20 episodes
A Toy Store Near You: Companion Podcast NacelleCast Studios
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Whether it's a toy you grew up with, or one you're discovering for the first time, chances are it's at A Toy Store Near You! You've seen the Nacelle Company toy-store travelogue series on Amazon Prime, you've visited the stores showcased, now join Bevin as she sits down to talk with the fun and fascinating owners of their respective, featured establishments. It's an uncensored and behind-the-scenes look at how each episode came together, and a chance to catch up and see how each experience has changed their lives.
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Episode 119: Toys From The Past
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!
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Episode 118: de Toyboys
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!"
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Episode 117: Totally Rad Toyhouse
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?"
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Episode 116: Super Happy Incredible Toys
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?
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Episode 115: Dr. Tongue's I Had That Shoppe
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.
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Episode 114: Toy De Jour
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.
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