

That's for the best.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

I am not convinced that's from the show. 🤣

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Stop it. Let this terrible thing stay dead.

IGN @ign.com · 4d

Paramount+'s canceled Halo TV series has found a new lease of life on Netflix, swiftly becoming one of the streaming service's most popular shows.

Paramount's Canceled Halo TV Show Is Enjoying a New Lease of Life on Netflix Right Now

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Ahhhh! I need! Darkstalkers in particular!!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

"I will sit with you for a while."

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Ali Express!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 3d

Upgraded.

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 4d

It works!

Toybox Soapbox @toyboxsoapbox.bsky.social · 4d

"Autobots! All aboard Skyfire & lets go stop the Decepticons from.....Bumblebee! How many times do I have to tell you?!? Get off that games machine!"