Toy Geeks! Interview Scott Neitlich aka ToyGuru! MOTU Classics, Ghostbusters Origins and more!

Geek. Dad. Life. Presents: Toy Geeks! Join John and Jay as they invite their first special guest onto the show, toy industry legend Scott Neitlich, otherwise known as Toy Guru! He was the catalyst that started Mattycollector.com the forefather to sites like Hasbro Pulse. He managed and led the creative team behind one of the most successful adult collector lines, Masters of the Universe Classics. He led the creation of the FIRST action figure line dedicated to the Ghostbusters films. He also led the most diverse and expansive DC action figure line in toy history. This list could go on and on, but we suggest tuning into this live QA to hear the stories and thoughts of this icon of toy collecting!

Link to Scott’s Youtube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_CCOtabpHyZyCQkB8NsuQ

Link to Scott’s Website!
https://www.spectorcreative.com/

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Spengler’s Neutrona Wand Review! From Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Plasma Series!

We cover all the features and details of Hasbro’s first ever Ghostbusters Prop replica! Is this the perfect accessory for GB Cosplayers? How does it stack up to MattyCollectors version of one of the most iconic pieces of Ghost-busting equipment? Find out all that and more with this in depth review of Spengler’s Neutrona Wand from Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Plasma Series Line!

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Restoring a Vintage Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1A by Kenner!

We restore a vintage Ecto-1A from Kenner’s The Real Ghostbusters Toyline! We fix, clean and replace stickers and parts to bring this classic Ghostbusters 2 vehicle back to its former glory. Watch for a full restoration of a classic toy car!

Link to Zacparis who sells Ecto 1A replacement stickers:
https://www.ebay.com/usr/zacparis?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

Link to Flynn’s garage who makes the custom Ecto 1A roofrack and bumper extension:
https://www.facebook.com/flynnsgaragelives

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Kenner Real Ghostbusters GIANT 2XL Wrapper and Chomper Ghosts by ToySaurus Studios!

We review the latest 2XL versions of the classic wave 1 Real Ghostbusters companion Wrapper and Chomper Ghosts from Kenner’s toyline. Toysaurus Studios (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ToySaurusStudio) Has made 5 total 2XL Ghosts and this video concludes our reviews of all of them!

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Hasbro’s Ghostbusters SDCC 2020 Exclusive Revealed! Louis Tully & Terror Dog Plasma Series Two Pack!

We breakdown the San Diego Comic Con @ Home exclusive “Tully’s Terrible Night” Ghostbusters Plasma Series Two Pack from Hasbro! While we are unable to buy this figure on the San Diego convention center’s floor this week, we will be able to buy this set in September on Hasbro Pulse! (http://hasbropulse.com) Jay compares press images to the already available BAF Terror Dog Vinz Clortho and the Mattycollector Louis Tully.

We’re excited for this set, are you? let us know in the comments!

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Toy Hunting! Rare Kenner Ghostbusters, MOTU Origins, Tiger Transformers and more!

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On this episode Jay shares some of his recent acquisitions through online toy hunting like the Masters of the Universe Origins figures, the new Retro Tiger electronics Transformers game from Hasbro Games, and a rare Real Ghostbusters figure that Jay has NEVER owned.

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Toy Geeks! Ep. 003 “Reissued Toys, Good or Bad?”

On this episode John and Jay discuss reissued toys and whether or not they are good for toy collecting and the value of vintage toys. Be sure to email us your feedback to toygeeksshow@gmail.com and leave a us a 5 star review on iTunes which we may read on a future episode!

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Hasbro’s Real Ghostbusters Variants! Review of 3 Variants from Kenner Classics’ First Release

We review Hasbro’s 3 different variations of the Real Ghostbusters Kenner Classics cardbacks. From the two US variations and the non US cardback that have been delivered to people that pre-ordered the figures.

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Hasbro’s Ghostbusters Afterlife Fright Features Figure Review!

We review the new Ghostbusters Afterlife Action Figures by Hasbro! These figures have been delayed till the launch on the film in March of 2021 but we were able to get a set of the core 4 Ghostbusters to review 8 months ahead of its intended release!

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This review features some pictures of the other toys in this line that were shot at NY Toy Fair by Bleeding Cool. Def check it out for more great info revealed by Hasbro.

https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/hasbro-new-york-toy-fair-2020-ghostbuster-booth/

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