http://ttdpod.com Welcome to The Toy Department: a podcast about toys. We are toy collectors–grown people who haven’t grown up. What fascinates us about playthings, and causes us to pursue them, learn about their creation, and spend hours upon hours discussing them? That’s difficult to say in just a few short lines. Hopefully, as you listen to our show, you’ll discover what makes us tick as collectors, fans and students of the playthings of the past. Lest we sound too snooty about it, know that we’ll always endeavor to keep things light, fun and drama free. So hang out with us a bit–we’re sure you’ll have a good time. And maybe–just maybe, learn a little something along the way. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:55:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 http://ttdpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-ttd_siteicon-32x32.jpg http://ttdpod.com 32 32 no© 2015 ttdpod.com All Rights ReservedToys,Action,FiguresWelcome to The Toy Department: a podcast about toys. We are toy collectors–grown people who haven’t grown up. What fascinates us about playthings, and causes us to pursue them, learn about their creation, and spend hours upon hours discussing them? That’s difficult to say in just a few short lines. Hopefully, as you listen to our show, you’ll discover what makes us tick as collectors, fans and students of the playthings of the past. Lest we sound too snooty about it, know that we’ll always endeavor to keep things light, fun and drama free. So hang out with us a bit–we’re sure you’ll have a good time. And maybe–just maybe, learn a little something along the way.A Podcast About Toys and MoreRob Buzanrobertjbuzan@gmail.comRob Buzan http://ttdpod.com/2018/07/30/yo-joe-transform-planet-comicon-2018-panel/ http://ttdpod.com/2018/07/30/yo-joe-transform-planet-comicon-2018-panel/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:52:59 +0000 http://ttdpod.com/?p=366 Continue Reading →]]> Here’s the audio along with accompanying slides of our recent GI Joe/Transformers lineage panel. We think there’s some intriguing connective tissue between the two properties, and the Microman/Mego connections are fascinating to me. Big thanks to Page for co-presenting, and to Dave and Twitziller for their always valuable insight. Slide images via microforever.com, hisstank.com, vectis.co.uk,... Continue Reading →

]]> http://ttdpod.com/2018/07/30/yo-joe-transform-planet-comicon-2018-panel/feed/ 2 robertjbuzan@gmail.com (Rob Buzan) http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/30/special-episode-history-of-the-action-figure/ http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/30/special-episode-history-of-the-action-figure/#respond Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:12:36 +0000 http://ttdpod.com/?p=303 Continue Reading →]]> The Toy Department crew presented a panel at Planet Comicon Kansas City back in 2016, and took attendees on a whirlwind tour of the history of action figures. From ancient times to the modern day, we tried to cover it all in just 50 minutes. Of course, if we gave your favorite toys short coverage,... Continue Reading →

]]> http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/30/special-episode-history-of-the-action-figure/feed/ 0 robertjbuzan@gmail.com (Rob Buzan)noThe Toy Department crew presented a panel at Planet Comicon Kansas City back in 2016, and took attendees on a whirlwind tour of the history of action figures. From ancient times to the modern day, we tried to cover it all in just 50 minutes. Of course, if we gave your favorite toys short coverage,...... Continue Reading →Rob BuzanThe Toy Department crew presented a panel at Planet Comicon Kansas City back in 2016, and took attendees on a whirlwind tour of the history of action figures. From ancient times to the modern day, we tried to cover it all in just 50 minutes. Of course, if we gave your favorite toys short coverage,...... Continue Reading →Toys,Action,Figures http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-3-stretch-armstrong-and-friends/ http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-3-stretch-armstrong-and-friends/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:55:22 +0000 http://ttdpod.com/?p=251 Continue Reading →]]> It’s been a while, but we’re finally back! We continue to be amazed at the variety of toys that we’re seeing in this department store beyond time. Being stuck here before the internet age, our bandwidth is severely limited and we’re forced to upload our shows at 300 bits per second. Have no fear, we’re... Continue Reading →

]]> http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-3-stretch-armstrong-and-friends/feed/ 0 robertjbuzan@gmail.com (Rob Buzan)noIt’s been a while, but we’re finally back! We continue to be amazed at the variety of toys that we’re seeing in this department store beyond time. Being stuck here before the internet age, our bandwidth is severely limited and we’re forced to upload our shows at 300 bits per second. Have no fear, we’re...... Continue Reading →Rob BuzanIt’s been a while, but we’re finally back! We continue to be amazed at the variety of toys that we’re seeing in this department store beyond time. Being stuck here before the internet age, our bandwidth is severely limited and we’re forced to upload our shows at 300 bits per second. Have no fear, we’re...... Continue Reading →Toys,Action,Figures http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-2-the-micronauts/ http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-2-the-micronauts/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:53:23 +0000 http://ttdpod.com/?p=244 Continue Reading →]]> We’re back–and still stuck somewhere in time at a department store. It still appears to be the mid to late 70s, but the years are always a little fluid. We don’t mind so much, however, since there are so many cool toys to check out in this toy store beyond time. In this episode, we’re... Continue Reading →

]]> http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-2-the-micronauts/feed/ 0 robertjbuzan@gmail.com (Rob Buzan)noWe’re back–and still stuck somewhere in time at a department store. It still appears to be the mid to late 70s, but the years are always a little fluid. We don’t mind so much, however, since there are so many cool toys to check out in this toy store beyond time. In this episode, we’re...... Continue Reading →Rob BuzanWe’re back–and still stuck somewhere in time at a department store. It still appears to be the mid to late 70s, but the years are always a little fluid. We don’t mind so much, however, since there are so many cool toys to check out in this toy store beyond time. In this episode, we’re...... Continue Reading →Toys,Action,Figures http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-1-the-adventure-people/ http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-1-the-adventure-people/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:49:53 +0000 http://ttdpod.com/?p=241 Continue Reading →]]> Welcome to the first episode of the Toy Department! Your intrepid hosts Rob, Andrew and Dave will be here to guide you through a (hopefully) monthly tour of toy aisles past. You may remember us from the Flag Points podcast–that’s sort of how we came to be here. Just after we finished recording the final... Continue Reading →

]]> http://ttdpod.com/2017/12/27/episode-1-the-adventure-people/feed/ 0 robertjbuzan@gmail.com (Rob Buzan)noWelcome to the first episode of the Toy Department! Your intrepid hosts Rob, Andrew and Dave will be here to guide you through a (hopefully) monthly tour of toy aisles past. You may remember us from the Flag Points podcast–that’s sort of how we came to be here. Just after we finished recording the final...... Continue Reading →Rob BuzanWelcome to the first episode of the Toy Department! Your intrepid hosts Rob, Andrew and Dave will be here to guide you through a (hopefully) monthly tour of toy aisles past. You may remember us from the Flag Points podcast–that’s sort of how we came to be here. Just after we finished recording the final...... Continue Reading →Toys,Action,Figures